Buffalo Basics

Jim's Steakout has a wide selection of subs for takeout or eating in. Their chicken finger sub is my favorite. There are plenty of other items to choose from, including wings and steak sandwiches. The restaurant's eating area is not decorative, and most people seem to get there food to-go, but the food is great and the whole family can find something that they like. Check out jimssteakout.com for locations.

Dave & Buster's is a large restaurant with an outside entrance in the Eastern Hills Mall, next to Orvis. The restaurant is loud and busy, but an enjoyable experience. There is a bar area, a game area, and the dining area. There are video screens everywhere with sports playing and a large train-station-style board that updates with dozens of sports scores. The main dining area is open and spacious, and there is a meeting room for large groups.

Dave & Buster's would not be my choice for a romantic date, but it would be good for a large group of friends (or maybe a date with someone you are worried you might run out of thing to say because the atmosphere gives many topics for discussion). Friday night is not a good time to come because it is very noisy, but any other time it is fun.

The food at Dave & Buster's is the main reason for coming. They have a large selection of typical American fair. (Overall, this restaurant is not too unlike TGI Friday's.) The fish-and-chips is very good: the batter is light and crispy and their version of tartar sauce is very unique. The Philly cheesesteak was a treat: the steak was seasoned perfectly, the meat shaved very thin, and the roll was huge. A trip to Dave & Buster's is a good choice for anyone looking for a large menu and a entertaining distraction after a day of shopping on Transit Road. It's worth a second trip.