It had been years since we'd been to J&R Steakhouse. We were craving steak tonight but didn't feel like paying typical steakhouse prices, so we remembered J&R and decided to stop in. They had so many great deals, but we went with the 42 oz. tomahawk to share. The deal came with an appetizer, salad, your choice of sides, and cheesecake for dessert. We upgraded the salad to soup for just a few dollars more and chose the Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes for our sides. Everything was absolutely delicious! For only $70, it was an amazing deal and plenty of food. The service was great too, which is always a big plus for me. We'll definitely be back. Great deals, delicious food, and good service. You really can't beat that! read more

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Shout out to our great waiter Joseph!! After doing such a great job, we found out at the end of the meal Joseph had only been there for two weeks. I was highly impressed. I've been here quite a few times. These last two times I went I got the prime rib and both times it was delicious. My dad and his wife Sharon also got the prime rib, but they got theirs marinated. This is where Joseph's skills came in. Sharon's prime rib was overcooked. She asked for medium rare. He immediately had it replaced with a new one, no hassles and also obliged us with the extra macaroni salad that she fell head over heels in love with. The rest of us, my Dad & Uncle enjoyed the hell out of our meals. The food was delicious & Joseph's attention & personality made it even better. Thanks J&R! 1-31-2026 read more

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This is my updated review. My family of four walked in and the place was crowded but we were seated promptly in a nice section of their big dinning area. I ordered the 16oz marinated Prime Rib that was cooked a perfect medium rare with a dark outer crust that was melt in your mouth delicious.wifey ordered a 8oz marinated Prime Rib that came over cooked but they replaced it with one that she said was excellent.Chrissy had the regular Prime Rib medium rare that looked amazing and my brother had the surf and turf and enjoyed every succulent bite. Our waiter who's name I forgot was outstanding.I found out his name was Joseph. Will definitely be going back to try something else on the menu read more

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Would rather turn a Veteran away than accommodate us in the empty room in the back that's "closed" while we have 2 kids with a stroller and the place is packed with no room. We left. read more

The waitress was super rude. We asked for Different waitresses because the service was slow. Order was wrong. When she found out that we were not happy she had a meltdown. She started cursing at us and even body shaming me. The manager did nothing. Then she tried provoking a physical confrontation! We have been going here for over 12 years and never encountered this craziness before. We will of course never come back. Just wanted to warn everyone. read more

My mother and I frequent J&Rs specifically for their prime rib lunch special. It is now $15.99 for a good slice of juicy prime rib cooked to your liking. Soup/salad, drink, and a cheesecake slice can be added for a $7 upcharge. On this outing we maintained the status quo, 2 orders of prime rib medium rare, mine with their cilantro lime rice and hers with creamed spinach. The prime rib was juicy, easy to cut through and chew, with a nicely seasoned outer crust. Not that it needs it but I like how it pairs with their homemade steak sauce as well. The rice surprised me. It seems to me that restaurants struggle at putting out a respectable rice yet this one managed, I will be having their rice with my prime rib from now on. I did taste some creamed spinach and I liked it as well. It's not overly rich therefore retaining that spinach taste but it's also not enough to be bitter, complimenting the meat well. J&R's deserves their flowers. Offering fair pricing for a steakhouse, good specials, and being involved in their community. I haven't had one of their legendary marinated steaks in long while but I might just have to sooner rather than later. read more

J & R Steak House - Prime Rib 12 oz - Steakhouses Near Me - Islip, New York

My husband and I were here visiting family, and they recommended this local steakhouse. It's definitely a more casual steakhouse. We sat at a high top table in the bar area. The bar tender/server was super friendly and very attentive. We came on a Friday during lunch so we got their lunch specials, which were a great a deal. They also had BOGO appetizers. We got a Caesar salad and onion straws for apps. The salad was fine, nothing special. The onion straws were delicious, and it was a massive serving. I also loved the spicy horseradish sauce that came with it. The BBQ sauce, not so much. My husband and I both got the prime rib lunch special. The prime rib was delicious; my fries were okay. My husband got the broccoli with cheese for his side, but the cheese did not look great. His steak was also way overdone, but they quickly corrected that and brought him a new one. To drink, I got the rainbow cookie martini. It was so good! Sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. read more

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Great spot for a well priced, quality meal. I loved the surf and turf combo options since it gives you a great taste of steak and fish. The strip steak was a nice size, and the marinade was flavorful. Service was good, food came out quickly. Ambiance was cozy, and was filled with a lot of local customers! Will definitely be going back for future meals, and will definitely take advantage of whatever deals and specials are being offered! read more

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I went here with 4 people, we got 1 menu and 1 macaroni salad for the table. Everyones food was cold, the shredded cheese wasn't melted at all. The steak was so chewy and tuff they sent it back. The server was nice. Never going here again, it was such a disappointment as the other J&Rs are fine but not this one! read more

We ended up at J&Rs for lunch time and were sat at a high top table in the bar area. They have traditional tables in the dining room and then the bar area has bar seating and high top tables. The lunch specials were great and came at a great price. The service was ok, because our server was also making drinks for the entire restaurant and serving the bar and the tables. Overall he did a great job in doing it all, but having the bartender as your server can create delays in ordering and in attentiveness to all of the parties in the establishment. Their dinner specials are usually so delicious and flavorful so I will be back but maybe I'll sit on the dining room next time. read more

J & R Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Islip, New York

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Just had a wonderful 24oz. bone-in marinated cowboy ribeye with a side of roasted sweet potato served with cinnamon butter. The coconut shrimp was so good, I wasn't able to get a picture of it; Crispy coconut crust with the perfectly cooked soft shrimp on the inside. Service was attentive in a cozy setting. read more

J & R Steak House - Marinated cowboy ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Islip, New York

Went on a recommendation. Good thing I made it a late lunch place was busy at 2 pm. The service was a tad bit slow maybe waitress was new?? The prime rib special was good potatoes very bland but the star of the show was the cheesecake. Had it plain so I could get the full experience. The place reminds me of a Midwest steak house for $25. It was worthwhile read more

J & R Steak House - Cheesecake with whip cream on side - Steakhouses Near Me - Islip, New York

I've been to a few other JRs Steakhouse restaurants in Long Island. My first time to the one in Islip. The food was very good But the person bussing the table was Very Annoying. He kept coming over to our table and tried to take our plates away before we were done eating. Then he took our water and drink glasses away. We needed our drinks because we wanted to order dessert. I politely asked him to leave my plate and water alone but he didn't understand me. It was not close to closing time and it wasn't crowded there. That experience was frustrating and not pleasant, read more

5 stars because outside of take-out, this is probably the restaurant that I've eaten at the most in my life with my family. My dad loves a deal and he loves large portions. J&R gives you both (or as my lawnguyland dad calls it "J-Rs"). The lunch specials are insane. You get so much food and value for the price. Service is always helpful and aware of their menu, offerings, sides, and specials. I love the surf and turf. My sister loves the greek salad. My dad loves whatever is the largest portion of meat special lol. My baby nephew loves the hot dogs. There's something for everyone. Sometimes, drink service can get backed up, but they always do their best to keep it moving. This is a great spot, casual atmosphere, friendly service and patrons, and extremely excellent value. I'll be back. read more

Sunday night dinner at J & R steakhouse, Islip NY It was our first time at this location but not our first for the small chain. We have eaten at all the other locations with the Calverton being our favorite and Stonybrook being our least. There was maybe 4 tables besides us, and what seemed to be a long time our busboy/food runner brought us a free starter of their famous 4 bean and macaroni salad to nosh on. I call it 4 bean because it had exactly 4 beans in our portion. Oh boy was it salty, but not to point of inedible. Actually lately, I have been enjoying salty more than usual. Finally, the server came bounding over, introducing himself and took our drink order. Then he disappeared. Drinks eventually came. Our server was full of personality. My meal: house side salad, 8 oz filled mignon medium, side of mashed and gravy. Her meal: French onion soup, shrimp scampi with side creamed spinach. My meal was good. The salad: was warm. I think they do not chill their salad plates, but it felt like the plate had just come out of the dish machine. 1 slice tomato, 2 slice cucumber and a drop of dressing. What happened? No onions? Maybe a punch of shredded carrots, croutons, something? Oh well, moving on. My steak was actually, medium. Sounds like a small thing but with today's workforce I try not to assume anything. The mashed potatoes and gravy were good. The food was hot when it came out. Although, I thought my steak could have used a better sear on i I ate every bite I took. Her meal: French onion soup with melted mozzarella cheese. The cheese was not bubbly lightly crispy and had no flavor. (I used to layer a thin slice of Swiss cheese under the Mozzarella cheese to add flavor in the absence of a good gruyere cheese.) Shrimp scampi was good and lots of shrimp. Creamed spinach was good, could have used a spot more cream in my opinion. Overall a great night. The bill: not bad for today's economy. I felt as though I had received a good meal for a fair price. Hope this helps... read more

This is my favorite restaurant for steaks or burgers. You will not get a better meal for cheaper anywhere else. I stopped going to fancy steakhouses after eating here. read more

I've been eating at this particular location for years. Last night was the last time. Two of us ordered steaks rare and they came to the table well done. The snow crab legs were so overcooked that they were dry in the shells. No meat to pull out as when they are dry they stick inside the shells. The mashed potatoes were so gross. They tasted like they were potato flakes mixed with water. No milk. No butter. The worst was what they tried to pass off as a seafood bisque. It wasn't even edible. It was cornstarch with what tasted like ketchup with a tbs of fake crab flakes. The thing that bothers me the most is that everybody is charging more and more these days and the service is getting worse and worse. The service itself was OK. It felt like some of the young servers were overwhelmed. Honestly, it was the food that was bad. There are so many places to eat, and I'll never go back to JR's, which is a shame because I used to come with my dad who was a veteran and he enjoyed it. We would go for lunch every once in a while so it has a sentimental feel for me, but I'm not going to waste money on bad food. read more

Marinated steaks and burger were excellent. Coconut Shrimp and fried calamari were very good as well. Service was excellent, food came out timely and as ordered. Bus staff needs some work. Great value. read more

Came here without knowing much about this place. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! From the service to the decor to the whole vibe and food, I would definitely recommend ! We got the steak, ribs, and shrimp. Everything was great! The drinks too! I would recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

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Walked away hungry and sad. I called at 4:30 on a Saturday, No reservations for the inside tables BUT Informed us that we could get outside on a walk in basis There were 4 free tables and no one else was waiting. I waited outside for 10 minutes and still the tables were empty. So bad for business. Walked away hungry and sad. I was going to order the 3lb lobster. read more

My wife and I ate there about a month ago on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was very busy, but we didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes. My wife had a salmon dish. Would she enjoy and I had the 16 ounce ribeye, medium rare. Although it's not prime steak it is nonetheless very good. We enjoyed our meals and are looking forward to coming back. The only thing I wish they had was better acoustics because it can get pretty noisy in there. read more

Food and portions were amazing. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly and we were very pleased with the experience overall.

One of the best steakhouses in the area. Service was good, my waitress was amazing, very attentive to us.

Service was nice The food is very good.entrees good Have to try the marinated cowboy steak!

The appetizers on football nights is a steal of a deal. I joined their VIP list and get coupons all the time. The service in the dining area is good but the bar area is quite inconsistent. The lady at the bar area won't ever stop trying to chat up my boyfriend while she has customers awaiting their orders. The African American young man server is excellent but the rest of the kitchen staff never really seem to care, would drop off you food and say nothing plus they have on every occasion forgot something I asked for read more

Ate dinner with a large group here tonight (including children) and was pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly, consistent and quick. They had some wonderful promotions including BOGO apps and kids eat free which our group gladly took advantage of. We ordered the mozzarella sticks, onion strings, coconut shrimp and potato skins. Many in our party got steaks which were cooked exactly as they specified. I got the Connecticut lobster roll. For the price, the amount of food was excellent. But honestly the salad was disappointing (a bunch of lettuce with one slice of tomato and one cucumber). The lobster was flavorful and fresh and the French fries had the perfect crunch! My only wish? Where was the butter for my lobster roll? read more

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J&R is our favorite restaurant in Islip. We love Kathy who is always our favorite person to help us when we're there. She's very attentive as well as the other staff members. We are always very welcomed when we walk in especially on Sundays after church. Our favorite is the calamari which is second to none. The food is excellent. The atmosphere is sweet and quiet, and we always get our favorite spot read more

J & R Steak House - My husband and I took our daughter there for Mother's Day. She's expecting her first child in August. - Steakhouses Near Me - Islip, New York

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Went to J & R Steak House last night for the first time. Everything was great. The food was cooked to perfection and was so delicious. The workers all did an excellent job, especially our waitress Cathy. Will definitely be going back in the future. read more

Good American atmosphere. Food was good. Manager came out right away to rectify a mistake with our order. I really appreciate that. He even offered to send home a steak with me on the house. Place was busy on a Thur night which means they are well liked. read more

J & R Steak House - Artie & Christine - Steakhouses Near Me - Islip, New York

Our server Brielle was exceptional; she and her bus partner made it look easy. We were a table of 8, with 3 children under the age of 12. We all agree that the food was delicious! Thank you!! read more

Ambience is nice, rustic. Always clean. Service is always good and exceptional friendly. The food is exceptional. Marinated skirt steak is fantastic. I always ask for extra marinade on the side that's how good it is read more

nasty food nasy attitude manager and bar waitress . went usually go many times to all jrs esp. this one never many issues in 25+ yrs and were usually solved . these kids today lake manners and work ethic . the owner needs to fire rude employess who the girl said trash as we left . WE ARE SENIORS AND DISABLED .. SHOW SOME CLASS WHEN YOUR AT FAULT. FOOD WAS HORRIBLE WITH THE CAPITAL "F" SERVICE NON EXISTANT AND WRONG . read more

Is J & R the only restaurant on Long Island where it feels like we are dining out pre covid? Immediate warm welcome from the gentlemen at the front. Our server, Alexa, anticipated our needs, clearly observing our and other tables as the meal progressed. Alexa was so in tune, she even offered us extra au jus to take home when I couldn't finish my French dip. We had onion strings to start, French dip, Reuben, Oreo cheesecake. Thoroughly enjoyed everything. Judging by the busy dining room at lunch on a Friday, a loyal following resides here. Extra stars for a restaurant that appreciates our Veterans and displays pride in our flag. God bless America. read more

Great service and large portions. Food came out a bit too fast. Steak was over cooked but it was fine. Lunch specials are a great bargain. Friendly & attentive staff. read more

Came here for a date night because we were feeling super pekish. Ordered the NY strip and filet mignon with shrimp scampi. Meat was cooked to our liking and the sides were promising (house salad, macaroni salad, lobster bisque, creamed spinach, fries). Not sure why we had the impression the shrimp scampi would come with pasta but it was just the shrimp itself. The service was also really nice and friendly! read more

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Best steakhouse bar none. Rustic decor. Great steak. They use excellent quality meat. Do they source their beef from their own farm! I wouldn't be surprised. If you dare try their 76 ounce challenge (eat it all with a baked potato in under an hour and get it for free. If you don't make it then just take it home for $98. read more

It also has great flavor and texture and food taste and drinks and dishes and discount for all

Came to dinner with 5 ladies after church, asked for separate checks before we started to order, the waitress said no but she got the manager, he also said no, last time we will come there to eat. We go out every weekend and everyone ALWAYS accommodates us....I refused to eat there and just sat there while the rest ate...I order takeout from another restaurant and picked up on my way home...not accommodating at all..... read more

Took my family here for a special Father's Day celebration. Dad was craving for that Prime Rib. It started out with waving down 2 waiters to ask for acknowledgement. We ordered 2 prime ribs and a grilled cheese sandwich. For drinks it was a Sprite and Diet Coke. 1. Both sodas came out flat. We ended up sending everything back and ordered a weak lemonade. 2. The grilled cheese sandwich came out cold. We immediately had to ask them to remake it. 3. My father immediately asked for butter for his baked potatoe the second it was delivered. Never happened and he had to eat it dry. 4. Both prime ribs were very tough and impossible to cut. I had to saw the meat with my knife and chew throughly. I ordered a 2nd drink at the 1/2 way mark to finish the prime riband had to ask twice for another refill. By the time the refill came out, I cut back into the prime rib and it was just too chewy to handle. I gave up! I quickly asked for the check and when the manager came by to ask how everything was, we kindly broke the news that the experience "Wasn't good". He said sorry but that wasn't acceptable for the price I paid. We will only go to Jackson Hall for every special event (Chef Mike was off for Father's Day) I hope the owner reads this and makes drastic changes. This place used to be stellar! read more

Ordered the Cowboy steak. Medium. The steak was cooked rare. I pointed it out to the waiter. He agreed it's not medium. Asked if we can cook it. He took it back. Brought it 4 minutes later. Still rare. Didn't eat it. I paid and I left. read more