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    La Cova

    3.0 (5 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    4.0(490 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Good food nice place . Located near the boat terminal. Small but the service and food were greatread more

    On this cold January Friday night, we ventured out to Port Jefferson for a dinner out with friends…read more For all of us, this is a favorite spot for lots of reasons including location, warm ambiance, friendly attentive service and delicious food. This restaurant is a cozy spot that is brimming with hustle and bustle but not in a bad way. With a 7:00 pm reservation, we were immediately greeted upon entering and seated. It's a perfect spot to dine out and actually be able to chat amongst yourselves. We were never once rushed and we were able to savor not only our meals but each other's company. Warm bread with a homemade smear greeted us while we looked at our menus. Each couple started with the appetizer for two. It looked so yummy that I almost forgot to snap a photo - albeit missing one baked clam before I remembered! We each chose something different because they have lots of wonderful choices. Our dining entrees of the evening were seafood Fra Diavolo, black angus skirt steak, veal parmigiana and grilled chicken over salad. We were all happy with our dinner selections. We finished off our meals with a sorbet trio and crème' brûlée. We'll be back again!

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    Elaine's Restaurant and Bar - Oysters with caviar

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    4.0(125 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    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.

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    Savino's Hideaway - Chicken Marsala Dinner

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    Gina service was outstanding and lovely girl and the food was good hot and on time I couldn't ask…read morefor a better server. and it was a great place to eat.

    The ambiance is very nice. Big spacious bar area, and the noise didn't permeate into the dining…read morearea. Big plus. The staff is all very nice and attentive - from Jenn the hostess to Johnny our waiter and the very nice bus person who kept out water filled up always lol. Food was a bit inconsistent. We had grilled calamari arrabiatti style. The calamari from piece to piece was different- texturally they didn't match. It was a bit off putting but we ate most of it anyway because some were pretty good. Gluten free penne à la vodka was good - it's funny, when you go to a restaurant, most times you get so much food you are like who the hell is going to eat all of that, but when you don't get a huge portion, you are like - why the hell isn't it a gargantuan portion?!? This fell towards the latter - probably exactly a portion size. It was a good gluten free pasta. Chicken Paillard was the other dish we ordered- the actual chicken was delicious- very well seasoned and cooked. The rest of the salad was just okay - I've had Paillard may times and this was a disjointed version of it. The celery was a nice touch. Probably more of a 3.5 star experience because 4 is pretty high, and there really wasn't much that wasn't pretty good. Would return. Would also dine at the bar.

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    All around EXCELLENT Food service and atmosphere are…read moreEXCEPTIONAL Tayler our manager and waiter served us with a smile and went out of his way to be accommodating to the needs are our large crowd Highly recommend We WILL be back

    I love supporting a small business, and I try to tolerate nonsense but yesterday we walked out…read more Spoiler alert: their $25 deep dish pizza is focaccia bread! First, I will say we enjoyed the complimentary pita and tzatziki. Plus, our server was nice, and the inside looks beautiful with the hanging lights. We were intrigued about their only NY Deep Dish Pizza brag, so we decided to try it. It will cost you $25 without toppings. 35 min later, we still have no food. I got up to look for a server and there is not a person in sight, a door swung open and there were all the servers hanging in the kitchen, I'm assuming waiting on orders. The owner walked by and we were going to talk to him about the service, he looked at us with a big thumbs up smile and spun around and disappeared. The server finally shows up and the garlic knots and pizza arrive. It's a plain pizza; we asked if this was the one we ordered and he picked it up and disappeared (we ordered toppings). I left at this point bc my parking meter was almost up and my tolerance meter expired. They comped the garlic knots and didn't charge us for the toppings and gave an apology. As for the pizza, this is NOT deep dish pizza, it's a flavorless focaccia bread with light sauce and light cheese (plus toppings). Deep Dish is hollow with a pastry crust and filled with cheese and sauce. Don't let Chicago see this pizza. The garlic knots and ambiance raised the extra star.

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    Amici

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    Update: So hubby goes to pick up order, gets home, unpacks…read morefood & our 2 apps were correct but the 2 dinners were both the incorrect entrees I ordered. It was close to closing & my hubby called them to let them know. He went back & at least they made the correct dinners & since food can't be given back, the wrong ones were ours as well. Yes, we now have 2 extra nice dinners plus complimentary dessert. That was commendable so thank you for that. I did not eat, as it was late & I was aggravated honestly just went to bed . I'm sure I will enjoy the meals later. Thank you again for making it right. I took off 1 star for the experience placing the order & another for the error & inconvenience of making 2 trips. Rating has nothing to do with quality of food. Their food has always been delicious ! Just placed a $100 take out order... first impression... the rudeness of "not hearing the order" & having to repeat it & then just being hung up on instead of a thank you, see you soon. I just don't get the entitlement that a customer is spending money supporting your business & your employees treat them like shit. Food better be good or here comes the rip a new A hole review. Tired of the "we think we're great & you can go F yourself " attitude, I'm spending a lot of money on a meal ! At least be gracious for the business!

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    We went looking for prohibition Port Jefferson restaurant. Somehow standing in front we did not see…read morethe place. Around the corner was Port Jefferson Bistro. Smelled good so we went inside. Great service. My Gunnies burger was perfect with crunchy fried. Steve ordered a steak salad... it was outstanding. People ordered pasta which came in big bowels filled to the top. We stayed for live music. I'll try Prohibition next time I am here, but I was craving a burger and Port Jefferson Bistro delivered

    "Till then I'm waiting in the port of lonely hearts Watchin'…read morefor your topsail on the sea Prayin' that my ship of love will come To the port of lonely hearts where I will be" (Johnny Cash) Zero complaints at all about Port Bistro & Pub. The food and service were great, and I want to acknowledge our server Christine, who was a real joy to interact with. We stopped in for a Friday lunch. I ordered a salad and one of the soup specials. My Burrata Salad was $14 for a big portion of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and basil topped with a big hunk of burrata cheese, roasted peppers and a balsamic glaze. The salad was excellent, especially the creamy decadent Burrata. Half of it came home with us. My soup was a cup of Mediterranean Lentil for $6. It came in a bowl-sized portion with a big hunk of fresh Italian bread. Both were great, and I loved how the soup was served piping hot and not tepidly lukewarm like so many places serve their soups. My wife ordered an Eggplant Parmigiana Flatbread, and this is where Christine displayed her customer service skills. She told us the restaurant had run out of Eggplant the night before and ran back to the kitchen to see if there was a new supply ready for today. She came back and said it hadn't been fully prepped yet, so it wasn't available, but would we like to try Cauliflower Parmigiana instead? That sounded intriguing to us, and we agreed. The flatbread that came out ($16) was delicious. Big nuggets of sauteed Cauliflower with cheese and marinara sauce on a flatbread. It tasted so good, we vowed to try making our own Cauliflower Parm at home. Lunch ran around $40 after tax and tip, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Port Bistro & Pub.

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