The food is mediocre and very expensive even for a seasonal fast food restaurant. Employees are tweaked out and couldn't care less about your order. A burger took 50 minutes to make and there were two people inside (it was raining so no one outside). Do yourself a favor and go to Cherry Grove, the Pines is really bad. read more

Really wish this place would get some competition. Since it's the only real option in town, it's not only overpriced, but the food is mediocre, takes forever to make, and there's a 90% chance you'll be dealing with a bitchy boy who'd rather be doing anything else. read more

Things I liked: * It had food when I was hungry at lunch Things I didn't * Pricey * The food is salty * Pricy read more

"Bring your own canteen" It may be recommended that you by your food someplace else or get something besides the fish tacos. You get three decently sized taco but that is where the good part ends. I found the tacos to be VERY bland (I had to add a lot of salt and pepper) and the fish had a weird oder and aftertaste. It may have been that particular night because a couple other people were saying the same thing about the tacos. Maybe the cook was having an off night. Perhaps, I will try the burgers if I go back to this place. However, I will say that the customer service was decent, which is why I gave this place two stars instead of one. read more

Canteen - Fish tacos - Diners Near Me - Fire Island, New York

Really delicious fish and chips. Yes, the prices here are expensive. Fire Island is expensive! All in all I'd say this place is cheaper than it could be and much better than you'd expect from a captive-audience setting food spot. read more

Not sure why so many negative reviews. It's a good spot to just hang out and get light meals or coffee. I usually go here for my breakfast and they are decent. Prices are high (a breakfast sandwich is over $10). The pantry next door sells few bucks cheaper but I prefer having one from here. read more

Food is pretty good but the smell of trash makes me nauseous. Smells like old trash they haven't thrown out. Pretty gross.

Ok. It's overpriced. However it's casual, fast, and the food is decent. I got the 1/4 lb burger which was good and comes with I believe a real pickle. It doesn't have the jarred pickle taste. I also got the side of fries, which is ok. In terms of the pulled pork sandwich, I really enjoyed this item although I wish it were bigger. read more

Canteen - Outdoor seating - Diners Near Me - Fire Island, New York

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They are ridiculously over priced and serve inferior quality food. $3 for bruised bananas. $4 for bad coffee. They wanted to charge me $7.50 for a cortado!!! I told them there was no way I was paying that much. They are abusing their position and stealing from our community. Avoid them and boycott them until they change their ways. I understand things are more expensive due to the logistics of getting product to the island but this is extreme. The Pantry and liquor store prices are fair and they deal with the same logistics. I'd give zero stars if I could. They're also not particularly friendly, especially compared to how nice everyone at The Pantry and liquor store are. LETS SHOW THEM THAT ITS WRONG TO RIP PEOPLE OFF. Don't go there. 7.50 for a cortado... ridiculous. read more

So for a burger/sandwich spot they're pretty disorganized and have poor management. In an early Sunday evening they have a full staff standing at the counter with smirks in their pretty faces and no food to serve. When we approached the register the lovely employee grabs the menu to show us what is left in the kitchen which she only points to the French fries and the bowl of rice .They were only selling over priced dry tasteless French fries and rice , it's like Starbucks stating they're out of coffee and only have tap water to sell. Lazy , over priced and good looking dumb employees that just don't give an F. read more

Food was very delicious. Cooked very well. Great options. Ate here twice in one day(trapped on an island with limited options). However after a few hours of being open on a busy Saturday they ran out of food, obviously the best options. Why are you 86'n product when you should have prepared for the busy crowd. They only told you this at the counter after waiting in line so you had to make another choice right on the spot. Some employees came off rude for no reason. Could be a bit more polite. During the evening they lost their menus which was annoying as well. Outdoor seating by the bay entrance area. Nice views. read more

Horrible experience. After waiting 30 minutes for our food we decided to check with the cashier and she told us that they lost our ticket. Upon describing what we ordered they told us that we couldnt get a burger because they had already cleaned the grill (really??) Then another 20 minutes pass...NO APOLOGIES. No one here cares about the customers. Avoid! read more

The ultimate - you're trapped on an island and have few other choices. Rude service, long lines, and mediocre food. They'd rather argue with their customers than actually serve anything. You'll often get to the front of the line only to find that they're out of food (and have been all day). The sounds of grumbling customers growing louder and louder as your reach the front counter. "We just have coffee right now." read more

The food is ok but what these folks really excel at is their unpleasantly snarky service.

Yes definitely an improvement from the previous incarnation in this spot. The menu is fresh and plenty of options. The hours are great, especially given that there are so few options in the Pines to grab a snack to eat if you are out and about. I know this is a general Fire Island issue, but I will say that the prices are a little steep. Staff are friendly so long as you smile :-) read more

Canteen is the refurbished Bay Bar space in the Pines. As in the past, you can order food for service at nearby tables, but there's also a pretty darn good selection of grab-and-go food and drink for breakfast, lunch, or early light dinner. The fish tacos are OK, the fried clams are just the right amount of spicy, and the iced tea is dang tasty. Popular morning indulgences, like chocolate croissants, are still available. Staff are pleasant-enough local high schoolers (at least it seems that way to me) or college students with summer jobs still learning the basics of service, but a little kindness with them goes a long way. And the manager, Andre, is pretty tasty. Just sayin. read more

It's pretty bad. It is called canteen so why should we expect anymore. The service here is hit it miss as is the food. One employee can be so energetic and friendly, and the next day another employee is texting in your face when you want to pay. The food is mediocre and way over priced for the quality. But it's conveniently located so when you need a coffee and a snack it seems easiest. Go here for coffee and packaged food items. read more

I get it, Canteen is on Fire Island and it's a hot spot. But really? You charge double for a Jack Daniels and serve 1/2 of what's normal? Same for my friend, we had a drink while waiting for the ferry, one sip and gone was my $15 or so Jack. We paid $55 and didn't even get service. read more

I went here before heading back to the mainland on an early morning ferry. There weren't too many options on the menu, so I decided to go with the sausage eggwich. While the sausage eggwich was a decent size for the price ($8), the flavor left a little to be desired. It all came together well, but the eggs were a bit runny and the sausage was very salty. This place is one of the few food options on Fire Island and is fine in a pinch, but not something worth seeking out. read more

We love The Canteen whenever we're at our FIP Home. Amazing service, handsome I might add, and the best French fries!! And they are open early, for Monday am ferry trips back to Gotham--hot coffee brewed and waiting! Mmmm read more

Awesome place .. drinks fine ..Juan our bartender fun and friendly ans the DJ Steven Oliveri killed it with that 80s music ..Great placs to hang read more

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Great location once you arrive to the marina at Fire Island - Pines. Recomendable when visiting Fire Island, NY read more

Someone before me wrote that the offerings--in their pricing and quality--are like those at an amusement park restaurant: fast food with sort of a half-assed attempt at sophistication. I wouldn't be writing this, though, if the staff were even vaguely polite or attentive. They're not. Last night's guy was as dumb as the glitter in his hair. We had to tell him three times that we wanted our meal to go. Then, of course, they were out of what we ordered but we weren't informed of that until we'd already waited for ten minutes. There was no apology, just a blase´ "What do you want instead?" Service, bitch. We want service. Previous guy was a rude twinkish fellow, who could barely be bothered to take our order. But there are few options in the Pines. The food at the deli in the Pantry is pretty good, though, and they're actually friendly. read more

We walked all the way from Ocean Beach and were starving and thirsty--anything decent would have been great, but alas, this mediocre restaurant with its mediocre food and mediocre service made us wish we had walked back to Cherry Grove. Only now did we realize that the bitchy cashier overcharged us -- $53 for a grilled cheese my 6-year old nephew could cook, 2 cokes, 3 frozen fish sticks ($15) a burger patty that makes you long for Burger King... and to make matters worse, we waited for over 15 minutes for this crappy cuisine ...served in flimsy Walmart paper plates...no effort made for us at all-and the place was empty!! Don't go here unless you have no choice! Wait until you get home or walk to Cherry Grove!! read more

Canteen is a great upgrade from the Bay Bar it replaced. Service is usually pretty fast and they have a variety of sandwiches and salads. I have had lunch here several times this summer (2010) and have enjoyed much of what I ordered. Some comments... - The burgers come with parmesan fries, lettuce, tomato, and onion. It's been consistently good although the platter is not served in a consistent way. Sometimes the burger comes with a bun, and other times with an english muffin. Sometimes, the lettuce, tomato, and onion comes lightly dressed which I really like. It adds another flavor to the burger instead of adding ketchup and/or mustard. The last time I ate at Canteen, they were not dressed :( - The Lobster sandwich is quiet tasty and comes with a lot of lobster. The sandwich isn't consistently served with the same kind of roll. - The sausage sandwich has good flavor but I wish you got a bit more sausage. - The pulled pork sandwich has too much barbecue sauce served with it. - The parmesan fries are great and consistently made. The only thing that isn't consistent is the serving side when it comes with your sandwich. Sometimes you get a lot... sometimes you don't get enough. Also, not all sandwiches come with a side of these fries. Read the board closely. There is seating inside, in the front overlooking the harbor, and in the back next to the pool. When you sit by the pool, you can also sit on one of the cabanas if they are available. The cabanas are nice if you want to stay out of the sun, but you don't always get a breeze in there. Canteen serves limited alcohol but if you sit by the pool, you can order drinks from the pool's bar. ** August 2011 Update ** Canteen no longer lets you sit by the pool. It is reserved for the Blue Whale. I also didn't see the Lobster sandwich on the menu anymore. As a result, I downgraded my rating from 4 to 3 stars. Yesterday, I saw an ad for some healthy choices. It will be interesting to try some of those. ** August 2011 Update #2 ** The Lobster sandwich is back and still stuffed with lots of lobster! I still miss eating by the pool, but the Lobster packed sandwich pushes my ratings back to 4 stars. read more

Extremely painfully slow service. About 1/2h to make an iced coffee. Insane that incompetency of this level exists.

I'm not usually one to do a bad critique, however I must give credit where it's due. The food is good, definitely overpriced and you get charged for ANY side item. It wouldn't be so bad if the service was polite, but alas. The courtesy of most, not all, most of the employees was horrendous. Especially for a first time visitor. Eat here in a pinch. read more

Ugh! The quality of food here has been steadily getting worse. Chicken sandwiches were dry and the burgers are just plain awful. Why can't the owners figure out how to provide good food? There's so much potential here, since it is one of the few places where there is to eat. You might even be unlucky enough to have to deal with the "drag queen", "Spicky Hilton", who will promptly attempt to dispel an attitude that may work for other drag queens that are worthy of commanding such respect, but not this one. She's just drab drag with a side of boring. read more

Was looking for a nice latte and jogged into the harbor area one morning. Canteen indeed has an espresso machine and the distracted counter person made a passable single latte (definitely not Illy quality, but c'est la vie). I'll order a double shot next time. A great coffee joint in the harbor would probably make buck, having pretty much zero competition. read more

The worst. 25 minutes to make chicken fingers with almost no other customers in the place. It's not complicated. Their lame excuse: "it takes a while because they're raw." Bitch please, I've got some drinking to do. read more

Rude ginger queen at the counter needs a slap in the mouth. I think maybe she had a rough weekend and wasn't happy about having to work and decided to be catty with a paying customer. Slow and apathetic service with with dreadful food; what more could one ask for? read more

If you want SLOW service come here. The order/pickup area is the same instead of making them two separate areas. There's too little staff. You wait online for 15-40 minutes for a cup of coffee! Overpriced. Really a shame that The Pines doesn't have better quality, sensible vendors. read more

Slow and limited selection with poor customer service. Need better options in the Pines.

Redefining overpriced. Ice coffee for nearly five dollars? A cheeseburger for sixteen dollars? Come on now Service may be friendly but absolutely no value here at at all and unfairly so. read more

Where do I even begin? *SPEED: If these guys moved any slower they'd be dead. *COSTS: Overpriced is an understatement. Chicken quesadillas $12 Mac & Cheese $8 *TASTE: The two items mentioned above had a very similar flavor. I'm not sure if it was from the cardboard takeout boxes they slopped my food into or if it was from something else like maybe they use cheap aluminum pans in the kitchen or something, but the food had an AWFUL taste that I'd describe as both toxic & metallic. I couldn't even get through half of it and believe me I tried; I was f'n STARVING! I was SO disappointed & frustrated. The waiting, the cost, the food & the lack of appreciation shown for shopping there left SUCH a bad taste in my mouth. Unfortunately, Canteen is really the only place in The Pines serving food so, the likelihood of them trying harder or even pretending to be appreciative of your business, is slim to none. As for me, I'd gnaw off my own arm before ever eating there again. Save your money! Take a walk over to Cherry Grove where there are places serving food that you can actually eat & afford and where they're grateful for your business. Shame on you Canteen. One star is too many. read more

The Pines really has no real food options so Canteen was it. That being said, service is friendly and the outside patio area is nice and faces the harbor. The pulled pork sandwich was actually quite good while the margerita pizza, while filling, reminded me of one of those personal pan pizzas you can make at home. read more

So... $21 for a bare burger, bland fries, and a Hubert's? Sure, if the service were fast and/or attentive. Keep your cash and dine on the mainland. read more

Great place. Sandwich was good. Pizza was great! Mini-Crab Cakes.....So Delicious....Loved the mini-bottles of Prosecco. Love sitting out door. Its the mess hall to the Pines' gay summer camp vibe. :) read more

As with everything on the island, the quality varies summer to summer. This summer, the Canteen is (finally) LIT. My parents and I came in for dinner after the ferry and didn't feel like pizza or sandwiches at the Pantry so we opted to check out what was on offer at the Canteen. My uncle and I ordered the tacos. He got pork tacos and I got chicken. My other uncle and my mom got the Cubano. The tacos were dope and the sandwiches were really great. Stop by and give it another shot. You might be surprised. read more

I've been staying in Cherry Grove this summer but I spend a lot of time in The Pines and this is my favorite place on the island! Great food, great atmosphere, reasonably priced. Hands down the best place to relax and grab a drink. I went there yesterday just for the tuna tacos and I was not disapointed. Service is quick and the food is amazing, what more could I ask for. read more