Being from NYC, I've had a fondness for dive bars, their history and their character. Shine's Bar…read morewears the crown in Long Beach, NY! Founded in 1912 it's steeped in history, colorful regulars at the bar, and (highly likely) deep roots in the community. Good service and drinks to boot! It's worth visiting to experience a slice of Long Beach history.

It's very local. The bar area is tiny and kind of gross, gives off a vibe that if it got a serious…read moredeep clean maybe it would fall apart. Bathroom small but clean. Plus- you can play pool and that part of the bar is roomier and brighter but lacks decent seating. If you're not a known local, bring a friend bc the people at the bar aren't very welcoming,

The live music is great touch - the band & singers were performing old school soul music on this…read moreparticular night. So, I think that's what attracted a much older crowd... I'm talking retired people. Ummm ... expect to wait for service, You could blame it on the lack of staff / servers. They seem to have a regulars though - as I witnessed the bartenders greeting customers by name. Also, observing Customers engaging / greeting each other, on a personal level. The food is okay, it's just something to eat as you're drinking. Not to die for. Other than that, the prices are decent. You can watch the game - they have multiple TV's There's a cute ebony bartender You can also buy lottery tickets It's a pretty small venue, so come early.

Patrons told me the Oasis' new chef is a recent graduate of some top of the line culinary school. I…read morebelieve them, don't quite believe him. What is he doing here?!?! Never mind, I had a taste of the softest, tastiest calamari ever! He better be getting paid! PLUS he served and busboy-ed himself. What a humble, talented, handsome soul. As for the spot, it's the divey-est of dive bars. More like community center meet frat house. The men were extremely loud as they played their numbers and favorite tracks on the juke box. We segued from rock, to rap, motown hits (hey En Vogue), and love ballads. I didn't know if to fist pump the roof or cry. I love dive bars but it took a while for me to reach my level of comfort at this one. When I did, I walked away with some laughs, a good afternoon, BEST calamari, some knowledge of the area, invitations to "come again" and a few pals. Not bad for the girl who wrinkled her nose right? Oh and if you're early there's sausages.... on the house. The End.

Absolute little gem of a local bar. Excellent jute box for us 70's and 80's music lovers.read more

The absolute definition of a dive bar! A great place to hang out and watch a game, or sit outside…read morein the nice weather. Service is always on point and watch for special events, like the Bocce tournement. In the summer there is sometimes food, had a very good burger. Check it out!

You must ask Craig, the bartender, for the Pistachio Martini! Is is smooth like velvet!read more

What I like about this place the most, is that during the summer, they have the outside area open…read moreand can go out with your drink and even smoke ( for those who do smoke) and enjoy the outside with everyone else! The outside back area is part of the bar and also has music. I loved the vibe and music and would definitely and have already recommended.lol! There is always a security person checking ID's at the entrance, so make sure you are carrying your ID's!. Prices are reasonable and lots of free parking availability, which is always a plus! The food was decent and staff were friendly. It's a nice and clean atmosphere with lots of great music and vibes! I definitely recommend!

I've been here before but never to eat! I decided to go out to the roof top bar which was a really…read morecool vibe. The music was good! We ordered mozzarella sticks and boneless honey barbecue wings to start. The wings deff lacked a bit of the bbq flavor, wings were average, but good to start with. They come with bleu cheese. The mozzarella sticks were good! They are not the thickies but the skinny ones. The lobster roll was about $35 for the market price. The bread was good, I was a little thrown off by the lettuce and that it was cold. The fries were hand made which was nice. The chicken tacos were good! Very filling and a good portion of chicken! The service was good!

Came here for the Mother's Day buffet which, when googled, brought you directly to Eventbrite to…read morepurchase a buffet ticket for $22 which was an amazing price. Very nice array of food. Carving station was great. Children's selection also very good. French toast bites, eggs, chicken fingers Mac and cheese. Fried calamari was cold. Baked clams were gross. Totally chopped up , couldn't taste a clam at all and had some kind of stringy cheese in it. Disappointing desert selection. Service was kind of non existent. We had to ask for water and glasses!! I think they must be better for their rooftop events. It was also pretty empty which to me was a sign.

Great local bar for after work drink they also have okay bar food convenient location with parkingread more

Dont see why so many bad reviews.. been here multiple times food is always great, burgers taste…read morevery good home made. Wings are great also, the mozzarella sticks are also home made.. good beer selection. Great overall community bar in my opinion. Bar tenders are always quick to serve when you sit down

My husband and I decided on an Italian restaurant in Floral Park but it opened in the late…read moreafternoon, which we didn't realize so we decided on this place as plan b. This was a great decision we made. Although, parking can be a problem depending on the time and day but we were able to find a metered parking spot with no issues. We were the only customers in the restaurant, which made us nervous at first but we were pleasantly surprised at the end. Our waitress gave superior service and she was so accommodating to our every need. My husband got a bowl of chili and the JD signature steak sandwich while I got their favorite, chicken parmigiana with a side of caesar salad and sweet potato fries. My husband said this was the best chili he has ever eaten with plenty of ground beef and a spicy kick as well. His steak sandwich was so tender and unbelievably juicy on a roll with some hints of garlic flavor. The side of French/ sweet potato fries was fresh cut from potatoes and not the frozen ones from the bag. Their homemade caesar salad dressing was really good. My chicken parmigiana was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. I got the side of sweet potato fries for free because they didn't have any steak in house that day, which is what I ordered in the first place. Food was great, price was cheap and service was excellent. What else can you ask for? We will be back in the future!

One of my favorite dive bars. The wings are the best here. The bartenders are friendly and the…read moredrinks are priced well. Good place to watch the game. There is also a jukebox where you can play music.

The Rail does not serve food. They bring in catered food for certain occasions…read more It's like a "Cheers", bar from the view that guys, like the tradesmen stop in after a grueling day in the city. Neighborhood peeps come in. Former neighborhood folk return to visit. Sometimes it's very quiet and mellow, other times the joint is jumping! Mostly everyone knows one another and Billy and his crew know their customers. It's not a fancy place ( well, the ladies room is ), but it has a good vibe. You are welcome.

One Guinness, I had one Guinness and then I ran away. Literally…read more As a tourist I was looking for somewhere to hang and maybe meet a few "locals" but they weren't having it at this pub. Bar-lady was friendly enough but she seemed eager to get back to her regulars and their chat. "You people work on commission (tips), right? Big mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go shopping (drinking) now." My favorite PRETTY WOMAN quote. I still left a tip.