Aji 53

We've been coming to Chop Shop Bar & Grill for years and have always enjoyed it, so we were looking…read moreforward to seeing what had changed under the new ownership. The new owner is very friendly, makes a point of greeting customers, and seems genuinely invested in creating a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, we noticed some changes to the menu and recipes, and the food just wasn't as good as we remembered. The quality seemed to have slipped, which was disappointing since that's what kept us coming back over the years. One thing that also made us uncomfortable was being repeatedly encouraged to pay in cash for a 10% discount while being told the credit card machines weren't working, even though they clearly were. It gave the wrong impression and took away from the overall experience. The restaurant was only about half full, although that's not unusual during the peak of summer. We're hoping they find their footing because this has been one of our longtime favorites. We'd love to see the food quality return to what it used to be.

Please BEWARE!!!!!! I had one of the word dining experiences…read moreof my life at this restaurant last Friday evening. While eating, I suddenly suffered a painful tongue laceration on my tongue caused buy something sharp in my food. This was not a minor event as ended up in the ER and required to follow up with an oral surgeon. No one goes to dinner expecting to leave needing medical treatment. What is truly unacceptable is the restaurants complete lack of concern afterwards. I made them aware of what happened, and despite the seriousness of the injury, the showed no accountability and no willingness to compensate. They told me they would not compensate for any of the medical bills that I have incurred. This raises serious concerns about their food safety standards, and how they treat customers when things go wrong. In this case their was clearly wrong doing on their part. I would STRONGLY caution others before dining here!!!

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Short ribs cooked perfectly

Rockefellers Kitchen & Cocktails

4.0(42 reviews)

4.1 mi

We stopped here on a rainy Saturday night as a last minute "let's try something new" and let me…read moretell you it did not disappoint! We sat in a booth which I love. I don't think I would have liked the middle tables as much but the booth was great. They had a singer who was good and not overpowering. The games were on the TVs. It was a great atmosphere. We ordered the bang bang shrimp starter. It was really good. I had lobster sliders and they gave you a lot of lobster and a side salad. My husband had a burger that he said was great. We were so full we skipped dessert but will def be back! The service was quick for a Sat night.

Loved this spot from the moment we walked in - immersed in Gatsby era decor and 1920s ambiance. It…read morewas quiet as it was a Saturday during lunch. Our waiter Dylan was really nice and had a solid sense of humor (bonus points)! We started off with the crispy pulled pork croquettes - super unique, crispy and tasty! Rockefeller au jus - delicious sandwich - no complaints! Chicken ala vodka minis - The sauce was pretty solid, overall good. Lobster roll minis - this was my favorite dish. The lobster tasted sweet and fresh and the portion size was impressive. Tasted great as a leftover later in the day! We finished the meal off with the churros. Lovely presentation, excellent flavor and the chocolate dipping sauce was a bonus. Really enjoyed this place and looking forward to going back soon - they host special events and it seems like it would be a great option for a future party.

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Pretzel Appetizer

NOCO

4.5(315 reviews)

1.9 mi

We had a most enjoyable dinner celebrating my birthday at NOCO. The food, service and ambiance were…read moreall excellent. I would recommend them to anyone we wants an intimate dinner environment.

Absolutely delicious food!!! The service was spot on…read more And I'll be going back very soon.

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Chilled Oysters

Husk And Vine Kitchen And Cocktails

4.3(359 reviews)

1.9 mi

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Husk & Vine Kitchen & Cocktails and their entire team…read more Vic and Maria have done an incredible job transforming the historic Blue Blinds Mansion into a beautiful event space. It is truly amazing to see what they have done with the property. Our wedding was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating, and they made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire evening. I have been to Husk & Vine many times, so I already knew how great their food was, but the wedding menu exceeded our expectations. From the passed hors d'oeuvres and chef-manned pasta station to the buffet dinner, our guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was, especially the sea bass! They truly went above and beyond for us while offering packages that are very reasonably priced. We are so grateful we chose Husk & Vine for our wedding and would absolutely book them again for any future event. We highly recommend them!

The bartender, Brandon really made our night. He was attentive and really fun at the bar…read more My friend and I came here on a Sunday night for dinner and some drinks and we had a blast. The food was excellent and the vibe was fun and chill. If you have not been to this spot yet you are missing out! They have a large cocktail list and spirit list. Something for everyone!

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Coco Bistro Kitchen & Lounge

4.2(760 reviews)

2.9 mi

Last night's dinner was the perfect combo of a casual night out with family and a unique menu full…read moreof delicious choices. Pair that with Edwin, our top notch server, and Emily, an amazingly welcoming manager, it was a great experience! I went with Edwin's recommendation of Pernil Asado as my main course, it was incredible. Emily sent over some coconut shrimp, served in a coconut style platter on skewers, also delicious. Everyone loved their drinks, their food, and the atmosphere. Such a clean and fun restaurant, the only problem is trying to choose which dish to go with. Bring friends so you can share!!!! Loved it, see you again soon!!!

Been here once before for a special occasion. Returned for Christmas Eve dinner. Had the skirt…read moresteak with rice and beans. Rice and beans were great! The skirt steak was better the first time I went. This time it was not as tender and it was rolled up vs the first time it was nicely cut and presented. My daughter's carne asada was the better choice because it was nicely sliced and a more tender cut of meat. The appetizers were really delicious, we had nachos, baked clams and calamari. The nachos are not on the menu but when we asked for it, they made it for us. For dessert the standout was their flan and chocolate lava cake. The place was a little chilly inside. Our water glasses were frequently refilled and service was very friendly.

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Pace's Steakhouse

4.0(457 reviews)

2.0 mi

The food was delicious! the staff was excellent! the ambiance warm and inviting.. The ONLY reason I…read moregave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because to my dismay there wasn't a handicap stall in the ladies room. And there is a slight step up to go in the ladies room with no warning to watch your step. I use a cane and sometimes a wheelchair. if I needed my wheelchair, I would have not been able to use the bathroom.. this was a huge disappointment.. especially when the restaurant itself is delicious...

I went to pace last night for my anniversary dinner and talk about a great steak house. From the…read moreoutside this place looks really small but it's 2 levels and the decor and ambiance was great. The room I was sitting in for dinner had a real New York City rustic vibe that I really loved and my waiter Patrick was great. I had a lady with short hair that was awesome as well and can't remember her name but the service is top notch here. Now to the steak and sides! Me and my wife ain't go crazy but for apps we started off with the thick cut bacon which was out this world. 9.5 out of 10 and the only reason why I wouldn't give it a 10 because it came with a raw tomato and onion which realistically the bacon did not need. They should just served the bacon plain in my opinion but the bacon was amazing. Now on to the main dishes, they had a a bunch of specials last night and for main course I went with the teriyaki porter house which was amazing. The steak was huge and the steak wasn't over powered with teriyaki which I was very happy with. The steak was cooked to perfection and charred perfect. My wife went Roth her favorite which is a ribeye steak and her steak was amazing as well. This place hands down for steaks was the best steak house I been to. For sides I went with the lobster Mac & cheese which was good but could have been better and the home fries! Overall the steaks were 10/10 and I'll def be back here celebrating a different occasion! Very upscale amazing steak house with great vibes and top notch hospitality. Everyone here was on point down to the host on the front. Top notch steak house servicing some amazing top quality steaks hands down ! Valet parking I believe only and not too sure of you can park your own car but overall this place is a 10/10! I highly recommend this place if your looking for a different steak house, you will not or disappointed!

Porterhouse dry aged in-house for 30 days!

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Marinated New York Shell Steak Dry Aged for 30 Days In-House!

Mirabelle Restaurant & Tavern

Came to Mirabelle on a weekday for lunch, and most of us ordered from the two-course prix fixe…read morelunch menu. The apps included: chickpea fries, Caesar salad, spicy tuna crispy rice, French onion soup, and jumbo shrimp cocktail. Entrees included: tavern burger, Monterey chicken club, cobb salad, fish & chips, roasted cauliflower 'steak', and lobster roll (either cold or warm). I went with the chickpea fries, which were very crispy on the outside and extremely creamy on the inside. It is coated in a layer of chickpea powder and then fried. It was very interesting and i'd order this again. It paired well with the harissa aioli. For my entrée, I got the beer-battered fish and chips. My fries were much thicker than everyone else's, and they also came with potato chips that tasted oily. I didn't love the fish and chips and wouldn't order this again, but my friends enjoyed their burgers, shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, and roasted cauliflower steak. Service was good. The wait staff checked on us many times to make sure everyone got their food and that our water cups were full. The outside of Mirabelle is beautiful, and we saw it being set up for a baby shower. Near the bar, there is a sticker machine that takes quarters and offers stickers featuring the Inn, espresso martinis, dirty martinis, and a burger.

Cozy vibes could not make up for mid food and inattentive service. French onion soup would have…read morebeen tastier if the broth weren't so thin. The overpriced lobster roll did not have any large chunks that would be recognizable as lobster but did have finely shredded mystery bits. Waitstaff cleared the dishes without asking; never refilled water glass even when requested; and brought out the wrong dessert. Try harder, Mirabelle.

There's a certain kind of magic in a well-made cocktail.

Roasted Icelandic Cod: Wild Rice, Charred Poblano-Edamame, Coconut-Lemongrass Broth

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Small plates, big flavor. Our appetizers don't hold back.

Garden Grill

3.2(250 reviews)

0.4 mi

4 stars for attentive service, excellent cocktails and live music…read more 2 stars would be generous for the food. Just not good, we will return but would try to keep it simple with cocktails & some app that you can't fumble. The venue is a quaint Victorian home with different rooms, a bar up front and another in the back dining room where the music was. I'm not sure if on this evening the bartender in the back was the regular one but she rocked and was a highlight of the evening. I'd address the scathing kitchen reviews since they seem to be accurate. Good time, we will return.

A spot for the locals and anyone who loves live music. The Garden Grill has a lot of antique charm,…read moreand it's cute to look around at all the different rooms. Food was good, we all ordered off the Oktoberfest specials menu. Size of the portions were big, and we all took home left overs. Pitcher of sangria was nice and sweet. The fire alarms happened to go off when we were there, and the restaurant acted fast enough to get the situation handled. (We didn't have to evacuate, so I assume it wasn't anything serious.)

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Pho Fans

4.3(183 reviews)

0.1 mi

Cute place. Was seated right away, pleasant wait staff , had the soup and it was absolutely…read moredelicious

First time trying Pho Fans. Definitely recommend you try the dumplings they were absolutely…read moredelicious and they were steamed. I order the sesame chicken without sesame the rice had an egg on top. Unfortunately the egg was overcooked for me. Pho soup was delicious. Spring roll would have been nice with more shrimp. Cute place for lunch or dinner to eat out.

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Brielle P.

8 years ago

I do like the food here but the service is pretty terrible. Came here on a Saturday night with a bunch of friends one night and it really was a mess. We had a reservation in advance but when we all got there (at the reservation time) they weren't ready to seat us. We all had to wait at the bar for another 20 minutes and really considered leaving. We also had to repeatedly ask the waiter for things multiple times because they kept forgetting. We probably won't be back as all of the hassle was not worth it and we were late to our event after. read more

Katylen g.

15 years ago

Great place, amazing service, all the waitress were extremely friendly and helpful. Overall it seemed like a very tightly run ship. Loved the party they had after dinner although the music was too loud in the bathroom! Food was excellent as well though I feel like everything had shrimp! Drinks were pricey but very delicious and worth it. Smithtown needed a place like this bad!! Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

Nathan L.

10 years ago

The food here is great and always fresh. Decor is upscale. Prices are reasonable for the quality. I would have given Aji 53 5 stars, but I took off a star because of the disco/club-like droning music beat that they have going constantly on the weekend. If I want that kind of music, which I don't, I'd go to a club. I want a nice meal. How about some appropriate music to accompany the dining experience? read more

Melanie a.

15 years ago

Great place to bring a date or a group of friends. The food was absolutely delish! The service was amazing as well. It seemed like the whole staff was waiting on you hand and foot =). The waitress suggested everything from drinks to appetizers and even some specialty rolls. Overall I enjoyed this place very much and suggest it to anyone in the area. Why would anyone go across the street to shiki??? read more

Michael P.

12 years ago

This place is awesome! its definitely my go to sushi place anywhere on long island. Everything is perfect. From the food to the drinks to the ambiance, it all seems to come together flawlessly. A must if you want to have a great night out and then you can walk to one of the bars across the street for drinks after dinner with friends. read more

Nelson L.

11 years ago

I have to give compliments to Aji53. This was one of the best experience in a Japanese cuisine in a long time. The service was outstanding with a smile. The food was fresh and great !!! I would recommend this establishment to all my friends and family. The decorations and ambiance was nice. read more

Giuseppe G.

11 years ago

Great local spot in our area for sushi. The restaurant is hip and trendy and my wife and I frequent here. If you are looking to try something different for an appetizer I highly recommend the Bluecrab fajita. The specialty rolls are always our favorites and we love the spicy mayo! read more

Ana E.

12 years ago

Aji53 Smithtown is one of the best around!! We sat and ate the bar. Bartender Maria was great had our drinks to us quickly and our food order was perfect even though the bar was packed for a Tuesday night she kept checking on us..Way to go Aji53!!!! read more

Juliane G.

11 years ago

I am in love with sushi. This place is by far the best i've had. Try all the different drink specials, none will disappoint. The sushi is so so fresh and the rolls are so creatively kick ass!!! Highly recommended to any sushi lovers!!!! read more

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10 years ago

This is one of those places where the food is great, the service is great, but I'm giving it 4 stars because the prices are just too much, especially for the drinks! Not disappointed, but not worth 5 stars. read more

Pegah B.

5 years ago

Fresh sushi, excellent choice of fish. Service is always warm and welcoming when we dine in and take out is always on point. Using them 2020 no mistakes on my take out that's pretty impressive. read more

Mary S.

14 years ago

Food was fresh and tasted good but staff was too quick to take a plate that seemed finished but wasn't. I would rate this restaurant very good but definitely not excellent. read more

Anthony K.

9 years ago

Consistent and delicious every time that's what I look for in a sushi place and this has delivered every time so far. Looking forward to going back this weekend ! read more

John P.

8 years ago

We have been eating here and ordering take out for about 6 years. Never had a bad experience with the staff and the food has been excellent.

Michael V.

11 years ago

Have great sushi! Great service and good prices. The bartender girls are very kind . Looking forward to going back soon

Renee M.

5 years ago

What an amazing restaurant the sushi is so good. They also have many other dishes that are out of this world!!!

Sal R.

149

11 years ago

The sushi was very fresh and delicious. My only issue is that the rolls seem very small. Its also rather pricey.

Kirk S.

8 years ago

Food is so good it has become a weekly take out order. Place is clean and staff friendly. Highly recommend

Orlanda F.

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6 years ago

Good place with good food. we love everything is one of my fav places to eat I recommend this place !!

T S.

13 years ago

This place is awesome. Everything was delicious and they have a lot of really fun things on the menu.

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