Steer Restaurant Saloon & Banquets

My Girlfriend and I showed up before the rest of the party. The place was empty save for a party seated already, and it took the waitress about a minute or so of standing there looking in our direction before she actually acknowledged us. She said "Hi" and my Girlfriend asked if they ate reservations, so as to see if anyone from the party we were waiting for had called ahead (we were there for a birthday thing). The waitress looked at my Girlfriend like she had three heads and then said "I don't think so." You don't think so? You work here! Anyway, we informed her we were waiting on five more. So as is customary, she offered to seat us and take our drink orders while we waited right? No, she grunted and walked off. Great first impression.

To make a long story short, the service remained as stellar through out the dinner as it was when we were greeted. It took over an hour and a half to serve us our food and we were one of three parties there. One, as I mentioned earlier, was already there and being served as we were (finally) being seated, and one that came in an hour after us. So why it took over an hour and a half to get out food is beyond me.

My Girlfriend and I were not too hungry, so we decided to share some of their pizzas. If you want pizza, this is not the place! The pizzas looked like tiny, slightly burnt flat breads; and they were bland. Completely flavourless. Look, I know this is a bar and all, but come on, at least a dash or oregano. I ordered the Blanco, sounded good. Supposedly it is a ricotta pizza with garlic, spinach and tomatoes. When a pizza is described as having garlic as an actual ingredient, I expect to taste it. My Girlfriend got the special, it was a chicken and avocado pizza. Instead of chicken, it had some bits of chicken that were clearly left next to open fish, and then a bunch of pork. We were going to split the pizzas, but that didn't happen because I can't eat pork. When we asked the waitress to verify what meat was used, she said she'd ask and then we never heard back.

For whatever reason our party decided to order coffee after the "meal". So we ended up waiting for the check for another hour because of it. Two and a half hours for bland, overpriced "pizzas", I would have had a better meal at Deny's.

Used to tend bar here in the 80's and was happy to see it still here on a recent run through Buffalo.  Worked w/Bill Nixon for the Turgeon Bros...great crowd...then and now.  Had the wings which were still outstanding...steaks were good as well.  Just a great place to enjoy an ice cold beer, some terrific finger foods...and bs w/the barkeep.  Best to all...JD

I'm a fan of Steer. It's a great place for me and fellow med students to hang out, eat dinner, grab a drink after a grueling day of being pounded with knowledge. The fireplaces are nice and warm. Very cozy. The food comes in rather generous sizes. I've had both the pulled pork sandwich and the burger. I would have to say the burger is one of the better patties I've had in a while. However, the bottom bun was a little soggy when I got it. The chili is great and the pulled pork sandwich is average. The beer selection is pretty good, not extremely extensive, but enough to probably have a decent drink. The waiters are very attentive and very friendly.

All in all, its the cozy and friendly atmosphere atmosphere, as well as the solid food that will keep me coming back for more. The place can be a little spendy if you are a student, so expect to splurge a little when you are here.