New York Beer Project Lodge

"I’ve gone three times now since opening. The building is stunning and really has the lodge look and feel to it. An impressive entrance with various animal paw prints on the concrete walkway. A very cool touch. *WARNING* if you’re looking to have conversation at the table and actually want to hear this is not the place for you. It’s very loud and you’ll be talking loudly just to hold a conversation* The bar room on the right is open seating and has a massive wall tv with all the sports. This side is first come first serve. The bar room on the left you will wait for a table. Sometimes upwards if an hour or more. The first two times we ordered the soft pretzel and queso to start. The pretzel was hard and very tough. On the third visit we ordered it lightly baked and it came out soft and it was delicious. The beer cheese that comes with the pretzel has a slight kick to it and is real tasty. My wife and I split the beef on weck and seasonal crab cakes. The roast beef was a perfect medium rare and delicious. The crab cake we loved and said we’d put it up with the quality you receive when visiting the coast. The menu says fresh cut fries however the bar tender said that’s not actually the case but the box they have in the freezer says “fresh cut” so that’s what they have in the menu. The “fresh cut fries” are subpar but the sweet potato fries with their cinnamon sauce was amazing. I ordered the Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese and although it was good the portion size for the price has been undercut. On the third visit my wife did another beef on weck but this time the roast beef came out overcooked and it was tough and chewy. I opted for the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and I have to say it wasn’t even the tiniest bit spicy. It was a fried chicken breast with like a mild dry rub. It was more like a chicken patty sandwich and I would not recommend if you’re looking for something with heat to it. We toured the event center space upstairs and if you can afford to host your event here I can promise you it’ll be a huge hit with your guests. Each room is beautifully decorated and there is a theme behind each room. Out of the three visits I can say that we will return, we hope though some quality or product changes are made as the restaurant settles in."

"First time at this new Place. The building is magnificent! Very much a grand place, huge bar and seating, very impressive. The menu was a diverse choice of traditional pub style choices. We had a table of 4 and everyone liked their food choices. we each had a beverage from the bar, i ordered the Lager, was told they were out of that and several others??!! Then our waitress came back to the table and surprise they had more. Tried it, it was good. everyone else enjoyed their drinks. We sat in the "Kelly" room, with large windows and high ceiling. The acoustics are terrible, the room was full for lunch and we had a very difficult time hearing the conversation at my table it was so loud. Burger I had was good, nothing special, it was warm and cooked correctly, not hot, like it was done and waiting in the window to be served. Fries were cold, definitely were out of the fryer for some length of time."

"First of all, I am not a beer drinker so I cannot review them. I happened to go to this location twice in one week and both times I sat at the bar near the grove. I was also waited on the same bartender Michael L each time. He was polite, attentive, and had good food recommendations . My boyfriend got a pizza the first visit and I got the chicken tacos by Michael’s recommendation. Pizza was good and those tacos were packed with tasty chicken! The second time around I came with my Mom. She wanted the mozzarella log appetizer so I just ordered a side Caesar for my meal to offset the gluttony. The logs were massive, but to me the breading could use some more seasoning. My mother got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and Michael suggested adding truffle fries. I ended up winning on this choice as I polished off about half these delicious fries after my Mom got full! I will be ordering that sandwich next time I come because it looked and smelled great! This place is massive, but my Mom was able to get around fine with her walker. We left through the grove exit, as the bar area was getting crowded. I think beer prices seem on par with other breweries, well drinks are a little pricey and wine is reasonably priced."

"New York Beer Project in Orchard Park is a beer lover's paradise, akin to a Bass Pro for beer. The place is huge, offering a visually stimulating environment. Our waitress, Nikki, was exceptional. She went above and beyond in her service, offering a fantastic selection of food that was absolutely delicious. The variety and quality of beer is impressive. A must-visit for any beer enthusiast."

"Came here within the first week of being open and I HIGHLY recommend it. It's a huge spot, plenty of space to move around. They have a side of the restaurant that's first come first serve (bar area AND tables) and a regular dining area. The drinks are priced on the higher end but they're strong and tasty. There's a revolving seasonal menu. Great place for events. Can't wait to come back!"