ALLEN BURGER VENTURE TV

ALLEN BURGER VENTURE TV

It was very filling and delicious, and I can attribute both of those things to the type of bun the burger was served on: the buns here seem to be built to sop up all the magnificent burger grease and juices like a sanitary napkin does to blue liquid on all of those TV commercials (sorry if this is a disturbing analogy but hey, if you’re still reading my review you’re probably a fan of my style anyways). I ordered a number three burger (applewood smoked bacon, caramelized «Ommegang» onions & porter cheddar). The burgers are indeed fantastic as they’ve been described by many other reviewers. Now to the food (the reason I went into a restaurant to begin with). Fortunately, all of the other patrons were happy looking business types that seemed to ignore all the morbid décor, so I did too. There is even an array of meat cleavers affixed to the wall… I mean, c’mon. The beer taps are comprised of rusty pitchforks, various types of spikes, arrow heads and even a hand grenade. When I stopped in on a lunch break, ABV’s decorated interior lead me to believe I was about to eat lunch with the bad guy from the «Saw» movies. Yet still, in the very back of my mind, I worry that those bland frozen fries, monochrome in their taste, will one day return. Now, I’m not sure what caused the roller coaster ride that was ABV’s french fry inconsistency problem, but since my fourth trip the fries have remained steadfast in their flavor. I didn’t know what to make of this, but I was happy to have them back. However, my fourth trip, the delicious fries had returned. My third trip to ABV, the fries were still less than stellar.

He was very polite and answered all of my questions, nevertheless, my fries were left untouched (I know, I’m being a bit of a fry snob here). My second visit, I could have sworn the french fries were of the frozen-pre-packaged variety, to the point where the difference made me pull aside the waiter and ask. I believed them to be fresh cut and seasoned just enough to make them stand out. My first visit to ABV the french fries were great. Now, allow me to clarify what I mean by that statement. My only hang up is that the french fries don’t seem to have any consistency. The staff is friendly and helpful every time I come in to eat. Their burgers are unique and not like anything else offered anywhere else in the area. This place has great atmosphere and décor. I would sin more about ABV, but I would rather save my mouth for shoving a delicious burger into it.

The wait for a table is often too long… but then again, they have great drinks to make the wait easier. If there’s a complaint is that ABV is a victim of it’s own success. They’re as passionate about what they do as you are as a customer. The beer and cocktail selection is amazing, and the staff actually knows what it is they’re serving to the customers. It’s a strong statement about doing things your own way. ABV is to upscale dining what the Pink is to a bar. It has always had a punk vibe, with such iconic punk bars such as the old Pink. ABV is located on Allen street, a street that has been part of Buffalo nightlife for decades, serving the tattooed, the disheveled, and the outcast with a stage on which to begin and end their adventures. There’s something special when a restaurant fits its location. I’d love to come back but there are other options for burgers and brews around the city that take reservations and can accommodate groups of 5 or more, so I may try them first before coming back here.Ī joint with hundreds of positive reviews probably doesn’t need another one, but ABV is such a great place that it deserves another voice singing in it’s choir of praise. The reason for the wait wasn’t necessarily how busy they were, but the time it took for the food to come out. :(It only looked like they had 2 tables that sat more than 4 people, so eventually they just squeezed us at a table meant for 4 which was annoying as two people had to straddle bars beneath the table between their legs. We needed a table for 6 and literally waited 2 hours at the bar. My only gripe was that they don’t take reservations. I didn’t see Black Squirrel though, disappointing since its local. Lots of whiskey choices with flight options too. And if craft beer’s not your thing, they also have wine on tap, cans of beer, a creative cocktail menu, and whiskey. Pair your burger with a craft brew and you’re all set, there are 24 on tap. Substituted the fries for «tots», which was well worth the $ 2 upcharge, they were delicious and came with an amazing chive-sour cream. I ordered the Tuna Takiki, which was made of tuna steaks that they grind in house and form into a deliciously seasoned patty coated in ground peppercorn. Not only do they have burgers with unique toppings, they also have a list of «alternative» burgers that all look interesting.

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