Tap Room — Restaurant in Town of Brookhaven

ASHLEY AT THE TAP ROOM: A CULINARY SUPERHEROINE WHO REDEFINES PERFECTION! 🌟

If there were a Mount Rushmore of legendary servers, Ashley’s face would be chiseled into it with a sparkle in her eye and a menu in hand, glowing like the patron saint of hospitality. Let me tell you about the UNFORGETTABLE, MAGICAL, OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD experience I had at the Tap Room in Ronkonkoma, all thanks to Ashley, the waitress who didn’t just serve—she elevated dining into an art form. Ashley greeted me like I was a VIP arriving at the Met Gala. Her smile? Brighter than the neon “Open” sign. Her energy? More infectious than a pop hit you can’t stop humming. She didn’t just take my order—she orchestrated a symphony of flavor and fun with the precision of a maestro. Every recommendation was a mic drop: I was seated as far back as anyone could be but Ashley glided through the chaos like a figure skater on espresso. Ashley isn’t just a waitress. She’s a dining room deity, a flavor fairy, a connoisseur of connection. The Tap Room isn’t lucky to have her—they should build a shrine in her honor. If you go, request her section. Bring your friends, your neighbors, your skeptical mother-in-law. Let Ashley show you how service should be: flawless, unforgettable, and ridiculously fun. To the Tap Room: Give this woman a raise, a crown, and a parade. To Ashley: You’re a rockstar, a genius, and the reason I’ll drive back to Ronkonkoma with a car full of hungry...

First time here and the service was outlandish. Took 10 minutes for the girls at the front to decide which open table to sit at. Then we get sat and no one comes over to serve us so we grab a seat at the bar. Going fine until the bartender Joey asked us to close out because “a lot people are coming in” not sure what that exactly meant but we figured it meant bartenders were switching shifts.. however he didn’t leave and neither him nor the other two bartenders come take our next drink order (only had one) or clear out our app plates! (Not to mention that we said we wanted to our mains and we never got asked) Guy directly next to me got his cleared and everyone else got asked if they needed drinks. Sat there for 30 minutes and gave up went somewhere else. Told the hostess what happened she did nothing. What horrendous service felt like this was personal when three people see stacked plates and empty glasses and don’t come over. Will never return went right over to great South Bay next door which...

Unfortunately this place is a complete miss. Gave it multiple chances, the bar is just shot. Unlike their other locations, Ronkonkoma is an uncomfortable experience. 2nd time I was here I waited for over 15 minutes at a half busy bar before anyone even acknowledged me.

Now I ordered a tap brew at the bar knowing they are all priced at $8 and the bartender tells me it’s $10. I had $10 cash in my hand and gave it to him and he looked at me like I didn’t tip him. I ordered another and asked if they raised the prices from the menu and claimed I misheard and tried to give me my $2 back. I always tip well, but Tap Room Ronk leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

The service at Great South Bay just steps away is miles better, as well as the other places at Station Yards. As a local they clearly don’t value customers, and try to scam an extra buck or two after dark. Won’t be...