Creekview Restaurant

Food was excellent, server was kind and efficient, host was very friendly. We were a party of 6 celebrating a wedding shower in the back room. The shrimp tacos were the only disappointment. The sauce was like a spicy asian which was not expected. Restaurant does needs some restoration and updating. Keylime desert was amazing!

This restaurant has been in business under this name since 1981, and as others going back into the 1800's. It retains some of the feel of past eras in being a sort of long, thin building which gives some separate dining areas and a sort of separate central bar area. The thing that really draws people (besides the good food) is the fact that it is, literally, on the side of Ellicott Creek. They have done a nice job in enclosing their creekside patio into a convertible dining room with big sliding windows that can let in fresh air on nice days. I was very impressed with the fact that even though the creekside seating is the most in-demand, they still have a ramp to get people with mobility issues down, even at the expense of the added seating they could get by only having stairs. The food was very good, and a good value for your money. They do have daily specials, which included a locally brewed beer when we last went. Overall, we were very happy with our experience!

The food at Creekview is very good, as is the atmosphere. I have eaten here with family for years, and generally consider it to be a good choice. The setting, next to Ellicott Creek, is quite nice. The enclosed patio has a nice atmosphere, and you have a good view of the water. While the service has generally been good, at a recent visit one member of my party ordered a special, only to have our server bring back a similarly-named item from the normal menu. We complained, and after going back and forth several times and the server finally verifying that the correct item was in fact on the specials menu, the correct order was placed. Meanwhile, the rest of us still had our meals, which we worked on slowly. Eventually the correct plate was brought out for the party member who ordered it. The correct order was charged on our bill, and overall I would say we would go back, but considering what we are used to at Creekview this was an annoying experience.

Customer service excellent. The portions are generous; the food coming out looked very good. The macaroni and cheese was nice and hot but bland. As well as the roast beef on white bread with mashed potatoes and gravy. It just needed something, some spark of flavor, a zing of zest. Something was missing, and salt and pepper would have been a good start. Otherwise, thumbs up. Nice atmosphere too.

We had a nice meal. The portions are huge and nicely presented. The food was good and we’ll be back. The Brown Derby Cobb salad and the crab cake sandwich were both great. The only down side was the handicapped entrance. The ramp is very steep, really hard for my 94 year old mom to manage with her walker. It’s not ADA compliant.

We had not been to the Creekview in 10 years and were going to be in the area, so we decided to check it out again. Not much has changed. It still has that local restaurant feel to it. Smaller cozy bar. Friendly, efficient staff etc. We were seated in the room by the water which offers a great view, but was cold. They had a heater which was great, but it would get really warm and then cold. During the warmer months this is definitely the place to sit for the view. The food was tasty and we had no complaints. Respectfully, the facility could use some refreshing. Especially the patio area sliding doors and carpet. But we were there for the food and atmosphere, which were good!

Meals had been prepared to perfection in Terms of Taste, Appearance, and Size.

Williamsville staple, food is always awesome I had a daily special. House philly cheese steak w pieces of chopped steak not shaved smeat, 4 cheeses and mushrooms and onions was unreal. Shannon our server was outstanding, polite and attentive and friendly as always...never had a bad meal here as always 10 out of 10

I've never sat at a table, so take this review with a gain of salt. The food I've ordered has always been prepared well and is quite tasty. They have some interesting options on their menu and their kitchen is open late. On nights when there is music, it's difficult to get from the front door to the back because the bar area is so packed...but it's a warm welcoming environment.

I was brought here for a birthday dinner and it was the perfect vibe. A little classy, a little cozy, and a great view from the patio! Service was polite and they really take care of you here. Try their seasonal cocktails -- they're unique and made with precision!

This place is always packed, and for good reason. The food is good, the prices are reasonable, the menu is deep enough to satisfy most people and if you get one of the good seats, you have a great view of the lovely Island Park stream. Parking is usually a challenge. Walking three or four blocks is not uncommon but well worth it.

We loved our waitress she was a fellow southerner with my sister & parents. We ordered, a Ruben sandwich, spaghetti squash with grilled chicken, roast beef sandwich smothered with gravy. The roasted beet salad, calamari & southwestern burger. My family loves to visit this area when they visit. This time we chose a williamsville classic and we're not disappointed! It's a tad tight in there but well worth the view & service. We were not uncomfortable. The view is amazing love being right on the water :)

I had the chicken Parm. It was delicious. There were two large pieces of chicken, which I think were not patties, but boneless breasts. Very tender and flavorful. This platter is completed with a very generous serving of linguine. It was nice to have linguine instead of spaghetti. It was topped with a nice thick tomato sauce. I was here for a late lunch. If I had come an hour later, this would have been a dinner and a side salad or soup would be included for $3.00 more. A bread basket, or at least a couple of slices of bread would have been nice.

Not a bad place! You can make reservations online through their website if you'd like. You can sit at the bar, the dining room, or the terrace overlooking the creek. They have a wheelchair ramp to the terrace. The aesthetic is very "old fashioned" (btw, check out its history on their website!). Don't expect modern or fancy decor. The food is decent. It isn't my favorite place personally but I don't advise against it either - it's really just an overall preference. Staff is always nice! On my recent visit, we had the spinach Brie dip for an app - it was fine but I wouldn't get it again. I ordered the southwestern burger and ordered the Parmesan truffle fries (this is an up charge). I was disappointed my burger was cooked well-done when I was actually asked how I want it cooked and asked for medium. However, I don't like to create food waste which would happen if I send it back because you can't undo something over cooked so I ate it. The flavors of the toppings were good and the bacon was yummy! The truffle fries were great too! My son ordered the baked mac and cheese - this was actually the star of the night and I had more than one bite of his dinner lol. We were stuffed so no dessert feedback. The view of the creek was nice and I appreciate the natural light pouring in.

Mussels, scampi style. I love mussels but had no idea what scampi style meant. It's easy, garlic butter, dry white wine and Parmesan cheese, This dish is listed as an appetizer, it is definitely enough for lunch. A generous serving of mussels in a nice amount of sauce and 3 huge pieces of toasted bread. The mussels were done perfectly. The bread was great to consume as much of that garlic sauce as possible. Great lunch!

Had a nice lunch in the patio room next to the creek. Food was delicious & as expected. Service was quick and attentive. I have always had a good experience. This is a village favorite of many.

We were visiting Glen Park on Tuesday night, I mentioned I've never been to Creekview. After we went home, i booked for dinner for tonight and requested creekside seats. It was not even 6 pm, the restaurant was already busy. The creekside seats allowed us to get the nice views. We ordered the steam clams and Oktoberfest sausage plate to share. The clams were large, very meaty and tasty. The sausage plate came with soup or salad, we opted for salad. The plate included German potato sausage (or you can pick potato pancakes or spatzle), sauerkraut, purple cabbage, and 2 types of sausage- Bavarian bratwurst and weisswurst. All were delicious. The potato salad was very tasty. The portions are large. We were glad were shared. As we started our dinner, the restaurant really was getting packed!

Business meeting here the week of Thanksgiving. A great view of the creek in Williamsville while talking about "sales stuff". Service was great and the food was good. Had a sausage and pastrami sandwich, their take on a Royal (if you are from Buffalo you know). Fries were plenty and on point. The Creekview is a nice lunch place if you are in town for whatever reason,

Not a good place to go food is awful! Our company was not treated nicely! Boo do better

For 30 years we have gone to this restaurant. Always had delicious meals. Last night, for a birthday dinner, we found the menu had changed. It's now nothing but pub food. The cocktails were very good, the soup was tasty, but we both ordered the yellow pike entree. Yellow pike is a delicate, delicious whitefish the was described as pan fried, served with asparagus. OK. What we got was fish dredge in a thick flour coating, fried and served dry, overcooked and tasteless, not to mention, cold. Asparagus was so salty it was inedible, and fieis! Who serves fries with yellow pike? If I wanted a fish fry I'd have gone to Glen Park tavern. Gone is the fine dining experience that was to be had at Creekside.​​

So so good! Check them out! We ordered the stuffed banana peppers for an appetizer and they were made to order so it took a little longer but they were worth the wait! I had the Chicken Capricatta which was very, very tasty! Probably one of the best dishes I've had in a while. Oh, and their French onion soup, the BEST! The service was top-notch! Our waitress was very attentive and made excellent recommendations. We sat out near the water which was a cute little area.

Not sure how the food is.I've been here a few times for evening.Cocktails and was always a casual comfortable vibe

This review is specifically for their bar and Tom and Jerry. We went here as we were making our way through the Tom and Jerry's trail. This was one of our favorites! Nicely spiced, tasty, not too thick batter, batter was mixed in, yet still layered, not too strong, served in a clear handled mug. Highly recommend, though remember they're only served during a specific period of time. Bar was hopping, nice energy, still got served quickly. We had to stand, but they did have a coat hook.

March 2024. Server was Renee c. She was great! Very nice, perfectly attentive. Steamed Mussels 10/10 Delicious. The broth was fantastic. Strong wine and lemon flavor with a hint of cream. Linguine with clam sauce 10/10 Pasta was cooked perfectly. The flavor of the clam sauce was delicious. There was 2 clams in the shell on top for presentation, and the rest of the clams were chopped up and mixed into the pasta/sauce. Steak and Gorgonzola pasta (special) 10/10 Sirloin med rare, cooked great. Sliced thin and easy to eat. Pasta was cooked perfectly. Gorgonzola cream sauce was absolutely delicious.

Food was hot and delicious. Our server was pleasant and efficient! The view was pleasant and the place was clean! I would visit again. The only challenge is the parking.

Excellent food lately and service has been excellent also. Specials are interesting and quite good. We go there frequently.

I had the salmon it was dry and the customer behind me complained Also. The breading on the shrimp my husband had was so hard . Please try beer battering your fish dishes.

A place to go for lunch if you don't have anything else to do for the day. We didn't have a reservation so waited a bit for an outside table. Hostess kept us informed which we really appreciated. After we were seated, we were largely ignored for a good 15 minutes. Our water glasses were finally filled but it took quite a while longer to place our orders. At this point, we'd been there close to an hour. The server was friendly enough but clearly could have used some help. It would have been worth it had the food been good, but lackluster is about the best description I can come up with. I had a "chef's" salad which was a tossed green salad with a crock of potato leek soup. It was potato soup, served lukewarm. At $12.95 I've had way better at Panera. Overpriced, underwhelmed.

Just ate at the Creekview restaurant with my wife. She had a burger and fries, I had sauerbraten from the specials menu. The table we sat at was a little bit cramped but comfortable enough. The service was very pleasant. The view we had of the creek was lovely even though we sat in the main dining room and not on their patio. The burger was cooked well and came with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and onions. The fries were acceptable to good. Now for the sauerbraten...... Well, there seemed to be something missing. The spices and herbs of the marinade were nowhere to be found. No juniper, no clove, no bay leaf, no thyme, no evidence of the ginger snaps in the gravy, no wine, no mirepoix and no evidence of a multi day swim in the marinade. Just vinegar and a gravy thickener. I was disappointed. When I was a teenager I worked at a restaurant that specialized in German cuisine. Their sauerbraten was sublime. I'm not going to say that yours was ridiculous, but it just doesn't stand up. I applaud you for having it on your menu, please try to make it right. Portion sizes for both of our meals were more than ample.I would have preferred half the amount of meat at the same price if care were taken in a more authentic preparation. Sour beef is not sauerbraten. Red cabbage and German potato salad were good, with good portion size.

Here goes My last review for 2021! Number 400 review before the clock turns midnight and it's 2022. Or else I become a pumpkin! We decided on Creekview. We had been there several years ago and enjoyed it. A great meal to celebrate the New Year Eve. Five stars food and service. Waitress turned up the heat as we were feeling a chill near the window seating. She was polite, friendly and efficient. I'm glad she suggested the Tom and Jerry cocktail. Appetizer was the recommended artichoke and spinach dip. It really was tasty. For drinks I ordered the winter mule cocktail. It was refreshing. Cranberry and vodka based. Later I had the Tom and Jerry. It was a treat! Eggnog laced with cinnamon and spirits. Wow. Sweet ending to a wonderful meal. You should come in for this drink on a cold winter day. Warm and delicious. My partner ordered the shrimp scampi. Five large jumbos shrimp in garlic deliciousness! Very nice. Large portion. I had the grilled salmon with mashed sweet potato and grilled asparagus. Perfect. I loved it. We had plenty to take home for our first 2022 meal! And five stars for the atmosphere. Rustic, woodsy tavern cozy atmosphere with Christmas accent. I liked the feel of the place - quaint and unpretentious. I read the interior is "dated" in a previous Yelp review. It's a matter of preference. I think it was just fine. It was clean. Oh yes, should mention- the lighting was dim and helped to create a relaxing atmosphere. I'm always critical about lighting. It really set the mood right for an intimate dinner on New Years Eve. The manager was "not aware" of the Yelp check in give away. Chance to win a $50 gift card if you upload a picture of food upon checking into Yelp. That's weird. How could a manager not know? He said it was a Yelp thing. Nothing to do with their restaurant and he was not aware. He went into say he prefers customers check the Creekview website for the current menu. Because Yelp charges them for uploading current menus onto Yelp. For this I'd say four stars. I support Yelp every chance I can. Plus I've fairly written a positive review for this dining experience at this restaurant on Yelp. A ** Chance ** to receive a gift card is not much to ask.

This past Wednesday evening, our team headed out to find the Best of WNY restaurants for their soups and chili's. Our current campaign is to find the Best of WNY restaurants and for folks to brag about their favorite restaurants along with helping businesses showcase their crafts and have a chance to win a grand prize as well. Is there a cost? No! Simply follow us, subscribe and tag the restaurant along with family and friends and we do the rest. We have been coming here for years and we felt it was only fitting to have the Creekview start our campaign off first. This is one of the Village of Williamsville's finest Gems. Overlooking the water as we enjoyed our drinks to some amazing food. We already knew we were in for a treat. Located in the Town of Amherst, NY, the Village of Williamsville is amazing and beautiful Village. As always we were not disappointed. The French Onion soup to start and then onto the the crispy and very delicious fish fry and jumbo shrimp. Absolutely heaven on a plate. As we continue our journey across Western New York to find the best restaurants for soups or chili's, thank you to the team here at Creekview, simply the best in the business. Sincerely, The Essence of Travel and Discoveries, a KAMAR Media Film Production Company.

Food was great, as was the service. We will definitely be back! Plus my husband uses a rollator ' the staff went out of their way to accommodate him

I ordered the pumpkin ravioli special - I was with work friends otherwise I would have sent it back. The butter 'sauce' was oily and not very pleasant and it made the pasta taste greasy and the ravioli was chewy and not filled with enough pumpkin. The house salad was nothing special - I will say the croutons were very good. The Italian bread was served warm but it had the texture of store-bought - nothing special. The view is the best part of this place - the overall ambiance is very nice although the room temperature went from warm to cold - it never stayed consistent. Not sure if I'll be back - this wasn't a good first impression.

First good sign was that Creekview was PACKED with people on a Monday night! I got two turkey club sandwiches; these came with fries that were deliciously crispy. The turkey club bread was lightly toasted crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The ensemble of bread, turkey, mayo, lettuce and tomatoes was the orchestra and creekside was the conductor. Also they have 10 different desserts all of which are done by creekview chefs. These desserts will beat out 90% of all restaurants desserts because they are fresh and delicious and only 8$ which seems cheap when compared to other restaurants that are buying desserts frozen and selling 10+ day old cakes for $10-$15. Highly recommend this place. The staff was polite and focused on proving a quality experience.

Creekview has such and nice Williamsville vibe. Perfect place any day of the week to catch us with friends and catch up over a cocktail and good food. Great people, nice vibe and a great menu!

Grabbed some lunch today for our first time visiting. I've wanted to try this place for a while and I'm really happy we went. The ambience and service are great. We will definitely come back. My husband had the shrimp tacos, I wasn't impressed. Small portions for the price . I had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes which was FANTASTIC. Highly recommend. The toll house cookie dessert was decent but nothing to rave about .

Best Cobb salad in the area. Good menu. Bathrooms too small. Parking in the lot is a real problem.

I love the history of the building and you step back in time when you walk in the door. If you're lucky enough to eat in the back patio, you sit along the water which is a beautiful view. We were unlucky and sat in the main isle with a lot of traffic for customers but mostly the servers constantly going back and forth, next time I would request to sit somewhere else. What was interesting is that it was like we were almost forgotten because they were so busy walking past us to get places that we did not even have a refill on water. So service was just ok. The food is good but nothing that set it apart from most restaurants and prices are higher than most. We had the spinach dip to share and I really liked that it was served with pita bread. For my meal I ordered the French onion soup and a side salad. The soup was just ok but the homemade dressing for the salad was great. I would give it another try and hope something wows me with a different meal choice.

I used to love this place but the last time I was there the heaters along the wall were crawling in cockroaches. It was disgusting there were thousands. I have spoken with others and they have seen it also. Probably why staff turnover is so high lately. Owner can't say he doesn't know, they are all over the place. They carry disease, so unsafe

creekview my favorite place. I go for my birthday and special dates. Friday December 13, 2024 went for lunch with my sister and best friend. it was a tuff year for all of us and finally had time to sit down and enjoy. I ordered the beef on weck as well as my sister did my best friend had steak. that night I became so I'll with intestinal issues as well as my sister. I was sick all day Saturday and into the night. I called the restaurant and a man answered said nope no complaints here and that was it. well we have been coming there for over 25 years and that's my answer nope. so disappointed. you took my entire Saturday away thanks. Donna Whitted

This very popular eatery overlooks the creek just above a substantial waterfall. We had a moderate wait of 10-15 minutes and service was leisurely. That said, our server was amazing. She matched the festive mood of the diners very well and nobody seemed bothered at all. I had a chicken cutlet with a caper and lemon sauce served with linguine. It was a very generous portion especially for a lunch item. For an app we had Banana pepper pierogis which were wonderful and light. I would totally go again but maybe on a day that was less busy.

We were here for a lunch with relatives. Yelp reviews at the time had this restaurant at 3.5 stars. Overall the entire group was satisfied with their food... and the service was good. I ate the Sautéed Spaghetti Squash because it looked interesting. My wife had the Crab Cake sandwich. The group had the Wings and Baked Artichoke, Spinach & Brie Dip. The Baked Artichoke, Spinach & Brie Dip was my favorite. I found that the Wings were average. My wife's Crab Cake Sandwich was very good. Based on my experience, it seems that the 3.5 Yelp rating is about right because it's a place I'd go back and visit, but wouldn't go out of my way to make a reservation.

Waitress was amazing and fun to interact with! Nice lively place, with dual dynamics. Bar area looked fun and had lots of friendly party people. Yet dining area and experience was sheltered from the noisy fun loving party goers, by insulated glass. I'd visit again. Food and drinks were also great! P.S. I entered through the bar scene, having never been here before. So that's how I got a taste for the entire establishment! Also! Forgot to mention, Creekview (no pun intended!) was an added bonus!!!

Nice view of the creek. Food is decent. Service is good. When leaving, noticed dirty food splatter on wall under server station. Not good, shows poor attention to cleanliness. Also, music was too loud and we did not share the management's listening preferences. Need to turn it off except when closed and cleaning.

They give big portions of food which is great. Atmosphere is just ok. Service was poor the time I went and I felt the tables were too close together. Food was good though. Not bad overall.

This place is really cute! A perfect back drop for a girls lunch with my mom and sister. We sat on the patio to get a good view of the creek. While a little warm in the summer, this area far exceeds the more stuffy and dark interior of the restaurant. We opted for prosecco to start and were quickly brought out our bubbly and a few waters. Service was quick and pleasant. They accommodated our seating request easily and even cleared a second table for us to move closer to the window. Our entrees were great! I opted for the chicken milanese which was delicious. I added a side of avocado to toss in my salad because I'm a millennial. That was a power play. Trust me. All in all, I'd definitely recommend this place for a family lunch or dinner. It's a little dated in decor but the creek views and yummy menu make up for that!

We recently enjoyed a multiple birthday dinner here. The food was delicious. And they were able to accommodate special dietary requests with ease. Our waiter Steven was very helpful, especially because we had a toddler with us. Food was brought promptly and refilled when requested. Overall, very enjoyable! Denise S

I went to the Creekview last night with a friend -- we both hadn't been there in many years! We sat at the very back of the restaurant in their enclosed patio type room, right next to Ellicott Creek, which was very nice. As you can see by my photos, we tried a lot of food, and I didn't even capture it all! We tried their fried calamari, baked artichoke, spinach and brie dip, bruschetta, scallops and risotto, meatball sliders with parmesan truffle fries, strip steak sandwich with spinach and calf liver. With the steak sandwich we ordered sweet potato fries as our side and with the liver we opted for mashed potatoes on the side and it also came with mixed vegetables as well. Oh, you can't forget our two Pepsi's with unlimited refills. HUGE Pepsi fans here There was not one single thing that we weren't pleased with. My favorites were the artichoke and brie dip and to my surprise, the calf liver! It was my VERY first time trying liver and I thought it was very tender and flavorful (plus it was wrapped with bacon!)

Girlfriends impromptu lunch ! I have always looked at this place but never stopped in. So we decided to meet here for drinks, lunch and conversation. The waitress was nice she helped us with selecting some of the items that were favorites. I selected a turkey club sandwich and fries. The sandwich was huge! We all had some really great selections and not one of us was disappointed in what we recieved. This restaurant is an older one in Williamsville and quite popular. The menu is quite diverse and the selections are plentiful. They are a great place for a casual meal or a night on the town. The wine selection was great.

Came in for lunch during the week with a group, and they were very accommodating. Even though they were busy, our waitress came by often to check on us, and our food and drinks came out quickly too. It was a Friday during Lent so the specials menu had a lot of seafood items on it. I ordered the salmon with the potato pancake from the specials menu, and it was absolutely delicious and beautifully plated too! The potato pancake was deep fried, not like the potato pancake I'm used to, but it was flavorful and paired well with the salmon. However my first impression when my food came out was that I was going to leave hungry though (because it didn't seem like a lot), so I ended up placing a last minute order of sweet potato fries. In hindsight, I probably would've been fine without the fries, but they were still tasty. Surprised they didn't come with a side of honey though. Everyone else in our group enjoyed their meals too. I highly stopping in for lunch, especially if you're looking for affordable seafood items during Lent.

Best menu for lunch my favorite look to spend a little more but the quality is always there great location great view of the creek plenty of seating food presentation is always beautiful and food and service top notch Our bartender Jack very nice and pleasant great to talk with good atmosphere they also have a very good dinner menu the French onion soup is one of the best in the area recommend that all the time they also cook very good chicken wings but they have a lot of everyday specials which changes all the time very good chefs

Oh my oh my, This has been my favorite restaurant in Williamsville for a LONG time! The absolute best part of this restaurant is the atmosphere, make sure you reserve a seat next to the creek! It's wonderful, you get to see the waterfall and the brewery next door. The food itself is also fantastic, they have a pretty big menu with a ton of variety with anything from pasta, to sandwiches, to small plates and seafood. You really can't go wrong here, there is something for everyone. I also love the bar area, it is nice and cozy and their drinks change with the season! They had a blueberry mule when I was there and it looked divine! Theeee best part about this restaurant is their ben and Jerry around Christmas, literally so creamy!!!

This place was just what we were looking for. It was easy breezy, lovely servers and the food was delicious. There was nothing left on our plates. My boys got burgers and I ordered the. Cobb Salad and it was the best I've had in a long time. I tried the burger and really loved it, it was cooked perfectly! I would come back to Creekview the next chance I get!

Always very comfortable and casual on a beautiful setting. Food and staff are very, very good. The bar is historic, go there.

Great dining experience as the ambiance was as good as it gets sitting indoors next to the creek. Mac and cheese and German potato salad was amazing. Burger and chicken parm were great as well. Mules weren't the best mules we've ever had, but the dining was on point and service was fantastic so 5 stars!

Ordered steak frites and for $29 and got a dry piece of meat that was more like you'd expect to get with a plate of steak and eggs in a cheap diner. Will not return.

Went on a busy night, to celebrate my moms birthday. The decor was nice for the holidays, atmosphere in the restaurant extremely loud, and for a quaint place in Williamsville reminded me of a sports bar. I understand they have an outdoor patio, may want to check draft by the front of restaurant as all tables around stated it was a chill. If the restaurant wasnt busy we would have switched seats. The only saving grace, is the food which the order was Panko Crusted Crab Cakes, and the sweet potato fries. Compliaments to the chef and kitchen.