AcQua - Buffalo, New York

Donna K.

We recently had a Wedding Welcome Party at the AcQua for my son and daughter-in-law the night before there wedding. We had a wonderful experience and were very happy with the service we received from the very accommodating staff. The Buffalonian buffet was a great choice as the guests raved about the food. The barmaid did a super job serving the drinks! The attendees also enjoyed the deck area where many pictures were taken of the beautiful sunset! We were extremely happy with the whole evening and would definitely recommend this venue and attended other events here as well!

Wren J.

If zero stars were possible, I'd say I'm giving one star for the red-haired lady who was super nice. However, the minimum is one star, so that's all I got. The bald headed guy was so rude? While my friend and I went to the table he asked us what meal we had and we had color coded post its for the meal so we showed him and he just stops us and says, "Speak". And while he made my friend specify the meal, he was so irritated and rushed her. I work in customer service, yeah, it can be rough, but wow. That was just hateful. And it's not just me, he was rude to multiple people. To add on to it, he comes up to the table to tell me that the meal I prepaid for is not available and tells me to pick a replacement. As a vegetarian, that meant I only had one option. Genuinely, how do you not have the meal that a set number was pre-ordered for? And the meal I prepaid for was more expensive than the one they gave me. Overall, it was a beautiful venue but I was so disappointed by the food and the strange, bitter, bald man. May he find peace.

Aaron T.

Where to begin … we fell in love with the space as soon as we walked in sometime around July 2020. The natural light flowing throughout the space & the water front views are … impeccable. We planned our wedding for Sept. 2021 hoping, like everyone else, COVID would be an after thought; but that was not the case. We worked with Molly, the owner, who helped us every step of the way leading up to the wedding. From constantly changing protocols, to guests list restrictions, we talked everything through with Molly. Molly was able to make everything we wanted happen + more! We specifically requested black chiavari chairs that were on back order up until days before the wedding, but to our surprise, every single chair was there for our big day. From extra unexpected desserts, a pretzel bar cart, delicious signature drink, and the beautiful & very spacious venue itself, the AcQua was truly the perfect place for our wedding!

Christina K.

Ali Martin worked our wedding this weekend, and I can't say enough about what a fantastic job she did. We had a ton of DIY decor that we brought in for her and Dan to set up, and they made the place look INCREDIBLE!! Our guests haven't stopped talking about the food and the incredible variety in the station menu. From Asian to Mexican to Southern food, Acqua does it all, and they do it SO WELL! The food was displayed in such an artistic way, it made the already delicious food look and taste even better!

Molly runs such an honest business, her and her staff made this entire experience an enjoyable one. With so many other venues we looked at, it seemed like there were hidden costs everywhere, but at the Acqua, we knew all our money was going toward the food, drinks, and service fees, and it was worth every penny. She helped us select the perfect menu for our event, and we loved the fact that as the owner of the business that she was accessible to her customers and willing to offer any and all advice!

They did a fantastic job accommodating our vendors, from our DJ, to our decorator and photographer--everyone was able to come together and help create a truly unforgettable day for my husband and I. The view of the sunset over the water is a moment in time my husband and I will cherish forever. It was the perfect backdrop for those wedding photos I've dreamed of taking my whole life.

The new renovations to the harbor room were BEAUTIFUL, and completely transformed the place. With the neutral backdrop of the walls, and the stunning chandelier lighting, it's truly a space any bride can mold and transform into her vision.

So many of our guests came up to us at the end of the night, and said it was the best wedding they've ever been to, and without Ali, Molly, and the rest of the wonderful staff at Acqua, none of this would have been possible. Any future brides out there looking for a venue, you need to check this place out. They made all our dreams come true, and gave us memories that our friends and family will cherish for the rest of our lives <3

Iliana K.

Wonderful dinner and dancing event!!!!
Ballroom Dance Center Iliana having formal social Dancing. Thank you for your hospitality.

Sandra R.

A run down former restaurant now acting as a banquet center. Had dirty smoked stained ceilings, worn outdoor areas and odd entrance in to banquet rooms. Nice view of water and a good sized parking lot. Building is very dated.

Gabriella B.

I recently had my Bridal shower at Acqua, and it was incredible. Our coordinator, Julianna, went above and beyond for us! She was super easy to communicate with, had incredible ideas and made sure everything was exactly how I pictured it. I couldn’t have asked for a more smooth day. The food was delicious and the view was gorgeous. I would recommend this spot to anyone for their event!

William B.

Having not been here in quite awhile and after their 'merger/ acquisition ' with William K's...we were pleasantly surprised with the service the atmosphere and especially the food. They had the place well set up for Covid 19 precautions and we got a nice table in the center of the room. We were served 2 great Martini's followed by tasty rolls and a red pepper infused butter.
Our server did explain that even due to a somewhat understaffed situation our entrees would be out soon...and they were!
I had a Beef Short Rib dish with a polenta cake that was delicious. My wife went for the Double Filet Mignon and couldn't get over how she thought it was fantastic ! It was served with vegetables,purple mashed potatoes and topped with tobacco fried onion. ALL GOOD!!