The Bench Grill - Stony Brook

Food is amazing. I ordered the Calamari and Pierogi for appetizers, and the bank protein dish with shrimps for dinner. Service is great!

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 not prepared. 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 table to my right which seemed to be full of friends/regulars. One person (who I assumed was the leader) had the nicest set of white hair I have ever seen and was furiously logging notes into his laptop. I was sheepishly jealous of his dome. Another gentleman, who had the exotic look of being Caribbean, kept trying to get $50 from an older German fellow, and it all seemed to be in good fun. The bartenders were profoundly nice and very attentive. I started with an ice cold adult beverage and they even asked if I wanted a glass. Really hit the spot. Then an obnoxiously loud phone rang out from the table on my right. A handsome fellow, with a back like a bulldozer, answered with a loud WHAT? , and then proceeded to speak Cantonese. The others at the table found this funny. For a minute I thought that the dwarf actor Billy Barty was also there at the table, but it turned 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 die for. Everything came out perfect. I asked the bartender for another drink, but my words were drowned out by an extremely loud Italian guy who just showed up and was quoting Rocky Balboa. However, I just looked at the bartender and no words needed to be said. My glass was full in an instant. That 's great service. I will definitely be coming back!!!!

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 to eat, as well! Definitely consider this place if you?re planning a party.

Good food and a great staff. I would definitely return. We had Mozzarella Sticks, chicken fingers, meatballs and chicken bacon ranch panini.

Great memories from here. Tasty food at a affordable price during happy hour. Staff are friendly and customer centric.