Grasso's is a very pleasant surprise in Cold Spring Harbor. I have driven by it a few times but last night we decided to make a reser after checking out the menu on Open Table. I love my dining points since they do add up!! We walked in and there was a wonderful jazz band playing! We sat in the other room next to the window so we could talk and still enjoy the wonderful music. Elizabeth was our waitress and she was very sweet and attentive. I would give them 5 stars for service and music and bf's delicious fish special (I think it was the snapper?) The grilled artichoke appetizer was tasty too My ciopinno was a 3.5 star because the marinara sauce lacked in flavor and creativity. I took it home for leftovers and will add garlic, wine and seasoning tonight. All in all, it was a great dinner which we enjoyed thoroughly and can't wait to come back and listen to more jazz! The manager, Sean is really nice too!! read more

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Went here for restaurant week. My husband and I liked the variety of the menu. I felt the portions were a nice size, specifically the short rib entree was a very generous portion. The restaurant was small and quaint. I really enjoyed sitting by the window to the main strip. The service was excellent. I would come back to dine again very soon! read more

We were a bit disappointed with our first experience at Grassos. A positive- we went around 8:30 on Saturday night & were seated at an outdoor table with only a 10 minute wait. We noticed a few other tables outside, the folks looked annoyed and without food. Couples who were there 20+ minutes had been waiting just to receive their drinks. We decided to be patient & try it out. The lack of service (availability & speed) was pretty surprising. The only thing that kept us from leaving was a great conversation with the table next to us. We ordered only water & the Wagyu burger (we wanted to be quick as possible seeing how long the others were waiting)- it did not disappoint. Delicious and quite big. We think the outdoor dining folks were forgotten because the indoor had live music that was so loud, the staff may have been too busy or distracted to serve us. We are open to trying again maybe indoors or on another night. read more

My wife and I dined at Grasso's last night and LOVED it! Would give SIX stars if I could. Kelly and Georgia waited on us and they were fantastic. They both were very attentive and genuinely seemed interested in our satisfaction. We started with baked oysters (a special last night). Well prepared and DELICIOUS! Entrees: Linguini Frutti de Mare and Pacchieri Pasta. BOTH entrees were fantastic - well prepared and delicious. Again, service was perfectly executed, well paced, friendly and very professional. We were comfortably full after dinner, so we decided to skip dessert. Still, Kelly and company offered us a treat - Creme' Brulee served with a sparkler. INCREDIBLE. Best Creme' Brulee EVER! We enjoyed our evening here and look forward to returning. Their prices (especially for the excellent experience) are very reasonable. Thank you Kelly! Thank you Georgia! Thank you Grasso's! See you again soon!!! read more

We came here for Mardi Gras night and really had a great time with friends and good music. But, this is about the food. This is the first time I have to Grasso's in a while.. We ordered from the special menu and boy, the food was bad. We had the crab mornay which was good, but rich and served on a plate meant for escargot. I had the jambalaya, which was awful... a soupy mess with no texture from the rice. I had a side dish of the short rib mac and cheese and there was a stick in my food. The pork shank was good. There was a charge for the music and with a bottle of wine and 2 glasses, the bill was outrageous. I will come again, for a drink and a snack, but not again for dinner. read more

Delicious food, impeccable service. Drinks are terrific. Such a comfortable and warm atmosphere. A new favorite for us

All food service ambiance everything is good with this place the best in town ever loved read more

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Grossos is always spot on! Classy,with professional wait staff that know the cuisine and can adjust accordingly to food allergies making suggestions as well. Food is always delicious , fresh and Spot On. And wonderful live music most evenings. I don't have anything but praise for this restaurant. read more

This is my favorite Italian restaurant on Longisland. The fact that it's in a picture perfect town makes it even better. The moment you walk in the door they make you feel like family. From the seasonal scallops to the veal chop, everything tastes like Nonna is in the kitchen. read more

Great atmosphere and service. Usually live jazz band is playing which at times makes it tough to have a conversation but it's still adds to the ambiance. 4 stars read more

We went here for a retirement lunch for one of my co-workers. Our entire department went. The woman of honor was a bit disappointed because instead of one large table (we were only about 24) they had 4 small round tables. She wanted a more unified setting but due to our time limitations we had to accept the setup the way that it was. As a started I ordered the walnut salad sans blue cheese; I loved it. For a main dish I ordered the chicken burrito. I liked the burrito but it was served with a side of potato salad, which I found strange, and didn't even touch. Finally the dessert platter was outrageous; there was mousse, cheesecake, cookies, ice cream, etc. That was my favorite part. read more

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My family and I eat here often and always have a wonderful experience. We love everything from the food & drinks to the atmosphere and live music! My husband and I inquired about having Grasso's host our small wedding reception in October & they joyfully accepted. Gail's team at Grasso's is amazing! Sean their very talented Bartender came up with delicious & sophisticated seasonal drinks for the evening. Brian helped with all the logistics and Chef Tony was so creative and accommodating with our custom menu. We were even able to utilize Mel their baker to create a unique and delicious cake. My guests are still raving about the entire experience. We are so touched by the care that went into creating an unforgettable night for us and our friends & family. We can't thank the entire team enough & can't wait to return for many more unforgettable meals! read more

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FIVE STAR! OUTSTANDING! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! If you've ever considered hosting a dinner party for a large group, GRASSO's is the place! Great vibe, music, FOOD + SERVICE, top notch all the way! Brian the Maitre'd, the Chef, Sean at the Bar and the ENTIRE STAFF were Flawless! They managed to make our dinner party extraordinary! I cannot compliment them all enough for what was truly a MAGICAL and MEMORABLE event! You can certainly tell their 29 years as a family run business means they take your happiness as priority #1 and ensure a truly classy and fun night. Thank you to the entire team for going above and beyond! You are all GEMS in my book! I will absolutely plan to host another event with GRASSO'S again soon - - Thank you again for an amazing night! read more

A great spot on a Currier and Ives main street in Cold Spring Harbor. The place is warm and inviting, the service is excellent and all accompanied by live music! The food is very good, but I would have liked to see a few more choices. Other than that small criticism, the restaurant is a real gem! read more

I don't know why we never tried Grasso's before; it's a lovely, elegant restaurant in Cold Spring Harbor, on your left as you approach from Huntington. There's a big parking lot next door where you can park for free; there is also metered parking on Main Street The first thing the waiter does, after getting a drink order, is bring out a basket of crusty bread and a dish divided into three parts: one held olive tapenade, one had smooth hummus, and one had extra virgin olive oil. We polished that off and asked for seconds! My dining partner had Salmon with a Greek yogurt sauce, broccoli, and a side order of asparagus. He also had an espresso afterwards. His meal was delicious and satisfying, although adding up his extras raised the bill by quite a lot. I saw the Watermelon and Grilled Shrimp Salad on the menu and knew that was it! Along with the red grapes in the salad, those are my three favorite foods. There was also a nice portion of feta cheese on top of a mountain of baby greens with sliced red onions, and a vinegary dressing. It was a refreshing summer salad and I highly recommend it. We skipped dessert (except for the espresso, which came with a little biscotti) but thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Grasso's. read more

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New Year's Eve was a wonderful evening at Grasso's!! As a regular customer, I know how great the food is, but this evening, the food, service and ambience exceeded my expectations. Tony, you are an exceptional chef!!!! read more

Awesome experience today randomly! Saw a lovely Jazz Duo, and enjoyed Eggs Benedict, with perfect roasted potatoes, and a Bloody Mary. Very cool, and then when someone ordered a Banana's Foster the Bartender Sean, made the delicious dessert before our eyes! So cool! read more

Grasso's - Seafood Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

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Great place. Burgers were cooked to perfection and flavorful, and chicken tenders are great. The pasta dishes were all delicious. Lobster mac and cheese was solid too. read more

Take a drive along the scenic Long Island Sound North Shore Coastline and settle yourself into the town of Cold Spring Harbor. Take a walk enjoy the scenery and when you're ready to dine come to Grasso's. Looking for a place to fancy yourself a drink? Come to Grasso's. Grasso's is you're place for a romantic evening or night out on the town with friends, family or foe. Stay for the music, It's time to get Snazzy with the Jazzy. Check their calendar for when music is playing . read more

The hostess/manager is so rude I don't understand why she works in the service industry. As with the other reviewers, we were told that we'd have 90 minutes for dinner because another party is coming. Guess what, after 90 minutes we were handed a dessert menu. Guess the other party didn't show up. There are better ways to convey this information than to give us hostile looks the whole time. We feel like we were being watched. The rudeness started the first moment we came to the restaurant. There is just no excuse. Not for this location and not for this price. All the negative reviews are for the hostess/manager. Our servers have been very nice. Food wise: standard cocktails, appetizer was served at colder temperature than expected, desserts were good though. read more

This is my first time in the area, and since my clients suggested this place, we all went there for a late lunch. I had the seafood with linguini in wine sauce. They do give you a lot of seafood. My plate was covered in mussels and clams. The sauce tasted good, but the linguini was overcooked. But since I was so hungry, I almost finished the whole plate. Service was ok. Overall experience was nothing memorable. read more

The bartender basically ignored us for 10 minutes To busy talking to other customers Had to ask for happy hour menu This was on Friday night Man bartender Have been there before with Colleen She is a doll! Will not be back o a Fri read more

I just want to say the hostess was wonderful ! We originally stopped in to eat but restaurant was full we left ate at another down the road and came back . She immediately got us to the bar and asked the female bartender to serve us who was also very nice . The male bartender was not only being rude, shrugging us off and discriminatory ?we were never given a menu , never bought drinks for the couple as asked who were very nice to offer us a stool to sit in and the place was crowded , at then end of night insulted us by asking us sarcastically were we new to the neighborhood etc . I was unaware that we had to be from any neighborhood at any restaurant to go to and enjoy. We looked it up and saw they had live entertainment which is what we like . . iDisappointing . read more

Awesome! One of my top 3 favorites in the area!. Consistently great food, service and atmosphere.

If you're in for an evening of delicious food wonderful music you won't be disappointed with Grasso's. The wait staff is attentive and knowledgeable. The food is amazing the pairing with appropriate wines was terrific! So if you live in cold Spring Harbor or any surrounding suburb's head over to Grasso's Where Friends and family gather. read more

Excellent!!! This restaurant is a gem. The service from the manager Brian to the server Elizabeth was unbelievable!! So friendly and personable. It was such a pleasure to dine here. The food so fresh and delicious!! Definitely will be back on our next trip to Caumsett State Park!!! read more

Grasso's - Swordfish with Risotto, Grilled Artichokes and Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

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Pulled a sewing needle out of my mouth while eating a pasta dish. Would never go again.

happily 'back' and if anything, better with cool music and perfectly prepared meal: Branzino, baked clams, split Caesar's salad (freshly made and not ice cold). attentive and intuitive service and, as ever, smiling oversight from owner/chef read more

I took my husband here for his birthday. Right away they were very accommodating with seating. They were very attentive and the food was absolutely fantastic. The chef Tony came out and asked if we were happy with everything. We will definitely be back. read more

They really went above and beyond! Needed to find a place to have a luncheon after a memorial service that would accommodate a small group. Gail Grasso was so helpful and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Having never been to the establishment before this - we weren't really sure what to expect. They set up a lovely room for us and gave us tables to decorate ourselves - pretty much anything we asked they were helpful to get it done. The place has been remodeled and it's adorable! Food was delicious and the fixed plate menu was perfect for what we were looking for. If you are in the area it's a wonderful little spot with friendly staff, good music, and great food. If you are in the area and looking for a place, definitely check it out! read more

I went for my husbands birthday . I t was always one of our favorites. We were looking forward to the music , which was wonderful by a piano player and singer. When i made the reservations i told the girl it was my husband's birthday and she said i will make a note of it.. Then again when it was desert time I also told the waitress that it was my husbands birthday. Absolutely nothing was done. Not even a cupcake with a candle in it. Was very disappointed. The food was ok but it's not every day that a person in his 70's can celebrate his birthday. Again always loved Grasso's but was not happy with this choice for his birthday. Hopefully we have many more to celebrate at other restaurants. read more

My parents took me here this evening to celebrate my birthday. For the most part dinner was pleasant enough except for one major fail. I ordered the $49 Veal Chop, prepared medium rare. When I received my main course, it was served well done. I immediately called my server over, and I showed him my very brown piece of meat. He immediately apologized and said that he would replace my main course. I was very hesitant about this option since the other 3 people in my party had already begun eating their meals. I reluctantly agreed, but this is NEVER a great option in terms of timing. The server came back to the table shortly there-after saying that the chef needed to see my veal chop. Now, I was a bit annoyed because this was simply a waste of time, and I was essentially being called a liar at this point. I handed him my dish. Again, shortly thereafter, he came back and said that the chef agreed that the meat was overcooked. No kidding.... So I waited while the rest of my party continued to enjoy their dinner. Finally, my veal chop was served to me. It definitely was prepared much better, but the meat was essentially seared on the outside and all but raw on the inside. I did not complain again because my parents were paying for the meal, and they were quite upset that my birthday dinner was such a joke at this point. I choked down my veal chop with a smile, but I find it simply amazing that a restaurant that charges essentially $50 for a piece of meat was incapable of preparing it properly. What I found most shocking is that the restaurant did absolutely nothing to make things right so to speak. I mean that they did NOTHING, not even a comped dessert. For some background, my party had pre-dinner cocktails, appetizers, main courses, dessert and a bottle of wine. My father spent a fair amount of money on this dining experience, and the main course was a total disaster. This establishment and the management should be absolutely ashamed of themselves. I recommend that you avoid this restaurant at all costs. You have been warned!! read more

Omg! Short rib was amazing!! Unfortunately I didn't get any pics but we were blown away by how delicious everything was from the dinner rolls to the decadent chocolate mousse dessert. The ambience was very nice the staff was so attentive and the live music was good . Burrata Caesar Salad Short Rib Triple Mousse Cake. If you come here that's what you need to order and make sure you save some for a doggie bag for the next day because it's all that good! read more

Consistently underwhelming. Chef should familiarize himself with salt. Very important to cut tuna against the connective tissue. When customers are sharing an appetizer, plates for the sharing is customary. I could go on but u get it. 2 stars because the brownie was delicious. And oh. Soggy potato wedges are not French fries. read more

Recently had a party for my mom's 90th. IT was amazing! The service was wonderful. Brian and staff we so very attentive and helpful! The food was so delicious. And they even had entertainment which was a big plus! I highly recommend Grasso's for a party or just a cozy dinner for 2! read more

Best grilled cheese made to order - it's an adult version! Staff is relaxed and attentive, remembered us from a previous visit. Have only eaten outside so sadly won't be back until weather is warmer, though might have to see if they do take-away. When things are safe again we want to check out the live music - miss that so much. Husband has loved all the various Italian dishes he's tried. read more

Food not cooked correctly. Mixed up our drink orders. Waiter didn't care. One and Done. read more

When home for the holidays, it's a family traditionfor my parents and I to get together with my cousin and her parents. Being seasoned diners, generous tippers, and loyal customers, we were eager to try a new restaurant. We made reservations at 5:30 to take advantage of the prix fixe menu. My parents and I got there at 5:35 to find a virtually empty restaurant. Red flag #1. We were half-heartedly greeted by the owner (in a "oh, you want to eat here?" kinda way....flag #2) and were not seated right away (flag #3). We were eventually seated next to an elderly couple who were apparently finishing up their early bird special. While we sat waiting for the rest of our party, we went without menus and without water. My cousin and her parents arrived late...at about 5:50. The waitstaff and owner hovered and whispered...until I overheard one of the servers mutter to another, "No prix fixe." At 5:55, we were handed the regular dinner menu. Since we had intended to order from the prix fixe menu, we called over to our server. He conferred with another server and said it was no longer available. We all looked at our watches (granted, we were pushing the 6:00 deadline) and realized that it wasn't 6pm yet. Besides, half of us were there at 5:35. The owner eventually dragged herself over to our table and declared, "You're too late." We all looked at each other and my aunt said, "But it's not 6:00 yet." She informed us that the order had to be placed by 6:00 and that it was now, in fact, 6:00. In fact, I think she looked at her watch and paused a few seconds, waiting for the second hand to reach 12 before finishing her sentence. Dumbfounded. We were all speechless. The restaurant was completely empty. No exaggeration. We were the ONLY ones there. And in all of our years dining at some pretty fine establishments, none of us had ever experienced such horrific service. Granted, we were a little late. Ok. I give you that. But seriously...to withhold the menus and then seemingly stall so that you can potentially make a few more bucks off the regular menu...that's just tacky!! We had all decided that this would be the last time we would dine here...until my aunt had a wonderful idea. Let's just go somewhere else. Brilliant! So we left a few bucks for the server who eventually poured us some water, walked out, went down to Huntington...and had a fabulous dinner at Jonathan's!! Jonathan's, by the way, is a lovely restaurant. We didn't have reservations on a busy holiday evening...and they set up (literally rolled out) another table for us without having to ask. Eventually the shock of the poor service at "Grosso's" wore off and we all enjoyed a fabulous meal....elsewhere. read more

I ordered a pizza for delivery. Out of Grasso's control their system crashed. They immediately called me to inform me of the situation and resolved the issue beyond our expectation!!! AND goes without stating, Grasso's has one of THE BEST pies in town! read more

Recently changed it's name to just "Grasso", this place is incredibly good - if you can find it! The location is one of the last commercial spots (heading east) in Cold Spring Harbor but it is not at street level- it rises up above the street so if you are driving faster than 5 miles an hour, odds are that you will miss it completely. Parking is abysmal but there is a lot available to the west of it - there is some street parking in the main town, but that road is like buffet line on a cruise ship- full of people who will mow you down. The place itself is gorgeous- it was recently renovated ( to go with the new, shorter name) - everything is in a honey color and the walls are decorated with Jazz scenes and artists. They do have live Jazz and in the summer on Sunday's they have live Jazz outside (there are a few small tables on the patio). The food is outrageously good- there is a bar area when you first walk in that is open and inviting. It is pricey but no more so that other places of this type. read more