Would you eat lunch or dinner at the Harbour Club?

Would you eat lunch or dinner at the Harbour Club?

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Jun 17th 2007, 3:42pm By queenseyes

The Harbour Club at the HSBC Arena faces the Buffalo River. The Metro Rail cars run right past on their way to the DL&W Terminal. Unfortunately, the restaurant is only open during Sabres’ games and special events. I am sure that plans are to someday extend the hours… but when? This is a wonderful opportunity for the Buffalo Waterfront that could be operational relatively easily.

The other day we talked about the possibilities while sailing by on a 7 Seas’ sailboat. The sun was streaming through the windows and we gazed on wondering why such an opportunity was not being taken advantage of. Word is that it might still be part of the plan someday… someday. Already, there tons of people who come down to visit the Erie Basin Marina. There are others who own condos along the waterfront. And still others who ride the Metro Rail (ridership is up). Plus, I think that there are 'a few' available lots surrounding the business for easy parking. I would think that there would be a host of restaurateurs who would leap at this sort of opportunity.

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  1. gaustad

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    Jun 18th 2007, 00:03

    PS - whats with the ugly tug boat

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  2. gaustad

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    Jun 18th 2007, 00:07

    this is a very good idea - great bar and restaraunt - cool place to hang out - also accesible

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  3. zimmermann

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    Jun 18th 2007, 00:10

    c;mon gaustad-- te best day in the office doesn't compare with the worst day on a boat, even if uit is an ugly tug boat. Besides, Popeye might be on there, spinach in hand.

    Newell- great idea! My office are four minutes away as are BRO's-- let's start lunch there!

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  4. zimmermann

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    Jun 18th 2007, 00:12

    typos, sorry. old eyes.

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  5. gaustad

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    Jun 18th 2007, 01:34

    So this is where Popeye lives.....

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  6. viking

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    Jun 18th 2007, 09:12

    We went to HSBC to see the Delirium, intending to eat before the show, after much confusion were told the Harbor Cafe was open, -- it wasn't. The gate keeper was uninformed to say the least, his supervisor needing courtesy lessons also. Our party of four usually spends about $35.00 a person, not a bad day even if you had only fifty customers to serve. Our impression was that promoting the cafe wasn't a priority.

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  7. coolrobc

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    Jun 18th 2007, 10:41

    I think the space is currently used for meetings/presentations/etc and such during the week. The Buffalo Rotary Club meets there on Thursdays for lunch. I was there for an awards luncheon 2 weeks ago. I'm not sure who does their catering, but the food was great.

    It's an awesome space. You can really get a feel for how the inner harbor project will be laid out from there as well.

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  8. bobbyraz49

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    Jun 18th 2007, 11:11

    Maybe once the canal area is more developed, then and only then will it be opened for lunch/dinner !

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  9. allthingsbuffalo

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    Jun 18th 2007, 12:10

    bobbyraz...you're 100% right. just not nearly enough activity there yet....yet.

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