Croxley Ale House is a bar located on a nice strip of different bars and a quick walk from the Long…read moreIsland Railroad. I came here to watch the final of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Miami vs. Indiana with a couple of my cousins. The Ambiance of the bar is pretty good, a very cozy sports bar. For our appetizer, we started sharing the chicken buffalo wings, and fried cheese curds. The Fried Cheese Curds were crunchy outside and warm, gooey, and slightly chewy inside, a field of cheeses, very delicious a great option to share across a big party. The wings were crunchy, and well season, and delicious. I also order famous burger, The Ale House Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Topped with Island Dressing, my burger was cooked medium and the cut was pretty good the bacon was crispy, and my meat was super delicious and juicy, For my drinks, I had the beer no alcoholic Athletic Run Wild IPA all night surprise it taste similar to an IPA. The bartender did a good job.

such a cute place! of course came here for the wings. we tried hot buffalo, mango habanero, korean…read morebbq, spicy thai coconut, & sweet sriracha. the buffalo was the best in my opinion. & second best sweet sriracha. the other flavors didn't stand out. great to try as all wings are 50 cents each. waffle fries are honestly so good too. i enjoyed the espresso martini. thank you!

Theresa was fantastic with my kids! So sweet and kept them entertained and was so genuine and…read moreenthusiastic! Gave parents a break

Stopped in during a slow evening when the bar was practically empty and was completely ignored…read morewhile seated at the bar. The bartender was aware I was there but she never acknowledged me, even as others were being helped. This isn't the first time I experienced this here, which makes it more concerning. At that point it starts to feel intentional. Definitely not the level of service I'd expect ! Even on nights I don't order a drink, a simple acknowledgement would be basic courtesy. Not acceptable and something management should take seriously!

Cool brewery to hang. Stopped in for a quick drink, played some darts while we chatted.read more

No food. Pretty Good Beer. I'm not a Red Ale person but for…read morethe best I've tasted thus far, this was one of the best. They were kind enough to give me a 4oz. pour of the Strawberry Blonde instead. Vibes are chill. The Girl Scout cookie pairing was actually perfect party for my taste buds. Give the local brewers some love.

Great local pub The bartender took good care of us with…read moregreat service and great food. It's definitely a place to stop for a good time

Got together with some friends on the island for a relaxing dinner…read more We were told this is a nice, fun and relaxing atmosphere. That's pretty much correct. The night was bingo night but that aside we had a good time. You can eat both inside and outside. The outside offers seating in front and back. I'm a big outdoor seating person so we ate outdoors. For the most part, everyone enjoyed their dinner. The hamburgers were good. The fried pickles were good, if you like those. The Parmesan fries were also popular, but not my thing. What caught my eye was the berry goat cheese salad. Mixed greens, berries, caramel pecans, goat cheese, and their red vinaigrette was excellent. I thought I'd throw some protein on there so added the steak. The steak was not very good so I ended up eating very little of it. Not quite sure what the taste was that the steak was giving off but not something to my liking. Otherwise, this is a terrific salad. The vegetables refresh, they gave you a ton of variety of berries, and the overall size was terrific.

As an Irish girl who grew up around the FDNY, LI McGrath's just feels like home to me. The second…read moreyou walk in, you feel the pride. The walls are filled with first responder memorabilia and pieces that actually mean something, and knowing it's first responder owned and run makes it even more special. It has that true Irish pub vibe, which is often imitated but rarely feels authentic. Nothing compares to Ireland, but this is as close as it gets right here at home. Warm, welcoming, and the kind of place you can sit, stay, and just enjoy. Food is exactly what you want in a pub. Grab a wings, a burger, Irish soda bread, shepherd's pie, or fish and chips and you're set. Whether you're there for a quick beer or staying a while, it always delivers. McGraths is a place with real heart behind it and one I'll always keep coming back to.

Such nice employees/owners, even better food and beer. Great vibes with live music and tables…read moreoutside. Glad to finally have tried it, will be back. Also, don't sleep on the garlic dip, *chefs kiss*

An Italian restaurant located on the main street of Downtown Farmingdale. Came on a weekday evening…read morefor early dinner and found street parking out in front. The place has a good amount of seating area including high tops, low booths, bar table, and a private room. There is also two unisex restrooms. I came with my boyfriend before an event at Farmingdale State College and we were on a time crunch. I made a reservation on OpenTable but it was not busy at all. We got greeted and seated immediately upon walking in. Then, a server came with ice water for the both of us before our actual waiter came to introduce herself and ask if we were ready to order. Shortly after ordering, the waitress brought us a plate of complimentary bread that comes with garlic on top and olive oil dip on bottom. We got the fried calamari which was perfectly battered (not too little nor too thick) and fried perfectly (not too burnt nor too pale). The taste was great and went well with the marinara sauce. The Clams Oreganata were delicious too - very meaty and flavorful with a nice sauce and lemon to squeeze on top. The Clams Vespa is very unique and creamy. It reminds me of a white Alfredo sauce with baked clams. They had a huge variety of drinks and it was hard for me to choose, but the lady recommended me the Sicilian Kiss which is a strawberry flavored cocktail. It is supposed to be on the sweeter side but the alcohol was strong too. As for our main entree, we got the Papperdelle Bolognese which was a veal, pork, beef ragu on ribbon pasta. Very well cooked and the taste and texture went perfectly together. We were so full, but never skip on dessert! I'm personally not a fan of cheesecake, but they have creme brulee cheesecake and rainbow cookie cheesecake which I would have loved to try if it wasn't for the cheesecake. But I was happy to find out I could order the rainbow cookie gelato that usually comes with the cheesecake. That was yummy! The texture reminded me of the cake mix Ice-Cream from Carvel and the flavor is not too strong. Overall, great vibes and service. Will definitely be back to the the pizza and other pastas.

Service is great and fast. Large space, larger than you'd think…read more Menu is large and they have something for just about anyone. Food is good! Good spot for dinner/drinks on Main St.

Food was delish. And our server, Janice, was amazing. She went out of her way to make sure everyone…read morehad what the needed - checked back often but didn't rush us. Hubby and I would def come back for the service.

There are always so many different, unique dishes here! Food is delicious, and the ambiance is very…read morechill. It's lively but not too loud; you can hear the people you're at the table with. Janice was our waitress and she steered us in the right direction with recommendations for food. She accommodated us even though we kept changing our minds.

Ryan and Cristy are the bartenders and the Grilled wings are the best…read more The best

We had a hard time getting a reservation for Mother's Day, and my wife remembered that someone had…read moretold her about this place. I was able to get a reservation, and to say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive, and welcoming, and the menu had plenty of great options to choose from. We started with the Poo Poo Platter and the clam dip as appetizers, and both were absolutely delicious. My wife and I split the filet mignon sliders with sweet potato fries, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. One of my sons ordered the wings -- honey BBQ and sweet chili -- and both flavors were outstanding. Overall, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we will definitely be going back.

We came here for the grinch pop up. It's a cozy lounge so tickets are limited per night. Grinch…read moreperforms a few songs and then allows for picture taking afterward. The show was short but a lot of fun! The Grinch played the character perfectly and interacted with the crowd. Drinks and bites are optional. I got the sugar cookie shots they were okay. I also got the Grinch has a heart because I'm a tequila girl but I wasn't a fan of this one. The sliders however were great.

Came here last night for the sugar rush pop up. The drinks were good but the food not so much. The…read moreonly thing I enjoyed were the chips and salsa and the warm pretzel. The Mac and cheese was awful. Overall from what I could see it seems like it was all frozen foods just thrown into an oven. There is no way anything's made fresh considering everything came out within 5 minutes of ordering. I've been to a bunch of pop ups and definitely had better experiences. I wish I could get a refund for the food. I don't think I'll be returning here in the near future. It definitely wasn't worth the amount I spent on food.

We walked in on Tuesday for an early birthday celebration and to take advantage of the Long Island…read moreRestaurant Week menu. My brother has always wanted to try this place, but we never had a chance to actually step foot inside the Library Cafe. As the name suggests, the restaurant sits at the site of the old town library, and the bar area has tall shelves and a rolling ladder to pay homage to the name. To maximize the restaurant week menu, three of us tried different appetizers. The ahi tuna taco was the best of the lot- crispy shell and nicely prepared tuna filling. The Thai calamari was a little too overcooked and the sweet sauce was cloying. I didn't get to try too much of the French onion soup because my dad almost inhaled it whole, but it was gooey and comforting. I had the honey-soy glazed salmon with broccolini. The salmon was a little dry, but the glaze and cashew went well with it. Maybe a touch of spice could have improved the dish. The broccolini was nicely textured and not too bitter. My mom's fish and chips were underwhelming, though the not-proper "chips" were well fried and seasoned. It was not served with vinegar either. My brother had the Buddha bowl which he enjoyed and felt was a good health conscious option. I did love that they allowed my dad -- who was not feeling too well-- to order just an entree while the rest of the table had the restaurant week menu. I know some restaurants require all members of the table to order off the prix fixe menu sometimes. He had the burger, which was cooked very precisely to medium-rare. We did have dessert though we were stuffed at this point. The sticky toffee pudding cake was lovely, moist, and so decadent without being overly heavy. I ordered the wild berry cheesecake, and while the clearly house made berry compote was a nice touch, it was just a little underwhelming next to the sticky toffee pudding. Overall, we had a good time at the Library Cafe, and though service was a little slow due to sudden rush of diners, it was a fun little weekday dinner. I did see signs for their happy hour, which I'd love to try-- especially their cocktails named after writers!

Recently had lunch at the Library Cafe when visiting Farmingdale and was amazed at the interior…read moreambiance. One cannot miss the large wall of liquor bottles behind the bar. Never went to a bar that needed a rolling ladder to access the top shelves. The high ceilings ( believe it was a renovated library ) even allowed for a small sailboat to be displayed above the main entrance foyer. Shout out to the staff. We were immediately welcomed by the bartender and informed we could sit anywhere rather than wait to be seated. Our server Annie was exceptional: welcoming, friendly and attentive with some appreciative suggestions from the menu. The menu, excluding the St Patrick's March Menu, was your typical American bar pub food fare: appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and limited entrees. Started off with the onions soup which was cheesy but light on onion slices but very good. Passed on the St Pats March Menu ( except for the Guinness beer ) and stuck with sandwich options. The sandwiches came with a side ( other sides available with an up charge). The sliced steak sandwich, roast beef French Dip sandwich and classic burger were all cooked to perfection and served with either a salad or waffle fries. The Library features an extensive cocktail menu with creative names of famous authors and even novels. In addition there is a separate open air event area ( above and overlooking the restaurant floor ) for private events or parties. Overall a great place to grab a drink and enjoy some good food that's reasonably priced. Definitely will be back when in the area again. One note Street parking is limited but there are municipal parking lots nearby.