Food is delicious- flavors, herbs etc. that you wouldn't expect, cooked to perfection. The vibe is…read morefun and lively.beer is great, we did a flight. BUT, please lose the portraits lining the dining room of goat heads on human bodies. That was super creepy and disconcerting and pagan-like. NOT necessary!

Just finished having dinner and had to write a review immediately…read more The interior of this restaurant is classy, upscale rustic. Someone paid a lot of attention to details as it is beautiful. Rick was our server and he was knowledgeable, personable and we had him all to ourselves until it started getting busy. This was truly an amazing dining experience. Started out the evening with the white sangria (sublime - not too sweet & very refreshing), a Pink Moon (extremely tasty with a little smoke) & a Kentucky Vanilla Cream Ale (excellent beer). Next up we ordered the goat & beet salad (lightly dressed with plenty of beets). The prosciutto flatbread had arugula, lots of prosciutto and very delicious. Next up we had the octopus. Fork tender and the black eyed peas were smoky and yummy. The blooming eggplant was very innovative & extremely tasty. The finale was the Spaghetti Os. Don't let the name fool you. This dish is not your kid's pasta dish. It had truffle, pancetta & cream. Decadence.

Had to introduce an old friend to Jack Dolans ( who loves Irish and English Pubs) and once again I…read morewas not disappointed and Dolans made another convert of my friend. Without repeating my last review both the food and service were outstanding. Once again our server Christine did an amazing job ( serving both the bar and dining areas) while maintaining a welcoming demeanor throughout. Even got to meet the cook who once again visited the tables asking how were the dishes. Corned beef sandwiches and French onion soup were delicious and well portioned as usual. Fantastic local Irish Pub offering outstanding customer service along with delicious food dishes at reasonable prices. A local gem not to be passed by when in the mood for a Guinness, some appetizers or a burger or sandwich.

Sat at bat greeted and asked our name! Service was great did not have to ask for anything…read more Bartender Bess all smiles. Can tell it is a very local place The food was great had roast beef/ brisket sandwich. Bread was delicious. The meat was well seasoned and plentiful The FfF were homemade and great not to greasy. Small order of Cole slaw but not a deal breaker. Will go back for a try at different menu item

My friend, and bestest friend at that because I wouldn't do this for just anyone, asked me to do a…read morecookie decorating class. So here I am at the back of Jameson's. Which is a super cute, rustic bar with a great space in the back for hosting. For a Wednesday it was pretty rowdy. And for where it is, off Old Willets, well I hadn't been down there in forever and not much has changed except this cool spot. Or maybe it's been here for forever and I didn't know. Either way, because of this cookie class, I now know of it and wanna try having dinner here soon. Shirley temples and Mozz sticks were had while we decorated cookies. It's was a fun time in a great atmosphere even if it was a tad loud.

Very lively and loud place great place to socialize and hangout. Lots of TVs places decorated…read morenicely. The food was just ok. Had a side salad great dressing and plenty of veggies on salad. The waiter was very friendly. But service and drink refills slow. The steak sandwich was way to dry for my taste and way too much garlicky taste if there is such a thing Maybe some sinus or medium on steak might would have made it better. Will try a different meal next time

My family and I had a wonderful time dining at Schnitzel's. The establishment itself was very warm…read moreand inviting. The staff was very attentive and were accommodating to my grandmother's dietary restrictions. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. I highly recommend dining at Schnitzels if you are in the Stony Brook area.

Great German pub, all the food is excellent and we think it has the best burger on Long Island!read more

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to check Faraday's out. Today was the day for lunch…read morewith my dad. As expected, it was a casual pub style spot with a bar and a small dining area in the back. For this Friday afternoon, it was quite busy. It was bustling with almost all the tables taken by the time we left. Our server was friendly and upbeat. She offered suggestions based on our preferences. We both ordered the same thing - burgers. They came out quickly. The burgers were big and yummy. They satisfied our craving perfectly.

If there's one restaurant in town I've tried to give a fair shot to over the years, it's Faraday's…read moreof Smithtown. I've been here on numerous occasions hoping that maybe this would finally be the visit where everything clicked. Unfortunately, it just hasn't happened. My experiences have been so-so, and more often than not they've been slightly disappointing. My biggest complaint has always been the food. My take has been it's been bland or uninspired. The French onion soup was just ok, and seemed like no effort putting this together. No provolone cheese option when I've ordered which is crazy. The Caesar salad tasted diluted, with lettuce that seemed waterlogged rather than crisp and fresh. Just overall underwhelming. The food is not necessarily terrible, but just mediocre and forgettable. Portion size is another problem. For what you're paying, the plates often feel surprisingly small. One example of this was the "Big C Burger," which was honestly a huge letdown. With a name like that you'd expect something substantial. Instead, the burger was tiny--maybe 4-5 ounces at most. At first glance you could barely even see the meat because the bun swallowed it. I ordered it medium and it came out completely overcooked, cooked to death really. The bun didn't help either--dense, dry, and overpowering the already small patty. The whole thing just felt poorly executed. Even the little details were off. I asked for olive oil on the side for a salad and what came out was clearly some generic vegetable oil. It felt like a lazy substitution, the kind of thing that makes you question how much care is going into the kitchen overall. To be fair, the one thing Faraday's consistently gets right is the atmosphere. The restaurant is has a cozy charming space with a warm pub feel. The indoor dining area although small has character and a comfortable vibe. The outdoor area is really nice too, and perfect for setting for a nice meal on a comfortable day. Service is good. I've not had any issues with any servers ever being inattentive. Occasionally some order mixups but quickly rectified. Unfortunately, that inviting setting hasn't translated to memorable meals. After several attempts over the years, Faraday's has remained one of those places that seems like it should be good--but for me, it just never quite hits.

A beautiful down home Irish pub. Had a great lunch with my granddaughter and her finance. The…read moreservice was fantastic. Had a Shepherds pie that was to die for.

Grafton Street Irish Pub in Hauppauge really leans into what it is at its core--a local pub that…read morehappens to serve food lol. This place isn't trying for polished restaurant experience, and honestly, that's kinda part of its charm. It feels like the kind of spot where the bar comes first and the kitchen supports it if this makes sense. The atmosphere is a neighborhood hangout feel. You can tell it's a local spot--people walking in were greeted by name, and there's a familiar, lived-in vibe that makes it feel welcoming if you're a regular, and easy enough to settle into if you're not. Food-wise, the corned beef on both the Gaiety and the Finnegan's Wake sandwiches stood out--tender, flavorful, and generous. Both sandwiches came with fries, and while I appreciate skin-on fries, these leaned a bit soggy rather than crispy. Overall, this is a solid spot if you go in with the right expectations. It's less of a destination restaurant and more of a go-to pub where you can grab a drink, and enjoy pub food. If you're looking for a lively, casual bar with good portions and a strong local following, it delivers--even if not everything on the plate is perfect. I think I'd like to make an update review after trying a few more dishes. At a glance, 3.5 with overall good experience.

I could have easily written this review in 2024, but let's start off the new year with a beery bang…read moreby saying how Great Lake Ronkonkoma Beverage truly is. I've been to this local beer spot many times now and I always walk out happy (and hoppy...bad joke). Enter into LRB and you'll find your standard run-of-the-mill beverage store, though I'll give them some credit because their space is clean, well-lit/heated, and nicely-sized with items more spread out making things easy to find. You'll notice plenty of non-alcoholic options as well, but the real winners come from the brews you can choose. Heading towards the back, you'll usually find a decently-sized area of seasonal selections. I have a pic on here from their October beer setup which was fantastic in choices. They even carried a gluten free pumpkin beer that my friend enjoys which is great for those that can't partake in the normal gluten-filled brewskies. Once at/in the refrigerated area is where you'll really find the gems of LR Bev. To the right, they have plenty of your basic beer options cold and ready to go, but to the left, there is a full wall of local and highly touted brewery selections. This includes beers from Sand City, DUBCo, Evil Twin, Other Half, Abomination, and even some Tree House can be spotted here (if you're lucky to catch it). This variety is outstanding and shows that LRB knows what the craft beer scene is all about. Lastly, I just want to mention that the staff at Lake Ronkonkoma Beverage always seem polite and friendly. You can get a mixed bag of people depending on the beverage store you go to, but here I consistently feel welcomed. Bonus is their bottle return is pretty generous in that they tend to take almost any bottle/can of beer. Gotta love that so you can get that little bit of change back in your pocket...before using it to buy more beer, of course. Overall, Lake Ronkonkoma Beverage is the real deal for beer, at least in this area. There's nothing crazy going on here in space, but there is a decent size with plenty of good brews to choose (exotic and not) along with some friendly folks behind the counter. I'm glad to start off 2025 with reviewing this beverage spot and the five stars I'll happily hand out to them. Cheers!

Keeping this short and sweet. GREAT selection and they have a bunch of stuff from my fav Queens…read morebreweries. They are constantly switching stuff out, and they staff there was super helpful! Also, the place is HUGE so you're bound to find something you like. Can't believe I didn't know of this spot when I lived out here.

The food and ambience is still good however..... the extremely small…read morefine print on the menu and NOT mentioned by the staff (until you get the bill and ask) states: menu prices subject to change . So that $18 bangers and mash is charged at $22 without any warning. The $10 quesadilla appetizer becomes a $14 main entree when fries are added without the waitress clarifying which you want. Fries are not eaten and returned but still charged to you for the extra $4. So your meal Is suddenly $8 more without you ever being consulted until the check arrives. Bad business. Bad customer experience. Shame because we really like the place.

Great small pub atmosphere. The food was excellent, and the service was friendly. The chicken wing…read moreoptions are awesome! I tried them all!

The ambience is great, it's a very nice looking place. I didn't try the food so I can't tell you…read moreabout that. However, the service was left to be desired as there were a few racist customers and the bartender wouldn't kick them out for being racist towards my friend. Yes, the customer did use the N word too!

Very polite, great ambiance...however$ not$ cu$tomer friendly $$$$$ just my past several…read moreexperiences ‍

Delicious food, great drinks and very nice atmosphere. Excellent bartender. First time, but we…read morewill definitely be returning.

The bartender, Brandon really made our night. He was attentive and really fun at the bar…read more My friend and I came here on a Sunday night for dinner and some drinks and we had a blast. The food was excellent and the vibe was fun and chill. If you have not been to this spot yet you are missing out! They have a large cocktail list and spirit list. Something for everyone!