The food was good and the drinks were nice too. Service was good too. Parking is limited so I had…read moreto find a spot on the street. The tables had maps of Long island which was different and made onto the wood. Old fashioned inside.

This place for sure deserves 5 stars - while it's a local downtown…read morerestaurant/bar, the service is amazing !! We arrived about an hour prior to closing, there were still plenty of people dining. Our server Patrick A+ he was so knowledgeable about the menu - and just seemed really happy, even with it being the end of his shift. All his suggestions were spot on. He made sure to tell us about the restaurants charitable donation program (which I feel makes me want to support this business even more) as it neared closing time - we told Patrick we would hurry up - he told us take our time and not to feel rushed. Ok the food, was so good and the portions were filling. This will for sure be on my rotation

coolest atmosphere and cocktails…read more need a change ? go to Hunter & Thief ! People are nice, Friendly and welcoming

Went there again for the second time with the party of 14 for my wife's birthday the service the…read morefood atmosphere was all out outstanding!! unbeknownst to me or anyone at the table, including my wife they made a homemade birthday cake that was gluten-free and not free. I thought that was super special and that they went above and beyond and all I did was mention that it was my birthday when I called like a reservation. It's that kind of service in this day and age places like this apart. Food is fun and interesting and delicious and the drinks all the drinks. We love this place. Kudos to our waitress, just Jessica. She did an outstanding job waiting on 14 people without missing a beat. Love this place not sure why there's bad reviews. If you are not into the unique experience just don't go. I hope to see this family continue to be successful and prosper.

Had a great experience. Went with my wife on their Thursday Jazz night. The interior design is…read moregorgeous. I didn't realize how big it is inside! We split a steak and got a couple sides. Potatoes au gratin & Brussels. They were delicious. My one piece of advice; If you want to be an upscale American/steakhouse with art deco kind of vibes, jazz nights, etc., they NEED to learn how to make proper cocktails. I ordered a Manhattan. Don't assume bourbon. A traditional Manhattan is made with Rye. It's supposed to be spirit forward with the beautiful sweet vermouth to balance with 2 dashes ango. Express Orange and dress the peel, or not, doesn't matter. Most bartenders drown cocktails, this one included. And NEVER serve in a martini glass :) Nitpicky but only bc I loved everything else. They just need to learn how to make proper cocktails. The details matter! I'll be back for that Snake River Steak!!

Hospitality: -- the friendly, generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or…read morestrangers, creating a welcoming, comfortable, and safe environment, making others feel valued and at home. This brings us to The James, managed by Joe Giannino under the fat-cat "Standard Hospitality Group," owned by Andrew Affa & Steve Squirtiro. It's hard owning a business and keeping it profitable but not when it's an almost algorithmic formula driven money extraction system so commonly found today. It's more difficult dining out in the world today when it feels like hospitality is vacating. Vining more about high-revenue than humanity. By very definition, I wouldn't call a good portion of the hospitality industry hospitality at all, and I certainly wouldn't say the James offers any. What I love about food is what it does for the soul, & what I've always loved about providing and caring for people is the sense of community; connection during good times and difficult ones alike; That's hospitality to me. Breaking bread is one of the most fundamental human gestures of generosity and true wealth. When you have it, you share it not squander it, not hoard it or treat it like it's something to take from others and line your pockets with. That's why this experience disappointed me so much, because I believe with the myriad of options, we must be far more selective and far more supportive of local and smaller family run establishments. Today, for a table they would still fill and never notice, I tried to cancel a reservation out of respect -- respect for the staff, for other guests, and for my damn self. Being charged a cancellation fee when a mom is sick on Mothers Day, is not hospitality, it is not empathy. It is greed disguised as brand experience self worth. I have supported the Arlo from this same restaurant group in the past and probably would have happily returned too, based on the menu alone, but coldhearted, rigid policies like this change how a place feels. There are many family-run restaurants that understand flexibility and empathy. That kind of environment matters to me, and this experience will forever make me decide to support those places instead. I've recently learned to name positive outcomes when something negative arises, so I believe this time, it's great that it only cost me fifty bucks to never give this group another dime. Typical corporate hospitality is more what the James can offer. These types of COMPANIES feed themselves, not the community.

Brixton - Babylon, NY…read more My friend and I visited Brixton on Christmas Eve and had a wonderful experience. The small plates were thoughtfully prepared, the cocktails were creative and well balanced, and the staff was attentive and clearly hardworking. The atmosphere felt warm and inviting, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy good food and drinks. All in all, a very pleasant experience. Highly recommend

These are one of the tougher reviews to make. It is easy to be enveloped by the plethora of great…read morerestaurants in the competitive nature that is NYC, but when you venture all the way out here to Babylon, NY, you have to change that mindset a bit. The Brixton is a beautiful restaurant with very relaxed and casual vibes. The word around town is that their drinks are awesome. What about their food, though? They originally would not seat us in the middle of the afternoon because most of the empty tables were reserved. We had to request to sit outside, which was empty, before they decided to serve us. Odd that they did not even offer that to us. The General Tso' Cauliflower was the only great thing served to us. It is incredibly crispy and flavorful. You almost forgot that you were eating a piece of vegetable at times. The Short Rib Brisket Sesame burger was shocking. $18 for two White Castles-sized sliders. It was easily consumed, and I was left much to be desired. This is most definitely an appetizer item, not an entree. The Chicken Waffle was good. Nicely deep-fried and packs a lot of flavor. The waffle looked dubious. If I had to guess, it might not be mad fresh to order. Essentially, it's 3 drumsticks/wings over a possibly frozen Eggo waffle. I would recommend a second dish if you are looking to get full. The Steak frites and Eggs Benedict were the final dishes served. It is hard to mess these dishes up, but the ribeye was nicely seasoned and cut up. The dishes were nicely displayed. Overall, this is just an OK experience. When the deep-fried cauliflower appetizer is the most memorable dish here, it is quite alarming. Portion sizes are on the small end, and none of the flavors for the entrees really stuck out. Perhaps I will come here strictly for the drinks next time.

I had dinner at Tasting Room for my birthday and it was truly memorable. From the quality of the…read morefood to the ambience, everything was top-notch. The service staff was phenomenal, and I was even given a complementary bottle of wine. Highly recommend! It was so amazing I returned 2 weeks later to try their brunch menu which was incredible!

Came here recently and I'm honestly already planning my next visit. Tasting Room Kitchen &…read moreCocktails is such a good addition to Farmingdale. The space is super cute and has that perfect mix of trendy but still comfortable -- you can come here for literally anything: date night, girls night, even brunch. Everything we ordered was SO good. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the food, and it actually lives up to the hype. And the cocktails... obsessed. So well made and not your typical basic drinks. Service was also great, everyone was really friendly and on top of everything without being overbearing. Overall just such a fun night and definitely one of those spots I'll keep coming back to. Highly recommend checking it out before it becomes too popular cause it def will!!!

Cute for lunch with good food! Came with my friend, we walked right in with no wait on a Saturday…read more I also had my son and they were very accommodating. I've only ever been here at night when out bar hoping in the area, so this was nice to come during the day and enjoy the restaurant itself!

Post Office Cafe is a classic stop in Babylon Village that I often forget. We were in town trying…read moreto get 3 teens and myself to agree on a place to eat. Pizza? Nah - the boys just ate that. Chinese or Asian fusion? We just had that the other day. Diner? Nah. My daughter remembered Post Office Cafe and we went. It was very loud in the front and we almost walked out but figured we'd give it a try. They seated us way in the back (I had no idea this place was so huge!) where it was quieter. I ordered a chicken salad of some kind with avocado and salad. My son ordered the mac and cheese - it was the highlight of dinner! Absolutely delicious. His friend got the Thai calamari which was decent until he got to the bottom. It was soaked in seasoning and too sweet. My daughter got the buttered pasta - children's portion. I'll let the photo speak for itself. It was drenched in butter. On the bright side - service was great, most of the meals were excellent, waffle fries on point. I mentioned the pasta and showed our server the pool of butter. He took it off our bill without even asking. So ... 4 stars - 5 stars for local business service and just lost the one star for the less than stellar meal and app. Will probably be back!

We went for lunch. They have a 2 course special, appetizer and main fo $19.99. You can add a draft…read morebeer or glass of wine for $5 more. There was a small lunch crowd, about 4 tables total. Service was nice. Food was hot and tasty. Skip the Cuban stuffed pretzels. It was just one pretzel stick cut lengthwise with some cheese sauce down the middle with minced pieces of pickle and ham sprinkled on top. Street parking, one hour free if you can grab one of those spots. Plenty of flavored draft beers and TV screens throughout. All the tables and chairs are high, so if you're short you may need to hop up.

I stumbled upon the Local on a Tuesday evening…read more It is right next to the Babylon station. When I got in it seemed rather empty. They asked if I had a reservation which seemed odd to me but they informed me that it was trivia night and that it would be filling up shortly. Because we didn't have a reservation we sat at the bar. We ordered food which came in a timely manner. Then we decided to join in the trivia which was super fun. It was a great and lively atmosphere and would definitely recommend!

It was my first time going and had a great experience! I used to pass this place five days a week…read morewhen I worked in lindenhurst and always wanted to try it out. The food is actually great, which wasn't what I was expecting from a bar. We had the chicken fingers and fries, for my 17 month old, cheeseburger dip, and pretzel sticks and they were great. The service was great as well. The server was the sweetest. I forgot husband though unfortunately. It's very clean there which is nice to see. There was a band playing, which I think their name was called the category. They were good. There was a partition in the middle of the place where the seats and tables were separated from the bar itself

We spent Friday the 13th at RipTides listening to the live band Wicked Games…read more We'd never been before and loved it. It reminds me of a beach bar in Myrtle Beach or Panama City. Very laidback and the decor is relaxing. Mostly an older crowd and the place was packed. We got a seat next to friends quickly. We weren't that hungry so we just ordered mozzarella sticks and the grilled pesto chicken sandwich, which me and my husband split. We upgraded to beer battered onions rings. Everything was delicious and the sandwich was huge! I initially thought the prices were a bit high but given the portion sizes, it was well worth it. I also got a free beer for signing up for the rewards club, which was a nice bonus. In all, im sure we will be back.

SO, I finally tried the best wings on Long Island. And let me tell you, they were damn good!!!…read moreCrispy, big, saucy and smoking hott. We got their medium buffalo ( a classic to try) and their sweet Asian chili glaze. Both were delicious but the chili glaze is perfection. Just a regular bar, good for groups and classic bar food. Super casual and chill. Can't wait to go back!

I will start with the bartender Mimi. She's the best bartender on Long Island. Very nice, kind,…read morefriendly to everyone. She treats everyone like family one of a kind. I hope someone is reading this she needs a raise just off her smile and kindness. I go there for her and the wings. The wings are amazing I had Thai chilli that's my favorite and hot lime I think it was those was good as well. They have tons of flavors to try I suggest you go there. They have comedy night on Fridays live music games and so on. The place is not too big but it's comfortable. Check it out trust me it's a diamond in the rough!

Joey is such a cool bartender and always has something going on at the bar during his shifts..from…read moreopen mic to karaoke.Beers are cold and the glasses are always clean.Stol in and say hi to my buddy!

So let me tell you about "Someplace Else". This is a bar that accepts credit cards as payment and…read morehad it's own parking lot located in the rear. As you enter, you'll notice that the bar is positioned in the right side of the entrance. They have no beers on tap, but they have plenty of bottled beer, canned beer, hard liquors, and wine in stock. They also have a limited selection of food to pick from, such as Chips, Personal Pizza, Burrito, Corn Dogs, BBQ Rib or Chicken Sandwich, and a Grilled Chicken Sandwich. They offer an ATM, Arcade Game such as Cards, Dart Board, Happy Hour, Multiple TV's, Pool Table, and Touchtunes, with separate restrooms for men and women. There's even a backyard with tables, for those who like to smoke. This place has a fun atmosphere about it and is worth checking out. Thanks to Angela, who was The Bartender today.