Foundry Tavern in Hicksville was a HUGE surprise for me. I knew the place had been completely…read morerenovated, but I honestly wasn't expecting the food to be as good as it was. First off, the inside is beautiful. They did an incredible job with the renovation, and I loved all the little details, especially the custom 300-pound manhole covers they're using as tables around the bar. Even better, everyone working there was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Now the food! We started with the Baked Clams, and these were legit. You could've served them to me at an Italian restaurant and I wouldn't have questioned it. The Nonna's Ribs were probably one of the biggest surprises--slow-braised pork ribs with cherry peppers and finished on the grill. Fall-off-the-bone tender, tons of flavor, and I loved that they weren't just drenched in BBQ sauce. The Firebird crispy chicken sandwich was fantastic, and the Steakhouse Sandwich with sliced NY strip, mushrooms, provolone, crispy onions and horseradish aioli was also very well done. But that Manhole Burger deserves some special attention. Beef, American cheese, caramelized onions and dijonnaise on brioche. Simple combination, executed REALLY well. This was an outstanding burger and absolutely something I'd order again. And I can't leave out the fries. They're hand-cut in house, super thin and crispy, and exactly how I like my fries. Think that addictive thin fast-food style, except made fresh and much better quality. If you remember this location from its previous ownership, give it another shot. This is a completely different experience. Beautiful restaurant, genuinely friendly staff and food that exceeded my expectations. Foundry Tavern is a Hicksville hidden gem that deserves more attention--especially for lunch. I'll definitely be back.

Went to the Foundry Friday night…read more Off path location and not great parking. We had no reservations so we ended up sitting in the outside area. Cute little spot. Heard the guy next to us order a French dip and the waiter said great, we have only 2 left. So when he came to us I ordered and he said great timing it's the last one. Took 45 minutes to get our strawberry salad which was delicious. Another 3o minutes go by (and the guy next to me who ordered the other French dip had already finished and left) So the strawberry waiter, after more than 1.15hr walk over and says "hey, we ran out of the French so I ordered you the steak sandwich. Huh? 1 hour and fifteen min later you ran out and the other guy already ate and left? I said great, but I'm not paying for it. 10 min later the owner came out. He could not have been a friendlier, responsible and all around nice person. It wasn't that he not only covered my meal but the table but it was the way he handled it. Owning a restaurant is not easy and problems happen. Food - 8/10 Prices 9/10 Place 8/10 I would not only recommend this place but they have absolutely earned my business. I obviously can't give a 5 because of the incident but I will change this to a 5 when I go back and get the service I have a feeling I'll receive. This owner deserves the business because he knows how to run a business. Money follows the people not the other way around.

1st time , long time. Translation - it's my first time here but I have wanted to come here for a…read morelong time. Great happy hour deals. Great food great service. Upscale place. Def a cougar hangout sitting at the bar

Portions getting smaller and now there is a charge for refills on soft drinks and no one said…read moreanything nor is that listed on the menu. This is Long Island. You're not a NYC steak house. If you want to charge for refills have mini-bottles (8oz) of soft drinks like a steak place and not nearly flat soft drinks at four dollars a pop. Seriously Hilltop, you're starting to slip. Food still tasty, but things like this affect the experience.

I've been here a bunch over the years since they opened up. Love the quality foods and atmosphere…read more Servers are attentive and the venue is well kept. During the winter months I'd do takeout and every time the food was great at home. I love their soba noodles salad when it's in season, however they switched to a different noodle and it doesn't have the same oomph! The owner recognizes me from all the times I've been there for dining in, takeout, called, and parties and events. I went there again last night with some family and overall it was very nice. One star deduction for the rudeness we received from the manager. She came over after we ordered a second bottle of the Freemark Abbey (wine) (as they were completely out and the first bottle we ordered was their last bottle in stock) and gave us two "similar" options that were around the same price of the first bottle. Price doesn't equal to taste. We first asked if it's okay to try it even if we may not like it, and she kindly proceeded to open the bottle. We said "no thanks," to the Keever (it tasted disgusting in comparison), which she and her colleague highly suggested, and we asked nicely if the other bottle was an option to try, but she swiftly walked back inside with both bottles and brought out an open bottle of the Katherine Cab. We liked that better. She stormed away after she said something fast and nasty like "It's either the bottle or you have to pay per glass." We didn't quite catch it but the ultimatum put a bad taste in everyone's mouths. We wound up ordering the Katherine Cab. When we got the bill the server charged us fairly. We tipped well because it's not the server's fault she was upset about opening the wine that she pushed. Happy eats!

I came here recently on a Monday afternoon around 12:30PM to meet up with my friend. This spot is…read morelocated in a strip mall with a large free parking lot. We were seated right away upon entering and had no reservations. The place wasn't busy at that time. The inside decor was beautiful and our waitress was very sweet and patient with us as we took awhile to order because we were catching up plus being indecisive with all the menu options. My friend ended up ordering the Short Rib Bolognese and I ordered the Shrimp Tagliatelle. I was told the tagliatelle was made in house and it was absolutely delicious and DID in fact taste like it was freshly made! I tried some of my friends dish and there was a lot of meat in her dish (a positive!) and it was also extremely delicious! Bonus is that this restaurant is a few stores down from Marshalls and I'm a HUGE fan of Marshalls so I went there after to walk off everything I ate as well as shop :)

We attended a Trivia Brunch for Mother's Day. Reservations were taken online and confirmed by…read moreemail, which was very responsive for any questions or updates. Arriving, the space is bright and airy. At the table there was a lovely potted plant with our reservation name which we were able to take home with us. Such a nice touch. The trivia was really fun and something different to do. We started off with the maple bacon donut holes for the table. They came out piping hot and had the perfect donut texture. They were so good. They have a lot of cocktails and cocktails to choose from. I opted for the Spritz which was a light Aperol Spritz and it was perfect for brunch. The Paloma was also quite good. I had the Tap Stack which was pancakes layered with bacon and topped with a corn flake crusted chicken cutlet. The portion was large and hearty. The chicken was so crunchy and yummy. The bacon was perfectly cooked. The pancakes were a bit on the tough and dry side. The breakfast burrito, BEC and brunch burger were all good and everyone enjoyed their meals. Mother's Day is a day I always avoided eating out on, but Taproom changed my mind about going out on Mother's Day could actually be enjoyable!

Before catching a show we stopped by for some food & drinks…read more To start we had, 20 wings special w honey bbg, sweet chili, mild, garlic parm sauces, wings were great nice & crispy, sauces were not bad better bbq & sweet chili. Drinks White sangria , sour IPA & Paton shots are good. On the food Sliders & fries , very good slider & decent fries. I had the Avocado chicken wrap, very good & whiskey burger also good. Good service our waitress was nice & attentive. Nice looking place, good atmosphere, service & decent prices, we enjoyed our drinks & time.

Listen. This isn't fancy, but it's amazing food. We didn't…read moreplan on going out to eat this morning, but my MIL said let's try it out. This is in the Plainview shopping center next to a boxing place and Sephora. This is an old-school luncheonette with table service and a big counter. We seated ourselves and the waitress came and took our orders quickly. I had the French toast and my MIL had eggs. Both came with coffee and juice. I also had a hot chocolate. The French toast with turkey bacon was the best I think I've ever had. Nothing fancy. Just good!

That's amazing awesome place, I visited from DC and found this amazing place. Food super fresh and…read moredelicious, the portions big and different opinions. Stuff super friendly. The design old but it's super clean you feel like a part of family there. Recommend. Will be back again

Came to this location with a girlfriend for a 4/20 lunch…read more It took about 5 mins before we were able to be seated. But once we were our sever came and introduced himself quickly. We decided to order a few things so we got the Asian zing cauliflower and onion rings as apps. We got boneless Teriyaki, lemon pepper (sauce not dry) and the original boned chicken as honey bbq and Parmesan garlic. We also decided to share fries. Delicious and food came out faster then we thought. The waiter was a bit clumsy and kept asking we we could wait a min (when we ordered refills for our Shirley temples).... like if i had a choice . There was even a guy who did the spicy wing challengers eat 10 bone in wings with the hottest flavor (California pepper). He did it and won $150 BWW gift card. What a show that was I also have the app so i was able to check in (for reward points) and had 50% off my order.

Amazing food and service! The chicken Caesar salad was so yummy! Highly recommend this place to…read moreothers!

Based on my prior visit I was not going back anymore, the food was two bit joint caliber.. My…read morefriends really wanted to go there so I decided I didn't want to be a party pooper. So, I reluctantly went and was very pleased, guess they weeded out the bad chef. My fish and chips were excellent and the prices were reasonable. However, if I get another bad meal I will delete this report as I don't want to go to a restaurant that eup and down on its caliber of food. so, as long as this review is visible it's good to go. Cheers

Good place to watch the Jets lose. Just don't expect much from the food…read more Went to The Main Event on a Sunday with a few friends for lunch and, naturally, to watch the Jets lose another game. At least we had plenty of TVs. Honestly, the place gets that part right. You can see a game from just about any seat in the house, and we were seated promptly when we arrived around 12:30. Unfortunately, the service and food were a bit of a different ballgame. Our original waitress apparently decided she'd seen enough of us shortly after the food arrived. She disappeared, and we eventually had to recruit another server just to get back into the service rotation. The beers, thankfully, were cold and refreshing. Probably the highlight of the meal. As for the food, let's just say it wasn't exactly a highlight reel. The chicken wings tasted like they came straight out of a frozen bag, the giant pretzel seemed to have taken a trip through the freezer before making a brief stop in the microwave, the sliders were bland, and the nachos were very soggy. We also ordered a couple of chicken wraps to share. Those were actually decent and a noticeable step up from the rest of the lineup. Bottom line: Great setup for watching sports, cold beer and food that makes you wish you had ordered another round instead. I'd come back to watch a game. I'd just eat somewhere else first. The Jets weren't the only disappointment on Sunday.

Located right on Route 107 in Hicksville, this iconic restaurant has been there longer than I can…read morerecall. It's got nostalgia all around. We parked in back, signage not great, but sings in plain view on the door and in restaurant,reminding you that it's Cash only. Service is excellent, very attentive and pleasant. Our party of 4, came for lunch, no ice cream. We had a gyro, chicken wrap w/fries, bacon cheeseburger with fries and Greek salad with grilled chicken. The Reuben wasn't available today. The salad was great, dressing on the side, very fresh. The fries were hot, crisp and fresh. My mom and aunt loved theirs as well. Not fancy, standard burger. Very old school. In a good way!

In the area after dinner my son wanted ice cream so we stopped in here to check it out. Plus I had…read morecash on me which is rare and I knew they were cash only. Service was amazing and the ice cream was sooooooo good. Old school looking place, just perfect for dessert and I'm sure for food too.

Smartwich, a sandwich specialty shop has come to north Syosset just west & across from the RR in…read morethe village. Fresh baked bread and made to order sandwiches. Locals were strolling in for sandwiches and salads. Highly recommend going with the delicious Portuguese styled bread either on the side or sandwiches. Below are some of the Smartwich team which includes also includes a nephew and and uncle / founder.. This is a family business with the founder is a brother of one of the top local Italian bakeries in Nassau. The bakery also provided the start up space originally in Hicksville during the incubator phase. It makes perfect sense when you have a delicious warm crispy Portuguese roll for the sandwiches. This talented brother had many years in the food industry in Portugal and is a fan of their crispy styled bread/rolls. They are now made right here. Sandwiches are nicely made, fresh, flavorful and a step above the generic sandwich places. Elevated flavors and dressed with a nice vinaigrette. Lots of choices. We started with the popular and will venture out to the more creative. Sardines and octopus looked good but can wait until another day.

I was curious about Tommy's Tacos turning into Smartwich and decided to give the new business a…read moretry. I'm not sure if it's the same owner, though. I didn't ask. The inside is very millennial style with the grey and black ambiance. It's pretty open spatially and there's a menu on the wall. They make their own brewed iced tea. Their sandwiches are pretty clear in description. I dislike that the chicken sandwich pastrami sauce has pork in it, so anyone who avoids pig products like the plague needs to inform them when making the order. The sandwich itself was pretty good. The bread didn't cause my lips to flare up like other yeasts do. They didn't go heavy on the balsamic vinaigrette. The workers came out to greet me and give me a tour even though it's pretty self explanatory. After the drinks refrigerator and sandwiches menu, there are three additional menus for sides, fruit/veggie smoothies and protein smoothies. I ordered a chocolate protein smoothie and the cups they have are larger than the portions they serve. They apologized like it was an inconvenience to me, but actually I was happy that I didn't have to worry about any overflow or spillage. I think it's great that it's a tad bigger. I also bought a pan de nata to try. They forgot to add the cinnamon, but it didn't need it. It was done to perfection. Bakers of All Nations in Mineola now has some good competition. On the walls surrounding the smoothie bar and dining area there's a mural that explains the type of cuisine you're getting and about the chef's travels. It's kind of neat. Happy eats!