Reviews for The Bench in Stony Brook, NY
1st time there this Saturday, went with a group of 8 and had a 30 minute wait. They have a nice area out back where you can... have a drink while you wait if you don't want to wait at the bar. Dining area was very clean and looked nice, seating wascomfortable. Ordered ever appetizer and it was all delicious especially the meatballs and the shrimp. Menu has something foreveryone, 8 people ordered 7 different meals and everyone left happy and full. Staff was amazing, friendly and attentivewithout being overly present especially our waitress Sydney. At around 11pm the place started to clear out and by 12 we werethe only ones there playing games outside while having 1 last drink. Price was far less than we expected at the end of a nightof moderate drinking and over eating. I was the designated driver so I can't comment on the quality of the drinks but myfriends were very happy at the end of the night. Read more
Great apps, great service, great atmosphere! My first time in. I was part of a mid-sized group trying chicken quesadillas,... barbecue wings, mini empanadas, mozzarella sticks, and sliders. All of them delicious ????. Good selection on tap. Highlyrecommend The Bench! We'll be back! 10.6.22 update - still great. Try the Giant pretzel, or better yet, the mozzarella sticks! Read more
Food is amazing. I ordered the calamari and pierogi for appetizers, and the bench protein bowl with shrimp for dinner. Service... is great! Read more
This place is legendary! I walked in the back entrance and was immediately greeted by a nice man sitting at the table on the... left. He warmly stated to "watch my step" as there is a small stair leading to the bar area and one can easily stumble if notprepared. I thanked him and he returned to sipping his beer and gin and tonic. I got a table at the bar and there was a tableto my right which seemed to be full of friends/regulars. One person (who I assumed was the leader) had the nicest set of whitehair I have ever seen - and was furiously logging notes into his laptop. I was sheepishly jealous of his dome. Anothergentleman, who had the exotic look of being Caribbean, kept trying to get $50 from an older German fellow, and it all seemed tobe in good fun. The bartenders were profoundly nice and very attentive. I started with an ice cold adult beverage and theyeven asked if I wanted a glass. Really hit the spot. Then an obnoxiously loud phone rang out from the table on my right. Ahandsome fellow, with a back like a bulldozer, answered with a loud "WHAT?", and then proceeded to speak Cantonese. The othersat the table found this funny. For a minute I thought that the dwarf actor Billy Barty was also there at the table, but itturned it he was just a short bald guy whom everyone seemed to jest with. I got hungry and I ordered from the "specials menu"- a menu that changes every month. The food came out amazingly fast considering how busy the place was. My meal was to diefor. Everything came out perfect. I asked the bartender for another drink, but my words were drowned out by an extremely loudItalian guy who just showed up and was quoting Rocky Balboa. However, I just looked at the bartender and no words needed to besaid. My glass was full in an instant. That's great service. I will definitely be coming back!!!! Read more
Had my daughter?s christening party at The Bench 2 weeks ago. Fantastic job done by everyone! The food was delicious, and... service top notch. They even catered to some of my guest?s dietary restrictions and provided something delicious for them toeat, as well! Definitely consider this place if you?re planning a party. Read more
Good food and a great staff. I would definitely return. We had Mozzarella Sticks, chicken fingers, meatballs and chicken bacon... ranch panini. Read more
Great memories from here. Tasty food at a affordable price during happy hour. Staff are friendly and customer centric.
Vannessa was the best. From start to end she was there to help me and make sure I was happy and satisfied with everything. Will... 100% be back, for all future diners, ask for Vannesa she will take care of you! Read more