The Hungry Buffalo - Pinetop-Lakeside

We arrived at the Hungry Buffalo tonight and discovered they were short on cooks and waitstaff. After a brief wait of just five minutes, we were seated. I ordered the 12oz steak, asking for it to be cooked medium rare. The new bread rolls are a delicious upgrade from the previous ones. My salad, as always, was a five-star dish and just as wonderful as ever. Before I could even finish my first beer, our wonderful server Stephanie brought out my steak. On this seemingly ordinary Friday, it turned out to be perfectly cooked and seasoned. I was so impressed that I called over Scott, the owner, to thank him and his chef. A big shout-out to Liam, the cook, and the entire Hungry Buffalo staff who made this possible—it was truly the best steak I've ever had!

Best restaurant on the mountain, excellent service from the moment you walk through the door, amazing atmosphere, casual western theme, being a retired business owner it is sooooo refreshing to see Scott the owner going table to table making sure everyone is satisfied with there dinner and having a great conversation with him as well. If you haven't tried them out yet your missing out, you will not be dissapointed, entire staff is is friendly, pleasant and on top of their game.

We are locals, and try to support all the restaurants. Our friends go every Fri night. The minute theTHEY arrive , 2 scotchs arrive at the table. Meanwhile: the rest of us at the same table, waited almost 1 hour for our beverages. I went to the bar to order OUR drinks, they still never arrived .I walked around the dinning room to see ...What the problem could be. Bumped into Scott the owner, explained we had waited 3/4 's of an hour with still no beverages...HE dropped by our table TWICE ...but HE didnt bring our beverages. After 1 hour.....My glass of wine arrived .The 2 scotches had already been consumed and were being served a 2nd round !!!Nothing like being treated second rate ??.I tried to call and explain our disappointment ..NO ONE had the courtesy to return our call. ?‍We have spent ALOT of money there....But never again ??

There were several large parties celebrating Christmas work events, with groups of 8 to 15 people, so we did have to wait a bit for our food. However, the warm and inviting atmosphere made it worthwhile. Our server was friendly, kept our drinks full, and we never felt neglected. When our meals finally arrived, we were pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the dishes. The ribeye was incredibly tender, and the fish was cooked to perfection—flaky and moist. I couldn't help but glance at the other plates around us (old restaurant habits!)...and everything looked delicious! All the guests seemed to be enjoying their meals as much as we were. I also want to highlight the restaurant's owner, Scott Waddell, who was actively engaged throughout the evening. He poured drinks, cleared plates, and visited tables with a warm smile, making the dining experience feel personal and inviting. If you're looking for a fantastic place to enjoy a meal with friends and family, I highly recommend giving The Hungry Buffalo a try!

Had high hopes for this place. My kid ordered a hamburger without lettuce.Came back without a bun and cold fries. Ended up talking to the busser to fix this because our server was nowhere to be found.Food wasn't bad. But the attention to detail and lack of good service won't bring me back a 2nd time.