“Overall, food is pretty good. I always get the chicken pot pie...it could use more gravy and chicken cut into smaller pieces. French onion soup is great! They took off the pork chop which hubby really liked, so now he gets ribs or something else. We usually go a couple times a year.“
“Is it strange that my favorite restaurant is in a gas station? Charlie the butchers, located within the Marathon gas station on Main Street in East Aurora is spectacular. Not only do they have what you would expect, delicious roast beef on weck, they have delicious sides and daily specials like baked ham, meatloaf, corned beef, and prime rib. The service is fast and friendly - and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. It's just lovely.“
“I keep asking myself why I don't come here more often. Over the years, I have never had a bad meal at this place. Plus, if you're just stopping for a drink, the bar has always been pretty fun - always a nice group of locals, down to earth folk here. The menu was a really good mix of options with plenty of choices for everyone, no matter what you're in the mood for. Located just a short hop outside of East Aurora, I always find it's worth my drive from Williamsville to do a little shopping in town and grab a lunch or dinner at Kodiak Jack's. My latest choice was the prime rib and stuffed hot pepper sandwich. It was some of the most tender prime rib I have ever had on a sandwich. Chicken wings were half price, so we started with wings as an appetizer to split between us. The wings had a nice light crisp on the outside, and were tender and juicy on the inside. Perfection. Portions are hardy, there's no skimping here. If you're looking for a new restaurant option and want to turn it into an afternoon, drive on out to East Aurora and see some of the most beautiful shops and have a lovely meal.“
“My wife and I go here any chance we get. The atmosphere is comfortable. Either in the warmer months out back or inside when it is snowing looking out. Nicer than home with the ambiance. Food is always great. Drinks are to die for and desserts are sinfully good... A++++“
“Wow. My coworker knew about my love of French onion soup and insisted I make the trek from the north towns to this place. I can say, there wasn’t much reason for our family to travel to East Aurora after one of fav kids museums moved, but now I have a reason to make the haul! We stopped by here after taking our kid’s to a gym in the area and I’m glad we did. I’d say that this might be my favorite French onion soup on the basis of the rich flavors alone. My wife and I went back and forth comparing it to our number one. I felt this is a little less cheesy than my typical favorite (or maybe it was slightly more cooked than I’m used to) but the flavor of the broth and ingredients are the best. We weren’t ready for dinner so we just ordered the soups and got fries for the kids. My daughter was raving about the fries and the service. She kept saying “we have to come back.” I agree!“
“Food was absolutely amazing. The mashed potatoes are great. The portion size was impressive. Comfortable setting and nice waiter we had. He was very friendly and professional. We went on 3/16/24. First time there and can't wait to go back. I got the pork chop on the bone. It was amazing.“
“Lovely winter day with 60 degree temperatures today and a tax prep appointment behind us. Perfect timing for a lunch at the Iron Kettle! More and more, the Iron Kettle has become our first choice for casual dining. Today was more of the same! Looking beyond the now-familiar breakfast menu to the intriguing lunch menu, I ordered the Breakfast Burger. My sandwich consisted of a black angus burger topped with a fried egg and hollandaise sauce on a grilled Costanzo's bun. The plate included perfectly prepared French fries and dill pickles. I'm sure I will be ordering this again as it was phenomenal in taste and value for the money! My husband ordered the Rachel sandwich which was turkey breast, 1000 dressing, and coleslaw on grilled rye bread with a side of savory zucchini. He raved about this meal on our trip home. The granddaughter had a lovely looking spinach feta omelette with toast and home fries. All perfectly prepared! Another satisfying meal at this locally owned restaurant. I can now say that we've not been disappointed with any of our meals here.“
“I have made it to order Cubans wherever I go, it's one of my favorite sandwiches. The Cuban Melt at Rookies today was among the best I've ever had. If not the best, a close 2nd. I wasn't even planning on stopping this afternoon for food, but as we were walking by decided to stop in. So glad we did. The server was great. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!“
“When I'm in Buffalo or Rochester and go looking for wings, this is the kind of place that hits the mark! I took some coworkers here for dinner and everyone enjoyed! We were there for wings, but also shared the pizza rolls, cheese curds, and beef on weck. Order extra and save for tomorrow's lunch! And anyone who's not from the area...ranch is for salads and blue cheese is for wing dipping...:>)“