The Phoenix - Buffalo

I have been to The Phoenix twice,the last time this past Saturday. We were seated on the patio which my guests liked very much,but the inside is quite nice too. I admit I ordered the same thing as before pasta with broccoli,red peppers and onions dressed perfectly) because I don't eat meat and it was delicious. My 2 guests were very happy with their food as well. For dessert I had the strawberry rhubarb pie while my guests split an ice cream pie. Also very good. The service was excellent,very friendly and professional. So I have been there twice,undisappointed twice, The Phoenix is a keeper in my book.

The food was delicious, but we waited for over an hour for our entrees after finishing our appetizers. It seems like they may have forgotten to put our order in. Overall, it was a great experience.

Solid five stars! Food is outstanding everything we tried was top quality. This food is made with both skill and love. I had the Chicken Milanese sandwich and was blown away at the beautiful flavor combination. Burgers are cooked over a flame and have that perfect char that makes an outstanding burger. Fries are cut in house. Even the arugula was good (the nice tiny ones that have good flavor, not the huge bitter ones that are thrown on as an after thought at many places . Key lime pie is excellent (if you have room! . Servers were friendly and helpful, happy to questions about the menu, and quick with water refills (thank you! . There is a small parking lot around back. It was too cold for the patio to be open when I visited but it looks like a great spot when it warms up. The dining room is small and comfortable with local art on the walls and a relaxing vibe. I will very very happily eat here again. The only challenge will be whether to try something else on the delicious looking menu or getting that amazing sandwich again.

I came here for dinner in 01/09/2024. Right off the bat I was pleasantly surprised when I realized they had off street parking! I had made reservations previously and I'm very glad I did, they open at 5 PM on Fridays, I arrived with two other people at 5:20 for a 5:30 reservation and it was packed already! It had Friday night happy hour vibes. The space is pretty open and I love that they feature local art, it really adds a special, personal touch. We ordered the calamari and the Phoenix pepper dip for starters. I really enjoyed the pepper dip, I think the calamari could have been cooked just a touch more but it was great! My husband and I ordered the beer battered fish fry which came with a pasta salad, French fries and coleslaw. My cousin ordered the chicken Milanese. The fish fry was fantastic, fried to perfection but not super oily. The pasta salad was more like a Greek based salad (feta, Kalamata olives) and the coleslaw was thick pieces of dressing coated cabbage..the twist on these traditional sides was delicious!!!! My cousin said her Milanese was tasty! Her traditional dish had an appetizing twist as well, they served the arugula on the side, the chicken had fresh mozzarella slices and a balsamic drizzle with a side of mashed potatoes. It looked mouthwatering and I will definitely try it on our next visit! Service was excellent as well, everyone was friendly and attentive. We will absolutely be returning for another taste of this Blackrock hidden gem!!

The food at the restaurant was exactly what I was craving for a Friday night fish fry in Buffalo. I ordered the beer battered haddock and it was delicious! My server, Renee, was friendly and polite. The atmosphere was welcoming and perfect for families. I even treated myself to a homemade key lime pie. I was pleased with my experience in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood and highly recommend the restaurant. While I would give it 5 stars for being a fantastic local eatery with fresh food, I believe I reserve my top rating for Oliver's and Cucina at The Richardson in Buffalo.