![]() At first we wondered if this was going to result in a longer wait when you got on line to go to the single buffet table but it really did not slow anything down. In the past there had been two - both with the same foods and set up to walk down one side and have reach of what was on both sides - so that they could sent a line down each side of the table for people to serve themselves from the many dishes of Swedish foods. The biggest change was that there was only one buffet serving table. The tables were each set with a red or white large paper napkin, with a knife and fork on top, and a glass with another napkin of the opposite color at each seat. He announced that the buffet table would not be open yet but to be seated and if you wish go up to the soda and coffee machines and help yourself while waiting. He has always been very friendly and very nice. We were glad to see that the same Food Service Manager was still there. While I had not noticed the band set up in a different place this year from previous years, it turned out that we had a great view of the band that entertains throughout the night. We were let in at about 6:50 pm and we quickly looked around the room and headed to one of the tables for four near the center of the room. When we bought the tickets there was a sign that talked about the menu and that some items would be served to you by staff. We were not really sure how much of the smorgasbord, how it was served, or how seating would be knowing the room now was very different. The room was rearranged and there were door enclosed refrigerated cases added to the serving counter where there previously were open cases. The Hicksville IKEA restaurant was renovated and re-decorated in the past three years. We were in the first quarter of the line and the line grew after that. We arrived at 6:10 pm and there was already a line of ticket holders. We bought our tickets three weeks in advance. It did look like everyone did get in and even during the course of the evening they were selling tickets and seating arrivals. There were two other lines for the other two. According to the IKEA website the second seating - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm was sold out but there were people there with reservations and there were people there looking to walk in. It only put you ahead of any possible walk ins that could take a chance that after all ticket holders came in and were seated. They also had a "reservation" system which enabled one to reserve tickets online and pay for them when they arrived - BUT the reservation did not guarantee you would get in. Tickets were on sale at the restaurant in advance in November and into December. The children's price was $10.99 - again with the family card. Without the card the price was (I believe) $25.99 for adults. The cost per adult was $19.99 IF you have an IKEA Family Card - which is free to get and there are kiosk machines all over the IKEA store to get one from. ![]() The price has gone up considerably - but so have the restaurant prices at the IKEA restaurant - and even the snack bar. We were at the second seating at the IKEA in Hicksville on Long Island in New York. This year it has returned and we were there last night! There are, two seatings - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Many nice items available.The annual Julbord - Christmas smorgasbord - at IKEA has been gone since the start of Covid. Also, have many platters available and a grill for ordering your sandwiches. Also, if you don't want the smorgasboard, you can eat in the Cafe' in the lower level. Our family always enjoys going there to eat. Dinner has steaks, seafood, chicken, etc to order. Lunch has burgers and variety of meats made to order. Also, there are chefs at breakfast that make your eggs as requested. Check both sides because salad bar, entree's and dessert bars both serve different foods. Have eaten here many times over the years and there is always plenty of food and plenty of variety. Birthday for birthday person is free with one paying guest. Senior discount for those over 60 and 10 and under at a reduced price. Might sound pricy but the price includes food, drinks, desserts, tax and gratuity. Shady Maple is the place you want to go for a large selection of food and good Pennsylvania Home Cooking.
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