I met at Library Cafe for a long overdue girls' lunch, and between the incredible food and the…read morewarm, welcoming atmosphere, we ended up talking for over two hours without ever feeling rushed. That's the kind of place you'll want to linger long after your plate is empty. We had French Onion Soup, and it was everything you want from a classic. Rich, deeply caramelized onion broth with incredible savory flavor, topped with a toasted baguette that soaked up just enough broth while still keeping a little bite. The bubbling layer of melted mozzarella and Swiss stretched with every spoonful. There was a flavor I couldn't place, but had me thinking herbaceous Italian seasonings, which isn't typically the flavor profile of French onion soup, gave it a unique flavor and made every bite more irresistible. The Asian Chicken Salad was anything but ordinary. Crisp romaine and crunchy red cabbage were tossed with tender grilled chicken, crunchy cashews, and fresh scallions. We got the sesame ginger vinaigrette on the side, which struck the perfect balance of nutty, tangy, and slightly sweet. Every forkful had a fresh crunch followed by a burst of bright, savory flavor that kept us coming back for another bite. The Chicken Taco Salad arrived in a crispy tortilla shell that was almost too pretty to break into, but we're glad we did. Juicy marinated chicken, creamy avocado, fresh pico de gallo, sweet corn and black bean salsa, chopped greens, and a generous blend of Mexican cheeses were all tied together with a smoky chipotle-lime vinaigrette. Cool sour cream mellowed the gentle heat, creating the perfect combination of creamy, smoky, zesty, and fresh in every bite.

We walked in on Tuesday for an early birthday celebration and to take advantage of the Long Island…read moreRestaurant Week menu. My brother has always wanted to try this place, but we never had a chance to actually step foot inside the Library Cafe. As the name suggests, the restaurant sits at the site of the old town library, and the bar area has tall shelves and a rolling ladder to pay homage to the name. To maximize the restaurant week menu, three of us tried different appetizers. The ahi tuna taco was the best of the lot- crispy shell and nicely prepared tuna filling. The Thai calamari was a little too overcooked and the sweet sauce was cloying. I didn't get to try too much of the French onion soup because my dad almost inhaled it whole, but it was gooey and comforting. I had the honey-soy glazed salmon with broccolini. The salmon was a little dry, but the glaze and cashew went well with it. Maybe a touch of spice could have improved the dish. The broccolini was nicely textured and not too bitter. My mom's fish and chips were underwhelming, though the not-proper "chips" were well fried and seasoned. It was not served with vinegar either. My brother had the Buddha bowl which he enjoyed and felt was a good health conscious option. I did love that they allowed my dad -- who was not feeling too well-- to order just an entree while the rest of the table had the restaurant week menu. I know some restaurants require all members of the table to order off the prix fixe menu sometimes. He had the burger, which was cooked very precisely to medium-rare. We did have dessert though we were stuffed at this point. The sticky toffee pudding cake was lovely, moist, and so decadent without being overly heavy. I ordered the wild berry cheesecake, and while the clearly house made berry compote was a nice touch, it was just a little underwhelming next to the sticky toffee pudding. Overall, we had a good time at the Library Cafe, and though service was a little slow due to sudden rush of diners, it was a fun little weekday dinner. I did see signs for their happy hour, which I'd love to try-- especially their cocktails named after writers!

Croxley Ale House is a bar located on a nice strip of different bars and a quick walk from the Long…read moreIsland Railroad. I came here to watch the final of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Miami vs. Indiana with a couple of my cousins. The Ambiance of the bar is pretty good, a very cozy sports bar. For our appetizer, we started sharing the chicken buffalo wings, and fried cheese curds. The Fried Cheese Curds were crunchy outside and warm, gooey, and slightly chewy inside, a field of cheeses, very delicious a great option to share across a big party. The wings were crunchy, and well season, and delicious. I also order famous burger, The Ale House Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Topped with Island Dressing, my burger was cooked medium and the cut was pretty good the bacon was crispy, and my meat was super delicious and juicy, For my drinks, I had the beer no alcoholic Athletic Run Wild IPA all night surprise it taste similar to an IPA. The bartender did a good job.

I came here with a friend for the soccer game. The girl we had was training and quite frankly not…read moregood herself. My beer was flat, I order another which was also flat. My friend later got a beer that was also flat, batting 0 for 3 here. I used to love the wings but my wings were literally cold. They couldn't even have been sitting under the warmer bc they were cold. She never came back to ask how anything was once the food dropped and I sat there with my wings getting colder. I actually had to ask for a box and the check bc the table was never touched. I was going to go today for the soccer game but my friend refused. Awful.

Ate lunch here with my husband and daughter. Bottom line is that I'm putting this place on my Long…read moreIsland radar from now on. SUCH GOOD FOOD... at least because we ate at the restaurant. It's a small place, so it might be an issue with my young grandchildren, and I'm not sure how the restaurant is for takeout, but I digress. I got their regular grilled cheese sandwich. My daughter ordered their lobster grilled cheese sandwich, and my husband ordered a salmon BLT. The portions were huge enough that we each had doggy bags, and the sandwiches were so very tasty. We each loved what we ordered. I'm quite certain we will find out way back to Whiskey Down Diner at some point, be it for takeout or dine-in. We'll make it work !!

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.

Cute restaurant located in the heart of Bethpage. They were having by an event right after our…read moremeal, but they didn't rush us. The server was great. They have an extensive menu. I ordered the Cold brew with almond milk and honey, was very good. I also got the power breakfast bowl with egg whites, was delicious. My friend got a Benedict and the same cold brew. She enjoyed her food. The portions are so big that we had to take home. So happy this place is so close by, will be back again

Very yummy lunch on 7/8/26. This was the first time I was…read morehere and parking was a little annoying but the restaurant itself was open and bright. It seems to be a neighborhood spot. The food was good and there is a large selection. It was tough to choose because it all looked so good. The service was very good when we first sat down to when we received our food but after that, it wasn't. Our server disappeared and nobody checked on us. At one point, I had to get up from the table to ask where the check was after already giving them our payment.

Janice was our waiter, it was the best service we've had. Me and my family had a great time at…read morebottomless brunch this Sunday!! Janice kept our glasses full and we truly loved her company. 317 Main has made a mark once again!

A cute farm to table restaurant in an even cuter town…read more The peas in every dish sang and loved the creativity of their deconstructed cheesecake dish. The service was lovely and we had a wonderful experience overall. Small note -- one strawberry on the dessert was a tad bruised and the scallops were a bit too salty. Everything else was great though, including the hilarious cotton candy birthday celebration.

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.

This is a nice hotel if you need to stay in the area. It's very close to shopping and restaurants…read moreand the airport. Plenty of parking as well. Very nice staff here. The lobby check in area doubles as the seating for breakfast and dinner/bar as well. There's an outdoor area as well. The gym is very modern so that is a bonus if you use it. There's a small concession stand by the check in counter as well. They have washer and dryers here as well. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. Definitely stay here again when I'm in the area

Solid choice for the area with reasonable pricing. Rooms are smartly arranged and have all you'd…read moreexpect. Bathrooms could use an upgrade as the tub has seen better days. Crazy strong water pressure in shower, but that is likely necessary to assure adequate pressure to all rooms. Does not include breakfast. Bummer.

Came here with family and we all enjoyed!…read more We each got a different type of omelette, Cobb, Ruben, broccoli and cheese, cheddar cheese, plain and someone also ordered pancakes. Everyone stated how great everything tasted! I ordered the Cobb omelette which had bacon, avocado and cheddar and it was delicious! Omelettes were severed with a choice of potato; tator tots, fries or home fries. We all basically had one of each and again, all delicious! Coffee was great too, and never empty. Our server (I wish I got his name!) was great! Bathrooms were also very clean. Our only complaint was the small parking lot.

We had swim lessons down the road and went and had a full blown diner feast here and it did NOT…read moredisappoint. Mozzarella sticks, chicken & fries (everyone was stealing fries), California burger, Philly cheesesteak panini, chicken francese, and TWO shakes (iced coffee + Oreo, the kids fought over that one ). Fresh, delicious, and the staff were so kind. Bonus: they do character pop-ups too! Heard Woody from Toy Story AND Moana are stopping by, keep an eye on their page, the kids will love it. 10/10, perfect stop if you're near the park or library!