"A Delightful Culinary Experience by the Water""I recently visited Old Man River in North Tonawanda and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The restaurant boasts a charming, casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed dining experience. The standout feature is definitely its location – right by the water, providing a serene backdrop for a meal.The menu offers a variety of options, catering to different tastes. I particularly enjoyed their seafood selections, which were fresh and well-prepared. The service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall positive experience.The only downside was a slight wait for our food, possibly due to the crowd, but it was worth it for the quality of the meal. Additionally, while the seating was comfortable, more shaded areas would be appreciated during sunny days.Overall, Old Man River provides a delightful mix of good food, scenic views, and friendly service. It's a great spot for both locals and visitors looking for a laid-back dining experience by the water. I'm looking forward to my next visit!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Riverboat Burger, River Burger and Sweet Potato Fries, Lobster Rolls
Sharon DeGraffenreid
A little disappointed in clams casino.? maybe my expectations were a little too high. . . otherwise - craft brews - great! Music - terrific, staff - fabulous!, atmosphere - as always a party! ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Robert Foss
I first discovered Old Man River back in 1983 while residing in Amherst. Left WNY in 1985 and have made it a point to stop here anytime I'm back for a visit. Most recently, stopped in on 8/22/23 for lunch and found the menu selection to be terrific, quality of the food top notch and service A plus. Beautiful weather day and that made the river scenery very enjoyable. Kudos from Las Vegas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Calandra
I can never come up with new words that describe how perfect everything is at Old Man River. The food, the drinks are always great, had a dozen raw clams as usual top shelf, Followed by a big foot hot dog!! But the best part of going there is the people. They are top shelf and service is what really makes or breaks a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle H.
Just ate here, spent $68 for 3 people, the seafood chowder reminded me of the smell of pit toilets, tasted disgusting. The pulled pork was dry and crunchy and I got about a tablespoon full of pork and two tablespoons of cole slaw. My son told 3 people no Mayo and they put mayo on his burger and forgot his tomato. .
Yasir Alqaysi
Live music that fills your heart on a fun summer day! Enjoying the water and the nice view, people watching and eating, how else would someone want to spend their summer ☀️? The food was great and big portions so recommended ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Deb Hanks
Great clams. We also enjoyed the thick crab cakes & calamari. Made a trip from Dunkirk just to try the place out. You really get your $ worth for the price. Will be back next year for sure. If I had children this is the place. One side you can order burger, hot dogs etc, the other seafood or bbq. Great options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anthony Sokolik
A great place place right on the water with great retro atmosphere. It's been a neighborhood favorite for decades and is still a go to place to grab some food and listen to some music on a warm summer nightVegetarian options: They offer Beyond burgers as well as portobello mushrooms and "bunny" dogs (carrots)Kid-friendliness: With its fun casual atmosphere, it's great for kidsWheelchair accessibility: There are really no stairs anywhere and would be possible to move around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Hamburger, Burger and Fries, Fries
Garet Jax
Plant-based options: carrot dog, beyond burger, garden burger. Near Niagara River bike path. Great view, food, summer atmosphere, live music on certain days.
Big Art
Great service and food. Will go back and check out the seafood shack.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Hot Dog with Onion Tinga, Fries, Onion Rings
The Fire Chief burger is so good! Also, my daughter loved the Bunny Dog (grilled carrot on a hot dog bun) and the ambience and service were great too. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manny U.
A relaxing environment. Service was amazing. The food was amazing. Right across the street a small park to hang out with a nice peaceful view
Stephanie Smith
This place IS 4th of July! Fast service, great summer food, great people watching! Pic are a Chicago dog, a Bunny Dog, Lobster Roll and clams.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Lewis
Great place to hang out on the roof top dining even have some ice cream. Great view of: Niawanda Park Route266,Tonawanda, NY14150 and Niagara River Great bands and food. What's not to like!!! ❤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Niema K.
The food was awful. Dreadful. Well let me not say I wouldn't recommend the place. The place seemed cool. There was a live band playing. The place was crowded outside and pretty packed inside as well. The seafood I would not recommend. I saw chicken sandwiches and hotdogs topped with different things and burgers that all looked good. I would go back to try those items. The seafood however was horrible. Every tasted like it was directly out of the freezer. The calamari was rubbery. The shrimp was awful, there was nothing seasoned. They tasted freezer burnt. Some of them were soapy on the bottom. How when nothing on my plate was wet??? The macaroni was all types of dry. It was flavorless and dry. It was reminiscent of macaroni out the box like craft or something but after it's sat out all day on the stove. Then you add a little after to reheat it and serve it. That's what it tasted like. The crab cakes were nasty, they seemed old and dry. They tasted fishy as if they were left out then refrozen. There was no flavor other than fishy and blah. I tried using the sauces the provided. The cocktail sauce was good however it did not help the seafood. The tarter sauce was nasty and watery. It tasted like mayonnaise and not a good brand. Like it was to mayonnaisey. The orange sauce tasted like tarts and cocktail combined. I tried the hot sausage and still the food was not good. The potato wedges were very good though. I'd get those again. The service was fast. And the customer service was decent. I'll go back again with people so we can try different dishes to review. Did I mention this was $38? Absolutely not worth $9 let alone almost $40z To the owner. Listen baby don't ever come at me telling me that I shouldn't have made a review about your business on a platform that is made for reviews! Make that make sense! Are you serious? I should have told management and not come on social media???? you have got to be kidding. Listen one thing for certain NIEMA is going to tell the truth. I made positive comments about your establishment and even said I would return to try other items. You felt it made sense to tell me me my actions in writing my review were incorrect. Yeah don't ever do that again. I wrote what I wrote. None of the food I had was fresh. Stop lying!!!! Not only was it not fresh but definitely frozen it tasted freezer burnt like I said. It was nasty. I do NOT recommend the seafood at you r establishment period!!!!! Don't ever come at me negative for doing what I'm supposed to do, what I have the right to do and I'm not paid to do it. I do it because it's real and people would love to know. Now what you can do is go take my commentary as advise and upgrade your seafood or take it off the menu. Either way learn to accept Criticism especially from me. I'm going to be honest every time. Now go and enjoy your day .
"A Delightful Culinary Experience by the Water""I recently visited Old Man River in North Tonawanda and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The restaurant boasts a charming, casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed dining experience. The standout feature is definitely its location – right by the water, providing a serene backdrop for a meal.The menu offers a variety of options, catering to different tastes. I particularly enjoyed their seafood selections, which were fresh and well-prepared. The service was friendly and efficient, adding to the overall positive experience.The only downside was a slight wait for our food, possibly due to the crowd, but it was worth it for the quality of the meal. Additionally, while the seating was comfortable, more shaded areas would be appreciated during sunny days.Overall, Old Man River provides a delightful mix of good food, scenic views, and friendly service. It's a great spot for both locals and visitors looking for a laid-back dining experience by the water. I'm looking forward to my next visit!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Riverboat Burger, River Burger and Sweet Potato Fries, Lobster Rolls
A little disappointed in clams casino.? maybe my expectations were a little too high. . . otherwise - craft brews - great! Music - terrific, staff - fabulous!, atmosphere - as always a party! ???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
I first discovered Old Man River back in 1983 while residing in Amherst. Left WNY in 1985 and have made it a point to stop here anytime I'm back for a visit. Most recently, stopped in on 8/22/23 for lunch and found the menu selection to be terrific, quality of the food top notch and service A plus. Beautiful weather day and that made the river scenery very enjoyable. Kudos from Las Vegas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can never come up with new words that describe how perfect everything is at Old Man River. The food, the drinks are always great, had a dozen raw clams as usual top shelf, Followed by a big foot hot dog!! But the best part of going there is the people. They are top shelf and service is what really makes or breaks a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just ate here, spent $68 for 3 people, the seafood chowder reminded me of the smell of pit toilets, tasted disgusting. The pulled pork was dry and crunchy and I got about a tablespoon full of pork and two tablespoons of cole slaw. My son told 3 people no Mayo and they put mayo on his burger and forgot his tomato. .
Live music that fills your heart on a fun summer day! Enjoying the water and the nice view, people watching and eating, how else would someone want to spend their summer ☀️? The food was great and big portions so recommended ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great clams. We also enjoyed the thick crab cakes & calamari. Made a trip from Dunkirk just to try the place out. You really get your $ worth for the price. Will be back next year for sure. If I had children this is the place. One side you can order burger, hot dogs etc, the other seafood or bbq. Great options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A great place place right on the water with great retro atmosphere. It's been a neighborhood favorite for decades and is still a go to place to grab some food and listen to some music on a warm summer nightVegetarian options: They offer Beyond burgers as well as portobello mushrooms and "bunny" dogs (carrots)Kid-friendliness: With its fun casual atmosphere, it's great for kidsWheelchair accessibility: There are really no stairs anywhere and would be possible to move around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Hamburger, Burger and Fries, Fries
Plant-based options: carrot dog, beyond burger, garden burger. Near Niagara River bike path. Great view, food, summer atmosphere, live music on certain days.
Great service and food. Will go back and check out the seafood shack.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Hot Dog with Onion Tinga, Fries, Onion Rings
Restaurantji Recommends
The Fire Chief burger is so good! Also, my daughter loved the Bunny Dog (grilled carrot on a hot dog bun) and the ambience and service were great too. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A relaxing environment. Service was amazing. The food was amazing. Right across the street a small park to hang out with a nice peaceful view
This place IS 4th of July! Fast service, great summer food, great people watching! Pic are a Chicago dog, a Bunny Dog, Lobster Roll and clams.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to hang out on the roof top dining even have some ice cream. Great view of: Niawanda Park Route266,Tonawanda, NY14150 and Niagara River Great bands and food. What's not to like!!! ❤
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was awful. Dreadful. Well let me not say I wouldn't recommend the place. The place seemed cool. There was a live band playing. The place was crowded outside and pretty packed inside as well. The seafood I would not recommend. I saw chicken sandwiches and hotdogs topped with different things and burgers that all looked good. I would go back to try those items. The seafood however was horrible. Every tasted like it was directly out of the freezer. The calamari was rubbery. The shrimp was awful, there was nothing seasoned. They tasted freezer burnt. Some of them were soapy on the bottom. How when nothing on my plate was wet??? The macaroni was all types of dry. It was flavorless and dry. It was reminiscent of macaroni out the box like craft or something but after it's sat out all day on the stove. Then you add a little after to reheat it and serve it. That's what it tasted like. The crab cakes were nasty, they seemed old and dry. They tasted fishy as if they were left out then refrozen. There was no flavor other than fishy and blah. I tried using the sauces the provided. The cocktail sauce was good however it did not help the seafood. The tarter sauce was nasty and watery. It tasted like mayonnaise and not a good brand. Like it was to mayonnaisey. The orange sauce tasted like tarts and cocktail combined. I tried the hot sausage and still the food was not good. The potato wedges were very good though. I'd get those again. The service was fast. And the customer service was decent. I'll go back again with people so we can try different dishes to review. Did I mention this was $38? Absolutely not worth $9 let alone almost $40z To the owner. Listen baby don't ever come at me telling me that I shouldn't have made a review about your business on a platform that is made for reviews! Make that make sense! Are you serious? I should have told management and not come on social media???? you have got to be kidding. Listen one thing for certain NIEMA is going to tell the truth. I made positive comments about your establishment and even said I would return to try other items. You felt it made sense to tell me me my actions in writing my review were incorrect. Yeah don't ever do that again. I wrote what I wrote. None of the food I had was fresh. Stop lying!!!! Not only was it not fresh but definitely frozen it tasted freezer burnt like I said. It was nasty. I do NOT recommend the seafood at you r establishment period!!!!! Don't ever come at me negative for doing what I'm supposed to do, what I have the right to do and I'm not paid to do it. I do it because it's real and people would love to know. Now what you can do is go take my commentary as advise and upgrade your seafood or take it off the menu. Either way learn to accept Criticism especially from me. I'm going to be honest every time. Now go and enjoy your day .