Lucky Day Whiskey Bar

A fantastic stop during my Buffalo stay. The fried pickles were the best I’ve ever tried, served in a cozy, inviting spot that instantly felt welcoming. My burger came out perfect truly memorable. Our server mentioned it was her first week, yet she delivered exceptional care without hovering. Her suggestions led to terrific drinks plus a smooth dining flow. A live jazz group was playing that night, creating a warm vibe that made the whole visit even better. Unsure if they perform every week, but it was a great surprise.

What an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, the vibe felt like stepping straight into a movie — think The Godfather meets classic New York charm. Dim lights, jazz softly playing, and the kind of ambiance that makes you want to sit back and savor every second. Our server, Nikki, was absolutely amazing — warm, knowledgeable, and attentive in all the right ways. She made perfect recommendations, and everything we ordered was simply delicious. And let me tell you about the whiskey selection… unreal! They have something for every palate — from smooth and smoky to rich and complex — it’s a true whiskey lover’s dream. The whole experience was one of those rare nights that just feels special. Lucky Day isn’t just a bar — it’s a vibe, a story, and an experience I’ll be coming back for. 🥃✨

Ok... If you're in the Buffalo area, Lucky Day is a MUST! I was in Buffalo on business and hadn't checked out many of the local spots in the past. I spoke to a few interior designer friends of mine (shoutout to the talented ladies over at Copper & Cotton Home Design & Supply) asking for a recommendation on where I might sit down for a steak and a few drinks. They did not steer me wrong with this one! I have had steaks of all cuts far and wide across the U.S., but I have to say, Lucky Day's talent cooked up easily the finest Ribeye I've ever tasted. This is only a shame to say because I'm about 6 hours outside of Buffalo, but would easily travel back to have another one of their steaks. On top of the food - the service, atmosphere, and wide selection of bottles & cocktails, there was no place I would've rather stopped into after a long day than Lucky Day. I could not recommend this establishment enough. If you're on the fence about where to go for a drink and some great food, jump off the fence and go to Lucky Day.

Amazing bar tenders and amazing food! All the Adam’s were super cool dudes. They made this place what it is! I highly recommend this place. Next time I’m in town I will definitely be back!

I truly enjoy Lucky Day every time! The food is always delicious, I need you to bring back some salmon tho. Also would love for the service to be more attentive I truly feel it was lacking in that area.

I was in Buffalo for a conference and afterwards my colleagues and I went to this wonderful bar that was recommended to our group. The atmosphere was very friendly from the greeting at the door to the awesome bartending staff. It was happy hour so we ordered some drinks and later some food. While at the bar we got to know Adam S. our bartender. He was a master at making drinks. We watched him stir 2 drinks with one hand, and shake a Shaker with the other. We enjoyed everything we ordered (Brisket sliders, fries, fried pickles and our mixed drinks made to perfection by Adam S.) When we left we took a picture with Adam S. and told him everytime we are in Buffalo we'd come and see him. If I lived in Buffalo Lucky Day would be my regular spot.

It’s always a lucky day when I’m around… But I was the lucky one to be able to be a customer at this wonderful establishment. The vibe is unmatched. It’s dark with candles at every table. #purebliss I Love the theme here at the front of the restaurant and throughout. Oh, and the food… the food was absolutely amazing. I had the grilled shrimp with steak and mash potatoes and not a crumb was left behind. There’s parking right behind the restaurant in the heart of downtown buffalo. The price for parking is little to nothing and it’s so worth the visit. No reservations needed but it looks like because of the bar setup and location it can be pretty busy in the evening. Thank me later!

Such a nice atmosphere! Paige was super cool and Adam has always been my favorite bartender.. great place to have a drink a hang out.. they also play the best jazz music!

The service is always impeccable. The staff there is very knowledgeable about the liquor they are serving. I have never had a bad drink here. Their food is just as good to match their drinks. Lucky Day is one of, if not the nicest, martini and whisky bars in Buffalo.

I've never written a Yelp review before, but what happened here was so appalling that I feel obligated to warn others. When my friends and I tried to enter this bar, one of my friends -- who has a visible disability -- was refused entry. The staff told us his disability would "scare away girls." I genuinely couldn't believe I was hearing something so ignorant, cruel, and discriminatory in 2025. It didn't stop there -- throughout the encounter, the staff made sexist, racist, and bigoted remarks that made everyone in our group deeply uncomfortable. They spoke to us with condescension and zero professionalism, laughing as if blatant discrimination was acceptable behavior. This kind of treatment is disgusting and completely unacceptable anywhere, let alone in a business that serves the public. No one should ever be treated this way -- not for a disability, not for their gender, not for their race. If you care even remotely about respect, equality, or basic human decency, do not give this place your business. I sincerely hope the owners take accountability and retrain or replace staff before more people have to go through what we did

I'm a pretty accomplished whisky fan and Lucky Day stands out as one of, if not THE, best whisky bars I have visited. Here's what makes it amazing: 1) Everyone is welcome. Come as you are dressed, whatever your background. I saw a guy in a basketball jersey while a group celebrated nearby in fine attire. 2) all whiskies are celebrated. Solid list of Bourbon, Rye, Irish, Japanese, Scotch and more. And unlike some other places (looking at you Jack Rose, DC) the list is available online and kept up to date. Everything I ordered was available!! 3) great bartenders. Handsomely dressed to set the atmosphere, friendly, mixing great cocktails, and willing to scale the shelves to retrieve pours. 4) local is key - from the familiarity of the clientele, to local distillery features, to live music ... you are in Buffalo in all the best ways. I didn't eat on this occasion, but the food I saw looked good, and most dining tables were full. Highly recommend!

I was so excited to eat here. I'm not sure why my experience didn't match up with the great reviews here. We came on a Wednesday and it was pretty slow. We were seated immediately. I ordered an old fashioned off the featured menu which was great. I also ordered the ribeye and swapped the mashed potatoes for fries. My mom had the lobster tail and 1 scallop and carrots. The steak was rough. It was so hard to cut through. I didn't finish it (maybe ate half) and it just was not good. The fries were just ok but could've been crispier. My mom didn't love her lobster tail and said it was rubbery and just not great. The vibe is super cool and the drinks were great but the splurge of our meal was a little disappointing and not quite worth the price. Must've been an off night or something.

Went to see a Bill's game and stopped in for a bite. Beautiful atmosphere, fun lively bar with awesome food. Attentive service I would definitely recommend it

Enjoyed a delicious dinner here on a Friday night. While they do take reservations, we didn't have one but lucked out and still got a table with only a little bit of a wait. While we waited, we got drinks from the bar. I ordered the Hartman manhattan which was delicious. Once we were seated, we shared a dozen oysters as an appetizer which were very good. For dinner, I enjoyed the Mac n cheese which was enough to fill me up without having leftovers. The other people I was with ordered the duck risotto and the seafood pasta, which they also really enjoyed. For service, we interacted with the hostess, a bartender, our server, and the manager, and everyone was friendly and provided great service! This is a really great spot for a date or to meet up with friends, and I can't wait to come back again!

Huge selection of whist, plus some beers on tap. Didn't check the menu for wine and other liquor selections. Cocktails are great. For dinner had the duck. I haven't had duck in probably 20 years and the last time would have been at a Chinese restaurant not a breast. I've seen them on the fancy cooking shows and the manager recommended it so i gave it a try. It was delicious, as was the risotto and carrots.

Fantastic selection of bourbons, excellent service, warm and inviting dining room and the steaks are incredible. Extremely happy with every aspect of the meal and will definitely return.

The ambiance inside this building is just amazing. They did a great job of honoring what was there and creating a very cool bar. The dining booths are also just very well done. If you like that sort of thing like i do the old beams and bricks are everywhere. They added a nice touch by separating the booths with antique carpets. The bar is also very cool but we dined instead of sitting at the bar. As to the food it's in the expensive side but excellent. We had the raw oysters, excellent, a very good mushroom soup and a lobster pasta. This dish had so much lobster and was served with a very nice fish based tomato sauce with crème fraiche so sort of a pink sauce. My only complaint is it was a bit cold and could have used more pasta thrown in but excellent nevertheless. Great service and a ton of drink options from old time whiskey drinks (saserac, whiskey sour etc) nice wine list, beers on tap on and on. Really enjoyed this spot

The food was good. Portions are a tad small but very delicious. The service was good. They were timely and friendly. Overall ambiance is darker but there is lighting throughout the restaurant. The whisk and bourbon list is extensive. Come prepared to try something you've never drank. Enjoy!

I felt like I was sitting in a medieval tavern about to plan an adventure in the little alcoves they have! Vibes were epic. Food was spectacular and mocktail list was really great (as well as the alcoholic menu and whiskey list - they needed full on ladders to reach some of the stuff)! Loved it! Servers were amazing!

Always a treat to the palette and liver. Had the happy hour specials. Warrior burger with fries; wife had fried chicken sandwich with fries. Wish I could eat another - it's that good! Drinks are craft level - try the Manhattan with Bourbon. Servers attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is speak easyish with urban vibes. Great place for dates!

I must have forgot to write a review for this place, but it is a must Because their food is amazingggg with all 4 Gz. I've had fancier places provide less hospitality and food not as appetizing. Even their display was amazing. Enjoyed everything I ordered. 30 stars for this place... a Buffalo Favorite !

During the duration of my short time in Buffalo, I came across this gem and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I am no whiskey connoisseur, but I do love a good Old Fashioned. If you're able to make it in for their 4-6PM happy hour (which includes weekends), I highly recommend going - You cannot beat $6 for an Old Fashioned (and a great one, at that). Absolutely loved the vibe here. Trendy, vintage, historic, and sultry are all words that come to mind to describe the ambiance. The dim lighting, brick walls & the massive display of whiskey selection was all very aesthetically pleasing and really sets the mood for the evening. The beef tartare was flavorful, but not the best I've ever had. I did feel it should have come with more crostini and I expected a raw egg yolk to be placed in the center (I guess they have a different take here). On a more positive note, we decided to treat ourselves to the seafood tower and this was truly a 10/10. I was worried the snow crab legs would be underwhelming (the snow crab legs I've had in the past were on the small side containing very little meat), but this was not the case here. The shrimp were also wonderful, oysters were fresh & the lobster was delicious. Definitely worth splurging on if you're in the mood for seafood. This is without a doubt the spot to check out in downtown Buffalo if you're searching for somewhere with an outstanding atmosphere, tasty bites & a damn good happy hour (if you're into whiskey)!

What a cool spot in downtown buffalo! Great vibes and decor. Live music when I went which was super neat! Didn't have anything to drink just came to eat. Food was incredible. I got the brisket ravioli and it did not disappoint! Fries were also great and the portions were huge! My group came in close to kitchen closing but we were still received stellar service. Would definitely find myself back here if I come back to visit Buffalo!

The food here is very good. The menu provides many options. They have great happy hour options. The service is impeccable! The bartenders are awesome! The servers are amazing! The ambiance is everything you'd expect a whiskey bar to provide. There are many seating options. There's an elevated area overlooking the stunning bar area. Beneath the elevated area are more secluded tables with curtains providing privacy. There is an amazing bar and tables in the bar area. Sometimes there's live music. The whiskey options are impressive. If you haven't tried Lucky Day Whiskey Bar yet you are definitely missing out!

My boyfriend and I went there for our anniversary. We made a reservation and had the option of sitting at the bar or being sat down early if possible. We sat down at the bar to see what it was like. They use ambient lighting to create a cozy and romantic atmosphere. The drinks and food were delicious. They had a small food menu but such good options to decide. HUGE drink menu, and not only whiskey, but they can make anything there. We would 100% go back.

Very classy ! Ordered from the mixologists before heading upstairs' for a delish dinner. We ordered 2 dry aged Wagu steak (they ran out) so no biggie 1:2 were dry aged. 4 lobster tails and dinner came with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Service and food quality was spot on!

As much as I love Lucky Day for the drinks, you should not sleep on the food either! They have one of the most delicious chicken sandwiches and burger I've had...period! And they're both available as part of happy hour for seven dollars each. Highly recommend checking them out.

It was my lucky day to be staying near a whiskey bar, that's for sure. And a whiskey bar with a deep selection of whiskey and old fashioned offerings. Lucky Day is everything you want a whiskey bar to be - full of mustachioed bartenders, dim lighting, whiskey, and steak. Excellent vibe.

Came here for a solo happy hour dinner. As I entered, I was greeted with a smile by the staff at the podium. And I was able to sit at a regular table to order from the happy hour menu which I thought was nice. There was a real candle on the table and that was like the only light. It was so dark that I had to use my two iPhones to take photos - one to light up and one to take photos. (photos of food taken using built-in flash never come out good. That's why I do this way.) The happy hour menu prices are very reasonable. I had a Thrasher Burger ($7), a glass of Cabernet ($8) and Fried Whiskey Pickles ($12 non-happy hour price). I should have ordered Grilled Asparagus or Fries that are priced much lower than $12 as a side for my dinner. I didn't think the Fried Whiskey Pickles would cost that much. Oh well. Overall, the food, service and ambiance were all good. I highly recommend this place especially if you are staying at the hotel across the street.

Good was great - we had the happy hour burger (do yourself a favor and get this) and the happy hour chicken (good) - also had the whisky pickles- they were pretty good. Spears The old fashioned - happy hour - was on point, as was the Manhattan Service - very good Ambiance - excellent Would definitely come back

This place is wonderful. Great food, service, and ambiance. Great for groups and couples. I had the chicken and my friend had the duck. Fabulous

We visited Buffalo and this was near our hotel. Excellent mixed cocktails and great bartenders and hostess. Will be back when in Buffalo again.

This restaurant was across the street from our hotel so the name of this fit perfectly for us after we got done here. We came here initially just for a starter and happy hour drinks but we ended up staying for dinner and loved it all. The staff was very friendly and quick to take our drink order after we got seated.An old fashioned during happy hour is $6 which is crazy cheap. Inside the vibe gave off a vintage speak easy feel to it that's was very clean with lots of tables for dinner and a big bar area. The carpaccio was great but the seafood tower for dinner was seriously the best. It comes with so much food but the perfect amount for 2 people. It all tasted fresh and came with plenty of butter and cocktail sauce. If you're in the downtown area you definitely need to go to Lucky Day Whiskey bar, you won't be disappointed.

I had a wonderful time here, the service was friendly and smooth, the food was fresh and full of flavor, the atmosphere was cozy and inviting, I will definitely come back again.

Really love the ambiance, lovely service here, so much hospitality and friendly service! Great space and amazing wall of 500 whiskeys available. We started off with the seafood tower and. That's all I got a photo of. Really yummy fresh seafood. Then we had the Brussels sprouts and I was surprised they were sweet, but it worked well. Super yummy! We got the Ceasar salad and also the French onion soup which was soooo delicious. The bread has a nice charred flavor with the onion soup so good. Highly recommend! I like that they have a great selection of mock tails too because I'm not drinking alcohol at the moment.

We went there for dinner for my friends 30th birthday. I made the reservations online which was easy. They called me the day of to confirm my reservation. The service was good. Ambiance is kind of dark & mysterious. I ordered the loaded baked potato soup which was on the specials and fried pickles both were really good. My husband got the Mac n cheese as an app. It is good but it does taste like goldfish which was interesting. I got the filet for my entree and my husband got the crab legs. Everyone's food at the table was great minus the crab legs which came out cold and you could tell they just heated them up when they brought them back out which also took forever. By the time they offered to replace my husband's meal we were all done eating so he didn't end up eating anything besides the appetizers which was disappointing but they made it right - it happens. Drinks were good and food was good otherwise (others at our table got the chicken, seafood pasta, burger and a ribeye - no complaints). Also you cannot bring balloons in fyi and if you want to bring in an outside dessert there is a fee. Most likely will be back but for drinks and apps.

We took an impromptu overnight trip to Buffalo just for kicks ... and our anniversary. We had no plans but thanks to Yelp, we found Lucky Day. Chose to use Uber but it looked like plenty of street parking plus a paid lot next door. The ambiance is dark and lit mostly by candlelight. Service was friendly. It was around 5 pm so not crowded and it was happy hour. They have a few drink specials and food specials for happy hour. The menu also includes whiskey flights but whew those were expensive but they looked good! The drinks were strong and the food was excellent. I will say it was definitely not a quiet ambiance so keep that in mind. This is not the spot for quiet conversation.

Great place to go before a show at Shea's. Their specials are where it's at. They had a lobster roll when I went, but I was craving a burger like crazy, so some how I passed on that special. Intimate dining vibes. Loved the feel of the separate sections and second level seating. Walking past tables, all the dishes looked great, doesn't look like you can make a wrong choice. Personally, loved my juicy burger, could have used a bit more flavor though. And I demolished my fries. Warning, be careful with the salt, because it nearly pours out of the grinder. Oh, and if you love blue cheese, you must try theirs. It came on the Wedge salad, but if I went back, would definitely order some to dip my fries in.

I've been dying to come here from quite some time. The bar is stunning. The ambiance is "I can't believe I'm in Buffalo." I even love the golden and black color scheme of the logo with skull head on a penny. I got a Classic Old Fashioned to drink. Tasted fabulous at first. But it had waay to many small ice cubes and got watered down too fast. Best French onion soup. Best brussels sprouts. And best french fries I've ever had. Random, but facts. My burger was also incredible. You could really taste the rich steak chuck mixed with the burger. Love the vibe here. I will be back for drinks and food.

Absolutely amazing!!! This was the best meal I've ever had in my life!! The ambiance here is amazing. We dined on a Friday night. They had music playing from a live band. Service was great, no issues. We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away. Very chill, low-key vibes. The drinks were great. The steak was soooo good, extremely tender. And that Lucky Day Bacon - get it!!!! It taste like pork belly. Soooooo yummy! This will definitely be one of our go-to places when we're back in Buffalo.

We stopped in to hear a band. Bar was packed, but they weren't too many people in the restaurant because it was already probably 10 o'clock when we got there. This is a great place to Relax and have a drink while listening to some great live music.. The manager stopped at the table and had a conversation. He made some recommendations in terms of drinks. He stopped by to check on us later in the evening. I was not thrilled with the drink that I had, so he made me something different. He cleared our table, and we thought he was going to box up the leftovers, but he thought we were done. We asked the waitress where the leftovers were, and he had the kitchen make another order because of the misunderstanding.

The food is delicious. Rotating seasonal menu. Which is great if you like trying new things. The service was super friendly and knowledgeable. Something like 800 bottles and I can't imagine how our waitress knew what we wanted without me pointing it out on the bottle list. But she simply jotted it down and it was correct. Zero complaints there. This is a really cool place. Low lighting, plenty of seating. Bar tops, tables and some cool upstair seating as well. I can't wait to go back.

We stopped in for happy hour that runs daily 4-6pm and had such a great time. During happy hour the burger and chicken sandwich are 7 bucks each. These were both SOO delicious and perfectly cooked. We also got the bacon app and shrimp cocktail which also blew us away for being really good appetizers! We can't wait to come back another time for happy hour. The full dinner menu also looks delicious.

Been meaning to try this place for awhile. First the drink selection is insane, pages of bourbon and single malts along with a ton of craft cocktails. Did a flight of Japanese bourbons, very interesting and unique flavors to each one. Onto the food, unique little menu, opted for some brisket sliders to start followed by a bean and pork ravioli. Sizable portion and different in a good way. My guest went more traditional with a big ol' ribeye steak. Service was attentive and the decor is very inviting. Will be back to sample more soon!

Service was great. Easy to make an online reservation. Had caesar salad and strip steak. It was cooked perfectly. Had a chocolate mousse for dessert. For drinks, had an old fashioned and glass of wine. Highly recommend.

Great food, fun atmosphere and really attentive service. The whole staff helped us like we were the only table in the place, helping us to make a very good impression on our customers. This is a must-visit in Buffalo.

First time visiting this very interesting place. Vibrant executive sophistication with an amazing selection of whiskey, scotch and rye. Very knowledgeable bartenders as well. And reasonably priced. I love this place and will be back!

I'll just start with the fact that the entire staff is amazing. Hostess, bartender, server were all top notch. We arrived 1.5 hours before our reservation, the bar was packed but we were helped immediately. They also have a nice lounge area to sit in. I had told the hostess where we would be and that we were open to being seated early. 30 minutes later, we were. Loved the selection of small plates. Pickles, bacon and brussels. All were fantastic. So good that I didn't take pictures. But seriously, top notch service. Some of the best I've seen.

The ambiance was literally perfect! I enjoyed this place so much and it would've been the perfect place for a large but intimate dinner gathering. I decided to check out the Lucky Day Whiskey Bar for my birthday! Customer Service The host was absolutely amazing. I called the same day and was able to get a reservation for ten people with no problem. She answered every question I had about the menu and what to expect during my visit. She was well informed and made me feel incredibly welcomed. Now our server was not as pleasant. While she was polite (maybe) each interaction left me feeling a tad rushed or awkward. Food Because I had already ate something small before coming I was mostly excited about the drinks. However, I am so glad that I ordered the Brussels sprouts ( vegan option YAY!) My friends raved about their food. They specifically highlighting how flavorful it was. MISC - They play live music Thur, Fri, Sat - Parking lot in close proximity. + On street parking right out front. - Reasonably priced food items. Looking forward to returning!

Very fun vibes! The foods pretty good, I usually get the charcuterie which is always great! It can be really loud so definitely not a place to converse! The live music is so much fun, definitely recommend as part of your night out with your friends!

Food was great. Wait was a little long. But good customer service and awesome vibe. Parking could be better. The bartenders were all awesome.

LOCATION: Close to the keybank center and right off the metro rail which made for easy transportation to/from the arena. AMBIANCE: From the time of arrival right before the dinner rush to the end of dinner it was loud and really hard to hold a conversation. DRINKS: Great selection of Whiskey/Bourbon. Pricing is somewhat high. FOOD: - NY Strip Steak: Cooked perfectly, however, it was not what was ordered (Ribeye). Luckily the server acknowledged the mistake and took the item off the bill entirely. - Scallops: Delicious The wait between ordering time and the food coming out seemed excessive; to the point where we were growing concerned about missing some of the show. If coming during dinner rush, consider arriving earlier than you normally would, to create enough time buffer. We might come by again sometime and give it another shot.

We decided to spend our NYE at Lucky Day Whisky Bar. We ordered the bacon appetizer, fried pickles, fries, Mac and cheese, and brisket sliders. My wife loves the Mac and cheese, whereas I loved the brisket sliders and the bacon appetizer. I don't usually like fried foods so the fries and the fried pickles were too much and probably more suitable to be shared amongst 4 people. The drinks were good too and ranged from $8 to $16. Overall, I'd recommend visiting this place for a nice night out, especially if you want to hear a band play. The only disadvantage of this place it how loud the music is. I wouldn't recommend this place if you want to hold long conversations with a person, or if you arent good at reading lips.

Can't say enough about this place. While I don't typically eat here, I hear good things. Usually I'll go for the drinks and live music! The bands they have never disappoint! Bartenders are knowledgeable and all of them know how to make a great drink.

I can't believe this is my 200th review! I'm excited to say it's a BIG 5 STARS! I've been to Buffalo quite a few times for work trips going back to the EB Green days when the location known now as Lucky Day was just a dive bar across the street from the hotel & steakhouse. Now I'm happy to say it's my favorite Steakhouse/Whiskey Bar in Buffalo. I'll try to keep this short, I've been here twice, once for the burger & once for the steak. Both times they have succeeded my expectations with exceptional food & speedy service, especially for a steakhouse. Great speakeasy ambiance & fair prices, I've sat at a table & at the bar. The bartenders are all very educated in whiskey with knowledge & suggestions for you to sample. If you're up for a great night out this is your spot... I know it's mine!

Best charcuterie board we've ever had. If you want an extra treat, they have Garrison Brothers Guadalupe.

Absolutely LOVE the hardwood and exposed brick throughout. Friggin amazing bar, featuring a sliding ladder like a library. Whiskey bar class and charm with great food. The happy hour prices are an extremely good value