The Pit Stop Restaurant - American restaurant in Merrick - 1706 Sunrise Hwy, USA

Feels silly calling the pit stop a hidden gem when it’s been featured on the food network, but that’s exactly what it is. From the outside it looks like an unassuming burger joint, but stepping inside its quickly apparent there’s so much more going on. We started with the sides of their delicious house made soup along with a fresh summer salad. A delicious clam chowder and probably the best butternut squash soup I’ve ever had. Split a simple yet perfectly done steak sandwich as well as some phenomenal brisket tacos that were on special. The homemade sauces perfectly complimented the delicious tacos. These should be added to the menu IMO. After hearing another table raving over the homemade coconut cream cheese cake we forced ourselves to order that and an apple turnover. OMG THE BEST COCONUT CHEESECAKE I have ever tasted. I will travel just for another slice of that delicious cake. Oh and the whole time the owner Tony was popping over to each table with a familiar greeting or a quick witted one liner checking on everyone. There’s no wonder this spot has been open and serving the local community 20+ years. A true discover yet still somehow hidden gem!!!!!!

Small restaurant off the side of sunrise highway. Has lots of food and drink options. The place is very friendly and homey. There's a number of healthy food options like the power bowls and salads. Highly recommend checking this place out.

I was curious about this restaurant since Guy Fieri featured this establishment on his tv show. I ordered a quinoa burger and onion rings and thought the food was pretty yummy. The quinoa patty is decently sized and very healthy.

The wraps are always fantastic bringing it up cuz this place has a cool menu, but don’t bother getting anything else, it won’t be as good. What brings it down is if you order online they will tell you it takes 15 min but it actually takes 30+. The crazy part? My wraps were done in 15, all 3 of them, the fries took over half an hour to be done. Even when I said to leave the fries, I’ll just take the wraps, they refused to give me my food. Also the one bathroom is not a good look, probably best to keep this option for takeout and not being in a hurry.

I thought this was just a burger joint. I was wrong. Extensive menu of bowls, sandwiches, soups and more. Good but not great burger. Fries were fresh and hot. The chicken pot pie special looked top notch. Staff was outstanding! The hostess was very informative and helpful. She was extremely patient in answering questions. Burger is a mix from a local butcher, rolls are from a bakery. Will have to go back and try the hangover burger and some other dishes. Will update the review when we do.

I spent $50 on their food. I ordered 2 large sodas, 2 large shakes and got all smalls. Upon asking if they were large I was told yes, so they lied, still got charged for it. I also ordered cheese fries and upon arriving home only had regular fries.

Wanted to try a new place, so I stopped by pitstop. This place brings an old school feel with it's decor. The counter person was very nice and polite. I ordered some spicy wings and fries which were great. The wings were seasoned well all the way through. I would recommend you stop by and try them out. They also have fresh cooked food here as well, with the chefs right where you can see them working. Very nice place.

This is my go to place! Food is absolutely delicious! Service is amazing!! I have been coming here for 15 years and I love it each time! Must come! Get the crispy chicken wrap! Tony is the best!