Schwabl's

The delicious roast beef in Schwabl’s Beef on Weck is juicy, piled high and hand-carved slightly thick to your specification: rare, medium rare or medium. It’s not the thinly-sliced, traditional WNY version by any means, but it’s definitely worth the trip and potential wait (the restaurant is relatively small). The server told me their salt-laced, caraway-studded kummelweck roll is made fresh daily. The au jus was generous and savory, and it pooled nicely into the roll for reasonably perfect sogginess. In my opinion, the key ingredient will always be the horseradish. Here it’s thick and just the right shock to the senses! What I wasn’t expecting were the tasty sides. The old-school German potato salad, clean crisp coleslaw (not a speck of mayonnaise), pickled beets and pickles all complem

This place was amazing. Friendly, and the food exceeded the hype! If their special of the day happens to include potato pancakes, these were amazing. And the beef on weck was the best I’ve had. I’ve gone to other places and always thought “man, this could use some au jus” but I figured that’s just an out of towner’s thinking and a faux pas to request. Nope. They have it. And it’s amazing. Did I say amazing?!

We had a fantastic mid-week lunch here. It definitely gets busy so come early if you can. This historic location has great old-school bar atmosphere, like a scene out of It's A Wonderful Life, which to me is a huge compliment. I'm so glad we came in the winter while some Christmas decor was still up. We of course had the beef on weck and it was absolutely as good as everyone says; thicker slices but still incredibly tender and on a weck roll with plenty of salt. We also got their seasonal Tom & Jerry boozy drink and it did not disappoint! It was my first ever and wow am I glad I tried it out. Warming, comforting and just so tasty. This was our first time here and we'll definitely be going back!

I've heard a lot about this place and wanted to try the a Tom & Jerry hot cocktail, it didn't disappoint expect for the price..Listed $8.79 bill $12.50. Tried the Potato Pancake appetizer with sour cream/applesauce, was only fair. My Hungarian Goulash had a tasty paprika flavor I remember my mom's having. Beef Tenderloin was indeed tender. Compliments to that dish but my friends Roast Beef sandwich was "unchewable". That was taken off our bill but still $80 good thing... I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. To many other places to try.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and left sleepy and stuffed! Beef on weck with German potato salad (warm, as it should be), and beets!!! All of it was delicious. We also got the potato pancakes with sour cream but they went so fast I didn’t have time to take a picture. That good. No they are not paying me……..just an all around good meal for a very picky guy.