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    The Main Event

    3.6 (211 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Stephanie T.

    My coworkers and I came to The Main Event for happy hour one weekday after work. The Main Event is located on Broadhollow Rd in Farmingdale, NY and there are plenty of parking spots. The Main Event is a 10,000 square feet restaurant and sports bar. There are two bars, more than 80 HD TV's, outdoor patio, and private room. We had reserved a section by the bar area and it is very spacious. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. We ordered and shared classic buffalo wings, extreme nachos, mozzarella sticks, and breaded chicken fingers. It was good bar food and the portions were good. Staff were very friendly. We will definitely be back!

    Wings, anyway you want them.
    Kris K.

    After movies, The Main Event Restaurant in Farmingdale. Great sports bar, so many tv's, greeted and welcomed, no reservations. Party of 6, sat right away. A great place for burgers and wings. Our waitress made us feel welcome and all the food was cooked perfectly.

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    Marc K.

    Overall...for this visit...will brand this restaurant the Stain Event There was a kids party while we were having a lunch and it was so loud I had to holler to be heard and couldn't hear what was being said to me. Check out my decibel meter screen shot. Service was good to great. She came by often and seldom let my glass run dry. The food was eh. Wings were good but not great. Potato skins were lukewarm warm and the cheese had congealed. Salad had some browns but was good. IF YOU LIKE MY REVIEWS PLEASE FRIEND ME and ask to be notified!

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    Anthony P.

    I recently visited The Main Event in Farmingdale and had a great time! One of the highlights was the numerous TVs available to catch any sporting event. I ordered the steak tidbits, which were delicious and cooked to perfection. I also tried the fried clam strips, which were good but slightly overcooked. The atmosphere was fun and energetic, making for a lively dining experience. The service was good, but our server could have been a bit more attentive and checked in with us more frequently. It's a great spot to catch a game or meet friends for a casual dinner. Its great for kids too - they have a great kids menu and our kids had a lot of fun watching sports while eating dinner. The restaurant also has a large bar area, perfect for adults to hang out and enjoy a drink. Overall, I would recommend The Main Event for a fun night out and some great food.

    Raymond K.

    Went here to visit some old friends and watch the Yankee game. TVs all over the place. Not a bad seat in the house. Probably a great spot for Sunday football. We ordered a bunch of food, I had the roast beef dip. Very good. Big pretzle was good also. We had a great server, beers were cold, food was good, great company, Yankees game. Couldn't ask for anything more. If I was still on Long Island , it would be a regular spot to watch sports.

    It's obvious lol
    Mickey C.

    Greetings Fellow Yelpers, My 1st review of 2024 ( I've been busy) Met a large group of friends for Super Bowl LVII . It was my first time visiting this venue which is an open atmosphere with 2 bars and dining room seatings along with patio seating in the warm months an quite an ample parking lot. I had already eaten at an earlier get together so I didn't order any food. I picked on some group apps which were good. I will update this review on food on my next visit . TV's are plenty full and it was a very comfortable atmosphere. Bartenders were pretty good considering it was a group of 25+ Very clean venue with spotless restrooms. Shout out to Mike the owner who made his presence know making all facets of the night were good . The kitchen did get backed up for about 45 minutes but you were alerted prior to ordering. Kudos. It was Super Bowl Sunday and busy!

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    Amanda K R.

    When it's busy- service is questionable but... Sports bar atmosphere Loud, tons of tv's Great for parties Priced accordingly Ample parking

    Tara L.

    We had our daughter's first birthday party here, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The staff at the main event was so incredibly helpful and even helped us hang banners and do everything we needed to do to prepare for the party. They were always available whenever we had questions before the party and were extremely accommodating. Everyone was raving about the food and how it was the perfect space for a birthday party. We actually had access to two huge rooms, which was great for various entertainment we had, and they were able to close off one room with shades to make it more private. I would highly recommend an event here, and Gina, the manager, was incredible to work with!

    Eggplant parm, Grilled Mix Veggie Quesadillas, Chicken Francese, Caesar Salad and The Main Event Pasta
    Shawnie J.

    When our company has holiday parties this seems to be one of the go to restaurants. From the bartender to waiters and busboys the service was good. The ambiance is busy with all of the winter holidays coming up and there is a screen in every viewpoint. The food was delicious I finished my plate, some of the best eggplant parm I've ever had.

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    Awesome place. Love the wings the best. Raw oysters good too. Huge place, huge bar, trivia night. Great energy.

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    Food is amazing,,, c services were great. And the whole place is sports. Sports. And the owner is " one of the boys "

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    Love this place for loads of TVs to watch any sporting event of your choice. Better than average pub fare. Friendly staff. Good drinks.

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    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.

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