Tabree Opens With Options


I am a big fan of the outside eating space at Tabree. The owners were very clever in the way they have worked out a symbiotic relationship with Benjamin's Art Gallery next door. After talking with the gallery owners, a deal was struck which allowed the French restaurant to incorporate additional bistro tables into a romantic alleyway, tucked away from the main outdoor dining patio. Now diners have the option to sit in a lush garden-style atmosphere, or they can join friends on the spruced-up elevated patio. No matter where you sit, indoor or out, be prepared to immerse yourself into Parisian downtempo music and French Provencial cuisine. Look for the YUM review to appear in the upcoming print edition of Buffalo Rising Magazine.
Tabree | Buffalo NY | 423 Elmwood Avenue | 716-844-8477

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Bufago
Horrible picture, time to take a class at CEPA; a journalism class couldn't hurt either.
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leadi
This space has always had one of the most beautiful, "secret" patios in the entire City. Does anyone remember Kodiac Cafe that was located here? That was my first experience in that patio ( and yes, I STILL miss the fresh Salmon and Gorgonzola ravioli!) .
Yes - totally agreed - the restaurant size does not give away how large the patio really is. I have heard that Fois Gras is to DIE for at Tabree....can't wait to get there to try it myself!
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metrobflo
Been there tree times, awesome, AWEsome, AWESOME!!! Great luck Brian & Tara.
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refinedred05
Does anyone know if they are hiring?
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stephenjames716
good luck!...it looks great.
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mpitman
Still mis Astoria !
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Hoss
Who's cooking???
Wine list?
Web site?
Menu?
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MEC
why is the server dressed [deleted]?
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jattea
That's the owner and head chef, Brian Bryndle. Not a server...
The website is http://tabreerestaurant.com/
I've only been there once, but the meal was fantastic and inspired. I can't wait to go back.
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gaustad
great ambience and nice change of pace for the usual hang outs....wish there was a little more room at the bar
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gaustad
I spotted JP Lossman and his "super model" gilrfriend ZUZU here on Friday night.
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zen
Foie gras, good not great. I think Bryan's cooking experience is limited to the grill at the Pink so he isn't the head chef jattea. Fun place and much more enjoyable than the Rue.
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Brett
Had the pleasure of trying most of the food on the menu. I can say that everything I tasted made me want more. Bryan and Tara have really put a lot of thought into the space, the menu, and the experience they want their customers to have. You will not be disappointed with your meal. Whether you go in for a full meal or just a Duck Club sandwich at the bar, you will leave happy.
Great work and a welcome addition to a section of Elmwood that just keeps getting better and better.
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moonshine
Hands down, the hottest female bartender in Buffalo...and the food is good too.
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TonyMacaroni
jp's girl us anything but a super model, looks like she got hit with a shovel on the ass. Anyway Bryndles made a big leap from the Pink! Good luck Bryndle all the best
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Hoss
Thanks for the info/link Jattea.
Their pdf menu on their site says the "Chef De Cusine" is Kristina Daley. Is this not correct?
It should also be "cuisine". Not "Cusine". Minor typo.
That said, I am really looking forward to eating here. French food is my background (as well as my heritage), and while Rue Franklin is quite good for French (Canadian) food. The blue blazer crowd they draw detracts from the experience for me.
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whisperoutoftime
Hoss, let's go.
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bobo
Uhhh...just ate there for the first time, likely the last. Let's see....wild mushroom risotto - mushrooms burnt on the edges and risotto tasted lik it was cooked in either beef or veal base making it way too salty. Charcuterie plate - very good, nice sopressata (wonder where they get it). Sea bass - undercooked (read patially raw) otherwise good flavor, fresh. Steak - well, steak au poivre should have plenty of pepper but mostly in the sauce, when the entire steak is encrusted it overpowers an otherwise fine cut of beef which was perfectly cooked as asked (rare). Service was relaxed, not professional but effecient, a good fit for the space. Price - too much for the quality. Overall I was not aghast at the experience. it was ok, but I was expecting much more. On the upside I think they can definitely improve. So on second thought I'll check it out again maybe in the springtime.
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