Where to watch Super Bowl LX on Long Island for under $50, $100
Fil Molino, left, of Bethpage, and Mike Ditzel, of Deer Park, watch a game at Croxley's Ale House in Farmingdale. Credit: Morgan Campbell
It's been a long football season. The Giants and Jets didn't make the cut, but you want to celebrate Super Bowl LX in style. Watch the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots face off at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. What’s the play? Here’s the best pathway to score: Enjoy the game for less than $50 or go big with an unlimited buffet and open bar deal.
UNDER $50
Miller’s Ale House
88 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Commack; 1800 The Arches Circle, Deer Park; 4000 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove; 3046 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown
Boneless chicken wings piled with fries and smothered in Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, applewood bacon and green onions, served with ranch dressing, at Miller's Ale House. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
Catch every play on more than 70 flat-screen TVs at Miller’s Ale House in Deer Park, which holds over 400 people.
The signature dish is Zingers ($14.99), which are hand-rolled boneless chicken wings available in 28 sauces, including pepper fire, Caribbean Jack, chili lime, Korean BBQ, mango habanero, spicy peach, sweet Thai chili, teriyaki and more.
"We go through 20 cases during the Super Bowl," Deer Park manager Sabrina Colangelo says.
Zingers also come in several dishes such as the Zingers Mountain Melt, with a blend of cheeses, applewood-smoked bacon and scallions with fries ($17.99), Zingers mac-and-cheese ($17.29) and Zingers salad ($16.79).
Buckets of Bud Light (six) and Corona (five) are $21, plus there are 36 different brews on tap from light beer to high abv IPAs ($4-$10 per pint).
No reservations are necessary.
MORE INFO Commack: 631-493-2370, Deer Park: 631-667-0228; Lake Grove: 631-738-6725, Levittown: 516-520-7000; millersalehouse.com
The Main Event
799 Old Country Rd., Plainview; 1815 Broad Hollow Rd., Suite No. 6, Farmingdale
The sampler platter with wings, baked clams, fried shrimp, fried ravioli, mozzarella sticks and loaded potatoes at The Main Event in Farmingdale. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
When it comes to Super Bowl variety, The Main Event has a vast menu. View the game on 85 flat-screens at the Farmingdale location (65 in Plainview) while feasting on portobello mushroom ravioli with pink sauce ($27.95), fried coconut crusted shrimp served with an orange marmalade and piña colada sauce ($32.95), barbecue baby back ribs (half rack $27.95, full rack $36.95) or roasted Buffalo cauliflower ($13.95).
Bucket specials abound: Five domestic beers for $25, five imported beers for $30 or five Surfside or High Noon canned cocktails for $30.
Giveaways will be happening at halftime as well as a special "wow" factor.
"We used to be a dance club, so we have an entire sound system here. At halftime, we dim all the lights, put on our disco lights and crank up the halftime show," Farmingdale owner-manager Mike Constantatos says. "It’s the best place to be if you can’t be at the game."
Reservations are highly recommended at both locations.
MORE INFO Plainview: 516-935-5120; Farmingdale: 631-522-1030; themaineventny.com
Arooga’s
1 W. Main St., Patchogue
You won’t miss a touchdown at Arooga’s, where the Super Bowl will play on 101 flat-screens.
"Wherever you sit, you will have a visual of the game ," bar manager Michele Quadri says.
The wings special features 20 for $20 in an array of flavors like hot garlic, General Tso's, hickory smoked honey BBQ and smoked chipotle.
The popular menu item is the BIG Pretzel ($15.99) served with honey mustard, a Bavarian mustard and Fat Tire beer cheese.
Bucket specials are five for $25 Bud Light or Michelob beers, five for $30 Coronas and five for $35 Surfside or High Noon canned cocktails. Plus, there are 45 beers on tap ($7-$9).
Cap off the game with sweets, such as cookie pizza ($12.99) or funnel cake fries ($10.99).
Reservations are strongly suggested.
MORE INFO 888-882-9464, aroogas-ny.com
Changing Times
1247 Melville Rd., Farmingdale; 526B Larkfield Rd., East Northport; 29 E. Main St., Bay Shore
A serving of wings with carrots and celery at Changing Times in Farmingdale. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
Changing Times has a Super Bowl tradition of hosting a free pregame barbecue for its customers in Farmingdale and East Northport (Bay Shore doesn’t participate).
"We have a grill going outside making hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade chili, sausage and peppers from 2 to 5:30 p.m.," says East Northport manager Eddie Plitt. "Anyone who comes in and buys a drink gets a ticket for the pregame barbecue."
The game plays on 56 flat-screens in East Northport as Changing Times serves up its specialties like homemade baked clams ($15), zucchini truffle fries ($15), filet mignon sliders ($22) and Nathan's corn pups ($14).
Pitcher specials include $15 for Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite and Coors Light or $20 for Modello. Bucket deals are Surfside canned cocktails: five for $40, White Claw hard seltzers: five for $30 and Heineken/Heineken Light: five for $35. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted.
MORE INFO Farmingdale: 631-694-6462; East Northport: 631-368-3255; Bay Shore: 631-647-7871, changingtimespubs.com
$50 AND OVER
Rudi’s Bar & Grill
554 Rte. 112, Patchogue
Watch the big game on 16 flat-screens, where for $80 ($100 day of) guests can grab a bite at a full buffet with Italian and American hero sandwiches, wings, chicken Parmesan, penne a la vodka, salad and an assortment of appetizers. The all-inclusive deal provides an open bar with beer, wine and mixed drinks, plus breakfast the next morning. Raffle tickets are sold at one for $5 or five for $25.
"We have raffles every year on up to 20 items, which include flat-screen TVs, speakers, coolers, lawn chairs, cornhole sets and bar swag," manager Nicole Volpe says. "This a lively energetic crowd that’s very sports centric."
Prepaid reservations are guaranteed seating.
MORE INFO 631-627-6726, rudisbarandgrill.com
Croxley’s
129 New Hyde Park Rd., Franklin Square; 7 S. Park Ave., Rockville Centre; 190 Main St., Farmingdale
Nick DeVecchis, left, of Levittown, Sheila Hernon, of Bellmore, and Emily Zajac, of Long Beach, hang out at Croxley's in Farmingdale. Credit: Morgan Campbell
If you can’t get a ticket to the Super Bowl, grab a ticket to the Crowley Bowl. For $53.95, football fans can enjoy an unlimited buffet and open taps on more than 50 draft beers throughout the game at all three locations. Buffet items include wings, sliders, hot dogs, chili, penne a la vodka, fries and more.
"The food is put out right at the beginning of the Super Bowl and it gets refilled until the game is over," says Max Sonner, manager of the Franklin Square location. "You can choose the bar or a table for seating. If you buy tickets as a group, you will be gathered at a table." Purchasing tickets in advance is essential due to limited availability.
MORE INFO Franklin Square: 516-326-9542; Rockville Centre: 516-764-0470; Farmingdale: 516-293-7700; croxley.com
RC Dugans
2314 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow
Head over to RC Dugans, where the Super Bowl is shown on 33 flat-screen TVs and a $50 package deal gets you set for the game. Tickets include bottomless drinks, whether it be cocktails (add $20 for top-shelf liquor) or 17 different draft beers, as well as a full buffet (chicken Francese, penne a la vodka, mac and cheese, sausage and peppers), which makes its debut at halftime.
Desserts ($8) like the molten hot lava cake or chocolate chip cookie skillet sundae are a la carte. Raffle prizes are given away throughout the game.
"If you buy a food item, you get a raffle ticket," general manager James Fotedis says.. "Expect a big crowd and a fun time with lots of prizes." No reservations are required.
MORE INFO 516-520-0325, rcdugans.com
Plattduetsche Park
1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square
A giant pretzel from Munich is served with dipping sauces and beers at Plattduetsche Park in Franklin Square. Credit: Jeff Bachner
Come hungry to the Beer Hall and Biergarten at Plattduetsche Park, where a smorgasbord awaits. The entry fee of $72.50 ($78 at the door, cash only) affords attendees appetizers (wings, spring rolls, mac-n-cheese, mozzarella sticks, Buffalo chicken fingers and pigs in a blanket) and a top-shelf open bar during the game.
Don’t miss out on the German fry station, containing pork, sauerbraten, chicken and bacon bits, jalapeños, beer cheese, pork and sauerbraten gravy plus three types of cheeses (Cheddar, mozzarella and Gruyere) as well as the slider station, with sauerbraten, roast loin of pork, meatball Parmesan, potato pancakes and a nachos bar.
At halftime, there's a buffet featuring penne a la vodka, barbecued ribs, hot dogs, bratwurst, sausage and peppers, honey-baked chicken, string beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad and roasted potatoes. The game concludes with ice cream and toppings.
Raffles, including for an iPad, AirPods and more, occur during the game, which gets projected on a big screen.
MORE INFO 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
