Big Game Eats

by Katherine Andrianas

While there isn’t much tailgating this year, we still have the big game to look forward to. No matter what team it is you’re rooting for, we’ve found local establishments with outstanding football specials. So, let’s celebrate with great food, drinks and (a small group) of our best company!

Changing Times American Sports Bar & Grille 
Bayshore, East Northport, Farmingdale­
With TV’s hanging on every wall, there’s not a bad spot in the house! Although famous for their wings and burgers, the family friendly pub also
has 20 plus beers on tap at any time, an expanded craft beer, wine and cocktail menu, along with light bites and an ever-evolving specials menu.

Hurricane Grill & Wings 
Multiple Locations (see website)
www.hurricanewings.com
Featuring over thirty different flavors of chicken wings: honey BBQ, garlic parmesan, teriyaki, fire & ice, sweet red chili, Jamaican jerk, etc., here you’ll find all your game day favorites and more. A few other signature picks from their menu include the fried pickles with cyclone sauce for dipping, firecracker shrimp, crispy chicken sandwich and delicious half-pound 100% angus steak burgers.

Legends Bar and Grill 
34 Indian Head Rd., Kings Park
Come Sunday, Monday or Thursday to this neighborhood gastropub for legendary football food and drink specials. During game time only, they’ll have things like: $11 classic wings, $10 nachos, $8 pretzels, $4 Miller Lites, $5 Jameson shots, $10 Titos doubles, $20 domestic buckets, $25 import buckets and more.

Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub
Bayshore, Northport and Smithtown
Featuring a full football menu which includes touchdown burgers, quarterback sandwiches and wraps, extra point fries, kickoff wings, field goal nachos and more, you won’t want to miss out. But, it doesn’t end there. They’ll also have outstanding drink specials like $15 Bud Light buckets and $20 import buckets.

The Nutty Irishman
323 Main St., Farmingdale
Thursday nights and Sundays during football games, this is the place to be, especially if you’re looking to enjoy Miller Lite pitchers and a dozen wings, for $18. Known for having some of the best burgers and wings on Long Island, you can pair it with one of their 26 beers on tap (from national and local breweries). Just reserve your table ahead of time to enjoy, “Cold beer, good music and a great time!”

*All prices & specials subject to change.