MacArthur Park Bar

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  I hadn't been here in years and decided to meet a few friends for Sunday night cocktails.
  
  Two young twenty something guys with chips on their shoulders were sitting outside on the bench. Oy Vey... I was thinking, this place is not what it used to be.
  Once inside I was pleasantly surprised that the crowd was mellow and decent.
  My friends and I had a few very well made martini's and some bar noshes ( chicken fingers and fries)  
  
  Drinks and food were on point. Mixed crowd for a Sunday night. A few young rapscallions feeling their oats.. were laughable.
  
  Glad to see that this place has not changed much and still is a nice chill spot for food and drinks.

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  Posted on 07.08.13 Denice Z.

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  Very generous brunch. After you make your way through the buffet you most likey will barely have room for anything else.
  
  Overall the food was good. Tough to find a good brunch spot on Long Island so we will deffinitely be back.

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  Posted on 05.20.13 Mike M.

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  Wish I could give it ZERO STARS!! So BAD I can't believe I paid for this meal! It cost $100 for lunch, and when no one ate their nasty food, the offensively rude manager offered nothing except a attitude! Don't make the mistake of coming here! The chopped steak looked like dog poop, and the pasta smelled like mildew! You will regret it...worst dining experience I've possibly ever had. ZERO STARS and TERRIBLE FOOD!!

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  Posted on 08.22.12 Katie N.

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  So happy I can finally review this place!
  
  I have been to MacArthur Park numerous times and it was always for a party, never for a "dining experience."   This past weekend I was treated to dinner by my best friends family, and it locked in how great this place is.  
  
  I always had a great time at the parties.  Great staff and the food buffet was exactly what everyone was looking for.  Fries, chicken fingers, lemon chicken...bread.  The food always passed the easy, yum test.  The back room was perfect for the crowd we had.  Plenty of space AND they are super cool with the decorating.  My friend and I came early to basically wrap the place in balloons and streamers for the party.  No worries...that back party room is yours for the evening.  
  
  Anywhoooo...I FINALLY got to sample a meal after a super adorable dance recital.  I was starving and practically jumping up and down (on my bum)  in my seat when I got  hold of the bread basket.  Pumpernickel raisin bread?  Super yummy flatbreads?  You had me at hello!?  The bread-basket was a slice of heaven.  
  
  We didn't waste time with apps it was all about a quick burger.  I copied my BF on the turkey burger.  She opted for the mixed fries, and BATTERED (my fav) onion rings.  I was copy-catting it away and ordered the mozz. on the turkey burger.  What a great choice!  
  
  This turkey burger was unlike any other I have ever consumed.  It was freaking awesome.  This is nothing out of the freezer or a box.  It is freshie-freshie.  To top it all off, it is served on an English muffin.  It is weird how the bread can change the whole taste of the burger.  I was so impressed and I am stealing this idea for future BBQ's.
  
  I really enjoyed my time at MacArthur Park.  It is a great family restaurant.

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  Posted on 06.18.12 Meri S.

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  I have been to the bar here several times, and always had a great time.
  
  I recently hosted a baby shower here, and could not have been happier. The food was delicious, the staff excellent and the overall atmosphere, wonderful. We had originally booked the smaller room. The day of the shower we were informed that no one had booked the larger room that afternoon, and we could use that room instead for no additional cost.
  
  The guests informed me that it was the nicest shower they had ever been to, and I believe this was largely due to the restaurant.
  
  I would strongly recommend this location, for a catered event, or just a great night out.

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  Posted on 01.19.12 Jenny S.

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  This was the most "un-Rockville Center" bar of Rockville Center bars on Thanksgiving Eve.
  
  They had a great live band, three bars spread out through the restaurant, but not enough bathrooms. I kind of got puked on a little bit by this kid who was vomiting something pink. Totally absurd. I'm too old to get puked on by children who can't hold their liquor.
  
  I saw a lot of my old friends here, they did a good job with the crowd, everyone (everyone) seemed to be having a good time here, which is certainly not the case with most other RVC bars on Thanksgiving Eve.
  
  My only gripe is the one tiny bathroom in the whole place, but c'est la vie.
  
  I'll definitely come back here next year if they have live music again.

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  Posted on 11.25.10 Pinky T.

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