we had my daughter's bridal shower at Bayberry last week and it was fabulous! Melissa did a wonderful job organizing everything and offering helpful suggestions as well as being very accessible to reach and work with... The venue was beautiful. The service was impeccable and the food was out of this world. I recommend this venue for whatever event you may be planning. They can accommodate a small group or a large group whatever you need. Kudos to the Lessings and to Bayberry. read more

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We had our engagement party at Bayberry and it was absolutely amazing. The staff was so attentive and made everything run smoothly, and the food was incredible, our guests are still talking about it. The ambiance was beautiful and perfect for a celebration. They even brought in Stella for our party when they don't normally stock it, which was such a thoughtful touch and really appreciated by our guests. My parents loved it so much they went back the following weekend for dinner. Highly recommend Bayberry for events or a great night out! read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Bayberry. It was an early dinner and the restaurant was empty, which worried us, but there was no need to worry. The space is nicely decorated and we sat at a table at the front window. Service was very attentive and the food was excellent! The calamari appetizer and tuna crudo were excellent, as was the bread. One of the best calamari dishes I've had. Main dishes were also excellent, everyone loved what they had. I had the bolognese, excellent flavor and nice homemade noodles. Highly recommend this place! read more

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It has been a year since I held a party at Bayberry. This year I returned and was given the nicest welcome! Matt and Jade made delicious drinks. While the general manager, Laura, took time to make sure everyone was having a good time and asking if we needed anything. Bayberry is like a home away from home due to the friendly, experienced staff. read more

Went her for my sister's birthday. The food was great, the place was spotless, and our waiter was so polite (I wish I got her name). I was surprised how empty it was. Maybe it was just that specific day. I will say the lighting was a bit dark for an early afternoon, but that didn't bother me. I'll definitely be returning read more

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Stopped by this place for happy hour -- the drinks were really good! They have some interesting and creative cocktails. Not sure if they were short-staffed, but the bartender seemed a bit overwhelmed. We ordered oysters, which were shucked perfectly, but then had to wait over 20 minutes for utensils so we could add the horseradish and cocktail sauce. Hopefully it was just an off day, because I'd definitely stop by again for the drinks. read more

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Excellent onion soup and fresh delicious rolls. The decor is beyond inviting and the bar area is huge! The wine list is also great. You can easily grab a quick bite here or enjoy an extensive meal. There's something for everyone at this cute spot! read more

Let's start off with the service, our waitress was friendly and tried to stay on top of issues all created by the kitchen. The food was warm at best and flavorless. Expresso came out at room temperature, I have no idea how that is even possible. Drinks were served well and tasted very good. Really shocked a Lessing's Restaurant would have served this trash. read more

I've been eager to try Bayberry since they opened, and I finally made it there! The ambience was fantastic, creating a vibrant atmosphere and the service was top-notch, even though the place was packed. I had made a reservation for 8:30 and was seated right away, which was great. The drink menu featured a wide variety of martinis, making it hard to choose! For appetizers, I decided on the French onion soup, chickpea fries, and the spinach and artichoke dip. I also ordered the pork chop Milanese as my main dish. Everything was delicious! One slight downside was that the spinach and artichoke dip could have used more pita; we ended up with quite a bit of leftover dip, which was a shame because it was so tasty. Overall, I had a wonderful experience, and I will definitely be coming back soon to try more from their menu! read more

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Went for New Year's Eve and did not disappoint. Always delicious food and very friendly staff. We have come here two years in a row for their Mother's Day brunch as well. Definitely recommend. read more

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Bayberry was the perfect choice for our rehearsal dinner. The food and ambiance were spectacular, and the attentive staff made the entire evening feel seamless. It was an incredible start to our wedding weekend. read more

Second time at this place the food was very good and tasty . cozy ambiance for a perfect evening, the staff were very attentive . Highly recommended. read more

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Awesome time at the bar at Bayberry for some Happy Hour drinks and enjoying the prix fixe lunch menu. Jade at the bar was amazing, attentive, friendly and funny. We watched him prepping some serious looking cocktails for Valentine's Day. My wife had her regular go tos - French onion soup and Bayberry Chicken. I went with the goat cheese Salad and Seafood stack - both were delicious and left me feeling full and healthy. Drink prices for Happy Hour can't be beat either! read more

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I went to Bayberry last night and had such a beautiful experience. From the moment we walked in, everything felt warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was cozy, the food was amazing, and you can tell the staff genuinely cares about their guests. Laura, the manager, made the night extra special. She is such a kind person and went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and taken care of. It didn't feel like just dining out -- it felt like being welcomed somewhere where people truly enjoy what they do. You don't always find places that combine great food with that level of hospitality, and Bayberry does it effortlessly. I'm already looking forward to going back. read more

Visited for brunch this was my husband and I first time. Food was delicious ordered the duck tacos for appetizer, the pancake for entree. My husband order the chicken and waffles. For drinks I ordered a Bellini which was delicious and my husband ordered the strawberry spritz he didn't love the drink. On the menu it stated puréed strawberry however this was not included In the drink. The service was a bit slow received our appetizer before we received the drinks. When brought to the waiters attention she immediately made the drinks and took 10% off the bill. It is a nice place with beautiful ambiance. We will definitely return again and try dinner. read more

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Bayberry has been on my Restaurant Week list for many years. This time, their menu was a must do. Made a reservation through their website for a Sunday evening. The storefront seemed quaint, almost passable but once inside, it was enormous! Beautifully decorated and smelled clean, like fresh soap. The hostess was a doll and asked where in the restaurant we would prefer to sit. We chose the dining room to the left rear. Kailey was our server, nice, professional and accommodating. We had already perused the menu prior to our arrival and but decided to get drinks. I had their Bold & Brash, which sounded good on paper but was way too strong! My friend had a glass of Malbec. Our shared our appetizers, the Peking duck tacos were so savory, sweet and crunchy. I wish a had a whole plate of them! We also shared the Pear, Rocket & Quinoa salad, which as a beautiful portion of deliciousness! My friend ordered the salmon, paella style, which was tasty but not cooked enough for me. It was dressed so nicely too. I had the swordfish and it has to be one of my new favorite dishes! Cooked to perfection, I cleaned my plate! They were out of creme brulee which made us sad but we opted for the blueberry tres leches cake which was surprisingly very, very good, considering I'm not a blueberry fan. We also had the flourless chocolate cake which was tasty as well. I can't wait for the next Restaurant Week menu! read more

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Great food and great service! They also have good happy hour deals! Will definitely be back! They also had a prefix meal that was worth it. Elegant spot. read more

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I think Lessings has lost its way, when it was Maxwells it was open 7 days a week, because they catereted to regular people, tuna tacos, duck tacos, dont cut it, create a 8 dollar bar burger, chicken wings, you got to fancy, just like Goldys Gems, how could you make money when your only 5 days a week??? at least Goldys makes five dollar smash burgers great bartenders and waiters, I still love this place, buy the french dip sandwich used to be 16,00 bucks , now its 28 dollars! yikes read more

What a change from when it was Maxwells! Bayberry is fresh and new and has a nice ambiance. Came with my best friend to enjoy happy hour followed by dinner. I love that their happy hour is from 4-7 as it gives you a chance to make it there after work. The cocktails were delicious, I really enjoyed the bacon me crazy, it was a well balanced and I will definitely order it again. The service was great and the Parker rolls along with the caramelized onion butter is a must have! The Peking Duck Tacos were really good and a great appetizer. For my main course I went with the Pork Chop Milanese and it was delicious. It was a huge portion and I definitely had a doggie bag because I always save room for dessert. For dessert, I went with the Tahitain Vanilla Crème Brûlée which was worth saving room for! Overall, I will be back here and I have recommended it to friends and family as well. read more

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Ryan is an amazing server, we had such a nice time. Food and drinks were beyond delicious, thank you Bayberry, you made our "ladies who brunch" day the best! read more

Christian was our server and he was 10/10!!! Attentive and personable! Highly recommend

Great cozy table by the fireplace & service was excellent. My bistro burger was cooked perfectly. The salad was overly dressed unfortunately. My husband's chicken was not a big portion & very buttery. Drinks were great. Didn't have dessert. Nice atmosphere too. read more

Delicious food and excellent service. The ambience was lovely. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Excellent! Very enjoyable experience. Great menu. Staff is amazing. Love the ambiance. I highly recommend!

I went here for my birthday with high expectations because this place was recommended by a friend. It did not fully meet my expectations and it was a disappointing because we were placed at a table right by the front door which made us very cold. The food was okay but could have been better. We were placed at a different table by the hostess after requesting but our waitress was not as attentive to us. We had to wait extra long for our food while other people were served immediately and it took forever for us to get our check when we were finally done eating. My girlfriends also let the waitress know that it was my birthday because they saw that our same waitress gave a dessert to another birthday party with a candle thinking we would get the same thing but that was not the case. The ambience was cute but other than that it just felt like endless waiting to be attended to. read more

Great spot for lunch or dinner. The inside is very large. They have a huge bar and a lot of seating. Very nicely decorated. They have great non alcoholic mixed drinks. We had one with a blood orange in it and it was so so good. They added a rim and everything. Great menu and service. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Atmosphere was nice and friendly . Food was great. Cocktails yummy and unique. Outstanding happy hour prices. read more

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Service is excellent. Food is delicious. Has tuna tacos and chicken breast sandwich from the lunch special. Could have had two sandwiches, they were that tasty. read more

Didn't realize it was restaurant week when we came but so glad we did! Salads, soups, burgers, and chicken were so delicious! Very attentive staff in such a cute spot. Can't wait to come again! read more

Salt salt salt....didn't send our food back just will NEVER revisit! Nice ambiance big bar cute servers but that's about it

Always a great meal at bayberry. Our server Naomi was wonderful! The manager Laura is always so friendly and attentive. We highly recommend this restaurant and will be back again! Don't forget to order the cacio pepe! read more

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Roaches!! As we are waiting for our check, a roach climbs out from the bar and right onto my wallet. We told the bartender and what i thought was a manager(counting money). They killed the roach and did not discount our check at all. We did not make a scene because there are nice people working there and didnt want to ruin the night for anyone. food and drinks were good but calamari was all fried and no squid. read more

Bayberry is a gem! The happy hour prices and meals are so good and the drinks are delicious! The manager, Laura is top tier! Not only is she gorgeous but she's so sweet and super informative! We go to all of the Lessings restaurants and she is BY FAR, the BEST manager they have! We love popping in for a quick drink and app or for date night! I've even gone to bridal showers there and everything is absolute perfection! Highly recommend! read more

This is my neighborhood go to! Everything start to finish is always fantastic. The food is delicious, especially their burger, chickpea fries, Peking duck tacos and steak frites. The staff is friendly and accommodating - Laura the GM always makes it a point to say hello and check on our table throughout the night. They have one of the best bars in town and the cocktails are always incredible. The bartenders Jade, Seamus & Winter always craft up some of the most interesting and tasty. I highly recommend! read more

Went sat 1/3.waitress was ok but food was not.prices way to high for what you get.calamari had no taste at all and not hot.fries were like eating wood sticks and cold hamburger was room temp.espresso was old tasting and room temp tea was cold prime rib sandwiches came with no onions.all for $700 for 8 people with couple of drinks and a few beers.this place is a one and done for all of us read more

We had a small wedding reception here. The food was great and the service was fantastic. We were so happy that everything went so well.

Bayberry is a polished addition to the quiet Islip strip. The menu changes relatively often, which is always fun; the seafood is consistently and noticeably fresh, and the drinks are exciting and unique. It's a beautiful space with friendly and welcoming service. As I write this review, I am thinking about Bayberry being great in that it hits the spot for different meals - chocolate espresso martinis and Dutch pancakes at brunch, duck tacos and their grapefruit mezcal cocktail at happy hour, ahh, the chocolate cake...Bayberry is a win. Maybe I'll go back today. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised with this place. A friend out on the island invited me to try this place. She's been here a few times but it was restaurant week and so why not! I ordered off of the restaurant week menu muscles for an appetizer, swordfish for my main dish and a GF flourless chocolate cake. Shocked at how well everything was seasoned and paired together, cooked to perfection. The food came out really quickly which usually is good but it was untimed so we were a little rushed. 2 exceptions for the less than 5 stars. 1- some of my muscles were fishy which well we know what that means, spit it out or you'll pay for it for a few days. So no thanks, And 2- when I was asked if I'd like another glass of wine I wanted it when I finished the one I was drinking which didn't happen he brought it right away. Idk I think they were in we're going to get slammed busy mode but they weren't actually that busy. Everything was great though I'd just say with experience comes pace. read more

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This is a very pretty restaurant. I hadn't been back since it's changed from Maxwells. Also the service was really good. I do wish the pasta noodles were a little thinner but otherwise pretty good. read more

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We had a great experience here tonight. Came for happy hour and sat at the bar. The place is beautiful. Have not been here since it had been renovated and taken over was surprised that it was so empty. Our bartender Alex was super friendly and despite being new was very knowledgeable. The bar menu had discounted food and drinks for happy hour. $1.50 oysters?! Yes please!! Delicious!! We also got the grilled oysters with chorizo and sofrito butter equally amazing. Then we got the poke tuna tacos and spinach dip. The spin dip was flavorful with a little kick to it and I just wish there were more tuna tacos cause they were bomb!! I got the MacArthur drink which was tequila based and I highly recommend. Will absolutely be back. read more

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