09/08/09

Hooked on Mothers

by Chris716

I left Buffalo about 6 years ago to go to the metro Atlanta area and have missed the atmosphere at Mothers more than any other restaurant in Buffalo. My friends and I always got great service and great drinks there which is what makes a difference to me. I'm moving back to Buffalo in a few weeks and will be meeting several friends at Mothers the same night I get into town after a 14 hour drive. I'm looking forward to getting back to Buffalo and getting some of my fav dishes at Mothers.

• Pros: Great Drinks & Service
• Cons: Limited space

07/10/09

Loved it

by KGonzalez

I went to Mother's with a couple of friends last Fall 2008. We had never been there and just relied on it being some place new. We felt very under-dressed for the environment (business casual or formal is best) and weren't treated any differently. The service was great. The food was amazing, the environment is very pleasant, lighting is dim. It was not crowded when we went early around 7pm- by the end of the meal became pretty busy. The best part is you can hear yourself speak, unlike most places. You aren't seated like sardines. I speak very highly of Mother's. I expected it to be some sleazy Anchorbar, but it was fantastic. I'm returning tonight and will post again of any changes. Maybe some of these reviewers are a bit too pompous enjoy the experience. We'll see!

• Pros: Food and Service was excellent
• Cons: Pricey- but worth it.

06/20/09

Just a whiff of homophobia?

by TanteMo

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.

• Pros: pleasant fare, late night dining, a 'scene'
• Cons: spotty service, and as follows;

06/03/09

Still a great place to eat!!!

by National21

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

• Pros: Service, Food, Atmosphere
• Cons: Parking

01/28/09

Think Twice before spending an evening at Mother's

by Frank606

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.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Service, management, food

01/26/09

HORRIBLE!!

by ams2649

Mother's has gone way down hill...Awful service, that is my number one complaint. Food was cold service was so bad

09/14/08

HORRIBLE SERVICE

by DEBFRIEND

HORRIBLE SERVICE

THE YOUNG WAITRESS BROUGHT OUR FOOD AND NEVER RETURNED UNTIL SHE GAVE US THE BILL ! OUR STEAK WAS ORDERED "MEDIUM" AND THE THING WAS MOOOING AND BLOODY ! WE WERE PARCHED FROM THIRST AS SHE NEVER REFILLED OUR COCKTAILS...WHEN WE MENTIONED HER LACK OF SERVICE, SHE YELLED THAT " SHE WAS AN ADULT" ??? WHO CARES...HER SERVICE AND ATTITUDE WERE APPALLING...OVERPRICED, LOUSY, SNOOTY ATMOSPHERE..WAY OVERRATED

08/14/08

This Place Rocks!!

by Downtown0704

This place is cheap, delicious and amazing! I have dined in most major US cities along with several international cities and outside of Vegas I've never had a Steak & Lobster dinner for under $30 at 3:00 AM. I 've been back several times with consistent service / experiences, but no other place can offer this menu and pull it off with a smile as late as Mothers.. Thanks!

• Pros: Full menu later than anyone
• Cons: Not family friendly

12/31/07

This restaurant is going downhill

by lastcall4am

The bar is a great place to hang out and late night dinners are a plus, but don't expect a lot in the form of service. For a restaurant that charges as much as it does, I would hope that good service and warm food was included in the price. This used to be one of my favorite spots, but after the last few trips I think I'm holding off on going back for a while

11/12/07

What happened to Mother's service?!

by md1104

What a huge disappointment!! I can't believe what happened to my family while dining at Mother's recently. My daughter was visiting from NYC with her boyfriend. He had never been to Buffalo before so we wanted to make the evening special. Mother's was on the top of our list of places to dine in Buffalo. We knew we could count on great food and service---wrong!!! I should also tell you that my daughter's boyfriend is a master sommelier and GM for a restaurant in NYC. A fact that made the following incident even more embarrassing.

When we arrived, we were seated in a corner booth under a speaker. At first it was no problem; music was ok, if a little loud. At some point, the music changed into very loud unrecognizable, bad rock music--we had to shout at each other in order to have a conversation. The "host" was standing next to me so I asked him if he could do something about the music. His response was classic--he smirked at me, and told me that at that particular hour the music changes and that it was "just the nature of the beast"!!! Say what? After a few moments, I asked the "host" what could be done. I (foolishly) thought that asking for a little problem solving ability and customer service wouldn't be out of the question since we had already racked up a rather large tab. Well.....not as far as our "host" was concerned. He just smirked and said that he would see about turning down the volume. When I pointed out to him that no one really seemed to be enjoying the music or responding to it--- again...big smirk....no action. My daughter and I were really embarrased after all the bragging we did about the great dining and friendly service you could count on in our city. At that point, we didn't feel like lingering over coffee and dessert. I don't remember ever being treated in such a rude manner. We won't be back anytime soon. By the way, the food..... not so good...

• Pros: location
• Cons: service