WJ Morrissey's for Lunch
The interior is stunning; no detail was left to chance. For those of you interested in that aspect of the building, I’ve included a number of links below to the many posts that were featured on BR during the construction process.
Last week, when I discovered that they had the kitchen up and running, I decided to stop in. Since the Buffalo Rising office is located next door it seemed like an obvious choice for a bit of lunch.
I began with a pint of Stella Artois and a cup of thick potato and leek soup. With a piece of wholegrain brown bread, it was a nice way to start a meal ($1.95/cup or $2.95/bowl).
The current menu, which is simple and abbreviated, offers a few traditional Irish dishes like Guinness Beef Stew (a heaping portion served over mashers for $9.95), and “toasties”- little sourdough sandwiches served with a choice of ingredients (ham and swiss, bacon and cheddar, turkey and provolone- $4.95). If hearty Irish cuisine isn't your thing, the menu also features traditional pub fare like crab cakes, panini, a cheeseburger and other lunch standards.
I really wanted the stew, but the portion was amazingly large and my appetite did not match. So, dear readers, you will have to wait another day for a post on that. Instead I ordered a salad of mixed greens, walnuts, tomatoes, bleu cheese and beef tenderloin dressed in balsamic vinaigrette ($8.95). It was a good size and made of fresh ingredients.
The full menu is expected to be available some time within the next week. I’m sure that you will find it showcasing a variety of traditional Irish offerings, alongside other American classics and the items mentioned above.
There are too few good places to have breakfast, lunch or dinner south of Church Street. For those of us that work in this area, it is a pleasure to have another establishment to choose from. For those of you heading to a show or game at the arena, WJ Morrissey’s easy access to HSBC provides a perfect opportunity to find a parking space early and have a beer and some eats before heading over to the arena.
WJ Morrissey's
30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo, 14203
716.852.0930
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Aloha
I had lunch here last week and enjoyed one of the best reuben in recent memory. The space also looks fabulous, very warm and cozy. Can't wait for happy hour there!
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Divaliciciousone1975
I visited today w/ my office partner for lunch. From the outside it looked empty because of the tinted windows. But once we walked inside we could see that it was lively little joint and yes it is warm and cozy too. Even former City Council President, James Pitts was inside enjoying lunch sans his tradmark bow tie. My friend had the rueben $6.95 and a unsweetened iced tea $1.50. He enjoyed his lunch and said, "The corned beef was tender and juicy." He also enjoyed the bountiful side of fries he received. I on the other hand wish I had choosen that. I had a bowl of the soup $2.95, the ham/cheese toasties $4.95 and a iced tea too. The soup was a little bland to me so I had to kick it up w/ s&p and I was served oyster crackers not a slice of wholegrain brown bread. The toasties were disappointing because the menu gives the impression that you will receive grilled mini-sandwiches, or at least a grilled sandwich cut in squares (my partner perceived it the same way). I received a dry ham/cheese sandwich on toast (after checking there was a little butter but the flavor was no evident), a side of colesole and mixed field greens w/ no dressing (instead of the chips I was promised by the waitress). I wouldn't mind the healthier greens but I think this plate could be improved w/ at least mustard on the sandwich, sandwich grilled and quartered and the greens served w/ some sort of vinegrette. Even though this was not my best dining experience this year. The staff was extremely friendly, and the service itself was excellent. I will try again once they finally get their extended menu up and running (whenever that may be?) The current menu is well priced, our total w/ tax was 19.45 plus tip. I would recommend it but steer someone towards other menu items like the rueben or maybe the stew if truly hungry.
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