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Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill

Name: Burning Buffalo Bar & Grill
Address: 1504 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
Telephone: +17162599060

The rule of thumb on Burning Buffalo's short but sweet menu is pub grub brought a bit upscale, but not too far — Burning Buffalo is not a dive by any means, but it's no cooler-than-thou "new Buffalo" hipster hangout either — with an emphasis on bison and other game meat. For example, check out the bison meatloaf, which comes in a delicious gravy made with stout beer, and the build-your-own burger option, wherein you can mix-and-match over 20 cheeses, vegetable toppings, condiments, and a patty of either premium ground steak, bison, or a daily selection of wild game (anything from alligator to wild boar to ostrich).

Address: 1504 Hertel Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 23
Hours: Sun-Thu 3PM-midnight, Fri Sat 3PM-2AM
Price: $15-40
Phone: +17162599060
Website: theburningbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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