What clients say about Gene's Junkyard Bar & Grill in Tonawanda (NY)
Im assuming there is a new cook..a young man who cooks wings on wednesdays..he needs more training his wings were greasy and overcooked the first time then too crispy and hot when regular and medium were ordered..I love Genes but I miss the great wings.
Ordered 2 fish fry tonight. Wasn't told till I arrived that they raised their price to over $6 more. They have not yet updated online. Had i known they would be $22 each; i would have never ordered. They were very sub par. Fries had no taste & looked & tasted like they had just been reheated, fish was small & blah, & sides were just thrown in. Very disappointed. I was psyched because they had been great prior. Def. Not worth the price. Will not be returning.
Our favorite place to eat- kick back and relax. Super friendly staff and our favorite cook- Gene and Danny are on point every time! Have had many things on the menu and everything is fantastic, you won't be disappointed.
An incredible location to grab a beer, atmosphere is top notch, tons of beers and liquors available. Patio allows for room to stretch out. Friendly patrons. A true place to dig in and spend a Saturday afternoon watching college football.
I'm new to the area and I'm trying to find my go-to spot. Right when I walked up and into this place, I knew it was going to be awesome. Stellar service, good wings, and great vibes. I'll be back very soon.
This was my First time here! The Food, the Service and the atmosphere were Great! Given, I wasn't here at Prime Time. But I can only imagine that it would be even Better!
I had lunch. Fries were Delicious ? as was the B.L.T!
Great service, great subs & wings. One person working the bar and tables and had better customer service and attentiveness than most large scale “fancy” joints.
Fun place to hangout. First time I went ordered the wings and they were perfect, next time I got the fish fry and was very happy with the portion and the fish was very good indeed. Crystal really is amazing as she cooks and serves drinks all with a smile. It really is a bar worthy of more exposure.
A typical local neighborhood watering hole. Beer prices are decent, the usual bar food is decent, the service is decent
If you expect a steak dinner or the like, look elsewhere. . I personally like Mondays with Crystal, who's also the kitchen manager
She's a bit of a smart sleep but in a funny way. I find it refreshing.
My 1st time here.Highly recommended by my girlfriend and mutual friends.Did not disappoint.Sam the bartender was outstanding,friendly and very welcoming.Food was also excellent.Will definitely be back after telling our friends.Thank you.
Best fish fry in WNY!! The french fries are fresh cut, NOT frozen, which is always a plus, and the side salads are delicious. Service is friendly and personable. The beef on weck is delicious too! My only complaint is when table's are being cleaned, they use a spray bottle with Awesome cleaner and if you're close to a table being cleaned, you can taste it.
Sam at the bar is a fantastic and friendly bartender.
Food is much better than you'd expect at a place called a Junkyard, in fact probably some of the best Bar Food around.
Cleanliness is high-tier, seems to be highly cared for by the owner and staff.
Was visiting from Florida and wanted real food not big restaurant chain food. Googled and found this amazing place! Wow! The food was Scrumptious! The nicest people working there. If I lived close I would probably eat there as much as possible! This place is a hidden gem! Eat here if you want delicious food for a great price!
Service was terrible. We were one of two tables sitting and even then the waitress didn't seem to be paying attention to our table. She also made unnecessary rude jokes about us and our behavior. The fries were burnt, and the sandwiches were over-seasoned. 10 minutes passed after our waitress took our order before she came back to let one of us know our dishes wasn't available.
I would definitely not recommend this place.
This was a great start to Fish Fry season in Western New York. Fish was juicy & delicious, sides were basic but good as well. Service was on top of things, while it was packed with customers! Definitely will go back to try more of the menu. Get there early for a table!
My husband and I stopped out to watch the Sabres game. The bartender Sam was fantastic! Very personable and attentive. The bar was clean, the food was good and the atmosphere was very cozy. We love this neighborhood bar!
Cute little neighborhood bar - serving great food. Since the start of the pandemic my husband and I have twice weekly been picking up or eating in meals from area restaurants. We try to pick a place we have never eaten before. Intrigued by the name and a menu that looked good, tonight we went to Gene's. Most reviews raved about the fish fry, only available on Friday. My husband got the corned beef on rye toasted. And said it was delicious. I had the roast beef on Kimmelweck - meat tender and tasty. A little disappointed it was not hot. We also had French fries - I believe made fresh - very tasty, and onion rings, the best I've had in some time. Our wait person was Karen - pleasant, efficient and busy as she was taking care of the dining room as well as approximately 10 people at the bar. We were not disappointed and will definitely be back for a fish fry.
Good food in a nice friendly place. Been here two times now, once for Fish Friday takeout and once for sit down on wing night. Fish fry was good and wings where good as well. I also had the Reuben sandwich with side of fries and homemade pizza logs. At almost $11 for the Reuben the price is probably a little more then it should be. $2 upcharge for fires is a little much as well for the amount you get. I would suggest maybe $11 for both would be the right price. The homemade pizza logs where good but could have used another 30 sec to min in the fryer to be their best. Overall nice place and decent food - we'll be back. As others have said parking is tight so at busy times your on the street and walking down some ways without sidewalk.
First time here. Heard good things. Everyone was right. My friends and I all got the fish fry. It was delicious! Came with fries, macaroni salad, cole slaw, and potato salad. Perfect portions. Very large craft beer list plus the usual domestics. Will definitely go back to try something else. Nice casual atmosphere.
Not the best service. Bartender was standoffish but was still adequate. Not very good A.C in the heat.(but doors were constantly being opened and shut) Private patio was nice, and the amount of space for "private events" was good. Only true dislike was that our event could not bring any food served on menu.
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