A running joke in my family is that we judge a restaurant by their calamari. We’ll, ABV just topped our list. Actually, all of the food was delicious. We sat on the patio on a perfect pre-Memorial Day weekend. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Our waitress and the host were great as well.

Great burger, fries, beer, and service. The great reviews and ratings are on the mark. I had the #6...burger, pulled pork, amazing sauce, and white cheddar. It's the burger I want to eat before getting stranded on a deserted island so I can remember what a great burger tastes like.

Nice place to get with some friends and have a good time. Very relaxing atmosphere, not a pretentious menu. Good vibes, down to earth people with an excellent combination of great quality ingredients and skilled kitchen personnel. I had the lobster roll with some homemade tots. No critics, just a preference. I will add a wedge of lime to help balance the dish adding acidity. It was delicious! Bread was buttery and fluffy, Lobster was excellent, and the tots were amazing. I will go back to try more from the menu.

Burgers, bourbon, and bodacious Bodegas. 2 of these you can find at the Allen Burger Venture and you will not leave disappointed. It is busy, and for good reason. The food is amazing and a must try for those burger lovers when in the Buffalo area. Prices are reasonable and pair it with a whiskey/bourbon or a local beer on tap.

Great atmosphere and Food as well. Recommending candied garlic burger 🍔 And cashew wings as well ! Never had wings with cashew before and goes very well. Everything was point Service 9/10 Price 8.5/10 Taste 8.1/10

The FOURTEEN Burger (Caramelized French Onions & Broth Au Jus, Gruyere, Toasted Gruyere Bun) is by far the best burger I’ve ever had. Their burgers are unique, the atmosphere is an intimate bar scene with TVs to watch a game, great beer selection, and AMAZING service. Their tater tots are THE BEST. I haven’t visited a place like this in a long time. The best bar/restaurant I’ve visited thus far. I will forever recommend this place. YOU MUST TRY!

Love this place! Food and service were amazing. Lottie was our rock star server. She was very busy but kept us happy.

I had the Schilling Alexander for a lighter beer to pair with the Number Six, pulled pork and an onion ring on a burger. Bartender was helpful with suggestions and attentive while I was there. The burger was spot on medium, the cheese nice and melty and the pulled pork was tender and the sauce nice and tangy. Definitely a spot to recommend for a burger and beer stop! Side note, the gentleman next to me ordered the calamari and it was more than enough for a group!

Great atmosphere and good food. The tots are divine (like fluffy, round latkes) and the truffle fries had an awesome flavor. We got some of the non-meat options: the apple walnut salad was huge ($14) and came with a light dressing - perfect for the summer. The black bean burger was massive ($14) and came with fries. The wings weren't the best, but that's not really why you would come here. Service was slow, but the place was starting to get a little busy after we were there for about an hour.

Decent wait in a pretty small "waiting area," but definitely worth it. The wings were fantastic and perfectly cooked. For smashed style burgers both mine and my wife's were perfectly cooked. Great fries as well. The real star is the beer selection. Huge list of big names in craft beer and an even bigger whiskey list. A new favorite in Buffalo.

Don’t bring your diet here. The food is ABSOLUTELY delicious. My husband and I loved both of our burgers. One of the best food places we’ve been during our times in Buffalo. We will be back next time!

Went here for the first time, Heather was our waitress and she was wonderful. I got the #14 after being super indecisive I randomly picked one lol. It ended up being wonderful. It was a French onion soup burger and came with an au jus and wow everything was so flavorful. Simple burger not super huge which I was happy about and still couldn’t finish it. Tater tots are very good too and fries were delicious.

Absolutely the best burgers that I have ever had in Buffalo, NY! I've been here 4 times now and every time I am amazed at just how mouth-wateringly delicious they can make these burgers. This time I had the #3- with caramelized onions, Applewood bacon and porter cheese. I can't wait to come back for the next one 😀

Allen Burger Venture will truly have you wanting to come back again and again. The burger options are so much fun and I know I want to try them all. The restaurant is nice inside and has a chill atmosphere. There is outside seating available as well when the weather is right! The entire staff was super friendly and our service was great. Even when we had a missing item, they jumped on it and did it up right. The food itself got very positive reviews overall from our party. Someone who got the salad loved the freshness of the ingredients and how well the flavors came together. The others including myself got burgers. The one thing we all agreed upon is that the burgers themselves slightly missed the mark on the type of cook we asked for and the burger itself just tasted like a burger. That is the one thing that slightly missed the mark here, but don't get me wrong that didn't make it bad. Everything that goes onto these burgers depending on what you get is what really shines. The pulled pork I had was phenomenal and would have more of that just by itself, truly incredible. The fries were also very good, well made and seasoned. Allen Burger Venture is easy to recommend and there is absolutely something for everyone here. We never when we will be back in the area but until then I hope all of you Enjoy!!

Tasty food and excellent service! We visited Buffalo and decided to get lunch at Allen Burger Venture from a recommendation. This ended up being a great choice as we left very satisfied! We (a group of 4) waited about 10 minutes to be seated and another 10-15 to see our waitress, but otherwise, the service was great! Our waitress Lotty was so bubbly and helpful in giving us recommendations and explaining the menu. She and another staff member (host? I don't remember his name, but I remember his favorite burger is Number 11) made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. As for the food, for the most part, everything was great! The rest of my group had the hot calamari and said it was excellent. We also comfortably shared the Artisan Caesar salad - the sharp cambozola and garlic compliment each other very well. The burgers (we can vouch for the 4, 5, 12, and candied garlic burger) were great as well. I had the 12, and although it was good, the combination of the bun with chunks of salt on it, prosciutto, and side fried made the overall meal a bit too salty for me. I finished the burger but felt a bit dehydrated afterward and would request a normal bun if I were to get this burger again. Overall, we would definitely come back if we are in the area, and I would be curious to try some of their other burgers!

The cocktail i has initially tasted good but after a few sips just tasted like water. The burger was tasty and the fries were average. The Korean BBQ wings were delicious.

Allen Burger was a solid 3 Star. The reviews were great, so we were very excited to go. The atmosphere is good, and they have some cool retro decor. The patio looked nice, but they suggested we sit inside because the bees, which was understandable. The Bison burger was good but definitely way overpriced. The same goes for the chicken sandwich and the regular burgers. We ordered all 3, and they were good but not anything special and way overpriced. The fries were good, and they gave you a hefty portion. There was no kids' menu or even any cheaper items really for kids besides an order of fries and tots. The bourbon, beer, and whiskey selection was impressive and not overpriced. Our waitress seemed too calm, but she did okay. Weirdly enough, the longer we stayed, the more we were ready to leave. The neighbor table had the wings, which looked good. We likely wouldn't go back unless it was just for the bar. There is street parking nearby for cheap!

Solid burgers, a little pricey but very tasty and you definitely won't leave hungry. Service was a little slow even though it wasn't thay busy but the waitress was attentive.

First trip to ABV, and I was impressed with the entire experience. Our server was on top of everything. She answered our questions about the menu and was very polite/prompt. The Midwest burger I got was really good and grilled perfectly, I got halfway through the truffle fries before I realized I was full. Definitely come with an appetite. I'll definitely make my way back here again.

My husband and I are from out of town and we’re waking by this place. From outside, it looked like a cool place so we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere was great even though it wasn’t very busy as it was a Sunday night. We sat at the bar. They were only serving a late night menu with limited options. The decor was nice. Our bartender Jake was friendly, made great suggestions for food and drinks. We ordered the goat cheese grilled cheese sandwich with fries. I must say this is one the best grilled cheese sandwiches I’ve ever had! It was delicious! We ordered beers as per Jakes recommendation, and they were really good. Since it was a whiskey bar, we had taken shots, again as per Jake’s suggestion. We weren’t disappointed. Would definitely go back if I’m ever in buffalo again.

This place is a gem. If you haven't been and enjoy a good burger, please do yourself a favor and go. It's a bit pricey but well worth it. They have great app options and great drinks. They have their own beer and cocktails, both of which were amazing. My wife has dietary restrictions. They use grass-fed organic beef, so she was able to have the burger. Both ours were fantastic. We upgraded to the truffle fries, and I recommend you do the same. The server was knowledgeable, polite, and on point. Our food came quite fast, I'd say too fast, but I prefer my food served hot so no complaints there. For our app, we had the calamari, spicy version * 5 stars there. We will be going back 100%.

I recently visited Allen Burger Venture and I have to say, I was blown away by the quality of the food. The burgers were simply amazing - juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I also tried the tater tots, which were a must-try - crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and absolutely delicious. What I appreciated most about Allen Burger Venture was the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to bring a date - cozy and intimate, with great food and drinks to enjoy. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the service was top-notch. In addition to the fantastic burgers and tater tots, the menu at Allen Burger Venture is creative and diverse, with options to suit all tastes. Whether you're in the mood for a classic burger or something a little more unique, you're sure to find something that satisfies. Overall, I highly recommend checking out Allen Burger Venture for anyone looking for amazing burgers and a great date spot. The food is fantastic, the tater tots are a must-try, and the atmosphere is perfect for a cozy night out. Five stars! - During my first visit here, I was not hungry and was just accompanying my friends. I did not order anything, Kitchen was closing and our server was very nice and gave us a free burger since we intended to order more. I will not forget this experience and she had made our visit SO much better!

ABV is the place to be if you want to start your evening off right. The vibe is cool almost have you thinking that you’re in a club, (because of the time I came 7pm). The lighting was dim with a purplish/blue tone & it’s kind of dark inside. Also the seating is fairly close, this was surprising to me during these Covid times. I feel a few tables should be removed to open up the place a bit. Would I come back? Probably not. If I did though, it would be for the drinks. The order- #4-All American cheeseburger with LTO and a sauce. I really enjoyed how fresh everything on the burger was. I didn’t have that heavy, “awww why did I eat that burger” feeling that lingers for hours. But, for me the burger was just to plain. I felt it lack some better seasonings on the patty itself. The Big Daddy- Grilled cheese burger made completely different than I thought. I expected a burger sandwiched in between two grilled cheese sandwiches. What I got was a burger with the bun inside out, with the cheese melted on the top of the bun. Again, even this burger lacked flavor. Truffled Parmesan wings- If you like sauce you’ll love these. I really didn’t taste the truffle. But the wings were crispy and had a white sauce with Parmesan flakes on top. The sauce almost reminded me of Alfredo. Last thoughts- I would like for ABV to look into changing the type of cheese they are using for their burgers. I think using a more gooey cheese would do wonders. Nothing beats biting into a burger and seeing a string of cheese bridging the gap.

One of the best burgers we've had in a while. Portion sizes are excellent and the food is absolutely delicious!! We had some Korean BBQ wings that were great too. Highly recommend any one of their burgers and tater tots.

Great service great atmosphere! Calamari Awesome! Good wings tho the sauce is slightly different here in Buffalo a bit more buttery then I'm use to but still good! Oh found another good IPA to add to my list of favs! Definitely a come see for yourself!