Nassau Coliseum FAQ/Visitor Info

[nycole]

What's a good place to eat outside Barclays for Lent?

 

[MJF]

What's a good place to eat outside Barclays for Lent?

The falafel joint on the same block as Patsy’s. There’s also Artichoke Pizza down 5th Avenue unless you gave up pizza for Lent.

 

[nycole]

The falafel joint on the same block as Patsy’s. There’s also Artichoke Pizza down 5th Avenue unless you gave up pizza for Lent.

Thanks. I've got a list of things to avoid for five people. Fun.

 

[rkhum]

I am planning on going to the Pens game next Tuesday, never been to Barclays before.

First, where do you recommend I look for seats and where to avoid? Given the low attendance, does it make sense to purchase a cheap seat and 'move' down or is that not allowed? I don't want to overpay if I don't need.

Second, what are the food options like both in the arena and nearby? I have dietary restrictions (low fat, no dairy, low gluten) so I usually stick to chicken or seafood. I do like sushi, BBQ, and Shwarma (if it does not have much garlic).

Thanks.

 

[Glory Days]

What's a good place to eat outside Barclays for Lent?

If you go after the game no one will be hungry. Problem solved.

 

[Bones45]

People with food requirements suck.

 

[nycole]

If you go after the game no one will be hungry. Problem solved.

I couldn't decide which was worse that night: finding a nearby restaurant for girls night out or watching the Isles play.

I eventually said everyone's on her own for food.

 

[nycole]

I am planning on going to the Pens game next Tuesday, never been to Barclays before.

First, where do you recommend I look for seats and where to avoid? Given the low attendance, does it make sense to purchase a cheap seat and 'move' down or is that not allowed? I don't want to overpay if I don't need.

Second, what are the food options like both in the arena and nearby? I have dietary restrictions (low fat, no dairy, low gluten) so I usually stick to chicken or seafood. I do like sushi, BBQ, and Shwarma (if it does not have much garlic).

Thanks.

Avoid the entire Isles defensive zone from the blue line over. Sections ending in 1-4 & 25-31.

You shouldn't have a problem moving to a lower row in the 200s, but they're usually more right about 100s.

Smoke Joint for bbq.

 

[rkhum]

Avoid the entire Isles defensive zone from the blue line over. Sections ending in 1-4 & 25-31.

You shouldn't have a problem moving to a lower row in the 200s, but they're usually more right about 100s.

Smoke Joint for bbq.

So buy a cheap seat and I should be able to scroll down to good one in the lower 200s?
Buy now or wait; given the weather?

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Does anyone know which Hotel the visiting team stays at? I was hoping to get an autograph. Thank you.

 

[CoyoteUgly]

On monday, i land at Laguardia at 4 pm.

My hotel is 40 W 45th Street.

Do i have time to go to my hotel, check in, then go to Barclays and make it in time before faceoff at 7? If so, what is my best route that i should take to get there

 

[nycole]

On monday, i land at Laguardia at 4 pm.

My hotel is 40 W 45th Street.

Do i have time to go to my hotel, check in, then go to Barclays and make it in time before faceoff at 7? If so, what is my best route that i should take to get there

No. LaGuardia traffic is the worst thing ever invented.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

No. LaGuardia traffic is the worst thing ever invented.

Had a great time at the Bolts/Isles game. The arena was really empty though and I could not get over the feeling/impression that there is no connection anymore between the Isles and the legacy of the 4 Cup wins......

 

[nycole]

So now that the Smoke Joint is closed, what's good and not expensive for dinner before a game at Barclays?

 

[sabremike]

So now that the Smoke Joint is closed, what's good and not expensive for dinner before a game at Barclays?

Juniors down by LIU would be an excellent place to go, albeit a little pricey. The Applebees right by it would be a good option if value is the most important thing for you as the food is adequate, it isn't crowded and there are tons of TV's to watch games.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Going to an Applebee’s in NYC should be punishable by death.

 

[Chardo]

Going to an Applebee’s in NYC should be punishable by death.

It's already punishable by eating at Applebees

 

[Axel574]

So now that the Smoke Joint is closed, what's good and not expensive for dinner before a game at Barclays?

Check out City Point, it's basically a bunch of pop up food stands, kind of like reading terminal in Philly, and there are a lot of great options. It's on Flatbush and Dekalb, a few blocks from Barclays. You can also get a beer while you're walking around deciding which place to try. Fletchers BBQ is good, there's a really nice taco place a seafood stand where you can sit at a bar and have a drink and a sandwich shop that serves portions big enough for two meals... lots of choices. I highly recommend.

If you google City Point Brooklyn you can't miss.

 

[enigmatic]

morgans bbq, patsys pizza, uncle barrys for beer and byob bar....sabremike, you should be infracted for recommending applebees

 

[PK Cronin]

morgans bbq, patsys pizza, uncle barrys for beer and byob bar....sabremike, you should be infracted for recommending applebees

We're discussing a board ban at the moment. Not much resistance, other than the Buffalo board not wanting him either.

 

[crasherino]

So now that the Smoke Joint is closed, what's good and not expensive for dinner before a game at Barclays?

If you want bbq, morgan's is the way to go. Shorty's is good for cheeseteaks. Black Iron Burger is solid. Couple of beer halls with beer hall-esque food (DSK, Black Forest or Kings).

Depends what you're looking for. There are tons of options in every direction. If you want something on the nicer side, Vanderbilt (on Vanderbilt shockingly enough) has small plates, larger plates and good beer.

None of them involve Applebees. Or Juniors.

 

[MJF]

We're discussing a board ban at the moment. Not much resistance, other than the Buffalo board not wanting him either.

Typical Islanders. We even have to take other teams castoff fans.

 

[MJF]

So now that the Smoke Joint is closed, what's good and not expensive for dinner before a game at Barclays?

Atlantic Social isn’t too shabby. Sports bar type of place. Creative menu. Beer list is kinda short but there should be a brew for all kinds of tastes. It’s on Atlantic Av and South Portland.

 

[sabremike]

Going to an Applebee’s in NYC should be punishable by death.

Hey, he wanted cheap! At least I didn't tell him to go to Sbarros for an authentic NY slice.

 

[sabremike]

We're discussing a board ban at the moment. Not much resistance, other than the Buffalo board not wanting him either.

They were upset but when I said Mighty Taco blows Taco Bell and Moe's out of the water and that the best wings in all of Buffalo are at a bar a few blocks from the arena and that Anchor Bar is a tourist trap they forgave me!