There’s something of a paucity of fine dining options in Buffalo, but I remembered that my late father, Charles LeRoy Nelson, Jr, always raved about a restaurant at the Buffalo golf course. So I researched it, and I think he must have been referring to Hilltop Bar & Grill at Wild Marsh Golf Club. So we went there on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 for dinner. I’m happy to report that this restaurant has earned the highly coveted Eric Carlisle Nelson Esteemed Diner Recommendation. My key observations follow:
1. They do not accept reservations. However, we got a table right away when we arrived at 6:10pm on a Friday — albeit the last table available.
2. While it wasn’t what I would call quiet, the noise level was not bad at all. One could carry on a conversation without raising one’s voice.
3. Host and wait staff were excellent, friendly, and attentive.
4. All of our food was very good. Mee Lee had the beef tacos. I got a side salad and BLT with avocado. (See photos). Nothing was especially fancy, but everything was very fresh and well-made and delicious! The food was unpretentious.
5. The prices were amazingly low, given the high quality of the food, and well worth the price. We ended up with a final bill of only $30, plus tip.
6. The bill could have been higher, but we didn’t have any drinks, because they didn’t have whole milk (or any milk) as a beverage option. This is a demerit, but one that is easily remedied. Every restaurant should offer whole milk. Minnesota is a dairy state, and milk complements every meal!
7. I counted six different customers wearing baseball caps while dining. You don’t have to read Emily Post’s Guide to Etiquette to know that men may not wear hats indoors — and especially not while dining. One of them was a faux “Army” hat, which I thought particularly incongruous, given the fact that Army regulations strictly prohibit the wearing of any kind of hat or “cover” indoors. The restaurant would do well to post this as a rule at the front door. (I would, if it were my restaurant). Manners makyth man!
8. One diner barked loudly across the dining room for his waitress, twice. I looked over to see if he had had too many drinks. I’m not sure what his deal was, but he didn’t seem to realize that he was behaving like a Philistine. I can’t fault the restaurant for this, but it is worth noting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandy Meyer
First time here a couple weeks ago. Service was horrible. Thought we'd give it another chance tonight. Worse than the time before. The staff are very young and sweet but seem to have no training. Unless you have a few hours to get a drink and a meal and are prepared to not receive all of your orders, go somewhere else
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
zayda hendricks
Best burgers in Buffalo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Krista kuehn
The food is good. The service is terrible. Staff do not acknowledge anyone. Not everyone in our group got their meals. We had to ask where the food was. The staff doesn't really know how to work in the restaurant business. I would not recommend coming here.
Rob Schultz
Food was bland, cold and all around not good. Don’t expect much if you go here. It took awhile for the food to come as well even with the dining area maybe half full. Not worth it unfortunately for a place to go for dinner. Maybe for lunch or for a bite after a round.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jacob Farmer
This place has great food. Annika was our waitress and she did a great job! We'll be back again in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chad Rudnik
Was advised by friends the new menu and food was good. Service unfortunately was disorganized, servers were clearing tables, before getting orders rolling to the kitchen. Instead waited 15 mins before making contact, the food came out quickly. The onion rings were good, the porkupine was dry, slaw was dry, and the plate was mostly chips. The bowl my wife ordered was mostly rice and the chicken was cooked to death. Prices for the food would be acceptable had the food been flawless. Unfortunately this was not true.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Marcia Menth
Stopped in and we got a burger and some wings. Both were AWESOME! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Great food, great service, great views.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There’s something of a paucity of fine dining options in Buffalo, but I remembered that my late father, Charles LeRoy Nelson, Jr, always raved about a restaurant at the Buffalo golf course. So I researched it, and I think he must have been referring to Hilltop Bar & Grill at Wild Marsh Golf Club. So we went there on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 for dinner. I’m happy to report that this restaurant has earned the highly coveted Eric Carlisle Nelson Esteemed Diner Recommendation. My key observations follow:
1. They do not accept reservations. However, we got a table right away when we arrived at 6:10pm on a Friday — albeit the last table available.
2. While it wasn’t what I would call quiet, the noise level was not bad at all. One could carry on a conversation without raising one’s voice.
3. Host and wait staff were excellent, friendly, and attentive.
4. All of our food was very good. Mee Lee had the beef tacos. I got a side salad and BLT with avocado. (See photos). Nothing was especially fancy, but everything was very fresh and well-made and delicious! The food was unpretentious.
5. The prices were amazingly low, given the high quality of the food, and well worth the price. We ended up with a final bill of only $30, plus tip.
6. The bill could have been higher, but we didn’t have any drinks, because they didn’t have whole milk (or any milk) as a beverage option. This is a demerit, but one that is easily remedied. Every restaurant should offer whole milk. Minnesota is a dairy state, and milk complements every meal!
7. I counted six different customers wearing baseball caps while dining. You don’t have to read Emily Post’s Guide to Etiquette to know that men may not wear hats indoors — and especially not while dining. One of them was a faux “Army” hat, which I thought particularly incongruous, given the fact that Army regulations strictly prohibit the wearing of any kind of hat or “cover” indoors. The restaurant would do well to post this as a rule at the front door. (I would, if it were my restaurant). Manners makyth man!
8. One diner barked loudly across the dining room for his waitress, twice. I looked over to see if he had had too many drinks. I’m not sure what his deal was, but he didn’t seem to realize that he was behaving like a Philistine. I can’t fault the restaurant for this, but it is worth noting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here a couple weeks ago. Service was horrible. Thought we'd give it another chance tonight. Worse than the time before. The staff are very young and sweet but seem to have no training. Unless you have a few hours to get a drink and a meal and are prepared to not receive all of your orders, go somewhere else
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Best burgers in Buffalo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good. The service is terrible. Staff do not acknowledge anyone. Not everyone in our group got their meals. We had to ask where the food was. The staff doesn't really know how to work in the restaurant business.
I would not recommend coming here.
Food was bland, cold and all around not good. Don’t expect much if you go here. It took awhile for the food to come as well even with the dining area maybe half full. Not worth it unfortunately for a place to go for dinner. Maybe for lunch or for a bite after a round.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
This place has great food. Annika was our waitress and she did a great job! We'll be back again in the future!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was advised by friends the new menu and food was good. Service unfortunately was disorganized, servers were clearing tables, before getting orders rolling to the kitchen. Instead waited 15 mins before making contact, the food came out quickly. The onion rings were good, the porkupine was dry, slaw was dry, and the plate was mostly chips. The bowl my wife ordered was mostly rice and the chicken was cooked to death. Prices for the food would be acceptable had the food been flawless. Unfortunately this was not true.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 2
Stopped in and we got a burger and some wings. Both were AWESOME! Would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best pulled pork sandwich and waffle fries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food and service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to watch the Twins game.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place
Beautiful place to eat, amazing staff and food.
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