i was at the bench during the knicks finals game and i absolutely loved the vibes. i tried the chicken caesar wrap. it was honestly a really great. the wrap had a nice crunchy texture paired with creamy caesar dressing. there was a great sense of camaraderie inside. it was a very fun place to hang out and watch the game. the service was great, and the waitstaff was really accommodating about letting everyone enjoy the game that day. overall, such a fun experience. i really enjoyed my time here. i'd definitely come back again. read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - cajun fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Ehhh Too loud Yes; there was a game going on- but still; you could not hear the person next to you. Got the protein shrimp and steak bowl (wanted rice instead of mashed potatoes) I added black beans, mushrooms, and cheese. Rice was over done and bland and mushrooms were cold; but tasty and beans were also coldish. The cheese was too little and only placed on the rice. It was suppose to come in a bowl but didn't. Very difficult to eat and the sauce that was suppose to come on the side didn't come with it. The waitress was nice enough; but too busy to accommodate our needs in real time. All in all I made do- cut it all up and mixed it on my plate and it was good- not great. My friends got sandwiches and liked them. Leftovers for tomorrow We hoped for Calamari appetizer but they were sold out. Got the chicken quesadillas (loaded with onions) read more

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3.5 stars overall - it is definitely a college town local watering hole and Grill. Vibes give off sports bar feels. It's definitely good for large groups in terms of seating. We were a group of four but the table seemed like it was meant for six or even eight. The dining room is very spacious and they even have a private back room for events and parties, which looked to be buffet style from what I could see. The bar and counter area was really long. Plenty of space to dine and watch from any angle. There's even a back patio next to the parking area where you can toss the beanbag and play some outdoor games. Serving mainly bar food and casual dining options here. The menu online is very different from what we were given. Think sandwiches and wraps. With a small selection of entrees like grilled shrimp and steak (generous portion) or burgers. Started with the French Onion Soup as it was a cool evening and I wanted something warm for starters. It was quite salty and it did have plenty of onions. Meh Hubby got the steak and shrimp I mentioned before, generous portion on the steak. My son got the steak tips with mashed potatoes. He did enjoy that. My daughter opted for the grilled cheese with bacon and a side of fries which was actually on the kids menu. Not found on the regular menu presented. I had the French Dip (meat was very chewy and the dip was actually more of the onion soup!) This came with a side of fries but I asked to change it to tater tots since it was an option. They were a little mushy, breaking down with each stab of the fork. So afterwards I realized we didn't get the wings or the burgers they claim to be the best in town, but we noticed the other patrons got wraps and wings. Looked quite saucy. Next time. read more

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I love coming here for lunch because they have a great lunch special that comes with a beverage for under $20. The service is always great. The food never disappoints and the outdoor seating area is a bonus. read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - Tuna melt - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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I would love to give it more stars but the food is bar food Service was good Parking lot in the back Has private party space read more

Great ambiance and excellent service. I've come to the Bench a few times for happy hour. The happy hour deals are only accepted in the room by the bar and the food is delicious. I really enjoyed the mozzarella sticks, soft pretzel and sweet barbecue wings. There's plenty of parking in the back as well as outdoor seating and corn hole! read more

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My family has variety of taste. You have the person that loves hamburgers and french fries, you got the person that loves quesadillas, you got the vegetarian, and then you have me, the one who doesn't want to order a full meal and only eat half of it and the rest of it go to waste The bench has a variety of great food, but not too much. You go to a diner there's a 10 page menu and the food crap because there's so many different foods. But the bench has enough on their menu to satisfy all types of food, eaters, but the quality is still there. It's one of our favorite places to go to when the family is altogether because everybody is gonna be happy with their food. The size of the food is great. The price is good and the food is high-quality. I tell my friends that this is a great place to order for our family. And it's also good for a couple or a single person. I've never been inside the establishment so I don't know how that is, but I know that the food is great and when it comes to restaurants, that's 90% of the reason, I'll give it a good review. read more

First time here and went on Christmas Eve luncheon. We were the only ones there that day. The price was excellent and included drink and sides. Had the French onion soup and no upgrade charge! But the fries?? These were upgraded and it came like this?? I was with a professor so I didn't want to make a scene, but really?? Other than that the au jus sandwich was fresh and meaty. But I left traumatized by these burnt sticks! read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - What do you think these are? - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Foods good but after spending a fortune on drinks and ordering food, they bang you with a charge for club soda. Rediculous. Never going back. read more

We have been to The Bench twice. The hostess and wait staff are very friendly and attentive. There's always music playing but not obnoxiously loud. The food is very filling. I love love their onion rings and chipotle mayo. Sooo good. The onion rings are crispy and have a good flavor. The fries are crispy. The first time I went I had a panini and could only eat half of it because it's filling. This time I had the the roast beef sandwich dipped in au jus. The meat was tender! Everyone else said their food was good. It's a nice place to stop and have a meal before hitting the road. read more

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This is the absolute worst place ever! Stay away! I got horrible food poisoning. I still feel sick even as I'm writing this review. Honestly, I have never been this sick in my entire life. The burger was burnt and tasted very strange. read more

My go to place to watch a sports game.. especially soccer. the food is great. the service is great , the crowd is really good.

The food was pretty good but I honestly couldn't get over how insanely loud the music was. This place is a bar and a restaurant so I totally understand them playing music but we all had to scream across the table. I don't know if I could see myself going back because of the volume inside the restaurant. It was loud beyond anything I have ever experienced at a restaurant before. If you love mozz sticks they have good ones here. It is standard bar food. read more

:::Update::: Came back, this time, with an appetite. This time I ordered: - French onion soup - Steak Tidbits: topped with onions, mushrooms, melted mozzarella served with mashed potatoes (they could have put a little more steak in this...I felt there were more potatoes and shrooms in this than meat) - 12 Wings - Garlic Old Bay - The Patriot (cocktail): silver Rum, coconut rum, spiced rum, pineapple juice, OJ, splash of grenadine - PB&J Shot: screwball, pb whiskey, chamboard - Crowd Surfer shot: Malibu coconut rum, blue curaçao, lemon juice The drinks were on point. I loved every single one! I'm definitely coming back! ::: Came here spontaneously to have dinner with my husband. I didn't have an appetite coming in, but ordered something anyway and just hung out. Here's what we ordered: - garlic old bay wings - soup and salad: cesar salad with french onion soup - steak quesadilla: served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole - new fashion: muddled cherry and orange, splash of bitters, half bourbon, half amaretto - tootsie roll shot - pistachio shot: amaretto, baileys Irish cream, blue curaçao I have no complaints about any of the food or the service ...everything was great. I plan to try to come back with an appetite and order up a storm. My faves were the wings and the soup :) read more

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great food definitely go try its my favorite restaurant and the vibe is great i go there all the time to watch sports games

We had a lacrosse tournament in town and they were very gracious and hosted the team. We had a private room and buffet style dinner. Everything from the service to the food were amazing! The servers were extremely attentive and the food was replenished quickly. Highly recommend for a private party!! read more

The bench is the best they have music karaoke, which is a real hoot plus their burgers are really good. If u wanna watch the game they got u. They set up really cool events if u wanna pregame for the game and then take a bus to the gam e jus ask read more

We were visiting Stony Brook and came across this bar & grill. The restaurant was nicely decorated with Halloween decor. We ordered Nachos, the 1095 Burger, and the Chicken Pesto Panini. The Nachos came with a variety of different toppings like guacamole, sour cream, chili, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, and Pico de Gallo. It came out really quickly and was devoured in seconds. Each chip had an adequate amount of toppings to go along with it. The Chicken Pesto Panini came with an order of fries and a large slice of pickle. We liked the pesto sauce and thought the roasted peppers were great. However, we found the chicken to be a tad dry. The 1095 Burger came with a large slice of pickle and an order of fries as well, but we switched it to cajun fries for $3.50 extra. The 1095 Burger's "Bench Sauce" was incredible; it was sweet and had a kick to it. However, we requested the burger to be made medium rare, but it came out to be medium well. Overall, we enjoyed the food, but it was a little pricey which is understandable because it is a bar. We would want to come back to try their other menu items. read more

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This place has the best hot pretzels, they have awesome wings and apps. The services is consistent and best of all the dining area is always clean and cozy. They have sports on all the time! read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - This place has the best hot pretzels! They will never disappoint, the service is consistent and the dining areas are always clean! - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

They have THE BEST mozzarella sticks. They are HUGE and so so delicious. Worth coming for the sticks alone

Bench is a staple piece in the Stony Brook community, but the wings are what makes people come back. Ask for well done and don't forget bench sauce! read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - Classic 12pc Wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Ok here goes! When I tell you this had to be one of the worst Restaurants I have eaten at in a while well it is! Everything about this place is terrible from waitstaff to ambiance to food. Need someone to explain to me how this place stays in Buisness ?? lol read more

their food is so good! def a fun sports bar vibe, i also love the option to pay with your phone/apple pay! Had the nachos and seasame shrimp- the shrimp is SO good read more

Cute restaurant! Loved visiting here. Wait staff was super nice and enjoyable. I got the Penne Ala Vodka and it was very good (a lot of pasta sauce but good). I would highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - back porch - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Had my boyfriend's 30th birthday party in the backroom. It went so seamless and easy. Pat was great to deal with and everyone has a great time for a really good price. read more

Such a great place to go whether it be for Happy Hour with friends, Dinner with family or my favorite Musingo on Tuesday nights. Very attentive staff who are always friendly and happy to serve you! Hubby's absolute favorite place for wings! Definitely worth checking it out if you're in the area! read more

Came here on a Tuesday and they were doing Bingo. It was very fun and they got most of the people involved! We just had a few seltzers and the french onion soup. What we had was great. Our server was prompt and friendly. read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - French Onion Soup - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Went yesterday for the first time. My family after a dance recital googled restaurants near us. Yours popped up and we were not disappointed. Food was delish! The dessert menu was even more delish. The waitress was great and made suggestions. We will definitely be back! read more

Awful service would never come back. The short guy had a Napoleon complex and was rude. Food was disgusting too

Wow! Really great food and service! Our server Ruben was great! We started out with a bunch of apps and dishes to share. We asked for all the food to come at once! My favorite was the steak tid bits!! So delish and a ton of mozzarella! Everything was great can't wait to go back:)) read more

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Been coming since it reopened the wings are great so many TVs can't miss a game . I'd recommend anyone wants to come with kids for a great meal read more

The best bar experience I have ever had! Went with a larger party and Staff was incredibly friendly and manage rich made sure we were well taken care of all night long. Drinks were made well and food was great, recommend this place to anybody looking for a great night. WILL BE BACK!! read more

Great atmosphere, drinks and food are delicious. I came here on a Saturday night and Jana was the bartender, she greeted us as soon as we sat at the bar, she took our drink orders and was very friendly and polite. She also offered us a food menu and was very attentive to us throughout the night. I asked he make a girly shot, so created a peach lemonade shot and it was delicious, it should be on the menu. And she knows her drinks read more

An awesome little spot. When we ordered the pretzel I was shocked at its size! I absolutely loved it. The buffalo chicken flatbread was filling and tasted amazing along with the buffalo cauliflower. There was a great energy to this spot and had lots of space for people to sit safely. read more

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The coworkers and i like to come here for happy hour and a quick bite. I use to love their menu but a while back they changed it up to make it more "fancy" in my opinion. I miss some of the old entrees that they offered. When i go I usually order something from the half off appetizers. I love their chicken fingers with the honey mustard sauce. I tried the chicken and rice soup. It was overly salted. A couple of coworkers ordered salads and flatbread and they looked awesome. Maybe next time i will order them too! read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Just had one of the worst experiences of my life here. Incredibly rude staff. I was required to have 2 forms of idea so I went back to my house to get another form. I come back order wings and they come out cold. I was with a large group of people and we were only allowed to have one pitcher of beer at a time. Do not go here. Terrible management and the food is terrible too. This place used to be a nice establishment but it has turned into an absolute DUMP!!!!! read more

It's been awhile since I've been here. I had a pretty good experience with the chipotle chicken wrap. Substituted the grilled chicken 4 crispy tenders. And have the fries covered in cheddar. Food was good, but unfortunately if you drink tap water avoid it at all costs! read more

The Bench Bar & Grill - Chipotle chicken wrap with crispy chicken instead of grilled. Regular fries covered in cheddar! - Sports Bars Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

We went to the bench today after a funeral nearby. There was over 30 of us who showed up unannounced at 12:30 pm. The staff there was amazing. They accommodated all of us with smiles of their faces! The service was awesome! The food was way above your average bar food for sure! A big shout out to the chef, seriously, he did such a great job!!! We will positively be back! This place is super for couples, friends night out as well as families! We 100% recommend this place! 5 STARS!!! read more

Love this place! Food is incredible and the staff makes you feel like you're family. Try the hot honey chicken caesar wrap and the bench mac sliders. read more

I have tried this place three different times. I love the convenience, I can walk to the restaurant. The place itself is nicely decorated and clean, however the food taste like they air fry everything until it's dried up well done. The food has no seasoning, I'm not sure who the cook is but Burger King has more flavor than this place. Thankfully the wings has a ton of sauce because without that it would be hard to swallow. It's such a disappointment. I wish they would revisit the menu and the way they cook and prepare everything. If they did this place would be packed every night. read more