F.H. Riley's - This place has got the BEST food

[Gilligan]

So, the wife and I went out to F.H. Riley's on Thursday night. I had been pestering her for a while to try it (like the good lil Pest I am).

We didn't know quite what to expect. I was thinking "American Bistro" what the hell is that? Beer and burger joint? Anyways, we pulled up to it and were not impressed with the outside. It looked like any other Long Island storefront bar and grill from the street. Clean, neat yes, but from the outside, nothing special.

When we went in we were greeted by the bartender and handed off to a pretty waitress named Rebecca. There were a bunch of people at the bar hanging out but the restaurant section in back had only two or three tables with people at them (This was a Thursday after all). The atmosphere was alright and right away we were struck by the menu. There was some really good stuff on there, definitely not the "bar food" that I had thought it would be. More like gourmet dishes!

I ordered the Cracked Calamari for appetizer and the Blackened Striped Bass for entree. The wife got the spinach and artichoke dip and the Hanger Steak. To put it mildly we were blown away with how good the food was. I've eaten in fine food restaurants around the country and this meal had to make it into the top 5 meals of all time. I was that impressed. I prefaced my remarks to the waitress when we sat down to tell her to "Tell Opie that his advertising works!" and by the time we left I was raving to her how good the food was!

We were so stuffed by the end of the meal we had to cram down some of the best cheesecakes that nature ever invented. Our stomachs said stop, but our taste buds wanted more!

O&A got me to this restaurant, the food will keep me going back. Excellent!!!

The price isn't cheap, but neither is the food, It was worth every penny.

(And I tipped 20% Paul you cheap fuck).

If you live on Long Island (or are within driving distance) and want a great meal go to this place, you will not be disappointed. I was thinking when we first went that it would be like my Paesano's experience, OK, but nothing to write home aboout, but I was wrong, this place's food is outstanding.

Thanks to Brett, Rebecca and whoever else works there for making this a GREAT time.

[pointblankJ9]

Just went there tonight for what I think was our 4th or 5th time. Took dad for a late father's day dinner. Everything I've had so far has been outrageously good. Had a gorgonzola crusted chicken dish tonight which was amazing. The spinach artichoke dip was fantastic, and everyone at our table loved all that they ordered. I've had the meatloaf there, which is great (you'll probably have to take 1/2 of it home though), the blackened striped bass, the autumn salad (AWESOME!) a ravioli dish and the chicken tonight. I would and do reccommend this place to anyone who can get there. I have friends that went with us in february and still talk about the food. Awesome staff, too. They're so friendly and pleasant without being all over you. It really is a great place to go for any occasion! We went for Valentine's day, my birthday, a friend's birthday and now Fathers Day (delayed)...it's definitely my favorite restaurant on the island!!!

[Absolutely]

I'm going on vacation to Nyc in August, how far from the "City" is Huntington?

[Gilligan]

Depending on traffic its about an hour to an hour and a half on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to exit 49N (Route 110). Stay on 110 going north for about 15 minutes and you'll be in Huntington. Rt 110 has several names along this stretch, in Huntington its New York Avenue. F.H. Riley's is on the right side and is #400 New York Ave in Huntington Village. Extra parking in back.

Geez, I sound like I'm shilling for the place like I work there or something, but no, I'm just a fan of the food.

Go, you'll spend less than you would for a good meal in the "city" for far superior quality.

[PCLoadLetter]

I've had the meatloaf there, which is great (you'll probably have to take 1/2 of it home though)

Heh heh heh... I had the meatloaf, too, and it was awesome. :clap:

I grew up in the NYC area but now live in Indiana. My GF is an O&A convert (thanks to me), and when we visited my parents in NY for my birthday (in early May), she insisted upon going to FHR for dinner on the night of my birthday. Naturally, I didn't argue.

I'd lived on the south end of Rte. 110 for two years (Massapequa) and worked at Farmingdale Apt. in the late 90's and knew the area relatively well, so it was nice to visit Huntington again for the first time in over five years. My GF and I saw a saturday matinee of Spamalot! and then we drove to Huntington for the evening. I brought out 8 of my old friends to dinner with us, so we had a party of 10 for a late dinner and we had a fabulous time. I had the meatloaf dish you mentioned and it was super-duper (though a bit more salty than I prefer), and everyone else enjoyed their meal as well. We, too, tipped 20% (FU Paul!) on a $300 dinner tab.

The only problem with the place was the cute, young hostess with the hot, lithe body. My GF was convinced that the hostess kept staring longingly at me during our dinner, which made her more than a little jealous... Well, come to think of it, that wasn't a PROBLEM as it led to some more-vigorous-than-normal "fun" in the Jericho Tpke. hotel later that night.

Thank you, cute, young hostess with the hot, lithe body. The only way you could've helped me more was if you'd given me your number. Luv ya. :clap:

[PCLoadLetter]

Oh, Gilligan, I lived in W. Babylon, too.

Good times. :)

[dodisman]

Thanks for the review Phantom Diner....How many gold forks you give it?

[Gilligan]

[deadpan wacky radio voice delivery]Out of a possible 5 gold forks, I'll give it 5 Dod.[/dwrvd]

[NoFilterPaul]

Yep, they have great food... we were back for lunch on wednesday...

[favourite]

Yes I know first impressions. I thought the place was way too small. But I was very happy with the menu, and will go back.

[Tommy Ceez]

I'm going on vacation to Nyc in August, how far from the "City" is Huntington?
Too far by cab, and I wouldnt fuck with the LIRR, its gonna kill an entire night for you

If you wanna support the show, go to Paiseano's

[av8rOC]

Too far by cab, and I wouldnt fuck with the LIRR, its gonna kill an entire night for you

If you wanna support the show, go to Paiseano's

Its a 50 minute/$8 ticket on the LIRR out of Penn station. From there its a 2min/ 5 dollar cab ride. I dont see how that kills your entire night. At that Huntington is a nice town to spend a night. Worth the trip IMO.

I ate dinner there a few months ago and I was very impressed. I had the Black and Blue Tuna to start and the Roasted Lamb Chops for an entre. Brett really does a fantastic job, and the atmosphere puts it over the top.

[DonkeySausage]

This is all great to hear. I'm have to go out to Huntington with the GF. So as a reward I got to convince her to go to F.H. Riley's. We'll be there tonight (Monday). I'm looking forward to it more now than I have.

See ya there.

[DonkeySausage]

............ Extra parking in back..........

Parking in the rear?

F.H. has a Mantown location as well?








I suck

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[Gilligan]

She's gone from suck, to blow...

[Tommy Ceez]

Its a 50 minute/$8 ticket on the LIRR out of Penn station. From there its a 2min/ 5 dollar cab ride. I dont see how that kills your entire night. At that Huntington is a nice town to spend a night. Worth the trip IMO.

I ate dinner there a few months ago and I was very impressed. I had the Black and Blue Tuna to start and the Roasted Lamb Chops for an entre. Brett really does a fantastic job, and the atmosphere puts it over the top.
You gonna go to Huntington on your vacation to NY?!?!?!

[patbattlefield]

any chance of Riley's becoming a chain so we can get one closer?

[Gilligan]

Daisy chain?

No Homo

[av8rOC]

You gonna go to Huntington on your vacation to NY?!?!?!

Not me personally, I grew up there. I just didnt agree with you that it was too much of a hassle to get there from the city. If somebody was a big O&A fan and wanted to eat there while vacationing in Manhatten, it wouldnt be a big deal. Thats all I'm saying.

[Gilligan]

Revisiting an old thread to plug a great restaurant... again.

:)

[Sinn Fein]

Hope to get there someday...

[FMDoug]

Opie's bro is a great cook. When I played hockey in syosset we used to eat at Mims all the time. I believe he was the head chef or something. when he left the quality of the food when way down.

[mascan42]

I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me. I live in Hicksville, I drive past FH at least once a day on the job, but I've never gone in. I need to recify this immediately.

[Kris_LTRMa]

I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me. I live in Hicksville, I drive past FH at least once a day on the job, but I've never gone in. I need to recify this immediately.

Immediately is not soon enough to rectify this grievous error of omission, sir.

When you go, make sure you try the mozzarella tower as an appetizer. It's a-fucking-mazing!

[Glenn Dandy]

Anyone attending the O&A party July 18th ON long island....After the days festivitys we will all be hitting Rileys... mayby even with some entertainment;)

[Kris_LTRMa]

In other words, mascan, who lives not too far from Eisenhower Park, should come to the softball game and then come out to Riley's with the rest of us.

Good idea, Mr. President

[MelissaY1]

Was just at Riley's yesterday for the all you can eat pasta special. Excellent food, and I go to a lot of local restaurants and I have to honestly say without being biased that it's Opie's brother, Brett runs a great staff. They are always friendly, sociable, accommodating, which really makes the whole experience that much better. Had a great time as usual.

[HummerTuesdays]

Pasta?!?! Even I can do that. If you go, order off the regular menu...you won't be disappointed. The food is phenomenal. I just wish it wasn't such a pain in the ass to get there from Central Jersey.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Pasta's one thing...it's all about the sauce, that's the difficult part. Last time I was at Riley's I had the mac & cheese...holy shit was it delectable

[bawwimp]

I pass by this place everyday while im working. I really wanna go but my hole of a gf hates ona so she automaticly thinks the foods gunna suck. Oh well ill stop there one day:fight6:

[Kris_LTRMa]

I pass by this place everyday while im working. I really wanna go but my hole of a gf hates ona so she automaticly thinks the foods gunna suck. Oh well ill stop there one day:fight6:

what does her hatred of OnA have to do with the quality of food at an establishment that for the most part neither have anything to do with?

And why do you have to go with her? Call some friends, tell them you're hungry & want to go out and then leave the beyatch at home.

If you can't do this simple task, you're destined to be pussy whipped for the rest of your life.

:action-sm

[bawwimp]

none of my friends have extra cash (tightwad jews) aaand my gf for some reason wont listen to reason, she thinks that all radio DJS suck and shes never even listend to OnA so chances are ima just show up myself 1 day =P

[bawwimp]

shoot i know i shouldn't double post but i cant edit my thing yet. I meant to say that she thinks that since its Ops brothers restaurant its automatically gunna suck shes thick headed like that =P.

[Jimmy's Dignity]

Easiest way through a thick head is a closed fist....:action-sm

The food is fantastic, 95% of the time there's not a group of O&A fans there. There's no O&A paraphernalia, I think maybe one drawing near the front door

[MelissaY1]

Pasta?!?! Even I can do that. If you go, order off the regular menu...you won't be disappointed. The food is phenomenal. I just wish it wasn't such a pain in the ass to get there from Central Jersey.

It was amazing pasta! All different combinations and you can pick and choose the kinds you want. I had an amazing penne in this wine/creme sauce with portobello mushrooms and fresh spinach and cheese.

Regular menu is awesome too, though. I never thought salmon with raspberry sauce would be good but was I proved wrong. I also wish I lived closer. It's a good 45 minutes or so to drive there from my house and to take the train about a half hour

[MelissaY1]

what does her hatred of OnA have to do with the quality of food at an establishment that for the most part neither have anything to do with?

And why do you have to go with her? Call some friends, tell them you're hungry & want to go out and then leave the beyatch at home.

If you can't do this simple task, you're destined to be pussy whipped for the rest of your life.

:action-sm

Yeah seriously. My sister is not a fan of the show either and she's eaten down there with me a few times and said the food was amazing and Brett and his staff were nice, etc. It's not an O&A restaurant/themed place lol

[MelissaY1]

Easiest way through a thick head is a closed fist....:action-sm

The food is fantastic, 95% of the time there's not a group of O&A fans there. There's no O&A paraphernalia, I think maybe one drawing near the front door

Yeah when it first opened it was a lot of O&A fans who were return customers and while they still have em (myself included), it's more of a local place now. Families go in there, couples, etc.

[bawwimp]

Easiest way through a thick head is a closed fist....:action-sm

The food is fantastic, 95% of the time there's not a group of O&A fans there. There's no O&A paraphernalia, I think maybe one drawing near the front door

Lmao.anyway im goin there for mah birthday on the 8th convinced her to go =p

[HummerTuesdays]

I pass by this place everyday while im working. I really wanna go but my hole of a gf hates ona so she automaticly thinks the foods gunna suck. Oh well ill stop there one day:fight6:

I've never understood people that won't go someplace by themselves. Just sit at the bar, watch the game, and enjoy some excellent food & drinks. Fuck the ignorant bitch. :action-sm

[Sinn Fein]

none of my friends have extra cash (tightwad jews) aaand my gf for some reason wont listen to reason, she thinks that all radio DJS suck and shes never even listend to OnA so chances are ima just show up myself 1 day =P

shoot i know i shouldn't double post but i cant edit my thing yet. I meant to say that she thinks that since its Ops brothers restaurant its automatically gunna suck shes thick headed like that =P.

Lmao.anyway im goin there for mah birthday on the 8th convinced her to go =p

Now, if you're dumb enough to marry this chick at some point down the road... :action-sm

I think you just found the best place to give her the ring. :D

[Arch Stanton]

Very Nice Place. Family run and very proud of what they serve and how they serve it. Top Notch.

Will be back many times.

I highly recommend:

F.H.Reilly's 400 New York Ave in the heart of Huntington Village, Long Island NY.

[MelissaY1]

I've never understood people that won't go someplace by themselves. Just sit at the bar, watch the game, and enjoy some excellent food & drinks. Fuck the ignorant bitch. :action-sm

LOL There's some great local restaurants near my job in NYC and if I have a craving sometimes for lunch or dinner after work, I have no problem going in and getting some of my favorite foods on my own. I've eaten lunch at Riley's on my own when I've been in the area running errands and stuff. Nothing wrong with it at all.

[kloraferm]

Nice review. Unfortunately I haven't been yet, but that is definitely on my "to do list" next time I'm on L.I.

[HummerTuesdays]

Nice review. Unfortunately I haven't been yet, but that is definitely on my "to do list" next time I'm on L.I.

FH Riley's should not be an afterthought. It should be THE reason you go out to LI.

[kloraferm]

FH Riley's should not be an afterthought. It should be THE reason you go out to LI.
Fair enough :rolleyes:

[HummerTuesdays]

Stopped by last night with Steve for a few drinks. Absolutely LOVE the new french doors that they put in. Very cool to just hang at the bar with a cool breeze coming in. I'm not sure how the rest of our week is going to play out, but I'm hoping we get to stop in for lunch or dinner.