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    Catch Oyster Bar

    4.5 (307 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    What's left of my NE Clam Chowder
    Jim W.

    Was in the area for a little hike and wanted seafood for a late lunch. It's a cozy restaurant on the main strip in Patchogue. About 10 people there when we walked in about 2 pm. Mike the bartender, waiter, bus boy - do it all was great. Helped with the beer, oysters and calamari selection. Everything was on point. There are probably lines down the block during the peak season. Must do if you're in town!

    Beer list and specials of the day
    Shelley B.

    What a great little restaurant! Others have described it as a hidden gem and I can see why. The coastal decor is very welcoming and comfortable; there are a number of standalone tables and plenty of seats at the bar, which was crowded when we arrived Our waitress, Janine, was a sweetheart - super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. She made great recommendations on the oysters from the menu. We opted for Fire Island Blues and Lucky 13. They were both delicious and super, super fresh. I have to say out of all the food we ate, the oysters were our favorite. We also ordered the baked clams, sesame crusted tuna, and fried calamari . We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and I can't wait to get back for more of those fresh oysters and delicious and tasty baked clams. If you haven't checked out this place yet, give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

    Martha L.

    Love this spot. We've been here 4 times and the food is always on point. It's tiny, so you may wait for a table (there's 2 regular sized and 2-3 two seater bar height tables) or you can eat at the bar. The fish tacos here are amazing, the apps are always great too (tuna nachos, Sicilian calamari, etc). It's truly a hidden gem and a go to spot for good fish and a relaxed environment.

    Unbelievable meal every time! Service and the people are like family Small place looks busy but moves quickly so I grab a drink at bar and get a table in no time. Food is so fresh, new specials weekly consistently the best food I've ever eaten Must try!

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    Chuck G.

    This cute little oyster bar on a side street in Patchogue has amazing food. Great chowder, shrimp cocktail and Po' Boys. Service was great too. Can't wait to go back!

    Our family (first time with kids) night out at Catch Oyster Bar!!!!
    joeysal77

    Catch has been our favorite local date-night option in what seems like forever. So last night, for the first time, we had no babysitter and took the little ones. Didn't change a thing. The food and vibe at this local seafood bar right off Main Street is outstanding. Same goes for the service, as we have also done take-out from here many times. Last night as our usual to start, two dozen fresh and chill as they come, oysters (skinny magherita was so clean and fresh) We divided up the 24 into four 6-packs from different locales. We usually spend a few minutes discussing what one go better with mignonette or cocktail sauce. Of course, squeeze of lemon never hurts as is protocol. My wife and son both had the blacked salmon, one over a crispy Caesar and one over mixed veggies. Even though it was blackened crispy on the outside, the inside was juicy and done to perfection. For myself, I love a good chicken Francese, so when I saw a special "striped bass francese", I politely put the menu down. Over mashed potatoes and mixed veggies, this was a home run. Excuse me...a grand slam. I could eat that for dinner 7 nights a week and never get tired. We have so much confidence in this joint that we know we can order whatever we want and it's always done perfect. Last outting here we came especially for their soft shell crab sandwich and it was such a treat. I can't recommend this place enough. Can't wait to get back, and it's a gem.

    Vivene M.

    First time here and I love this place! I sat at the bar with my friend and we ordered a couple of oysters and we had a lobster roll and filthy martinis. The service was OK. I loved the Caribbean music that they played. I would come back the oysters they had a lot of different types of oysters. They had fresh and salty and briney options for the oysters. check them out!

    Scrumptious oysters
    Tracy F.

    Looking for a local joint that defines fresh catch from local(& some a little further) waters? Seafood prepared consistently very well then this is it!!! The cocktails and selection of ale/stouts are impressive too! If you're a fan of raw oysters(or cooked) it'll be difficult to go anywhere else after indulging here! Don't be surprised if you have to wait for a seat. It's not a big place, but certainly worth it!

    Fried Calamari
    Jessica B.

    I had the opportunity to check out Catch on a Sunday afternoon. The place is on the smaller side, if I wasn't specifically looking for some where to have fresh oysters, I would have likely walked right past it. But for a small joint, it packs a big punch! We ordered a dozen fresh oysters and their fried calamari - both of which were excellent. Since it's on the smaller side, there's limited seating but we were fortunate to grab a seat at a high top right away. The service was quick and our server was friendly. This is a great place to have fresh oysters, a cold beer and watch the game. I can't wait to go back!

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    We would love to visit more often as the food and service is amazing , however a little pricey to visit often.

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    I had Ipswitch Clams. a little disappointed. whole bellies were not too visible. more like clam strips!!

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    Awesome stuffies! And the sashimi oysters is to die for! Always pleasant service and top notch food.

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    This place rocks! Always a great meal. The octopus is a 10 first time having it can't wait to come back and have it again!

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    Everything was great service, food, Drinks, really enjoyed ourselves will definitely continue to go don't change anything!

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    Monday thru Friday.

    Do they serve fried whole clam bellies?

    They serve fried whole clams, and once or twice the Ipswitch fried clam bellies have been on the specials board

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    3-630pm

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    Harbor Crab

    Harbor Crab

    3.5(372 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    Come hungry leave happy! Lovely indoor and outdoor dockside…read morelocation offering a variety of tasty seafood small to large plates. All drinks standard or fancy come out cold and tasty to accompany that barside snack or full lunch/dinner meal. Servers don fun T-shirts with catchy sayings buzzing around smiling serving it up. Everytime I have dined here they have been very attentive, sometimes overly, but in good spirits just making sure you have everything you wanted and needed, on top of keeping things neat/clean. This outing was for my Mr's Birthday, so appetizer, entrées and dessert. We started with the Crab Spinach and Artichoke dip with chips as we waited for entrée selections. It was served up creamy in a bread bowl stuffed with crab, spinach and artichoke, super tasty and great start. The Mr ordered up the Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail with a bechamel sauce. Noted the flavors were good, but next time would order bechamel sauce on side so there was more control of it not overwhelming the fresh protein with every initial bite. Mentioned the Roasted Potatoes and Corn that accompanied it were nicely cooked and not overly seasoned. Personally opted to double down on the crab side of things and snagged myself one of their Crab cake sandwiches on a pretzel roll. With each bite you knew the crab cake was freshly made not a frozen premade puck. It easily smashed down quickly with each bite, with good fresh crab flavor, not just breadcrumbs, like you might experience elsewhere ;) Also noted their pretzel bun was soft, airy with good classic pretzel flavor without the hard/tough exterior crunch. Noting that in the past I have also ordered up their fresh Tuna Steak entrée which is also a delicious entrée option. Finished off the meal with a menu fan favorite Chocolate Lava Cake, as my Mr is always hoping for it to truly lava out. Will say Harbor Crab definitely has come the closest in sense of it sorta flowing out when cut into. I assured the birthday boy that he should know the texture, taste were indeed on point, even if it didn't fully lava out ;) All in all another great dining experience at this location as the quality of fresh seafood offerings, service, live music ambiance and atmosphere are on point. Totally understand why this has been a fan favorite for my Mr and others for years. Would highly recommend a visit to any seafood lover.

    Another amazing time at the harbor crab with Maria making our drinks... food, drinks and view is…read moreamazing

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    Drift 82

    3.7(400 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Beach bar on the water with a great vibe! The atmosphere makes this place feel like you're on an…read moreisland! Friendly staff. Food tastes fresh!

    *Update- Spoke with a wonderful manager Christine who addressed our experience and provided a more…read morethan generous resolution that was completely unexpected. We do love the restaurant as mentioned, and will be happy to return to give them another shot. Thanks for providing the exceptional service that keeps us wanting to come back. We appreciate you!* There was so much to love about this restaurant. The atmosphere was lively, music was great, sunset was beautiful, and the food was good. Our waitress was phenomenal -- sweet, accommodating and attentive despite how busy it was. Other staff members were wonderful too. Unfortunately, our interaction with the manager put a serious damper on an otherwise great evening. We made our OpenTable reservation a week in advance and noted that we'd have our 5-lb Yorkie, requesting outside seating if possible because we weren't sure where dogs were permitted. We weren't being picky and understood it was Labor Day weekend. When we arrived, the hostess explained that our reserved table was inside, so we'd need to wait for a dog-friendly table. She said we'd have priority because we had a reservation. No problem! We got drinks at the outdoor bar and didn't wait long. When another woman eventually seated us, I smiled, said hello and thanked her. She gave me what I can only describe as a dirty look. I shrugged it off, assuming she was stressed because they were busy. Our waitress was fantastic. A busser even kindly offered our dog a water bowl. We ordered drinks and an appetizer and were enjoying ourselves when the woman who seated us suddenly came over, threw water down at the foot of my fiancé's chair and said, "You know your dog is marking up our chairs!" To be completely clear: our tiny Yorkie had urinated on the leg/base of an OUTDOOR chair. He did NOT defecate anywhere. We were eating and hadn't noticed him briefly lift his leg underneath the table. We weren't upset that she told us -- we were stunned by HOW she handled it. Had she simply said, "Excuse me, your dog urinated on the chair," we would have apologized and immediately addressed it. Instead, she threw water beside my fiancé's chair while he was eating and spoke to us in an unnecessarily hostile manner. This is an outdoor dining area at a restaurant that allows dogs, and your own staff had just offered our dog water. If dogs are welcome, situations involving them should be handled professionally. If you don't want dogs there, don't allow them. Our dog is five pounds, quiet and friendly. Other guests and children were stopping by our table to pet him. Had we not already ordered dinner, we would have paid for our drinks and appetizer and left after this interaction. Unfortunately, it didn't end there. My fiancé ordered a filet with a $9 upcharge for hollandaise sauce. The sauce didn't arrive with his steak, so he began eating before it got cold. When the same woman walked by, he mentioned the missing sauce. Instead of apologizing, she said, "Yeah, that can come out later." A $9 sauce ordered for a steak should arrive WITH the steak. He told her he no longer wanted it. She said okay but apparently never communicated that, due to being too busy chatting standing around with others. A busser later brought it and we had to reject it. Our evening cost approximately $200. Expecting our complete meal to arrive together and expecting to be treated respectfully are not unreasonable expectations. I told our waitress about the interactions while making it VERY clear none of this reflected on her. That's when we learned this woman was actually the MANAGER. Our waitress was extremely apologetic, although she had nothing to apologize for. She did her job beautifully, and we made sure to tip her well in cash. That's what makes this so disappointing. This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, decent food and phenomenal staff. The person who negatively affected our experience was the person who should have been setting the standard. Yes, customers should be responsible for their pets, and we would have immediately addressed the situation had we noticed. But these are outdoor tables and chairs exposed to birds, squirrels and other animals. The hostile reaction to a five-pound dog briefly lifting his leg was unnecessary. There is a right and wrong way to address an issue. Speak to your customers like human beings. Throwing water beside someone's chair while they're eating and speaking to them disrespectfully is unacceptable. To our waitress and the other hardworking staff: THANK YOU. You were wonderful. To the manager: your staff is phenomenal. You should consider taking some customer-service training from them.

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    Virgola Wine Bar

    4.3(81 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Very nice an elegant and sexy atmosphere! Drinks are great the staff is friendly and helpful…read more Nice place to cap off date night

    Cool spot with a Manhattan vibe "behind" Main Street in Patchogue…read more The reason this is key is because, since they face out to the firehouse and residential areas, parking USUALLY isn't a problem. There's a small lot that's free and you can park on Jennings. (sorry residents). We went on NYE so had to park several blocks away. No biggie. The inside is dark and cool with a city-vibe. Ample bar space and 1-4 tops an some banquet seating that lets you look out over the street. We were greeted right away by what turned out to be our server and seated promptly by the windows (we had a reservation). Also greeted by a gentleman that we think might have been her dad. The young lady hustled all night and managed the crowd well. We never waited too long for her to check in on us and she was very helpful with selecting wine and clarifying menu items. That being said, THIS IS A SMALL PLATES JOINT. People expecting full-sized portions should adjust their expectations accordingly. We did, however, order the Trastavere seafood platter (medium) which came as a tower and seemed impressive. Two types of oysters (large and medium) were presented; briny and fresh and pretty damned tasty. There was also a ceviche and tuna tartare that was, unfortunately, a bit unremarkable, as was the shrimp cocktail (though the shrimps were pretty hefty). The American "black caviar" was a nice way to commemorate the meal. Nutty with a pop of salinity but maybe something you can skip. We meant to order the Carne e Formaggi but got the Gamberetto instead which was fine as it was pretty tasty nonetheless (made with shrimp but it almost tasted like smoked salmon). Virgola Manhattan was good but pretty standard. Follow-up drink of dirty Manhattan was blissfully salty and cold. But back to the menu: we are unsure if they have an actual kitchen back there which would also explain the small plates concept and oyster and chilled fish options. The bruschetta was tasty, as mentioned, but it seems like they cut and toasted the bread and topped it with the crudo. The other bruschetta options featured ingredients from other menu items that could be re-purposed for multiple dishes. Smart but expect this. We plan on returning and trying the charcuterie board (mix and match cheeses and meats) and some cocktails. Overall, a nice night out and a nice option for dining and drinking around Patchogue. Cheers!

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    Lombardi's On the Bay

    Lombardi's On the Bay

    3.0(522 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Beautiful restaurant near the water, it was a cold day in June, but the vibes were nice. We ordered…read moredrinks and apps. The calamari was cooked classically but hubby did not enjoy the baked oysters- too much breadcrumbs. Food service was also slow on a Tuesday.

    Went here for my niece's birthday dinner, but unfortunately, the experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. When we were waiting to check in the party in front of us had a reservation and was still told there would be a 20 minute wait. They were understandably frustrated and even questioned the point of having a reservation. When I checked in, they couldn't even find the OpenTable reservation. So we just waited but they did apologize for the wait. The service was very slow and inattentive from the moment we were seated. It took forever to order appetizers, drinks, and entrees. Our waiter rarely checked in on us, and I'm not sure if he was just extremely busy, but most of the time we didn't even see him. After waiting a very long time with empty glasses, I finally was able to ask the waiter for water refills and drinks (2 glasses of wine & 2 cokes). The drinks ended up taking so long to arrive as well. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't worth the wait. The Chicken Parmesan was the worst I've ever had, and the Chicken Francese and Clams Casino were nothing special. The grilled octopus was the one standout and was really good. The place looks nice, but the food is overpriced, the service was poor, and the overall experience was so disappointing that we didn't even want to risk ordering dessert. Definitely won't be going back.

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    Fried Calamari NY Strip Steak - 18 oz

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    Rumba Island Inspired Cuisine and Rum Bar - Coconut Shrimp

    Rumba Island Inspired Cuisine and Rum Bar

    4.2(978 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Came on a Friday around 11:30am. I feel confident we were the first patrons and with that we got…read morethe table of our own choosing. I love this place the vibe is everything, a Caribbean island vibe when you want to feel off the island. I had some family driving in come Nassau/queens and this was the first place I thought of. Great service and spectacular food. Waitress was patient and kind to my grandpa so I appreciate that. I got the veggie/bean patty amazing voted best on island for a reason. Eat strategically though bc it will start to fall apart. My aunt got some shrimp tacos and potatoes (aka papas bravas) with a sweet drizzle on them. I often take dressings off mostly bc I'm scared I won't like it but this is not the place to do that. Everything combined on the menu is strategic and delicious!

    Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *Place was busy but not packed on a rainy Saturday at 6:45PM on Memorial Day Weekend. Price - ~$75 (appetizer, entree, drink, tip) Food - 2/5 - lacking for the price. Drinks were lacking. Service - 4/5 - friendly and on point. Ambiance - 4/5 - cool vibe inside with rooftop. Overall - 3/5 - did just about everything right except the food. Service was great. Waitress was very friendly, gave recommendations, and fun to have around. Inside of restaurant had a cool vibe and was nice to be in. Rooftop was awesome and the highlight. Unfortunately the food fell short. For the price, it was pretty lacking in taste. Portion were ok but the food was all pretty lackluster. Mussels had curry in them but could barely taste it. Tacos were pretty bland. The drinks barely had alcohol in them? They tasted fine but had 2 drinks and barely felt a thing (I know my tolerance). Unfortunate on the food when it came to here. Likely would not return. Best Dish - None to note Would Return - Probably not

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