Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub

Found this place from the DDD show.  If this is you, resist the urge to get the Triple D Platter and get the French Onion Soup instead of the beer cheddar soup.  I'm assuming the beer cheddar is good, but I get French Onion every time it is on a menu, and this is perhaps the best French Onion Soup I've EVER eaten.  A+

Good assortment of beers on tap, nice hometowny atmosphere, friendly local patrons, really nice restaurant experience.  Had the beef on weck, it was very good.  Only thing I was disappointed in were the jalapeno cheddar tater tots that came with the sandwich, I didn't think they had much flavor and had an odd texture.  

Seriously, FRENCH ONION SOUP!

Stopped in without knowing too much about the bar. Nice spot for regulars with an enjoyable family atmosphere for a locally owned establishment.

Bartender was pretty new and was learning how to mash fruit for cocktails for the first time made it entertaining. A heavy handed bourbon pour made up for that.

The Triple D Platter gave a nice look into the best of their foods. Would of paid a bit more for them to be actual sized unread if mini.

- beef on weck was you standard buffalo sandwich without much addition, but why mess with a good thing.

- jalapeño tater tots were a nice option, but three just wasn't enough.

- the soup was the highlight of the meal, but would of loved some spice to it.

Overall a nice experience that locals can enjoy, and worth the visit for anyone that has not been.

I'm a true foodie.  So with that comes my obsession with the Food Network.  I really enjoy Diners Drive-Ins and Dives because it demonstrates small-er town America.... and this place was brought to my attention simply because of Mr. Guy Fieri himself.  I can't say everything in here will blow you out of the water but the consistency with the meals is great.  The wings are decent, the burgers good, the tator tots are GREAT (brings me back to childhood), the beer-cheddar soup is soooo yummy, fresh made potato chips are awesome.... need I continue?  I definitely recommend this place for some stellar pub grub.

Oh I forgot to mention the french onion soup is so far the best I have found in Buffalo. Boom. Said it.