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] White Inn
Wah Sing
Waldens
Warehouse Pizza
[a] Wasabi
Water Street Landing
Wehrle Family Restaurant
Webb's Captain's Table
Wegmans
Wellington Court Café
[m] Wellington Pub
The Western Door
William Seward Inn
Wilson Boat House
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Bill's rankings |
| [XXX] | recommendation from contributor whose initials are XXX |
| [a+] | on UB Amherst Campus (in the UB Commons) |
| [a] | near UB Amherst Campus (within 2 miles) |
| [m] | near UB Main St. Campus (within 2 miles) |
All phone numbers are in area code 716, unless otherwise indicated.
Wah Sing.
238 W. Ferry St. (between Allentown & Buff State), Buffalo.
881-5125.
Waldens Restaurant.
2040 Walden Ave. (in the
Millenium Airport Hotel), Cheektowaga.
681-2400.
[AFN, 12/06] says: "My husband and I had lunch here in early December, while attending a seminar in the hotel. I had a spicy southwestern chicken wrap, and he had a turkey club. We had to be in and out in less than an hour, and the staff was able to accommodate to our schedule. Once again, the food and service were excellent."
Warehouse Pizza
Co..
4360 Milestrip Rd., Blasdell.
823-5000.
[RDM, 3/07] says: "Not much to sayless than mediocre. I had high hopes because the interior looked clean and modern. There were TVs everywhere for sports fans and a wide-open bar in the middle of the restaurant. The waitstaff uniforms were very strange: my first clue that something was off about this place. They had strange, white ruffled shirts on, and fedoras. The food was horrible. My side salad was extremely small, although it was made up of fresh mixed greens. My husband and son shared the cheese quesadilla for an appetizer. It was bland and tasted microwaved. The tortillas were soggy, not crisp. Our pizza was mediocre. It tasted like it was trying to be a Pizza Hut pan pizza, but the dough was too sweet and had to0 much cornmeal on the crust. My husband and I both agreed we felt a little sick to our stomachs after the meal!"
[a]
Wasabi.WARNING: WEBSITE TAKES A LONG
TIME TO LOAD AND HAS LOUD MUSIC
100 Plaza Dr. (in Dash's Plaza at Hopkins Rd. & W. Klein Rd.), Williamsville.
689-5888.
[ALS, 3/07] wrote "Wasabi is an excellent Japanese restaurant. The sushi and sashimi are superb. So is the sea bass teriyaki that my wife ordered. Presentations are very nice. So is the restaurant's décor," and then he stopped by my office to emphasize the excellence of this restaurant.
[RK, 4/07] says: "I have never offered my formal review of a restaurant before. However, after my recent experience this past weekend, I felt it was necessary. My wife and I and another couple visited Wasabi on Saturday evening, March 31st, for the first time. The four of us are sushi lovers and were looking forward to a new experience at a new sushi restaurant and some catching up. The décor was very pleasant, and the sushi, rolls, and wine selection were very good. The service was good also. The menu was very extensive but we really enjoy sushi and rolls so we didn't try any of the other menu options. The evening was very enjoyable up to that point. After paying the $135 bill along with $30 tip, we finished our wine enjoying each other's company for about 30-40 minutes at most; we weren't clock watching, and we do not make it a habit to occupy a table for an extraordinary amount of time after we are finished, and we certainly are not inconsiderate to anyone who may be waiting. Anyway, to our surprise, the waitress came up to the table asking several times if we needed anything else or if we were finished. After informing her we were fine and would be leaving shortly, she interrupted informing us that we needed to leave because they needed the table. She said people have been waiting for 30-45 minutes. I could not believe what was happening! I have been to many restaurants during my life from fast food to high-end restaurants and have never been treated like this. I thought it was a joke, certainly not [at] a place where the bill totaled $135! So, as we were walking towards the door, I noticed three tables that were completely empty, and there was only one group of three people checking in with the hostess. There weren't any lines at all inside or outside the restaurant; there wasn't even another person standing there. I was so irritated that I asked for the manager. I explained what had happened, stressed that I was not happy with the situation, and that I am in sales and would make sure that I would never recommend his restaurant to anyone. He asked me to point out the waitress, which I was glad to do, and he said he would speak to her, but I must admit, I got the impression that he was not all that concerned about what had happened. I must add that I have been to Fuji Grill in Amherst, and this has never happened even when it is clear that they were very busy. I must admit Fuji Grill's sushi is just as good if not better. Also, Kuni's on Elmwood was a very small restaurant with minimal seating. It was common for lines of waiting customers to extend outside to the sidewalk, and still this has never happened. I can say with conviction that I will never visit this restaurant again or recommend it to anyone, especially when there are places that are just as good and/or better and know how to properly treat their customers. Hopefully, others will strongly reconsider visiting Wasabi's after hearing about our unfortunate experience. Not a pleasant way to end what was supposed to be an enjoyable relaxing night out with friends."
[KY, 4/07] says: "Review: Negative. We were a group of 4 that decided to give Wasabi a try on their grand opening. At that time, I couldn't find a website/forum to leave a review for this so called "sushi restaurant", so I figured I'd leave one now since I've one that exists. The decor was very appealing, but the food and service was absolutely horrendous. The four of us were seated immediately and then waited minutes before our order was taken. At that time, we had just finished our cup of tea and were not offered a refill for an hour. As time went on, we were averaging a cup of tea every half hour, and we needed to hunt down our waitress for a refill. With animosity building up, we requested our food that we had ordered, and kept being brushed aside. After waiting 2 hours, we finally got our food, and at that time we were so hungry we didn't even bark at the chef and waitress. The waitress then brought over what looked like leftovers from another table, said it was on the house and that they are so sorry we had to wait so long. It looked like beef, so we each gave it a try, and it was like chewing beef-flavored gum. It was by far the worst tasting and toughest beef I have had in my life. I was literally exhausted after eating that one piece. Needless to say, the sushi was awful; I had a bitter salmon sushi and tuna sushi. The chef does not know how to prepare sushi. The chef must have some an organ and have the bodily fluids leak on it. [sic] With all that said, this restaurant should close its doors. For those that are looking for a better place to eat sushi, go elsewhere. It's not worth your time and money. I would rather go to Wegman's, which is right down the street. If you're looking for a better place to eat sushi, I would prefer Fuji Grill. It's ironic that after chef Tony Kang (owner of Wasabi) left Fuji Grill, the quality and appearance of the food has much improved. I hope this review helps."
[BMa, 5/07] says: "A positive review. After reading the negative reviews of Wasabi, I felt it was time to put in my two cents. It sounds as if the negative reviews are fans of another restaurant and feel it necessary to bash the newcomer. There is room for debate here, and certainly there is room for another sushi restaurant, especially of the caliber of Wasabi. Since a good friend of ours is a retired sushi chef, and another two friends own sushi restaurants in other cities, I have had the pleasure of eating fantastic sushi and learning a little about the art of Japanese cuisine. First and foremost, the quality of a sushi restaurant depends on the quality and freshness of the fish. Secondly, it is in how the chef prepares his fish. Third, I hate skimpy portions. I really don't like to read through the fish slices. I like a generous slice of fish when I'm paying a hefty price for the pleasure. Wasabi is a welcome addition to the East Amherst restaurant scene. Sleek and modern looking, friendly and attentive service, attractively-plated food, and very clean bathrooms make for a very pleasant dining experience. The food is fresh and very well prepared. I am not a fan of some of the rolls that are popular in American sushi restaurants, especially the ones with cream chese or surimi, so I usually order a sashimi platter or a combination of sushi and sashimi. I recently shared the latter with my husband on a Friday evening. The restaurant was very busy, but I found the service to be friendly, very efficient, and prompt. Once the restaurant was at full capacity, the waitstaff did their best to be accomodating. Our server was always ready to refill our drinks, bring another glass of water, and remove used plates, always with a smile. Sometimes you have to wait. In our case, the wait was short. The yellow tail is buttery and delicious. The fresh scallop (in the shell) was really a delight. Sliced thinly and placed back into its shell for presentation, it was accompanied by a citrussy sauce, which I think was ponzu. The assortment of fish was good, sliced generously, and artistically arranged on a long platter. I particularly liked the fresh salmon, which was rich and supple. This is one of the few restaurants that carry uni (sea urchin) on a regular basis. I prefer the uni from Santa Barbara, as it tends to be sweeter than the one from Maine, and, at this time of the year, it tends to be from Maine. We were fortunate that the one we had was still from Santa Barbara. Since I don't care for white fish or albacore tuna, I would have liked to see less of those fish on my platter, but since I didn't order à la carte, I suppose I can't complain. Some of the sushi bars in other cities I frequent know the fish I like and automatically serve only those fish in my order. I always find that a nice touch. The chef is knowledgeable when it comes to quality and freshness in seafood, and if you sit at the sushi bar, you can watch him slice the fish with expertise. Usually, the place fills up pretty quickly on weekends, so it is better to come early."
[JFG, 6/07] says: "We made a visit to a relatively new restaurant in suburban Amherst called "Wasabi". Our local restaurant critic had awarded it high marks and, always being on the lookout for good sushi or sashimi, since both Kuni's and Tsunami have closed, we decided to see if the high marks were deserved. We started out with an interesting variation on hot and sour soup prepared with a miso base and having shrimp, scallop tofu, and mushrooms. It was excellent. We also had yakitori and a pepper tuna wasabi salad. Everything was very good. I decided to try the Omakase for an entrée, and my companions had an assortment of sushi and sashimi. The quality was excellent, the presentation was very attractive, and the quantity was outstanding. All in all, we sampled the eel, toro, tuna, octopus, white tuna, salmon, mackerel, yellowtail, flying fish roe, a couple of rollsthe lobster and the eel-avocadoand there wasn't anything that I wouldn't order again. Adjacent tables had some good-looking tempura, which I want to try on my next visit. The menu is varied and extensive, and the sushi bar looked very well stockedexceptionally well, actually. Obviously, we'll be back. So far, with the possible exception of Kuni's To Go, this is the best local sushi restaurant of which I am aware. And by "local", I do not mean to include Canadian locations in Niagara Falls or Toronto. Try it; you'll really like itif you like sushi and sashimi or Japanese cuisine." [JFG, 10/07] revisited Wasabi and says: "To celebrate our anniversary, we revisited Wasabi. I simply don't understand the negative reviews. The quality and service were comparable to our earlier visitsin a word, excellent. The ceviche was pedestrian but goodI prefer the hotter variety to the fruit based served here, so it's a matter of personal taste. The sashimi dinner which I had was excellent and tasty. My wife likes the Tuna Salad and the various rolls. I plan to return and continue exploring the menu. I've had nothing that I feel was a disappointment; quite the contrary, in fact."
[HPK, 7/07] says: "I did not try anything except the sushi, and I could not eat it. Bad, bad, bad. Don't waste time or money."
[ESi, 8/07] says: "I felt compelled to chime in after some of the negative reviews I read about Wasabi's. I will admit that the service can be slow, especially on the beverages, but the food is worth the wait. Ingredients are fresh, and the presentation is fantastic. My husband & I have dined there several times and look forward to our future visits to sample more of the chef's diverse menu. The Haru Maki is addictive, and the Lobster Wasabi Roll has become a favorite. For those who find it expensive, the lunch menu is a great alternative. For example, they have a special: your choice of 3 classic or hand rolls for under $10."
[5/07] Given 4 (out of 4) stars by Janice Okun, Buffalo News restaurant reviewer.
Water Street Landing.
115 South Water St. (for old-timers: this used to be the Riverside
Inn), Lewiston.
754-9200.
[KATS, 9/05] says: "Beautiful restaurant from the folks that brought us Le Metro. Overall, the menu is very similar to Le Metro's, with a few notable exceptions, one being the price. One of my favorite entrees at Le Metro is the chicken paillard--priced at $13. Here, it's $18. I understand that you pay a premium for the view and the seasonality of the restaurant, but--and this is a big but--the food is not of the same quality as Le Metro, not even close. After begging my husband to take me to Lewiston for dinner for months, we were both extremely unsatisfied and disappointed. My steak was ordered raw, and came out "pan seared". I'll eat almost anything, but this steak was raw and the sides were pedestrian. The other entrees were fair to average. One diner was happy with one of the specials, but the other three of us were all disappointed."
[WHN, 9/05] says: "We've dined here twice over the summer, and on both occasions found it to be exceptional, both in terms of service and quality of the food, as well as offering a spectacular view of the Niagara River and the Canadian shoreline. (For the best view, request a table--which should be comfortable for four people--at the windows when making a reservation.) My wife and I had steaks on both visits, and they were perfect. The main restaurant has outdoor dining on a patio overlooking the river, as well, and there's a more casual bar and indoor/outdoor restaurant on the lower level, which, I think, serves mostly sandwiches, wings, and the like. On our second visit, with another couple, we all ordered salads to start. The waiter told us they were really large, and we should probably order just two and split them, which we did. The half-salads were enormous, so his honesty was most appreciated. One of the owners also owns the Le Metro restaurants on Elmwood Ave. and in the Walker Center plaza on Main St. in Williamsville."
Please note: In the interests of full disclosure, [AFN] has told me [Bill] that she is related by marriage to the owners of another Lewiston restaurant, Carmelo's Coat of Arms. Of this rival restaurant, [AFN, 12/05] says: "My sister, her daughter, and I had lunch here during Lewiston's Christmas Homes tour this weekend. My sister and I both ordered a daily special, chili-coated shrimp over a corn-meal-encrusted rice cake with corn and black bean salsa. It was tasty, but...there were only two shrimp on each plate. Not large, jumbo shrimp, but teeny, tiny, baby shrimp...for $11 per serving. Not worth $11."
Wehrle Family Restaurant.
29 Wehrle Dr., Buffalo.
837-0050.
Webb's Captain's Table Restaurant.
115 W. Lake Rd. (Rt. 394, just a bit north of the Chautauqua
Institution), Mayville.
753-2161.
Wegmans.
[a]
5275 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville.
631-4300.
[MZ, 2/08] says: "I had checked in with you earlier to see if
there were any kosher delis or restaurants remaining in Bflo; here's the only thing, aside from the
carryout you referred me to
[i.e.,
Takeout Taxi,
631-2222], that I've found.
There's a small location in Wegman's deli section that has a breath
of memory of Barney Greengrass or Zabar's, and which is treated as kosher. I
have been looking for good chopped liver, and theirs is exceptional here. Don't
bother, how
ever, with their potato pancakes, which taste more of matzo than potato.
(They do
carry some good frozen p'cakes in their kosher section. Check for NYC
or NJ origins. Also in their ethnic section, they have Streit's egg noodles,
which, if you typically can't find frozen fresh egg noodles, are an exact
substitute if you
parboil them in chicken stock.) They also have some various smoked fish,
which I
haven't yet tasted."
Wellington Court Café.
11 Wellington St., St.~Catherines, Ontario, Canada.
905-682-5518.
[m] Wellington Pub.
1541 Hertel Ave. (next to Bob & John's
La Hacienda, Buffalo.
833-9899.
The West.
See Manhattan West
The Western Door.
310 Fourth St. (in the Seneca Niagara Casino), Niagara Falls (NY).
278-3211.
[6/04] Given 3½ (out of 4) stars by Janice Okun, Buffalo News restaurant reviewer.
Wheatfields.
See J. T. Wheatfields.
White Inn.
52 E. Main St. (Rt. 20), Fredonia. 672-2103.
[WHN, 6/07] says: "Several friends, who have been here a number of times, recommended the White Inn recently, so we went for lunch. The crab cakes my wife and I both had were excellentall crab meat with little or no filler; almost like being on Chesapeake Bay."
William Seward Inn.
6645 S. Portage Rd. (Route 394), Westfield.
326-4151.
[WHN, 6/07] says: "Our nephew recommended The William Seward Inn very highly, so we made a reservation for dinner and an overnight stay to celebrate our anniversary. There are two seatings, 5 P.M. and 7:45 P.M.. We chose the latter. Dinner is a 4-course, $45 fixed-price menu, with a choice of six appetizers and six main courses, and a selection of desserts. A house salad is also included. The inn asks that appetizer and entree selections, which can be chosen online, be made at least a day in advance to ensure availability. I chose soft-shelled crab with mustard vinaigrette and fresh dill as the appetizer, and fennel-scented duck breast with pinot noir sauce for my entree. Both were delicious, with the duck perfectly cooked to medium rare. My wife selected sauteed shrimp with tangerine and riesling for her appetizer, and beef tenderloin with rosemary-balsamic cream sauce as her main course. She said both were excellent as well. In between the appetizer and the main course, the house salad of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes is offered with several dressing choices, all made in-house. We chose a red wine vinaigrette with shaved asiago cheese. The salads were very good. A number of desserts are presented verbally, including several cakes, tarts, creme caramel, mousse, and cheesecakes. I chose Bananas Foster cheesecake, served with fresh bananas and drizzled with caramel. Delicious. My wife chose "six nut tart", served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which our server described as like "pecan pie on steroids". She requested and received chocolate syrup on top. She said it was superb. The wine list is not large, but is very reasonably priced at $5 or $6 per glass, with most bottles around $20, with a few in the $30-$40 range. The restaurant is small, with seating for perhaps 24-30 people in two dining rooms. Reservations are required and, as noted above, menu choices must be made in advance. Open Wednesday through Sunday, year 'round."
Wilson Boat House Restaurant.
57 Harbor St., Wilson.
751-6060.
[AFN, 7/07] says: "Two friends and I had lunch at the Wilson Boat House yesterday, 7/6. Two of us had Caribbean lobster sandwiches, which were spicy-hot and delicious. Our other friend had a shrimp saladjumbo shrimp over a bed of greenswhich she said was also excellent. We each had dessert, which was also very good. Great food. A water view. Economically pricedthe salad and sandwiches were about $9. What more could you ask for on a nice summer afternoon?"
Woo Chon Korea House.
See Korea House.
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