Yelena Conaway

Casual, diner-like feel. Attentive and quick service. In short - good bar food , great cocktails. The deviled eggs have pronounced acidity, which is great given how rich they are. The curds were light, gooey, but a bit salty. The trout dip was great. The cheeseburger was outstanding, cheesy, juicy, and the pickle added good crunch and contrast. All of the cocktails we tried were excellent.

Hannah Bartch

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.

Mandoo Mul

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!

Heather Kouveras

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.

Daniel French

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

TRUGS -

authentically timeless, long island bar is refreshingly frozen in simpler times -- terrazzo floors, neon lights, spinning bar stools -- the same design since opening in the 1950's (which includes no reservations). just timeless charm and damn good food LI burger is the move: two dry-aged patties, gooey house-blend american, a tangy fancy sauce, and a bacon wheel lookin like a red onion. Sneaky how good it is -- only gets better with each bite. alongside fries with a golden crisp buzzing and full of energy, long island bar is the foundation for any perfect night in cobble hill (ultimately ending down the street with karaoke at montero's until late night). cobble hill doesn’t have many institutions left. this one’s the real deal fun fact: ramon montero, original owner of *both* LI bar + montero's, kept these businesses in the family for 50+ years (his son joseph ran montero's + daughter emma ran LI bar)

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Sara Ruble

Classic NYC bar and atmosphere - a favorite of mine!! It gets very busy but it’s completely worth it just to stop in for drinks. The espresso martini is made exactly how you’d expect- perfectly with a classic incredible taste. A fav spot for sure!

Ryan Tammaro

Local spot serving cocktails and bar food with a retro vibe. This is a good bar to come to with a few friends for a drink. I stopped in here for lunch to try the burger and it far exceeded my expectations. It was juicy, seasoned, and had a tasty sauce on top. The patties were not quite smash burgers but not overly thick like many restaurant burgers are. It was a perfect size and the fries were delicious, with a double fried crisp.

Anton S.

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.

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Ruben Roque

This is a bar restaurant in all its glory and vintage style. They definitely run a tight ship with their service, water is always kept full, plates are taken, and service is prompt. Clean place with small menu which is a good thing. The cheese curds were surprisingly delightful. Deviled eggs were solid but honestly nothing like homemade. Now the star of the show is the burger, adding bacon is a must!!! Ask for mustard, trust the process. I didn't want the fries so I went arugula salad, one thing of note is they use coarse salt which you taste and feel a lot.

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