Fabulous Food at Billy Ogden's
I have been to Billy Ogden's many times and I must say that this restaurant probably has the most fabulous food in Buffalo.

The printed menu has few items, but there are always a host of specials on the blackboard each night. Typically, there are 10 or more selections each of beef, pork, chicken and seafood every night, along with a large variety of appetizers and a lamb dish or two.

Every dish is prepared with true gourmet flair. This is not typical restaurant food, but the fabulous, award winning creations of Chef Andy DiVincenzo.

The food is always prepared, presented, and arranged perfectly. My favorite is the James Beard Pork Tenderloin, which is prepared on a bed of onions and apples with a Jack Daniels sauce -- this is an award winning dish.

The service is always fabulous. Food is brought out immediately after preparation. Drinks and water are refilled when your glass is nearly empty. Dishes are cleared soon after you're through. You rarely have to ask for anything. The wait staff is definitely well trained.

One of the best parts of Billy Ogden's is the atmosphere. You don't have to get dressed up to enjoy a gourmet meal. Billy Ogden’s seems like any other neighborhood bar and grill, but, when the food starts coming, you immediately see the difference.

Prices are very reasonable for what you get. Average prices are around $6 for an appetizer, $18 for a dinner, and $5 for dessert. Other restaurants in the same price range don't even compare.

My recommendation: Go there prepared to eat. You must order an appetizer, a main course, and dessert to truly appreciate the experience..    [01 Sep 2000 03:23:12]

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Recommended Dishes: Stuffed Hot Pepper (appetizer), James Beard Pork Tenderloin (dinner), Dom Blanche (dessert)

     ­Anonymous   

I went to BILLY O's last week and had a porterhouse and it was overcooked (I had asked for med-rare). The waitress was rude and reaked of cigarettes. I thought that a restaurant which got great reviews the service would be good but she was too damn rude. The only thing that saved my meal was the desert, it was A Dom Blanch (Two crepes vanilla and chocolate both wrapped around vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and nuts, the plate was covered with a nice thick sauce with a hot fugde design and fresh fruit nicely presented) If it wasn't for that my meal would have gone to waste.    [14 May 2002 08:30:01]

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     ­Smiley Dick   

Just Superb
I did not know to expect such great food in the middle of nowhere. I was stuck in Buffalo for a sales meeting, and the customer suggested we go to Billy Ogden's for dinner. I couldn't have been more surprised. The conversation was awful, but the food was outstanding. The menu is basically entirely made up of "specials" and the food is prepared with a great deal of care, and while the presentation is simple, the dishes are visually appealling and flavors can be quite complex and satisfying. The staff is very friendly, in a very informal way. The desserts are to die for. Overall, an oasis of good food on a dark country road.    [14 Aug 2002 16:13:40]

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     ­Carl   

BUFFALO'S BEST!
From ambiance to menu selection to service, this restaurant is top notch. Don't expect candelabras and black-tie suited wait-staff, but friendly, competent service in a truly unique atmosphere.

Their vast menu hosts cuisine to suit anyone's palate; order mostly Italian dishes from the printed menu, or a gourmet special from "The Board". Order with confidence, as Chef Andy does NOT disappoint!    [11 Feb 2003 20:54:10]

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Recommended Dishes: Stuffed Hot Peppers and Breaded Zucchini (appetizers), Bentley's Badass Porterhouse (Rob's entree choice), Shrimp Talley (Dawn's entree choice), Dom Blanche (We usually have to share a dessert!)

     ­Dawn and Rob Hitzges   

Everyone Was Happy !
I went there with five couples who had never been there before. EveryOne ordered something different. We all loved it.    [01 May 2003 08:40:31]

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     ­Anonymous   

Simply the Best Restaurant in Buffalo
I have never had such delicious food, and I have been the some of the best and most expensive restaurants in the Western New York area.
If you go the Billy Ogdens, I strongly suggest that you try the Portabello Mushroom appetizer and the BBQ ribs (enough for two people). I hear the desserts are good, but they give you so much food your filled up by dessert time!    [19 Jul 2003 11:15:13]

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Recommended Dishes: BBQ Ribs

     ­ziblut   ziblut at aol dot com

My way or the highway
Some friends and I went to Billy Ogden's recently. A person in my party wanted some type of bread that came with his meal replaced with a different kind. The answer was "no" just that simple. It was explained to us in very brief terms that there are no substitutions, period! Food was OK, not overwhelmed, nor overly impressed with the cleanliness. We know Andy very well, still no substitutions. I don't think I will be back anytime soon, there are just too many fine establishments in and around the Buffalo area to deal with such an attitude.    [11 Aug 2003 07:27:06]

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     ­Peter   

Best food in town!!!
I'm good friends with the owners daughter.. and we eat there all the time. I love the food.. the resturant is cool...    [12 Sep 2003 13:59:43]

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Recommended Dishes: stuffed hot peppers. (appetizers), Chicken Parm.(dinner), dom blance (dessert)

     ­Anonymous   

My favorite place to eat!!
I have never had a bad meal! I'm still trying to figure out the stuffing in the peppers. They are amazing!    [12 Jul 2004 17:32:16]

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     ­Ken and Darlene Bruce, North Tonawanda   

Best Food On the Planet!!!!
The service was great the food was great and the atmosphere was awsome!!!!!!    [14 Feb 2005 19:15:08]

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Recommended Dishes: Steak

     ­Trevor Felix, Buffalo   glfelix at adelphia dot net