Where to eat / Restaurant reviews in brief
Following are some restaurants visited by News restaurant reviewers. New restaurant reviews appear the first Sunday of every month in Niagara Weekend.
Steelhead Irish Pub ★★★z 453 Center St., Lewiston. This spot offers a slice of the Emerald Isle, whether it be with its music, decor or food selection. Great for a sandwich or heartier fare, and don’t forget to try the Dublin Stout Onion Soup.
Brickyard Pub and BBQ ★★★★ 432 Center St., Lewiston. The restaurant has become the staple of the blues and barbecue set, with ribs, chicken and brisket to die for. This place smokes.
Shorty’s Ultimate Sports Bar and Grill ★★z 2626 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls (205-0378) Former Gov. Eliot L. Spitzer made calls from this establishment to a high-priced call girl ring that helped seal his political downfall. The bar sells “Client No. 9” T-shirts— and also makes a pretty good burger.
Pyung Taik House z420 Niagara St., Niagara Falls (285-8529) This Korean Restaurant has a limited menu that is a delight to the tastebuds, even when we’re talking about dishes like barbecued eel.
Burgundy’s on the River ★★★ 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls (283-7612) Limited hours — 5 to 9 p. m. for dinner, call for breakfast times, which vary — demonstrate the challenges of running a hotel restaurant along the water in the Cataract City. But this spot, nestled inside the Inn on the River, is worth a visit for strip steak and other American cuisine.
Eddie Jay’s Family Restaurant ★★★z 8881 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls (236-0730) Whether you sit on chairs or high stools, your bound to enjoy the homemade soups and other fare in this spot along the Little Niagara River.
Salisa’s All American Diner ★★★z 2214 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, (731-5616) Top-notch sandwiches and daring menu items like stuffed sweet pepper soup underline the notion that sometimes it’s good to be cheap. This place spares the expense.
Mary O’s Soul Food ★★★z 829 Main St., Niagara Falls (282-7685) You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu in this homespun spot in the Falls which features some of the best barbecue ribs on this side of the Mason-Dixon line. And the candied yams? Yum.
Lighhthouse Grill-n- Spirits ★★★ 5885 E. Main St., Olcott (778-5580) Nestled in a waterfront hamlet near a lighthouse, of course, this spot offers a simple, satisfying menu anytime of year.
Suzanne’s Fine Dining ★★★z 2843 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield (694-6562) This friendly place pulls off elegance without excessive stuffiness, and the prices are reasonable considering the fine quality of the food.
Country Roadhouse ★★★z 2989 Ridge Road, Ransomville (791-4316) This affordable restaurant is worth hunting for and includes such hearty fare as Hungry Man Platters and the Roadhouse Omelet. Closed Mondays.
Bada Bean Coffeehouse and Cafe ★★★z 921 Main St., Niagara Falls (285-2232) The owners have taken a chance on Main Street, but those who stop in for a top-notch fish fry or other fare can be sure that something tasty is headed their way. Even the side dishes here pack a delicious punch.
