Ken's Buffalo Food Blog: O'Daniels Gin Mill & Grill

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

O'Daniels Gin Mill & Grill

1305 Abbott Road, South Buffalo

I've been going to O'Daniels for well over a year now. The food is always awesome and I've had a good bit on the menu already. Personal picks are the stuffed banana peppers and the wings. While the wings aren't my favorite, they're still damn good [that title goes to Mammoser's] and you can buy their wing sauce and throw it on chicken at home. Burgers and Crow (chicken) sandwich are consistently good. Friday brings the "other menu" which is mostly fish. I've only hit them on Friday once for fish. It's usually busy in there and I'm usually working, but its worth it. They usually have a pretty good beer lineup too [6 rotating taps, various bottles] and the bartenders are cool as well.

Pictured is their BBQ burger with swiss and crispy fries. Beer: Victory Donnybrook Stout

Burger was perfect, like always. I was hoping the beer would be a little closer to Guinness, but it was totally different and only ok in my opinion. Hah- come to think of it, this is all my opinion.

Overall: nom nom nom nom

Go there! You'll like it!

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The "nom nom nom" ranking system

At the end of each review will be a certain number of noms, 0-5, correlating to my overall opinion and thoughts. The ratings take into account the service, overall feel, and most importantly the quality of the food. Since there are many factors that go into the rating, the written review will give a more through explanation for each stop.

[Zero]- I might as well have gone outside and picked through the garbage to find a meal. I really don't expect to find a place like this, and hope I never do.

Nom [1]- While not exactly garbage, really awful in one form or another. I will never set foot in here again, and hopefully it will close quickly. Hopefully this is another rare ranking.

Nom Nom [2]- While not totally awful, it was particularly bad in one area or another. I would consider going to places here again, but only with much protest to head elsewhere.

Nom Nom Nom [3]- Most places will fall into this category. Overall it's "as expected" with nothing being extraordinarily amazing or awful. These places are stops I willingly go to again, but I won't travel ridiculous lengths to get to.

Nom Nom Nom Nom [4]- Congrats. A 4-nom ranking means that it's a personal favorite for one reason or another. Expect a consistently great meal and overall a good experience. Few places will be in this category, but those that are should be considered even if it's not right around the block.

NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM [5]- The full 5! Rarely will something land in this category. For a full 5, the expectations are high and the food is in the tier of "best thing I ever ate."At this moment, there are few overall places (written about here or not) that I can think of that fall into this category. By few, I'm talking less than 10. Don't expect it much, but when one comes along it's by far worth a drive or to make a destination spot.