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Lucky Day Whiskey Bar - Steakhouse in Buffalo, New York

Lucky Day Whiskey Bar

4.6 (947 reviews)

320 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202

Restaurant
Bar

About Lucky Day Whiskey Bar - steak house in Buffalo, New York

Trendy bar with a warm, historic vibe offering a vast range of whiskey & bourbon, plus casual bites.

Customer Review Summary

Lucky Day Whiskey Bar is highly praised for its exceptional food and inviting atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the outstanding whiskey fried pickles, Chateaubriand steak, and delicious cocktails. The ambiance is described as charming, with a speakeasy vibe and dim lighting, making it ideal for date nights or gatherings with friends. Service is generally noted to be attentive and friendly, although there were occasional mentions of less enthusiastic staff. Live jazz music adds to the enjoyable experience on select nights. Desserts received mixed reviews, but most were considered tasty. Overall, diners recommend making reservations and returning for repeat visits due to the attractive seasonal menu and overall dining experience.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
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4
129
3
38
2
14
1
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Based on 947 reviews

Julia Saunderson

1 month ago

We went for Valentine’s Day and were Majorly impressed. We got the whiskey fried pickles, a dozen oysters, and shared a 20 OZ Chateaubriand they had for a V day special. I’m not kidding when I say it was the best cut of beef I’ve ever had. Especially when you got to the very middle of it. Literal meat candy that melted in your mouth. They gave you this delicious red wine sauce too. Holy GOOD. My husband did get some Buffalo Trace whiskey since it is a whiskey bar, I just stuck with a coke. We had a really nice table back against the wall, with curtains on both sides of us so we could only really look out. It was such a nice night. Loved it ❤️

Stephen Perrino

6 months ago

A must go when in Buffalo for the night. I ate the best fried pickles anywhere in this extremely charming restaurant. Not to mention, the burger was second to none. Our server claimed she was new to waitressing but was the most attentive without being overly burdensome. Her guidance led to some amazing drinks and dining experiences. The night I went, they had a really nice jazz band. I'm not sure if that's every Saturday.

Holly B

4 weeks ago

What a cool spot, wish we had made a dinner reservation here as the atmosphere was awesome and the food reviews were great. We popped in here after a show for a drink and we loved the vibe. We ordered 2 old fashioneds, the MacKenzie Bib Rye and Wyoming Small Batch, both were amazing. Friendly bartender. Can't wait to go back for a dinner next time we visit Buffalo.

mary jo fazio

Omg this place is wonderful. The ambiance is perfect. I had the bourbon chicken with mashed potatoes. The chicken was amazing but the mashed potatoes need work. The cosmopolitan was not very good and the lemon tart was amazing. My friend had the steak tar tar, and the duck which were both amazing. Cheesecake was amazing. Service was fantastic except for our waitress. She was nice but rarely smiled and she didn't really care. We will definitely be back.

How it is Liz

11 months ago

Lucky Day Whiskey Bar is a chill place to go and relax while enjoying some great whiskey and some good comfort food in downtown Buffalo! Perfect for a date night or to hang with friends listening to live music. They have a huge bar serving endless options of whiskey, cocktails, beer, and wine. The atmosphere is dim and casual. It has a speakeasy vibe to it. The food was very good. We ordered a couple of their specials as well as the brussels on their regular menu. I highly recommend trying them! Comfortable seating with large private booths off to the side. Parking is easy right next door in the lot. Definitely an enjoyable evening!

DJ Shawver

4 months ago

Love it here. Amazing drinks, exceptional food, decent dessert. Wait staff is always on point and super friendly. Chill vibe all around, one of my favorite restaurants in Buffalo. The seasonal menu gives me an excuse to visit multiple times a year. On my last visit I had the bacon small plate (pictured) and French Onion and both were bangin.

Sue Shinbori

1 year ago

We dined here for our 23rd anniversary with good friends that live in the area. We were looking for somewhere special with a speakeasy old school feel. From the moment you walk in you're taken back to a time gone by. Warm and inviting with special books for dinner and drinks. We had our dinner in the upper level which was beautiful. The bar is absolutely beautiful and their bourbon selection is fantastic! Everything was perfect. The hostess was full of energy, lively and made us feel special the moment we walked in. Our server was wonderful. Drinks on point and food delicious. Highly recommend!! We loved everything about this and the experience was top notch. It we lived in western NY I know this would be a regular place to visit.

Joshua Wolff

Great place. Party of 6. Sat in nice semi secluded cove. Love that it’s dark and most of lighting comes from candles. No pictures of dinner, the wedge salad was perfect. Fat pc of iceberg, homemade blue cheese with chunks of blue crumble. Was that big pieces of bacon? Crispy Shallots. Very Buffalo…. First time having a dry aged steak. Perfectly cooked. Knocking service a point for not hearing me on the marrow butter. Overall 5/5. 10/10.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4 PM–1 AM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4 PM–1 AM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 4 PM–12 AM
Tuesday 4 PM–12 AM
Wednesday 4 PM–12 AM

Price Range

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