My coworkers and I came to The Main Event for happy hour one weekday after work. The Main Event is located on Broadhollow Rd in Farmingdale, NY and there are plenty of parking spots. The Main Event is a 10,000 square feet restaurant and sports bar. There are two bars, more than 80 HD TV's, outdoor patio, and private room. We had reserved a section by the bar area and it is very spacious. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. We ordered and shared classic buffalo wings, extreme nachos, mozzarella sticks, and breaded chicken fingers. It was good bar food and the portions were good. Staff were very friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

The Main Event - outside - American Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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It's a Friday night in December and 11 middle-aged friends from all over the island are meeting up for dinner.... We get a table no problem. Waitress, Emily, was efficient and took drink orders for the me and & friend that were the 1st to show up. As people showed up, she took drink orders... finally we decided on food, etc... all good! great waitress! BUT - turn down that music!!!! Why do I have to shout across the table to friends!?!?! Beautifully decorated for the season, nice touch, all in all great... But just DON'T go to the bar afterwards to sit and chill and we all order another round of cocktails, after spending $800 bucks... after the drinks came, another bartender that did not serve us tells us that the section we were standing in, (had purses on chairs) was reserved... for the same time we got to the bar area, told well their "regulars"! So, we moved a few bar stools away, finished that drink and we're DONE! One bad bartender can ruin a night, and she sure did! read more

Loved how big this place is huge . I wanted to sit by the bar and watch the games. As I ordered a bourbon beer and a special dinner : Angus Beef Strip with side salad and fries! The service was on point check on me several times. It must go when you're in town!! read more

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After movies, The Main Event Restaurant in Farmingdale. Great sports bar, so many tv's, greeted and welcomed, no reservations. Party of 6, sat right away. A great place for burgers and wings. Our waitress made us feel welcome and all the food was cooked perfectly. read more

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Food is amazing,,, c services were great. And the whole place is sports. Sports. And the owner is " one of the boys "

Awesome place. Love the wings the best. Raw oysters good too. Huge place, huge bar, trivia night. Great energy.

Overall...for this visit...will brand this restaurant the Stain Event There was a kids party while we were having a lunch and it was so loud I had to holler to be heard and couldn't hear what was being said to me. Check out my decibel meter screen shot. Service was good to great. She came by often and seldom let my glass run dry. The food was eh. Wings were good but not great. Potato skins were lukewarm warm and the cheese had congealed. Salad had some browns but was good. IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS PLEASE FRIEND ME and ask to be notified! read more

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I recently visited The Main Event in Farmingdale and had a great time! One of the highlights was the numerous TVs available to catch any sporting event. I ordered the steak tidbits, which were delicious and cooked to perfection. I also tried the fried clam strips, which were good but slightly overcooked. The atmosphere was fun and energetic, making for a lively dining experience. The service was good, but our server could have been a bit more attentive and checked in with us more frequently. It's a great spot to catch a game or meet friends for a casual dinner. Its great for kids too - they have a great kids menu and our kids had a lot of fun watching sports while eating dinner. The restaurant also has a large bar area, perfect for adults to hang out and enjoy a drink. Overall, I would recommend The Main Event for a fun night out and some great food. read more

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Went here to visit some old friends and watch the Yankee game. TVs all over the place. Not a bad seat in the house. Probably a great spot for Sunday football. We ordered a bunch of food, I had the roast beef dip. Very good. Big pretzle was good also. We had a great server, beers were cold, food was good, great company, Yankees game. Couldn't ask for anything more. If I was still on Long Island , it would be a regular spot to watch sports. read more

The Main Event - American Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

If you come here expect the slowest service. We came in the bar at 3pm with 3 tables in our servers sections. Our drinks were forgotten, our food was forgotten. To add the cherry on top the hostess came up to the table with a blank stare, removed a chair and then told us we would be relocated (the host are in charge of seating). The food court at Target would have been a better dinning experience. Do yourself a favor and choose a different location. To the manager, you need to do a serious retraining across the board. I do not blame the staff, but the manager who has allowed this to become a norm. read more

Greetings Fellow Yelpers, My 1st review of 2024 ( I've been busy) Met a large group of friends for Super Bowl LVII . It was my first time visiting this venue which is an open atmosphere with 2 bars and dining room seatings along with patio seating in the warm months an quite an ample parking lot. I had already eaten at an earlier get together so I didn't order any food. I picked on some group apps which were good. I will update this review on food on my next visit . TV's are plenty full and it was a very comfortable atmosphere. Bartenders were pretty good considering it was a group of 25+ Very clean venue with spotless restrooms. Shout out to Mike the owner who made his presence know making all facets of the night were good . The kitchen did get backed up for about 45 minutes but you were alerted prior to ordering. Kudos. It was Super Bowl Sunday and busy! read more

The Main Event - It's obvious lol - American Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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Went there this past Saturday night with a group of ten, and as you can imagine it was crowded. We had reservations and was pleasantly surprised when were seated right away. The place is huge with a great number of tables, bars, and tv's for watching the sporting events of your liking. The menu consists more of a restaurant selection than a typical sports bar menu; with fish dishes, steaks, and some chicken entrees being offered. The food is ok, not great not terrible. I had the Ahi tuna with the roasted buffalo cauliflower appetizer. The tuna was good, but the cauliflower was awful, having been severely over cooked. The rest of the table, for the most part, were happy with their orders, except for the undercooked risotto on one of the fish dishes. The service was decent, although I did order coffee which was never brought to the table, and my wife was brought the wrong dish, and had to wait a few minutes for what she had ordered to be prepared. Now, bring your ear plugs, because this place is uncomfortably L O U D!! It's hard to have a conversation with the person next to you because of the decibel level. If your looking to have a few beers and some bar food and watch the game with some friends, than this place is a good choice. If you're going there to have a nice meal, and converse with some old friends, then I wouldn't recommend it. Take it or leave it. read more

Went to the Main Event in Plainview to catch up with a friend. Plenty of parking and the place had a clean, nice vibe. We got there around 11pm on a Friday, but unfortunately they close at midnight--would've been better if they stayed open later. Just had a couple beers and some chips with guac, which were fine. Didn't get a chance to try their full menu, but I might stop by again for that. Decent spot overall. read more

We had our daughter's first birthday party here, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The staff at the main event was so incredibly helpful and even helped us hang banners and do everything we needed to do to prepare for the party. They were always available whenever we had questions before the party and were extremely accommodating. Everyone was raving about the food and how it was the perfect space for a birthday party. We actually had access to two huge rooms, which was great for various entertainment we had, and they were able to close off one room with shades to make it more private. I would highly recommend an event here, and Gina, the manager, was incredible to work with! read more

The Main Event - American Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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When it's busy- service is questionable but... Sports bar atmosphere Loud, tons of tv's Great for parties Priced accordingly Ample parking read more

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It's a good location when meeting friends a very large menu to choose from with lots of good item choices. I love the octopus on salad. But this trip I had the Taziki chicken souvlaki. It was very good and tasty. Other people at the table had burgers And we're very happy with their taste and flavor. Another person had a chicken sandwich and loved it. The fries are extra crispy. I'm assuming that's because they're double fried but they came out hot and crispy. The ice tea is not fresh made so it has that tubing taste to it. But the diet soda was fine. It's a large area to have a party but the night we went the Rangers were playing on all the TVs. It was playoffs. It was hard to hear friends talk , because the Rangers were winning and scoring a lot. I know this is a sports bar. I've eaten here quite a few times because I like their menu and the variety of it and the locations are great to meet up with friends from all over the place. read more

Can you believe that I lived in Farmingdale for YEARS and never been to the Main Event before? YEARS PEOPLE! I guess we always just didn't think to hit up 110 when going out and would head over the Main Street. But let me tell you, this spot was not only hopping but it exceeded my expectations. I was invited to a surprise 30th birthday party here. Which I will say, with that party, a reunion party and their general customers...parking was a bit tricky. Not sure if the dispensary that neighbors the restaurant shares parking but it was a bit chaotic. The restaurant itself is bigger than you'd expect. We were in a private party room to the back which was really nice. The bar was just outside the room so easy access to drinks. The food itself was quite good too! Wings, sliders on pretzel buns, chicken parm, chicken teriyaki and more. All of it was delicious and again, exceeding expectations with the sliders being my fav. Service was great although I wish they had more than one server assigned to our room. We were a lot to handle (not rowdy just a nice size group) and I just wish she had a bit more help. Wouldn't mind meeting friends here halfway for some drinks sometime soon. Too bad this is post me living in the area but always happy to find a cool bar to hang at. read more

When our company has holiday parties this seems to be one of the go to restaurants. From the bartender to waiters and busboys the service was good. The ambiance is busy with all of the winter holidays coming up and there is a screen in every viewpoint. The food was delicious I finished my plate, some of the best eggplant parm I've ever had. read more

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I came here with a group of friends and their families. I was happy to find a place so accommodating for a larger party, such a huge space. The food was pretty basic but more like a diner or TGIF than a bar. The menu was big, with a lot of options and was also kid friendly. Service was fine. A pretty decent, reliable choice, especially a central meeting spot for most towns on LI. read more

Great selection and their Greek style food is A+ Lobster bisque has large chunks of lobster and was creamy and delicious. I also enjoyed the chicken souvlaki platter which was massive and comes with Greek salad and fries - the best meal I've had so far was their Romanian steak they had on special - hopefully they will have it again sometime! read more

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Stopped in with a friend and expected bar food but was surprised how extensive the menu was with plenty to chose from... there was a prime rib dinner on the specials and asked for an end cut and was delicious with charred Brussels and a great house salad a most enjoyable dinner read more

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the food is typical bar food, perfect place for grabbing a drink and watching the game. tvs all around, variety of beers on tap. service is fast and efficient bartenders are very friendly !! read more

The food is pretty good! The place is busy but no wait and bathroom is THE BEST! Our watier is the best! And it's clean and amazing LGM read more

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Love this place for loads of TVs to watch any sporting event of your choice. Better than average pub fare. Friendly staff. Good drinks.

So I'm updating my review from a 2 star to a 3 star. I've been back here a few times recently. Service was better and the food was a little better. Ordered the French Dip sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries, and they were better than I expected. The fries were really good. read more

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Perfect place to watch any sports. TVs everywhere. As for the food ordered a French dip. The sandwich was humongous and delicious. The aujus could have used a little more flavor but still good. The chicken sandwich was huge portion too. read more

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The Main Event is one of our family's all-time favorite restaurants! As sports fans, this is the place to be. The food is consistently excellent, not your typical sports bar menu. The atmosphere is elevated and classy, with decor that's been thoughtfully done. The service is friendly. We've hosted three parties here over the years, and every time, our guests rave about the food. We truly love this place. read more

Love the main event! It's a great bar/restaurant that has some themed (trivia) nights. Great place to grab a bite abs catch a game on the screens all around the place. Food is good, a little pricey but always delicious. One of the best French dips I have ever had! read more

Delicious food and great service! The main event staff followed all CDC guidelines and provided a wonderful experience. All food tasted fresh and yummy read more

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Came on a Saturday afternoon with a few friends and it was PACKED, to the point where it was difficult to get a spot in the lot, but still we were seated pretty quickly. Exactly what you'd picture from a sports bar- tvs all around the walls showing the games, tables cheering on their teams, but also a number of birthday parties happening concurrently. Food wise exactly what you'd expect too- we got the sampler of onion rings, mozzarella sticks, Buffalo chicken fingers, and nachos, and while it was fine I was expecting a bit more for the price (especially because it's not easy to split two chicken fingers...) for about $25. Altogether between a drink a piece, the sampler and a side each it came out to about $40 each including tip and tax. If you're going for a game totally recommend, but otherwise not necessarily my first choice read more

The Main Event - Moscow mule, coconut margarita, and a third drink I can't quite remember the name of - American Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

This place is huge!!! Clean and ready to watch any sporting event with many TV screens positioned everywhere. Greeted very friendly. Staff was nice and helpful. Ordered 2 drinks, orange margarita and some blossom martini, both were delicious, so kudos to the bartender. It's an upgraded sports bar so of course we had the well grilled wings and juicy sliders. Delicious. If you are ever in the SUNY Farmingdale area, and looking to catch a sporting event or great drinks this place is it! read more

First time coming in and will be back. The waitress Katie has good communication skills, a positive welcoming attitude, and helped me with a food suggestion. I got half buffalo and bbq wings. They were both good and tasted fresh. My friend got the chicken quesadilla and said she liked it because the waitress suggested how to make it more tasty. We both got the mermaid water, it was sweet with a kicked. read more

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It was super bowl Super bowl Sunday 2022, the place was booked well in advance beginning at 5:30/6pm for the game so we decided to get there early bird style for lunch around 3:45pm. Sat down immediately and ordered easy breezy. The energy in the place was on 10! Lots of decorations everywhere, ppl in jerseys, having a good time at the bar. No arguments or drunken bar fights just good old fun times. The food came out a little delayed but understandable. This is my second time here and I will come back. Comfort food feel. Large portions. Gets the job done. Happy belly good times with family. We ate and left with plenty of time for the reservation to be honored without drama read more

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Came here for a private event. Bartenders were fantastic despite the huge rush of folks we had. Large draft selection focused on macros with a few crafts mixed in. Tons of TVs all over. Every single seat can see at least ten TVs. Perfect spot to catch an game. Probably paradise of multi screen events like March madness. read more

Amazing place to watch the games. Wings are one of the best here but the buffalo chicken sliders on pretzel bun are the best.

From what I have read, the Main Event is a Family-owned Restaurant and Sports Bar with two locations. The location we had chosen was in Farmingdale. The restaurant has plenty of flat screen TVs with a sizable bar area. I have also read that their seafood is always fresh and is delivered from the owner's own seafood business. Next time I will most definitely try their lobster roll. We ordered the American burger with fries and a chicken taco salad which were both particularly good. Our service was attentive & friendly along with a good meal; that makes quite a pleasant evening. read more

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Been here a few times. The foods good. Nothing amazing but not expected! Great sports bar. Great location

Love this place will definitely be back , service is just as good as the food , delicious read more

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The food was delicious when it finally arrived. Service was not so great. Very busy because of the islander game . Took 25 minutes just to get our drinks and food was about a 1hr and a half . Kayla was our waitress . Other people arrived and were served before we were. We just ordered salmon sandwich, steak salmon salad and a burger. Smh Very disappointed for my first time ever going there read more

The Main Event - Menu - American Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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Came on a Friday night with two friends around 630pm. It wasn't crowded and we were seated right away. We started with a few drinks. Beers and cocktails. Beer was at a perfect temperature and cocktails were flavorful. Instead of each ordering a meal, we decided on ordering a few appetizers. Bavarian pretzel, chicken quesadilla, chicken nachos, and Bbq wings. The pretzel was nice in size and perfect for sharing. The beer cheese that came with it was flavorful. The chicken quesadilla was basic and a little bland. Just cheese, a little chicken and onions and peppers. Very under-seasoned. The nachos. More like a taco salad. There wasn't a lot of chips at all. We found ourselves searching for chips constantly. Huge chunks of melted cheese is all we continued to find. The chicken however, had good flavor. Wish the same chicken was in the quesadilla. Bbq wings. Wasn't impressed. The bbq sauce was a little...sour tasting. Since we were drinking to sober up a little before leaving we had dessert to share. We had the chocolate chip cookie pie. It was tasty. Service was good. I don't remember our waitress' name, but she was nice and attentive. After we were done we were still sitting and talking. No one asked us to leave. read more