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    Railroad Inn

    4.2 (18 reviews)
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    Divey
    Good for dancing

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    Alan M.

    What a place. Spacious and inviting, with plenty of things to do. Billiards, darts, and a friendly diverse crowd. The beautiful bar is centered, and it never gets in the way. Within steps of the LIRR, a serious gem here on Long Island. A good feel when you come in, with a jukebox and some Pac-Man and bowling games to keep you interested. ATM is in bar, which of course is a plus. AC works great, always a conformable feel. May be hard to find, but worth coming here and experiencing it.

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    Awesome little spot in valley stream. Pool, darts, beer! What else ya need! Great local spot!! Check it out

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    I loved this place for the really nice people, great conversation and stout drinks! I will be back someday.

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    “Within steps of the LIRR, a serious gem here on Long Island.”

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    Caribbean Soul Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge - Fried Shrimp tacos are a hit! Get bold and try our Oxtail Tacos!

    Caribbean Soul Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

    3.5(392 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Laurelton
    •$$

    Came here with a big group of family and friends to celebrate a birthday, and this place absolutely…read moredelivered from start to finish. We were planning a surprise party and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything went off without a hitch; the coordination and attention to detail were incredible. The food was outstanding across the board, with real Caribbean flavor, clearly made with care. The rooftop ambiance set the perfect tone for the night: great vibes, beautiful setting, exactly what you want for a special occasion. But honestly, the service is what took this from great to unforgettable. The ladies working that night were amazing; warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our celebration special. You could tell they actually cared about giving us a great experience, not just going through the motions. If you're in NYC and looking for a spot to celebrate something special (or just want a great night out), Caribbean Soul Rooftop on Merrick Blvd needs to be on your list. Already planning our next visit!

    Came here on a Saturday late afternoon for dinner for 5 people before a concert at the UBS Center…read more We had made a reservation but the place has plenty of available seating. We sat and was serviced downstairs versus being upstairs. Downstairs had a more chill vibe while upstairs was more vibrant and lively The place had a great vibe, mural on the walls up to the stairs, a flower wall with a swing. Great aesthetics for pictures. Between the individuals in our party, we ordered calamari, thai curry mussels, red red snapper with the sweet, spicy sauce and without, lamb chops and six boss. The lamb chops were a tad overcooked, but the rest of the food was really good Our drinks were nice. Service was a tad slow, but good experience overall.

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    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Cookies & Creme Pizookie

    BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

    2.9(507 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$

    I love BJ's and this time we mostly came for their new biscoff pizookie which was delicious by the…read moreway. I've been to many bj's franchisees and some of the food items were not as good as I remember, but just a slightly disappointing difference. The food is always pretty good and filling and the prices worth it in my opinion. The sweet tea was disgusting. I do not know what is going on in the back, but that was the most disgusting sweet tea I've ever had. Don't get it. The ambiance's gives elevated sports bar it all depends on if there's something good on tv or not. I happened to go on during game 3 of the Knicks road to the championship which is where it can get rowdy. Service was good he was always there when we needed him. If you've never been definitely go and try it out for yourself.

    Came in with a friend to try the famous pizookies! We came…read moreon a saturday night and got sat within 5 minutes. Our server was friendly and attentive. The sampler did take a bit long to come out but the manager spoke to us without even asking and was super nice about it. When the food did come out it was hot and great to share for two. For the pizookies, the biscoff is a 10/10, and the favorite from the two. The dubai chocolate is very heavy and just tastes like a brownie to me but that is a preference thing. Overall, we will be back to try more and had a good experience.

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    TGI Fridays Valley Stream

    TGI Fridays Valley Stream

    2.2(359 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I recently visited TGI Fridays, and overall I had a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was…read morewelcoming, the restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly from the moment we arrived. Our server Nickisha was attentive, checked on us throughout the meal, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The food arrived hot and fresh, and the portions were generous. Everything was flavorful and prepared just as ordered. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because there was a bit of a wait for our food, but the quality made it worth it. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I'd definitely return. If you're looking for a casual place with good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere, TGI Fridays is a solid choice.

    9/18/2026 MIXED BAG THIS REVIEW -- TGI FRIDAYS…read more So y'all... I gave TGI Fridays another try -- on a Friday! TGIF, right? I started with the 3-for-All pot stickers, and let me tell you: THE POT STICKERS WERE DELICIOUS! They came out nice and hot, full of flavor, and were easily the best thing I ate. Honestly, pot sticker it up! I could probably order those as my entrée and be perfectly happy. Next up was the $5 margarita. It was okay, but it tasted more like juice than a margarita to me. I had to add another shot of tequila to give it a little help. After that, we were good! The bartender was nice and the customer service at the bar was good. Then came my bacon cheeseburger. I ordered it medium rare, but it arrived well done. And that wasn't even the biggest problem -- the burger was basically room temperature. No heat, no steam, nothing that made me feel like this burger had just come off the grill. Meanwhile, my fries were nice and hot. It honestly seemed like the burger had been sitting there waiting for the fries to finish. I spoke with the manager, Mr. Neil, and this is where TGI Fridays earned some points back. He was extremely polite, understanding and receptive. He looked at my ticket, saw exactly how I ordered the burger, and understood immediately why I wasn't happy with what I received. I've had a couple of other not-so-great experiences with TGI Fridays, but Mr. Neal asked me to give them another try. My sister LOVES going to TGI Fridays in Valley Stream when we're out shopping, so chances are I'll be back. Mr. Neil also took the burger off the bill, which I appreciated. Great management and excellent handling of the situation. Thank you again, Mr. Neil, for your patience and professionalism. And y'all know I check the bathroom! When I visit restaurants like TGI Fridays, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, etc., I always check the restroom. To me, the cleanliness of the bathroom can tell you a lot about how a restaurant kitchen is being maintained. THE MIXED BAG THIS VERDICT Pot Stickers: DELICIOUS -- definitely getting them again! Fries: Hot and good $5 Margarita: Okay, but needed some tequila assistance Burger: Missed the mark -- overcooked AND cold Bartender: Good customer service Manager Mr. Neal: Excellent customer service and very professional Would I give TGI Fridays another try? Yes. But next time, those pot stickers might just become my whole meal. Sometimes a restaurant can miss the mark with the food, but how management handles the problem matters, and Mr. Neil handled mine very well. Mixed Bag This -- I give you the good, the bad, and everything in the bag! You received 2 stars for how Mr. Neil the manager handled the situation.

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    Sandz - Ackee & saltfish spring rolls

    Sandz

    3.0(11 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Laurelton

    If you haven't been to sands recently please give them a try! They're under new ownership. I've…read morebeen a couple times this month. The service is great. Joseph the top bartender is one consistent thing about this establishment. When I walk in and see him there, I feel assured that I will have a great cocktail and great service. The new decor is beautiful and doesn't look cheaply thrown together like some other places in the area. I've tried the garlic shrimp meal and the Rasta pasta recently. Both delicious I definitely recommend.

    My best friend and I came here on Friday night for her birthday dinner and unfortunately were…read moredisappointed. There wasn't many people despite it being a weekend, which I found surprising, but the dj was good and maintained the ambience. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant therefore the whole dining experience became frustrating. She was very pleasant ; however, overworked and did did not allow us to order our entrees with the rest of our order. The drinks and appetizers were really good. I ordered a Pina colada and my best friend ordered a rum punch, both of which were strong. For apps we ordered the Ackee spring rolls and cod fish fritters. Everything was delicious, but we were hungry and had to wait to input our entree orders, resulting in us waiting an extra 30min. What became frustrating is that the couple next to us who came long afterwards was able to order everything at once and was eating their appetizers and entrees while we were still waiting for our oxtail and curry goat. This was extremely upsetting, especially because we requested to do so several times and the waitresses insisted that she was coming back. I understand that she had a lot on her plate, which is why we wanted to get everything out of the way at once. The food was delicious and fresh; however the service was definitely lacking.

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    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    Applebee's Grill + Bar

    2.4(145 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    Was greeted upon arrival. Sat down and knew exactly what we wanted. Waitress was nice. Came around…read moreand made sure we were good when she could. She seemed a little overwhelmed with tasks and duties. So some things were forgetful. No big deal, I just noticed it. She would say my drink (soda) is coming right now, however I would see her making drinks at the bar (blended alcoholic beverages). No issue because she was busy and I didn't want to interrupt her. Just seemed overwhelmed. Some other waitress helped her out a bit and brought out plates to us as well but I noticed she wasn't as patient. That one seemed upset like we were bothering her a bit. The food tasted ok. It hit the spot. I would get it again. No time soon. Also maybe not at this location but it was cool. Inside was okay. Spacious, was getting crowded during lunch time.

    I've been having some shaboob luck with Apple bees lately so I went to the one in Valley stream and…read morehonestly I should have jus ordered McDonald's my wings were the only thing about the experience and food that was worthy to brag about but nothing crazy other than they were good , staff was suor laid back and just hanging around , I felt weird and also server had a attitude and kept looking at me as if I was a problem to even be dining which is so weird bc usually where I pay for food it wouldn't and shouldn't be that way but idk maybe an off night but a bad experience

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