I would love to give it more stars but the food is bar food…read more Service was good Parking lot in the back Has private party space

My family has variety of taste. You have the person that loves hamburgers and french fries, you got…read morethe person that loves quesadillas, you got the vegetarian, and then you have me, the one who doesn't want to order a full meal and only eat half of it and the rest of it go to waste The bench has a variety of great food, but not too much. You go to a diner there's a 10 page menu and the food crap because there's so many different foods. But the bench has enough on their menu to satisfy all types of food, eaters, but the quality is still there. It's one of our favorite places to go to when the family is altogether because everybody is gonna be happy with their food. The size of the food is great. The price is good and the food is high-quality. I tell my friends that this is a great place to order for our family. And it's also good for a couple or a single person. I've never been inside the establishment so I don't know how that is, but I know that the food is great and when it comes to restaurants, that's 90% of the reason, I'll give it a good review.

Let's start with the good. We went on a full Saturday night. Our waitress and waiter, despite their…read moreeerily "The Menu-esque" mannerisms, were very friendly. The waiter very enthusiastically brought me a perfectly chilled beer and a perfectly chilled glass. I dug that. The Tokyo White beer was delicious. One of the best beers I've had. Our waitress did - on at least two occasions - tell us the chef recommends that we eat the dish faster and immediately after it is placed in front of us. To her credit, she said it in the nicest possible way and we obliged. Now let's talk about the food. The first course was an oyster. Tasted like eel sauce and wasabi- but a good balance. The second course was some sort of Tataki. It was also pretty good. Tasted like eel sauce and wasabi- but a good balance. The third course was some sort of seaweed salad. It was pretty good. Tasted like eel sauce and wasabi (you might be starting to recognize a pattern). The fourth course I don't fully remember the name of. It did NOT taste like eel sauce and wasabi. It was a warm dish, temperature wise. It kind of tasted like a thick seafood/corn chowder, but it wasn't a soup and it has a shredded consistency. It was alright. The next course was what they described as some sort of chef specialty soup that had to "cook for hours and hours".. It was miso soup. It was good miso soup. As good as any $4 miso soup I've had at any good, local, non-Omakase sushi restaurant. Was it better? No. And it was served in a plastic cup. It really should've been served in some sort of a stone or ceramic cup/bowl. I don't even eat out of plastic in my own home when I'm throwing together a quick $10 meal. There may have been one more starter course- but if there was, it certainly wasn't memorable. Now we're onto the "main course" dishes. This might be the fault of my own ignorance, that I expected the dishes to be very unique and make us "oooh and ahhh". But the next five courses are just single pieces of sushi roll. The staff and the chef would show us pictures of the fish and the chef would hold up the actual fish they were using- as well as showing us the JFK shipping label to confirm that it had been flown in recently. I believe you! But these next five dishes are where the immeasurable disappointment really kicks in. Each single roll was from a different type of fish- and I'm sure it was some of the highest quality, freshest fish they could source. Unfortunately, every single piece tasted exactly the same. This is not hyperbole or an exaggeration- all five of the next courses tasted exactly the same- like an average sushi place roll but with eel sauce SATURATED rice and a big glob of wasabi. That was the only flavor profile- eel sauce and wasabi. Some of them were seared with a torch. The ones that were seared with the torch had a slightly different flavor profile- the torched ones tasted like eel sauce, wasabi and butane from the torch! Again, this is not hyperbole or exaggeration- the main course sushi rolls from this high-end Japanese restaurant all tasted exactly the same. If I had bought those rolls at a regular sushi restaurant for $20 per six pieces I would've been disappointed. It's just not good. It's boring. All you can taste is soy sauce, eel sauce, wasabi, and butane.. I truly felt like they were playing a joke on us- seeing how pretentious they could act while serving us beyond overpriced and mediocre food and watch us all eat it up both figuratively and literally. Every single $15 roll I've had from Sushi Ichi or Mt Sinai Sushi (two other local Japanese restaurants) is preferable to what they're serving at Sora Omakase. We had the option of adding on a single piece Wagyu beef roll for $30. Thankfully, I didn't fall for it. I'm sure it would've tasted like eel sauce, wasabi, and butane. Now let's move on to the last course. They called it a "dessert" - but it's another salty fish dish of some sort. I don't fully remember what it was, but I do remember that there was a little piece of plastic on top of it. So I have to awkwardly ask the chef if this piece of, what I clearly know is plastic garbage that shouldn't have made its way to my plate, is edible.. the chef feigns a language barrier and pretends like he doesn't know what I'm saying. He tells me that it's seed garnish. I say "no not the garnish- I'm asking what this little piece of plastic is" and pointed it out to him. He says " oh that's paper" and he plucks it off my dish before I had a chance to take a picture of it. I didn't expect them to give me money back or even remake it- but they barely acknowledged it and didn't even apologize for the mistake. I couldn't help but I think about the waitress, reminding me that the chef recommends eating each dish immediately for the best culinary experience. Well, I have a suggestion for the chef- for the best possible culinary experience - I recommend you make sure you don't serve a customer plastic garbage.

I was very excited when I heard this place opened up in Stony Brook. Like many Omakase places, the…read moremeal consists of an explanation/story of how it was made and where the fish was caught which I think is really neat to know and helps me appreciate the food that much more. The Fish is imported from Japan and delivered on a weekly basis thus each week there is a different menu. My wife and I love treating ourselves to this place a few times a year as a date night. The inside is fairly peaceful and seats around 12 people. It seems that they got a new Chef since the last time I was here however the food was prepared just as well.

I'll be honest in that I did not choose this place. My friend wanted a local dive pub to catch up…read moreand chill. Unknowingly, she picked the same night as Trivia Night on a Tuesday. The place was super packed with people and very loud. It was hard to hear each other talk with the Trivia Night and music. Clearly this is a local town favorite!! I was very surprised at how hopping this bar is. Our food was good but they were clearly shorthanded for the amount of people there. So service was very slow and sometimes confusing, but the staff remained very pleasant, friendly and apologetic. There was also a mix up with our bill that was immediately rectified. Seems like a really fun bar scene place. So it that's what you're looking for then this place is for you!

I really enjoy coming here after my sparring classes with my friends. I don't typically drink, but…read moreI really enjoy their food. My go to order Is their country corner burger and onion rings. The owner and their staff are extremely friendly. They also host a bunch of different events throughout the week. The bar is in a great location situated on the corner of 25 a. Overall I highly recommend coming here if you are in the mood for a late dinner or drinks.

Best hot dogs and popcorn in town, enjoyed by the roaring fireplace. Owner is friendly and beer is…read morealways ice cold.

Chill spot to hangout with friends, the owner is the best- super personal and cares about his…read morebusiness. So much space to invite all your friends to meet up. Love to support local spots and can't wait to go again

What a lovely place with great wine pours and tasty tapas. We tried almost all of their offering…read morewith our group of five. All were excellent, especially Brussels sprouts and artichokes. Menu changes seasonally. We had several wines by the glass, all recommended by the owner who also served our table. This place deserves all the accolades it gets. PS half pours available. PS review updated to reflect she is the sole owner!

We absolutely LOVE this gem! Jacqueline makes us feel like family each and every time, and the…read morefood is superb! Her wine selection is outstanding and she always picks winners for us! Five stars! Cheers!

Bartender Tevin is the best in the area. Personable. Makes a great drink. Service is always quick…read more Bar area is clean and decor is nice!!

Service is horrendous. Staff are clueless. Get seated, wait 10 minutes for water, then wait 20…read moreminutes for someone to take your order. Not sure how this place is still in business. With the right staff and people who know how to run a restaurant, it would do well.

We came here on Christmas Eve. We were 2 families a total of 7 people. We made 2 reservations and…read morenoted that we were together. We were greeted very warmly and they had prepared a bigger table for us in the front of the restaurant. The restaurant had lights for the holidays so it felt festive. We ordered from their prix fix menu (main break menu) that was a great deal $12 and change for a drink, app and entree available all day long. I ordered a margarita and it was great, not too sweet and the right amount of alcohol. All the food we ordered was tasty and cooked well. My kids loved the Baja fish tacos (didn't get a pic) and I especially liked the carnita taco. Highly recommend that you make a stop if you're in the area for friendly service and easy, tasty food.

Small but cute restaurant in the heart of Port Jefferson. We enjoyed the homemade guacamole, and…read moretried most of the tacos. We especially enjoyed the carne asada and fish tacos with the least favorite the fried chicken one. To us, it tasted like a chicken nugget with hot sauce. The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean. We like it spicy and our server requested fresh jalapeños and brought out our fav hot sauce (el jucatan sp?), so it was delicious.

If you're looking for a perfect night out on Long Island, do yourself a favor and book a table at…read moreElaine's. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was effortlessly elegant--soft lighting, cozy tables, and just the right balance of upscale without feeling pretentious. But the real star? The food. We started with fresh oysters topped with caviar that were beautifully presented over ice with all the perfect accompaniments--briny, crisp, and incredibly fresh. The cocktails were just as impressive--perfectly balanced and crafted with care (highly recommend going the martini route). For dinner, everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The filet was tender, rich, and melted in your mouth, paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a sauce that honestly should be bottled and sold. The chicken dish was equally outstanding--juicy, flavorful, and finished with a bright lemon touch that tied everything together. And just when we thought it couldn't get better, dessert arrived. A creamy, indulgent affogato with biscotti crumbles--literally the perfect ending. But what truly elevated the entire experience was our waiter, James. He was beyond fabulous--attentive without hovering, genuinely warm, and made us feel like VIPs the entire night. The kind of service that turns a great meal into a memorable experience. Elaine's absolutely nailed every detail--from food to ambiance to service. Already planning my next visit.

The meal started off really well. The appetizers were delicious and clearly prepared with care…read more Also, our primary waiter was fantastic--genuinely nice, attentive, and caring. He really tried to make sure I had a good experience and invited me back to enjoy the dining room atmosphere. Because of his excellent service, I left him a 45% cash tip and told him I hoped to return. Unfortunately, the entrée was a big disappointment. I ordered the Linguine Vongole. While the pasta itself was good the kitchen had forced most of the clam shells open split. Having to guess which shellfish might make you sick really ruined the meal. Based on the entree I didn't stay for dessert. Unfortunately not being seated where I originally made a reservation for lead me to an atmosphere of rambling of a drunk sharing some pretty wild ramblings. Between the entrée issue and the drunk distractions, I skipped the rest of the meal, though I really hope the service on a return visit matches the kindness of my main waiter.

Delicious! What a fantastic space. Went for restaurant week they had a great menu selection. It…read morewas very hard to pick. I had the duck tacos, roasted chicken and sticky toffee pudding. Everything was delicious. The dessert was amazing. I will be back.

Super friendly service. Everything timely. We shared a salad generously topped with grilled bread…read moreand warm goat cheese. Arguably the best burger I've had in a restaurant in memory