Great fresh food and awesome cocktails. The portion size was amazing. Our waiter was so sweet.read more

I recently dined at Small Batch (Tom Colicchio's restaurant), located inside the Roosevelt Field…read moreMall in Garden City. The restaurant has a beautiful, bright, modern atmosphere that feels much more upscale than its surroundings. Based on other reviews, the standout dishes seemed to be the grilled Spanish octopus and the SB Smash Burger, so I ordered both. Unfortunately, the execution fell short in several areas. The East Coast oysters arrived with mignonette but without horseradish or oyster forks--small details, but noticeable oversights. The oysters, octopus, and burger were all tasty, but the presentation of octopus and burger was surprisingly sloppy, as though little attention had been paid when the dishes left the kitchen. The bar also was understaffed. A single bartender was serving both the bar and the entire dining room, which led to waits for drinks. My bartender was friendly, attentive, and worked hard, but one person simply wasn't enough. I finished with the Key Lime Custard, which had what appeared to be a layer of shredded cereal on the bottom. I wasn't sure what it was. The dessert itself was enjoyable, though I think a base of toasted sliced almonds with a few fried blueberries on top of it would have added better texture and complemented the flavors more effectively. One nice perk is the validated valet parking, for a reduced fee, which makes arriving and leaving especially convenient given the mall location. The whiskey selection could also be improved by adding a few more interesting, off-the-beaten-path single malts or blends. Overall, the kitchen shows promise! And perhaps I came on an off night. With better attention to presentation, appropriate bar staffing, and a more adventurous choice of spirits, Small Batch could deliver an experience that better matches its reputation.

Cute local dive !!! Great drink menu at a good price and they have hookah the drinks we ordered…read morewere some patron shots vodka rocks it's a good getaway for a quick cocktail not overly done and decorated clean bathroom for a bar !!

Came here with friends early for drinks before dinner. The waitress is very nice and drinks are…read moredelicious and reasonable. We enjoyed the time there.

It's a great place, but the vibe decreased once the bartender changed at 8 p.m. The bar has a…read morewonderful selection of beers and hard liquor!! The girl on the morning shift was incredible. She was on top of things, changed beer when it was close to the bottom and made money for the place. The lady on the evening shift decided to get her tips by getting half-naked and flirting with boys, which i would not mind if she would work and not only talk. My husband and I had zero attention for a solid 20 minutes. So, besides changing the music to some mumbling rap/r&b, she was a horrible bartender. I hope to come back for better service and classic rock music. Koodos to the food truck! He is fantastic and serves excellent bar food!

Came here for a drink and had a pleasant experience. It felt more like a beer than a beer garden,…read morebut alas, still a great place. Came here on a rainy weekend and it wasn't super busy. There was a big selection of beers to choose from and a bunch of board games to play. The bartender was super friendly and offered good recommendations. Would absolutely come back

Today was my second time here before closing at 4:30 p.m. The first time it was a Sunday I had the…read morecombo platter including a half turkey panini, tortilla soup and garden side salad. The food was good as was the service. The restaurant is classic wide open seating and big wall window views. It feels light and airy. Today the service was six stars out of five and my cheeseburger with the works was fresh and delicious as were the accompanying sweet potato fries. The pomegranate lemonade was refreshing. When my original burger came out well done, they minutes later brought out a fresh medium rare one. From the friendly host to our amazing waiter everyone was warm, friendly and helpful. I look forward to my next visit while at the Roosevelt Field Mall.

I was visiting the mall in LI with a couple friends of mine and we decided to grab lunch at this…read morespot. I got a delicious salad and my friends ordered a couple sandwiches. Overall we had a great time at the restaurant. The service was great, our waitor was friendly, and the food came out in great time. I honestly didn't love how I had to leave the restaurant in order to find a bathroom and I didn't love how I got a little lost but it was a small factor compared to the rest of the meal. The food was great. The everything was perfect, and the ingredients were fresh and delicious. I can't really see myself coming back anytime soon due to scheduling reasons as well as location but if I happen to be at this particular mall again, I would love to come back.

The Frito Misto had a weird sauce and the Black Sea bass that was deboned table side was served to…read moreus with lots of bones. Normally, I don't start a review on a negative but after we left and counting up all the missteps, I felt off. My wife is more forgiving, she liked the Frito Misto and Bolognese. It's hard to believe this was a BBQ spot a few years ago. The glass garage door is still in place, back in the day it was enjoyable during the spring. There's a reason why it's called Sparrow Cocktails. I ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned. Made with Angel's Envy Bourbon and wood smoked chips, this was a great cocktail before dinner. The Frito Misto had a delicate coating, it wasn't overly battered. The green dipping sauce served on the side was bland. It didn't add to the dish and was thin. The Malfalde Bolognese was a hearty portion, we were able to share this large dish between the two of us. Made with beef, veal and pork and simmered in San Marzono tomatoes, this entree satisfies all my pasta cravings. I was looking for some grated cheese, none was offered.. The Back Sea Bass special, IMHO we should have passed. My wife asked about bones and was told they de-bone the fish table side. What was served to us was a fish that was cooked well but was full of small pin bones. We passed on dessert, it was time to go. an expensive meal that doesn't warrant a return visit.

The ambiance was very nice, and the service was attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, the food was…read morenot a favorite for our family. Overall, we found many of the dishes to be overly salty and oily. I ordered the rib sandwich and was disappointed because it wasn't what I expected. I anticipated an actual rib sandwich, but it appeared to be more like shredded beef and didn't have the flavor or texture of ribs. My son ordered the stuff Nutella French Toast and ended up sending them back. The eggs he was served were also quite salty. My daughter did not enjoy her burger, which was unusually thick and difficult to eat as prepared. My wife finished her meal, but she did not find it particularly enjoyable and felt the portion size was too small for the price. I think part of the issue may have been the limited Father's Day brunch menu. Had there been more options available, we might have found dishes that better suited our tastes. Additionally, dessert was not included in the package, which was somewhat disappointing. While the atmosphere and service were definite positives, the food did not meet our expectations. Based on this experience, I'm not sure if I would return.

Ambiance at the Westbury location is a 10/10. I really love the vibe and the welcoming, "home" feel…read moreyou get the moment you walk in--and it stays that way throughout. I've been here several times now, and I've genuinely enjoyed the dishes. That said, even though everything is still very good, some of the menu items have changed. I just wish that when we told our waitress we'd been there before, she would've mentioned that some menu items were updated. We ended up ordering our favorite items because the names were the same on the menu, but the descriptions (how it was prepared) were different--so we didn't think to look closely at the descriptions. For example, the crudo is now a salmon crudo with capers. Before, it was tuna with cucumbers, which I honestly love and prefer over the salmon. The chicken dish was also switched up. When I told friends who haven't gone yet, they were disappointed as well. The chicken dish is now a mushroom sauce version, and we definitely tasted it, but we weren't expecting it to be different when we ordered. Since there are a lot of regular customers, I think it would be helpful to mention when some items have changed, especially when the names stay the same. We didn't even think to read the descriptions because the names looked familiar.

This was our first time trying the Farm Italy in Westbury and I will probably not respect there…read more The service level was very good and the ambience is beautiful however, there was a problem with one of our dishes. When the food was delivered to the table, 3 of the dishes were correct and the fourth one (mine) was the wrong dish. I thought the runner may have grabbed the wrong dish and mine was still in the kitchen and would've come right back out however it looks like the wrong dish was made so I insisted my other three friends eat their dinner and mine finally came after they were more than halfway through. My dish was the ravioli and it was good not great. It was also lukewarm once it was finally delivered and I did not want to send it back again and wait even longer to eat. My friends ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese, Pasta Primavera and the Cacio e Pepe. They enjoyed the Primavera and the Bolognese however they said the Cacio Pepe lacked flavor. Before going into this restaurant, I read the reviews and was skeptical, but wanted to give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt. I understand they are working on improving things, however for me personally, I will not be recommending this restaurant to my friends and family. I may try the Huntington location as that has a better reputation.

I wish I knew about this place sooner. Hidden gem for me. Gorgeous hotel layout, nice restaurant…read morespace, including indoor and outside. Food was delicious.

Looked so cute on OpenTable... but don't let that fool you!!! Got here at 6:20 and didn't see an…read moreappetizer until 7:20. An entire hour for food that was nothing special and the smallest portions I've ever seen. The staff was nice but seemed unprepared and unsure and no one knew the specials, no one could answer a single question, and everything moved at the speed of a snail!!! on!!! sedatives!!! And honestly, the food is just not good. Nothing stood out, nothing worth waiting an hour for, and definitely not worth the price. And the thing is... if they were busy, I'd honestly be like "okay, fine, it happens." But I was literally 1/3 tables in the whole place. Hard to give any grace when it's that empty and still this bad!!! When it's finally Friday and you're excited for dinner out... this ain't it!!! No wonder OpenTable offered me 1000 points to come here lol. Update: We were so over it that we asked for the dessert (included with the prix fixe) to go. Ended up eating it at home in sweats and that was actually the best part of the whole night. The s'mores cookie skillet wasn't bad. So yeah... 2 stars instead of 1 and both of those stars belong to the cookie!!!

The Rose Room, located in the Garden City Hotel, is a cut above the rest. Everything, from the…read morebeautifully decorated dining room to the attentive wait staff, made me feel incredibly pleased. Located in the heart of Garden City, the Rose Room is easily accessible and offers ample parking. Like so many years past, my colleagues and I are always on the hunt for that special place and experience that will elevate our holiday dinner outing. I was so pleased that The Rose Room was selected. As mentioned, the elegance and ambiance of the restaurant are pitch-perfect. The hostess, wait staff, and management all delivered top-notch service. The food was spectacular. I especially enjoyed the bacon maple stripe. My colleagues and I devoured them in seconds. I can't say enough good things about The Rose Room. That said, I am looking forward to my next visit. I would recommend adding The Rose Room to this holiday's restaurant rotation.

During our check in, we were told there was a speakeasy on site. After our event one Saturday…read morenight, we decided to check it out. It's as described by others... if you're staying on site, it's worth checking out but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. We were starving and glad to see some apps on the menu, however, nothing super appealing after you've had a few drinks. We got the shrimp cocktail (3 pieces) and a small charcuterie board. Together this was over $50 before tip and overpriced. I think options are limited because they don't have a kitchen nearby.