This restaurant is on the ground floor of a catering hall. It is roomy enough for tens of people…read more An easily-located venue for after-work parties, birthdays, celebrations and other events, Metropolitan Bar and Restaurant has a huge parking lot where guests park for free. There are five tv screens and one bar. There is also a cozy fireplace surrounded by armchairs. Each of the many tables accommodate about four to six people. There is also a grand piano and a dance floor. Outside, there is a patio for outdoor dining that has many heat lamps. I came here at 4pm when the restaurant opens and Happy Hour begins. I was the only patron there. Rekha, who co-owns this restaurant with her husband Raj, greeted me as soon as I walked in the door. She explained that the crowd really begins around 6 p.m. Adam the bartender prepared me a refreshingly good Cucumber Elderflower Gimlet. Greg the chef made a juicy and delicious 16 oz. Black Angus Ribeye Steak.with sautéed garlic spinach and baked potatoes au gratin. He also baked the tasty Italian cheesecake with blueberry compote that I devoured for dessert. Greg told me that he is a graduate of NYIT. If ever you are looking for an event venue or for a place to hang out after work, check out Metropolitan Bar and Restaurant. It is certainly worth a try because the staff is friendly and accommodating, and the food is good.

I had a nice experience at Metropolitan. We started with the Lychee Martini and Old Fashion . Then…read morefor an appetizer had the plantain nachos with beef brisket. It was my absolute favorite! The artisanal cheese board was huge. For Dinner we had the Mixed Metropolitan Grill which can feed two and then we finished with the cheesecake. Staff was extremely friendly.

This has been on my list for a while, and I'm glad I finally got to try it! Rustic Root is a…read morefarm-to-table restaurant, and I love that they write who they partner with on their giant chalkboard. I made a reservation for two on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was pretty busy, but they had our table ready even though we arrived 30 minutes early. Our server was Evelyn, and she was so sweet and she helped us when we were trying to decide between two desserts and three appetizers. We ordered: - Spring Salad (5/5) this tasted so good with the fresh mango, the snap peas, and the carrot ginger dressing. - Faroe Islands Salmon (5/5) I only tasted the rice, and not the salmon itself, but the rice was so good, and I just kept on stealing more from the plate. - Roasted-Half Chicken (4/5) This was my own entrée, and I loved how the chicken was crispy, and I also really liked the garlic mashed potatoes, but the only thing that I did not think worked well with the dish was the swiss chard. I think it would've tasted better with spinach. - Strawberry Cheesecake (4/5) this was surprisingly very light for a cheesecake, we ended up finishing all of it, and the whipped cream was really good. The strawberries were not my favorite, I kind of wish that they were just fresh slices of strawberries, but to each their own. All in all, this was a super solid meal, there's plenty of parking, and the restaurant is quite spacious, and the single bathrooms are also pretty large.

Rustic Root was a real disappointment, especially given the atmosphere and the expectations we had…read moregoing in. We started with the baby back ribs. Unfortunately, the meat had an oddly gamey flavor that immediately raised questions about the quality or freshness. The sauce itself was decent, but it wasn't enough to save the ribs. For entrées, we ordered the steak frites and the half chicken. The steak was maybe a 5/10, and that's being generous. The meat itself was underwhelming, and the accompanying steak sauce actually made matters worse rather than complementing it. Even stranger was the side salad, which somehow had a noticeable fishy smell and taste--definitely not something you expect from a fresh salad. The half chicken was easily the biggest disappointment. It had an unpleasant flavor that came across as spoiled or rotten, to the point where it was difficult to eat. The potatoes alongside it were about a 4/10--bland and forgettable. Overall, much of the food had the taste and texture of something that had been frozen and reheated rather than freshly prepared. Ironically, the fries may have been the best thing we ate all night. Then again, fries are a pretty low bar to clear--and thankfully, they managed not to mess those up. The restaurant was also a bit chilly inside, which didn't help the experience. And on a less serious note, the Diet Coke deserves a mention. Put it next to a McDonald's Diet Coke--and we all know McDonald's is the gold standard--and this one is just sad. I don't enjoy leaving overly negative reviews, but when you're paying restaurant prices, there should be a baseline expectation of freshness and quality. Between the questionable ribs, fishy salad, poor steak, and especially the chicken, this meal fell well below that standard. Food: 3/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Fries: Somehow the MVP

Will, our waiter did a great job, he's really experienced and he's got a great attituderead 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.

Food: 4/5 - I came here with my bf's family and we got about 5 pasta dishes and a cauliflower…read morepizza. All of their fresh pastas are very yummy but the biggest standout was the truffle gnocchi. I ordered many truffle pastas in NY and across Italy and this was the best Ive had by far. We ahead with this restaurant to host a bridal shower and everything was lovely. I had the baked Branzino the second time I visited and it was tasted fresh but lacked flavor. Great cocktails and extensive wine list! Service: 5/5 - friendly staff that are fast and efficient. Ambiance: 5/5 - I love it! It's dark inside during the day but has lovely wall art even on the ceilings. Warm lighting everywhere and feels very intimate and romantic.

Great service, great menu selection for both food and drinks. Great atmosphere…read more Fish was over-cooked I so wanted to give this place five stars. The fried artichokes were fantastic. The meatball appetizer was cool. Our drinks were amazing. That said my brother got the halibut. I got the red snapper special. They need to learn how to cook fish both were incredibly overcooked and the weight staffed and come over to check on us and we are honestly in a rush to head back to a concert so we just ate it and gave a decent tip and there was really no time to really tell them what was going on in terms of the cookery of the fish, but hopefully they see this and slap their cook around a little bit. Let them know that they need to take the fish off a little bit sooner. Can't wait to go back and try it again though and hopefully they'll know how to cook fish by then. But I'll probably end up getting a pizza or something I'm

Reminiscent of a recent trip to Mexico City...the food here delivers incredibly flavorful dishes!…read more I was surprised to find such a gem in Glen Cove! The guacamole was excellent. I had the carnitas bowl and it was delicious! There's a flavor profile that I only recall experiencing in Mexico City. I'm visiting from Southern California and we have great Mexican food but this tops it! We also got the salmon bowl where we substituted chicken for an extra charge and it was excellent! This will be on every trip from now on!

Since we were in Glen Cove, we decided to give this place another try, but I honestly regret it. I…read moretried to make a reservation online, but the system showed no tables were available. However, when I called the store, I was able to get a reservation right away. I expected it to be packed, but when we arrived, the restaurant was almost empty, there was only one person in the dining area and two at the bar. We ordered a Corona, a lemonade, an apple juice, and a coconut margarita. The margarita was very small for the price and didn't have much coconut flavor. For dinner, we had the fajitas, a steak bowl, three cheese quesadilla for the kids, and the chorizo-loaded fries. The fries were the only thing I actually enjoyed. The fajitas and steak bowl lacked authentic flavor, and for $50, the platter only had three shrimp and a few pieces of steak and chicken buried under a huge pile of peppers and onions. To top it off, we waited 10 minutes for the churros after asking to sing 'Happy Birthday' to my daughter. For $250, this experience was definitely not worth it, and we won't be returning. Ya que estábamos en Glen Cove, decidimos darle otra oportunidad a este lugar, pero sinceramente me arrepiento. Intenté hacer una reserva en línea, pero el sistema decía que no había mesas disponibles. Sin embargo, llamé al restaurante y pude reservar de inmediato. Esperaba que estuviera lleno, pero cuando llegamos, el lugar estaba casi vacío; solo había una persona en el comedor y dos en la barra. Pedimos una Corona, una limonada, un jugo de manzana y una margarita de coco. La margarita era muy pequeña para el precio y casi no sabía a coco. De comer, pedimos fajitas, un tazón de carne (steak bowl), una quesadilla de queso para los niños y las papas con chorizo. Las papas fueron lo único que disfruté. Las fajitas y el tazón de carne no tenían un buen sabor mexicano; por $50, el plato solo traía tres camarones y unos pocos pedazos de carne y pollo bajo una montaña de cebollas y pimientos. Para colmo, esperamos 10 minutos por los churros después de pedir que le cantaran 'Feliz Cumpleaños' a mi hija. Por $250, definitivamente no valió la pena y no volveremos.

Skara Taverna is a beautiful family owned restaurant. We made reservations via open table for a…read moreSunday brunch. Upon arrival we were greeted by the sweetest waitress who was so welcoming. We sat down and she gave us our menus. They have an amazing brunch deal for $27 which includes and entree, and a drink. We ordered the burger, the souvlaki sandwich and the avocado toast dish. All were very good and fresh. The burger had unique Greek flavors with hints of oregano, and other herbs. I really liked it but if you're into a traditional burger this isn't for you. The bread and olive oil they serve at the beginning was so good. The Bellini I had was so good. We all enjoyed our dishes and the service was outstanding! Def give this place a try! :-)

It was our first time trying Skara, and we were really excited because we love Mediterranean…read morecuisine and live nearby. We ordered a variety of appetizers including hummus, baba ghanoush, honey baked feta, grilled octopus, dates wrapped in bacon, and the special salmon tartare. The grilled octopus was excellent--perfectly cooked with great flavor. The honey baked feta and dates wrapped in bacon were also very good and enjoyable. However, the hummus and baba ghanoush were quite disappointing, as both lacked flavor and didn't stand out at all. The salmon tartare was unfortunately the low point of the meal. It was overly oily, poorly presented, and not enjoyable to eat. Overall, the experience was mixed for a first visit: a few standout dishes, but several misses that made the meal feel inconsistent.

There were 5 of us for brunch, reservations are recommended! The service was good and the food has…read moreimproved a great deal. I had the eggs Benedict with salmon and the eggs were cooked perfectly, nothing runny on the outside and the yolk with just enough firmness around the edge to hold its shape but plenty of golden lava to dip into. The ice cube in my cousins brunchtini had flowers frozen into them- orchids? The impressive stack of fried crispy zucchini with garlic potato sauce were not overly greasy. Seating inside or outside, for dinner or lounging, plus plenty of parking in their own lot.

I celebrated my birthday here back in April, and Hendrick's Tavern absolutely delivered. While I've…read morevisited for brunch before and always enjoyed it, this was my first time experiencing their dinner service, and now I understand why so many people rave about it. The first thing that surprised me was how packed the restaurant was on a Monday night. That alone speaks volumes about the quality of the food and service. Despite how busy it was, the staff remained attentive, professional, and welcoming throughout the evening. Everything we ordered was excellent. The tuna appetizer was incredibly fresh, the crab cake was packed with flavor, and the short rib was fall apart tender and cooked to perfection. We also shared a pizza that disappeared quickly from the table because it was just that good. The cocktails were well made, and even dessert was a standout, the perfect ending to a birthday dinner. The atmosphere strikes a great balance between upscale and comfortable, making it ideal for date nights, celebrations, or simply a great dinner out. It's not often that a restaurant excels across appetizers, entrées, drinks, and dessert, but Hendrick's Tavern manages to do exactly that. If you're considering a visit, make a reservation, even on a weekday. A packed Monday night tells you everything you need to know.

We came in for a quick drink. The cocktails were spirit forward which I enjoy. The martini we…read moreordered was perfectly chilled and the Manhattan was delicious. They also give complimentary snacks with your drinks.

This bar was amazing. Very welcoming. Diverse. Wonderful tastings. I highly recommend this bar for…read morea drink or for lunch. The place is very well maintained and upscale. The bathrooms are clean. The food and drinks are tasty. I am looking forward to my next dinner here.