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.

Had lunch at Rustic Root today and it was phenomenal from start to finish. You can immediately tell…read morehow much the chef and the team put into their farm-to-table concept--every bite was insanely fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and welcoming. The service was top-notch, attentiveness without feeling rushed. If you're looking for a standout lunch spot on Long Island, this place sets the bar. Will definitely be returning soon! drinks were insane ! Yum

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.

Great food, menu and service. There is usually a wait here, and for good reason. Place is always…read morebusy.

Visited last month for dinner. Also came here once before for a weekend lunch. Food is pretty…read morestandard New American food. Portions are generous and the best dish of the night was the Dancing Shrimp appetizer (fried shrimp wrapped in kataifi). Overall, wouldn't mind coming back here if in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to visit. One of the best features of the restaurant is the ambiance accompanied by good service. Bar is lively on weekends, and the dining area is spacious for table parties of 4-6.

Always busy, weekends are hard to get in but weekday dinners are better. Love love love sitting…read moreoutside, great ambience, especially during sunset. The food is pretty on point, with the fries being the very highlight!! Love the servers too, super attentive!

We finally made it to The Shed in Plainview and it completely lived up to the hype. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the vibe was relaxed but lively--bright, modern, and welcoming with that perfect neighborhood-restaurant energy. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the whole place just feels like a solid go-to spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner. We started with the fried calamari, and honestly... it was amazing. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and the portion was generous. The only small note is that the seasoning was a bit strong/bold for our taste--almost like it needed a little more time to marinate or mellow so the flavors could balance better. Still, we cleaned the plate. It's the kind of appetizer that makes you keep reaching for just one more piece. For the mains, I ordered the Shed Burger and my wife went with the Steak House Burger (the one with bleu cheese, crispy onions, and house steak sauce). Both were excellent. The Shed Burger was juicy, well-seasoned, and stacked just right with the American and Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion jam, and that signature Shed sauce. The Steak House Burger was equally impressive--the steak sauce and bleu cheese gave it a richer, more savory punch that my wife loved. Taste on both was awesome. The meat was cooked properly, the buns held up, and the overall flavor was spot-on comfort food done right. We also got the Shed Fries on the side and they were crispy and addictive with the dipping sauce. Everything felt fresh and made with care. Portions were solid, the atmosphere made it easy to settle in and enjoy the meal, and we left happy and already talking about what we'll order next time. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable, tasty meal in Plainview. We'll definitely be back.

I wasn't expecting much from a holiday inn lobby bar, but was pleasantly surprised. The bartender…read morewas friendly and knew his craft. The wine selection was small but the red blend was very tasty. I would eat here again. The Cajun pasta was very good. Make sure to ask for some rolls, they are warm and delicious. And don't be fooled by the sign outside, there was nothing Indian on the menu.

Happy Hour specials at the bar, half priced beer, half priced glasses of wine, and select alcoholic…read morebeverage specials. Food is available at the bar and in the dining room. No food specials for happy hour. All of the meals that I have had here have been very good. The teriyaki salmon dinner is very well prepared. I have found that the hotels have very good restaurants.

Tried this place for the first time. I've heard they have good wings and honestly, they really are…read moresome of the best wings I've ever had. They have so many TV's that if you're into sports it's a great place to watch a game. I think the best part though, was how friendly and nice the staff is. Our server Katie was so wonderful. She was so accommodating and friendly. We don't live very close but we will be returning often, the food and staff were that good!!!

Had food delivered from them yesterday and they put bacon on my veggie burger. And no I didn't…read moreaccidentally select it when ordering. The two items I did add were listed on the receipt and bacon was not listed. Two stars because the food was good; but minus 3 stars because it's bacon on a veggie burger. I picked it off and ate it anyway, but some vegetarians would be grossed out enough not to, so they should really be more careful.

We were four for dinner and very much enjoyed our food and the service. I took photos of only two…read moreof the dinners because one was completely covered in mozzarella cheese and the other was just the same broiled salmon my wife usually orders everywhere. Nothing against her salmon, which she said was excellent, or my buddy's Chicken Eggplant Sorrentino, but the two with the photos below were exceptional. I particularly appreciated that when I asked my waiter about substituting one or two mushrooms for the mozzarella cheese I didn't want included with my Grilled Chicken, Spinach, Broccoli, Red Peppers and Roasted Potatoes, he brought out my dish making mushrooms an integral ingredient. I also appreciated my waiter's cooperation, understanding that we hadn't seen our friends for a long time, and wouldn't be ordering food right away ... also, we got there 6:30 and didn't leave until 9:00, but were never rushed. This place isn't always perfect (as you can see from my previous reviews), but it's still one of our favorites, for lunch or dinner.

We went to Butera's on a Friday night. My husband and I took my daughter for a bite. They start you…read moreoff with garlic knots and bread which is awesome, but this is served with hummus? Kind of weird lol. We ordered the fried mozzarella which had a great cheese pull (which we love lol) and a margarita pie. The pie was eh. For our meal we wanted to share the baked gnocchi dish and eggplant rollatoni. Unfortunately, we had to send the eggplant back as it was "mushy" and hard on the bottom. Similar taste to me as a frozen eggplant :( I was sooo disappointed in this. They were very nice and took it off the bill, and comped our desert which I appreciated. Overall, I do not think I will return though I feel like it's possible they could redeem themselves with some other entree options.

Came in with my husband for a weekday lunch and were not disappointed; we'll be adding this place…read moreto our regular rotation. We were greeted quickly and had a choice to tables to choose from. The dining room is small, maybe 8 tables total. We each ordered a half order of the crispy thighs- his all spicy, and I got half plain and half honey butter with a side of truffle mayo and vegetable kimchi fried rice to share. Even without the rice it was a decent amount of food. The food came out really fast (though menu said the chicken could take up to 25 mins). The chicken was juicy and so crispy, and all of the many accompaniments were really good especially the slaw. Best fried chicken I've had in a long time!

The fried chicken is very good & crispy. We ordered ahead and still waited because they were busy…read morebut I would definitely order it again.

I've seen a lot of 3-star reviews for this place but not sure why. Obviously, everyone has their…read moreopinion, but we really enjoyed what we ate at The Main Event. Huge menu offering good 'ole American food, and serving huge portions !! We learned that getting here early on a Saturday night (between 5 - 5:30p) means nothing cuz it's packed, and we learned they DO take reservations. Good to know. This place is popular... and for good reason. My husband ordered the BBQ baby back ribs and loved them. He said he was impressed with how good they were. I ordered a Chicken Caesar wrap, which was loaded with chunks of well-seasoned grilled chicken and some lettuce sitting on top of fresh pita bread rolled up. As my side, I got a Greek salad, which I then incorporated into my grilled chicken wrap. I loved putting it all together, but if you think I was able to finish that, you'd be wrong. I brought it home and enjoyed it the next day for lunch, although parts of it were admittedly soggy. I just ate around the soggy parts cuz it was too good to waste. We only visit L.I. (family lives here) once or twice a year, but now that we know about this place, I'm sure it will become part of our rotation. We loved what we had, so we want to try more !

I ate here several years ago while attending a conference in a nearby hotel. I don't remember much…read moreabout it so either is was not memorable or I was just too busy to think much about it. Well I was there with my wife and I was prepared to pay attention to the restaurant and the food. First this is a true sports bar. TV' s all around the interior and of course a bar. Most of these stars are for our waitress who was fabulous. Went over the menu and made suggestions. My wife ordered the Sizzling Fajitas which turned out to be so much food we'll be having the leftovers for lunch for the next week. I was torn between the Lobster Roll and the Soft Shell Crab. I went with the soft shell crab. Should have gone with the lobster roll but too late now. Not much flavor and came over a bed of rice with was way overdone. BTW, my wife had a margarita. I didn't taste it but didn't seem to have enough liquor, if you know what I mean. Sorry but I don't think I'll be back in the near future.

My cousin threw a bridal shower for her daughter over the Mother's Day weekend. Testarossa has a…read morebeautiful and spacious dining room. The service was amazing - very accommodating to our needs. Most importantly, the food was delicious. So happy they chose such a nice restaurant for the party. It was a great experience.

I had an absolutely excellent dinner at Cafe Testarossa the other night. We started with the…read moreoctopus appetizer, which was perfectly prepared--tender and flavorful. For the main course, both the lamb chops and the halibut were standouts; the quality of the ingredients and the execution were top-tier. Big portions and worth what you pay for. We finished with the coconut creme brulee, a unique and delicious twist on a classic. The coconut flavor was not overpowering. Service was attentive and they brought us bruschetta on the house to start with. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the Syosset area.