High Violet

Marcelo Araujo

6 months ago

The drinks are great! The food is amazing, we love the empanadas and the quick bites they have. Perfect combo!

Rita P

3 years ago

Great vibe to go and get drinks. The chef has new specials weekly so there’s always something new to try! Love that they have a small plate and dinner portion option so you can try many different dishes or get something small after work. New favorite spot on Elmwood!

mark nowak

4 years ago

Intimate cocktail lounge with specialty cocktails Limited wine and beer list. Menu of small plates rounds out a perfect experience.

Nicholas Pantoja

2 years ago

Loved the Lorelei cocktail; came in to try it out after seeing it marketed on your Instagram business page. Jonah put it in for me and Josh made it behind the bar. It’s cool how it glows up in the glass. Claire, Jonah and Josh are very kind to me and I also love the artistry of the restaurant. The red and blue room and bar shelf set up. Thanks guys.

Falynn KW

3 months ago

We had a group meet here for a birthday, the drinks were great, service was attentive, and the food was delicious, and of course every room is decorated so cool, including the private room we were in, the gold room.

Stephen Racano

3 years ago

Great experience! Delicious small plates and unique cocktails. Big fan of the zombie. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

kelizabeth716

3 years ago

3rd time I've been here and EVERY SINGLE TIME I'm impressed. From the staff to the food to the atmosphere/mood. It a little swanky and a little dark inside, PERFECT for a first date or date night with your best friends! Cocktails take an extra few minutes but they are worth it! Every one is delicious and unique. The staff is outstanding (Jonah, has waited on us twice and he is absolutely delightful) Order the fried bologna....I promise you this isn't the sandwich you got in your lunch in 2nd grade. Pork belly was DELICIOUS, it melted in your mouth. Cheese board is standard but bug enough for 2-4 to share. Just go, thank me later

Steve McCarthy

5 months ago

Such a hidden gem, the cocktails were amazing, atmosphere was very suave, it's what I imagine the now defunct Playboy Lounges of the 1960s were like back in their hayday, and the service was fantastic. Our server was Amira and she made our stop so memorable. The idea of the hiddenness of the High Violet helps promote the speakeasy atmosphere.

Alexis Nowasell

8 months ago

I reserved the Jungle Room for my birthday celebration, but last minute we went from 7 to 12 people. They were so quick and accommodating, moving us to the Red Room without any hassle. The vibe was absolutely perfect, it felt like a little slice of a fancy NYC spot, tucked away in this Buffalo speakeasy. It truly brought my vision for the day to life: friendly staff, an incredible atmosphere, and great drink prices with amazing flavors. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate.

Brooke Herrington

5 months ago

High Violet is a small upscale bar with a cozy, intimate vibe. I had the "The 12 Houses 14" cocktail, which was beautifully presented. I loved the tarot card detail. The drink had great flavor and balance and the overall atmosphere felt elevated yet comfortable. Definitely worth a visit if you enjoy thoughtful cocktails and a refined setting.