Mothers Restaurant
(716) 882-2989
33 Virginia Pl
Buffalo,
NY
14202
42.8977
-78.8735
Neighborhood: Allen
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In Short
Housed behind one of Buffalo's late-Victorian mansions, Mother's has a daffodil yellow exterior; the inside is half long bar, half dining room, with candles glowing on white tablecloths. In warm weather the sophisticated crowd spills into the iron-fenced garden. Appetizers like farfalle with chorizo and roasted tomatoes and goat cheese are generous. Standard Mother's fare includes bay scallops and black fettucine with spinach, red peppers and saffron cream, or duck and sausage cassoulet with white beans and pork sausage.
User Reviews
TanteMo
June 20, 2009
Having been numerous times to Mother's on various trips to Buffalo, I looked forward to yet another pleasant visit. After arriving a few minutes before our reservation time, my friend and I were told to wait to the side, though a few empty tables were set and ready. Other parties arrived, and were sat. Then two parties of two arrived, (each one man and one woman), and as I was near the hostess stand I over heard that neither party had a reservation. One of the parties was sat at a 4 top immediately, so at this point I leaned in and asked when we would be sat., and was told when our table was ready. I pointed out the 2nd available 4-top and was ignored. Couple #2 was then sat there.. Finally after a total of 20 minutes waiting time we were ushered to a small 2-top directly next to the full bar. Thus affording us an excellent view of all the bar patrons pants labels, and hem heights. While one of the 'straight' couples at the 4 top, were enjoying their Miller High Life, clad in concert t-shirts. We were basically ignored after I complained that a tipsy bar patron had knocked over our bottle of pinot with his backside. Were our button down shirts too tight? Our Manhattan hipster-Chelsea-boy image too polished? We certainly didn't imitate the 'High Life' couple as they groped each other between swigs. So as a one time regular (meaning that whenever I was in town), I'm thinking for our up coming trip next week, I'll skip the 3rd class treatment at Mother's, and maybe try Hutch's instead.. or Curley's in Lakawana.. another fun place.
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National21
June 03, 2009
There food was amazing last night. The server was on top of his game, excellent service. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful, and the outside patio is a must in the summer. The food is a little pricey but definitely worth it......This place is not like a Hard Rock Cafe, not sure who thinks it is lol
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Frank606
January 28, 2009
Think twice before going to Mother's........Extremely bad service. Seems to rest on "reputation" and has taken a back seat to quality service. If you are going to go to a fine restaurant in Buffalo, you expect decent service and good food. Not at Mother's. I have never spent as much money for such poor service and mediocre food. Very disappointed. Many other restaurants I will frequent. I will not support such poor service.
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes:
Indoor dining is in the bar area, where smoking is allowed. It can also be noisy.
Plan Ahead:
Make reservations or plan on coming very early.
Open Late:
Mother's serves full dinners into the wee hours, and the bar stays open until 4am.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
