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Buffalo Brewing Co
Categories: Restaurants American (Traditional) Food Breweries American (Traditional), Breweries [Edit]
3100 Olive StSaint Louis, MO 63103
Neighborhood: Midtown
(314) 534-2337
- Nearest Transit:
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Olive St @ N Cardinal Ave (10, 4)
Olive St @ N Compton Ave (10, 4)
Olive St @ Compton Ave (10)
- Hours:
Mon-Wed 11 am - 9 pm
Thu-Sat 11 am - 10 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
44 reviews for Buffalo Brewing Co
Review Highlights
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"And, I ALWAYS select the chili beer." In 6 reviews -
"The Rye IPA is by far the best." In 5 reviews -
"My two favorite beers were the Hefe and Drool." In 8 reviews
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44 reviews in English
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Review from Andy D.
4/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Buffalo Brewing Company was a leg on yesterday's Midtown microbrewery pub crawl. It was the only destination I hadn't yet been to -- I'm glad I finally got a chance to go! They have a fun atmosphere and plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor, and the view of Olive is uniquely St. Louis.
As part of the crawl, we sampled two beers -- the Rye IPA was definitely my favorite -- along with the house chili (¡oye, jalapeños!) and the chips. Everything was great. Our server seemed a little irritated with us, but hey, I would be too if I was working a pre-paid pub crawl all afternoon, too. Since everyone was so cooperative, it rounds up a three and a half star rating to four, I think.
Entrees (sandwiches, wraps, and so forth) looked good and decently priced, around $7 or $8 per option. The clientele was happy and well-behaved.
All in all, I think that if I were a SLU student or lived just a little closer to Midtown, I might be more of a Buffalo Brewing Company regular. Unfortunately, the distance -- past that let's-not-name-it dining behemoth next door -- can make choosing Buffalo difficult. -
Review from Sam W.
Lindenwood Park, Saint Louis, MO
5/5/2012
The Belgian Ale was good, but the food was meh...
The hamburger tasted like salisbury steak and the bison burger was slathered with seasoning salt. Couldn't finish it. The food was pre made and heated. The "smashed" potatoes tasted like they were from a mix.
I might be inclined to get a growler sometime, but unless the food changes, I wouldn't go on a date here again. -
Review from Dan A.
Saint Louis, MO
4/16/2012
I was surprised to see all the beers being served in glasses that looked like they were from Steak 'n Shake. I'm a traditional pint glass guy but that's just me nitpicking. The beer flights could use a little better presentation rather than just 5 shot glasses of beer. I wish they would serve it on a traditional serving paddle. On the plus side, the Missouri Brown Ale was good.
The big problem was that I order their Baked Beer Can Chicken, a signature dish, and it had clearly been cooked, refrigerated, and then reheated. Parts of the chicken were too cold to just be "sitting out". It was obviously really dry too. Mac 'n' cheese was bland.
Service was good but the food was a real disappointment. Unfortunately, I wouldn't go back after my experience. -
Review from Gary R.
Oooo weeeee. Flat and malty all across the board. The Buffalo roamed off the pasture on this one.
I was here with two friends. We all have very different palates, but we were in violent agreement that this is simply not good beer. Being an out of towner here on business, I hope this was just a bad night for the taps!?!?
The venue is attached to one of the fastest emerging premier BBQ restaurants in the country (Pappy's Smokehouse). The vibe is okay. The service here was great and very friendly.
The tasting was as follows:
Gold ~ (1/10): Bland, flat.
Rye IPA ~ (6/10): This was the only brew here worth a revisit. It had an earthy, smooth taste with subtle hops.
Buffalo Head (American wheat) ~ (3/10): Flat, odd taste for a wheat. Too malty.
Hefeweizen ~ (1/10): This was undrinkable {---That's not a real word, and this Hefe wasn't a real beer!).
Buffalo Drool ~ (1/10): No, no, no! What went wrong here? Brewmaster, I want you to be successful... Please rethink this recipe and relaunch. The marketing was great for this one, but it was executed terribly.
This review may come across as harsh, but it's constructive feedback to the owners/brewmaster. There are too many microbrews in town that will outlast this place if it doesn't pick up the quality and find its niche. Then everybody loses.
Hoping for the best, as I support local beer!Listed in: "For a quart of Ale is a meal…
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Review from Daniel H.
Saint Louis, MO
5/26/2012
Based on two visits, I have found the beer okay but not quite up to the level of my favorite Saint Louis microbreweries.
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Review from Mark S.
2/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came to Buffalo on a mini self-created bar crawl, so I was here only for the beer.
I got the sampler, which included all of their beers and since they were out of one, whatever I wanted to double up for the last one.
All of the beer was fairly generic, with only the buffalo drool (darker, brown beer) being better than average. As for their chili beer, it literally burned all the way down my throat and into my stomach. I love spicy things, but this beer just didn't do it for me. Chili beers should have some sort of chili flavor, along with a spice. Not just capsicum extract or something like that. There was no flavor other than Bud/Miller/Coors style beer and spice.
As for the food, I didn't have any, but with Pappy's in the same building, I don't know why people would feel compelled to skip that and eat here instead. -
Review from Helena W.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
All the food we ordered was okay or not good.
Onion Ring: okay but we enjoyed the fact that you could taste the horseradish in the dipping sauce.
Bison Balls: The BBQ sauce was tasty, the balls were alright but our cheese sauce was cold and reminded us of that bulk nacho cheese sauce you get from Costco.
Fish and chips: The fish was alright but the burnt beer batter crust made most of it inedible.
2 Bison Burgers: one with bacon and blue cheese one just regular. Both were cooked to order and VERY large. They were okay but about half way throughout the salt was getting to be too much.
Housemade chips: Pretty good... probably the only thing I would get again.
Mac n Cheese: I couldnt finish it. It was lukewarm, bland and watery. There was no really flavor of cheese, just texture.
Fries: not bad, but again.... very salty.
Overall, all of our dishes were too salty. They use the course salt which would imply you use less of it. But you could see that large amounts of salt on all the dishes, even the burger. Service was adequate and nothing to complain about. -
Review from Liz G.
Saint Louis, MO
12/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here for lunch Monday with some coworkers as we had wanted Pappy's but were naive and didn't realize the line would still be 50 deep at 1:30pm. It was quiet in Buffalo Brewing at this time, so we had great service from our waitress.
The fried pickles were spears, not chips, and served with a nice horseradish sauce that gave them a kick. The jalapeno poppers were a crowd pleaser with their cream cheese. I had the BBQ ham and cheese melt which was warm and filling on a cold rainy day. The BBQ sauce had a good sweet tang that complimented the pepperjack cheese and ham. The homemade chips were lightly salted and really great dipped in some of the BBQ sauce. This place didn't knock my socks off, it was better than the chain or fast food alternative, though. I think mainly it was just so dead in there that it was off-putting.
Being here on a work lunch was a bit of a bummer only because I wanted to try one of their beers. But there's always a next time, right? -
Review from Pickiest Eater A.
Schaumburg, IL
3/18/2012
Good drool. Ok bison burger altough it tasted like it was straight from the freezer to the stove. Busy which translated to extremely slow service. Only went because the bbq place next door had a line to the street, which is not the case for this place...
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Review from Erika W.
2/12/2012
Buffalo has a lot of potential which I'd love to see them harness. The place overall is so-so, nothing horrible or anything, but it's also missing the pizzazz to make people come back for more. The food is so-so, a little pricey for what you end up getting, and kind of a strange selection- burgers and cheese pasta in peanut sauce for example. This is a great location and it's nice to see more restaurants and businesses in this area. I'd love to see them stick around, but they'll need something to draw the customers in and keep them coming back.
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Review from Tanya M.
6/25/2011
I had to run to the McDonald's on Tucker, to get some supplies for work. after being stuck in traffic for 30 minutes because my silly self did not know Marine week was happening all over the city. It was 6pm and i was STARRRRRRVING! I knew that there were a few restaurants around Pappy's, so we headed up Olive St.
After working all day, I decided i did not have the strength to stand in line at Pappy's, then try to find somewhere to sit. so, we decided to try Buffalo Brewing Co. The place was practically empty at 6pm on a Saturday night. when we left they were filling up a bit. i decided to try the rye ipa beer. it was good. i am not much of a beer drinker but i drank it all.
I had never tried bison, so I got the bison burger, fries, and mac & cheese. The burger itself was OK. it seemed like a premade patty. it was not bad, i was just kinda expecting a hand made patty. i don't know why i was expecting it. it's hard to mess up fries. the mac and cheese was pretty standard. My mom ordered the rib-eye steak. I tried a piece and it was pretty good. She really liked the veggie medley. i think the waitress may have been a bit green yet. i ordered my burger medium. My mom ordered he's rare. both came out medium.
overall, I would go back. the prices are good and the service was OK, -
Review from James W.
Philadelphia, PA
1/11/2012
The beer here is ok, but the sampler is worth the price. It is also worth it to check out the friendly service. A nice place to relax with some friends and have a few good laughs especially after some BBQ.
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Review from Brian D.
Columbia, IL
10/17/2011
This is one of my new favorite places. It is soo good it fact that I am able to resist detouring into Pappys and eat and drink at the Buffalo. The waitress was even bold enough to put their pulled pork up against Pappys and she might just be right... it is good. Beyond just the pork they have great wings, pizza, and homemade chips. When we went the first time they had a seasonal roasted beer that I couldn't get enough of. Eventually it ran out (or I drank it all) and switched to the Buffalo Drool which was equally delicious. The staff is friendly, atmosphere is relaxed, and I look forward to many more visits and growlers to go!
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Review from Mandie M.
Thanks to a pub crawl back in April was able to go and experience Buffalo Brewing Company. Since it was a pub crawl I mainly just sampled some beer while sitting outside of the patio. I can remember thinking to myself that I needed to go back to try to the food since it looked delicious.
The other day my colleagues and I were trying to figure out a place to eat lunch and this place came to mind. It is close to campus and it was top of the list. We arrived right around noon and luckily there wasn't a line. The patio was packed and the inside was crowded, but we were able to be seated right away! After reviewing the menu we all were shocked with the amount of food offered for a lunch special! I was able to order a chicken sandwich, chips, and a side for $7! How awesome is that? The service was good and we were in and out within 45 minutes. I think we were all on a BBQ kick that day because we all ordered something with BBQ sauce! The sandwich I had was delectable and the pork sandwich that my colleagues ordered look great! No complaints from any of us! If you get the chance to visit I recommend it. Since I was on my lunch break I didn't order a beer, but if you go, you must try the IPA. Great food, great prices, and great atmosphere! Try it out.Listed in: Breweries I like Best!
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Review from David M.
Los Angeles, CA
3/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
We ended up here since Pappy's ran out of most of their food. We were visiting so nobody informed us that we needed to be there early to make sure we get to have a chance to try the menu.
Anyways.... There was nobody there when we showed up. But we got a table. I read past reviews and tried the Chili Beer. It was a decent beer. I have had other Chili beers and this one was average but still good. I went on and ordered the Buffalo Burger. I also got fries and mac & cheese as my sides. The Burger was very good, it was basic and tasty. The fries were decent and the mac & cheese was boring. It was very bland and didn't have much flavor.
The Service was great and everyone seemed very pleased with what they ordered. If I do end up back in this area ever again I would eat here again and try some different beers. -
Review from Glo K.
11/13/2010
Since the line at Pappy's was too long, I decided to go here with my colleagues after spending a whole day in St. Louis. From the other reviews, it seems like Pappy's line issue was in everyone's case. Buffalo doesn't seem to mind stealing some Pappy's fans and convert them to Buffalo fans. The place was nice and the people were very friendly and helpful. Also the price was very reasonable.
I ordered the Angus Melt which came with chips and your choice of a side item. The Angus Melt was filled with lean roast beef, topped with sauteed onions and swiss cheese. I must say it was tasty. If I didn't have to drive home, I would've ordered one of their handcrafted beer on the side, then my meal would've been perfect. My order came out hot and steamy like one of those tv commercials. The cheese was melted the right way and coleslaw seems fresh and wasn't doused in mayo. More importantly the meat was tender. I must say it was very tasty. I am planning tot come again to try their beer and also one of their house specialty, beer can chicken. -
Review from Abby S.
12/4/2009
Buffalo Brewing Company is a nice addition to the Midtown/Locust neighborhood. They are situated in a great spot - in the same building as Pappy's (damn good bbq) and The U (a late night sandwich spot popular with college kids). So by default, Buffalo Brewing Company has the opportunity to attract new customers on a regular basis.
I really want to like this place, as I love craft beer and all things buffalo (think sandwiches, wings, salads...you name it and I love it). But the beer here is just OK. I had the Buffalo Drool last night and it was flat and bitter. Their wheat beer is extremely dark and bitter. And the EBS is pretty dark and bitter. Come to think of it all of their beers besides the Buffalo Gold are dark and bitter. Which is fine, but they don't really taste that different from each other.
Our server was very nice and patient, as we had a group of people coming and going at the table and he took the time to explain the beers to everyone who asked (even if he was repeating himself). He also had no problem doing separate checks, which is sometimes a pain with a big group. Those who had food said it was OK, nothing special, but still good.
I want to go back and try the Chili beer, as I don't think it was an option last night. Maybe that will put me in a better mood... -
Review from Chad E.
Saint Louis, MO
4/7/2008 1 photo
Sub-par food. Very nice waitresses.
I went with a group, so I was able to try a few different things. I ordered the catfish; it was bland and watery. Do not order this.
I also tried the buffalo meatloaf and the fish & chips and they were both completely uninteresting.
I tried the Buffalo Bangers which are "Homemade Buffalo sausage grilled and topped with carmelized onions n sweet peppers." I wish I would have ordered them because they were quite good.
In general, the food was nothing spectacular. I probably won't be going back. -
Review from Gina S.
4/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
We were originally going to Pappy's, however...the line was incredibly long. So we went next door to Buffalo Brewing Co. because we had been there once before and it was a relatively good, quick lunch stop. In nice weather you can sit outside and there is plenty of shade available.
I had the salad bar there once which is NOT the thing to order or even worth adding to your entree...unless you want basic iceberg with dressing. There is nothing fancy about the salad bar, simply plain lettuce accompanied by very standard items that leave much to be desired, no meat at all...except in the soups. Which they do have 2 soups offered, but again very standard chili or chicken noodle (it may change daily though, that's what it was while I was there). I ordered the salad bar thinking it would be the fastest because I could go get it right away.
However, the service is relatively quick with food ready in about 5-10 minutes. That could be due to the fact that there are plenty of open tables and no wait to be seated.
The second go around I got smart and ordered actual food. I had the turkey and asparagus wrap, which I was pleasantly surprised to find was grilled which made the cheese melt and really brought all the flavors together. I was slightly disappointed to learn there wasn't a ton of turkey in the sandwich (about as much as there was cheese) and that it was deli sliced turkey...but it still tasted good. You are able to choose 2 sides with your sandwich/wrap, which is more than enough food to fill you up. I would suggest getting either fries, rice applesauce or coleslaw. The fries and rice won't disappoint you they are what you would expect. The applesauce was chunky and sweet and the coleslaw was an Asian slaw not a creamy slaw (both of which I like when prepared that way).
FYI they have a variety of beers and have something new all the time. I sampled my husband's blackberry stout, which I found bitter but I'm not a fan of dark beers.
Overall, everything was tasty and quickly prepared. It's worth it if your tight on time and looking for a reasonable lunch. Check their website for a 10% off coupon. -
Review from Jonathan H.
Saint Louis, MO
12/28/2009
As the number of stars I've given this place suggests, "Yay! I'm a fan." Buffalo Brewing Co. sits on a nice spot in the ever-growing and evolving Locust neighborhood. (Some of the stores in this area are really, super cool.) Buffalo Brewing is right next to the sandwich shop The U and the nice barbecue joint Pappy's.
Are you going to have the best meal of your life at Buffalo? It kinda depends on what you like and what you order. Some of the menu items are typical of a bar and grill with nothing special. But, there are a few hidden nuggets of deliciousness. Take the chili. Um...YUM! I think they put crack in that stuff because I love it. (I have been known to just order chili to go...served in a foam drink cup, no less.) The chili is a little tangy, a little spicy, and a little sweet. "Hello --- yes, I'll have a gallon!"
The hot wings are great, too. I have a great friend who is very picky on wings, and she told the owner they were some of the best she's had. I couldn't agree more. Plus, the nachos and homemade chips...all good stuff. They are generous with portions and happy to make your visit a welcome one.
The beer is rather tasty, too. Some may not like it as much, but I think it just depends on your taste preference and if you land on the right beer. (You know, like with ALL micro-breweries.) Some of them I don't like, but that isn't because it isn't good. I'm just selective. And, I ALWAYS select the chili beer. Yes, CHILI beer. You gotta try it. In fact, if you want to try more than one, they have a sampler of beer that you can order.
Spacious seating, a friendly staff, and ample outdoor seating in the summer months. Drive by on a Friday afternoon, you may just see me lounging with my chili beer and noshing on some chips. So, the next time you are around SLU and shopping at some of the trendy botiques in the area, drop on by Buffalo for a beer and cup o' chili. It will be worth it. -
Review from Bryan H.
Mahomet, IL
6/15/2008
We just had their microbrew flight of beers. The chili beer was the only unique one. It made the back of my throat burn a little, but in a good way :)
The service was great!
I would drink here and eat at Pappy's next door. -
Review from Joseph P.
Saint Louis, MO
3/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
This is a place that definitely benefits from being in the same building as the now legendary Pappys. Like a good 75% of the customers that probably wander in here, we settled on it mainly because the line at Pappys was too damn long and we were hungry dammit!
To be fair, this place was the backup and I did want to try it out, so I am not meaning to disrespect this fine establishment and I am glad it is here. That being said, it was a pretty good lunch that almost hit the spot.
I had the green chili burger, which was pretty flavorful. I'd give it a solid B. Homemade chips..hell yes!! The beer I had (it was a blond ale that I don't remember the name of) was a bit lackluster. I wasn't really in the beer drinking mood though due to it being the early afternoon and I was still recovering from the previous night. I didn't get to try any of the other ones.
The space itself is kinda neat. They definitely go all out with the Buffalo theme. It seems like a good spot to have a happy hour if you work nearby. Service was pretty good.
Overall, I'd say this is a good place to try out, especially if the line at Pappys is too long. I'm always happy to see more microbrews popping up in the area. -
Review from Snarf H.
Ballwin, MO
4/29/2010
Came upon this place after seeking out Pappy's...needed a cold, hoppy brew after that huge slab of scrumptious ribs. Went to the right place!!! The bartender (who was outstanding and super personable) suggested their very own Rye IPA- which in my opinion was pretty darn close to a perfect beer... and I'd definitely go back for more. We got the "sampler" too- which was fun to try. The oatmeal stout was special and interesting- rich with chocolatey and coffee flavors.
All in all- a really cool place with an excellent variety of brews and a great bartender. Giving it four stars, but debated for a moment ONLY because, for whatever reason, it seemed our waitress was having a bad night or something and unfortunately, it really showed... -
Review from Chris R.
3/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Stopped by here before the Blues game to avoid all the St Patrick's day parties closer to the arena. We pulled up and saw Pappy's...we had both heard wonderful things about pappy's, but for some reason we decided on Buffalo Brewing.
We were greeted and sat immediately. It took just a bit long to get greeted by our server and get our drink orders, but from there on out we had tremendous service. Even a second waiter and a manager (I'm assuming he was the manager) came buy to check on us from time to time to make sure we didn't need anything.
My friend and I both had a Buffalo Burger and a home Blonde beer. The beer was smooth, the burger had great flavor. The mac and cheese side dish was awesome and the fries were just ok. I was happy with the burger also, but the lack of Heintz ketchup was a little disappointing. I just don't understand why restaurants try to save a few cents and get bad ketchup. Continuing, the buffalo burger had real good flavor, despite the poor ketchup.
The atmosphere was relaxed and casual. The bar was modern and inviting. The covered outdoor seating would be nice in better weather. It was hard to pass up pappy's in the same building, but I was not disappointed. -
Review from Corey J.
Saint Louis, MO
8/30/2011
I can't wait to have lunch this week with you guys! Always great, fresh and fantastic!
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Review from Craig B.
11/20/2008
I've been to Buffalo Brewing Co three times. My first experience was for lunch. I ordered the Bangers and Mash, which is sausages (bangers) served in or with mashed potatoes. The bangers at Buffalo were made from a mixture of bison meat and pork. While tasty, they were very tough. I was not impressed with any of the food items I saw coming out of the kitchen. I have also tried their potato chip appetizer that is covered in cheese and bacon; the cheese wasnt melted all the way. I dont think Buffalo Brewing is the place to go for lunch or dinner.
The beer is pretty good. I first had it at the St. Louis Micro Brew Fest in 2008. The Buffalo Drool is pretty good for a dark ale. I tried the beer flight on my last visit and had a few new beers which were not on the menu. One was a dark vanilla ale which was very tasty, and the other was said to be a Belgian style beer. The Belgian no where close to any Belgian beer I have had before. Later that same visit I over heard the bartender telling a customer that the beer was more of a darker color hefeweizen. The chili beer was unique, but I was glad I only had a sample size glass. -
Review from Joe B.
12/11/2009
For this review, I'll start from the outside and work my way in. When you come upon this conveniently-located building, there is ample street and free lot parking. Once inside, you'll find the restaurant is connected via hallway to The U and Pappy's Smokehouse, which is good news for people who are indecisive about where they want to eat. When the weather warms up, there's also an spacious patio with a view of beautiful Lindell Ave.
If you're resolve to eat at Buffalo is steadfast, and there's no reason it shouldn't be, you'll enter into the large dining area, which is populated with Western decor and friendly staff. Now onto the substance: food and drink.
Buffalo Brewing Co. is, as its name suggests, a microbrewery and while they wont have all their styles available all the time, there's plenty of unique beers to try. Their food is always awesome, especially since it's hard to find good bison these days. And the prices are great considering the quality and quantity of food. In short, there's no reason why you shouldn't go here quite a few times. -
Review from Peter R.
Grand Prairie, TX
6/15/2008
I've been here several times in an attempt to sample the menu in its entirety. The first time, I tried the quesadillas, which were a bit greasy at the end (it has the fast-food effect: gets greasy as it gets cold), but it wasn't bad for the price ($6.50 and filling).
Next time was the buffalo burger, which I really enjoyed. It was a handful, as most burgers should be. A bit more pricey (I think 7.50 or so), but seemed well worth it. -
Review from Steve G.
Saint Louis, MO
8/3/2011
Went in for the first time. I tried a sampler of all six beers. Loved three, the buffalo drool, the red, and the chili, although drinking it on a 104 degree day probably wasnt smart. I had a buffalo burger, and it was fantastic!!! Dimetre the bartender was great. He helped us with great suggestions and conversation. Cant wait to go back!!!!
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Review from Lesley S.
3/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is a spot to grab a beer or two while waiting for the line to Pappy's die down. The jalapeno beer is the only beer I have found that I really like and they don't always have it. =( Most other beers are quite bitter.
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Review from Kevin H.
Leesburg, VA
7/20/2009
I have now traveled (since February BTW) to St. Louis more than I really would have cared to this past year. At least once a trip (at least being the key phrase there) I hit up Pappy's for some wonderful southern BBQ. Buffalo Brewing Co. is right there so this time I finally decided it was time to give it a try.
I read the reviews of the place before going and I must admit I was a little worried walking in but those fears were quickly erased.
Starting with the beer I was asked by the bartender what type of beer I generally drink to which I was recommended the India Brown Ale (IBA). Very dark, very hoppy beer, beer was fantastic. At one point after finding out I wasn't from the area the bartender offered me three more samples of beers (Heffeweisen, a Red and a fruitier beer) all of which again were fantastic. It was somewhat of a slow night so I was also able to have a nice beer conversation with the bartender.
My order was the Buffalo Bangers with my second side being apple sauce. The sausage was perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and nice and juicy on the inside. Perfect blend between buffalo, beef, pork and spices. The mashed potatoes were spot on; I needed NO salt to complement the dish. Finally the apple sauce was obviously home made. You can't fake the chunks of apple this stuff had in it.
Great food, great beer, friendly staff. Very much recommend. -
Review from Robert G.
Milpitas, CA
6/12/2009
Buffalo drool was good. My buffalo burger was bit on the salty side, but complimented the beer very well. It came with a side of chips which were like kettle chips and i chose mac and cheese.
I know i was in Cards country, but the NBA finals were on and nobody was watching the already decided baseball game, and they didn't want to change the channel until the game was done.
Honestly, we went here looking for Pappy's Smokehouse, which we later learned was in the same building, but in the back. We turned into this place instead, but decided it looked cool enough to stay. Yummy beer, ok food, friendly waitress- this place is A-OK. -
Review from Inigo M.
San Francisco, CA
2/22/2011
Chill place to hang after pigging out next door at Pappy's. Bartenders generally pleasant.
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Review from Sarah C.
Saint Louis, MO
4/6/2011
Good beer, good chill... what more could I ask for?
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Review from Freakin A.
Saint Louis, MO
5/22/2008
Angus melt and "Buffalo Drool" beer was very good. Seafood seems like an odd choice at such a place. Price was right. Service was decent. I will be back. Also, they have a 10% off coupon on their website right now.
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Review from Doug R.
Springfield, MO
3/23/2010 1 Check-in Here
I'm sticking to the beer for this review as there aren't too many specifics yet discussing it. Although, while we were drinking a lot of the food looked pretty good. Very rustic, and usually large proportions. I wouldn't mind eating here...but with Pappy's next door...come o' man!
In order to dip our wicks in as many beers as possible here, we decided to go for the sampler thing. First of all, don't get too excited by the choices whenever you look at the beer menu as they have ALL their seasonal options on the menu. Just look up at the chalk board and go from there. We were able to get the Golden Ale, The Buffalo Drool, Double IPA, Hefeweizen, Red lager, and Rye IPA.
The Golden was extremely light and had a pretty strongly carbonated mouthfeel. This would definitely be a good summer choice. The double IPA was very malty and fairly hoppy, but for me, it was more chewy than I desire. There may have been a mix up with the Red lager and the Rye IPA because these beers tasted the exact same: easy drinking, lightly malty and pretty smooth. However! Since I absolutely do not care for Rye beers, I didn't complain. My two favorite beers were the Hefe and Drool. The Hefe was a little too carbonated for my taste, but thanks to the more subtle bananay yeast, was still balanced. I will get this beer again when I am here. The drool was nicely malted, and had a very subtle, toffe malt taste. It was thinner than a porter, but stronger than a brown ale, very smooth. Let this warm up just a little bit and you'll be good to go. One cool note: I asked the-who I assume was the manager/maybe owner, about some beer brewing stuff and he was super cool; obliging me enough to show me the brewing log book. I love beer guys. You share a little bit of passion with them and their world is yours. Very cool. He also let me try their oatmeal stout that was currently fermenting. It was a little punchy up front, and slightly astringent, but will probably be very very good whenever it is finished, thanks to the wheaty, warm and dry finish. Check it out.
So, kitschy buffalo, wild west decor aside, this is a good place to get some beer if you need a break (if possible) from Schlafly's Tap Room or if you are looking to get a little drinky before seeing a show at the Firebird. Side note: don't come here to fuck around. While we were drinking we watched Mother Hen with fire in her eyes patrol the seating of customers and exact her control over a few people who may have "been in the wrong place". Long story short-come here to spend money and you'll be ok. -
Review from Thomas M.
Saint Louis, MO
8/16/2011
I ate here and got frozen food reheated in a microwave, don't pay to eat here.
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Review from Jennifer B.
Grover, MO
5/9/2008
There are three things that are good here: the buffalo bangers, the mussels and the beer can chicken. If you order these items, you will be happy because they are excellent. I cannot give high reviews to the rest of the menu as I have not tried everything, and the items I have tried - fish and chips and the shrooms - were not to my liking, as they were bland and drenched in oil. I will come back for the aforementioned excellent items, but am wary of venturing further.
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Review from Kelly S.
Saint Louis, MO
5/27/2008
the menu was diverse enough and the service and atmosphere was decent enough that we'll likely try again, but this trip was largely a "miss." i understand that every restaurant has its specialties, but when you have buffalo in your name, you might want to make sure the buffalo burgers and buffalo wings are worthy. the burgers were over-cooked and boring. the wings were worthy of a "25-cent wing night" at a sports bar. not quite imo's-bad, but not much better. they made me want growlers or cullpeppers. the homemade potatochips were worthy, though, and like the other reviewers have mentioned, the staff is friendly and professional.
also, no highchairs. -
Review from Rebecca T.
Saint Louis, MO
5/23/2010
We had poor service, just took way too long to get a drink and they never checked back on us after dropping off the food. So, that's part of this low rating. Outside of that, the food is more like 2 stars, nothing special and a couple of items just aren't good. We've been twice and it's just not worth coming back.
