A Better Place Bar & Grill, Inc.

Ended up here 2 nights in a row due to the food and beer selection. The first night I had the Atomic Burger and wings. The burger was solid, cooked well and I appreciated the raw jalapeños on top. For wings, I went with their house sauces, the Dream Weaver and Rigor Mortis. Both great sauces and the wings were cooked nicely. The second night I just got wings, Dream Weaver and Death Rattle. Those Death Rattle wings…wow. I love hot foods but these were on another level. This was admittedly a little disappointing since their house hot sauce is not really hot at all and these were off the charts. They have a solid selection of beer, around 20 taps. Staff was eager to pour samples which was nice with so many. Beers were around $9-$11 per pint, which felt expensive in my opinion. 4% cash discount

FOOD: was amazing 10/10 We got spinach dip and chicken sandwiches one night Then wings, the pulled pork mac, and onion soup the next night. They have amazing homemade fun sauces. Prices are great! DRINKS: were delicious we got beer, vodka baybreezes, and cosmo shots that came in beaker shot glasses and were so cute! ATMOSPHERE: was SO COOL and felt like a home town spot to go and also for visitors. STAFF: They were all so friendly and welcoming and went above and beyond to answer any questions or give recommendations and make us comfortable! Very quick service and absolutely loved it here would return and reccomend!

We were hungry hippos after shopping at the Woodbury Commons shopping center all day and an informative young gentleman (hello Anthony!) at the Tods store recommended this restaurant. Literally minutes away from the shopping center, this place was more like "Cheers" than a restaurant. Plenty of tables were available at 8:30 on a Saturday night, but the bar was full to capacity. Our server Justin was affable and knowledgeable about the menu. We quickly ordered the French onion soup, a black and blue burger (bacon and blue cheese) and a brisket burger. A house stout and a gingery cider accompanied our meal. Saturday night is also karaoke night here and some pretty talented folks performed their hearts out. Good food, good music, good vibes. An excellent place to enjoy a Saturday night.

Wings alone are enough to bring me back! Food here is incredible! So many great wing sauces.

My family and I had an amazing time. Our bartender/server was extremely cool and made us feel like a family: super welcomed! The food was absolutely delicious and the music certainly contribute to our positive and great experience. Everything here was perfect! 🤩

We went at a weird time, 4:30 PM, so naturally we were the only customers there. Our waiter was attentive & friendly. The food was fine, but not spectacular. I ordered a bean burger with Gouda, & I couldn’t taste much of the cheese at all. My husband had the cowboy burger & said it was serviceable. The fries were crispy & slightly burnt, but we didn’t mind. For the two of us, two burgers, and a beer, we spent about $40 with tip. Overall it was a nice experience for hungry people who wanted a burger.

The place is deceivingly modest on the outside. Inside it is filled with life and good vibes. We went as a family with two kids and had a great time. We even got to play some darts. Music isn’t too loud and staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. Buffalo chicken rangoons, burgers and sliders are great. Mac and Cheese and spinach dip are just ok. Will go back to try the vegan options which looked amazing.

Best community bar in the Hudson valley! Friendly staff, amazing owner who cares about her customers, service & the experience!! The culture here is grounded & welcoming! Annie is festive & celebrated every American holiday & tradition by decorating the bar! Halloween & Xmas decorations are top tier! The food is to die for, especially the wings & burgers!! Last but not least; the drinks, full fall for yall favorite drinks & beer tabs! Paying with cash? Perfect, you’ll even get a 4% discount of your check!

If you're looking for an excellent spot for good eats, drinks and a friendly atmosphere then this is the best place in central valley by far. a go-to spot for me. The drinks are top notch and the food specials usually have cool creative things.

After shopping at the outlets and not wanting to get the generic food court food, I found this place! Ambiance is bar-like, and welcoming. I ordered the Mac and cheese and Mutt's chicken sandwich. The Mac and cheese was okay, it was missing something but I couldn't quite pinpoint what. The mutt's chicken sandwich was DELICIOUS!! The fries were SO good! There are so many delicious sounding menu options, I think I'll have to return at least 5 more times to try them all! I HIGHLY recommend this place! I expected typical bar food, but this was way better! And the service was great!

I like the bar atmosphere and the employees, but there's no air conditioning, and it was extremely hot inside when I visited. It's hotter in this bar then it is outside. I honestly don't know how the employees manage to work in that heat--huge respect to them for staying friendly and helpful despite the uncomfortable conditions. The staff really are the highlight here--they're doing their best, but it's hard to enjoy the experience when you're sweating just standing still. Management seriously needs to invest in cooling the space. Customers are uncomfortable, and it's not fair to expect employees to work in that kind of heat. I'd love to come back when it's more comfortable, but for now, I hope they make some changes.

We were hungry hippos after shopping at the Woodbury Commons shopping center all day and an informative young gentleman (hello Anthony!) at the Tods store recommended this restaurant. Literally minutes away from the shopping center, this place was more like "Cheers" than a restaurant. Plenty of tables were available at 8:30 on a Saturday night, but the bar was full to capacity. Our server Justin was affable and knowledgeable about the menu. We quickly ordered the French onion soup, a black and blue burger (bacon and blue cheese) and a brisket burger. A house stout and a gingery cider accompanied our meal. Saturday night is also karaoke night here and some pretty talented folks performed their hearts out. Good food, good music, good vibes. An excellent place to enjoy a Saturday night.

This place doesn't seem like much at first glance but after looking at the menu and decor online I knew it was going to be a blast. And I was correct! The staff for beyond friendly and plenty of seats at the bar. We tried the vegan chicken wings, blackened shrimp tacos and vegan burger. The wings were tasty af and very filling and shrimp tacos were on point too. Lots of beer on tap and mixed drinks were mighty! I will gladly be returning here again and again

I wish I could give this 5 stars because the food and the service was excellent. The French Onion soup was some of the best I've ever had. The problem was the cleanliness. The windows looked like they had not been cleaned in years. The floor needed sweeping. My wife said the women's room was disgusting. It's a bad reflection on how the kitchen may be maintained.

Great atmosphere, food, and drinks. The service was friendly and fast. Tons of gluten free options - all were delicious. Definitely recommend!

Wow great food, friendly staff. The tables are a little cramped they could loose a table or two. Sorry I toke notes and copy pasted that incorrectly. I fixed the bit about upstairs.

This place rocks! Amazing tasteful food! The beers are crisp & fulfilling! The desserts are very delicious

Let me tell you what went well about this place the hosts, they are wonderful constantly coming to you. I am sitting at the bar and they were always available offering delicious food and draft beer. Prosecco, etc. really genuinely nice lovely ambience. The diversity of dive meals is delicious. I give the place kudos For making this strip mall looking like plain restaurant into a delicious place to come into. What went bad?The Tuesday night trivia host horrible not only was he condescending he made his business to make us uncomfortable. He made sure he only called out all our wrong answers. No one else's. And found joy in doing this!!! Very insulting, rude and disrespectful. What should've been a fun game he turned into a bad experience. Not very kind, particularly shallow from someone who had the answers. I have been to several trivia throughout the neighborhood in Warwick, Florida, in higher rated locations and never has the host collected the sheet for him to do the scores. I mean really it's a game. There should be a trust in the player being able to evaluate his own score Even the consolation price was insulting. It was those little sticky jelly looking kind of strips. I can't even imagine why anybody would buy something like that to give out. It would be somebody very cynical, narcissistic kind of attitude that would enjoy, giving out miserable consolation prices. I mean really, isn't the point of having a trivia night to have fun while checking your knowledge and ideas? Sorry but never again will I come if he's the entertainment. Events something is his business. I forgot to picture his QR code, lucky for him. Anyway I believe his name is Mike. Appalling. But nonetheless come enjoy the good food and the nice people there it is worth it on any other night

Unassuming place, from the modest looks of it. Super casual vibe and atmosphere. Bar, TVs, no frills furnishings. Friendly and welcoming service. Only one waiter was on staff when we visited. He worked the room adeptly and earned his tips with his earnest demeanor and warm manner. He might have been overwhelmed, since he was the only one fielding all customer requests AND manning the bar. However, he never lost his composure, so huge kudos to him. Good variety of menu items to choose from. Standard American fare of burgers, salads, Massive portions that will satisfy that post-shopping hunger. The $14.50 loaded fries were a massive portion--great to share amongst 2-4 people. Satisfying in that childhood way, when you're craving comfort food that will keep you full the whole day. Very fatty and calorie loaded. Don't even want to imagine the hit my liver took with all that BBQ sauce, cheese, and pulled pork toppings. All the burgers come with fries and will keep you full the whole day. The $19 Cowboy burger was superb--juicy, big patty with pulled pork, BBQ sauce and fried onions toppings, plus the traditional burger fixings of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. The meat wasn't too bad on the sodium, which was appreciated. Ask for your fries to be less salty--you will enjoy them more. Sweet potato fries were delicate and a healthier alternative that did not compromise on taste. $19 Birdseye burger was equally delicious [for those who like an egg on top of their burger]. The bacon was fried to a perfect crisp. Will be back to try more scrumptious items on their menu.

Awesome place to grab a beer and a burger!! Welcoming and fun bartenders! Walked in on a Tuesday night and a big group of people were wrapping empty boxes for decorating Food and service were both great! Stop by if ever in the area!

God how I miss this place sooo much. I miss the beer, the wings, the taco salad, the late night get together etc. Most of all, I miss Anne, the owner.

This place is an incredibly well-kept secret. We met some friends here for an early dinner and my wife skeptically asked, " why are we eating dinner at a nail salon?" (it's in the same small plaza) This place has a fun and low-key vibe, and they went absolutely all out for Halloween decorating. The servers were incredibly attentive, especially to my kids and they were very quick to set us up with everything we needed. Food was outstanding! Their Schwing sauce is an incredible add to burgers and their Mac and cheese and I highly recommend this place for casual eats. They have an extensive beer selection though we didn't have any.

Overall great experience. Food was excellent and any drinks from the bar arrived to our table quickly. Trivia at 7pm on Wednesdays, I showed up towards the end of trivia yesterday but will definitely go back next Wednesday, it seemed like a blast. The inside was also much nicer than I expected, very clean and organized.

From out of town and thought we would give this place a shot. So glad we did. Wings, Shwing burger and Mac and cheese were delicious. Wonderful beer and cider selection and staff were kind and attentive. If in town will stop again

Terrence was amazing, he catered to our needs with a smile. The chicken sliders special, Shwing Brussels sprouts & chicken sandwich with BBQ sauce one of the best!! Brownie Dessert Yum!! Terrence rocks as a server & bartender

This came up as a place to meet friends that was in the middle. None of us had been here before but the reviews were good. It's in a strip mall. So I guess it seems sort of out of place. But it was decorated so beautifully for Christmas. I'm sorry I didn't take any photos. Great place. We shared wings which were great. I had the chicken sandwich which I really enjoyed. Service was also great! Would def come back here.

Low key and Delicious!! Very pleasant staff. And Yes, Do the swing!! Thing.

We went for lunch and were thrilled with the service and choices for food. A good size beer menu too!

Been hearing good things about this restaurant so decided to try this for a meet up halfway of friends (living in Rockland and Orange counties). Thankfully we called ahead and made a reservation, it was Friday at 7. My husband and I arrived a few mins early and while we waited for the rest of the group to arrive, approximately 8 other parties walked in, making the place completely full, tables and bar! Needless to say the servers were overwhelmed. It worked out that we were not in a rush and we ordered much later since we spent a bunch of time catching up. The service was a little slow, but we understood they were slammed. The food was really good and we loved the food and beer selections as well as the specials. Cowboy nachos and burgers were good, pork tostada and chicken parm quesadillas were both great! We'd def come back, and hope that we pick a less busy time. All in all, we had great company, which equaled a great time!

This place is unbelievable. Tucked into a little strip, it looks very unassuming from the outside, but their chef is incredible. Innovative and delicious. Everything I've had there has been amazing.

We were just passing through and needed to grab a bite to eat. I stumbled upon this spot on yelp. It had great reviews and the food looked delish. When we got there, it was mid day on a Saturday and the place was empty. We had the whole place to ourselves, which I didn't mind. They also decorated pretty over the top for the holidays but I didn't mind that either. In fact, it gave the place character. We started out with vegan, gf Mac and cheese balls. They were creamy and crunchy. They were vegan so they didn't taste like I'd expected but they were good anyways. Those were followed by a bomb burger, which was cooked perfectly and balanced all kinds of delicious flavors. The fries were also addicting. Overall we had a really good experience. The food was really tasty considering its a bar scene. It's also located in a small strip mall/plaza so it's easy to judge a book I'm by it's cover. But give this place a shot!

Searched for someplace to eat near Woodbury Commons and found this gem. 1 mile down the road in a tiny strip mall. Great beer selection. Burgers were outstanding! Get their Schwing sauce on the burger, it's a maple bourbon sauce delicious!! Bartender Elyssia was helpful and super sweet. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in the area!

Decent food had their "specialty burger" tasted like a regular burger but the bottom bun was soaked. Service was a little slow had like 1 or 2 other tables and the bar. mandatory 20% gratuity. wrote included under tip. found out they went ahead and rounded the total up because think they can. Music was probably someone's Spotify on shuffle. went back and forth from country and rock

A recent find for us. Best burgers around. We travel 20-25 minutes just for their burgers now. Wings and spinach dip were both great as far as appetizers go. The entire staff is so friendly. They make you feel appreciated and respect the fact that you are spending your hard earned money at their establishment.

I come here at least 3X/week, love...love...the wings, omg, the wings are to die for! Annie (the owner) is understanding, loving & lenient ! Great customer service, if there's an issue, trust me, her & her staff will do whatever it takes to solve it! This is a friendly community bar! The burgers & desserts are definitely to die for! You'll even get a discount if you pay with cash!! There's a jukebox on site, and people actually dance!

Are first time here. It was a Friday night and there was a good crowd. The place looked very nice. Good size bar with at least 10 beers on tap. Good craft beer also. The food was great. Lots of stuff to pick from the menus.The bartenders are very good and friendly. I will be coming again soon for sure.

Food was great! Had their house burger, sliders and the pretzel app. All was fresh and tasty. Unexpected find.

Another successful trip at one of our favorite local spots. I'd you haven't tried the food here please do yourself a favor and do it now. It's remarkable. The gluten free and vegan options are killer! Last night I tried out their GF chicken tenders (made in house and fried in a dedicated GF frier), with a gluten free bun to make myself a crispy chicken sandwich. Let's just say I was in HEAVEN. Hard to find a good gluten free sandwich around! And they perfect it. The bartender/server Melinda - what a treat it is to see her and chat with her. A fellow Cancer like me, she is splendid and friendly and so easy to be around! She makes our trip so fun! I recommend the Vegan and GF Mac and cheese bites dipped in vegan dressing - SO DELICIOUS!! My husband loves the pulled pork Mac n cheese dish.

great staff, fun atmosphere. would definitely come back especially for Halloween! Food is perfect for when you're craving pub style dinner in an easy setting

Excellent service and food. The guys that work here go above and beyond. They greet with a friendly smile, work so hard to make sure everyone is taken care off. The atmosphere and music is very chill. Go in and enjoy!!! Btw I was with both of my toddlers and still had a great time. No judgement zone

We have been here twice. Its on the way to my daughter's college and near the Woodbury commons outlets. Both times the food and service were excellent! Would definitely come back!

Great place, Food was fantastic and Michael are waiter was one the best servers we had for as long as I could remember! We'll be back!

Great place great food, little expensive. The owner and staff are really nice. Dessert is so good too.

We called ahead for a table of seven 15 minutes before arriving. When we got there, they had a table set and ready for us with waters. The atmosphere was amazing and our server Michael was great. He gave us great food recommendations like the taco salad and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Such a friendly waiter, would definitely recommend!

My friend and I were there yesterday after shopping at the Woodbury Commons outlets. Upon walking in we were immediately kindly greeted by the bartender and said we can choose our table. Our waiter was so friendly, helpful and kind. The service was great and so was the food! We had French onion soup which was phenomenal! The cobb salad was so tasty and fresh. We had the Mac and cheese that had their special Schwing glaze added and it was delicious. Their menu had so many other items it that were likely just as good as what we had. If I lived in that area, that would be my regular spot to grab great food. Highly recommend!

This place is amazing! We had 25 people coming from an Army game and called to see if they could take us all in an hour- they said yes and we are so glad they did! Servers Michael and Justin were incredible! We walked in, tables were set, water glasses filled and menus ready. They handled separate bills with ease, drink orders, soups, appetizers, meals and desserts with amazing customer service- and the food was a home run!! True comfort food with a flare! The Schwing burgers & Mac/cheese, deviled egg appetizers and skillet cookie were just a few of our favs! The list of beers on tap was long and something for everyone's tastebuds for sure! We will all be back!!

Our group of about 25 showed up out of nowhere and the staff did a phenomenal job of accommodating us. They couldn't have done a better job serving us. The food was very good and the portions were generous. Everyone in our group was so pleased with this restaurant. We are looking forward to visiting again.

A great, locally owned bar and grill. Friendly owner who is attentive and good food to match. The burgers are great and beer is reasonably priced. If you're in the area, worth the stop.

This place is a hole in the wall with great food. I would've given it 5 stars, but the wait time was very long to be served / helped. I waited over 10 minutes to just get a menu & even longer for drinks. It did seem understaffed though and the restaurant was very busy. Other than that, the food was delicious. Flavorful, large portions, & fresh.

Super friendly and attentive service. Delicious food, they smoke their own meat. The brisket sandwich was delicious, cole slaw yummy and crisp hand cut fries. Delicious mac and cheese

I'm so happy that this bar was able to pull through Covid. I'm a gluten free vegetarian (the gf is an allergy) and this place always has endless options. This time around I ordered a cider, black bean burger with a gf bun and got some Vegan wings to go. Everything was phenomenal and the staff is always friendly. I will definitely be coming back.

So I have another foodie critique post Hubby & I Stopped by "A Better Place Bar &Grill" today on Rt 32 and had the cowboy burger and let me tell you it was game over. I will be the newest fan added to the list. It's a huge burger topped with pulled pork ( yes I said pulled pork. Oh and that BBQ sauce ) and those delicious little crispy bites of fried onions just puts it over the top. Well done A Better Place You're going on my foodie adventures map

We were shopping at Woodbury Commons and couldn't find any good vegan food options. A super quick search on Happy Cow lead us 4 minutes away to A Better Place. This bar is so cute, clean and cozy. It's a Monday night. The bar was full, but there were plenty of empty tables to sit at. The bar tender was our server and was very attentive. We ordered a few beers along with the tacos, mac and cheese and the wings. The mac and cheese was the only thing we didn't love. The pasta was underdone, there was not enough of the sauce and the cheese sauce was a little too sweet. The tacos were good, but the wings were AMAZING! My fiancé said they were the best thing he's had since going vegan. Anyways, if you're vegan and get hungry while shopping, take the super short trip down the road to A Better Place!

Greatttt little spot with a local feel. Kind service, good food, and fun atmosphere! I'm not from the area, but if I were it would be my place! Thanks Annie. We had a great time

Based on Yelp reviews, came here after a hike so was hungry. The food choices were perfect to fill some calories. Came on a Sunday and they had live music. Staff were friendly and food hit the spot. Would come back next time I'm in the area.

Best local bar!! Food and drinks are incredible and everyone is super friendly!!! Highly recommend it.

Went in after an Army hockey game with a group of 25 - the wait staff was amazing - very organized and accommodating. Food was delicious, atmosphere was great, music was awesome! Will definitely come back.