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    La Plage Wading River

    4.3 (276 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Outdoor seating

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    Nancy W.

    We've been back to LaPlage many times since my last review, and this restaurant is still awesome! They have an enclosed area outside which is the bar area, and it's my favorite place to eat since it's air conditioned, and you can still see the outside without being outside in the heat. Everything on their menu is still delicious, and the specials are now part of their daily menu items. The wines here are also amazing, and when they serve white wine, it is thoroughly chilled and delicious, the way is should be, unlike some other venues that serve white that is not. I don't understand why they don't, but I am so happy LaPlage does. every time! Their priced fixed menu is not only reasonable, but everything on it is delicious. The staff and service is awesome, and you are never rushed, no matter how busy or quiet it is in the restaurant. This place is also right across from the water, so you have a beautiful view while you are dining. I am so happy this restaurant is right down the road from me. With their awesome food, service, menu and prices, it is my go-to place for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. If you are in the area and haven't been yet, you should check it out. If you're not in the area, it is definitely worth the trip :-)

    Duck confit over risotto
    Allissa A.

    I like the atmosphere .. it's in front of a beach parking lot so u don't really have a water view and on the back u have a view of green grass.. food is good... service is good but our first water (older lady) didn't offer bread for our table. The other waiter ( male) did. Would go back.

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    Rom P.

    As they say location location location is the key. This place is nicely tucked away near the beach. The ambiance was perfect for bringing your date. Since we were not familiar with the menu we opted for the specials for the night... A salad and a pasta plate with fish. The portions were perfect and the unlimited bread was delish. The wait staff was very friendly and added to the great experience. We were able to get seated without a reservation.

    Pork Osso Bucco - the meat melted off the bone and rested in a bed of risotto

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    Loved the food here! Everything had a special touch and taste. Escargots wonderful as well as salads and pasta dish!

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    As expected, food was excellent as was the service along with a very energetic crowd. Had a great evening with family and good friends!

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    Great food, nice location, friendly people and enjoyed walking to the beach after dinner

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    Excellent food ambience and service. A little treasure all year round. Tricolor salad dressing is devine!

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    Grilled salmon was cooked perfectly and the location was gorgeous. Our waiter was friendly and attentive! Would definitely recommend!

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    Ask the Community - La Plage Wading River

    Are they open year round?

    Yes they sure are! Right now they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; can't remember about summertime. Enjoy!

    Is the restaurant Wheelchair accessible?

    Not really. I use a rollator and the place is small.

    How does one make a reservation here?

    We called when open. 12-4 (lunch) 5-9 (Dinner). We called during lunch for a 5pm reservation for outside with 4 people. Quite comfortable during Covid

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    4.2(152 reviews)
    36.5 mi

    We spent Easter Sunday at Brasserie, and we could not have had a better experience…read more The restaurant is beautifully designed and the ambience strikes a perfect balance between relaxed and refined, creating an atmosphere that makes you want to sink in and stick around - we didn't want to leave. The service was outstanding. Every team member we interacted with was attentive without being intrusive, genuinely friendly and helpful. And the food was phenomenal. Every dish was bursting with flavor, and presented beautifully - we had mussels, crab cakes, rainbow trout, hanger steak and Beef Wellington, with perfectly cooked vegetables, followed by delicious desserts. EXCEPTIONAL!!! It's rare to find a place where the ambience, service, and food all stand out on their own--and even rarer to find them all in perfect harmony. Brasserie is a true gem. We are already looking forward to our next visit. Highly, highly recommend.

    Went here for the first time last night after meaning to try it for a while, and it did not…read moredisappoint. The interior is trendy yet cozy, with a beautiful renovation that makes the space feel warm and inviting. There were only a waiter and a busboy working, but service never missed a beat and kept pace throughout the night. We came with a large group, which gave us the chance to try several dishes--the pork chops, branzino, beef bourguignon, French onion soup, hanger steak, roast chicken, and ratatouille. Everything was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The menu changes seasonally, which makes me even more excited to come back. There's also a great wine selection and a solid cocktail menu. Looking forward to returning soon.

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    Voila the Bistro - Chocolate soufflé

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    4.2(71 reviews)
    17.0 mi
    $$$

    I cannot believe how good and undiscovered this restaurant is in the community. I have been there…read morewith big and small groups and every time the experience is consistently excellent. Truly a piece of Paris and the French experience in St. James . Not rushed, delicious and excellent.

    We finally got here when I decided to surprise my husband for his birthday dinner. GREAT decision!…read more It was early on a Thursday, so when we arrived, the place was empty. We were still greeted with kindness and a generous pour of complimentary Prosecco to start the celebration! We both decided on the Five-Course tasting menu and added the wine pairing. For $84/pp including a wine pairing...wow. And the portions were NOT skimpy at all. Complimentary WARM rolls with butter were presented. The brown seeded roll was very nice. I didn't care for the white roll--it was flavorless and really didn't have any distinct texture. First course, we both had the potato leek soup. OMG, it was delicious. Not overly creamy or goopy, but very nuanced and delicate. The hit of fresh-grated nutmeg was such a spot-on addition. We were both oohing and ahhing. Paired with a full-bodied Pinot Noir, which was great! Second course; husband had the beet salad and they replaced the goat cheese for him since he's not a fan. Beets were tasty, almost pickled? A nice dressing. He said he encountered one or two nuts that weren't great...but otherwise, loved it. Paired with a Rose. I do not like Rose, but I did taste it, and it was pleasant enough. Our fabulous server overheard me...and switched up my pairing for my main course without even me having to ask! I had the Escargot. WOW! First off, not in shells, so no fumbling at the table. The garlic/butter sauce was obscene. I really didn't want to eat more bread with such a big meal, but had to do one dunk-YUM! It was served in a crisped wonton wrapper (didn't see layered enough to be a pastry dough), squared off to create a cup--cute. Mine was paired with a Sauvignon Blanc for me. I tend to be fussy about my blancs...I only like them from Marlborough and have often found California's to be too sour. I'm not sure where this was from, but it was lovely! Then we both had the crab cake. SO good--hubby's favorite course. Packed with crab, barely any breading, just enough to hold its shape. Served with a basil oil and a basil aioli with a perfect hit of acid, and I think a pickled cabbage salad? SO good!!! This wine pairing was the only "miss" in our opinion. It was served with a Riesling. I get that the sweetness was meant to cut through the richness of the aoli, but for us, a Riesling is a better dessert wine...but it was a nice Riesling despite it not really working as a pairing in our opinion. Mains: I had the tuna medium rare. Cooked to PERFECTION and crusted with a hint of horseradish that really woke up the taste buds. As mentioned prior, our wonderful server swapped out the intended Rose and substituted a lovely Cab. PERFECT! Husband had the filet Mignon. I'm not a meat eater, so I didn't taste it, but he said it was cooked perfectly to his request of medium rare. I can't remember what wine was paired...but I think it was another Pinot Noir? Dessert...I was too full...and had a surprise planned afterwards, so I just opted for a dish of ice cream to have a spoonful. It was a bit icy. Not as luscious as I would expect at a French restaurant. He got the bread pudding served with vanilla ice cream. Oh. Dear. Lord. Well, I intended only a taste. It was SOOOO warm and chocolaty and decadent. We practically licked the plate clean! The service was incredible. The ambiance was quaint, cozy, and lovely. We both HIGHLY recommend. This is definitely added to our "must take friends" list. Fabulous!

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    Bar Bouchee - Classic Escargots

    Bar Bouchee

    4.2(314 reviews)
    25.6 mi
    $$$

    Birthday Luncheon at Bar Bouchēe...Both had the Croque Madame, one of my favorite Parisian…read morespecialities when ever I travel. The runny egg over the Gruyere encrusted ham and cheese in a winner. A very good facsimile here with a glass of Sancerre. She had a Ginger Martini to start. The Peach dessert on the menu was not available so the Pastry Chef created something on the spot which was delicious with the French Press Coffee. Why can't you be closer!

    We arrived at Bar Bouchée exactly at our reservation time and stood awkwardly for five minutes --…read moreno host, no greeting, no clear idea of what to do. When someone finally acknowledged us, we were just told to "wait." Ten minutes later, we checked in again, only to be told that our table was still occupied, with no real update or apology. Trying to make the best of it, we went to the bar to order a drink while we waited, but the bartender responded with an attitude and told us "the host will be with you soon" -- which had nothing to do with the fact that we were simply trying to get a drink while we stood there waiting. It was an unnecessary brush-off. We were finally seated over 30 minutes after our reservation, and placed our full order right away, hoping to make up for lost time. But then the cheese board took another 30 minutes to arrive. When we asked, we were told there was some kind of miscommunication -- again, no real ownership or urgency. Then came the main course. I ordered the bavette steak medium rare, but what I got was clearly rare and chewy, as the photo shows. When I mentioned it, the waitress did say it looked maybe on the rare side to her but also that Bavette can come out like that looking red - but Undercooked and poorly prepared is not a feature of the cut. We didn't want to wait longer so just ate some. To be fair, our waitress was kind and acknowledged the issues, but it was one of the most frustrating "high-end" dining experiences I've had. At these prices and with this reputation, you expect better service, better pacing, and food cooked properly. Instead, it felt like we were an afterthought the entire night.

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    Tables on the patio...

    Bar Bouchee - Beef tartare

    Beef tartare

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