We ate brunch here today and it was SUCH a lovely meal! I’d wanted to try this place for awhile but the dinner options are more expensive; brunch items were generally under $20. I’m just sorry we didn’t try it sooner!
I truly savored everything about the meal - unique flavor combinations, perfect textures, beautiful presentation. They were recognizable dishes and ingredients but paired in ways I’d never tried before, like lemon ricotta with French toast, or quinoa-stuffed peppers. It was a nice contrast to the typical breakfast menu you can find anywhere.
I don’t remember the server’s name (sorry!) but he was so pleasant and had impeccable timing with bringing the dishes and checking on us, not too little or too much. Very nice experience all around and we will definitely be back (possibly tomorrow night for half off oysters and some specialty gin cocktails I don’t see much)!
We had (came to about $80) -GOOD coffee, mimosa, and Bloody Mary - goat cheese torchon -orzo small plate - stuffed peppers - French toast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James ieraci
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Iron Tail Tavern. We sat at the bar and our bartender Niko was great. We shared several small plates and the octopus carpaccio was the highlight of the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NoahGrace Bauman
We had a great time at Iron Tail Tavern! Food was delicious and the bartenders were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Williams
The price for what you get here is incredible. If you are out and about and you want an amazing meal and a drink or two STOP HERE! The service was prompt and polite. The Chef prepared every bit perfectly. After the experience expected the meal to cost double of what it did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maki Becker
Just had another delightful small plates dinner date here. Love these clever takes on Spanish tapas. Our waiter Anthony took great care of us, recommending great drinks for the meal. The espresso martini tasted like a tiramisu in a glass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Marie Vivian
My girlfriends and I have not been to Iron Tail in a while, but we decided to go on a whim the other night and it did not disappoint!! The drinks were fabulous, food was great and the staff was on point!! Definitely recommend this place 👍🏻
Natasha Neira
Laughably bad. Oysters were $40 for a dozen and weren’t cut correctly for eating. Patatas Bravas were disappointing, basically flavorless and we had to ask for more sauce because they were so dry and underdressed. (How someone messed up potatoes; I can never understand). $6 for a baguette that tasted like it was rubbed on a greasy flat top. The overall energy was so off. We called ahead to see if we needed a reservation and the guy on the phone acted like it was absolutely necessary. We walked in and the place was dead. I almost laughed when they asked if we had a reservation. Never in my life have I had to send back a desert, but the churros were hard, fried poorly. I’m Spanish and was excited to have Spanish fare in buffalo. I also work in service and recognize how hospitality should be… It’s painfully bright and they had project runway playing on the tv which really cheapened the atmosphere and experience even more while being insanely overpriced and disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
elijah desire
Walked in on a Saturday night around 8pm... nobody in the front so my friend and I sat at the bar and waited... only around 6 minutes but still pretty bizarre. When the bartender came out we requested a table outside on the patio. Apparently they were having a problem with bees so he said if we were ordering any food we have to sit inside. There was another couple already on the patio but he told me it was because they were only having drinks. We promptly left the restaurant because I don't appreciate not having the option to sit outside... there weren't any night bees and if there were, we would just take one of the many available tables on the inside. Pretty poor service.
Dan Rafla
Anthony was absolutely fantastic, as was the rest of the staff! 12/10, would recommend to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jim Costello
Had heard nice things about the food here. Took my daughter for dinner and unfortunately was very disappointed. The food was amateurish at best, lacked any finesse or developed flavors. The octopus carpaccio was a disaster suffering from uneven knife work making for very tough pieces. Flavorless with frisée and cherry tomatoes that were so out of place. Both the strip steak and the baked cod were severely overcooked. Mashed my cod with a fork. Eating at the bar we could see and hear the restaurant mistakes. The bartenders were very nice though and the drinks were good. Wouldn’t go back.
We were so happy to see a restaurant that incorporates Spanish food and influence into their menu in Buffalo. My husband, our toddler, and I went for an early dinner and didn’t need reservations, but they are accepted. Anthony, our server, was welcoming and attentive. We ordered a few small plates (goat cheese, chorizo, the bacalao fritters) and the seafood rice to share. Everything was delicious. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie G
The BEST bites of food I’ve had for YEARS. We had cod cakes and the goat cheese and stuffed peppers. Every bite woke up my tastebuds and I just sat and savored the flavors. The cocktails were just as unique and delicious. I felt like the prices were more thank fair. The staff was welcoming and very interested in our thoughts. Cannot wait to go back. It was really a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aiza Segura
Quick service even on a busy night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Roehl Metz
Six of us ate at Iron Tail last night (a Sunday), all of us were first-timers. Anthony was our server, as well as our bartender, and we couldn't have been happier with his service or patience. We got several apps, and different entrees - all were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Potter
We had a great meal at Iron Tail. Our server, Anthony was attentive and efficient. I thoroughly enjoyed the Rhode Island oysters. They were briny and nutty. Absolutely delicious. I will be returning for Monday night oyster specials!
We ate brunch here today and it was SUCH a lovely meal! I’d wanted to try this place for awhile but the dinner options are more expensive; brunch items were generally under $20. I’m just sorry we didn’t try it sooner!
I truly savored everything about the meal - unique flavor combinations, perfect textures, beautiful presentation. They were recognizable dishes and ingredients but paired in ways I’d never tried before, like lemon ricotta with French toast, or quinoa-stuffed peppers. It was a nice contrast to the typical breakfast menu you can find anywhere.
I don’t remember the server’s name (sorry!) but he was so pleasant and had impeccable timing with bringing the dishes and checking on us, not too little or too much. Very nice experience all around and we will definitely be back (possibly tomorrow night for half off oysters and some specialty gin cocktails I don’t see much)!
We had (came to about $80)
-GOOD coffee, mimosa, and Bloody Mary
- goat cheese torchon
-orzo small plate
- stuffed peppers
- French toast
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at Iron Tail Tavern. We sat at the bar and our bartender Niko was great. We shared several small plates and the octopus carpaccio was the highlight of the night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great time at Iron Tail Tavern! Food was delicious and the bartenders were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The price for what you get here is incredible. If you are out and about and you want an amazing meal and a drink or two STOP HERE! The service was prompt and polite. The Chef prepared every bit perfectly. After the experience expected the meal to cost double of what it did.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had another delightful small plates dinner date here. Love these clever takes on Spanish tapas. Our waiter Anthony took great care of us, recommending great drinks for the meal. The espresso martini tasted like a tiramisu in a glass.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My girlfriends and I have not been to Iron Tail in a while, but we decided to go on a whim the other night and it did not disappoint!! The drinks were fabulous, food was great and the staff was on point!! Definitely recommend this place 👍🏻
Laughably bad. Oysters were $40 for a dozen and weren’t cut correctly for eating. Patatas Bravas were disappointing, basically flavorless and we had to ask for more sauce because they were so dry and underdressed. (How someone messed up potatoes; I can never understand). $6 for a baguette that tasted like it was rubbed on a greasy flat top. The overall energy was so off. We called ahead to see if we needed a reservation and the guy on the phone acted like it was absolutely necessary. We walked in and the place was dead. I almost laughed when they asked if we had a reservation. Never in my life have I had to send back a desert, but the churros were hard, fried poorly. I’m Spanish and was excited to have Spanish fare in buffalo. I also work in service and recognize how hospitality should be… It’s painfully bright and they had project runway playing on the tv which really cheapened the atmosphere and experience even more while being insanely overpriced and disappointing.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Walked in on a Saturday night around 8pm... nobody in the front so my friend and I sat at the bar and waited... only around 6 minutes but still pretty bizarre. When the bartender came out we requested a table outside on the patio. Apparently they were having a problem with bees so he said if we were ordering any food we have to sit inside. There was another couple already on the patio but he told me it was because they were only having drinks. We promptly left the restaurant because I don't appreciate not having the option to sit outside... there weren't any night bees and if there were, we would just take one of the many available tables on the inside. Pretty poor service.
Anthony was absolutely fantastic, as was the rest of the staff! 12/10, would recommend to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had heard nice things about the food here. Took my daughter for dinner and unfortunately was very disappointed. The food was amateurish at best, lacked any finesse or developed flavors. The octopus carpaccio was a disaster suffering from uneven knife work making for very tough pieces. Flavorless with frisée and cherry tomatoes that were so out of place. Both the strip steak and the baked cod were severely overcooked. Mashed my cod with a fork. Eating at the bar we could see and hear the restaurant mistakes. The bartenders were very nice though and the drinks were good. Wouldn’t go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
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We were so happy to see a restaurant that incorporates Spanish food and influence into their menu in Buffalo. My husband, our toddler, and I went for an early dinner and didn’t need reservations, but they are accepted. Anthony, our server, was welcoming and attentive. We ordered a few small plates (goat cheese, chorizo, the bacalao fritters) and the seafood rice to share. Everything was delicious. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST bites of food I’ve had for YEARS. We had cod cakes and the goat cheese and stuffed peppers. Every bite woke up my tastebuds and I just sat and savored the flavors. The cocktails were just as unique and delicious. I felt like the prices were more thank fair. The staff was welcoming and very interested in our thoughts. Cannot wait to go back. It was really a treat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quick service even on a busy night
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Six of us ate at Iron Tail last night (a Sunday), all of us were first-timers. Anthony was our server, as well as our bartender, and we couldn't have been happier with his service or patience. We got several apps, and different entrees - all were delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great meal at Iron Tail. Our server, Anthony was attentive and efficient. I thoroughly enjoyed the Rhode Island oysters. They were briny and nutty. Absolutely delicious. I will be returning for Monday night oyster specials!
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