New Favorite Restaurant! Amazing food, service, and ambiance. We walked in with a reservation on a…read moreSaturday night and were seated immediately. They gave us the perfect table tucked away in the corner which was nice and romantic for our belated valentines dinner. Our server, Douglas, had a perfect bold red wine recommendation, a Super Tuscan. We had the special baked oysters and burrata(stracciatella) as appetizers. Highly highly recommend the burrata which comes with prosciutto and toast. We had the special filet mignon and special ravioli which were cooked and seasoned to perfection. We were too full to order dessert but were graciously surprised with a complimentary tiramisu. By far the best tiramisu I've ever had. I cannot give this place enough praise. We will be returning. Thank you so much Ristorante Joanina.

The food was excellent, from the appetizers to the authentic Italian cuisine and the delicious…read moredesserts. The service was welcoming and efficient. The decor is comforting Italian, which transports diners to an Italian experience. The only downside is that it is very loud. It was very hard to carry on a conversation among three people.

5 stars for a delightful, sparkling clean & bright, modern cocktail lounge right in the heart of…read moreOyster Bay. I think this type of meeting place is what every town needs. A weekday Happy Hour 5-7pm makes it that much easier to love a Spritz. We were 6, arrived as they opened and chose the front window seating area with 2 small couch like benches and a nice sized cocktail table. Attentive service, drinks made to perfection. Menu was very reasonable and we shared some pizza's and the trio of olives/truffle chips/mixed nuts. Cocktails from a Rye Manhattan up to French Martini's to a Campari Spritz were expertly made and served in the proper glassware. I've been to many places that put a Spritz in a small white wine glass so shallow that the straw bobbles to and fro, which is a sin. Great 70's+ music, dynamite lighting that was nice and bright along with the sunshine peeking through the bay windows. There were a bunch of high tops and an ample number of cushioned bar seats. And they take a reservation ! The Audrey is already added to our rotation of gathering spots. I kept thinking about how fabulous this space would be for an intimate party or celebration. Just the right size & shaped room. Love the chandeliers & the blue velour couches.

See Lisa E. review, she tells it like it was! Great spot to…read moremeet friends, to drink, to nosh, and to laugh!

Excellent service, attentive staff and family friendly! The veal parm was so delicious and the…read morevodka sauce was great. Homemade cannoli definitely tasted homemade, not too sweet and was delicious! Fresh tomato and mozz was very good but I thought $27 for 4 pieces of tomato and mozz was a little absurd. Wish the baked clams and stuffed mushrooms had a bit more flavor. Overall would definitely go back but think they are a bit over priced for what it is. There are other more affordable Italian family style restaurants on the island. I am ok with paying premium prices for fine dining but it was a bit of a stretch with family style Italian.

I'll preface this by saying this review is based on takeout only. I have yet to actually dine here…read more The food itself is pretty good. Good sized portions, some hits (chicken parm, gnocchi), some misses (eggplant rollatini)... but if I'm in the area and looking for Italian I would definitely give this place a shot.

On the spur of the moment a friend and I were looking for a place half-way between our homes on a…read moreThursday night. While I had heard great things about this restaurant, I hadn't been in yet. I'm sure glad we chose to come here. Since I'm perpetually early, I went to have a beer at the bar while waiting and had a chance to peruse the happy hour menu. Lots of good stuff here including many beers and cocktails. This menu is available until 6 pm during the week. Bartender was a doll and gave me the skinny on all her favorites for both the happy hour and regular menus. Bar seats maybe 15 people and a tv above will keep a solo flyer busy for a bit. Once my buddy arrived, we were seated in the dining room toward the back. A great space able to seat many patrons. Larger groups can easily be accommodated. Our server Zack was awesome and came by just often enough. He also did a great job spacing out our courses so as not to overload our table. We started with soup and then had one of the starts of the evening- sliced seared tuna. This was a reco from the earlier mentioned bartender and it was a super home run. So were the Bang Bang Tacos. ( another reco from our great bartender food guru.) My friend said his salmon was good but not great and I had a burger that Zack recommended. Cooked perfectly, juicy and delicious, this was an incredible burger and I could have taken at least half home. I didn't because it was so good and I felt stuffed when it was finished. We didn't stop there though - the dessert menu looked awesome and I wasn't going to miss it. Coffee and snifter of Chambord matched with the cinnamon apple explosion was the "icing on the cake" Great meal and service. Will definitely come back and the sooner the better.

Visited last month for dinner. Also came here once before for a weekend lunch. Food is pretty…read morestandard New American food. Portions are generous and the best dish of the night was the Dancing Shrimp appetizer (fried shrimp wrapped in kataifi). Overall, wouldn't mind coming back here if in the area but wouldn't go out of my way to visit. One of the best features of the restaurant is the ambiance accompanied by good service. Bar is lively on weekends, and the dining area is spacious for table parties of 4-6.

The Best! Had a birthday lunch for my cousin. The food was excellent, ambiance is great, service…read morewas above and beyond and the prices are very reasonable. Will be going back!

We managed to make it to George White during restaurant week in November and it was amazing. From…read morethe very beginning the service, the decor and ambiance was stellar. The drinks were amazing also. We started with the bread at the table and a delicious fresh butter; it hit the spot perfectly and was warm and with great crust. We decided to order from the price fixe menu since it was restaurant week. We both started with the New England Clam Chowder and it was perfectly seasoned and had a nice amount of clams, potato and croutons for texture. Wonderfully flavorful and it was good portion. Next we decided on the main courses, wifey chose the chicken scallopini with linguine; I chose the rigatoni bolognese - mostly because that was her second choice. We absolutely loved the food, portions were huge and flavors were absolutely top notch. We managed to get so full from off the entrees that we managed to have some leftovers for our kids to enjoy back at home. Of course we had to leave some room for desert. I didn't take a picture of it but we loved the carrot cake. If you're ever in the area, or can make it with reservations it is absolutely worth every effort to make it to this restaurant. Food was amazing, service was spectacular and the ambiance is chic and pleasant.

Everything about this place is on point. Staff is excellent. Attentive, informed of the menu and…read morerecommendations. Ambiance is cozy, romantic and quiet. Prices are at the level you'd expect for this class of restaurant and service. Change nothing about this place, it's perfect.

Decided to eat here for my anniversary dinner on a Sunday night. Nice atmosphere in a side street…read morejust off the main drag in oyster bay. We opted for the 4 course pre-fixe for $105 which includes two appetizers, entree and dessert. We had oysters, bucatini with clams, cheese board and roasted mushrooms for apps, all good. Branzino and pork chop were up next, also quite tasty. Apple strudel was good tho the banana pudding was skippable. They comped us a champagne toast which was nice. Only ding is very limited wine by the glass menu. Otherwise, a solid choice for a special occasion dinner.

Every you would want and expect . Great Service, Food and atmosphere…read more The risotto special was amazing. The blackened tuna was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The Caesar salad cheese shavings were amazing.

We have been coming to Jonathan's since it opened, and it's still #1 for us! They have continued…read moreto evolve in creative ways, which keeps it fun to keep coming back. We started dinner with their Tardiva salad- shredded fennel, radicchio, pomegranate, walnuts and gorgonzola cheese- and It was beautiful, creative and delicious! Their special Mezza Luna ravioli was scrumptious, and l enjoyed their pesto pasta topped with tonno crudo. Desserts and coffee are always excellent and worth sharing. Grazie mille!

Wasn't able to type in all the food items under the picture due to the word limit. So I'm typing…read morethem here. Smash burger (top left), Caesar salad (center), Chicken Caesar Wrap (top right), Filet Tidbit Sandwich (bottom left), Mac and Cheese with smoke pork belly (center right) The igloo experience was great. We have snow that night which makes the experience even greater. You have to call to make reservation for the igloo in advance and pay $150 deposit. This will be applied to your meal, so technically you don't have to pay extra for the igloo like the ones in the city if you order enough. The service was good too. We don't have to leave the igloo at all to ask for service. However the food wasn't that great. The Caesar salad (including the wrap) was so salty! The beef on the sandwich was so dry. The burger and the mac and cheese were okay. So if next year the menu is the same, we probably won't return.

Wow!! I had the…read morepleasure of dining for brunch here on 1/19/25! It is located within The Milleridge Inn village. The brunch theme is Mardi Gras, and let me tell you, I felt like I was back in New Orleans! From flavor profile of all the food to the soft music in the background. My boyfriend and I were served fresh breads shortly after sitting down. They were so fresh and delish! For my wine I had the house rose, which was divine! My boyfriend had the sauvignon blanc, which he enjoyed as well! He did say he liked my rose a little bit better. For our appetizer we shared the Char Grilled Oysters. These were phenomenal! I'm still thinking about them now as I write this review! I wish there was more than 5. My boyfriend was nice and let me have the extra one! For our entrees, we each had a different Benedict. I had the Andouille one and my boyfriend went with the crab cake Benedict. Both were packed with flavor! The potatoes that came with them were also packed with flavors! We ordered additional drinks; ultimate Bloody Mary and Hurricane. Sip sip hooray! So good! For dessert I had the cheese cake parfait and my boyfriend had the cinnamon bread pudding. Desserts are made on sight at the bakery and both of these desserts were great! Even the whipped cream was fresh. Everything was amazing from start to finish! Our server, whose name I don't remember was such a sweet heart! We will absolutely return! 5+ stars all the way!

We held my 80th birthday party there this weekend. Everything ran smoothly. the food was great and…read moreplentiful. They were most accommodating especially to those who had special food needs. The service was exceptional. The room we were in was lovely and had a fireplace on the wall. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner or a party anytime.

We had a 6:30 dinner reservation tonight and arrived a little early, but were seated promptly. The…read moredining room was bustling, and we were seated on the right side in a smaller dining area that felt more intimate and, thankfully, not too noisy. We were glad we ended up sitting on that side. Warm complimentary bread and butter came out almost immediately, which is always a nice touch. I was so hungry that I started eating before remembering to snap a photo. We shared the seafood salad appetizer to start. While it was fresh, the portion could have included more seafood, as the avocado slightly overpowered the balance of the dish. For my entree, I ordered the Fresh Soft Shell Crabs Luciano and really enjoyed it. The egg-battered, pan-fried soft shell crabs were flavorful, and the garlic, lemon, white wine sauce paired really well with the capellini. It was definitely the highlight of the meal for me. Hubby ordered the Chicken Parmigiana, though it did not particularly impress him. He found the chicken was not as tender as versions he has had elsewhere and mentioned he needed to use a knife to cut it. At some of his favorite restaurants, he said the chicken is usually tender enough that it can almost be cut with just a fork. Service throughout the evening was very good. Our server, Maria, was attentive and courteous, and the bussing staff was also friendly and efficient. While not every dish completely wowed us, we still had an enjoyable dinner and appreciated the warm, attentive service overall.

My first impression of Sandbar was its high ceilings and the series of paintings on the walls…read moredepicting the beauty of Cold Spring Harbor. My wife ordered the grilled Faroe Island salmon, while I chose the 1890 Burger. The chef clearly knows how to prepare salmon--the skin was perfectly crisp, and the garnishes were thoughtfully selected to enhance its flavor. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium. We also ordered coffee and the Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée, which was the best dessert we have had recently. The dishes at Sandbar were both delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also attentive.

Always a great meal. And especially great service from the…read morewonderful server Mariana! Today we enjoyed a delicious lunch, seated out front with our lovely Sadie. I enjoyed a warm lobster roll. My other half enjoyed a super fresh and tasty salad. No room for dessert but we both enjoyed a refreshing hot coffee, on a sunny autumn day, enjoying conversation with other customers and passersby. We look forward to returning!