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Cross Street

Rte 110

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56th Fighter Group Restaurant   

Gate One Route 110
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631-694-8280

Rating: 2 out of 5  (26 Ratings)   Read Reviews (26)    Rate and Write a Review
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If you've ever spent an intoxicating evening carousing in the courtyard of the 56th Fighter Squadron, hanging out at one of Long Island's prime meat markets, perhaps you've noticed the 'other side' as you walk in -- the side with the warm wood decor, a roaring fireplace and the strains of '40s music coming over the PA system instead of the house music emanating from the bar section. Welcome to one of the area's premier theme restaurants, a cozy enclave with generic but well-done American fare and an aviation/World War II theme that's unmatched on the Island. But it's the view of Republic Airport and the 56th's World War II fighter planes that will impress you the most. The fare is a decent roster of American and Italian dishes.

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Review rating 3 out of 5
By GeneLou19 on 08/10/2008
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Review rating 4 out of 5
SUNDAY BUFFET 3/2/08
By ask4muffin on 03/02/2008
glad I decided to judge for myself rather than by others opinions posted here. had the sunday brunch today & was pleasantly surprised that the staff was courteous, helpful & accomodating. The rustic atmosphere is perfect & the grounds are well kept. I will definitely return another time. Judge for yourself...
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Review rating 1 out of 5
Valentine's day 2008
By ld1252 on 02/14/2008
My husband and I spent Valentine's Day 2008 at the 56th. It was horrible. The food was expensive. $48.95 for a steak dinner. The waitress had an attitude, but the host was nice. The place was empty and it took over 45 minutes to get our dinner. I will never go back there. It needs to be knocked down. What a disaster. It used to be nice, but not anymore. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
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Review rating 4 out of 5
Very Nice Thanksgiving buffet
By newlite2 on 11/16/2007
My family and I have enjoyed some lovely Thanksgivings at this restaurant. They have a wonderful buffet spread and the food is delicious. Sometimes the line to get the food is a bit long but it's really worth it (and the price) I have not found they rushed you at all contrary to another poster-I do know you are supposed to have about 1 1/2 hours per seating but again I've never felt rushed. The view while sitting near a window of airplanes taking off and landing is extra nice too if you happen to get seated there. It's always crowded so I"m sure I"m not the only one that enjoy this place.
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