coolest atmosphere and cocktails…read more need a change ? go to Hunter & Thief ! People are nice, Friendly and welcoming

Went there again for the second time with the party of 14 for my wife's birthday the service the…read morefood atmosphere was all out outstanding!! unbeknownst to me or anyone at the table, including my wife they made a homemade birthday cake that was gluten-free and not free. I thought that was super special and that they went above and beyond and all I did was mention that it was my birthday when I called like a reservation. It's that kind of service in this day and age places like this apart. Food is fun and interesting and delicious and the drinks all the drinks. We love this place. Kudos to our waitress, just Jessica. She did an outstanding job waiting on 14 people without missing a beat. Love this place not sure why there's bad reviews. If you are not into the unique experience just don't go. I hope to see this family continue to be successful and prosper.

The food was good and the drinks were nice too. Service was good too. Parking is limited so I had…read moreto find a spot on the street. The tables had maps of Long island which was different and made onto the wood. Old fashioned inside.

This place for sure deserves 5 stars - while it's a local downtown…read morerestaurant/bar, the service is amazing !! We arrived about an hour prior to closing, there were still plenty of people dining. Our server Patrick A+ he was so knowledgeable about the menu - and just seemed really happy, even with it being the end of his shift. All his suggestions were spot on. He made sure to tell us about the restaurants charitable donation program (which I feel makes me want to support this business even more) as it neared closing time - we told Patrick we would hurry up - he told us take our time and not to feel rushed. Ok the food, was so good and the portions were filling. This will for sure be on my rotation

If you want a care free, no judgement , dancing , chill vibe then come here with no big…read moreexpectations of having a great drink or amazing food. Down some shots and get some fries ! The best part about this place was the DJ! I think he's there on Fridays. If so, I highly recommend coming on a Friday night. Not sure what happens on other nights. While all of the servers were very friendly, the actual service was scattered. We had multiple different people tending to us and it was a bit all over the place. The food was meehhh. Not terrible but not great. We came at around 11. So maybe I'll come earlier and on a different to see what the experience is like.

This place is beautiful - unfortunately, I was there to early for the DJ (as I keep seeing reviews…read moreabout how great he is) there is also an outdoor area, which of course was to cold to enjoy this visit. The owner was our server and she was very sweet and welcoming. She gave us a rundown of the menu and everything she described sounded amazing, however the food did not live up to the hype - the portions were small, and the flavor was lacking. We ordered a round of drinks - which also fell flat. Not 1 person ordered 2nd drink - after my appetizer (jerk chicken wontons) I wasn't interested in anything else. Someone ordered a skirt steak entree which was so small - the prices def don't match portion sizes - hate this is a neighborhood spot that I'll probably never go to again

It was my first time going and had a great experience! I used to pass this place five days a week…read morewhen I worked in lindenhurst and always wanted to try it out. The food is actually great, which wasn't what I was expecting from a bar. We had the chicken fingers and fries, for my 17 month old, cheeseburger dip, and pretzel sticks and they were great. The service was great as well. The server was the sweetest. I forgot husband though unfortunately. It's very clean there which is nice to see. There was a band playing, which I think their name was called the category. They were good. There was a partition in the middle of the place where the seats and tables were separated from the bar itself

We spent Friday the 13th at RipTides listening to the live band Wicked Games…read more We'd never been before and loved it. It reminds me of a beach bar in Myrtle Beach or Panama City. Very laidback and the decor is relaxing. Mostly an older crowd and the place was packed. We got a seat next to friends quickly. We weren't that hungry so we just ordered mozzarella sticks and the grilled pesto chicken sandwich, which me and my husband split. We upgraded to beer battered onions rings. Everything was delicious and the sandwich was huge! I initially thought the prices were a bit high but given the portion sizes, it was well worth it. I also got a free beer for signing up for the rewards club, which was a nice bonus. In all, im sure we will be back.

Went for a quick drink and some apps. Location is on the smaller side but there are plenty of tv's…read moreand parking. The drinks and apps were both good but slightly expensive. Service was very good being both fast and attentive. Overall I did like the place and wouldn't mind catching a game here.

My boyfriend told me about this sports bar and I wanted to go really bad!…read more We went tonight for dinner. We decided on just getting apps and sharing. We opted to sit at the bar. We had fried pickles, boneless wings, fried Mac and cheese and chicken bacon ranch dip. Everything was so good! We enjoyed everything that we ordered. It was so fresh and yummy! Service was great at the bar. I don't recall our bartender's name, but she was great. I can't wait to return and have more yummyness! 5+ stars all the way!

Foodie 'Sisters' and Brothers, Hermanas Kitchens & Cocktails should be visited by those whom seek…read moreexceptional Hispanic, Spanish, Latin flavors with handcrafted flare to make your tastbuds pop with every bite and sip! The location might seem small, but it's jammed packed with traditional flavors that are being executed to perfection. Can't believe I waited this long living in the neighborhood (2+yrs) to finally stroll in and experience what some might say is 'Pura Vida' or !Magnífico¡ Upon first visit, I had to try one of their margaritas and at least one 'Street food' menu item, so opted for their Pear Margarita and Birria Empanadas. Let's say Bravo, Brava and Encore to explore more of their menu. The cocktail was totally on point without being overpowering in any way, very balanced and brightly refreshing. The empanadas were deliciously crispy without being greasy, stuffed and sealed perfectly. Then opted to try their Mashed Potatoes Fries and requested a side of their advertised Shishito slaw seen topping another menu item. I loved the way they created and presented both. The fries were a perfect balance of soft but crisped with the creme drizzle and pickled onions. :* The Shishito slaw was a summery, crunch lightly dressed which has me wanting and requesting more the next visit. They should definitely add that as one of their regular listed sides. My husband had a burger with regular slaw and an old fashioned styled cocktail which he mentioned to be exceptional as well. Can't wait to dive deeper into their menu and would highly recommend to others.

Had an amazing experience today (2/25/26) for a private event! From the moment we walked in, they…read morewelcomed us with open arms and incredible hospitality. Women-owned and operated, and you can truly feel the heart behind everything they do. We started with the roasted beet salad -- light, fresh, and the perfect opening for what was to come. Then the feast began....elote, cajun lime BBQ wings, mussels, tuna tostadas, chicken taquito, carne asada taco, and pernil with rice & beans... and WOW. Every single dish had its own unique flavor that kept me wanting more. * The elote was seasoned perfectly * Wings were crispy and literally finger-lickin' good * Mussels came in a rich, delicious Cajun cream sauce * Tuna tostada had a delicious soy-sesame glaze * Chicken taquito = crisp perfection * Carne asada taco cooked perfectly * Pernil with rice and beans was a perfect marriage of flavors To finish it all off was churro bites which was the sweetest ending. I also had a classic margarita which was fantastic. Service was just as impressive as the food...waters were never empty and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. They even provided us wet-naps after both the elote and wings. I cannot wait to come back. Thank you for taking such great care of our private party!

Amazing food and huge verity and choices. Ordering was fast and efficient. Very polite and helpful…read moreservice. Typical Italian deli. The smells were great. Will definitely return.

I had a craving for a thanksgiving sandwich and I've been on the hunt for a new spot since my…read morefavorite closed. I saw this deli online and asked in the comments if they had a thanksgiving sandwich. They responded "yes, the big gobbler" so off I was to check it out. The space: this deli is super clean and well organized. They also have a fresh salad bar where you can get custom salads. They also have ready made salads prepared for convenience. The guys behind the counter were super nice. They also offered me to sample one of their hot soups while I waited. I tried their sweet potato curry which was really nice. Now let's get to the gobbler. I tried it exactly how they make it without any alterations because I wanted to see what their combo was about. I will be back but I'm making a couple changes. I tried the sandwich hot (which is how they serve it) and cold. Hot it was okay, but I really like it cold. Cold I feel like I can taste the combo of all the flavors better. So I definitely will come back the next time I'm in the mood for a sandwich. The Deli also shares space with an ice cream shop, so you can always grab some dessert on your way out. There is street parking in the area. You have to pay a meter, but it's only 25¢ for a whole hour.

Had a great experience. Went with my wife on their Thursday Jazz night. The interior design is…read moregorgeous. I didn't realize how big it is inside! We split a steak and got a couple sides. Potatoes au gratin & Brussels. They were delicious. My one piece of advice; If you want to be an upscale American/steakhouse with art deco kind of vibes, jazz nights, etc., they NEED to learn how to make proper cocktails. I ordered a Manhattan. Don't assume bourbon. A traditional Manhattan is made with Rye. It's supposed to be spirit forward with the beautiful sweet vermouth to balance with 2 dashes ango. Express Orange and dress the peel, or not, doesn't matter. Most bartenders drown cocktails, this one included. And NEVER serve in a martini glass :) Nitpicky but only bc I loved everything else. They just need to learn how to make proper cocktails. The details matter! I'll be back for that Snake River Steak!!

Hospitality: -- the friendly, generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or…read morestrangers, creating a welcoming, comfortable, and safe environment, making others feel valued and at home. This brings us to The James, managed by Joe Giannino under the fat-cat "Standard Hospitality Group," owned by Andrew Affa & Steve Squirtiro. It's hard owning a business and keeping it profitable but not when it's an almost algorithmic formula driven money extraction system so commonly found today. It's more difficult dining out in the world today when it feels like hospitality is vacating. Vining more about high-revenue than humanity. By very definition, I wouldn't call a good portion of the hospitality industry hospitality at all, and I certainly wouldn't say the James offers any. What I love about food is what it does for the soul, & what I've always loved about providing and caring for people is the sense of community; connection during good times and difficult ones alike; That's hospitality to me. Breaking bread is one of the most fundamental human gestures of generosity and true wealth. When you have it, you share it not squander it, not hoard it or treat it like it's something to take from others and line your pockets with. That's why this experience disappointed me so much, because I believe with the myriad of options, we must be far more selective and far more supportive of local and smaller family run establishments. Today, for a table they would still fill and never notice, I tried to cancel a reservation out of respect -- respect for the staff, for other guests, and for my damn self. Being charged a cancellation fee when a mom is sick on Mothers Day, is not hospitality, it is not empathy. It is greed disguised as brand experience self worth. I have supported the Arlo from this same restaurant group in the past and probably would have happily returned too, based on the menu alone, but coldhearted, rigid policies like this change how a place feels. There are many family-run restaurants that understand flexibility and empathy. That kind of environment matters to me, and this experience will forever make me decide to support those places instead. I've recently learned to name positive outcomes when something negative arises, so I believe this time, it's great that it only cost me fifty bucks to never give this group another dime. Typical corporate hospitality is more what the James can offer. These types of COMPANIES feed themselves, not the community.

Brixton - Babylon, NY…read more My friend and I visited Brixton on Christmas Eve and had a wonderful experience. The small plates were thoughtfully prepared, the cocktails were creative and well balanced, and the staff was attentive and clearly hardworking. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy good food and drinks. All in all, a very pleasant experience. Highly recommend

These are one of the tougher reviews to make. It is easy to be enveloped by the plethora of great…read morerestaurants in the competitive nature that is NYC, but when you venture all the way out here to Babylon, NY, you have to change that mindset a bit. The Brixton is a beautiful restaurant with very relaxed and casual vibes. The word around town is that their drinks are awesome. What about their food, though? They originally would not seat us in the middle of the afternoon because most of the empty tables were reserved. We had to request to sit outside, which was empty, before they decided to serve us. Odd that they did not even offer that to us. The General Tso' Cauliflower was the only great thing served to us. It is incredibly crispy and flavorful. You almost forgot that you were eating a piece of vegetable at times. The Short Rib Brisket Sesame burger was shocking. $18 for two White Castles-sized sliders. It was easily consumed, and I was left much to be desired. This is most definitely an appetizer item, not an entree. The Chicken Waffle was good. Nicely deep-fried and packs a lot of flavor. The waffle looked dubious. If I had to guess, it might not be mad fresh to order. Essentially, it's 3 drumsticks/wings over a possibly frozen Eggo waffle. I would recommend a second dish if you are looking to get full. The Steak frites and Eggs Benedict were the final dishes served. It is hard to mess these dishes up, but the ribeye was nicely seasoned and cut up. The dishes were nicely displayed. Overall, this is just an OK experience. When the deep-fried cauliflower appetizer is the most memorable dish here, it is quite alarming. Portion sizes are on the small end, and none of the flavors for the entrees really stuck out. Perhaps I will come here strictly for the drinks next time.

I had dinner at Tasting Room for my birthday and it was truly memorable. From the quality of the…read morefood to the ambience, everything was top-notch. The service staff was phenomenal, and I was even given a complementary bottle of wine. Highly recommend! It was so amazing I returned 2 weeks later to try their brunch menu which was incredible!

Came here recently and I'm honestly already planning my next visit. Tasting Room Kitchen &…read moreCocktails is such a good addition to Farmingdale. The space is super cute and has that perfect mix of trendy but still comfortable -- you can come here for literally anything: date night, girls night, even brunch. Everything we ordered was SO good. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the food, and it actually lives up to the hype. And the cocktails... obsessed. So well made and not your typical basic drinks. Service was also great, everyone was really friendly and on top of everything without being overbearing. Overall just such a fun night and definitely one of those spots I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend checking it out before it becomes too popular cause it def will!!!