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Sun 11AM-11PM
Mon-Thu 11:30AM-12AM
Fri-Sat 11:30AM-1AM

Cross Street

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Parking

Free lot close
Street parking

Pricing

Medium ($$)

City's Best

Runyons   

3928 Merrick Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
516-221-2112

Rating: 4 out of 5  (16 Ratings)   Read Reviews (16)    Rate and Write a Review

Step into Runyon's and you'll quickly forget about the cars cruising along Merrick Road just outside. Half of Runyon's is a bar large enough to accommodate two or three softball teams and a popcorn machine. The other half is an informal seafood restaurant and grill with cozy -- some might say claustrophobic -- booths. There are plenty of options if you just want something to nosh on with your beer; not just wings and chili, but more exotic choices like kung po squid and fried brie. A signature item is the pizetta, prepared with clams, buffalo-style chicken, spinach or pesto, stone-baked on a seasoned pita. There is also a slew of seafood, steaks, burgers, sandwiches and pasta selections, all satisfactory enough for former Newsday/Long Island Press columnist Ed Lowe to mention the place in his essays whenever he gets the chance.

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Review rating 5 out of 5
THE BEST!
By Scarlet MC on 07/06/2008
Great Food, Great Drinks, Great People, and Great Atmosphere! The food by Chefs Don and Tim such as the "house steak" is excellent (and they even pop out and say hello), the drinks are wonderful and the staff is the friendliest, most polite group you will ever meet. from the kitchen staff to bus boys, to waitstaff, managers and even a smile from the owner Tony and his wife when she is there. They make going to eat fun whether with a crowd or all alone. You have to try it!
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Review rating 5 out of 5
WONDERFUL FOOD
By Ldy Godiva213 on 05/31/2008
I love this place, when I lived on Long Island I use to eat there and meet my Mom for lunch or dinner, we enjoyed the food and I enjoyed a beer once in a while. I highly recommended this place for many different occasions.... CJ FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Review rating 5 out of 5
By Imageeee on 05/16/2008
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Review rating 5 out of 5
Fabulous Food and Atmosphere
By DIFLDIVA on 05/15/2008
I have been enjoying great food and drinks at Runyons for years now, and the menu is never boring. Chef Timothy Mahoney is a wizard at creating a diversified "specials" menu that runs the gamit from basic "meat and potatoes" , the house steak is to die for!, to eclectic dishes with influences from asia, mexico, latin america, the caribbean. It is never boring and always perfectly prepared. The service is excellent. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly. If your not in the mood for a full dinner (and the portions are very substantial), the burgers are the best on Long Island, or if you prefer, the "Bar Bites" menu is great for some fresh clams, oysters, hot wings and the like. The bar is always hopping, especially on the weekends, and the crowd is friendly and energetic. Drinks are well prepared and also generous. It has been an institution in Seaford for over 20 years and with Chef Mahoney in the kitchen I am sure it will be there for many more to come. Don't miss this one!