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Bill Tavern

➤ 191 Main Street Rear Entrance, 14052, East Aurora, US, EAST AURORA, United States

Piatti • Pubs • Pizza • Cheese • Waffles

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"We come out to Buffalo from Syracuse a few times a year, and we usually try to get Buffalo centric stuff while we're there. The place we had planned to go this time was closed unexpectedly, so we scrambled and found this place searching for good food recommendations. Beef on Weck, pizza and wings sounded perfect.We originally went for the one in Clarence, but it seems like they don't do take out? The next closest was here in East Aurora, and they had the option to take our order over the phone. We parked by the gas station and I walked up to the bar to get the food, but they have a separate pick up spot like two buildings over on the backside. Way better parking situation back there... now we know.We went with the beer battered fries, but it was a toss up between... all of them. They don't do beer cheese for to go orders, so we got them plain with ketchup and ate them on the way home. Maybe they're more crisp when they come out, but they had lost their beer battered texture and were mostly soft when we ate them. Still a great deal for $4.50.The Beef On Weck sandwiches were the best we've ever had. Tons of very tender beef, fresh, soft bread. The horseradish was just the right level of potent where you could pile it on for a kick without blasting your sinuses.Having said that, (and sorry if this tanks the credibility of my review), every time I eat these things I feel like something's missing. Maybe it's because I grew up going to places like Clark's in Syracuse where they are loaded with mustard, or cheddar on an onion roll. The Au Jus helps, but your whole flavor profile is just additives. Caraway, course salt, plain horseradish with plain beef. The Au Jus is the most flavorful part of the sandwich. We made horsey sauce at home and thought they were infinitely better with it. (Don't hurt me, Buffalo.)We ordered the Beef On Weck pizza because it was the first time we've ever seen it, and it had great reviews. I think we would have fared better with the chicken wing or pepperoni. We loved everything about the texture and density of the pizza. Crispy crust without being too dry or crunchy. It's all got a heavy feel to it, and was pretty filling for a 10 pizza. The dough had a fresh homemade kind of whole wheat taste to it. There wasn't really much horseradish, and it was topped with the same beef from the sandwiches. Again, cooked absolutely fall apart tender, but that alone (along with the kummelweck seasoning) didn't make a complete pizza. If the other pizzas have these same qualities, I'm sure they're an absolute home run.By far, the best part of this meal though was the wings. We always go with the hottest up front, because far too many places who claim to ramp up the heat seem to be catering to people who don't eat spicy foods at all. I'm not much of a masochist myself just for reference, my comfort level sits just above Taco Bell fire sauce. So when we heated these wings up and started to tear up, we realized we might actually have the real deal here. After eating one, it was one of the best wings I've ever had... and then the fire started and I had to take a break. I probably wouldn't eat food much hotter than this, but this was right on the border between adventure and abuse. I can swing that, but I'll need some tissues to blow my nose and maybe cry it out. When the fire died down, I tried one of the lemon pepper wings, and then immediately had another. I had to cut myself off after the third one so my girlfriend could have some. I don't know how they compare to other wings in Buffalo, but top tier against the many wings we've tried in Syracuse. The meat had this extra fatty texture, but was ordered (and beautifully delivered) extra crispy. Their bleu cheese is also the absolute best.This was a great meal and we're glad we chose this place. The only downside was the price, coming in at about $74 for whole lot. I'd recommend anybody do it once, but I probably wouldn't go again at that"

189 Burger

➤ 189 Main St, 14052, East Aurora, US, EAST AURORA, United States

Piatti • Drinks • Burgers • American • Cocktail

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"We had a great time at the restaurant and loved the Seasonal Burger with Apple Fennel Slaw, Maple BBQ Sauce, Butternut Squash Aioli, Apple Chips, and Gruyère. The Grapetooth bourbon drink was delicious and perfect for the Fall season. Our server, Auden, was pleasant and attentive and gave us a great recommendation. Thank you!"

Elm Street Bakery

➤ 72 Elm St New York East Aurora, NY 14052, 14052-2538, EAST AURORA, United States

Piatti • Pizza • Pizzeria • Bakeries • Farm To Table

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"The food was excellent but a little pricey for the portions received. The service was a challenge because the server did not speak/understand English very well. When asked about corkage fees we were told $55... So we went with the house Shiraz (Copper Moon) and that was $55 for a bottle of wine that is retailed for about $7... So all in all good food, WAY over priced!"

Arriba Tortilla

➤ 40 Riley St, East Aurora I-14052-1818, United States, EAST AURORA

Piatti • Pizza • Vegan • Mexican • Western

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"After a late Friday afternoon round of golf at a different local establishment we opted to give this watering hole a try for dinner. Found plenty of ample parking as Arriba sharers a large public lot with many others. So we backed our rig into a spot not too far from the entrance and scampered on in. We were pleasantly surprised to find no wait on a Friday evening and we were seated at a high top near the bar area. Barely seated 15 seconds and we were greeted by the first basket of fresh chips and salsa. Delicious! Possibly the best chips I've had of the many local Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants we've frequented. We also tried the dip sampler with guac, queso, and pico, also phenomenal. For the main course I opted for the taco platter and was able to substitute shrimp tacos with no problem. The tacos were delicious, the shrimp cooked perfectly, and the sides were typical. With the exception of the corn pudding that is. That was amazing, I would've bathed in it if I could have! Though it might be considered a little pricey by some standards, the amount of food more than makes up for it. We have plenty of leftovers. So give this local joint a shot. You'll be happy you did!"

Old Orchard Inn

➤ 2095 Blakeley Corners Road, East Aurora, 14052, United States Of America, EAST AURORA

Piatti • Salad • Lunch • Chicken • American

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"This was my first visit to Old Orchard Inn, and it certainly won’t be my last! It’s such a charming and quiet place. The service from the waiter and waitress was excellent. I ordered the ribs, and they were hands down the best I’ve ever had—so tender they fell off the bone and not overly fatty. My sister ordered the salmon, and we shared our meals. The salmon came with a pickled cucumber sauce that paired perfectly with it. We also had potatoes, squash, and beets, and everything was absolutely delicious!"