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FRANK'S GRILLE

4.4 (695 reviews)

Visibility: 87/100
  • Est. 1985 (39 years)
  • Recently under new management
  • Enclosed patio seating
  • Famous for fish fry
FRANK'S GRILLE
Lancaster Village
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Serving Lancaster Village
FRANK'S GRILLE
Lancaster Village
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www.franksgrille.com
(716) 681-3440

At a Glance

Frank's Grille is Lancaster's go-to neighborhood restaurant, celebrated for its exceptional beer-battered fish fry, homemade focaccia bread, and cozy atmosphere. With 39 years of history and recent new ownership bringing fresh energy while honoring traditions, customers consistently praise the quality ingredients, reasonable prices, and that authentic local feel that makes Frank's a true community gathering place.

  • Exceptional beer-battered fish fry
  • Homemade focaccia bread
  • Cozy neighborhood atmosphere
  • Quality ingredients at fair prices

Why Customers Choose FRANK'S GRILLE

Based on 695 customer reviews

  • 39 years of neighborhood dining tradition
  • Fresh ownership bringing new energy while honoring classics
  • Homemade items like focaccia bread and red sauce
  • Beer-battered cod fish fry with crispy golden coating
  • Year-round seating with enclosed patio area
  • Consistent quality with seasoned veteran staff

Location & Local Context

Address: 5820 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086, USA

Phone: (716) 681-3440

Hours: Friday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Monday 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday Closed, Tuesday 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday 4:00 – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 4:00 – 9:00 PM

Parking: Free parking lot available on-site

Peak times: Friday evenings 5-8pm for fish fry, weekends 6-9pm

Nearby neighborhoods: Lancaster Village, Bowmansville, Depew

Nearby landmarks: Near Lancaster High School, 5 minutes from Transit Road, Close to Como Lake Park

Services & Offerings

Fish Fry Special

Frank's signature beer-battered cod served with classic sides. A local favorite featuring crispy golden coating and flaky, moist fish.

  • Fresh cod with house beer batter
  • Choice of fries, coleslaw, and macaroni salad
  • Served Friday evenings

Italian Specialties

Authentic Italian dishes featuring homemade elements. Stuffed hot peppers and homemade red sauce are customer favorites.

  • Cheese-stuffed hot peppers
  • House-made red sauce
  • Served with homemade focaccia bread

Craft Cocktails

Creative cocktail menu under new management. The 'Jam Session' cocktail has quickly become a customer favorite.

  • Signature 'Jam Session' cocktail
  • Full bar with craft options
  • Knowledgeable bartending staff

Casual Dining

Comfortable neighborhood dining with both indoor and enclosed patio seating. Perfect for family dinners or drinks with friends.

  • Indoor dining room
  • Year-round enclosed patio
  • Family-friendly atmosphere

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5

695 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Fish fry quality (89 mentions)
  • Neighborhood atmosphere (67 mentions)
  • New management (45 mentions)
  • Homemade items (38 mentions)

Rating increased 0.3 points since new ownership in January 2024. 28 new reviews this month.

Went to Franks on Friday 01/16. New owners and some familiar faces too. We started with stuffed hot peppers, they were cheese stuffed and topped with their homemade red sauce and they were accompanied by their homemade focaccia bread all was delicious. But the highlight for me was their beer battered fish fry, which was cod. The batter was crisp and golden brown, the fish itself was flaky and moist. The macaroni salad was my favorite of the sides, but the fries and coleslaw were very good as well. We have always loved Franks, it’s our go to neighborhood place. We wish the previous owner much happiness in his retirement and we look forward to the good things that we know are coming under the new ownership. Cheers to the future!

Maria MacPeek

We had dinner at Franks under the new management a few nights ago and we were all so impressed! You would have never guessed they just opened, the service was great, the food was delicious along with our cocktails (jam session YUM) and the new owners continued to check in through out our meal. The few locals complaining about the menu changes.. ugh. I hope you all go and check it out under the new management, give them a moment to fully open and get settled. Change while it is tough is usually for the best, looking forward to our next meal at Franks!

Samantha Serra

A staple in our area (Lancaster), Frank's is a name synonymous with good food, cozy atmosphere and that neighborhood feel. We enjoy coming here, as it is consistent with quality ingredients at a reasonable price. We stopped in recently as part of their 39th anniversary (congratulations). Over the years Frank's has expanded. The once open air patio is now enclosed offering more seating year round. There is always plenty of staff and service is generally really good. This last visit wasn't what we have come to expect. Many of the more seasoned veterans who have been there for years are always smiling and cheerful. Some of the younger staff haven't acquired that same level of hospitality that we have come to expect, our waitress in particular. Overall its a solid choice and we will certainly return. Could have just been someone having a bad day...

M. Klein

The food was good. The service was also good. The issue came up that after we paid the bill we were finishing up our drinks the waitress came up to us and asked us to leave because they had a party waiting for our table . We left our unfinished drinks on the table and while we were putting on our jackets they cleared the table. When we were exiting I did notice two other empty tables. Reservation was for 6 at 5pm food came at 5:40 asked to leave at 6:15.

Roger Nowatzki

Frequently Asked Questions

Fish fry is served Friday evenings and is one of our most popular menu items featuring beer-battered cod.

Yes, we recommend reservations especially for Friday fish fry and weekend evenings as seating fills up quickly.

Yes, our patio is fully enclosed so we can offer additional seating throughout all seasons.

The new owners have kept favorite classics like the fish fry while adding some new items and craft cocktails.

We can accommodate parties but recommend calling ahead as we're a cozy neighborhood spot with limited table space.

Business Activity

Status: Open now

Peak hours: Friday 5-8pm

New management: Since January 2024

Popular this month: Fish fry, Jam Session cocktail, Stuffed peppers

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Online Visibility Score: Excellent

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation32/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness17/17
Engagement5/15

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