Absolutely love the vibe here! We went during a semifinal game with the Knicks so there were a few people watching the game. It was also May 4th, and I'm happy to see they were also playing Star Wars. I got the grilled chicken sandwich which came with fries (I got sweet potato). It was plenty of food for me! Our waitress was very attentive and kept checking in on us. read more

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Tried Bull Smiths Tavern on Monday afternoon on a bright clear 65 degree day. I immediately noticed the setting; big garage doors open along the large L-shaped bar which made for a great indoor-outdoor atmosphere. There's also a solid amount of outdoor seating, and the space overall feels like it can easily transition into a nightlife or event spot later on. Then our dining experience got underway. The bartender who sat us was friendly. The service however lagged behind thereafter. The service was slow, likely because our waiter seemed to be juggling multiple roles. A few small things were quite a bit annoying. There was no physical beer list, so being rattled off a long list of tap and bottle beers felt like a memorization game that I had to choose a beer on the spot. Also noticed the table and menu felt a bit sticky, suggesting some attention to cleanliness is needed. Food was a mixed bag. The Nashville chicken sandwich was underwhelming--a thin piece of chicken served lukewarm, topped with two pickles, and minimal coleslaw on a Martin's potato roll. The lack of slaw made it harder to balance the spice, and oddly, the fries were hotter temperature wise than the sandwich itself. The Bull Smith burger fared better. It was well-constructed and flavorful, especially with the onion ring and BBQ sauce, and the bun was great. That said, burger came out more a well-done temp than the requested medium-well, which took away from it slightly. A few details stood out more as missed opportunities than real issues: there was no mention of that the special for Monday was pasta night. Also not a mention it was happy hour. And while fry substitutions were offered, the upcharge wasn't disclosed. None of these impacted the final bill negatively, but clearer communication would have improved the experience. Overall, it's a place with a good setup, but inconsistent service, some cleanliness issues and execution hold it back. I might return, but service speed and attention to detail would need to improve. read more

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Experience - Mid. Came here on a St. John's Basketball night and the place was packed! Expected to have less/slower service since it was swarming with people trying to watch the game. We were seated in the section off to the side where there was very limited views of the TVs. I wished that they would've put a couple of TVs on the back wall in the low seated area. I would recommend getting there early on a game day so you can get a table at a hightop. Food - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - not hot. It was a glorified chicken cutlet sandwich with a "spicy" sauce. I have such high expectations when it comes to having regional food items on the menu; if you advertise it as a specialty, then make it the specialty that it is. It was well salted for what it was and the fries were standard. Milk and cookies - Burnt! They looked so promising with a gooey chocolate, but you could smell the burn of the cookie. The bottoms were dark and solid. On to my next adventure... read more

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Came here on a Saturday night. There was a private event outside on the patio so we pretty much had the place to ourselves which was nice. There were several bartenders milling about behind the bar hanging out. We were at a table, and given menus. However no one came to our table once to see if we wanted food. I was thinking of the mozz sticks or sharing a pretzel with my friends. *Shrug* I did get a mocktail with fresh muddled strawberries so A+ for that. Drive slow when approaching because the turn is a bit narrow when coming from the west to turn down the side street which leads to the main parking. read more

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It was my first time going to this restaurant. I walked in and asked for a table of 3. It was very obvious that tables were available and the hostess said we have no tables but you can sit at the bar. Then I walked out to their patio and opened the open table app. There were reservations available for every 15 minutes. I proceeded to make a reservation and then walk back in. Once I told the hostess I have a reservation for 3 and gave my name, suddenly a table was available. She did say it would be outside and I said why can't we sit inside there are many tables open. She hesitated and then seated us inside. The next issue arose when it came to ordering food. Their website states that every Thursday there is a $10 burger and pint of beer special. That was the reason for us coming. We told the waitress and she said she can't honor that deal despite the website homepage advertising it. Rather than telling us the deal can't be honored, why not amend the homepage to say in fine print that if there is an event going on, then the burger special will not be honored. Between both issues, we ended up getting up and leaving within 5 minutes of being seated and went to eat somewhere else. Horrible experience and complete dysfunction from what I saw. I don't recommend this place. read more

Excellent Bar/Restaurant. They have a stage for live music, a big inside open bar, that during the warmer months it has 2 garage style doors that opens the bar to the outside. Good amount of seating areas, inside and outside. Outside Fire pits and heater towers for the fall. Food is really good. Service is good too. During October they have a haunted house/maze outside. They have a private upstairs for large parties. Lots of TVs with every game on. Only minor downside is that it gets Loud....I mean, it's a bar so you should expect that. Good spot! read more

Delicious food with incredible prices. We went on Tuesday, Taco Tuesday, when they were offering $1 tacos. Important to note: the tacos are served as 3 minis, so it's actually $3 for a taco meal. They are sizable enough and worth the price. Bacon Cheeseburger was my favorite but maybe ask for no bacon, as it's definitely McCormick artificial bits rather than cut up fresh bacon. Mediterranean was great and fresh. Classic Margarita was delicious! Service was kind and friendly but very slow since they seemed to have assigned one waitress many tables indoors and outdoors. It was VERY busy when we went around 8pm. Ambiance is nice, modern, but the inside was extremely loud. Don't expect to talk with your friends if you sit inside. (This was during a big Yankees game so it may not always be this way) read more

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First the good, food was really good, highly recommend the peach/Sriracha wings, burger was very good and cooked right. Prices are reasonable and would go back for dinner again. Now the bad, before I made a reservation for 10 of us I had asked if there would be live music during the Islanders game as that was why we were all going and I was told by the gentlemen who answered the phone that they put the feed on and they do not have live music during games. Well, although the music was good and we would of enjoyed it normally but it interfered with the game. They also had the game on 2 tvs with one being too far away so not everyone could watch it clearly. read more

I'll start off by saying we were pleasantly surprised with our experience here considering the rating. Honestly, the rating is what took this place off the radar initially but their "free burger" day was too much to pass up. Very happy we came in, and if their goal was to get more foot traffic through the door they certainly succeeded today. Huge space, upstairs, downstairs, and outdoor seating areas, friendly staff, and good food. -Buffalo Mac & Cheese 4/5: Served in a hot skillet; this was flavorful and a great portion to share. The chicken was delicious. -Brunch Burger & Bull Smith Burger: 4/5, both of these were very good. The brunch burger would've been better with regular bacon rather than the bacon jam in my opinion but either way both burgers were good and a great size. $18-21 burgers usually raise a brow but these were good (and like I mentioned above free today!) Other than the food, a $4 IPA draft is worth a full star on its own. The atmosphere was nice, the food was good, and the staff were friendly. This is one of those cases where I think the yelp rating is definitely lower than it should be and I'd say this spot is absolutely worth trying out. We'll be back for sure. read more

Recently went back for dinner with my family and what a great experience. I've previously reviewed and wasn't the best but they corrected and addressed all the issues it seems and what a great time. Good food, attentive staff, nice relaxing pretty atmosphere. Would definitely go back for dinner, I have been late night but it seems more for the younger crowd but take advantage of the outdoor seating! Thank you for the nice time read more

I love this bar and have been here numerous times for lunch, dinner and watch the games. I just wished there was a bar like this near me on the south shore. From the outside you wouldn't think this place is big but it is and looks very nice. They have 2 large rollup garage doors for their outdoor bar area. I have always got great service here even when the place is jammed packed due to a sports game or an event. The staff is really on top of their game and is accommodating to find you a table or a spot the bar. They have the best specials all around daily . Like I said I just wished they were closer to where I live or I would come here 2-4 times a week. The food is not your typical bar food it is better. I love coming here when they have meet and greets from sports legends. My son and I have gotten numerous photo opps and signatures. Overall this place is great and you can't go wrong with their food and drink specials. read more

First time visiting Bull Smith's and was very impressed with the overall transformation of the establishment when it was Croxleys. Plenty of outdoor seating with a combination of tables and modular seating with patio heaters. Inside large L shaped bar affording plenty of bar seating with two garage door style windows overlooking the bar area. Large flat screen TVs offering didn't sporting events for viewing pleasure. Large open concept seating g area with plenty of seating availability. In addition the Restaurant offers a large upstairs venue for large events. Greeted warmly when we entered but opted for bar seating. Bill Smith burger ( with cheese and thick cut bacon) was very good but chose asparagus instead of fries for a nominal up charge. Good selection of beer and drinks but went with a Guinness beer . Overall great transformation with plenty of parking, outside and inside seating and friendly staff. Only criticism was the somewhat long wait for our burgers especially since it was not crowded ( only folks there at 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon) but definitely worth the wait. Maybe offering a free beer would be nice the next time it should happen but hopefully it won't. Overall great place to visit for good food and drinks whether inside or outside. read more

Amazing Burgers! Tasty Delicious Seasoned Perfectly Cooked as ordered And this was on a night they were offering FREE Burgers! If you were one of those people ordering water... and then complaining about how long it took to have FREE FOOD delivered to your table.... You are an uncouth peasant. Uncouth: a person or their behavior lacking good manners, refinement, or grace. Michelle our server was amazing Mike the Manager was amazing The Kitchen was amazing !!!! And Considering the stress the Kitchen staff was under... my Burger was amazing and fires cooked perfectly. Well Done! We love this place!!!! read more

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We had a 5:30 reservation didn't get seated until almost 6:30. Stuck us in a corner table that was wobbly. Waitress was unpleasant and rude. Took another 30 minutes to get our food, which were only burgers and chicken sandwiches. Bathroom had no soap and the restaurant itself was dirty. Will NEVER go back. read more

We really enjoyed having lunch there with my family! The place had been renovated and it looks awesome. Niche chandeliers and the bar had several tvs around. Great atmosphere and service. We were greeted right away and sat down at a big table set up for us. We were greeted by the chef Hugo Rojas who came to say hello. We ordered our food and it came pretty fast. We had appetizers to start: Nachos & chicken wings to start. Yummy! We all like the Bull Smith special burgers with the bbq sauce. Delicious. We enjoyed our meals and we hang out for a while and we were not rushed to leave. We will definite come back again and we recommend this place. read more

Bull Smith's Tavern - The nachos were delicious. Good plenty of guacamole and meat - Bars Near Me - Smithtown, New York

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Service was excellent, she was attentive and had a great personality. Drinks-great, food meh. I think if your going for drinks and apps with friends you would have a great time. Dinner-not so much. Fries were great-steak- not worth $$. I should have gotten a burger. Husband not happy with his meal either. So go if your looking for a few drinks and appy's nice place to try with friends. No live music during our visit on a Sat. night. Won't be returning. Dress is exceedingly casual. read more

Nice place to stop in for a drink, pretty new bar, live music, the food looked good but we only stopped in for a drink...next time!!! read more

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Service and ambiance were both 5/5 and food was about 3.5/5 so going w a 4/5 overall. First we were seated quickly and our server was very friendly and attentive throughout our lunch. Love the vibe/look of this place w exposed brick inside, lots of seating both tables and high tops. Nicely decorated right now for the holidays. Great spot to watch NFL as they have about a dozen big screen TVs playing all the games. Food: first we got their wings which were excellent although not everyone likes the breaded kind but they were super crispy and some big boys! Buffalo sauce was spot on and served w blue cheese plus carrots and celery which is always the correct way to do it! Next for the entrees we got the salmon as well as the philly cheesesteak. Salmon was excellent, cooked perfectly and served w cherry tomatoes and asparagus. The French fries here are amazing, perfectly crispy shoestrings. The only fail was my cheesesteak which the meat was very chewy, thicker than it should be and had an odd unappealing flavor. I saw afterwards that other reviews said similar as well as with the steak tidbits so I think the chef should look into changing to either thinly sliced roast beef for the cheesesteaks and maybe a better cut of skirt or flank for the tidbits. The only other slight pet peeve of mine is the entrees were delivered less than 5 minutes after the wings. It seems like there's some room for improvement here in the kitchen but overall I really liked this place and it has a ton of potential. read more

Bull Smith's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Smithtown, New York

Nicolette and Megan are awesome!!! Took great care of us and were hilariously entertaining. Genuinely great to spend time with. Made an excellent afternoon. Thank you - we will be back! read more

Bull Smith's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Smithtown, New York

First, kudos to the owners for a fine renovation. The Bull Smith Tavern in my guess was designed from menu to ambiance to tables, to attract a younger crowd (nothing wrong with that). Cheap food, cheap drinks defined TBST very well. This was our first visit and again very impressed with the effort put into the redesign. Unfortunately that's where it might begin and end. First up, Wing appetizer along with the Hummus Platter. The wings were good if breaded is your thing, however no matter the establishment, I am highly sensitive to previously frozen chicken as noted by dark bones and a slight off taste they bear. I often wonder how ownership thinks customers don't notice this. The Hummus platter was fine however it was served with celery, carrots and sliced cucumbers. I will not pass judgment on the veggie assortment, however, the celery served was old and rubbery, shocking to say the least! I had the Steak Frites served medium rare, my wife had the Steak Tidbits and both were absolutely horrifying. The meat was like chewing on tongue and flavors dreadful. The Frites was served with fries coated with cheese, terrible smell and terrible taste. The Tidbits served with standard shoe string fries which were good. My son ordered the California Burger and he loved it. That being said, I will not be returning but if we did, we would stick to burgers and beer. Upon our arrival there was a guitar player singing and strumming and I feel the reverberation found in TBST along with acoustics just made this poor guy sound like a noisy guitar strumming mess. It was loud and virtually couldn't distinguish if he was actually playing a song. Fortunately, his time was short and packed up and left. If you're in your mid 20's want a find good looking place to hang and meet people then go to TBST. For this reviewer, I found it to be nothing other than a bunch of Bull-Smith! read more

Went to bull smiths tonight with my family and it was awesome! We sat outside at the bar, the vibes was great and service was spot on the bartenders were amazing!! We got the wings & pretzel for an appetizer and I got the steak tidbit for dinner! The food was great and we will definitely be back again!! read more

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I decided to check this place out after seeing it all over social media. I paid nearly $70 for an event with a 9 PM doors-open time, but no one seemed to know when it would actually start. I was told multiple times it wouldn't begin until much later--around 10:30 or even 11. As someone who works in film/TV, I'm used to things running on schedule--especially paid events. I waited 45 minutes with no updates. While waiting, I paid $20 for a single Surfside and got $2 back--$18 for one canned drink is wild, even by Hamptons standards. I ended up leaving--$70 wasted on a delayed event and $20 on a drink. I reached out twice. They replied once, offered a spot at the next event, and I appreciated that. I even removed my review thinking they were trying to make it right. But once I asked for details, they stopped responding. If you're running events and charging premium prices, clear communication and timing are basic expectations. Unfortunately, both were lacking. read more

This review is based on service... Came on a Tuesday and it was pretty crowded. We found a few seats at the bar and had to flag down one of the three kids playing bartender otherwise we would've been waiting for 15mins. If they weren't talking to each other, they were talking to the young girls... This place needs experienced bartenders or a seasoned head bartender that can keep the kids on task. The bartender that finally helped us was a nice young man, but never asked if we wanted a refill. The couple next to us left after being ignored for 10 mins. This needs to be addressed if they want to keep patrons (not other kids) happy. Otherwise food was good and nice atmosphere. read more

Im going to start by saying I usually do not write reviews, Last night my wife and son joined me for dinner. We went around 6:30. I was shocked to see hardly anyone was eating at the restaurant. we decided to eat outside. The waitress was very nice took our order, we ordered surfsides which were warm not offered a glass with ice. our appitizer of wings never came out. It started to rain and no one offered us to come inside or bring our food inside. Just a bad experienve overall. You have to wonder why so empty on a Saturday read more

Went on a Thursday, $10 beer and burger. Burger was great. Beer was good. Hanging out at the bar, it was spooky walk night, saw bartender put dry ice in spooky drinks with her fingers! Gross! read more

First time at this spot. We went on a Thursday evening. They had live music and the singer was really good. Food was good and bartenders were friendly. Never had to wait long for another drink. Love the garage doors that open up. I will definitely be back. read more

Came in for drinks and dinner on Wednesday night and sat at the outside bar. Our bartender, Nick, was absolutely fantastic. As a general manager in the industry myself, I can confidently say he embodies what it means to be a hard-working and dedicated team member. Nick truly cares about every guest. I watched him leave the bar multiple times to check on food and ensure everyone was happy--not something you see every day. His level of service and attention to detail were exceptional. He's the reason I'll be returning. To management: during a time when great staff can be hard to find, you are truly lucky to have someone as committed and passionate as Nick on your team. read more

Why can't the bartenders actually pay attention to the customers at the bar? I have had to stop going. I'm sick of having to work to get their attention when there are 3 bartenders and less than 10 at the bar. Nevermind trying to get a refill. Soend your money elsewhere that takes less effort. read more

Same stuff. Tried again. Employees all huddle at one end of the bar and talk. This was a Sunday at 4 or so. Not busy. Bartender couldn't remember order etc he was a bit busy fluffing his hair. Called and left a message for manager to call me. Still waiting 3 weeks or so later. Best of luck read more

Salmon with risotto was delicious. Great service . Friendly atmosphere . They offer indoor and outdoor seating. With the great weather we took advantage of the outdoor seating . Overall a great experience. Definitely will go back read more

The sliders are delicious ! The restaurant looks amazing love the details of it would recommend

Bull Smith Tavern is hands down one of my go-to spots in town. Whether you're pulling up for a chill night with the boys or looking to be part of a movie-like party scene on the weekend, this place delivers. Food? Solid every time, thanks to Chef Doug -- he's hands down the best cook around, and let's just say, he's very handsome too. Drinks? Also great -- especially if you catch one of their deals. Pro tip: check their social media ahead of time to see what specials are running. They also have beer towers, so if you're in the mood to share with a group, that's the way to go. They've got tons of TVs, which makes it the perfect spot during the week to kick back and watch the game. That's usually when I roll through. The vibe is way more laid back then, but it transforms into a packed party scene on the weekends if that's more your thing. Service is consistently good, and the staff deserves serious recognition. Nicolette behind the bar is top tier -- fast, friendly, and always on point. Alex, one of the servers, is awesome and always provides great service with a smile. Brian (the barback) is always hustling and keeping the place running smoothly. Plus, Connor the manager is super personable and informative -- always willing to chat and make the experience even better. One of the most epic events they host is Eggs and Kegs, which goes down when there's a football game in a foreign nation. For those early morning games, you get the buffet and unlimited beer, and while it doesn't happen often, when it does, it's nothing short of electric. Highly recommend checking it out, especially if you're local or just looking for a reliable, fun place to eat, drink, and catch a game. read more

Every time I come here Chris and Nick that bartend are always so attentive and on top of it. Both are great guys and if you're looking for a good place to drink and watch a game bull smiths is your place read more

EDIT: Emailed as suggested, never heard back. Ok Max, I see you're all over it. Thanks for the consistency, lol.

Lousy Service, Awful Bar Tenders. Ability to pour a drink correctly was so low... Food was barely warm. Observation from sitting at the bar, showed that everything g behind the bar was in no order. Complete mess - glassware mixed in with silverware. Liquor bottles in random places. John Taffer would have a field day here! read more

Great food and drinks! Friendly service. Awesome acoustic music! Good time all around! read more

Bull Smith's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Smithtown, New York

The food was great and the vibes were awesome. I love the set up with live music, the bar that is inside and outside. This is actually one of the most fun and nice places to get food and drinks with people and have a good time. Currently my new favorite place. read more

This was our 3rd time here and we've always sat at the bar. We went on Mother's Day and the place was 50% occupied at max. Drink service was great but the food service was terrible. We ordered wings and had planned to order other items once our wings arrived. It took 45 minutes for our appetizer to be delivered. The food is tasty but we left after our wings as I can't imagine how long it would've taken for our entrees to arrive had we ordered them. The food service is consistently poor. The bartender was nice enough to comp our wings. He continuously apologized for the delay stating the kitchen was backed up. At one point he mentioned that he hadn't seen any food come out of the kitchen in 20 minutes. I'd hate to be here on a really busy day. The bar and location are beautiful but I can't imagine this place staying in business for long if the service continues to be this poor. If you're involved in the ownership/management of Bull Smith's I'd strongly recommend you sit at the bar/table and watch how slow the service is. This place has a lot of potential but needs some help. read more

I remember it being Croxly's, a place I loved but now I can say I love Bull Smith's Tavern as well. Love the outdoor seating and the burger was to absolutely die for. How can you pass up on free burger day? The bartenders were awesome, too. read more

Great atmosphere. Awesome place to sit outside late afternoon for a couple of drinks and some food