Reviews for Shamus Restaurant in Lockport, NY
Ann Murphy, owner, was kind enough to fit us in last minute. It is a charming small town steak house. Chelsea, our server, was... wonderful, knowledgeable and very kind even after we had a small mishap at the table. I had the scallops appetizer. Cookedperfectly. Lobster bisque soup and braised short rib with caramelized onions. It was a great dining experience. First time toLockport. Would definitely repeat Read more
Wonderful food, cocktails and service. They must have an amazing chef because everything is delicious!
We went for a family event. We wanted to go somewhere different. Parking was awful but, likely, for good reason. It was a packed... house. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and, I found out afterwards, 2 of us had been here previously. It is a bit moreexpensive than most, I'd roughly estimate an additional 50% more. Whether it's worth it is subjective to your experiencehere. The food was very similar to most but they put their own flair into it and it works. The wait staff was VERY friendly andknowledgeable. We were given the specials from 2 different people and the second person spouted almost verbatim as the first.The way I see it, that seemed like a "well oiled machine". Very good job there. I had ordered the skillet of brussel sprouts andpickled red onions with extra parmesan and bacon. Made it to the table in about 15 minutes. It was slightly crispy and a bitchewy. Maybe a bit dry/underdone but quite tasty nonetheless. The pickled red onions added a very interesting zing to it. The'extra' I asked for was noticeable compared to a separate order for one of us. Very cool. The entrée made it in about 20minutes. I got the fish & chips. It was beer battered style. The batter could have been a bit more crispy but the beer flavorcame through perfectly which, in my opinion, is pretty rare. The tartar sauce tasted homemade so that was a plus. A large wedgeof lemon instead of a tiny slice was also a plus. I'm NOT a fan of shoestring fries but they were crispy on the ends andslightly soft (not soggy) in the middle, which is how I prefer them with no alternative. So that was pretty cool. They offeredseveral substitutes for the coleslaw and I chose the wild rice. It was actually cooked properly. Everyone else makes it sopoorly I expected mostly the same and almost dreaded my choice right after I made it. I was pleasantly surprised to find itmostly soft, slightly seasoned and palatable. It was NOT crunchy even once. Kudos for that!!! My better half ordered the Fr Read more
Each and every time we have dined at Shamus we have enjoyed our experience immensely. The food is always excellent and the... service is top notch. We always feel welcomed from the time we enter to the time we leave. We always look forward to dining atShamus. Read more
The food was delicious and plentiful. Our waitress and hostess checked on us frequently. We were offered indoor and outdoor... seating. Having chosen the indoor we found it to be quiet even though the restaurant was full. We chose the Saturday nightspecial of prime rib. Cooked perfectly, the seasoning was perfect as well as the crust on top. We both had the french onion soupand agreed it was also delicious having had many bad versions of this in the past we savored it, even scraping the crusty cheeseoff the rim. They gave me a double serving of vegetables since I was not interested in a baked potato. My husband and I had beenstaying in Niagara Falls and found this gem because all the restaurants of this caliber were totally booked. We had visitedLockport to do the Erie Canal tour and since it was only a 20 mile ride checked out Trip Advisor to see what restaurant might beoffering the menu we were looking for since we were celebrating our 50th anniversary. We plan a return trip to Niagara Falls andI anticipate a return visit to Shamus. Read more
Excellent food and restaurant!! One of the best fish fry dinners I have had in awhile. My son got the chicken finger dinner.... Both were excellent. The staff is wonderful and friendly. Very nice atmosphere! Read more
Hostess greeted us and was quick to seat us within a minute of being in the door. Options for indoor or outdoor seating was... available. All the staff we encountered were exceptionally kind and gave you A+ service. The waitress was on point with a wineselection. As for the food, even if you are low carbing it as I am....try that foccacia bread (it's fantastic). The twintenderloin and prime rib were cooked to perfection. The seasonal fresh veggies were seasoned perfectly. Read more
I ordered Detroit style pizza and it was fantastic. Others had a steak and Reuben. All were terrific. Service was great,... atmosphere fine. All in all a great meal. Read more