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The Ward - Buffalo Riverworks, Buffalo, NY

The Ward - Buffalo Riverworks

4.2
4.2
416 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Buffalo Riverworks, Buffalo’s biggest entertainment destination. The Ward @ Riverworks features contemporary American cuisine served in an industrial rustic setting. Our snow-globe inspired architecture boasts a menu of handcrafted beers and Buffalo originals, including the Riverworks Spicy Buffalo Clam Chowder, the Bacon Jam Burger, and the Trainwreck beer braised Pot Roast Stack.
We are proudly part of the Pearl Street Family of Companies, and committed to Buffalo’s renaissance, “Rebuilding Buffalo, one pint at a time!” Our fully functioning brewery, retrofitted into the former Wheeler-GLF grain elevator, is what we believe to be the first brewery inside a silo in the world! With three expansive bars inside our main facility, the fourth bar is located within the silo, adjacent to the Riverworks Beergarden. More information in the PRIVATE EVENTS section of OpenTable. Visit https://ticketpeak.com/res/psgtix for BrewYears Eve! WE ARE OPEN YEAR ROUND - See VIEW MORE

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (716) 342-2292
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Cuttita
  • Catering
    Expect innovation at Riverworks! Offering a variety of activities, Buffalo Riverworks features two regulation-sized ice rinks for winter sports, and a 25-foot big screen TV to view all of your broadcasted sports. Home of the Queen City Roller Girls, experience live roller derby, and with a state of the art sound system and exceptional acoustics, experience professionally produced performances from acts like Rob Thomas and Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls! Riverworks is THE HOME of large party accommodations. Call us for private events, team building adventures, bar parties, banquets, winter ice tournaments, and dining reservations.
  • Private party facilities
    Our tank-to-tap brewery specializes in ales and with the varieties we brew, something will always tantalize your taste buds. Trainwreck is a German Amber Ale, brewed with imported malts & hops and Bin House Brown is a malty & toasty Dark English Pub Ale. The cloudy and hoppy Rejuvenator is a New England IPA; Wheeler Wheat, a German Hefeweizen, is accentuated with banana & clove, and the light, crisp & refreshing Conveyor Cream Ale is absolutely delicious! Looking for something unique? Riverworks has it! Paying homage to a local breakfast cereal giant, we are extremely proud of such brews as Fruit Loop Sour, Coco Puff Porter, Cinnamon Toast Krunch Ale, and Buffalo Rising Bran Dubbel, a Belgian Style Ale. Come discover your new favorite! GIFT CARDS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT!
  • Neighbourhood
    Buffalo
  • Cross Street
    Michigan Street
  • Parking details
    NON-EVENT parking is free daily. ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PAID PARKING. TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION DURING BUSY EVENTS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO PARK ON OHIO STREET OR ANY OTHER NEARBY STREET AND WALK ON OVER THE MICHIGAN ST. BRIDGE IF THE BRIDGE BECOMES BACKED UP.
  • Public transit
    Find the best route to Riverworks by using this link: https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-Buffalo_RiverWorks-Buffalo_NY-efsite_531265b3498e96f5b92da0d1-1402
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 416 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

416 Reviews
  1. RobynR

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was nothing special to write about. Service was mediocre. Won’t be returning. Wish we would have been able to sit on the patio instead of inside.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The reservation was for 6pm which we showed up for. Got seated within minutes. Waiter was nice and got our drink order right away. When drinks came maybe 10 mins later we placed our order for 2 burgers. After waiting for almost an hour and 20 mins we decided we couldn’t wait any longer and just wanted to leave. Checked in with our waiter but just said sorry and never gave answers as to where the food was. Left super hungry and not very happy with anything

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  3. MaryK

    New York City

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Soup was cold. Appetizer never came out. Dinner was incorrect.

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  4. RobertaD

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were late in the day on Mothers' Day so many items were gone; the help was tired and service was extremely slow!

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  5. MaryG

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was hosting a Mother's Day Brunch at the time I scheduled my reservation. This was not made apparent during the reservation process on OpenTable. I suggest double checking the restaurant's website for alternate events before booking. We were looking forward to the regular menu and were stuck with gross buffet food and getting our own drinks and silverware. Disappointed.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The hostess was very annoyed at the people coming in. The waffle table at the buffet was moving in slow motion and we were unable to get any of them, due to the long line. The food we did have was good! Our waitress who brought our drinks way very attentive! Overall it was a nice experience!

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  7. JoyC

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had late reservations and they ran out of waffles and fried chicken, it was very disappointing! The prime rib was good but cold and they were out of the bread pudding and it didn’t appear there were any other desserts or they ran out of those too!

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  8. ChristopherA

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Cold food. Ran out of the only hot food which was waffles. Service was horrible. Waited 40 mins in line for a waffle. Someone else went up the other side of the buffet, skipping 8 people in line and got service before any of us. Waited 50 mins for our waiter to bring us our check. That only happened because we asked 3 other staff members to find him. Can’t believe we spent 39 each for a plate of cold potatoes, bacon, roast beef, and chicken

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Out of most of the entrees by 7pm. Food was dry and portions small. Not enough dressing on salad.

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  10. BeanD

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to this restaurant before. The staff is very nice and fun to talk to. The food is excellent. Lots of choices. I cannot wait to come back I. The warmer weather.

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FAQs

The Ward - Buffalo Riverworks offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (716) 342-2292.

The Ward - Buffalo Riverworks is rated 4.2 stars by 416 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for The Ward - Buffalo Riverworks

359 Ganson Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Michigan Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Buffalo
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    NON-EVENT parking is free daily. ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PAID PARKING. TO ALLEVIATE TRAFFIC CONGESTION DURING BUSY EVENTS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO PARK ON OHIO STREET OR ANY OTHER NEARBY STREET AND WALK ON OVER THE MICHIGAN ST. BRIDGE IF THE BRIDGE BECOMES BACKED UP.
  • Public transit
    Find the best route to Riverworks by using this link: https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-Buffalo_RiverWorks-Buffalo_NY-efsite_531265b3498e96f5b92da0d1-1402
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Cuttita
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (716) 342-2292
  • Catering
    Expect innovation at Riverworks! Offering a variety of activities, Buffalo Riverworks features two regulation-sized ice rinks for winter sports, and a 25-foot big screen TV to view all of your broadcasted sports. Home of the Queen City Roller Girls, experience live roller derby, and with a state of the art sound system and exceptional acoustics, experience professionally produced performances from acts like Rob Thomas and Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls! Riverworks is THE HOME of large party accommodations. Call us for private events, team building adventures, bar parties, banquets, winter ice tournaments, and dining reservations.
  • Private party facilities
    Our tank-to-tap brewery specializes in ales and with the varieties we brew, something will always tantalize your taste buds. Trainwreck is a German Amber Ale, brewed with imported malts & hops and Bin House Brown is a malty & toasty Dark English Pub Ale. The cloudy and hoppy Rejuvenator is a New England IPA; Wheeler Wheat, a German Hefeweizen, is accentuated with banana & clove, and the light, crisp & refreshing Conveyor Cream Ale is absolutely delicious! Looking for something unique? Riverworks has it! Paying homage to a local breakfast cereal giant, we are extremely proud of such brews as Fruit Loop Sour, Coco Puff Porter, Cinnamon Toast Krunch Ale, and Buffalo Rising Bran Dubbel, a Belgian Style Ale. Come discover your new favorite! GIFT CARDS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND MAKE THE PERFECT GIFT!
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