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GABRIEL'S GATE

(5.0 Score)
145 Allen Street,
Buffalo, NY 14201 Directions

Since 1969

Specialities:

✓Linwood Ave ✓Oakland Place ✓North Street ✓Lexington Ave ✓Richmond Ave ✓Ashland Ave ✓Chicken Salad ✓Delaware Avenue ✓Bacon Lettuce and Tomato ✓Tuna Melt ✓Main Street ✓Cajun Chicken Salad ✓Spinach Salad ✓Chicken Salad Plate ✓Tuna Salad Plate ✓Chef Salad ✓Julienne Salad ✓French Onion Soup ✓Gravy ✓Onion Rings ✓Garlic Bread ✓French Fries ✓Buffalo Chicken Wings ✓Chili Con Carne ✓Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo ✓Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo ✓Garden Medley

"Gabriel's Gate is a cozy tavern, decorated with mounted animals and Native American statues. They offer a wide variety of classic diner favorites, different cuisines, fresh salads, ribs, and more, all served in a welcoming setting. The restaurant is especially known for their top-quality Buffalo wings, which is a must-try. This is a great spot to hang out with friends or coworkers, enjoy a French onion soup, or sip a cold beer on their enclosed, heated patio. The menu also includes tasty salads like the classic Caesar with grilled shrimp or a mix of veggies, creamy goat cheese, and candied walnuts with balsamic vinaigrette. You can also enjoy their handmade milkshakes, malts, and all-day breakfast. Gabriel's Gate also serves happy hour food and great cocktails. Free street parking is also available.

2026 Highlights: Gabriel's Gate is suitable for all sizes of groups. The restaurant has properly attentive staff and the atmosphere is really unique."

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License #2466509

Menu:

Burgers On The Open Pit
Linwood Ave: $46.75
Oakland Place: $46.25
North Street: $46.75
Lexington Ave: $46.75
Richmond Ave: $45.95
Ashland Ave: $46.25
The Sandwich Board
Chicken Salad: $45.95
Delaware Avenue: $47.75
Bacon Lettuce & Tomato: $44.95
Tuna Melt: $45.95
Main Street: $47.50
Gabriel's House Garden
Cajun Chicken Salad: $57.95
Spinach Salad: $56.95
Chicken Salad Plate: $57.25
Tuna Salad Plate: $57.25
Chef Salad: $43.25
Julienne Salad: $57.95
Soups
French Onion Soup: $43.50
Side Orders
Gravy: $40.75
Onion Rings: $52.25
Garlic Bread: $54.95
French Fries: $53.95
Buffalo Chicken Wings: $52.95
Chili Con Carne: $53.75
Tift Row House Specials
Shrimp And Broccoli Alfredo: $27.95
Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo: $27.95
Garden Medley: $24.95

Contact:

(716) 886-0602

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11:30am - 12am
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 1am

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MOTHERS RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
33 Virginia Place,
Buffalo, NY 14202 Directions

Since 1986

Specialities:

✓Pan Seared Scallops ✓Norwegian Salmon ✓NY Strip Steak (CAB) ✓Twin 4oz. Filet Mignon Beef Tournedos ✓Penne Pasta with Chicken and Beets ✓Pasta Bolognese ✓Meatloaf Dinner ✓18oz. Ribeye Steak ✓Duck Breast ✓Shrimp and Linguini ✓Veal Osso Buco ✓Chicken Cutlets ✓Swordfish ✓Crab Stuffed Sole ✓Raw OystersColossal Shrimp Cocktail ✓Lobster Gnocchi ✓Littleneck Clams ✓Lump Crab Cakes ✓Iceberg Wedge Salad

“2026 Highlights: Mothers Restaurant is a cool bistro with an ever-changing and hand-scrawled menu. The restaurant has dim lighting, which creates a romantic feel atmosphre. They provide fine dining and a bar facility. The seating arrangements in the restaurant are an indoor dining area, a bar area, an outdoor patio, and a terrace. Their staff members are polite and accommodating to customers' needs. They have a quiet atmosphere, a wide selection of drinks, and delicious food. They provide free street parking facility. Their recommended dishes are Chocolate Mousse Cake, Banana Peppers, Porterhouse Steak and Southwest Shrimp Fritters with Cilantro Red Peppers.”

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License #7572374

Menu:

Entrees
Pan Seared Scallops: $28.95
Norwegian Salmon: $28.95
Ny Strip Steak (Cab): $27.95
Twin 4oz. Filet Mignon Beef Tournedos: $29.95
Penne Pasta With Chicken And Beets: $18.95
Pasta Bolognese: $21.95
Meatloaf Dinner: $16.75
18oz. Ribeye Steak: $39.95
Duck Breast: $26.95
Shrimp & Linguini: $26.95
Veal Osso Buco: $31.95
Chicken Cutlets: $23.95
Swordfish: $24.95
Crab Stuffed Sole: $26.95
Appetizers
Raw Oysters (6): $14.95
Raw Oysters (12): $29.95
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail: $14.95
Lobster Gnocchi: $17.95
Littleneck Clams: $12.95
Lump Crab Cakes: $16.95
Iceberg Wedge Salad: $10.50

Discount:

Get $15 Bottles of House Wine

Contact:

(716) 882-2989

Mon-Sun: 4am - 4pm

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THE HOWLING ROOSTER

(4.8 Score)
529 Englewood Avenue,
Buffalo, NY 14223 Directions

Since 2013

Specialities:

✓Angus Reserve Filet Of Sirloin ✓Tropical Salmon ✓Key West Scallops ✓Texas Chicken ✓Korean Bbq Fried Rice ✓St. Louis Style Bbq Ribs ✓Shrimp Risotto ✓Lobster Spiked Scallops ✓Linguini and Clam Sauce ✓Linguini and Meatballs ✓The Hot Hen ✓Cajun Mahi Mahi ✓Turkey Grinder ✓Roo-ben ✓Southern Fried Chicken ✓Steak Sandwich ✓Creamy Brie and Fig Jam ✓Mushroom Swiss ✓Rodeo ✓Black and Bleu ✓Farmhand ✓Mediterranean ✓Patty Melt ✓Grilled Chicken Tacos ✓Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos ✓Angus Reserve Flatiron Sirloin Tacos ✓Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Tacos ✓Mexican Street Corn Tacos ✓Bbq Pulled Pork Flatbread ✓Buffalo Chicken Flatbread ✓Prosciutto Arugula Flatbread

"The Howling Rooster is committed to providing delicious and healthy food. They offer fresh seafood and home-cooked meals like grilled, grilled, and more. They offer a selection of traditional omelet flavors with creative touches. Lunch options include homemade soups, sandwiches made with homemade fries, Turkey Smash Burgers, and Roo-ben sandwiches. A carefully chosen selection of local beer and wine is available to enhance the wonderful flavors on their menu, and don’t forget to check out their cocktail list. The Howling Rooster offers events at any time of the week and on weekends. They can accommodate parties in their private back room and rent the bar and patio. The Howling Rooster features a banquet hall and patio seating. Dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating are also available.

2026 Highlights: The Howling Rooster offers catering options. The restaurant uses the highest quality products."

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License #4915878

Menu:

Entrees
Angus Reserve Filet Of Sirloin: $38.99
Tropical Salmon: $28.99
Key West Scallops: $34.99
Texas Chicken: $22.99
Korean Bbq Fried Rice: $19.99
St. Louis Style Bbq Ribs: $25.99
Shrimp Risotto: $23.99
Orecchiette: $19.99
Lobster Spiked Scallops: $24.99
Linguini & Clam Sauce: $21.99
Linguini & Meatballs: $16.99
Handhelds
The Hot Hen: $19.99
Cajun Mahi Mahi: $19.99
Turkey Grinder: $16.99
Roo-Ben: $17.99
Southern Fried Chicken: $18.99
Steak Sandwich: $19.99
Creamy Brie & Fig Jam: $19.99
Mushroom Swiss: $16.99
Rodeo: $18.99
Black & Bleu: $18.99
Farmhand: $16.99
Mediterranean: $19.99
Patty Melt: $19.99
Tacos
Grilled Chicken Tacos: $17.99
Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos: $19.99
Angus Reserve Flatiron Sirloin Tacos: $19.99
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Tacos: $19.99

Discount:

$2.00 Off for All House Burgers

Contact:

(716) 838-4440

Mon,Wed-Sat: 8am - 12apm
Sun: 8am - 3pm
Tue: Closed

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GABRIEL'S GATE REVIEWS

A fun place to get Buffalo Wings! I loved the history of the restaurant as well as the atmosphere. We were there in a Tues afternoon and got a table right away. I got wings and my wife got chicken fingers and fries. Fingers and fries were good but the wings were excellent! They had a nice crisp to the outside and the medium sauce had just the right amount of bite and gave my lips a slight sting. Would recommend.

Our favorite wings during our trip to buffalo. Paired excellently with a bloody mary during Saturday brunch. The "medium" sauce had a perfect amount of spice. The wings were fried perfectly making for a great texture. Still thinking about them a week later.

Great spot for some banging wings and we had the best ruben sandwich ever! Ask for some of the Suicide sauce on the side. It's really, really hot.

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MOTHERS RESTAURANT REVIEWS

The food here is divine and it’s always been like that for years. From the handwritten dinner menus to the perfectly cooked lamb chops, everything was perfect. Even the cocktails surprised me. I had the raspberry mule. I was surprised by the slight spiciness of it which was perfectly complimented by the sweet taste of the muddled raspberry’s and bite of the vodka. If you’re a foodie, this is your place.

Truly a little gem on the city. A beautiful patio, bar area is wonderful inside. The food was amazing. I only had the appetizers but more than sufficient. The service was excellent. Truly a great experience by yourself or with a date.

Really like this place great service and food . The atomsphere is somewhat electric and soothing, very inviting and relaxing in my opinion.

THE HOWLING ROOSTER REVIEWS

We recently had a surprise birthday party at THR. Caren was so accommodating and easy to work with when planning the party. The wait staff was very pleasant and took care of us like we were family. And the kitchen staff outdid themselves - the roast beef was amazing! Friends and family had a wonderful time. We would highly recommend them for your next get together. Thank you to everyone at The Howling Rooster for a delicious, fun and memorable time.

This was our first time going here and definitely won't be our last! We had dinner on the patio and the food and service was excellent! The bacon appetizer and the stuffed banana pepper appetizer were awesome and so were the salmon and ribs dinners. We got seated right away and the atmosphere was comfortable. We're looking forward to going again and trying different menu options. This is a really nice restaurant.

Went here on a Sunday when it's breakfast only. They have a great breakfast menu. Their mimosas and bloody Mary's are really good. The food is always great.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GABRIEL'S GATE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 5.4K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MOTHERS RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE HOWLING ROOSTER Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Contact Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.5K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10