This gastropub is just SO worthy of five stars. My family and I were enjoying the beautiful Spring-like weather and wanted to stop somewhere in Huntington Village and eat. I have passed this place many times since they opened a couple of years ago and have never ventured in. For those of you who have done the same... GO IN!!! You are in for a treat. We were greeted at the door by extremely friendly staff and immediately seated by Jason - our knowledgeable and extremely helpful waiter. We are a family of four and never know what to expect from the restaurants around town... some are hit or miss for child-friendliness... Sapsuckers did have high-chairs and families with children. I would definitely say that during lunch and dinner, Sapsuckers is a great place to bring kids who are accustomed to going out with the family and will stay seated. This is not a place for kids to run around. There is also no child menu, but there are foods that the kids will love to eat; as I stated before... this is a great place to take kids who are accustomed to going out to eat with the family and make every effort to learn to use their "inside voices" and stay seated...
The other fabulous distinction that I noticed was the multicultural atmosphere. We are a family of colour and my husband and I enjoy going places that are friendly and have a NYC feel to it... Sapsuckers more than fit the bill. People of all cultures and accents were in this pub... the friendliness level was great... within minutes, we were talking to people at other tables. I lived in England for many years... and for a bit, I kinda felt like I was back in London... :-)
The decor was great. Many restaurants seem to have a dark, carpet-y ambiance... Sapsuckers was light and airy, while still retaining an air of upscale, yet welcoming. We took a look at the menu and were extremely pleased with the offerings... it was eclectic... yet American cuisine at the same time... I ordered the calamari and the spicy shrimp gumbo. Both were DELICIOUS... beyond what I expected. My husband had the pierogies and the chili special. He was very,very, very happy with his order and kept raving about how delicious the food is. My four year old and nine-year old had the "Decadent Dog", each prepared differently. They finished their lunch quickly and loved it so much they wanted seconds (that's a feat in itself for the four year-old).
My husband is a beer connoisseur and was astonished by all the beers they had on tap. He found one he liked... opened the app on his smartphone and added it to his collection. It was just such a great time all around. We are not only going back, we are probably going to make this our "regular spot".
The only con I would say is that it is a small space... and I have a feeling it will become a popular spot in the spring and summer due to the delicious food, multicultural atmosphere, friendly staff, and lively decor...
This place is a gem. We will be back. read more