Located on Buffalo's waterfront at the southern foot of the skyway, Dug's Dive has an interesting history. Established in the late 1800s by William Douglas, a former slave and a ship's cook, Dug's was in the basement of a tenement house Douglas owned. The original rooming house and a saloon featured a club or "dive" at the bottom of a steep, slippery staircase.
William Douglas knew how to cook and make people happy, and he was a hospitable man. According to current owner, Tucker Curtain, this is what Dug's dive is still about today.
Curtin wants people to know about the history (printed on the menus) of Dug's, as well as what it's become today. Dug's is currently a seafood restaurant, serving shrimp, clams, crab cakes, along with chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, fries and much more. They also have an ice cream stand that will serves chocolate covered frozen bananas.
Westward facing over Lake Erie, Dug's is just steps away from the bicycle path that rims the shore, making it a great oasis for those enjoying a boat ride, bike ride or a stroll.
In addition, Curtain promises plenty of live entertainment this summer. Watch this exclusive interview done earlier in the season with Tucker Curtin to learn more about Dug's Dive. It is a favorite summer destination that Curtain hopes to keep lively year-round.
Dug's Dive
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Buffalo, NY, 14203