The Long Island Bar

Loved the vibe of this old school restaurant bar and was excited to try the famous burger. Unfortunately mine was way too undercooked and cold, and the portion size of the fries felt real small in comparison to my table mates. Would visit again to sit at the bar for drinks.

Fantastic. Excellent service & food. Great staffs, respects their customers. We both ordered L.I. Burger w/bacon + scotch soda highball. fries were out temporarily, replaced with chips Highly recommend!

Long Island Bar is perfection. The food hits that sweet spot of comforting but inventive, and the drinks flow so easy you lose track of the decade you’re in. Part of me doesn’t even want to write this because I don’t need TikTok mobs storming our neighborhood gem. Start with the cheese curds and pretend you’re balancing them out with the gem salad. The deviled eggs are a must, and the burger never misses. Even the white Negroni, glowing radioactive yellow, tastes like it was invented here. Every detail is dialed in and the bus boys somehow always know when you are done even if their are fries left?? How?? It’s the kind of place that feels like yours the moment you sit down. No gimmicks, just timeless perfection. Easily the best restaurant in South Brooklyn.

Atmosphere: 7.5/10 Located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, The Long Island Bar exudes classic American diner vibes with its neon signage and chrome accents. Inside, the high-backed booths, chrome-trimmed chairs, and laminated menus reinforce the nostalgic theme. While the decor is charmingly retro, the backbar is minimal, featuring mostly glassware without an extensive display of spirits. Music volume was well-balanced, complementing the ambiance without overpowering conversation. Drinks: 5/10 Recommendation: Improved Pendennis Club The cocktail menu is concise, presented in a simple, laminated diner-style format. Drinks leaned towards the sweeter side, lacking depth and complexity. Presentation was basic, with standard glassware, no coasters, and minimal garnishes. Service: 6.5/10 The staff was friendly and attentive throughout the visit. Water was only provided upon request. Prices were slightly below average for New York.

This burger is the worst burger Ive ever had. The patty is inedible! That said, the staff members were super nice and welcoming.

Whoever said that the food here is good or worth what they charge is delirious. Overpriced trash food is all you'll get there. Cool old school bar with cool bartenders and an attentive hostess. Other than that don't waste your time.

Really busy local spot - can be a wait for table/bar space. The burger is excellent, well worth it (and starting to appear on some lists), the martinis are great too. Really friendly barstaff too

All anyone wants to do is fit in at a place like this. Asking for a window bar seat felt a little like I was putting them out, but food was great, drinks were amazing and we will be back to see if we can get a smile and a thanks for coming in. Didn't want to mention that we'd been there before they were born, probably. There to celebrate an empty nest and it was perfect on a steamy day. I'll try to endear myself to them next time.