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Colter Bay - Steakhouse in Buffalo, New York

Colter Bay

4.4 (575 reviews)

561 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14202

New American restaurant
Bar
Beer garden
Restaurant

About Colter Bay - steak house in Buffalo, New York

Buzzy brewpub with 30+ handcrafted beers on tap, sports on TVs & pub grub on the menu.

Customer Review Summary

Colter Bay has a diverse selection of drinks, including many beers and cocktails. The food, particularly the potato skins and spicy chicken sandwich, receives high praise. While some reviewers enjoyed the atmosphere, particularly during trivia night and on the patio, others had negative experiences with service and drink prices. Some guests found the bartenders unfriendly and noted issues like receiving no silverware with their meals. However, many highlighted the good food, quality service, and attentive staff, making it a popular choice for both food and drinks. Overall, opinions vary, but many express a desire to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
367
4
128
3
43
2
13
1
24
Based on 575 reviews

Daniel Torsell

5 months ago

This place is one of my favorite places to go grab some food and drinks! Their drink selection has lots of varieties of beers and cocktails as well. As far as the food...I highly recommend the potato skins. They are soooo good! I got the spicy chicken sandwich last time, and it was the perfect amount of spicy/savory. I recommend this bar to everyone looking for a good time.

Jennifer Barczykowski

3 weeks ago

Went here on a Tuesday night during trivia night. All the tables were reserved so we sat by the front window. I ended up staying a few hours and NO ONE ever sat at those “reserved “ tables the entire night. I also paid for my drink using my credit card. I had to ask the bartender twice for my credit card back. He seemed annoyed. I didn’t want to leave it open. It seemed kinda sketchy. The drinks were expensive and small. Bartender wasn’t very friendly. Ordered food, didn’t receive silverware. I don’t recommend this restaurant to anyone

Matthew Wilson

10 months ago

I had a great first impression of Colter Bay, they have an extensive beer and cider menu with a large variety of different breweries and flavour profiles to choose from. The patio was lovely on a warm Saturday afternoon. My family shared a nacho platter and some chicken wings. It was a great way to spend a Sunday in the long week end. I am looking forward to a return as the food looked very good.

Chelsea Borsack

2 months ago

Great food and service. Will return next time we’re in the area.

Nicole Golias

10 months ago

Quality buffalo spot with a good atmosphere for eating or drinking. Beer forward establishment but they also have some good cocktail selections. Had some cool live music when we were there on a Friday.

William Szewc

Great local bar. Ate 2 meals here - both excellent. Wide selection of beer on draft, additional bottle/can options.

Emily Peacock

Amazing service. Leo and Rose are such great servers. We had a celiac friend and they gave so much effort to make sure we were okay. We could eat here. Really appreciate it and will definitely be back!

Austin D’Amico

Sat at bar, served by John C. Guy was very friendly, talkative and knowledgeable about beers. My better half enjoyed it. Both got Korean chicken sandwich, both cleaned the plate. Will be back, added to the rotation of places we go

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12 PM–2 AM
Monday 2 PM–12 AM
Saturday 12 PM–2 AM
Sunday 12 PM–12 AM
Thursday 2 PM–12 AM
Tuesday 2 PM–12 AM
Wednesday 2 PM–12 AM

Price Range

$20–30