Smithtown’s restaurant scene can feel like a revolving door sometimes with so many ownership and name changes.
So when a long-standing restaurant is still bringing their A-game with the same owners, a happy, engaged staff and the same great vibe year after year, it’s something special in this village.
With more than 20 years in the same place, Faraday’s slogan says it all, “…when you just want good food.” They're being modest. There’s much more to this local gem than good food, and it reveals itself in stages.
Walk in from Main Street, and you might be underwhelmed. Pretty much like any neighborhood bar/restaurant. Well-stocked bar with plenty of beer, wine and hard stuff to choose from, the friendly barkeep, a few tables near the bar and a pleasant dining room further back.
And if you stop there, you’ve missed the best part – a hidden courtyard with outdoor tables and an enclosed “greenhouse” filling the narrow space between Faraday's and a dance studio.
From the municipal lot behind the restaurant, you walk down a charming boardwalk into the courtyard. It may be a bit corny, but you don’t feel like you’re in Smithtown at that moment. Only a few restaurants in Smithtown have outdoor dining, and Faraday’s greenhouse has climate control to serve guests all summer long and well into the cold season - completely secluded from Main Street.
And then there’s the food. Their slogan says “good” but I beg to differ. The menu has much more than you might expect for a local bar/restaurant, and to my surprise, the food is really outstanding. Regular choices, sprinkled with some creative versions of typical offerings. Burgers, paninis and sandwiches, pot pie, shepherd's pie, all the way up to steaks, seafood and chicken entrees. Lots of soup and salad options, and tons of appetizer choices.
You might say my favorite dish is a bit unexpected. For all of their red meat, poultry and seafood selections, their Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad ($18) is absolutely epic. There’s so much going on, it takes 24 words to describe it on the menu. Fresh fried chicken, drizzled with BBQ sauce and served with ranch dressing on the side, garnished with corn, tomatoes, beans, tortilla chips and fried onion straws. It’s a huge portion and my absolute favorite for lunch or dinnertime (with enough for leftovers.)
My wife tried the Oktoberfest prix fixe menu ($33) and absolutely loved her goulash. Tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles and a unique reddish sauce with peppers and other vegetables that gave the whole dish a special look and taste. It came with a nice house salad with fresh croutons and a choice of several appetizers (she had the baked clams.)
The bread basket came with several piping hot slices of Italian-style bread – fresh, with a crunchy crust. My unsweetened iced tea tasted fresh-brewed and was delicious.
Faraday’s knows what works for their clientele, they offer a remarkable range of selections and cook it superbly, at a fair price. The most expensive item on the dinner menu is the Bleu Bonnet – shell steak and shrimp scampi in one dish, for just $35. Everything else is in line with the local competition’s prices.
Check out all the menus on their website.
The service is just great – friendly, knowledgeable servers, easy smiles and the right attitude to be working at a local restaurant and bar. When my wife and I left, we heard no fewer than five “thanks for coming” farewells from the staff.
With so many choices in Smithtown, Faradays’ still checks so many boxes for my family and friends. Great food, a unique outdoor dining setting, awesome service and fair prices. What more can you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Belli Rigou
Delious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jules
Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience at Faraday's. As someone with a severe food allergy, I of course always know there is the risk of cross contamination when eating out at any restaurant. Therefore, I always ensure that I address my allergy and double check with wait staff about food items that may be prepared with or near my allergen (especially if I see that my allergen is served at the restaurant which it is indeed at Faraday's). No issue with placing my order and communicated allergen with my server who made note of it. Upon receiving my food, myself and the party I was with were concerned that something containing my allergen was accidentally served with my dish. After getting my server's attention to double check, not only did they laugh at me for asking, they made me feel like I was inconveniencing them for asking such a question. This same person also proceeded to ignore my party for the remainder of our time there and only came to deliver the check after we flagged them down. I am so disappointed in the way I was treated, I felt incredibly embarrassed. In no way was I being accusatory, I just wanted to be safe and ensure that I wasn't about to accidentally eat something that would send me into anaphylaxis 🙃 I am not one to feel inclined to leave negative reviews, but this treatment is simply not acceptable. To me, it does not seem that all the staff at Faraday's take food allergies seriously -- so be forewarned if you are someone that must be mindful of what you eat due to an allergy!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Kevin Shapiro
We ate out back....beautiful patio area. My wife referenced it as the 'secret garden'. My Berlin Burger was excellent. Good pumpkin beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew P
This is my spot!!
I have been coming to faradays for years and it never gets old. I call this place the best kept secret in Smithtown. Cozy location, awesome staff, amazing owners and the food is beyond amazing.
This place and the staff really make you feel like you are home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Lastuvka
Amazing hospitality from Heather the bartender five stars all day long
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
joyce bruno
We had a wonderful meal!! Very relaxing atmosphere the mussels were off the chart !! Very caring waitress we love it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sangjin park
I had lunch with my sister, brother and my two youngest kids, 11 and 14. Our server, Heather, was fantastic. The food was really tasty, I can't recall what everyone had bc we ate there a month ago but I wanted to write about my visit bc our server was just amazing. My daughter left her a message on a napkin. They are dog friendly too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gayle Shami
We were 4 only ones in the place, no one brought us water, lemons or a straw. Had to ask for a menu, no waitress if there was one came over and the food sucked - never again
Food: 1
Service: 1
Margaret McBride
Nice, casual atmosphere. We sat in the back covered patio. Good pub food
Been to this place a few times & always have a good experience. Great food & great drinks, would 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derek Lave
Great pub/restaurant food. We love going there, never had a bad meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Barbbra Kessel
Someone recommended it and we met up for a little dinner and casual drinks and it was great. Food was great service was great we will be back thanks so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Normanton
Englishman in New York. Came in for lunch, had a fantastic burger & beer. Experienced a great service & relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlyn Iris
Dining room and service were top-tier, literally the best atmosphere and friendliest staff in all of Smithtown. I admit, I had only expected the food to be good, but it surpassed my expectations and was phenomenal, no issues with proper temperature cooking, the flavor on the pulled pork is absolutely divine. Service was super quick, and the weight staffed was extremely kind. 11 out of 10 would recommend and will be going back to eat again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Berlin Burger, Mozzarella En Carozza
Smithtown’s restaurant scene can feel like a revolving door sometimes with so many ownership and name changes.
So when a long-standing restaurant is still bringing their A-game with the same owners, a happy, engaged staff and the same great vibe year after year, it’s something special in this village.
With more than 20 years in the same place, Faraday’s slogan says it all, “…when you just want good food.” They're being modest. There’s much more to this local gem than good food, and it reveals itself in stages.
Walk in from Main Street, and you might be underwhelmed. Pretty much like any neighborhood bar/restaurant. Well-stocked bar with plenty of beer, wine and hard stuff to choose from, the friendly barkeep, a few tables near the bar and a pleasant dining room further back.
And if you stop there, you’ve missed the best part – a hidden courtyard with outdoor tables and an enclosed “greenhouse” filling the narrow space between Faraday's and a dance studio.
From the municipal lot behind the restaurant, you walk down a charming boardwalk into the courtyard. It may be a bit corny, but you don’t feel like you’re in Smithtown at that moment. Only a few restaurants in Smithtown have outdoor dining, and Faraday’s greenhouse has climate control to serve guests all summer long and well into the cold season - completely secluded from Main Street.
And then there’s the food. Their slogan says “good” but I beg to differ. The menu has much more than you might expect for a local bar/restaurant, and to my surprise, the food is really outstanding. Regular choices, sprinkled with some creative versions of typical offerings. Burgers, paninis and sandwiches, pot pie, shepherd's pie, all the way up to steaks, seafood and chicken entrees. Lots of soup and salad options, and tons of appetizer choices.
You might say my favorite dish is a bit unexpected. For all of their red meat, poultry and seafood selections, their Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad ($18) is absolutely epic. There’s so much going on, it takes 24 words to describe it on the menu. Fresh fried chicken, drizzled with BBQ sauce and served with ranch dressing on the side, garnished with corn, tomatoes, beans, tortilla chips and fried onion straws. It’s a huge portion and my absolute favorite for lunch or dinnertime (with enough for leftovers.)
My wife tried the Oktoberfest prix fixe menu ($33) and absolutely loved her goulash. Tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles and a unique reddish sauce with peppers and other vegetables that gave the whole dish a special look and taste. It came with a nice house salad with fresh croutons and a choice of several appetizers (she had the baked clams.)
The bread basket came with several piping hot slices of Italian-style bread – fresh, with a crunchy crust. My unsweetened iced tea tasted fresh-brewed and was delicious.
Faraday’s knows what works for their clientele, they offer a remarkable range of selections and cook it superbly, at a fair price. The most expensive item on the dinner menu is the Bleu Bonnet – shell steak and shrimp scampi in one dish, for just $35. Everything else is in line with the local competition’s prices.
Check out all the menus on their website.
The service is just great – friendly, knowledgeable servers, easy smiles and the right attitude to be working at a local restaurant and bar. When my wife and I left, we heard no fewer than five “thanks for coming” farewells from the staff.
With so many choices in Smithtown, Faradays’ still checks so many boxes for my family and friends. Great food, a unique outdoor dining setting, awesome service and fair prices. What more can you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, I had a very disappointing experience at Faraday's. As someone with a severe food allergy, I of course always know there is the risk of cross contamination when eating out at any restaurant. Therefore, I always ensure that I address my allergy and double check with wait staff about food items that may be prepared with or near my allergen (especially if I see that my allergen is served at the restaurant which it is indeed at Faraday's). No issue with placing my order and communicated allergen with my server who made note of it. Upon receiving my food, myself and the party I was with were concerned that something containing my allergen was accidentally served with my dish. After getting my server's attention to double check, not only did they laugh at me for asking, they made me feel like I was inconveniencing them for asking such a question. This same person also proceeded to ignore my party for the remainder of our time there and only came to deliver the check after we flagged them down. I am so disappointed in the way I was treated, I felt incredibly embarrassed. In no way was I being accusatory, I just wanted to be safe and ensure that I wasn't about to accidentally eat something that would send me into anaphylaxis 🙃 I am not one to feel inclined to leave negative reviews, but this treatment is simply not acceptable. To me, it does not seem that all the staff at Faraday's take food allergies seriously -- so be forewarned if you are someone that must be mindful of what you eat due to an allergy!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We ate out back....beautiful patio area. My wife referenced it as the 'secret garden'. My Berlin Burger was excellent. Good pumpkin beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is my spot!!
I have been coming to faradays for years and it never gets old. I call this place the best kept secret in Smithtown. Cozy location, awesome staff, amazing owners and the food is beyond amazing.
This place and the staff really make you feel like you are home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing hospitality from Heather the bartender five stars all day long
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful meal!! Very relaxing atmosphere the mussels were off the chart !!
Very caring waitress we love it all!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had lunch with my sister, brother and my two youngest kids, 11 and 14. Our server, Heather, was fantastic. The food was really tasty, I can't recall what everyone had bc we ate there a month ago but I wanted to write about my visit bc our server was just amazing. My daughter left her a message on a napkin. They are dog friendly too!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We were 4 only ones in the place, no one brought us water, lemons or a straw. Had to ask for a menu, no waitress if there was one came over and the food sucked - never again
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nice, casual atmosphere. We sat in the back covered patio. Good pub food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Been to this place a few times & always have a good experience. Great food & great drinks, would 10/10 recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pub/restaurant food. We love going there, never had a bad meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Someone recommended it and we met up for a little dinner and casual drinks and it was great. Food was great service was great we will be back thanks so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Englishman in New York. Came in for lunch, had a fantastic burger & beer. Experienced a great service & relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dining room and service were top-tier, literally the best atmosphere and friendliest staff in all of Smithtown.
I admit, I had only expected the food to be good, but it surpassed my expectations and was phenomenal, no issues with proper temperature cooking, the flavor on the pulled pork is absolutely divine.
Service was super quick, and the weight staffed was extremely kind. 11 out of 10 would recommend and will be going back to eat again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Berlin Burger, Mozzarella En Carozza
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