The fun people at the Bench talked my son into trying the Philly cheese steak even though they did not want peppers, and of course he loved it because it was yummy! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas G.
Always good. Good staff. Good people. I highly recommend. The bench is a staple in the community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TMacman
This is a cute little bar restaurant scene typical of the old school, North Shore Allwood, colonial Feel with friendly faces, and eclectic crowd, cold beer with a great selection of drinks. The food has a large menu from the simplest of a bread, pretzel with dip to hamburgers and steaksa young friendly crowd with a great vibe if you ever wanna get away and have a little fun and listen to some music. This is your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Honey Chix Sand
Janet
Standard bar fare and environment. Local dive with an elevation dinning experience
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Frank Paciulli
Got to go on a date with my future wife here. Would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
S\u0026L Mobile Homes
I recently hosted my baby shower at this restaurant, and I can’t recommend it enough! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely wonderful. Jessica, who coordinated everything for us, was outstanding—so attentive, kind, and genuinely invested in making sure everything went smoothly.
The entire staff went above and beyond to help my husband set up, doing far more than we expected. Their teamwork and professionalism were truly impressive. We chose the brunch menu, and the food was phenomenal.
Throughout the event, Jessica checked in on me and my guests multiple times, making sure we had everything we needed. They even helped my party host organize and set up the games, which added such a personal touch to the celebration. After the party, the team helped clean up, which was such a huge relief and greatly appreciated.
As someone who’s worked in the service industry for years, I recognize great service when I see it—and this team was great to us. The atmosphere was perfect for our celebration, warm and welcoming. If you're considering throwing a party here, don’t hesitate. It was the perfect place to celebrate such a special day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sciottos
Hip, locals joint - varied menu/something for everyone - live music…an interesting ‘fusion’ of Doo-Wop, Country and old Hippie tunes that seems to play well with the mix of locals and college students you’ll find here.
Great panini sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
matt odonnell
A can't miss place in stony brook..great gals...great bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
gary schmidt
Jana and Ashlynn were absolutely amazing! The service was top-tier from start to finish — friendly, fast, and just overall fun to be around. They made the whole experience feel effortless and personal. You can tell they genuinely care about the people they’re serving. If you’re lucky enough to have them behind the bar, you’re in good hands. Can’t recommend them enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rob N
Visited again yesterday. Still an awesome place for food fun and friends ! Great food and the staff is so friendly too!
The bartender was awesome. The food was ready at the time it was supposed to be and it tasted nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Wings
Ashley Mari
One of our favorite date night spots! The staff is amazing especially Christina!! We absolutely love coming every Tuesday for bingo night as well! We also love that we can use our toast rewards to get a discount, whats better than that! The atmosphere is so adorable they decorate for every single holiday, though we are there every week and have never seen the manager he/she does keep the place looking amazing. Thank you to the kind servers who keep our date night away from the kiddos enjoyable!
*update manager rich is just as amazing. Thank you to everyone ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Freshly Baked Bavarian Pretzel, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Famous House-Made Mozzarella Sticks, Side Salad, Buffalo Wings
Heather Ginan
Attended a private party. Food was great and service was awesome. Had a great time!
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Famous House-Made Mozzarella Sticks
S W
The Service was excellent and the staff was amazing. With so many people celebrating the holiday they handled everyone with excellence.
The Bench has a lively, upbeat bar and pub vibe that’s perfect if you’re looking for energy and a good time. However, it’s worth noting that the crowd is predominantly college students, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If that’s your scene, you’ll love the electric atmosphere, but if you’re looking for a quieter or more diverse crowd, this might not be your go-to spot.
That said, the food is a highlight! Their burgers are fast, fresh, and flavorful, and the hot wings hit the spot every time. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or joining the college crowd for drinks, The Bench has its charm. Just keep in mind—it’s mostly a college bar, so plan accordingly!
The fun people at the Bench talked my son into trying the Philly cheese steak even though they did not want peppers, and of course he loved it because it was yummy! Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always good. Good staff. Good people. I highly recommend. The bench is a staple in the community.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a cute little bar restaurant scene typical of the old school, North Shore Allwood, colonial Feel with friendly faces, and eclectic crowd, cold beer with a great selection of drinks. The food has a large menu from the simplest of a bread, pretzel with dip to hamburgers and steaksa young friendly crowd with a great vibe if you ever wanna get away and have a little fun and listen to some music. This is your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot Honey Chix Sand
Standard bar fare and environment. Local dive with an elevation dinning experience
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Got to go on a date with my future wife here. Would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I recently hosted my baby shower at this restaurant, and I can’t recommend it enough! From start to finish, the experience was absolutely wonderful. Jessica, who coordinated everything for us, was outstanding—so attentive, kind, and genuinely invested in making sure everything went smoothly.
The entire staff went above and beyond to help my husband set up, doing far more than we expected. Their teamwork and professionalism were truly impressive. We chose the brunch menu, and the food was phenomenal.
Throughout the event, Jessica checked in on me and my guests multiple times, making sure we had everything we needed. They even helped my party host organize and set up the games, which added such a personal touch to the celebration. After the party, the team helped clean up, which was such a huge relief and greatly appreciated.
As someone who’s worked in the service industry for years, I recognize great service when I see it—and this team was great to us. The atmosphere was perfect for our celebration, warm and welcoming. If you're considering throwing a party here, don’t hesitate. It was the perfect place to celebrate such a special day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hip, locals joint - varied menu/something for everyone - live music…an interesting ‘fusion’ of Doo-Wop, Country and old Hippie tunes that seems to play well with the mix of locals and college students you’ll find here.
Great panini sandwiches.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
A can't miss place in stony brook..great gals...great bar
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jana and Ashlynn were absolutely amazing! The service was top-tier from start to finish — friendly, fast, and just overall fun to be around. They made the whole experience feel effortless and personal. You can tell they genuinely care about the people they’re serving. If you’re lucky enough to have them behind the bar, you’re in good hands. Can’t recommend them enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited again yesterday. Still an awesome place for food fun and friends ! Great food and the staff is so friendly too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Dip, Chicken Wings
Restaurantji Recommends
The bartender was awesome. The food was ready at the time it was supposed to be and it tasted nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buffalo Wings
One of our favorite date night spots! The staff is amazing especially Christina!! We absolutely love coming every Tuesday for bingo night as well! We also love that we can use our toast rewards to get a discount, whats better than that! The atmosphere is so adorable they decorate for every single holiday, though we are there every week and have never seen the manager he/she does keep the place looking amazing. Thank you to the kind servers who keep our date night away from the kiddos enjoyable!
*update manager rich is just as amazing. Thank you to everyone ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Freshly Baked Bavarian Pretzel, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Famous House-Made Mozzarella Sticks, Side Salad, Buffalo Wings
Attended a private party. Food was great and service was awesome. Had a great time!
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings, Famous House-Made Mozzarella Sticks
The Service was excellent and the staff was amazing. With so many people celebrating the holiday they handled everyone with excellence.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Freshly Baked Bavarian Pretzel, Chicken Wings
The Bench has a lively, upbeat bar and pub vibe that’s perfect if you’re looking for energy and a good time. However, it’s worth noting that the crowd is predominantly college students, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If that’s your scene, you’ll love the electric atmosphere, but if you’re looking for a quieter or more diverse crowd, this might not be your go-to spot.
That said, the food is a highlight! Their burgers are fast, fresh, and flavorful, and the hot wings hit the spot every time. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or joining the college crowd for drinks, The Bench has its charm. Just keep in mind—it’s mostly a college bar, so plan accordingly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Calamari, Buffalo Wings
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