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Iron Tail Tavern is Buffalo’s neighborhood gastropub — where comfort food meets creativity. Our menu changes with the seasons and features scratch-made dishes, rotating specials, and weekend brunch favorites. Pair your meal with craft cocktails, local beers, or a glass of wine in a relaxed tavern atmosphere that feels like home. Whether you’re stopping in for dinner, happy hour, or Saturday & Sunday brunch, Iron Tail Tavern delivers fresh flavors, friendly service, and a warm local vibe. Come see why we’re known as Western New York’s best kept secret.
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Jason Cannon
Chef: Steve
Waiter: Eddie
App: Garlic Zucchini
Wife: Chicken Pot Pie
Me: Pork Osso Buco
The misses and I walked in, we were promptly greeted by the bar keep, asked if we wanted a bar seats or table, and showed us to our table on the 2nd level. Eddie our waiter was prompt with greeting us. Very personal-able gentleman, got our water and took our drink selections. With him know it was our 1st time, he didn’t try directing us to the most expensive items on the menu. He actually listened to what we like and directed us to what he thought we may like…. And he was spot on with his suggestions. Everything was FRESH!!! Every herb and spice seemed straight off the stem. The Zucchini was still crisp, yet tender. Sauce was freshly made. Pork was seared nicely, yet tender. Mashed potatoes were fresh and creamy. The pan jus from the pork was a little much, but the vegetables gave the extra jus something to do… lol
The crust of the pot pie was nice and flakey. Chicken was tender, the saffron sauce was nice and smooth. English peas weren’t over cooked and still carried the fresh pick flavor even after being perfectly baked in the pie.
The atmosphere was great. Sometimes during Buffalo winters, restaurants have a difficult time getting the temp, just right…. Well it was just right!!!
We got the opportunity to speak with the Chef Steve. Very pleasant and welcoming guy. He came out and spoke to us at length about his experience and his authentic style of Italian cooking. Told us he was from Italy and that’s what he was looking to bring to the establishment. I gave him some constructive criticism about the extra pan jus, but he was very receptive. It’s been a while since I’ve given a restaurant a perfect rating, but the stars aligned with this one…. We’ll definitely be going back to try the other favorites and we definitely recommend you do too.
… moreWaiter: Eddie
App: Garlic Zucchini
Wife: Chicken Pot Pie
Me: Pork Osso Buco
The misses and I walked in, we were promptly greeted by the bar keep, asked if we wanted a bar seats or table, and showed us to our table on the 2nd level. Eddie our waiter was prompt with greeting us. Very personal-able gentleman, got our water and took our drink selections. With him know it was our 1st time, he didn’t try directing us to the most expensive items on the menu. He actually listened to what we like and directed us to what he thought we may like…. And he was spot on with his suggestions. Everything was FRESH!!! Every herb and spice seemed straight off the stem. The Zucchini was still crisp, yet tender. Sauce was freshly made. Pork was seared nicely, yet tender. Mashed potatoes were fresh and creamy. The pan jus from the pork was a little much, but the vegetables gave the extra jus something to do… lol
The crust of the pot pie was nice and flakey. Chicken was tender, the saffron sauce was nice and smooth. English peas weren’t over cooked and still carried the fresh pick flavor even after being perfectly baked in the pie.
The atmosphere was great. Sometimes during Buffalo winters, restaurants have a difficult time getting the temp, just right…. Well it was just right!!!
We got the opportunity to speak with the Chef Steve. Very pleasant and welcoming guy. He came out and spoke to us at length about his experience and his authentic style of Italian cooking. Told us he was from Italy and that’s what he was looking to bring to the establishment. I gave him some constructive criticism about the extra pan jus, but he was very receptive. It’s been a while since I’ve given a restaurant a perfect rating, but the stars aligned with this one…. We’ll definitely be going back to try the other favorites and we definitely recommend you do too.
Katie Alvarado
This was a spontaneous date night for my wife and I and we just loved it! We started with the French onion dip (with perfectly toasted crostinis) and the crispy banana pepper risotto cakes *both on the specials menu*. The entrees were ridiculously delicious (bourbon pork chop with sweet potato hash and fresh peach salsa and the halibut with roasted veggie risotto) o.m.g. We are members of the clean plate club. Will absolutely be back!!!
… moreNaomi Frisch
I was very excited to try this restaurant however it was not that great. We ordered the banana pepper dip and lobster bisque which were fine as well as the surf & turf and sea bass. The filet mingon was good but the lobster was quite small and very rubbery. The sea bass was the best but unenthused by the 3 asparagus on each plate. It seemed like they were trying very hard but fell short.
… moreDenis Mantsurov
Charming little restaurant with a unique vibe. The food presentation is outstanding, and the service is attentive and friendly. While some dishes and drinks were a hit, others didn’t quite land—but overall, still a worthwhile experience.
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Marcus Moses
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Iron Trail Tavern, and it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in a while. From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional. Our server, Jenna, was attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout our meal.
A special shout-out to Chef Paul, who went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs. With gluten and dairy allergies in our family, finding a restaurant that can cater to our requirements is always a challenge. Chef Paul made sure our meals were not only safe for us to eat but also delicious. He substituted ingredients where necessary, allowing us to enjoy our food without any worries.
The food itself was outstanding. I had the Winter Salad with Chicken, which was fresh and flavorful. My wife ordered the Short Ribs, which were tender and cooked to perfection. Our son enjoyed a Classic Cheeseburger, without cheese of course, and it did not disappoint. Our guest opted for the Surf and Turf and cleaned his plate, a testament to how good it was.
Overall, Iron Trail Tavern impressed us with its excellent food and top-notch service. Special thanks to Jenna and Chef Paul for making our visit so memorable. We’ll definitely be returning soon!
… moreA special shout-out to Chef Paul, who went above and beyond to accommodate our dietary needs. With gluten and dairy allergies in our family, finding a restaurant that can cater to our requirements is always a challenge. Chef Paul made sure our meals were not only safe for us to eat but also delicious. He substituted ingredients where necessary, allowing us to enjoy our food without any worries.
The food itself was outstanding. I had the Winter Salad with Chicken, which was fresh and flavorful. My wife ordered the Short Ribs, which were tender and cooked to perfection. Our son enjoyed a Classic Cheeseburger, without cheese of course, and it did not disappoint. Our guest opted for the Surf and Turf and cleaned his plate, a testament to how good it was.
Overall, Iron Trail Tavern impressed us with its excellent food and top-notch service. Special thanks to Jenna and Chef Paul for making our visit so memorable. We’ll definitely be returning soon!
Michael E
My wife and I are visiting from out of town and were just looking for a patio that would take the pouch we’re dog-sitting.
This was definitely the most upscale restaurant I’ve ever been to with a dog.
The food, drinks and service were all outstanding. I can tell from Google menu photos they rotate their menu. It’s easy to see that they put a lot of effort into getting everything just right and it comes through in how the food tastes.
We both decided to go with the pork porterhouse. Neither of us would typically get a pork entree because, let’s be honest it’s usually dry and chewy. However, we had a feeling that this pork would be different. It was a good decision. It was moist and delicious.
We may go back before we leave the Buffalo area!!!!
… moreThis was definitely the most upscale restaurant I’ve ever been to with a dog.
The food, drinks and service were all outstanding. I can tell from Google menu photos they rotate their menu. It’s easy to see that they put a lot of effort into getting everything just right and it comes through in how the food tastes.
We both decided to go with the pork porterhouse. Neither of us would typically get a pork entree because, let’s be honest it’s usually dry and chewy. However, we had a feeling that this pork would be different. It was a good decision. It was moist and delicious.
We may go back before we leave the Buffalo area!!!!
Tyler Mulligan
This place exceeded expectations. The food was delicious. The flavors and textures were perfectly balanced. The atmosphere was nice, and clean. Service was great. We will be back for certain!
… morebrianna steel
We waited about 15mins to see a server, which is absolutely fine. Ordered French onion soup which was onion water. Cocktails were a 4out of 5 which was happy about. The food was pretty tasteless, no flavor, very expensive. Service was so slow….. deff will not be back.
… moreErin Crowell
I sat at the bar and Addam was bartending, he was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the menu and drinks. He made me the best aviation I’ve ever had, and to eat I got the octopus, stuffed peppers and the cod fritters. Everything was 10/10 delicious. Taylor was also working and he was wonderful, really checking in on me and making sure I had everything I needed. The food and drinks were great but it’s the excellent service from Addam and Taylor that really made this place stand out to me, I will definitely be back!
… moreSarah Petrie
Dinner was delicious. We shared four different small plates, and especially enjoyed the goat cheese, chorizo burger, and dulce de leche. The drinks were next-level. Our server, Anthony, was attentive, fun, and made excellent recommendations. We will definitely return, hopefully to try the brunch!
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