Another food safari and another BBQ crawl with my son-in-law (we're both aspiring pitmasters and…read morelove to try new places together; it's our thing). This week's excursion brought us to Struggletown BBQ in Mount Sinai, NY. From what I learned, what started as a food truck morphed into a brick-and-mortar business that has obviously hit its stride. This place is awesome! On the table this time was a "Big John Sampler", a 1/4# platter of brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs, as well as a side of chicken wings in an Alabama White Sauce and corn bread. Absolute winners all around. My first real introduction to corn bread was from Paul Prudhomme's cookbook "Louisiana Kitchen," where I learned to make, and love, a traditional southern corn bread (moist, flaky, and somewhat sweet). Of all the places that I've been to, in my humble opinion, this place has the best outside K-Paul's. There is a reason that it's one of the most requested items from the restaurant. It was excellent! Why am I making a fuss about cornbread? Because it's the details that make a restaurant great. Next came the chicken wings in Alabama White Sauce. I'm now a convert. Sure, I've had it a few times, but this version was eye-opening! Perfectly smoked, then fried chicken wings slathered in this red-sauce alternative was an epiphany for me. I don't think I'll ever look at the humble chicken wing the same way again. I am spoiled for life! Goodbye Buffalo, hello Decatur (where the sauce reputedly originated). Yeah, that good and worth traveling for. The meats? What you want from a BBQ joint. The brisket, pulled pork, and chicken were all juicy and smoked to perfection; the ribs had a smoke ring that made me jealous of their skill set (I'll get there one day). Have I said "awesome? yet? Plenty of parking, all cards, and they cater! This is one of those places that you'll want to day trip to if you're jonesing for some smoky greatness. Very nice people behind the counter and a magician working the pits. You gotta go here. Just not on a Monday, they're closed.

Pulled pork sandwich, brisket sandwich, baked beans are all good. Skip the French fries. They're…read morefrozen out of a bag. The Mac n Cheese is ok. I'll be back to try more items on the menu.

Great food and fair prices. Steaks cooked the way you like. Includes a side dish, desert and…read morecoffee.

Welp...another visit - few years later. Not good enough to come back regularly. 8:15 on Saturday…read moreevening. Dining room still had a few tables of people eating. Main dining area, many tables were dirty. Cleared off, but dirty. During entire visit, nobody wiped them off. Maybe because it was close to end of night, but still looks bad to diners. Greeted warmly by manager, and our waitress was lovely. Very smiley and very attentive. My husband ordered prime rib and i got marinated NY shell steak, medium with lobster bisque. Their lobster bisque has been a staple for years, but now it's just not good. It was weird. Less creamy and odd taste. My steak...The edges were cooked well, but next cut in..it was mooing. Sent it back to be refired. Came back better. Tasted good, but kinda tough. Very nice offer, the waitress wanted to give me another sweet potato since i ate it all while waiting for my steak. Husband said prime rib was good. Good value for your meal, but not good enough food to come back anytime soon. The Calverton location, the food and restaurant look are superior. Will go there next time.

I like the Patchogue location. Never wait long at all to be seated. The staff are friendly. Lots…read moreof choices on the menu. Last week I tried the sweet potato pancakes and scrambled eggs. Delicious! I love their cornbread. Very moist. Yesterday I had a side of grilled chicken ( big portion) and home fries. Everything tasted delicious. My boyfriend had a bacon cheeseburger and fries. He enjoyed it.

I wanted to love this place. Lovely waitress but service was very slow. My water has what looked…read morelike a dead ant in it. I got the spicy chicken sandwich. The chicken breast was very thin(no big deal). It was obvious that the fryer oil needed to be changed. It was just short of rancid.My hubby got an omelet. It was supposed to have smoked gouda. It definitely was not. Probably mozzerella. Oh,well.

Finally! After searching absolutely everywhere for a great cheesesteak - food trucks, delis, pizza…read moreshops, restaurants. I finally found the place, and I couldn't be more excited about it. The steak quality is spot‑on, the menu descriptions are exactly what you get, and the service comes with a real, genuine smile. The burgers and fries are no joke. It's absolutely worth the drive. You can see straight into the kitchen, and everything looks nice, clean, and well-maintained.

Very efficient dinner order and solid flavor. Stomach definitely might've felt it the next day, but…read morewas a great meal for the night and the leftover came in clutch late night (it was a little bit too much to have in one sitting, but that's perfect) Not really a sit down spot, but perfect to order and pick up. Got the job done and nice to have this as a local dinner quick option in Oakdale, where there aren't a lot of options.

Hey Long Island, meet Memphis and Texas!! Wow wow woohoo!! Had an incredible experience at Bobbique…read morelet me tell you! Listen, I love smokin BBQ and really enjoy putting in the time for those long cooks as a hobby. So heres my experience and how I came to love this place. Came in on a gorgeous day in May, the BBQ season knocking on the door. I BBQ year round but tis the season is what I'm getting at; and was just jiving for some good smoked BBQ. Thing is I didn't have the time to get a cook going since getting home from work late so we decided to give this well recommended spot a shot. Wow what a great choice and sooo happy we came here!! Some things were ordered were the St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, jumbo BBQ chicken wings...sides were collard greens, red potato salad and mac & cheese: and every single item was outstanding. All came with the staple corned bread. I wish could have ordered the whole menu, everything looked great but sort of "aimed in the middle" I suppose. The ribs were tender, with a perfect bite pull. Great smoke flavor..just was a real nice rib. The pulled pork was juicy, and the BBQ chicken and their jumbo wings were on point; crispy skin and juicy meat. The collard greens, potato salad and mac & cheese were great sides to complete but they have much more sides to choose from let me tell you. Had a really unique experience and one of my highlights of the visit was having the pleasure and opportunity to meet and take a quick tour with chef and owner Eric, who takes real pride in what he does. It's immediately clear the passion, dedication, and respect he has for the craft of true smoked BBQ. Whats important to understand is how difficult it is to master smoked BBQ. Authentic smoked BBQ is NOT fast food!! Brisket alone can take anywhere from 12-18 hours to cook properly, and unlike many other styles of cooking, mistakes cannot simply be fixed quickly. If pasta is overcooked, you make another batch. If a steak is undercooked, you throw it back on the grill. If a sauce is under seasoned you can adjust it..etc BBQ doesn't work like that! To use brisket again..If a brisket dries out after an hours long cook (mostly started overnight before the restaurant even opens) that entire piece of meat is basically gone. You cannot "undo" it. List goes on for everything else... Quality BBQ is hard to come by, especially outside places like Memphis and Texas. Real BBQ is one of the few forms of cooking where the chef is controlling a live fire, timing, airflow, smoke, temperature, and consistency all at the same time. You gotta appreciate this stuff! Ladies and gentlemen, Bobbique is one of those unique places that truly respects the craft. This place is firing on all cylinders! You will taste the experience, patience, and hard work in every bite. I 100% definitely recommend making this your go to for great BBQ. Absolutely worth the visit. I can't wait to come back to this spot!

This was first time at Bobbique. Was disappointed. The Mac and cheese and cheese sauce side were…read morevery sweet. Never heard of adding sugar in cheese sauce. When telling them I didn't like it I was told this is the way we've made it for 20 years with no substitute offered nor appology. During the meal had to keep swatting flies away... ugh. I'd think twice before going to this place.

Fantastic food. The fried chicken is beyond! Very generous servings. Very fresh. Our guests raved…read more Service was wonderful. We will definitely use again. Not your typical food... everyone else had the same menu. We wanted something a bit different. We got it and loved it. And don't forget to get the salmon. Cooked to perfection.

What a great meal and the service was great. Discussed some diet concerns and allergies with them…read moreand they addressed our concerns. A gem of a find

Let me tell you something I love me some soul food and boy do this scream soul food…read more Family oriented food smells amazing from walking in damn near pulled me in The cashier was definitely cool as hell everything was done to a tea definitely will be coming back ps The fish is banggggin

Bon and I were looking for something new and ethnic to try for dinner Sunday night. We wanted to…read moretry Eleazers for some time and off I went to Mastic...located in a nice strip mall on the end. Upon entry you see nothing but a long counter.. don't be fooled! All the action is in the kitchen. Ordering is from chalk board Menu listing the offerings for the day. From the nice demeanor of the young man taking my order I would think this is a family operation. I chose 2 dinners; ribs with rasta pasta and fries and 10 pieces of chicken wings half fried and half jerk...both excellent and fall off the bone tender. The accompanying corn bread was delish. This place is a gem!!! We will be back soon...

Great food! Breakfast was amazing! Great service! Loved the outside patio, highly recommend!read more

Heritage Diner - A Bright Spot for Lunch…read more The eatery is big, bright, clean, and inviting. The menu choices are extensive, offering something for everyone. My wife and I stopped in for lunch and were greeted warmly, then immediately seated at a cozy window booth. Our waitress, Rosalie, was helpful and attentive throughout the meal. I ordered a three-egg omelette with fries and rye toast -- everything was cooked just right. My wife had the BLT on sourdough, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We both left happy and satisfied. The coffee deserves a special mention -- rich, smooth, and excellent. If you enjoyed this review or the photos, feel free to leave a comment!