Adolf's Old First Ward Tavern

Don’t let the location or name spook you - this is proper local cuisine. A few buddies and I were in town for the Bills game, and we walked from downtown to here (coincidentally, we Ubered back). By the time we arrived, thirst was high, appetites were soaring, and this place met every expectation. Canadian I may be, but I drank a local amber, feasted on hot wings and a mesquite dry rub, and was well taken care of by the lovely waitstaff. A note on the wings - the flats were absurdly crispy and the drumsticks slightly meatier. This is more a crispy wing than a juicy. The blue cheese was thick, gently flavoured, and wonderfully cooling. And the fries were honestly amazing, a bit floppy just how I like ‘em. Amazing spot.

One of our many stops for wings while in Buffalo. Food was fantastic, we order medium wing with garlic parmesean. While the food was great, talking to the bar tender Joe better. If you want to truly know Buffalo get off the beaten path and explore places like this!!

My wife and I visited here recently for lunch with family. There were 6 of us altogether, and we sat in a table in the upper portion. I had a steak burger medium well with American cheese, mushrooms and bacon served with fries. My wife had chicken fingers with chips with the homemade bleu cheese. The burger was very delicious, and one of the best burgers I have had. My wife enjoyed her chicken fingers, although the homemade dressing wasn't creamy enough and was stiff. Table service was a bit long, but it was understandable due to the crowd and the time of day it was (lunchtime). Nice friendly pub atmosphere. Parking is a bit of a problem. Not many spots on South Park and you cannot park in the parking lot across the street at Carbones.

Wings don't get much better than this. I got 10 hot and 10 of Sully's salt & vinegar- both absolutely perfect. The homemade blue cheese sauce was incredible. Friendly quick service, a real homey vibe. Top shelf!

Despite coming in right before the kitchen closed, we were seated and served right away with great professionalism and kindness, and I couldn’t be more grateful! Was my first time at Adolfs and their wings are hands down some of the best in Buffalo! Highly recommend and cannot wait to go back!