This time I tried their special - Hot open Roast Beef with gravy, over mashed/whipped potatoes with string beans & a salad. Seriously enough for two ppl. I can't stress enough as to how tender & delicious it all was. Thanks Kristy for recommending, you're the best!!!! Tell Milton he really is amazing. Another great dish!!! Love always seeing the restaurant busy, goes to show they really do have yummy comfort food. Everyone who works there are all so nice & welcoming. It's truly a friendly atmosphere. read more

The Spare Rib - 4 pieces of what they call on the menu Broasted Chicken with steak fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

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If you have time to Spare, let me tell you about one of Commack's dining staples the Spare Rib. Barbecue ribs, chicken soups and more. American food at its finest. Old style dining big booths, brass rail at the bar and cherry wood furniture. The only service I can tell you about is the bar, it's where I sat for my dinner which was good. CIAO FOR NOW read more

The Spare Rib - Hostess Station - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

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Took my 96 year old grandma here who loved this place! We both got half a rack of baby back ribs and a potato as a side. We had a salad to start that came with the meal and yummy bread and cornbread. The place was packed and I am sure it got busier as the night went on! I took half home for leftovers the next day. read more

The Spare Rib is a great local restaurant. The decor is warm, the food is great with big portions for very fair prices. Christy the bartender is awesome! I am addicted to their South Carolina style ribs! read more

Best baby back ribs I've had and I've had them all over the USA Full Rack is a big portion but still the way to go Not to sauce just the right amount Great service read more

The Spare Rib - Baby Back Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

The service is unbelievable, the way service used to be prior to Covid, etc. Colleen was our server and I can't say enough. The restaurant ( and bathroom) , immaculate. Busy w regulars. We both took home 1/2 our meals of broasted chicken and riblets . The food was a 10. read more

Pretty good. Not the nicest decor but the food was pretty decent. Used to come here years ago and decided to go again. The food is definitely good and a good price for what you get. Just think they could use a little decor update. read more

We loved it. Recently moved into the area and so happy we tried it. The atmosphere is cozy. They give you a salad to start- fresh crisp so good. Bread basket too. They do their own root beer and the food always hits. The service is quick and pleasant. So happy we found our new spot! read more

The Spare Rib - Riblets dinner with mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

Here's the Scoop! Love coming here for the rib tip special. Portions are large and tasty. Always have leftovers. Prices are reasonable and service is quick and food comes out very hot. I really like my food to be served hot not lukewarm. Celebrating my son's birthday. He loves this restaurant and I can see why. You definitely get your money's worth. There's a nice waiting area outside when it gets really crowded in the Summer read more

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Sat at the bar. Had a nice time. Didn't realize they had a happy hour on Friday and when we got there we had just missed it. Darn. Food was very good. Bartender was very sweet and fun to talk to. read more

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An American classic. I've known about this place my entire life and have never been here until the other day, I still remember the commercial from the 90s which is stuck in my head. There is a reason this place still stands strong and that is amazing customer service, big portions, decent prices, hearty food, and good people. Our waitress was such a sweetheart, she was very personable, caring and attentive. The food is very heavy.. Like deep fried everything. So we would come here like once a year just cause it is so heavy and hearty. But it was all very good and actually fed me fore like 2-3 dinners afterwards. Great place. 4 stars. read more

Riblets delicious. Salad, chicken, calamari all very tasteful. 1 wasn't as expected the Carolina ribs. Excellent service and large portions reasonably fair price read more

I love this place, but I wish they would not record their dinner specials announcement in a room with so much background noise. I wonder if they ever bother to check and hear how poor the quality of the audio is. read more

Had dinner with friends at the spare rib , couldn't be more satisfied with the service , food selection and atmosphere. We had the specials , prime rib that was absolutely delicious. The calamari and red sauce appetizer was fantastic. The ribs fell off the bone . Will be back !!! read more

The food was excellent. Ordering for a large group was simple and fast. Every morsel was enjoyed! Thanks Spare Rib for the wonderful chicken and ribs! Delish ! read more

Love the spare ribs at Spare Rib! We've been coming here for over 30 years and I don't think the decor has changed in all that time. LOL The portions are healthy and the service is typically good. Although I do love corn bread, it is only served at dinnertime and not for lunch. Even though it is made daily, it does tend to be a bit dry. The restaurant caters to families and an older crowd, not many hipsters on site. 5 stars for the grilled chicken and sparerib combo platter! read more

Kinda lack luster very fatty ribs and very very chewy steak but not bad service amazing busser very helpful and genuine great waiter too just food didn't live up to the quality i remember read more

Even tho I was drunk, the ribeye stake here was terrible, had no sear and zero seasoning. This is very bad when your drunk and the food was still awful. Everything unseasoned and had a weird taste. Congrats on having a salad as the best part of the night. read more

Service is great I just love the ribs there amazing I definitely recommend coming here read more

The Spare Rib - Great ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

Now the first thing I thought was ribs in New York City. Never doubt or undestimate any establishment in any locale until you go and try it. This place truly impressed me with the presentation. And the food was on point to be in Long Island New York and have some of the best ribs. I've ever had East of the Mississippi North of the South. Displays what the 44 year's history of doing it right? Each and every time it's amazing. I encourage you to go ahead and give them a try. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

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The thrill is gone!!!!! We were there to July 4,2025! Somewhat of a disappointment! Been there several time b4 It was great! !Previously the waiters we had were fantastic & made our experience there wonderful experience! However today what a downer! My wife's chicken was dry! Then add insult to injury, our waitress alissa was terrible! She said she was there 7 yrs ,it seemed like the way she carried herself more like 7 days! I ordered French fries with my entree & my wife corn on the cob with hers!I I got the corn on the cob on my dish & my wife the French fries! She just blew it off! In lieu of that she never asked how everything was or offered a refill of my coffee! She only filled my coffee after I hunted her down! She spent most of her time leaning against the wall ,out of sight behind the hostess station! She seemed like she didn't want to bother with senior citizens! She be quicker to ask to wrap up our left overs to scoot us out! Well the thrill is gone spare ribs! read more

Delicious food! My family had a great Mothers Day meal here. The complimentary bread and cornbread was a great start to the meal. I ordered from the restaurant week menu and enjoyed my meal. Everyone in my large party was happy with their meal- including some picky kids! The server perfectly timed the courses. Service was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Been here about a million times. Consistently great service and consistently good food. Sometimes the wait is long but it's worth it. Although I highly recommend this place, I'd recommend eating in over taking out only because in my experience it's 50/50 on a takeout order in terms of it being right. Sadly they used to give you WAY more food than they do now, but it's still a good value imo read more

I got exactly what I expected out of my meal at The Spare Rib. Yummy comfort food! This place is family friendly and the restaurant is cute and comfortable. The menu is filled with tons of meat filled options. And the location is great. They have amazing chicken tenders! The reason I gave this place 3 stars was because someone on their staff was basically stalking our table and we could barely put a fork down without their employee trying to clean us up. It was overwhelming to have the staff be obnoxiously overly attentive to clearing things off of our table and it made us feel rushed an uncomfortable. read more

We have found the food inconsistent Have enjoyed some delicious meals as well as some very disappointing meals. Lobster special with riblets could have been better. Boiled and filled plate with hot water. Hard to access meat because overcooked and shriveled. Riblets were succulent and tasty. Husband loves the Mediterranean chicken platter. Steaks are hit or miss. Love the coleslaw cornbread and salads. Service is pleasant and helpful Will be back periodically but won't order lobster or steak read more

The quality of food has fallen greatly since my first encounter [1980] w/ T.S.R. I'll admit my half rack ribs was fine -- but everything else - her/mine salad dressings [cheap & bland] - my baked potato [flavorless] - my girlfriend chicken entree [dry] The Mgr refused to adjust bill - and was even threatening The waitress get over 18% tip ------------ she was the only sparkle in T.S.R. Attached is a pic of everything the dog got - waste not... read more

The Spare Rib - Dog Food - Literally the dog got it in the end... - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

My experience was good,there was 3 of us. We were greeted when we walked in and seated .The food was good ,the service was excellent,I think our waitress name was Christy , the manager ( I guess that's who the man was ) was so accommodating & friendly as all the staff including the bus boys.All were friendly & with smiles. I paid my bill in full and then just before we were about to leave I remembered I had forgotten to give them my 50 dollar gift card. I told the gentleman that I had forgotten about it.He said no problem, He checked out the amount , then Christy said I had paid in cash and they honored my gift card with a smile & gave me back the money for it.It was a pleasure to eat there, & I will return read more

Terrible, rude manager who treats workers poorly, speaks disrespectfully, and creates a toxic environment where employees feel undervalued and disrespected read more

First time coming to this restaurant and I must say... we WILL BE BACK! The vibe was cozy, staff was extremely friendly, and the portions were very generous! My kids loved their chicken tenders! read more

disgusting experience compounded by ahole manager and owner - last night I place take out order, drove 45 minutes each way only to get home and find there were no ribs or corn in the bag, when I called they treated me like I was wrong, challenging me. first maybe some would do that I never would and this is the 3rd time ordering the same order over the past 2 months. speaking to the manager they offered a credit or to credit my card. the manager was an Ahole and didn't seem to care about customer service, I asked to speak to the owner who had the same attitude. This experience wasn't just about the food, I had traveled 45 minutes each way so the dinner was ruined and so was the night which was wasted. I WILL NEVER EAT THERE AGAIN, a mistake is one thing being a Ahole manager and owner is another. apparently they are to good to care about their mistakes or customers. advise - check your orders before you leave or they might not believe you if they screw up read more

My father and sister were raving about this place but it was pretty mediocre for me. The TSR burger tasted like it had absolutely no seasoning on it--just mozzarella and bacon. The ribs were alright. The stuffed shrimp and the rice it comes ontop of was very good. Not really a fan of this place, however, the espresso martini was the star of the show. The bartender (i think my server said her name was Rachel but I don't remember) really did her thing with this. It was sweet and strong and the presentation was phenomenal. Oh, and I also love the cornbread. read more

The Spare Rib - Espresso Martini - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

First time back here in a long time. Dined in and everything was top notch from salads ribs crab cakes apple pie to their cocktails. Sat at the bar watched the Bills kick the Jets! Met nice people which allowed for a great time and I now will be back often! read more

The Spare Rib - Apple pie with 3 scoops vanilla ice cream. - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

The food is good and the Pepsi is good too. I want to go here agian. The service is pretty ok. It is Verry near too.

Welcoming team ample comfortable booths ! The food here is finger-licking good . Short wait time. read more

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My wife and I are long-time diners at TSR. Their food is excellent, and the wait staff is very accommodating and nice. My only problem is that they constructed the booths with very thin people in mind. People with a belly cannot comfortably fit into their booths, although they do have tables for this purpose. read more

I don't even know where to start. You enter the restaurant thinking you're at Chucky Cheese so many kids behind the counter. Not friendly at all, as it seems to be a mom and pop restaurant. The food....Applebee's quality spare ribs, bland with basic sauce. Also, I had the crispy seabass. Their best selling tasteless dish i had to send back. Had a Jamaican me crazy drink, you would be crazy to give it that name. I thought I was drinking an ice cream smoothie, with no taste of alcohol at all, and I rarely drink. I give it one star because upon entering, they looked at me like I wasn't welcome. Mgmt stared at me with no hellos whatsoever. I won't be returning read more

Ribs were good but Fried chicken is the best you'll get in long Island...it was juicy and you'll need to order ahead of time. Service was very good, the Ambiance needs updating. A good night out if you want BBQ, but definitely get the fried chicken read more

Some of the best restaurant fried chicken I've ever had. Ordered the quarter fried chicken with rib tips, 1 side (green beans), and salad. The portions were huge and the salad was a great blend of shredded carrots, mixed greens, tomatoes and perfectly dressed. The fried chicken was moist huge pieces that were perfectly seasoned and battered light and crispy. The rib tips had a wonderful char and brushed with bbq sauce. Service was friendly with big comfortable booths. read more

The Spare Rib - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York

The fried chicken here would go in my hall of fame of fried chicken dishes. It was absolutely perfect. Place is old school, service is great and it's no frills. The score is based of the fried chicken alone read more

This visit was about the fried chicken. They make it fresh with your order so it comes out piping hot. Got mine with green beans and a salad while my friend got his with candied sweet potato. Chicken was hot crispy and juicy. Beans were buttery and not mushy at all. To start was the corn bread so leave room for all the rest. 4 pieces in the order so its a great value on top of it all. read more

The Spare Rib - Fried Chicken dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Commack, New York