We were in Connecticut mohigan sun came across the shed. Stopped looked at menu and decided to eat…read morethere. The food was good the sangria good and the waiter Doug was great. He made you feel welcome and comfortable. Such a nice guy.

There is a particular kind of restaurant that understands its job is not to dazzle you into silence…read morebut to make conversation easier. The Shed, on Merrick Avenue, is that kind of place. The dining room is anchored by an olive tree that rises improbably from the center of the floor, its branches catching the light from a constellation of milk-glass globes. Along the bar, bottles glow against whitewashed brick, and the marble counter is set with striped linen napkins. The effect is part farmhouse and part supper club, and it is more inviting than either would be on its own. The menu favors familiar dishes executed with care. A glazed salmon arrives lacquered and deeply caramelized at the edges, resting on wilted spinach and a bright hash of corn, peas, and shallot, all bound by a butter sauce worth chasing with a fork. The fish sandwich is a study in restraint: a well-seasoned, pan-crisped fillet, a soft brioche bun, and a tangle of slaw, with a plump pickle and coleslaw alongside, as tradition demands. Dessert is where The Shed allows itself some indulgence. A dense, fudgy brownie, dusted with powdered sugar and set beside a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into chocolate sauce, recalls childhood without apology. Notably, the restaurant takes its non-alcoholic drinks seriously. The mocktail list is broad and thoughtful, a welcome gesture of hospitality toward diners who would rather skip the spirits without skipping the fun. Service, led on this evening by a warm and unhurried server, matched the room. Tables linger here, and no one seems to mind. The Shed isn't trying to reinvent anything. It simply does the familiar things well, in a room that makes you want to stay for another round of dessert and another hour of talk.

The one thing I love about using the Yelp app to discover hidden gems is that you never know where…read moreit will take you. That being said, on September 23rd I was in search of something new and exciting and I was guided to Thomas's Ham & Eatery. I have passed Thomas's Ham & Eatery over a dozen times, and thought that the parking lot was rather small so I just kept it moving. Driving into the confined area, I found parking immediately with room to spare. Stepping inside of Thomas's Ham & Eater, a wave of happiness hit me--bright, sudden, and uplifting, like the effervescence from a freshly popped bottle of champagne. The happy atmosphere of the dining area was so contagious I immediately followed suit and put on a happy face. Looking around the restaurant and soaking it all in , I saw tons of people enjoying their meal while listening to groovy sounds such as; The Eagles - Peaceful Easy feeling, Bonnie Tyler- Total Eclipse of my heart, and so much more, but I got overly excited when Elton John & Kiki Dee's- Don't Go Breaking My Heart came on. I was in full sing along mode as I was seated. Now, I would love to talk about the food and service. The restaurant was clean and tables were freshly wiped. My waitress provided impeccable service as she stayed in catering mode. She supplied everything that I needed with kindness and passion. She was very patient and did not mind coming back to see when I was actually ready to order after looking over the menu. I went totally off the grid and ordered Cajun Omelette. It consisted of Louisiana Andouille Sausage (LAS), Tomato, Scallions & Green Peppers, and served with Home Fries & Toast- $16.45. Despite the small amount of LAS, the omelette was a grand slam. I really enjoyed it, the home fries had a few peppers and onions and just enough burn to let you know that they were not entirely overcooked but you will have that crunch. I did ask for lite butter on the rye toast, instead I received enough butter to lubricate bicycle gears, I scrapped it off and kept it moving, no harm no foul, keeping a positive vibe. The coffee was just as good and I really enjoyed it as well. I give Thomas's Ham & Eatery 3 1/2 stars but the atmosphere and tone boosts it up to 5 stars, I will definitely be returning for another HAPPY MEAL! Inspire more, Yelp more!

Thomas Ham & Eggery is a real deal diner for breakfast, brunch or lunch closing the kitchen at 3pm…read more To accommodate us getting there close to cutoff and behind a small few waiting to be seated, the host let us order at the counter and start with coffee. When a table opened up they happily let us seat in the nearby booth. Very cool place to have breakfast diner style

Great service, food was delicious. I had the egg whites omelette with home fries and toast.read more

We picked up huevos rancheros, a bacon egg and cheese sandwich, and a grilled cheese…read more The service was good over the phone. I was greeted at the restaurant once i walk in. Great service. Very happy with the food. They made me a dulce de leche coffee to go and it was such a delicious coffee!

Cute restaurant located in the heart of Bethpage. They were having by an event right after our…read moremeal, but they didn't rush us. The server was great. They have an extensive menu. I ordered the Cold brew with almond milk and honey, was very good. I also got the power breakfast bowl with egg whites, was delicious. My friend got a Benedict and the same cold brew. She enjoyed her food. The portions are so big that we had to take home. So happy this place is so close by, will be back again

Very yummy lunch on 7/8/26. This was the first time I was…read morehere and parking was a little annoying but the restaurant itself was open and bright. It seems to be a neighborhood spot. The food was good and there is a large selection. It was tough to choose because it all looked so good. The service was very good when we first sat down to when we received our food but after that, it wasn't. Our server disappeared and nobody checked on us. At one point, I had to get up from the table to ask where the check was after already giving them our payment.

The Yelp reviews are correct - you will have a wait, regardless of when you visit! But well worth…read moreit. My love and I found ourselves in the area and wanted to grab a light lunch before going about our afternon. We arrived around 12:30 PMand we still had a 25 minute wait. Clearly, they're doing something right! The atmosphere is bright and inviting. This is a place you can hit up for a quick lunch or linger over a nice glass of wine. Shishito Peppers to start. Ample portion size and perfectly salted. Brussels Bowl for me (quinoa, grilled chicken, crispy Brussels sprouts, pickled red onions, and lemon parmesan dressing) and Turkey Panini for him (roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, tomato, red onion, basil tarragon aioli, and rosemary focaccia). We loved our choices. We were clean-plate club members during this lunch! We love that they have truly fresh-squeezed orange juice. You can't go back to drinking Tropicana after this! Ample parking in the strip mall. We'd return!

This place has been on my radar for a few years now. I've always wanted to try it but the…read morereservations were always full when I tried. I finally got the opportunity to go recently. I was impressed by the food creativity as well as the overall ambiance of the restaurant. They have a nice selection of caffeinated beverages. I got the iced ube matche latte which I enjoyed. I also ordered some of my usual brunch favorites: stuffed French toast and eggs Benedict. Both were to my satisfaction.

This place is definitely resting on its laurels. Very impressive when you get there but the actual…read morehotel part seems like an afterthought. Very randomly put together furniture pieces, ants in the room (came back to see my coffee cup from breakfast swarming in ants), and no refills on the soap which still come in the little bottles. Our room didn't even come with a Do Not Disturb sign. Also our windows had dew all over them and obviously had not been cleaned for awhile so we could not get a clear view outside. Housekeeping did a great job, though, and the shower got hot and had good pressure. No racks for your towel in the bathroom, though, so we had to hang on the shower door. Our mattress was nice a medium firm, I think we had to upgrade for it but it was worth it. Front desk was okay, not very friendly. When we left, the person at the front didn't say a word to us or ask how our stay was. Parking lot was frequently full with event guests, at least it's free. But bonus was there are fireflies! As an event venue, it was nice but the wifi caused issues with the photo booth which kept having to be reset because it wouldn't connect to the printer. Also the speakeasy room was obviously not very well kept, we even were treated to a millipede or a centipede crawling on the wall behind the guests as they sat on the sofa. For the amount guests pay, I think they deserve better.

MOLD!! Upon walking in, we were put into the lowest level of…read morethe mansion that smelled like water damage and mold. When looking at reviews online, it flooded six months ago and did not appear to have been handled. Only two out of our six room outlets worked. And they did not provide amenities to their customers. After arguing with the main desk we were moved one level up. Other than that, the scenery was well taken care of, and all though the pool closed early it was well maintained.

This has been on my list for a while, and I'm glad I finally got to try it! Rustic Root is a…read morefarm-to-table restaurant, and I love that they write who they partner with on their giant chalkboard. I made a reservation for two on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was pretty busy, but they had our table ready even though we arrived 30 minutes early. Our server was Evelyn, and she was so sweet and she helped us when we were trying to decide between two desserts and three appetizers. We ordered: - Spring Salad (5/5) this tasted so good with the fresh mango, the snap peas, and the carrot ginger dressing. - Faroe Islands Salmon (5/5) I only tasted the rice, and not the salmon itself, but the rice was so good, and I just kept on stealing more from the plate. - Roasted-Half Chicken (4/5) This was my own entrée, and I loved how the chicken was crispy, and I also really liked the garlic mashed potatoes, but the only thing that I did not think worked well with the dish was the swiss chard. I think it would've tasted better with spinach. - Strawberry Cheesecake (4/5) this was surprisingly very light for a cheesecake, we ended up finishing all of it, and the whipped cream was really good. The strawberries were not my favorite, I kind of wish that they were just fresh slices of strawberries, but to each their own. All in all, this was a super solid meal, there's plenty of parking, and the restaurant is quite spacious, and the single bathrooms are also pretty large.

I've had Rustic Root on my bookmark probably for about seven years, but never had a chance to dine…read morethere. I was glad to finally check it out. I really enjoyed the look and vibe of the restaurant. And the food was good as expected. We shared the Crispy Artichokes, which I thought was excellent. The chili aioli sauce combined with the artichokes perfectly. For my entree, I had the Scallops. The presentation was good, but I felt like the dish lacked a little bit of flavor. It was a little on the bland side. We also had a couple of cocktails that I thought were really good - the Lavender Haze and the Turn the Beat Around. I recommend both. We ended the night with the Apple Crips dessert, which we both enjoyed.

It's a diner yes but is it really?…read more Second visit and it was as good as the first. Attentive staff; delicious food and nice atmosphere. We sat at the bar this time. Watched how they navigated the dishes and the drinks. Enjoyed the biscuits and warm jelly. Up next chicken and waffles which came out warm. The presentation almost made me not want to eat it! And then I took the chicken off the skewer and drizzled the honey hot sauce and took a bite! Perfect birthday breakfast! Appreciated the conversation with Lina! Her warm and friendly attitude invited a conversation about travel. Wishing her many opportunities to see and experience the world! From Darnise & Carlos

We came by the day after a wedding before heading home. It is a nice place tucked in a very nice…read morestrip mall. We arrived around 9ish and were one of the first customers. We were a group of six. It was chilly inside when we arrived but warmed up a bit. The menu is basic breakfast. My sunny side up eggs with well done bacon were fine. The dish came with hash browns and a couple of slices of whole wheat toast. Others got pancakes which no one could finish. They were huge. Service was pleasant and efficient. My brother in law, grandfather of the bride, treated. A great spot for breakfast. Nancy & Mark.

We really enjoyed our experience at Small Batch. I had the salmon dish and really enjoyed it. My…read morehusband wasn't a huge fan of the rigatoni, but there were still plenty of things we loved. The kids' menu is great, which is always a big plus for families. The arugula salad is also delicious, and if you get the chance to try the butternut squash ravioli when they have it, definitely do, it's one of my favorites. Overall, a great spot for a family meal with a nice variety of options.

I recently dined at Small Batch (Tom Colicchio's restaurant), located inside the Roosevelt Field…read moreMall in Garden City. The restaurant has a beautiful, bright, modern atmosphere that feels much more upscale than its surroundings. Based on other reviews, the standout dishes seemed to be the grilled Spanish octopus and the SB Smash Burger, so I ordered both. Unfortunately, the execution fell short in several areas. The East Coast oysters arrived with mignonette but without horseradish or oyster forks--small details, but noticeable oversights. The oysters, octopus, and burger were all tasty, but the presentation of octopus and burger was surprisingly sloppy, as though little attention had been paid when the dishes left the kitchen. The bar also was understaffed. A single bartender was serving both the bar and the entire dining room, which led to waits for drinks. My bartender was friendly, attentive, and worked hard, but one person simply wasn't enough. I finished with the Key Lime Custard, which had what appeared to be a layer of shredded cereal on the bottom. I wasn't sure what it was. The dessert itself was enjoyable, though I think a base of toasted sliced almonds with a few fried blueberries on top of it would have added better texture and complemented the flavors more effectively. One nice perk is the validated valet parking, for a reduced fee, which makes arriving and leaving especially convenient given the mall location. The whiskey selection could also be improved by adding a few more interesting, off-the-beaten-path single malts or blends. Overall, the kitchen shows promise! And perhaps I came on an off night. With better attention to presentation, appropriate bar staffing, and a more adventurous choice of spirits, Small Batch could deliver an experience that better matches its reputation.

Went to The Twisted Fork in North Bellmore for brunch with a friend and we really enjoyed it! I got…read morethe pumpkin latte and it was sooo good. I also ordered the steak and eggs with cheddar cheese and that was really good too. The portions are BIG, so you definitely get a lot of food for what you're paying for. We both ended up taking our food to go because there was no way we were finishing all of it . Our waitress Stephanie was really nice and friendly too, which always makes the experience better. Overall, we had a really good brunch and I'd definitely go back!

This was my first time here, and I will definitely be coming back with my family…read more This was a nice corner establishment in Bellmore, surrounded by a bunch of tiny shops, that has a great brunch atmosphere. Between the 20/30 min wait time, trendy music playing, attentive staff, and good food, it gave a real welcoming feel. I loved their vast selection or food and beverage choices, and how they had a whole separate menu that highlighted their seasonal specials.