SZND

“What an amazing surprise I had with this place. I was in buffalo for 24 hours and I went for dinner here. The artichoke is one of the most delicious things I ate this year, I absolutely loved it. I really would serve that everywhere. The wait for the main dishes was a little bit long but probably because of the pork chop. I think they have some things to improve but in overall this plates tasted like home, you could feel they were made with love. In that kitchen they have a team with a lot of potential of becoming a premium restaurant. They have to improve a little the service and some decoration, but food-wise one of the meals I enjoyed the most this year. Congrats to them.”

“SZND is a unique upscale restaurant in the city of Buffalo! I love dining in their sophisticated intimate setting. Everything about this restaurant is fantastic! They provide excellent service. Their food is seasoned to perfection! I highly recommend the blackened artichokes for an appetizer. The fettuccine & scallops and halibut are two dishes not to be missed! I've dined here on several occasions. It's been consistently wonderful every time! Their address is on Hertel but the entrance is around the corner. The sign is easy to miss. Parking can be a bit of a challenge. There is a parking lot across the street I usually have luck finding a space there. It's definitely worth making a trip out here!”

“Went for the first time to SZND on my birthday tonight with my husband and mom. We were warmly welcomed and seated in the beautifully decorated dining room. Our server was Marielle, who took great care of us throughout the entire experience. Very delightful and knowledgeable about the menu, answering any questions we had about the menu, which while has a small selection, each item is exquisitely and artistically made to perfection. We started with a cocktail, I had the nickel and dime, and my husband had the blackberry mint. Then we had some small plate appetizers including the tuna ceviche, blackened artichoke (stellar) and the SZND salad. Main courses: Mom had Wahoo fish with rizotto, hubby had grilled octopus with cous cous and I had the short rub Ragu with gnocchi. We all tried each other's dishes. Each bite was an experience of flavor, texture and deliciousness. Ended with a birthday candled cookie dough brownie tart and an espresso. Highly recommend to foodies and anyone looking for a unique alternative to the ordinary fare you can find most anywhere. Prices are generally higher than other places nearby, but we'll worth it.”

“I cannot say enough positive things about this amazing place. We were greeted by the owner upon walking in the door. We didn't have a reservation, but he was able to get us in quickly. Everyone was very welcoming and provided excellent recommendations for cocktails and food. Every bite was amazing, and I couldn't help but talk about it after every single bite. We ended our meal with some of their amazing desert options. The desert truly is amazing and I highly recommend making sure you order something from their desert menu. We are so happy we made it in to SZND finally and cannot wait to have dinner here again soon!”

“Came here for an anniversary. Wanted to try something new and nice, and it was interesting. The place is super small, nice little bar. Seating is tight, you’re almost should to shoulder with the people next to you. It’s got a nice little home vibe if you like that. We ordered a small plates, entrees, and dessert. I got the Bison Rib small plate, the ribs had very little meat on them and the sauce was super light, but wasn’t horrible. My girl got the Tuna Ceviche, and that was honestly pretty good! For main entrees we both got the Braised Short rib ragu, and yikes. Literally almost no flavor, no color, and the plate just looked ugly and half empty. Would not recommend it at all. We got fondue at the end, and that was solid for sure. The service though was great, everyone there was really nice and attentive. It just might not have been our cup of tea.”