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.

First time at The Villager Farmingdale. We had just missed happy hour so we opted for the Monday…read moretaco special! We each tried a different taco - ahi tuna, shrimp fajita and carne asada. All 3 of these were super fresh and delicious but I'd say the best was the ahi tuna. The tuna was so soft and tender, did not expect such fresh fish from a gastropub. Our waitress Georgia was very sweet and attentive. Thanks for the ahi reco and we can't wait to come back for happy hour!

Small mom and pop shop, but those are usually the best kind tbh. Everyone here is friendly and the…read morebest part the food. It is an experience. I don't like soups or ramen in general but man this place is good. Nice little lunch spot for me from now on. Very calm. I got the spicy miso soup

I live about a mile away from Flaver A bowl and honestly never even noticed it until I randomly…read moreplaced a takeout order one day. From the outside, it's definitely not flashy--kind of looks like a little shack tucked away with not much visibility into the kitchen. My expectations were low when I went to pick it up, but I was seriously impressed the moment I opened the bag at home. They know how to do takeout right. Everything was packed perfectly--the broth, noodles, and toppings all separated to preserve the texture and quality. When assembled, the ramen was flavorful and satisfying, and the meat was tender and well-seasoned. It really felt like they put thought into how to make the at-home experience work, which is rare for ramen spots. The inside isn't much of a dine-in experience, so I wouldn't recommend it for eating there. But as a takeout ramen spot? This place is a hidden gem. Definitely one of my go-to comfort meals now.

It's always a yes for Yaaas Tea! Clean, open entry cafe…read moreenvironment when you walk in and fairly easy ordering either on the self-serve stations or at the counter with a representative. Yaaas Tea is more than just tea, during this visit I got one of their Iced Green Teas with Strawberry Popping Boba and a Scallion Cream Cheese Croffle. I can't believe this was the first time I ever ordered their Croffles, it was super tasty. Soft with a crunch! I can't believe I've been passing on trying them sooner, this is a game changer. I could totally see going back to get another in my next visits for sure.

Their tea is good, my issue is recent changes to have premixed teas. In the past you could get Thai…read moreIced tea how you like it, but now it is premixed with coconut milk which has completely ruined it. I will no longer return here since I cannot get the product the way I like it.

Outstanding Food, Impeccable Service and Genuine Kindness…read more I can't express enough how exceptional Vespa's food was and how incredible Adán and his staff were. Their service was absolutely impeccable. We arrived late because of unexpected delays at the cemetery, and Adán was beyond gracious and accommodating. He made a difficult day feel lighter. I hosted my mother's funeral luncheon at Vespa, and the way they cared for us meant more than I can say. Everything was handled with such kindness, professionalism, and genuine warmth. I am deeply grateful. Susan McCann

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.

Thursday date night dinner at Whiskey Down Dinner The…read morepictures say it all......... Great service and always a wonderful place any time of day for food and drinks. Cannot wait for their new restaurant to open this fall. Their lobster roll was excellent and packed. One of my favorite rolls on Long Island.

Headed back to Whiskey Down to try their lobster roll because it was back on the menu, and every…read moretime I saw it on Instagram my stomach growled. Seating is always a bit of a crap shoot, and it's tight inside. But service is fun and attentive, and it's got a great diner motif. The lobster roll was as advertised - A+. Great count of meat for the price. Topped with all delicious claw meat, tail under it. Butter on the side. Highly suggest! My friend got a special smash burger on an everything croissant and it was huge and awesome.

I came here for a work lunch. Service was great- they were attentive and I'll admit we sat a bit…read morelonger than a regular party and we did not feel rushed at all. They checked in regularly on us and were accommodating considering we hadn't made a reservation and it was a group of 7 of us. The food was great- what I ordered: Appetizers: -Mozzarella Sticks: pretty solid- perfectly fried and stuffed with mozzarella cheese! And it was paired with marinara sauce and I think burrata? which was also divine. Entree: -Margherita Pie- (12") this was solid! Like I wish I had a bigger stomach to have fit that whole pie!! I love thinner pizza and this did it for me plus I really enjoyed the crust here. I would be back here for the pizza! Very tasty, fresh, crunchy and thin. Perfectly ratio'd.

After a not so stellar first visit, we re-visited Zuzus at the request of the owner, Jeff…read more Definitely a better experience, all around! Our waitress, Sam, was very sweet and attentive. Started off with the pear cider, which was delicious! We did mostly pizzas this time and the price fixe tomato mozzarella / Sunday sauce combo. This fresh mozzarella was what I was expecting / hoped for the first time around. The Sunday sauce was excellent with the tender variety of meats and the fresh pasta. Everyone loved their pizzas which seems to be the real stand out here! Happy we gave it a second chance and will be back for more pizza and to finally try the soft serve

It's my first time waking in here and it been great the hospitality is definitely 10…read more I asked for something f simple as a whisky sour and it was on point Fresh bread o the walk in and was greeted at the door

The restaurant is classic and modern at the same time. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with…read moremodern fixtures. The food was exceptional! The variety was classic meals with a modern flare. The service was top notch and very helpful when you don't know what to order. The portions were well plated. His chicken parm was HUGE! I would highly recommend for a romantic date, special occasion or even a dinner to splurge. They also had a prefix menu on Sundays!, which my husband ordered from.

I've been here twice and I already know Imma regular lol here's the run down …read more.. First of let me just say , this time I came solo and left with friends soo HELLOOO SINGLES..Pull up lol The first time I came was for a birthday party. About 25 people (the restaurant has around 10-12 tables) The jerk chicken tacos amazinggg! (Comes with 2 and it's packed with meat) The oxtail empanadas packed withhhh oxtail sooo good. The fritterssss OMG idk how they get it sooo crispy on the outside and then legit melt in your mouth when you bite in . Not doughyyy . You get all the fish. Delicious. Not to mention the green sauce it comes with . Great addition . I was not expecting it to taste this good (PS. It says It has scotch bonnet it but I don't taste it aka it's not spicy) The wingssss... sheesh the jerk! For my caribbeans it's real jerk don't worry! Island BBQ is sooo good. My daughter tore that up so kid friendly for the picky eating youngins The catch of the day ..snapper. Again balanced with a perfect crunch and yet a delicate flake Short Ribs had great flavor. And very tender. I was so full I didn't finish it . When I went to reheat it the next day. I poured that gravy over it and it was just as delish I'm back now for ALL DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH Shannon's my server and she was super attentive and helpful! Came back for the fritters! Don't know how it was even better but it was ! Grits (a lil salty) but for one who usually has to ask for salt/pepper/butter/cheese to make it taste how I want...I will say I needed nothing extra Chicken and waffles ...you guessed it crunchy on the outside and perfect on the inside . They master the art of texture! And these wings were hugeee . Overall. You won't leave disappointed . Great music, but still a calm chill atmosphere . It's not loud so you don't have to worry about yelling across the table. Open kitchen so you can see the chefs at work . Four tvs for sports games. About 5 seats at the bar. See you soon

Raw chicken after an hour waiting for the food. No one ever came to check on us, so I took my raw…read morechicken home to finish cooking. Funniest response ever...I know what raw chicken looks like. Thanks. Main St is full of restaurants, there is no room for error.