Trotters Bar and Grill
“Came her for a surprise brunch party and I must say, I was very impressed!”
“They also had a live band at that point, the entire night was a blast!!!”
“Anyways- I highly recommend this place- the chef is amaze, o and for dessert we split the apple crisp (it was huge) topped with vanilla ice cream that was TO DIE FOR!”
Trotters Bar and Grill
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
6 reviews
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I really love the atmosphere here. It's a bit of an older crowd here, the music is tolerable, and the food is decent. My fish and chips were tasty, G's shepherd's pie was only meh. The desert and coffee were good. The drinks were awesome and they have a huge selection of beer, wine, and booze. And despite the issues with the mics, even the live band was pretty good.
The reason for the lowered rate is because of something that happened there. We started off with a great server (who I now call ILF – insignificant little fly) and he was nice and hooked us up hard core, but then G did get a little loud and a little drunk, and the establishment worked together to make our night turn from good to worse. The minute G got a bit louder, the bartender's attitude and demeanor changed; he was cold and not really willing to serve us. They treated me like a victim because he was with me and so they made my drinks stronger and his weaker (and I was driving). They kept moving their security closer to us. And then G ordered Jalapeño poppers, which are supposed to be pretty hot. The people around us who got them said they were pretty hot, but tolerable. G could not even breathe when he got his and that's saying a lot; he puts the hottest hot sauce on his breakfast even. Then I heard our server snickering with the others,bragging about how he told the kitchen to make the dish unbearably hot for him. This of course does work in his favor, because it caused G to have to drink more beer and so he could charge us more. At the end, when we got the bill, I realized that ILF had not comped us much because he deemed us a "trouble," which we were certainly not.
It's really a shame that they cannot handle so-called unruly customers because had they handled things better, I may have been inclined to write a better review, tell my friends about the place, and bring good business there. Now, I'm not sure I can; the experience left me feeling a bit unsafe to stay there.
Excellent mussels, burgers, salads and drinks. New owner knows what he's doing. Service is fantastic.
I really believe Franklin Square to be the Long Island capital of pub/sports bar/grill type places – I can think of at least 6 off the top of my head. I would say Trotters is one of the better ones around.
We stopped in for late lunch on "Football" sunday where there was a bunch of games on all the TVs in here and the most of the patrons dressed in football jerseys. We were seated at a comfortable high top.
My wife had the BLT and she really enjoyed it – it was packed, very generously, with bacony goodness. I went with the fish tacos and found them to be decent. Before I ordered I asked if they came with any sides – the server said no, that I wouldn't need them. He was wrong because I could have used a little something to compliment them. Also at $15 bucks for 3 I felt they were a bit pricey for tacos only. The flavor was good, but the fish was lacking in what I was served.
They had some sunday specials – inexpensive beer and sandwich combos that looked good so you can get a deal here. The service is also very good and friendly – no complaints there. The decor is nice and clean – typical, classic wood grain throughout. I would come back, but probably order something else.
Although there are many similar pub / grills across Long Island, only a few can compare at the level and refinement of Trotter's. Excellent service from every part of the staff, and they were all happy. Even the young guy sweeping crud from the floor was smiling and talking with his co-workers. My point here is the staff interaction never gets out of hand. They work well together,and our waitress, bus boys and servers all did great efficient work, kudos to them.
So, next comes the food. Again, typical of the genre, but executed at a high level. Beautifully presented and delicious tasting. Nachos to start, not overly spicy & just right portion for two. Main courses of Fish Tacos for me and the wife tried, and loved the Crabmeat Stuffed Shrimps over Risotto in Lemon Herbed Butter sauce with fresh Spinach (off the specials menu – call for availability). Tacos were excellent. Dessert came in the form of an apple crisp that I liked more then my wife, not overtly sweet it was warm with a scoop of good quality vanilla ice cream on top. As we were finishing up a live band started playing soft rock from the late 60's and 70's. So we hung around, digesting our food and singing along to classic songs from Clapton, Eagles, & The Grateful Dead. The total cost came in at $70 for the two of us, including tip.
A fun note: They have live music every Friday night beginning around 9:00 or 10pm.
So, if you are seeking out a lively pub and grill, with a more "mature" or refined menu & atmosphere, this might be the right spot for you. Also, their website is very helpful with lots of information, photos and online menu. A great experience.
Came her for a surprise brunch party and I must say, I was very impressed! This is a bar, but they have a nice party room in the back that looks nothing like a bar. Service was great as they took drink orders before the guest of honor arrived. Shortly after, the buffet was setup. They had staff to serve each of the stations and the food was actually pretty good!
For a bar, this place was great. Service was good, food was delicious and the room looked great. I'm definitely keeping this place in mind for the next time I need to throw a party!
Only had some appetizers and they hit 2/3, which is not bad!
May have been the best Coconut Shrimp I had in my life, fantail down. The Chicken Q. Was very good with fresh condiments to Compliment, and although I had high hopes for the In-House prepared Jalapeño
poppers, they were nothing special and had something in them that we did not enjoy.
Staff and Servers are great, and I will be back.