Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub
Hey, guys! Welcome to my first review. As I’m sure most of you know, yesterday was National Chicken Wing Day. I know I said in my introduction that I was going to start with my top-5 when I started reviewing, but my dad suggested The Blackthorn for dinner yesterday which was fine with me. Anyone local to the South Buffalo area knows about The Blackthorn; great food, great atmosphere, and an all around feeling of being at home. I’m surprised when I walked in there yesterday I didn’t see at least one teacher from my high school, or at least one person i graduated high school with. Although I did see a friend’s aunt so I guess that’s close enough. The Blackthorn is a favorite of many people in South Buffalo and its super easy to see why. When you walk in there you’re greeted by a bar that makes you want to sit down and enjoy a Guinness with your neighbor, or maybe a stranger that becomes a friend after a few beers. The whole atmosphere is extremely inviting and it has such an old school charm to it. The owners recently remodeled the outdoor area with a new bar, more seating, fire pits, and classic backyard games. So after diving into one of their famous fish frys, or anything else that’s delicious on the menu, you can get yourself a nice cold beer and hang out with some friends after a long week at work. I would recommend to anyone looking for a new place to eat to absolutely find the time to head out there to grab a bite. It’s also a great place to go if you’re looking for a spot to celebrate Buffalo’s favorite holiday, St Patricks Day. Alright, lets get down to business here. At The Blackthorn you can order your wings traditional style (mild, medium, hot), or you can order them South Buffalo style. The best way I can describe South Buffalo style is medium sauce with a little extra kick and flavor. I’ve only had South Buffalo style at Blackthorn and Potter’s Field and I sometimes prefer that flavor over a more traditional style. I ordered a single order, South Buffalo style, extra crispy, with some extra sides of blue cheese. When the wings came out the presentation was excellent. The wings were stacked neatly on the plate which I can appreciate because I’m one of those people who thinks the way food looks when it comes out is very important. The wings were also hot when they got to the table so they weren’t sitting out long either which is always a plus. I took my first bite and let me tell you, if you’re a fan of bold, hot flavor, these are the wings for you. They pack a punch which forces you to take notice. Not only did I take notice of the flavor, I noticed that the meat was white and tender. There was hardly any fat on the wings which made them very easy to eat. I also noticed that consistency throughout all the wings I ate. Overall a very impressive wing, in my opinion. To add to my wing experience, the sides of blue cheese were very generous and the wings were a decent size. I only have a few things that I didn’t like about the wings. The first was that for me, the sauce was almost too much. I prefer the South Buffalo style taste that Potter’s Field offers. But that’s coming from me who typically doesn’t gravitate towards hot flavors. I would have also liked the skin to be a little bit crispier. Overall, the wings were great and I will order wings every time I head over to The Blackthorn for dinner. The rich South Buffalo history, the homey atmosphere, and the great wings will have me going back there for years to come. Thanks for stopping by to read this guys! And as always, always remember.. NEVER ranch, always blue cheese.
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The Blackthorn Restaurant and Pub
2134 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210
