Red’s Char Grilled Hot Dogs

As a Buffalonian… The food here is the best I’ve had in NYC. Chicken wings, Sahlen’s hot dogs and awesome beef on weck that tastes like home! And all the Buffalo Bills games with the sound and a whole contingent of Bills fans… The upper east side needed a Bills bar, and this dive is the place to be on Sundays. Go Bills!

Had to give Red’s a rating for the purposes of the review, but unfortunately did not even get to eat the food! Once I do I will be sure to change the rating to reflect my eating experience.
Reason for review is more like a tip. As a Buffalo native I was psyched to hear about Red’s. I actually met him at a street fair a couple of years ago and was excited that he now has a permanent space. After making the trip from Astoria just for Red’s it was disappointing to learn that they are not open on the weekends «during the summer,» according to the American Bar bartender.
This isn’t indicated anywhere on the restaurant’s website, social media or Unilocal page, so you can imagine that it was frustrating. Just wanted to give a heads up to future New Yorkers trying to get a taste of WNY!

«Top Dog“‘s wings are the BOMB. I had the sliders and hotdogs and banh mi, which were all really solid and four-​star material. BUT THOSE WINGS. OH MY LORD. Like, I don’t know if it’s the inebriation talking or what, but they are actually the best wings I’ve had outside of Texas. No joke.
All three of them were amazing. I’m a big fan of the Naked Wings simply because some of the sauces people use. it’s just cheating. NOT TOP DOG’S THOUGH. Also had the hot wings and BBQ wings. BOTH INCREDIBLE. I really should try them all again to give a decent ranking. And even then, I think it depends on the person.
Got to talk to the «Top Dog» himself and nicest guy who sticks by grandma’s recipes. And thanks to grandma because your food is OFF THE CHAIN.

Really friendly Buffalo style hot dog place, slightly slow service. It’s just one dude. A huge variety of hot dog styles (banh mi, loaded potato, hoisin, bbq, etc.) made with Buffalo wings. Beef on (seeded/​salted) weck. All of it’s delicious and a few steps above comparable bar’s food.