Wife and I had a wonderful meal at Karvers Grille on Sunday, April 9th! It was the second time we were there within a week. Previously were there with our daughter and her two sons. The service is excellent. The staff is very friendly and we enjoyed our meals immensely. On Sunday, I had the delicious fried chicken salad and a side of chips which I devoured. My wife had the pan seared salmon which she absolutely loved! In fact, we're looking forward to our next visit to one of our favorite new dining spots! PS they take reservations! read more

We were in the area on a rainy cold Saturday afternoon in April and searched online for something to eat. This place had great reviews and reasonable prices. What especially stood out to me was the great customer service and experience. Our waitress Kelly went above and beyond to by making food recs to ensuring our waters were always filled and even gave me a side of pickles to go with my burger because they are my favorite. The restaurant was having a private event in the back and every booth was filled but that did not take away from our service and the quality of our food. We definitely will be back! Go here!!! read more

Karvers Grille - Bacon Cheese Burger - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

Seated right away and our waitress was fantastic. Fried calamari came out in minutes. I enjoyed the lavender lemonade and my husband enjoyed his alcoholic drink. My penne à la vodka was flavorful and fresh and my husband loved the risotto. We ordered the rainbow cookie cake for our dessert and have no complaints. Great time! read more

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Food was Delicious, Service was very Matter affect, may be a Long Island thing, not rude but not over the top friendly, Ambiance was a pub feel read more

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The food is great! They have a bar as well.. I just dont like the big crowds, I went on a busy night.

Stopped in early (4:30) Friday evening after searching online for a dinner spot. The website does a good job drawing you in. Fantastic service by Shawn F. So many things that I would like to have tried, but I was in the mood for fish and chips so that's what I went with. Three pieces of fish fried golden brown. Very tasty. The fries were decent and the Cole slaw was on point. The menu is a bit pricey, but it is Long Island, NY. It's easy to sticker shock this Florida boy. I'm in town for a few more nights. I'll likely return to try one of their mac and cheese dishes. read more

Karvers Grille - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

Overall, very good experience, really good food, and the bar is a comfortable place to have dinner with some friends. On a random Tuesday night we headed over for dinner about 6 o'clock. The place was packed and the wait was over 35 minutes. Rather than wait, we checked out the bar and found some seats. Very friendly bartender who was not pushing you to hurry up and eat and go. Started things out with a specialty cocktail of theirs called, "smoked cherry old-fashioned". The base bourbon was woodville bourbon. It's the first time any of us ever had it and we all thought it was quite good. Included in the drink were orange bitters, Amarna juice, Amarena, cherries, orange peel, smoked with cherry chips. It's topped off by being lit on fire and that's what gives it It's smoky taste. I asked the bartender what the place was known for, and amongst the many things included hamburgers. I went with the Karver's hamburger which was done, medium, and included pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and their sauce. The burger was fantastic. The bun was soft and not super thick. A very enjoyable burger. It comes with fries, but you can get other sides, I just went with the basic fries. They were good. read more

Came for lunch after hearing great things about this place. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was amazing. My meal came with a side salad so I opted for Italian dressing and it was so fresh. I got the mac and cheese and the portion was massive, it can easily be shared. It was delicious though and had breadcrumbs and parsley on top. The restaurant itself is very nice and spacious. Will definitely be back! read more

Karvers Grille - Mac and Cheese - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

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I've been here a lot over the years and it's very hit or miss, and most times it's a miss. The ambiance is loud as there's a lot going on in this place, such as birthdays and celebrations. More often than not I leave disappointed. I ordered the special, Bourbon Fried Chicken, and the chicken was tough and not very edible. The waiter was great and attentive. Ice tea tasted like brisk and not homemade. read more

Karvers Grille - Bourbon Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

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I've been to Karver's three or four times and each time except this time, it has been a very good experience. I ordered the French Dip this time and it was dry, dry, dry, even with the jus. With that said, I did mention this to our waiter and he did comp our dessert, which was very nice. I am still giving Karver's four stars because the other times I've been here, the food was very good. So I would absolutely come back and order something different. You can't always have a home run but that meat was inedible. read more

Really great food. We went on the weekend and apparently they only do their dinner menu on the weekends which is fine but it also brings the dinner price. Also this place gets extremely busy. We've tried to go here another time and it was so packed we just left. But this visit we went around 2:00 and was fine. I got the blue cheese hamburger which comes on a brioche roll with onion straws. It also comes with French fries, coleslaw and a pickle. French fries were awesome, burger was awesome too. Would definitely get it again. My wife got the California flatbread. That's not really my thing but she loved it and couldn't stop saying how good it was. My son was being picky and ended up getting mozzarella sticks. I tried one and they were good and crispy. Service was good, the waitress was nice. Just make sure you are done with your food cause they're a little quick to take plates off the table. I was just eating the last few fries I had I turned my head for a second and next thing I knew my plate was gone Will definitely go back just be mindful the prices are a bit high but the food is worth the price. read more

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Food is always excellent. From the appetizers to the dessert. Waiters and waitresses and management are always extremely friendly and very attentive. It's a casual place to meet friends and have some fun. read more

Karvers is one of my go-to spots for a sit-down meal with family and friends. From salads and sandwiches to wraps and burgers to seafood and quesadillas, there's something for everyone on the menu. My favorite dish is the pan-seared salmon with mashed potatoes and vegetables -- it's incredibly tasty. The waitstaff has always been friendly and lively, and there's a little patio outside you can dine on when the weather's nice. Every time I've been to Karvers (which is a lot, and usually for dinner), it's crowded. That says a lot about the restaurant itself, but keep that in mind before visiting. Highly recommend! read more

Karvers Grille - Salmon with mashed potatoes and vegetables. - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

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Delicious! Your all american spot that really does have something for everyone. And the food is actually good! Flatbreads, pasta, hamburgers, even the kids were happy with their meals. We had mozzarella sticks, mac and cheese, a thai flatbread and a burger and everything was cooked perfectly. The portion sizes were great, slightly bigger than your average which is so hard to find these days...Good food, good prices, and great service? Karvers has it all. Our food came pretty fast, staff were attentive and we were able to get in and out in a reasonable amount of time. Definitely recommend making reservations. I didn't think it'd fill up fast but as soon as we sat down, it was table after table being filled. Can't go wrong and we can't wait to come back soon! read more

We visit Karvers as we're locals. The food & drink are ALWAYS great. Never disappointed.

When my brother visited my our Dad on Long Island, he told me of a really good restaurant that they dined in called Karvers. It was a mental bookmark to try this local restaurant when I returned to Long Island. Throughout the week that I visited my Dad in May 2024, driving we'd see that the Karvers parking lot was always busy. This supported my brother's glowing words for the establishment.    It was on my last day of the May 2024 trip that I suggested dining here before flying out of Islip. Because, time was running out on Long Island soil, I was more into focusing attention on my dad and thinking of the pending flight.    When we walked into Karvers, the Hostess immediately welcomed us. The fine service lasted throughout the meal. We sat at a table near the door. The booth was comfortable with views of the sports playing on TV. As far as ambiance, it felt like I was in a combination pub and modern restaurant with a warehouse ceiling.    We arrived at lunch when the lunch specials were still active. The pizza burger lunch special drew my attention. I am a fan of the pizza burger which brings me back to my childhood enjoying them in Long Island diners. The simple fact is that in 2024, they are less common on restaurant menus. Especially in Las Vegas where I was about to fly to.   The pizza burger lunch special cost $19. It included soup of the day or house salad with a bucket of fries or homemade potato chips, and cole slaw. The bottomless Coke that I ordered was an additional cost to the meal. The soup of the day was lemon with orzo soup. Being a soup lover, I enjoyed it. But! Not as much as the pizza burger and fries. The pizza burger stuffed between the warm ciabetta buns tasted just the way I like my hamburgers. It was complimented by mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, lettuce, onions, and tomato. I felt that the lettuce, onions, and tomato helped elevate the pizza burger to four stars. With just the right amount of marinara sauce, a stickiness issue was nonexistent. The fries were flavorful and warm. During lunch, before the place is happening in the later hours, the environment is conducive to conversations. To extend my May 2024 trip with my dad, I ordered a cup of coffee. In similar fashion to the meal, it was really good.    Continuing the glowing words for Karvers and the consistently busy parking lot showing it's popularity, I would like to add my three cents in. I give Karvers Four Stars. read more

I love their food and service They are great, my cousins go more thank I do. But I loved the experience. read more

Servers always engaging and friendly. Reasonable prices on most items and a good varied menu.

Why did it take me so long to try this place? I really, really like it. Saturday night, Labor Day weekend and the place was jammed and all for the right reasons. Great food, solid service & a relaxing ambiance (for a place packed with families. Had the "angry mussels" as an app (one of their daily specials and awesome). Plump mussels in a spicy marinara sauce with crispy toast to dunk till your hearts content...and we did). The rib eye steak was juicy, flavorful and cooked to a perfect medium rare. Honestly, one of the best that I've had in a while and if you look at this price point (around $36 I believe), it's a tasty, tasty bargain. The BBQ ribs were okay with a nice KC-style sauce, though a bit over done (the meat should never fall off the bone). But, like the rib eye, flavorful. All things said, I can't wait to go back for more. Plenty of parking (and the way this place packs out, they need it!), seem to take all cards and a perfect place for large groups, family dinners or a nice night out. ...Did I mention those mussels? read more

Great food and service! Nice atmosphere and staff is very attentive. The ambiance is great. read more

Karvers Grille - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

Food was great! Very filling and delicious. Atmosphere was delightful. Waitstaff and staff were friendly and welcoming. Service was fast, considering everything was fresh and not frozen and heated. read more

Karvers Grille - California Chicken Flatbread - American Near Me - Holbrook, New York

Food came out within five minutes. Food was dry and cold. This is third time and last.

My first time at Karver's I sat at the bar during the happy hour. Bartenders were very attentive and the appetizers were delicious! I'm definitely going back! read more

Good spot for good eats and to watch some sports games! This was my 3rd time here -- made a 8:30 reservation for 2 on a Friday night and was seated right away in a bar area booth. Service was quick and attentive. Have mixed reviews on the drinks -- 2nd round tasted very different from the first, Greek Mule was good, Lavender Lemon Rain was OK. Things were a bit pricey for the quality, though. Spent more than anticipated. Wouldn't mind coming back -- they have a cool outdoor patio area with heaters too. read more

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I made a previous review and would like to update it. Apparently, our reservation was not communicated to the restaurant by Open Table, their reservation company. There was a similar name to mine and it turns out that there was an error because of that. The owner of Karvers saw my review and contacted me immediately. We had several conversations about what happened and he found out about the mix up. It was because of human error. He was relentless until he found out why this happened and I really commend him for that. We will go again because obviously this guy really cares about his customers and his business! read more

Met some friends for dinner and after a small wait we were seated ( expected that fit a Saturday evening). Were greeted warmly by our waitress and offered some appetizer recommendations along with the beer options. Ordered a steak and was cooked to my specifications although my friends had to be sent back as his was too raw for his tastes. Waitress apologized and graciously accommodated his request. Even offered a free desert to him for the inconvenience. Restaurant was packed and alittle noisy but again expected that. Nice bar area with plenty of restaurant seating and outside parking. read more

Great local restaurant with a very expanded menu. Our waiter was one of the most professional I've met & the place is super cozy. The food is all around good, not gourmet or extra special but very good food at fair prices. read more

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Great food, convenient location, and nice atmosphere! The waiter was also very friendly.

First timers here on a Friday evening. I called ahead to ask how long the wait was at 7pm and I was told there was no wait for a party of 3. The parking lot was busy a half hour later but we easily found a spot. People were waiting outside. We got to the hostess station and saw people eating outside. (It was quite chilly.) To our surprise, we were told again that there was no wait and we we escorted to a table inside of a small room in the front of the building. On our way there, I couldn't help but notice how extremely loud the main part of the restaurant was. I am glad we were not seated in there. We had a few minutes to look at our menus before our waiter appeared. When he arrived, he was kind and and answered a bunch of questions for us. He made suggestions and seemed to know the food items well. We ordered a kids mozzarella sticks which came with a tiny plastic cup of apple juice, a 1/2 a rack of smoked baby back ribs dinner which comes with mashed potatoes, cole slaw and a pickle, (we asked for the mashed potatoes to be subbed with vegetables (no charge) and the Sante Fe Cobb Salad. The food was brought out by a runner. The rib dinner came with fries?, not the vegetables we asked for. The mozzarella sticks had a lot of grated cheese on top of them, which to a kid may be yucky (it did get dumped off to the side) and came with fries. And the size of the salad was deceiving. The runner was told about the fries/vegetables and took the fries away and a minute later, brought over a hot bowl of mixed vegetables. At that time was when we realized that there were no utensils on the table, which the runner went to grab as well. The salad had sliced grilled chicken on top which was a tad overcooked and made it dry. The mozzarella sticks were "very good" despite the cheese on top and the fries were "fries" lol. The ribs were delicious, as were the vegetables. We were checked on by the waiter twice. The cars kept coming (we had a view of the parking lot as our table was literally on the sidewalk). The other room got even louder, if that's possible. But we enjoyed our food and the company. When the check came, I was surprised to see that the salad cost more than the ribs! But it was rather large (took half home). They just need to get bigger pieces of chicken and not over cook it. 4 stars for the food. 4 stars for the service. I look forward to going back and trying other things on the menu. read more

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Surprisingly wonderful experience.I met a good friend there for lunch & 1st sat at the bar. Atmosphere warm n friendly. Then was seated at a table. Our waiter was pleasant and efficient. Food was good. Beverages were too! Would go back! read more

Very good food, service was good almost to good they tried to pick up our plates before we were done eating. we had the burgers, and chicken sandwich. We sat out side. Definitely recommend. This was 2nd visit. read more

What an awesome place for a first date. Service was spot on and food was delicious. We sat at the bar so we could have the football game in background. Drinks were perfect and the hospitality was great. read more

Karver's has a nice selection to choose from for a group of people with different tastes. Never disappointed in my meal. Service hasn't disappointed either! It's rustic and noisy and I love that atmosphere. read more

We visited on a Friday night at 5:30pm and the restaurant was already full. The December Specials did not dissapoint. White Christmas Margarita - Smoked Maple Old Fashion - Wedge Salad - Steak Frites - Carrot Cake. Delicious! read more

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Love this place I generally love coming here for the pulled pork bbq Mac and cheese. Not sure if they're using different cheese now but it's not as good as it used to be, but I actually got a burger this time with a side order of Mac the burgers was very good. Boyfriend got a turkey burger he really enjoyed as well. Our waitress was very attentive and I love the ambience of the dining room read more

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We have been there a couple of times. Great food! Great drinks. Don't like that they have a time limit on how long you can stay in weekends, but it is a quality meal. Would totally recommend. read more

Came here for lunch and a beer with friends. It has a similar vibe to a Friday's...except not annoying. They have a large menu of fairly typical family grub pub restaurants, so there's something for everyone. They have a decent but not exciting Beer menu...but something for everyone. The service here is fast and friendly, the atmosphere at lunch was pretty quiet, but I'm guessing when the place is packed it will get loud. The good news here is the the food is really quite good and the portions are pretty large. We all had a chicken corn chowder that was surprisingly cozy and delicious. We also had a crispy sticky chicken sandwich, which was HUGE and super moist with a terrific crunch and not too sweet sauce. My favorite thing was their Karver's Fries...topped with just the right amount of garlic butter and parmesan and served with a nice garlic aioli. REALLY addictive. Based on this visit I'd happily come back multiple tines as the menu had lots of dishes I'd like to try and a really nice burger menu. Thumbs up to this place! read more

My family and I went on a Sunday evening . It wasn't as busy as I expected but busy enough. Our waiter Jason was on point with everything. He recommended the sausage egg rolls for our table appetizer and they were delish! We all enjoyed our drinks and food as well ! I got the chicken burger and it was great , usually grilled chicken sandwiches are dry, not this one ! Will definitely be back :) read more

The food was excellent, we ordered hamburgers, and assorted other meals. Appetizers were enough to share for 3. (Mac and cheese balls.). Service was very attentive even though it was very crowded. We sat near the back room which seemed like a quiet space. read more

A fantastic restaurant with an array of comfort food. A truly roll up your sleeves and let's get busy with our food type of atmosphere. Decent prices good service and plenty of parking. It does get crowded so if you have time go and enjoy, if not try again when you can. Ample parking too. Ciao for Now. read more