Black Iron

A culinary adventure! Such a unique and cool dining experience. Food is DELISH and creative, staff make it feel so welcoming and personal, and the ambiance is hip and chill. I needed my husband to “hold my hand but not talk” during dessert…it was a party in my mouth. I have been there twice and left giddy with ‘food joy’ both times. Will definitely go back again for another special night out!

We have been here multiple times. Absolutely in love with it. The bartender is amazing we always get a few cocktails from the menu and then let her just make what she wants. We have never been disappointed. We also are obsessed with the food. We have done the tasting menu and plenty from the bar menu and again never disappointed. Perfect place for a quick drink and bite or a full on dinning experience.

I went here for a date night and it turned out to be an amazing spot for a date! Food was perfect, drinks were great, and service was spot on! I really enjoyed the different flavors in the food (like the basil ice cream and curry in the stewed apples with the pork). I would love to go here again! And often because the menu changes regularly!

We had the mystery dinner there two weeks ago and it was wonderful. Service was stellar and each dish was a delicious surprise, especially the ribeye with polenta cake. I wish I had asked what the first cocktail was because I enjoyed it so much but missed when the server told us what it was. It's an intimate place with not many tables. Great atmosphere for date night or a night out with foodie friends. We will definitely be back.

We have been here twice so far. The food was incredible both times! We discovered flavors and combinations that we never knew or thought to try. Each course followed a theme and was diverse and delicious. Intimate & comfortable ambiance. Cocktails and pairings were just as creative as the food and complimented the meal. Chef Bryan, Chef Steve, Derik and Cassidy are all amazing in their own way and as a team. We felt like family and can't wait to return.

Black Iron Bystro is a foodies dream. That is, if your a open-minded person. Reason being is, this place has two different menus. One menu (small) you have dips, charcuterie board, and scallops to name a few. The second menu is truly a mystery. It's a four course prix fixe dinner ($100per), with a paired beverage (alcohol). This dinner menu is forever changing, and its whatever the chef wants for the evening. Every bit of this evening was a great experience. Good food along with high quality drinks. Makes this place a spot you have to try, and try again. The decor is beautiful and relaxing. The bar area is just as elegant as the dining area. This is a very small restaurant and even though they welcome walk ins. I would recommend making reservations.

I review new restaurants all the time and this is one of a few that's worth coming back to! BEST scratch made gnocchi I've ever had in my life!! If they have gnocchi on the menu when you visit, don't pass it up! Been eating here for years. It's a small space with limited seating, the atmosphere is nice with dim lighting and there's always music playing which is nice. The only negative things are the tables are small and way too close together, you'll feel like you're having your meal with strangers if anyone sits at the table next to you because they can hear everything you're saying, no privacy.... And they expect you to use a QR code to view the menu. Not everyone wants to bring a phone into a restaurant or have to go through the hassle of doing that just to look at a menu, very inconvenient. They have a limited à la carte menu for walk-ins, I love that the dishes are always creative, and the presentation is always great! I love that they're always combining interesting ingredients and flavors together. Everything is scratch made. The fresh homemade agnolotti was stuffed with squash and cheese, it was decent, although a bit bland, with a nice texture. Pork tostada was decent. The frites are always delicious and usually come with some type of fantastic aioli. The roasted carrot plate was wonderful also. The Persian love cake was the absolute worst tasting cake I ever put into my mouth, it had a vinegary flavor which really threw me off, and a mealy texture similar to cornbread. I was expecting to like it because I really love cardamom but I didn't even detect much of a cardamom flavor because it was overpowered by the vinegary taste. My friend liked it, which I was completely baffled by. The service is always great here. the staff are personable and friendly. They said that the water they served was filtered, which is nice, nobody wants to drink chemical tap water. The only other complaint is that there's no salt or pepper on the tables which I always consider a clear display of arrogance by the chef. The agnolotti definitely would have been much better if there had been salt and pepper. If they have the basil ice cream, I highly recommend it, it's super creamy and so great!

Simply put, we love this place. The food and drinks are consistently high quality. The atmosphere is quiet, minimal, and relaxed. The chef is excellent. He curates interesting rotating menus with adventurous flavors, textures, and platings. He accommodates dietary restrictions very thoughtfully, without lazy substitutions. The space is well-kept, and the team is great, very diligent, and knowledgeable. The bartenders are the best in Kenmore, hands down. If you have the pleasure of participating in the prix fixe, you'll likely experience a well-thought out pairing. Prix fixe isn't the only option. You can pop in for a quick drink and snack at the bar if there is room.

Always amazing! We love the dinner club experience and this High tea cocktail party was the adventure they always promise. No menu, just delicious surprises that keep being served. I can tell you I would never order rabbit off of a menu before that night, but I will now. The atmosphere is electric. All of the tables are alive with happy conversation and drinking in the surroundings. The hosts bring you the chefs creation and go into detail about the ingredients and preparations. They love what they do and it shows. An all time favorite place for us! Thank you for your passion for food!

A new favorite. We did the dinner club prix fixe menu for my birthday and everything was amazing. Each course is served with an accompanying half sized drink equaling about two drinks through the meal. $100 for the meal. Looking forward to doing it again and also just dropping in sometime for drinks and the regular a la carte tapas type menu. First course: Crudo I forget the fish unfortunately but it was dressed with cilantro oil, apples, spring onions, lilac blossoms and served with black sesame rice crisps. It was delectable. Second course: Beet ricotta crostinis Beet and ricotta mousse on a fresh crostini with cucumber salad, dill, cheese, and pea sprouts. May have been our favorite but everything was amazing. Third course: Chicken tinga rollup A delicious chicken tinga stew rolled in homemade lasagna like noodle served with a fresh citrusy dressed baby kale salad. Fourth course: Basil ice cream and cornbread Basil ice cream, sweet corn bread, rose petals, and piped rose and berry mousses. So good! Highly recommend visiting Black Iron Bystro. We had a flight of amaros after dinner and enjoyed the server's deep knowledge of all of our dishes and drinks.

Black Iron Bystro is a foodies dream. That is, if your a open-minded person. Reason being is, this place has two different but very creative menus. One menu (small) you have dips, charcuterie board, and scallops to name a few. The second menu is truly a mystery. It's a four course prix fixe dinner ($100per), with a paired beverage (alcohol). This dinner menu is forever changing, and its whatever the chef wants for the evening. Every bit of this evening was a great experience. Good food along with high quality drinks. Makes this place a spot you have to try, and try again. The decor is beautiful and relaxing. The bar area is just as elegant as the dining area. This is a very small restaurant and even though they welcome walk ins. I would recommend making reservations.

This was our third time here, and they really knocked it out of the water. Not only was every course carefully paired with a craft cocktail or wine, but our party had several dietary needs that were easily met. Texture and taste combined for this supper club to make plates that you wish you could eat every day. The service is attentive but not overpowering. You learn plenty about the food and drinks but you don't feel like you're being hovered over. The place is dim, but not dark, very classy looking and different from any restaurant you'll find in Western New York. Supper club is a "must do," but if you find yourself, just wanting it happen and drink the food, drinks and service from the bar is just a spectacular.

Incredible prix fixe meal with drink pairing last night! Ambiance, service and of course food and drink were just superb. It's an intimate space and we got our pick of corner booths. With a view of outside and the bar for anyone coming in for the a la carte menu. The food was all new combos for me, interesting and delicious. The drink pairings were varied and fun. The service was superb, knowledgeable and engaging staff and we were delighted to meet the chef at the end of the night. We'll definitely be back.

Very nice experience. $100 per person for four courses and drinks. (+tip) Prix Fixe dinner. they accommodate allergies and diet restrictions. Very relaxing atmosphere

Wow! This place is out of this World... Well, maybe not that extreme but to find this here in Buffalo was surely a treat. This place is run by a very creative Chef. The team pulls together a prix-fix 5 course with pairings of creative drinks. It's a one price per person with only two seatings on some nights. I really loved this place and am sure anyone who loves the art of food & drink will too.

My husband and I went to this restaurant last night for dinner. It was intimate and romantic. The food was amazing. My drinks were good but a bit too strong for me. The staff were friendly and informative. They let everyone know how much they enjoyed their jobs and made us feel special and welcomed.

This is a place you are going to need an open mind and pallet for. If you are not adventurous or like out of the ordinary foods, this place is not for you. We came for the mystery dinner club which came with 4 courses and drinks that pair with the dishes. The homemade sparkling water was very tasty. The drinks were pricy for what they were. The staff was very knowledgeable and informative on the dishes. We had an eggplant dish to start that was tasty with the cheese. next was a trout dish which I was not a fan of because I don't like fish. The pasta with braised ribs was flavourful and tasty, it just was a small offering. For dessert it was a rosemary ice cream with a lemon olive oil cake. That was my favorite part, and I thought the flavors all came together well which surprised me. We can say we have done their mystery dinner but not something we would do all the time for the price and the small amount of food you get.

We just moved back to WNY after twelve years in NYC. I am thrilled that we found Black Iron Bystro. Ambiance: The space is dimly lit, intimate and minimalistic. The music was perfect, too. A great date night spot. Drinks: The cocktail menu was creative and wide ranging. I felt like something lighter in ABV to start, as the dinner club served a drink with each of the four courses. The server recommended a Sicilian amaro with soda water and orange as an aperitif. Delicious! I will definitely track this amaro down to make at home. Each course's drink paired perfectly and appeared seasonal. Service: The service was attentive, friendly and super helpful. Each course and beverage was thoughtfully explained and we never had to ask for anything. Food: I hate long Yelp reviews so I won't go into a lot of detail, other than to say the food was absolutely delicious. Not only were each of these courses perfectly executed, but they were elevated by their superb plating. Plating goes a long way toward making a meal more enjoyable, and visually appealing plating is very rare in WNY. Each of the four courses reflected a different part of the globe--Italy, Mexico, Japan (& LES/Brooklyn!) and the Middle East. On paper this combination may seem disjointed, but it was a very interesting and enjoyable journey! I will also say that we were so thrilled that nothing was over-salted--another crime of which most other WNY restaurants are guilty. We didn't come away feeling too full, or even wanting more food. The portions were perfect. Price: The price was exactly what I'd expect to pay for this experience. $100 per person (+tip) for four courses and accompanying drinks. A steal. Verdict: We will 100% be back. It is one of the few restaurants we've found in Buffalo during our short time home (and visits back during the past decade) that could be seamlessly dropped into the Tribeca/Nolita/Park Slope dining scene (Billy Club being the only other). It is by pure chance that we found this place (browsing on Tock); I'm not sure why we haven't heard of it from others, but we will be spreading the word!

My wife and I went to the first time and had an incredible meal! We loved the ambiance, the service was impeccable, and the food outstanding. Highly, highly recommend the tasting menu. For us the first course was some sort of fried sweet potato, then a salmon dish for me, the star of the night was the main course a braised beef on ravioli, and finally an incredible olive oil cake with basil gelato. AMAZING. Drink pairings were excellent. My wife is pregnant and they gave her unique NA drinks and even changed one of the dishes without us asking. The portions were excellent. Even though we were full we couldn't help ourselves and still got the Pork Belly. It's not to be missed. Check this place out. You won't be sorry.

Attended the 5:30 seating for the fixe price dinner, which includes four courses with paired beverages. I love trying new eclectic menus and was excited at the potential. Food quality was excellent, fresh, and we received some interesting plates, but I felt overall things were under seasoned. There were no wows and that was disappointing. The paired beverages were forgettable and, in my opinion, didn't really seem to pair w/ the plates they were served with. I thought the wines served were better than the cocktails with the exception of my first cocktail ordered off the bar menu, which was some sort of tequila based 'summer' cocktail. That was the best thing I had that night! I might try again, particularly in the summer when local ingredients might add some inspiration. The food was ok/good - not the WOW I was hoping for.

Amazing experience and couldn't recommend more! Great vibes, atmosphere, and food! Will definitely be revisiting!