50 Best Bars near Lake Ronkonkoma

“Great place! Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.“

“Great place to come have a drink. Good happy hour, and open late with friendly / fun bartenders!!!“

“Lived near this place and drove past it a million times for 10 yrs now... never went in. My hubby has with friends a few times. Wanted to get a bite so I suggested going there... glad we did! The food was fantastic! Lots of friendly faces behind and at the bar. This just turned into our new go to!“

“Amazing staff and every night there is something going on! So much fun loved the karaoke night!“

“Moved out here from Brooklyn and had not been impressed with previous Chinese takeout choices near me. Dah Lee came through big time. I was greeted and taken care of immediately when I came by to order some takeout. The chicken and garlic sauce was delicious, even though it was actually a little sweet. The fries were fresh and crispy. The steamed pork dumplings were juicy from whatever the pork is marinaded in. The fried rice orders were perfectly prepared as well. Good prices for the area. This is my new go to spot for Chinese takeout, and the entire family agrees.“

“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Tap Room (Patchogue) (specifically the Patchogue location). We were invited to a family party, buffet-style. I reached out to the restaurant via email, because I wanted to make sure they could accommodate my daughters food allergies -- eggs, soy, sunflower seeds, tree nuts and peanuts, or I would plan ahead and pack snacks she could safely eat instead. The Culinary Director, Joseph Walsh, called me the next day. He spoke to me for awhile, went over her food allergies, made some suggestions, and assured me that he would come up with something she could safely eat. The morning of the party, he sent me an email to confirm we were coming and his suggestions for a safe meal (rice and beans sauteed with bell peppers, chicken cutlet w/ no egg, and a mixed fruit salad). I emailed him back that just rice and beans and the fruit salad would be fine, because she doesn't eat chicken. He emailed me back, concerned that rice and beans and a fruit salad wouldn't be enough, but I assured him it would be fine because she's only 7 and has anxiety over trying new foods at restaurants (understandably), so sticking with rice and beans and fruit salad, which she's comfortable with, would be perfect. At the event, Joseph told my relative that he wanted to talk to us, and when we arrived, he came to introduce himself, told me that he was making sure everything was prepared separately and would be ready for her shortly. Absolutely fantastic service. We truly, truly appreciated all his care and effort, because that's sadly not the norm most of the time when we try to eat out. Thank you Joseph at the Tap Room in Patchogue!“

“Had the pleasure of choosing Tara Inn for lunch today, every establishment can learn a lesson from the customer service that my friend and I experienced. Upon walking in we were greeted by Peter, Tara’s husband and son-in-law of the founder who named the bar for his daughter 47 years ago. We told him it was our first visit and he offered us seats and welcomed us. The regulars at the bar guided us through the menu and we each had a burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles for $1 per burger expecting very small burgers we were surprised to find them standard sized and deliciously prepared to medium. My friend had the fried shrimp and I had a $13 steamed lobster! Excellent! They offer daily specials and one of the gentleman at the bar told me their steaks are very good. Every staff person went out of their way to make us feel at home. A charismatic women came out from the back and introduced herself as Tara she thanked us for choosing to lunch there. Why can’t other places realize the importance of making a first time patron feel welcome. I
Had a great afternoon enjoying the excellent variety of beers that they provide on tap. The charming decor has probably changed little since the ‘70s and that adds to the vibe. If you want to go to the friendliest bar on Long Island, head over to Tara Inn.“

“Burger excellent with fresh ground beef, making it a cut above. Bisque so good as always. Glad I got 2 orders. Patrice was very personable and it's awesome to see that the even though there are a couple of enhancements, the place still feels the same, down to the music... nice to have the Stones and Aerosmith in the background while waiting for my Togo order. (A non Facebook user went earlier today and asked me to let you know that although it has a few years since his last visit, Twomorrows is still a great, dependable, delicious place!)“

“Exactly what that location needed. Great food, excellent happy hour and friendly staff.“

“We had many parties at Katie’s . Staff was exceptional and took care of everything for me . Brian made sure I had everything I asked for right down to specific music I wanted played and always helped make things perfect. Very reasonably priced and very hard working staff. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!“

“Fantastic place, friendly staff, magnificent food, plenty of tv’s for sport events.“

“Wonderful experience last night ! Food was delicious!“

“Friendly crowd, fun music, great time!“

“Great atmosphere and friendly people“

“I had my husbands 40th birthday here and it was just the best time. The staff is incredible and really felt like friends while providing fantastic service. They didn’t miss a beat and I had many people in attendance raving about goldys! Thank you all!!“

“Used to go here for metal shows when it was Finns. Glad to see the local scence is still alive and well here. Love their stage room. The black lights and the black light recsssive images along with the color changing lights pointed at the pictures make an awesome effect. The sound quality is very good. The art everywhere is great. The bartender was also kind and made good drinks. The bathrooms were clean and upkept well.“

“Best brewery ever. The Adams family makes the best! Accept no substitutions. This is THE place!“

“casual. friendly bartenders.“

“Patrons, bar tenders and owner very friendly and welcoming. I went in by myself, started hitting some pool balls, a patron came up to me and asked if I wanted to play a game. After we played a few games he introduced to some of other guys and gals there. Really nice time for me. When in the area I go back, very relaxing.

Parking: Parking is fine“

“Good music in a no knucklehead environment. Great beer selection.“

“Swan and Jeff are AMAZING! The staff is welcoming and fun. They are VERY ACCOMMODATING with any event ❤️“

“the best in the area!!!!!“

“The owners are simply phenomenal. The $10 entry with a free drink is the absolute best deal in town. The entertainment at Eleanor's is second to none, especially the DJs! Okay, maybe I'm a biased DJ there... LoL“

“Had a great time and the bartender Jason was friendly! Will definitely be back again!“

“What can i say is this is a friendly local pub with great people inside . Steve is a wonderful gentleman who is loved by his patrons simply because he cares about you ❤️.Kim behind the bar is a warm and charming lady who again makes you feel at home.I recommend this place based on the people who patronize the place and people who work there.Karoke is the bomb every Thursday night you wont be disappointed !!!!!!“

“Lost for words.Welconed from the moment I walked in and opened my mouth.Being from Liverpool UK. The conversation went from music to history and everything in-between. Th customers here are far from beyond exceptional.Bobby fhe maintenance, bouncer, plumber, bar attended helper. The guy with a heart of stone. He knows a bot about everything and a gem in a pub for visitors. Thana you.Mario is another gem, bit of a wild card, not a cig, and he will make you laugh all night. He's a loud character and so nice to know.This is a great pub.LCF game“

“My first time here. For my cousins 40th!! The staff was amazing. The manager Carlos was on top of everything. The server (not sure her name) was amazing !! Rich the owner was hands on helping out. Great atmosphere. I’ve worked in the Industry my whole life.i Will def be back. Food was great too!!! Lots of TVs for sports. Great Job Rich and staff!!“

“The food is geat. The staff is amazing, I was there last night for my son's bday and they had a fundraiser and the staff worked so hard to serve everyone as quickly as they could.“

“Went a few weeks ago with a friend. Bartenders were great and responsive despite a packed crowd. Atmosphere was fun, with a great mix of ages and lifestyles represented. Place has been there forever so they must be doing something right.“

“The quintessential neighborhood bar. Lot's of regulars that work in the trades/union members. Good-natured banter all around.As a woman in a predominantly male bar, I was included in the conversation, and had a great time. The bartender went out of her way to recommend good places to eat and she felt like an old friend. Love her!“

“I have to say I love this place Food is so good and fresh The people are so nice and welcoming If your looking for a nice bar with great food at a good price I highly recommend Bartenders are wonderful“

“Awesome atmosphere and beer!!! Bartenders are awesome as well“

“I love this place! They provide tasty meals, their menu is decent, The cook in that place is well trained, I enjoy very much tasting all their food. The food is consistently of high qualtity, the service towards the visitors is very good too. I go often to this restaurant and I not even once was unhappy. I recommend it to all.“

“Let me say this, any review of ones favorite hangout is biased, so here I go, if u look for fancy or food this isn't it, I suggest u stick with what u familiar with, I love this place, a quintessential dive bar, been going there for years, gritty, rough and LI CHARMING, great people, bartenders as well as locals, (sometimes crazy, nutty, friendly, funny, humble, normal or a little misery) it's all here, 20 years and never felt hostile, go check it out everyone is welcome, CHEERS“

“The owner's are fantastic people!“

“Mon tues sat coem visit me from 11-7“

“Came here on a whim the other night and had an amazing time. The people here were so friendly and kind. The bartender Sue (lol idk how to spell it) she was a gem helped me feel really comfortable. The drinks were reasonably priced. The people here take pool seriously though so bring your game face. Parking was easy & I suggest paying & tipping with cash. Oh and most importantly the bathroom was clean!!“

“Excellent food and staff! Highly recommended!“

“You know that pub that never fails, that pub that always greets you with a smile that comes from the heart rather than the intention of taking your money, that pub that watches your back if you come in alone, that pub that stands up for female comfort and security during a night out, that pub that leaves you with dream like memorable moments when your week has been nothing but a nightmare. Well, to put it simply, this is that pub.“

“Place is a dump. Drugs all over. People in and out of the bathroom doing them No one seemed to care. Also went outside for a few minutes and came back all my money was gone. Bartender said she thought I left. I had just ordered a drink. Stay away“

“I had my wedding reception in smithtown and decided to host an after party at Foley’s. It was the perfect location and atmosphere I was looking for. There was plenty of space for 60+ people to party on! The pool table was a big hit in the back and there was outdoor seating for our guest to get fresh air. Stacey was amazing at organizing everything we needed; from the food to the drink options, and even included a DJ with kareoke for us. The bartenders were super friendly and on point with the drinks! Would recommend 10/10.“

“Went here last night, food and staff were amazing! Can’t wait to go back.“

“One of the best, if not the best restaurant in Bay Shore, period! The food is fabulous and the portions are tremendous. Try it for yourself and I bet you'll agree. Order the pork chop and see if you can finish it!“