Good burgers, great craft beer selection and very friendly service (and regulars) very close to Woodbury Common. Festive looking during Halloween and Christmas. Will definitely return when in the area. read more

Beer prices are a little high, so I'd recommend coming during happy hour, but I loved all the brews I tried. This is a go-to salad & beer place for me, as I find their salads all to be reliably good. The other members in my party liked their food as well, which included the chicken quesadilla, french onion soup, and fries. NOTE: All fried items are cooked in beef tallow unless requested otherwise, and they must be gluten-free to be cooked in the gluten-free/vegan fryer. I've been here in the fall as well, when it was heavily decorated for Halloween, but it seems the normal ambience includes hanging plants and string lights, giving it an almost café feel. TVs along the walls play current games/fights. read more

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This was my second time trying this place. It's a very homey place with warm decor. They had lights up which was a nice touch. For appetizer we ordered the French onion soup and the mozzarella sticks. Both were very good. For entree we ordered the build your own burger and the mutt's chicken sandwich. Both were good. Their fries (both sweet potato and the regular) are absolutely delicious! The service was great. Waitress was attentive and kind. Would return! read more

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This is not five stars for fine, elegant dining, but five stars for a surprising local find. off the beaten path is a small strip mall. Local bar (Cheers) atmosphere, fun pub-like decor and great comfort food. Burgers, wings, tacos, nachos, interesting appetizers (great corn fritters) and specials. Super service. Nice drinks. What more could you ask? read more

The ambience is getting ready for Halloween which is awesome - you can see a sneak peek so far - it's a funny cozy comfy place and comfort food on the menu ! If you don't want to eat in Woodbury it's right up the road not far. Drinks were on point and food was great. Service was cool very laid back but made sure to keep checking on our table. I will be going back soon to see the final decorations put up. They do have bingo and trivia and wait for it KAROKE and the music was great! read more

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Nice lunch place near the outlets. Friendly service however took a bit long to serve food. For a small town, I was surprised the food was actually good that's why I looked so hard on yelp to find a good spot! I got the cowboy mac n cheese which had pulled pork with bbq sauce. I thought the bbq sauce was a bit sweet after a few taste but the mac n cheese part was good and cheesy. read more

Classic bar with a twist - vegan and gluten free options offered on the menu! My husband loved the meatloaf as the omnivore in our family. My son and I had the mac and cheese balls, the wings with bbq sauce and fries - all GF/V for the two of us. Our food was great. Service was attentive, friendly. Loved the music. And the TVs all around the restaurant had something for everyone. We can't wait to go back. read more

This place is awesome! Their food is delicious, drinks (cocktails and beer) are extensive, and the service is amazing. Be prepared, this place can be busy and loud, but it's worth it. When you look at it from the side, you would never guess how nice it is inside, I think that might be part of the charm. We aren't local, but we always grab a bite when we are in town. read more

We almost turned around and left as it appeared as there was nobody there and no cars in the front which was odd during dinner time. But we trusted the rating. The wings were excellent! The Tyler sauce was delicious with a very medium level of spice and the tiger eye being overly sauced in ranch, but still tasty. Both bartenders were very attentive and provided great service. We will be back! read more

We were hungry hippos after shopping at the Woodbury Commons shopping center all day and an informative young gentleman (hello Anthony!) at the Tods store recommended this restaurant. Literally minutes away from the shopping center, this place was more like "Cheers" than a restaurant. Plenty of tables were available at 8:30 on a Saturday night, but the bar was full to capacity. Our server Justin was affable and knowledgeable about the menu. We quickly ordered the French onion soup, a black and blue burger (bacon and blue cheese) and a brisket burger. A house stout and a gingery cider accompanied our meal. Saturday night is also karaoke night here and some pretty talented folks performed their hearts out. Good food, good music, good vibes. An excellent place to enjoy a Saturday night. read more

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This place doesn't seem like much at first glance but after looking at the menu and decor online I knew it was going to be a blast. And I was correct! The staff for beyond friendly and plenty of seats at the bar. We tried the vegan chicken wings, blackened shrimp tacos and vegan burger. The wings were tasty af and very filling and shrimp tacos were on point too. Lots of beer on tap and mixed drinks were mighty! I will gladly be returning here again and again read more

I like the bar atmosphere and the employees, but there's no air conditioning, and it was extremely hot inside when I visited. It's hotter in this bar then it is outside. I honestly don't know how the employees manage to work in that heat--huge respect to them for staying friendly and helpful despite the uncomfortable conditions. The staff really are the highlight here--they're doing their best, but it's hard to enjoy the experience when you're sweating just standing still. Management seriously needs to invest in cooling the space. Customers are uncomfortable, and it's not fair to expect employees to work in that kind of heat. I'd love to come back when it's more comfortable, but for now, I hope they make some changes. read more

If you're looking for an excellent spot for good eats, drinks and a friendly atmosphere then this is the best place in central valley by far. a go-to spot for me. The drinks are top notch and the food specials usually have cool creative things. read more

This is owned by a very personable owner. The food is outrageously good. Atmosphere great for the holiday. Honestly a jewel read more

Unassuming place, from the modest looks of it. Super casual vibe and atmosphere. Bar, TVs, no frills furnishings. Friendly and welcoming service. Only one waiter was on staff when we visited. He worked the room adeptly and earned his tips with his earnest demeanor and warm manner. He might have been overwhelmed, since he was the only one fielding all customer requests AND manning the bar. However, he never lost his composure, so huge kudos to him. Good variety of menu items to choose from. Standard American fare of burgers, salads, Massive portions that will satisfy that post-shopping hunger. The $14.50 loaded fries were a massive portion--great to share amongst 2-4 people. Satisfying in that childhood way, when you're craving comfort food that will keep you full the whole day. Very fatty and calorie loaded. Don't even want to imagine the hit my liver took with all that BBQ sauce, cheese, and pulled pork toppings. All the burgers come with fries and will keep you full the whole day. The $19 Cowboy burger was superb--juicy, big patty with pulled pork, BBQ sauce and fried onions toppings, plus the traditional burger fixings of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. The meat wasn't too bad on the sodium, which was appreciated. Ask for your fries to be less salty--you will enjoy them more. Sweet potato fries were delicate and a healthier alternative that did not compromise on taste. $19 Birdseye burger was equally delicious [for those who like an egg on top of their burger]. The bacon was fried to a perfect crisp. Will be back to try more scrumptious items on their menu. read more

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Such a gem of a place! We stopped by here on the way to a weekend getaway and I'm so glad we did! Great beer selection, cool music, so many delicious menu options and top-notch service! The place is decorated for Halloween right now, so it was extra fun! Can't wait to find an excuse to go back! read more

Great atmosphere, food, and drinks. The service was friendly and fast. Tons of gluten free options - all were delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

This place rocks! Amazing tasteful food! The beers are crisp & fulfilling! The desserts are very delicious read more

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I wish I could give this 5 stars because the food and the service was excellent. The French Onion soup was some of the best I've ever had. The problem was the cleanliness. The windows looked like they had not been cleaned in years. The floor needed sweeping. My wife said the women's room was disgusting. It's a bad reflection on how the kitchen may be maintained. read more

Let me tell you what went well about this place the hosts, they are wonderful constantly coming to you. I am sitting at the bar and they were always available offering delicious food and draft beer. Prosecco, etc. really genuinely nice lovely ambience. The diversity of dive meals is delicious. I give the place kudos For making this strip mall looking like plain restaurant into a delicious place to come into. What went bad?The Tuesday night trivia host horrible not only was he condescending he made his business to make us uncomfortable. He made sure he only called out all our wrong answers. No one else's. And found joy in doing this!!! Very insulting, rude and disrespectful. What should've been a fun game he turned into a bad experience. Not very kind, particularly shallow from someone who had the answers. I have been to several trivia throughout the neighborhood in Warwick, Florida, in higher rated locations and never has the host collected the sheet for him to do the scores. I mean really it's a game. There should be a trust in the player being able to evaluate his own score Even the consolation price was insulting. It was those little sticky jelly looking kind of strips. I can't even imagine why anybody would buy something like that to give out. It would be somebody very cynical, narcissistic kind of attitude that would enjoy, giving out miserable consolation prices. I mean really, isn't the point of having a trivia night to have fun while checking your knowledge and ideas? Sorry but never again will I come if he's the entertainment. Events something is his business. I forgot to picture his QR code, lucky for him. Anyway I believe his name is Mike. Appalling. But nonetheless come enjoy the good food and the nice people there it is worth it on any other night read more

Terrence was amazing, he catered to our needs with a smile. The chicken sliders special, Shwing Brussels sprouts & chicken sandwich with BBQ sauce one of the best!! Brownie Dessert Yum!! Terrence rocks as a server & bartender read more

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We were just passing through and needed to grab a bite to eat. I stumbled upon this spot on yelp. It had great reviews and the food looked delish. When we got there, it was mid day on a Saturday and the place was empty. We had the whole place to ourselves, which I didn't mind. They also decorated pretty over the top for the holidays but I didn't mind that either. In fact, it gave the place character. We started out with vegan, gf Mac and cheese balls. They were creamy and crunchy. They were vegan so they didn't taste like I'd expected but they were good anyways. Those were followed by a bomb burger, which was cooked perfectly and balanced all kinds of delicious flavors. The fries were also addicting. Overall we had a really good experience. The food was really tasty considering its a bar scene. It's also located in a small strip mall/plaza so it's easy to judge a book I'm by it's cover. But give this place a shot! read more

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Awesome place to grab a beer and a burger!! Welcoming and fun bartenders! Walked in on a Tuesday night and a big group of people were wrapping empty boxes for decorating Food and service were both great! Stop by if ever in the area! read more

God how I miss this place sooo much. I miss the beer, the wings, the taco salad, the late night get together etc. Most of all, I miss Anne, the owner. read more

Wow great food, friendly staff. The tables are a little cramped they could loose a table or two. Sorry I toke notes and copy pasted that incorrectly. I fixed the bit about upstairs. read more

This came up as a place to meet friends that was in the middle. None of us had been here before but the reviews were good. It's in a strip mall. So I guess it seems sort of out of place. But it was decorated so beautifully for Christmas. I'm sorry I didn't take any photos. Great place. We shared wings which were great. I had the chicken sandwich which I really enjoyed. Service was also great! Would def come back here. read more

Low key and Delicious!! Very pleasant staff. And Yes, Do the swing!! Thing. read more

Been hearing good things about this restaurant so decided to try this for a meet up halfway of friends (living in Rockland and Orange counties). Thankfully we called ahead and made a reservation, it was Friday at 7. My husband and I arrived a few mins early and while we waited for the rest of the group to arrive, approximately 8 other parties walked in, making the place completely full, tables and bar! Needless to say the servers were overwhelmed. It worked out that we were not in a rush and we ordered much later since we spent a bunch of time catching up. The service was a little slow, but we understood they were slammed. The food was really good and we loved the food and beer selections as well as the specials. Cowboy nachos and burgers were good, pork tostada and chicken parm quesadillas were both great! We'd def come back, and hope that we pick a less busy time. All in all, we had great company, which equaled a great time! read more

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Another successful trip at one of our favorite local spots. I'd you haven't tried the food here please do yourself a favor and do it now. It's remarkable. The gluten free and vegan options are killer! Last night I tried out their GF chicken tenders (made in house and fried in a dedicated GF frier), with a gluten free bun to make myself a crispy chicken sandwich. Let's just say I was in HEAVEN. Hard to find a good gluten free sandwich around! And they perfect it. The bartender/server Melinda - what a treat it is to see her and chat with her. A fellow Cancer like me, she is splendid and friendly and so easy to be around! She makes our trip so fun! I recommend the Vegan and GF Mac and cheese bites dipped in vegan dressing - SO DELICIOUS!! My husband loves the pulled pork Mac n cheese dish. read more

A Better Place Bar & Grill - Gluten free chicken tenders app on a gf bun - Bars Near Me - Central Valley, New York

Overall great experience. Food was excellent and any drinks from the bar arrived to our table quickly. Trivia at 7pm on Wednesdays, I showed up towards the end of trivia yesterday but will definitely go back next Wednesday, it seemed like a blast. The inside was also much nicer than I expected, very clean and organized. read more

A Better Place Bar & Grill - Our frowns got turned upside down after our meal. This was taken right inside the entrance to the restaurant. Cool place - Bars Near Me - Central Valley, New York

From out of town and thought we would give this place a shot. So glad we did. Wings, Shwing burger and Mac and cheese were delicious. Wonderful beer and cider selection and staff were kind and attentive. If in town will stop again read more

This place is an incredibly well-kept secret. We met some friends here for an early dinner and my wife skeptically asked, " why are we eating dinner at a nail salon?" (it's in the same small plaza) This place has a fun and low-key vibe, and they went absolutely all out for Halloween decorating. The servers were incredibly attentive, especially to my kids and they were very quick to set us up with everything we needed. Food was outstanding! Their Schwing sauce is an incredible add to burgers and their Mac and cheese and I highly recommend this place for casual eats. They have an extensive beer selection though we didn't have any. read more

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We went for lunch and were thrilled with the service and choices for food. A good size beer menu too!

Are first time here. It was a Friday night and there was a good crowd. The place looked very nice. Good size bar with at least 10 beers on tap. Good craft beer also. The food was great. Lots of stuff to pick from the menus.The bartenders are very good and friendly. I will be coming again soon for sure. read more

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This place is unbelievable. Tucked into a little strip, it looks very unassuming from the outside, but their chef is incredible. Innovative and delicious. Everything I've had there has been amazing. read more

I come here at least 3X/week, love...love...the wings, omg, the wings are to die for! Annie (the owner) is understanding, loving & lenient ! Great customer service, if there's an issue, trust me, her & her staff will do whatever it takes to solve it! This is a friendly community bar! The burgers & desserts are definitely to die for! You'll even get a discount if you pay with cash!! There's a jukebox on site, and people actually dance! read more

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Searched for someplace to eat near Woodbury Commons and found this gem. 1 mile down the road in a tiny strip mall. Great beer selection. Burgers were outstanding! Get their Schwing sauce on the burger, it's a maple bourbon sauce delicious!! Bartender Elyssia was helpful and super sweet. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in the area! read more

A Better Place Bar & Grill - Schwing burgers - Bars Near Me - Central Valley, New York

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Decent food had their "specialty burger" tasted like a regular burger but the bottom bun was soaked. Service was a little slow had like 1 or 2 other tables and the bar. mandatory 20% gratuity. wrote included under tip. found out they went ahead and rounded the total up because think they can. Music was probably someone's Spotify on shuffle. went back and forth from country and rock read more

A recent find for us. Best burgers around. We travel 20-25 minutes just for their burgers now. Wings and spinach dip were both great as far as appetizers go. The entire staff is so friendly. They make you feel appreciated and respect the fact that you are spending your hard earned money at their establishment. read more

We just love this place! The staff is always friendly . The food is great and the prices very good. We will definitely be coming back ‼