Great place, food and servers. My only criticism is that you wait way too long for your food. Management is awful. They have their poor servers running from the outside tables to the main restaurant to an off section of the restaurant. Breakfast time is the worst as they only have one server and one bus boy and ask them to take care of all of these areas. Also how do you run out of bagels and tomato juice in the morning? read more

My husband & daughter ate snacks in the parking lot AFTER dinner. We waited an hour for food and then ate amongst bees (daughter & I moved tables). 10 of our mussels were closed, the salmon was overcooked, the salad was drenched, wings were dry, and I had to ask for water refills inside, yet everyone else was getting served. To the owner, I hope you can see that we're eating out of our Porsche. We spent the day at the water park so didn't look our best. Treat everyone with respect because you never know who's who. read more

What enjoyable breakfast. Stephen took great care and explained the items we were interested in. The coffee is excellent, the meal was served very quickly and arrived hot and delicious. Stephen went out of his way to make sure all our needs were met, what a nice guy, sincere and friendly. Will be back. Enjoy breakfast here you will not be disappointed. read more

We finished Black Friday shopping at 10:00 pm and needed dinner. We went to Bistro 72, which is next to Tanger Outlets. We were seated promptly and asked if we wanted drinks. We ordered a pizza flatbread, an order of ribs and a bean and corn burger. The food came out quickly and was very good. The downsides were the overly loud music and the freezing temperature of the room. The restaurant is beautiful, service was friendly. I would return if I am in the area. read more

I've been here several times with my family and Bistro 72 never disappoints. The service here is pretty great. The wait staff is incredibly knowledgable about the menu, specials, drinks and desserts. Each time we've come, the wait is usually a bit long in between courses so the staff usually sends over a drink on the house which is incredibly nice. The food is always great quality and incredibly flavorful. I usually get some kind of steak, either filet mignon or a ribeye and it's always cooked perfectly and incredibly delicious. I also really like the Beet Salad. I'm not a huge fan of beets, but they use red and yellow beets and slice them incredibly thin which makes them easier to eat. It's served with a delicious goat cheese "mousse" on the top, a perfect compliment to the beets. Dessert is always great too, along with the coffee that you can get. If you're looking for a "fine casual" (fine dining with a casual atmosphere), Bistro 72 is where you want to go! read more

We stayed at the Indigo Hotel and had a voucher for its restaurant Bistro 72. It's conveniently located inside the hotel but other than for the voucher and its convenience, I would not recommend choosing this restaurant if what you're looking for is a nice, classy dining experience. This overpriced restaurant is 90% sports bar and 10% restaurant - or at least it feels that way. Many people at the bar (which is directly next to many of the dinner tables) were bumping into tables and very loud (as is expected of people who have been drinking) which kind of takes away from the fine dining atmosphere. The service is lacking - each time I needed something I noticed that our waitress was busy chatting with the bartenders or other servers instead of caring for the guests. Our food was okay, but definitely not worth the prices. We ordered the Salmon dish (at 23$) and it came out cold. The fried brie that came along with the house salad also came cold and cold deep fried food just tastes like cold oil! Perhaps this negative dining experience was a result of it being the weekend. The one nice thing about the weekend dining experience is the live music. read more

Great service. Alanna was a great bartender, great drinks. Great food. Highly recommend! Jeremy is a great as well. read more

After a day of wine tasting, I was definitely ready for a nice dinner at Bistro 72. First off, the jazz trio that was featured on Thursday night was brilliant! This immediately put us in a very good mood. My traveling companion is a vegetarian and I am a pescatarian, so many times when I am traveling, meal time can be an issue. We had no problem here and the kitchen even made substitutions for us to accommodate our diet. I had one of the best salads ever, called the East End Salad, which consisted of local field greens, local Catapano crumbled goat cheese, toasted pignoli nuts, raspberry dressing, and topped with North Fork potato chips. My entrée was the Local Vegetable Individual Pizza: Roasted garlic hummus, white balsamic marinated local vegetables, feta, and olive tapenade. The only thing I would suggest, is to add more hummus, maybe some basil and drizzle the pizza with some high quality olive oil as it was a bit dry. For Breakfast, I splurged and had the pan roasted Bistro Crab Cakes, which were not only delicious but beautifully presented. It was truly excellent and I will be back. read more

Not sure where to start or end for that matter but to sum up the evening... Steaks over cooked, chicken dry and soaked in oil, awful service arguing about the steak, and wine not served as requested. Left half way through dinner. 2 out of four people got to eat. Salads were ok. So 1 star. read more

Attached to a hotel, this restaurant is kind of unassuming. When you walk in you see the check-in desk for the hotel part and then the bar and inside dining area. I was able to make an online reservation and that process was quick and easy, the staff was waiting for us when we arrived and we were sat right away. The restaurant area overall was designed pretty nicely with some nice mood lighting and what appeared to be a well-stocked bar. The bar area seemed to be the place to hang, as many people, presumably hotel guests, were gathered. Again, the area was nice but it gave off a very "generic hotel floor plan" vibe. I sat outside in the heated outdoor seating "enclosure" next to the closed off swimming pool, and I will say the area's temperature control on a cool autumn night was very good, as I had had some concerns being that the temperature was steadily going down. We were sat at a small plastic table outside and next to us, a long forgotten table that still had the remnants of prior guests' dinner...dirty cups and dishes. The bus boy or waiter never came to clear it, the whole time we sat out there next to it. The outdoor area was riddled with flies which I suppose should be expected(?), however a fly trap or two might be a good idea on the management's part as the flies were landing in our food and drinking glasses. The menu is pretty simple. Appetizers and entrees etc etc and also a pretty extensive drink menu. We ordered calamari and the house made chips with caramelized onion dip. Honestly the onion dip looked like it might've come out of a jar(?) and it needed more salt. The house made chips were exceptional (but I am partial to potato chips) but also needed salt. The calamari was actually the best thing we ordered, it was crispy and not gummy or rubber band like at all, the outer coating was very crispy and delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered a caesar salad with chicken. The description on the menu said it had kale in it, I was served a plate with just ice berg lettuce, grocery store croutons and caesar dressing that emulated that of the kind you get in the packets they give you at fast food restaurants. The chicken on top was cold and had a rubbery texture, and it was hard to find the pecorino cheese that was promised in the description on the menu. My dinner companion got the angus burger and described it as "just okay." All in all, the calamari was the star of the show, I would get it again, I would order calamari at any restaurant if I could guarantee it would be this crispy and fresh tasting. So, in conclusion...would I ever eat here again? I guess I would maybe give it another chance but I would order different menu items and hope for the best because 3 of the 4 items we ordered here today were honestly nothing to write home about if not hard to eat. The reason I am giving three stars is because the hostess was a sweetheart and very welcoming and our waiter was honestly such a nice guy. Other than that, I feel like there are other restaurants in this area of the island that wouldn't be such a miss. Oh and I forgot to mention that when we were first sat, there was no music on outside in the "enclosure" we had to ask the waiter for some background noise. Not really sure what is going on here but maybe management needs to have a meeting and reboot a little... read more

Alexandra wasAMAZING she was so efficient and personable, she even recommended some local attractions

There aren't that many food options immediately adjacent to the Tangier outlet mall and some of the hotels at the end of the Long Island Expressway. Bistro 72 is better than the Applebee's and TGI Friday's, and offers a comfortable environment particularly in the bar and lounge area. Service was friendly and prompt. The menu features locally sourced ingredients including many of the wines from the east end vineyards. We found several of the food dishes to be mediocre and high-priced. We tried several different wines and found none of them to be memorable. OK overall. read more

Our server Alysa was great. The venue was cute. Food was mediocre... garlic/ginger wings fantastic though. But everything else was just a bit salty for my liking. read more

Had dinner there last night omg the worst food ever! The calamari was like chewing a rubber band. My husband and I ordered filet mignon. First comes out with quarter inch of charcoal on it . Was like chewing rubber. The waitress (very nice) brought out two more but this time the chef butterflied the mignon. Really Gordon Ramsay would of went back to chef and slapped him face with it. Uh hello you don't butterfly a filet mignon and dry the shit out of it. So disappointed. Mashed potatoes were so dense I could pick them up with fork and stayed whole. Demi glaze yea ok more like the beef gravy out of jar. Colored cauliflower with so much pepper I was sneezing people were looking like omg Covid lol. Drinks so strong felt like I drank vicks vapor rub cause the burning through my chest . Worst valentines dinner! read more

The staff here is great... we had the bartender recommend the vodka martinis and chicken tacos and everything has been tasty and on point. They also have live music which makes for a great and cozy ambience. Great way to spend a cold winter's night... read more

My wife and I went to Bistro 72 09/09/17, 7:30 pm. We called in advance to inquire if live music was playing, the answer was yes and the woman who answered the phone recommended reservations bcuz she said it was going to be very busy. The place was not busy at all so we ended up sitting at the bar. The bar tender John was in a miserable mood and did not know bar tender manners. He handed us a breakfast menu, served a wrong drink and walked away every time he asked us a question. The rest of the staff look confused too. The burger and calamari were mediocre at best. I do not recommend Bistro 72. read more

Like others who have commented negatively, i found this place to be severely overpriced, coupled with very slow service. The food was mediocre at best. I was there on a Wednesday night (30 May 18). Ate at the bar, where you would think things are a bit more responsive. 2 beers and 10 chicken wings. Almost $40 with a meager tip. read more

I'm being very generous with 3 Stars. First time here. Came during the week with family. Great out door space for drinks. Especially after work. Great cheese platter for an appetizer. Then dinner. Exactly what another poster posted. I ordered prime rib and received a different type of steak that was just "OK" at best. VERY EXPENSIVE! "If" I return, it would be strictly for outdoor drinks & appetizers. read more

This place is awful A guest paying $400 a night gets no service. Only the locals get mediocer at best service. For as much as the rooms cost and the menu prices you would think you would not get ignored just because you don't order alcohol. Don't waste your money. Run far and run fast. read more

I had a reservation and there appeared to be many employees but I had to wait quite a while to be seated in a nearly empty dining room. The food was good, but the portions were small, and the service a bit slow. Not a good value. read more

I've been to Bistro 72 many times and have never been disappointed. The atmosphere is warm and appealing, the food is always great and so is the service. I've had the good fortune to be there for full dinners, late night snacks and group gatherings. Their menu is not extensive but I guarantee there is some thing for everyone! I recommend making a reservation but they usually have room for "walk-ins". read more

Been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile now. We got a $29 groupon for $50 worth of food (only one groupon per table). There were four of us in our party (two meat eaters and two vegetarians). We were all first timers at this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance. Both Hotel and restaurant have an updated modern feel. Two of us shared a bottle of wine and two others had beer. They had a limited craft beer menu and the waiter didn't seem to be knowledgeable in the types of beers. Pretty sure he gave us wrong beers 2x. They didn't taste like usual. Two vegetarians ordered only entree available which was really a vegan ravioli with veggies. Came with like 5 or 6 small raviolis. Was ok, definitely not worth $25 each entree. Other two in party had a salmon dish which was so small and a cheeseburger which tasted like it was a frozen patty. read more

Excellent experience !! Fish tacos and French onion soup - perfect / also thank you for always having almond milk for my coffee

Horrible hostess. Sat a couple in a corner not IN the restaurant with 2 other tables, when we made a reservation. Meanwhile there was 20 tables outside with a live band. EXACTLY the experience we didn't want. read more

Very nice staff. Environment is well set and comfortable. Food is great and tasty deserts are available.

The eatery is nestled within a chic hotel and has edible options to match. From unassuming truffle fries and flatbreads to beautifully plated seafood and steak, this restaurant has it all. I definitely recommend for a romantic night out! read more

The one star is only for the waitress that waited on our table she was so sweet, however the chef ruined the experience. He made my omelette with spoiled cheddar cheese, my husband's corn beef hash was dry and tasteless pretty much disgusting, and we waited almost 45 minutes just for a simple platter that was butchered. My husband returned his food. The waitress did accommodate us by not charging us for our orange juice. I hope someone helps her find a better job her quality of service is not deserving at this restaurant that serves poor quality food and breakfast at that... smh read more

I have dined at the restaurant over three stays at Hotel Indigo. My issue with the restaurant is not so much the quality of the food (though its nothing spectacular) but what I can only describe as highway robbery. The price of food and beverages Is out of the stratosphere. For example, last nights' meal was a burger, chicken wings, a salad and three glasses of wine. The check was a staggering $121.00. The chicken wings were tasty enough but consisted of approx. 6 small wings and did not come with fries ($16.99). The burger was ok (also $16.99 but at least came with fries). Furthermore the service has run from just ok, bad, to extremely rude. The first time we dined there we had ordered rather late (after spending close to $100 at the bar). When my entree arrived room temp I asked a staff member whom I think was the manager if they could heat the food in the Microwave. That request was turned down because I was told "the kitchen was closing". Stupid of me to eat here a third time but I am a slow learner. Never again. read more

This is an updated review!! Bistro 72 is consistently delicious and always has great service. Located in a nice hotel near awesome outlet shopping is this gem of a place. Fantastic (although about $5 per bottle too expensive) wine list and some decent local selections. The strawberry salad is perfectly dressed and accompanied by crunchy spectacularness. The chicken mojo is a show stopper. It is hearty yet super light and accompanied by this outrageous polenta with cherry tomatoes. My husband had the salmon and we have never had a fish dish that didn't delight (they get shipments from brauns in cutchogue 3 times a week according to our wonderful waitress)! Truthfully this is the best chicken dish in a 15 mile radius!! Truly amazing. The espresso was spectacular and was served with a rocking biscotti. The creme brûlée was a winner...the flourless chocolate cake was super rich but well made. Overall I LOVE BISTRO 72!! Also-check out the yelp deal! read more

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Was excited to finally be able to try this restaurant out after hearing so many good things but I was beyond disappointed. We waited about 20 minutes for a table when we were told 10; which I understand given it's a Saturday night but then my boyfriend and I were at our table for 25 minutes and no one came up to us. The table next to us however who got sat AFTER us was greeted and got their whole order in. My boyfriend tried to get the servers attention, he looked away and avoided us. read more

food was okay, nothing special. the atmosphere is nice since they offer live entertainment and an outdoor pool. however, they are seriously understaffed. only come here if you are not hungry and willing to wait over an hour to be served. it took them forever just to come around and take our order. it took even longer for the food to come. finally, we were so tired of waiting for them to bring the check that we decided to walk up to the register to ask to pay. we ordered the halibut and the east end salad. the halibut was fine but I was disappointed when they forgot the beets in my salad. I choose that salad because of the shaved beet strands. I waited over an hour for my food so I was very disappointed that they couldn't even get a simple salad right. I decided not to ask for the beets since it might take them another hour to find some. they also did not offer any bread at the table which could have kept us patient as we waited for our food. for those who are staying at the hotel, I would recommend to try the room service. dinner took two hours of our valuable time. read more

The food was delicious, with enormous portions! We had wonderful service from Stephen. He also helped us with local directions and advice about places to visit. read more

I will give this restaurant two stars considering the fact that the food was OK. My family came here and it was very empty and we were more than positive that we would be seated and fed within a timely manner. After waiting about 7 to 10 minutes for a seat for the family we were then seated. Not too sure of the hostess name again however after placing our orders it took a total of 37 minutes to bring out breakfast. Due to the fact that it was breakfast,my brother ordered steak and eggs and they did not have it even though it was on the menu. However, everyone did order an assortment of eggs i.e. eggs Benedict scrambled eggs omelettes etc. etc. I have never went to a place where 27 minutes was to make an assortment of eggs personally. Again the food was OK however for a restaurant that is completely empty at 10 AM on a Sunday morning is unacceptable. I hope that my review will be seen and considered for parties that come to this restaurant read more

After visiting a vineyard and brewery earlier in the day, decided to eat at Bistro 72 which is just off of the lobby in the hotel that we were staying. Started with the cheese plate which had about 5 different cheeses, and good portions of each. The plates (I suppose understandably) were pre-made, and must have been sitting in a fridge or some other cold staging station. It was nice to receive it so quickly, but given that the cheese and slab were so cold, it actually made some of the selections less desirable. Brie (in my opinion) is always better when it is closer to room temperature (or warm) so that the softness and flavors can really be enjoyed. This brie was just cold. Followed the cheese plate with a couple of sandwiches: a BLT and the French dip. Both were just OK - nothing spectacular, but definitely was tasty at the end of a long, cold day. There is a pretty good bar at Bistro 72, with a fair number of local wines and beers in addition to the standard cast. Service was very good (so based on reading others, it can definitely be hit or miss here; we were luck), and the musician playing during dinner was a nice addition. Because of the price (all entrees $20+, drinks $10+) I might not be inclined to return, but it's hard to beat the quality of the restaurant for the hotel that I was staying. read more

Recently ate dinner at Bistro 72 with my family. Food was excellent, husband and I both had chicken tacos, my son had pulled pork tacos, daughter had a chicken caprese sandwich. All were dinner-size-meal worthy, we had plenty of left overs. Both tacos were very tasty but we all agreed chicken tacos were to die for. Chicken sandwich was also delicious! Our server Angie was over the top helpful and pleasant. The bartender gave us a friendly farewell when we were leaving even though we weren't seated at the bar :) A very friendly place with delicious food and large portions. Definitely recommend! read more

Stopped in for lunch and was very pleased. We split the cheese platter to start and then had the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. The grilled shrimp on the salad were seasoned to perfection. I had the hot and dirty martini which was absolutely delicious. It was made with LIV vodka, olive juice and siracha sauce. The martini had just enough heat in it without it being overwhelming. The staff was phenomenal, and such beautiful ambience. I can't wait to come back. The waiter was telling me they run a great happy hour. I will be back. read more

Nice location, inside the Hotel Indigo in Riverhead, must've passed it several times before I knew there was a restaurant in there. Its a cozy restaurant, maybe a bit on the cold side - AC was blasting in late September. The food was good, nothing FABULOUS. We had chicken wings which were overdone and the sauce was really nothing special. The jicama slaw serves with the wings was the best thing on the table. My husband had the Pork T-bone which was overdone and moe than a little dry - it was kind of hard to cut. I have the scallops which although they were delicious, 4 scallops for $30 is just ... just.... $7.50 each. There was nothing worth $7.50 each about them. The pizza we had for appetizer was delish, and the rest of the diners at the table had good fare, the chicken sandwiches good, the filet mignon tender and juicy, but the serving of salmon was also SMALL for the $. We used a groupon so cost wasn't a factor, but without it, it did seem on the high side. There were no specials, it was a Friday night, and the menu did not match what was shown online. Overall - no huge complaints - but nothing glowing either. read more

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This restaurant within Hotel Indigo East end is wonderful. My experience has always been a very "tasty" experience. Great appetizers, main courses and desserts. Specials are the way to go when ordering dinner. Fantastic BLT, burgers and salads for lunch. You will always find fresh and local ingredients which enhance the flavors of all your favorite dishes. Excellent food presentation makes you eat with your eyes, a great experience. read more

Came to bistro 72 last night and had a wonderful time! Had Eric was our server who provided phenomenal service.. His recommendations were spot on and we will definitely be requesting him next time we come. We started off our meal with the rib tacos and cheese plate which were delicious.. For out entrees I had the duck which was cooked perfectly and my husband had the scallops which were juicy and delicious as well... We finished off with the hazelnut gelato cake which left us off full and happy with our experience. Most of all I love the ambiance here, dim lighting and fireplace make it for a romantic time.. Staff was professional and made us feel right at home Gave this place 4 out of 5 because we did not enjoy the piano player he was repetitive and boring read more

We wanted to try this restaurant during Restaurant Week and arrived there yesterday afternoon at 3:38 PM and were immediately seated in the completely empty room. We were handed the brunch menu. When we asked for the Restaurant Week menu our server told us he would "check". He came back and said sorry, we don't offer that menu until 5:00. They would not accommodate us. So, on principle, we left. Too bad. They lost $60 plus and got a bad review. I would give them zero stars if it was an option. read more