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    Bourne Mansion

    4.2 (77 reviews)
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    Xenia M.

    I attended Bourne Mansion as a wedding guest. This was probably one of the most beautiful wedding venues I've been to. Everything from the food to the service was absolutely spot on! There were plenty of options for food during the cocktail hour, and the main course was delicious!

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    Kasey R.

    We went to the Bourne Mansion for a wedding event. The venue was very historic with valet parking and a water fountain out front. The entrance room presents a grand staircase and a fireplace amount some lounge couches. The mansion rooms are each a bit unique and have their own historic feel like those that you think of in the game Clue. The ballroom was long and had a nice stage area for the 8 person band to play all night. The one complaint with the venue space would be that there are only single stall restrooms in the place and there are only 3 total that I saw and one was out of order. The bathroom doors are also made of solid wood and are very very heavy to open from either side. The outdoor courtyard area is very large and peaceful and well maintained. There were plenty of tables and chairs outside for cocktail hour. The food at the cocktail hour included a pasta station including a broccoli rabe and sausage version, meat station with lamb (the meat fell off the bone it was so tasty), prime rib, and boiled salmon. And a mash potato bar. Of course the classic antipasto station was a bonus. The dinners included chicken, veggie dish or filet minion. The only issue here was that the filet I ordered was supposed to be well done and it came out pink. They brought out two more which were also each pink inside. Not sure why the kitchen wouldn't have a cooking thermometer or just cut into the filet to make sure it's well done. But what I could eat of the ends of the filet were very good and tender.

    Danni M.

    Miriam is the fairy godmother when it comes to dream weddings. She helped us put together the most beautiful wedding that was better than anything we've ever dreamt of. From the moment we pulled down the long driveway and saw the deer running through the fog on a rainy December day we knew the Bourne Mansion was magical. We met with Miriam and absolutely fell in love with the place. Everything from the planning and the meetings to the actual wedding day was so easy and flawless. The Bourne Mansion staff really knows what they are doing, everything is so professionally put together and they have it down to a fine science. Our wedding day was perfect, everything went so smooth and honestly was very stress free. The whole wedding process was stress free because we knew we were in good hands with a highly professional team. Our guest had an amazing time and we are being told it was hands down the best wedding most of our guest have been too.  The attention to detail by Miriam was so impressive and Asia our bridal attendant was so kind and by our sides the whole night making sure things were just right. Our Matre d, Jake, was unbelievable!! He was the BEST!  He was so on top of everything and he made us feel so special. Not only was he so attentive to us but to our parents and our bridal party as well. He was constantly checking in on them making sure everyone was ok and had a drink. He really made our night so special and was there for us for anything we needed. The Bourne Mansion team is truly the dream team and we feel so lucky to have started our marriage off in such a beautiful place surrounded by not only our friend and family but such amazing people from the Bourne Mansion team. If you are considering the Bourne Mansion look no further this is the place!!

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    George M.

    Do yourself a favor, if you are thinking about Bourne Mansion for your special event go elsewhere. This place is run as the catering hall equivalent to a stock-dumping 'boiler room.' The manager and staff don't give a rat's derriere about the place or about the affair; this is what I concluded after attending a wedding reception at Bourne Mansion. Here's how I arrived at the aforementioned: I was invited to my close friends' wedding and I first-hand knew about the small fortune that the couple spent on their wedding reception. Their entire affair prior to and post the Bourne Mansion was first-rate. While the property is perfectly situated on the water in Southern Long Island, the grounds are only partially and haphazardly groomed. Both the interior and exterior of the main building is in various levels of decay and disrepair (see my pictures). I couldn't believe my eyes. One of the banister's support columns towards the bottom of one of the staircases was broken and someone attempted to repair the column with clear tape. The column was in open view of the main hallway. There are numerous other similar examples. Bourne Mansion Is one of those places that upon a quick look seems great but upon closer inspection one notices the lack of detail and indifference to proper maintenance. Food quality was non-existing and collectively the staff was horrible. I don't know where to begin? Should I begin with the waiter that botched-up my order four times, or share with you how the buss-boy (a native English speaker) ignored me several times when I told him that I wasn't finished with my food. I think it was the fifth time when I stood-up and told him to leave me alone. I believe that the buss-boy made it a point of aggravating me and he succeeded. I attended the affair with my then 6 year old and she needed a band-aide. After asking several waiters for a band-aide and being told that they didn't have any I took it upon myself to find the manager. After asking for the manager and being told that they weren't available I began the search for the office with my daughter in tow. Surely someone must be in charge I thought to myself despite it seeming that the staff was running amok. The majority of the staff was a combination of confrontational, hostile, aggressive and indifferent. In one of the empty rooms on the ground floor I found a young guy sitting solo at a table going over some papers that seemed like they were either receipts or order checks. "Excuse me I'm looking for the manager" I said. He wholeheartedly ignored me. I approached where he was 'working' and I repeated my question. He looked at me as though he wanted to punch me ( a look I'm all too familiar with as it seemed to always be the look my ex-wife gave me). I'll be right with you he said in an annoyed tone. When he finally stopped what he was doing and asked me what I wanted in an equally annoyed tone, I said I needed a bandage for my daughter. He said that he didn't have any. I then said that I couldn't believe that a catering facility didn't have a first-aid kit and he then said that he'd look again and left the room. Within a few seconds he emerged from an adjoining room with a band-aide. Enough said. When alas it was time for me to leave (early) I couldn't find the parking attendants. Apparently they was hanging out in one of their own cars (I assumed the car belonged to one of them) chatting. After about 15 minutes of just standing there waiting for a valet, a valet emerged from the car in which they were loitering. I would have gone up to the car but I didn't know that the car was full of the valets. What are the chances of actually getting my own car I thought to myself? My feeling was that I wouldn't have particularly minded it as long as they would have brought me a car better than my own; it would have made for a good story or in this case the cherry on top of my ordeal at Bourne Mansion. In a reasonable amount of time the valet showed up with my own car and I tipped him accordingly. While ordinarily this would have been the desired outcome, I left upset because by the valet actually doing their job he robbed me of my cherry topping punchline to my horrible experience at this very crappy venue.

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    Wesley S.

    This place is amazing as far as a location for Weddings/Events. According to the friendly Valet guy, Calvin, The Bourne Mansion was once La Salle Military Academy. The location got it's name from Frederick Bourne, who was the president of Singer Sewing Machine Company and built and lived at this location at the turn of the 20th century before it was turned into the academy. It now is part of St. John's campus, with rumors of becoming a hotel. The acoustics were very good in the main hall where the dancing and dinner happened, so I would suggest bands make allowances for this. One of the younger guests was holding his ears through the night because he found it very loud. Personally, I did not think it was too loud, but there were some mixed reviews here. The wood floors and vaulted ceilings in the ballroom created an amazing sound in what appeared to be at one point a chapel (via the pipe organ on one wall and the choir loft on the other). The grounds had deer and geese just chilling in the wild surrounding the main building. The back of the building is on the water. The sophisticated charm of this location is definitely worth checking out if you are looking for an amazing event space. Think Great Gatsby. Enjoy.

    Annie N.

    I recently attended a wedding at the Bourne Mansion it one of the best experiences I have ever had. The venue is absolutely beautiful and it's a perfect setting for a picture perfect wedding. The staff was friendly and attentive. They were right there to answer questions and refill our drinks. The bartenders were on point, friendly, and knowledgeable. STEVE ABOVE ALL WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST ASSETS TO THE EVENING. He runs a tight ship and ensured that everything was going smoothly and efficiently. He definitely added to the evening to make it a great experience for all parties involved. His hospitality and management took this event above and beyond. Here's to you Bourne Mansion and especially to you, Steve! Thanks for a great night!

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    Came here for a friend's wedding and we lucked out with a beautiful day to enjoy the great scenery…read more Staff had very quick service and were generally kind. The space is on the smaller side, sectioned off with one area for dining and the other for the dance floor/bar, which in a way I actually sort of preferred, helped to actually be able to hear each other better while eating dinner. There's also outdoor patio space in the rear to enjoy if the weather allows. Cocktail hour food was good and definitely would recommend their Italian options as the best choices (the gnocchi and stuffed shells in particular). The standard dinner was quite good, most of us ordered the Chateaubriand and it actually wasn't overcooked! Unfortunately for our vegetarian friends, the experience was a little far from appetizing. They were told ahead of time they would be accommodated, but the option that was provided was steamed, unseasoned, vegetables over white rice. They didn't bother eating it, considering how bland the plate was. It feels a bit misleading to say you offer a vegetarian option, when that option is as bare bones as it gets. I'd be worried about the options if the diet restrictions were any more serious than that. My significant other also wound up with a stain on her dress simply from sitting on the white vinyl chairs that they provided for the ceremony. Lastly, the practice green is right near where they host their outdoor ceremonies, but they don't restrict any access to using it while the ceremony is going on, which was a bit distracting as there were some golfers practicing their short game while our friends are saying their "I dos".

    My wedding here was truly outstanding, and a perfect day. The staff here in West Sayville were…read moreabsolute masters of their craft. At any moment my wife & I needed anything there always seemed to be 3 people around ready to assist us. I couldn't imagine it going any better honestly. Bob was easy to work with in booking our day. Ann Marie was the maitre d' my wife dreamed of. Camille was the bridal attendant that seemed like she was everywhere, literally felt like there were 4 of her there! The food was outstanding! Cocktail hour that kicked butt! Dinner that was some of the best tasting steak I've ever had! Cooked to perfection and so big we had leftovers for the nest 2 days! Long story short, this is an amazing place. Made our dreams come true! Thank you!

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    My boyfriend and I attended a wedding here on a Friday evening for our friends…read more It was a beautiful wedding! From start to finish everything was great. The staff was wonderful. Food was delicious! Cocktail hour and dinner...chef kiss! For cocktail hour there were three stations and then a table in the middle. Stations including two different pasta bars and then a carving station. The table in the middle was meats, cheeses, olives, marinated eggplant and some other yummy things. Staff also walked around with more yummyness...cheese balls, spinach artichoke bites, chicken and waffles, bacon wrapped scallops, Caprese bites, cocktail franks, short rib and whipped potatoes...so much! Dinner included choices of chicken, salmon or filet mignon. I had the salmon and it was so good! Our friends also had their own signature drinks which were delish. Huge props to the bartenders as well for making the drinks effectively! Everything was amazing for our friends on their special day!

    So the location is very nice but I wouldn't throw a kids party at this place if they were paying me…read moreto be there. The location was running an hour behind schedule...there was a line out the door to check In and hand in your covid screening forms and it was raining but no tent. 30 mins into cocktail hour they were pretty much out of food and the people serving you at the stations just left. The staff was miserable, they look like they were doing work release at the end of a prison sentence. Bartenders were slow and unfriendly. The food wasn't good at all. You'd be better off having your wedding at Chuck E. Cheese instead of this place.

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    View

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    We celebrated my dad's 85th birthday with a lunch for 14 at The View in Oakdale, and it was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. Everything was so easy to book and coordinate, which made the whole experience stress-free. We had a beautiful table by the water, the food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. The staff made everything feel seamless, and our whole family had a fantastic time. We couldn't have been happier and are so thankful to The View for helping make such a special milestone birthday so memorable. Highly recommend.

    My wife and I try to have a date night on Friday nights but for the last few weeks life has gotten…read morein the way. So I committed this week and when looking for a new place, View came up. Well, waterfront restaurant, how can you resist. My wife decides to invite her sister to come. No comment for now. Read about Valet parking but not there tonight. Restaurant not very crowded, in fact no crowds at 5:30 but got a little better later. Ok let's eat. First and to my surprise it's Restaurant Week. Special three course meal for )46. Seems like a no brainer. I started with Lobster Bisque. I couldn't find any lobster and not much flavor. Mrs. E has their Calamari which was ok but she said wouldn't order again. Dinner... I had the rigatoni with wagu meat sauce. This was pretty good and I would definitely have it again. My wife had the braised pork shank which was meh. There was a side but hard to figure out what it was. I know I said no comment to the sister-in-law but she had the salmon. Said she liked it. Just a side note. I hate it when someone says " do you want to taste mine ". NO. If I wanted to taste that I would have ordered it. Now my big, no huge problem. We ordered coffee. Just plain regular coffee. Comes out with a small vase of creamer. The creamer was very chunky. That's right clearly bad. Almost cheese. I pointed it out to our waitress who acknowledged it but left it sitting there for about 5 minutes. A little disgusting. Eventually new coffee and creamer comes back. Oh the view. Well it was dark out so the view was non existent. Not the fault of the restaurant. Will I go back? Maybe, maybe not. I think not.

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