Loved everything about this place! The location is awesome. Great place to walk around. Staff is…read morefriendly! It feels very local. My waiter knew the Oyster farms on the menu. The seafood stew is the best I've had and seafood stew is a favorite! I've tried it at many restaurants. Glad I went! I enjoyed the entire experience and every bite of my meal!

I was honestly skeptical when we pulled up because it's such a small little bar, and I wasn't…read moreexpecting the food to be anything special. I was completely wrong. We started with some oysters, which were the freshest oysters I've ever had. The oyster menu had a good variety of sizes and salinities. The Manhattan clam chowder was SO GOOD. I normally don't approve of soup in the summer but this is a must try no matter what season it is. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share so we could try a little bit of everything. Sicilian calamari was cooked to perfection and perfectly tender. Loved that it was sautéed because it's a little lighter than fried, but I definitely want to try the fried calamari next time we come here. Seared ahi tuna was also some of the best I've ever had. I don't even like swordfish but the blackened swordfish special completely changed my mind. They have different specials every day and I don't think you can really go wrong with anything on the menu. The atmosphere is very laid back, and everyone was so friendly. It's family owned and operated, and you can tell they really care. There were lots of regulars, which says a lot. The prices are surprisingly reasonable for food this good. We'll definitely be coming back. Hands down the best oyster bar in Long Island.

Come hungry leave happy! Lovely indoor and outdoor dockside…read morelocation offering a variety of tasty seafood small to large plates. All drinks standard or fancy come out cold and tasty to accompany that barside snack or full lunch/dinner meal. Servers don fun T-shirts with catchy sayings buzzing around smiling serving it up. Everytime I have dined here they have been very attentive, sometimes overly, but in good spirits just making sure you have everything you wanted and needed, on top of keeping things neat/clean. This outing was for my Mr's Birthday, so appetizer, entrées and dessert. We started with the Crab Spinach and Artichoke dip with chips as we waited for entrée selections. It was served up creamy in a bread bowl stuffed with crab, spinach and artichoke, super tasty and great start. The Mr ordered up the Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail with a bechamel sauce. Noted the flavors were good, but next time would order bechamel sauce on side so there was more control of it not overwhelming the fresh protein with every initial bite. Mentioned the Roasted Potatoes and Corn that accompanied it were nicely cooked and not overly seasoned. Personally opted to double down on the crab side of things and snagged myself one of their Crab cake sandwiches on a pretzel roll. With each bite you knew the crab cake was freshly made not a frozen premade puck. It easily smashed down quickly with each bite, with good fresh crab flavor, not just breadcrumbs, like you might experience elsewhere ;) Also noted their pretzel bun was soft, airy with good classic pretzel flavor without the hard/tough exterior crunch. Noting that in the past I have also ordered up their fresh Tuna Steak entrée which is also a delicious entrée option. Finished off the meal with a menu fan favorite Chocolate Lava Cake, as my Mr is always hoping for it to truly lava out. Will say Harbor Crab definitely has come the closest in sense of it sorta flowing out when cut into. I assured the birthday boy that he should know the texture, taste were indeed on point, even if it didn't fully lava out ;) All in all another great dining experience at this location as the quality of fresh seafood offerings, service, live music ambiance and atmosphere are on point. Totally understand why this has been a fan favorite for my Mr and others for years. Would highly recommend a visit to any seafood lover.

Another amazing time at the harbor crab with Maria making our drinks... food, drinks and view is…read moreamazing

Third time definitely a charm. The Oar is definitely my go to restaurant when visiting Patchogue…read more Once again the service was impeccable. Shout out to both Nicole and Dillion for their warm and friendly manner, attention to detail and overall service. The food as always was outstanding, well portioned and reasonably priced. The baked clams were meaty with very little bread stuffing, a welcome difference with most restaurant clam servings. Tried the fish and chips but subbed a salad for fries. The fish was moist, flaky and slightly seasoned. A dish I'd definitely recommend for those wishing to forgo a burger or sandwich for lunch. Topped off with cappuccinos which an eye catching presentation. Overall a gem overlooking a marina offering excellent food that is well portioned and reasonably priced served by a welcoming courteous staff.

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *Place was busy at 6PM on a Saturday night. Price - ~$220 (2 appetizers, 3 drinks, 2 entrees, side, tip) A nice spot on the water, not a definite return but won't be disappointed. Food: 3/5 - decent food. Not going to blow you out of the water nor disappoint you. Their Baked Clams were unusually good, aside from that nothing notable. They also don't know how to make an extra dry martini (asked extra dry first time around, was like drinking straight vodka. Asked for extra vermouth second time and was too much). Service: 3/5 - fine. Waitress was sweet and on top of things but nothing beyond that. No water refills but no mishaps. Solid service nothing beyond that. Ambiance: 4/5 - the selling point of the place. Right on the water, real nice spot. Won't be disappointed in this department. Overall: 3/5 - one of those spots where you feel like you are going to be blown away but is a bit lackluster across the board. If I had to pick this spot or Shands, I would go Shands. Best Dish - Baked Clams Would Return - Potentially

The food was delicious ! I had the oceans treasure! It was great! My neice had the ribeye with a…read moresavory marinade! The service was great! Our waiter was excellent! It was clean and we loved the music..not loud just right!

Solid 3 stars. My…read morefiancé and I stopped in for lunch. We started with the calamari, which was pretty basic. We didn't find anything special about it that would make us want to order it again. Also, no tentacles...just rings. For my entree I chose a boil. For my boil I had scallops, head off shrimp, and black mussels in the cajun claws blend medium spice. It also came with corn and baby potatoes. My boil did not have any spice at all. It was quite mild. I was disappointed in this as I was really looking for that spice. There was no oomph! My fiancé said his lobster spaghetti was flavorless; no taste in the sauce at all. His meal also came with shrimp and scallops. The scallops were not whole, they were split in half. For drinks, he ordered "Bikini" which was supposed to be served in a pouch, which it was not. I had "Tropical." Drinks had decent flavor. Our waitress was attentive. We did agree that we'd return but definitely order something else.

Beach bar on the water with a great vibe! The atmosphere makes this place feel like you're on an…read moreisland! Friendly staff. Food tastes fresh!

*Update- Spoke with a wonderful manager Christine who addressed our experience and provided a more…read morethan generous resolution that was completely unexpected. We do love the restaurant as mentioned, and will be happy to return to give them another shot. Thanks for providing the exceptional service that keeps us wanting to come back. We appreciate you!* There was so much to love about this restaurant. The atmosphere was lively, music was great, sunset was beautiful, and the food was good. Our waitress was phenomenal -- sweet, accommodating and attentive despite how busy it was. Other staff members were wonderful too. Unfortunately, our interaction with the manager put a serious damper on an otherwise great evening. We made our OpenTable reservation a week in advance and noted that we'd have our 5-lb Yorkie, requesting outside seating if possible because we weren't sure where dogs were permitted. We weren't being picky and understood it was Labor Day weekend. When we arrived, the hostess explained that our reserved table was inside, so we'd need to wait for a dog-friendly table. She said we'd have priority because we had a reservation. No problem! We got drinks at the outdoor bar and didn't wait long. When another woman eventually seated us, I smiled, said hello and thanked her. She gave me what I can only describe as a dirty look. I shrugged it off, assuming she was stressed because they were busy. Our waitress was fantastic. A busser even kindly offered our dog a water bowl. We ordered drinks and an appetizer and were enjoying ourselves when the woman who seated us suddenly came over, threw water down at the foot of my fiancé's chair and said, "You know your dog is marking up our chairs!" To be completely clear: our tiny Yorkie had urinated on the leg/base of an OUTDOOR chair. He did NOT defecate anywhere. We were eating and hadn't noticed him briefly lift his leg underneath the table. We weren't upset that she told us -- we were stunned by HOW she handled it. Had she simply said, "Excuse me, your dog urinated on the chair," we would have apologized and immediately addressed it. Instead, she threw water beside my fiancé's chair while he was eating and spoke to us in an unnecessarily hostile manner. This is an outdoor dining area at a restaurant that allows dogs, and your own staff had just offered our dog water. If dogs are welcome, situations involving them should be handled professionally. If you don't want dogs there, don't allow them. Our dog is five pounds, quiet and friendly. Other guests and children were stopping by our table to pet him. Had we not already ordered dinner, we would have paid for our drinks and appetizer and left after this interaction. Unfortunately, it didn't end there. My fiancé ordered a filet with a $9 upcharge for hollandaise sauce. The sauce didn't arrive with his steak, so he began eating before it got cold. When the same woman walked by, he mentioned the missing sauce. Instead of apologizing, she said, "Yeah, that can come out later." A $9 sauce ordered for a steak should arrive WITH the steak. He told her he no longer wanted it. She said okay but apparently never communicated that, due to being too busy chatting standing around with others. A busser later brought it and we had to reject it. Our evening cost approximately $200. Expecting our complete meal to arrive together and expecting to be treated respectfully are not unreasonable expectations. I told our waitress about the interactions while making it VERY clear none of this reflected on her. That's when we learned this woman was actually the MANAGER. Our waitress was extremely apologetic, although she had nothing to apologize for. She did her job beautifully, and we made sure to tip her well in cash. That's what makes this so disappointing. This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, decent food and phenomenal staff. The person who negatively affected our experience was the person who should have been setting the standard. Yes, customers should be responsible for their pets, and we would have immediately addressed the situation had we noticed. But these are outdoor tables and chairs exposed to birds, squirrels and other animals. The hostile reaction to a five-pound dog briefly lifting his leg was unnecessary. There is a right and wrong way to address an issue. Speak to your customers like human beings. Throwing water beside someone's chair while they're eating and speaking to them disrespectfully is unacceptable. To our waitress and the other hardworking staff: THANK YOU. You were wonderful. To the manager: your staff is phenomenal. You should consider taking some customer-service training from them.

Visited Blue Point while on LI visiting my sister who lives here. It was a great spot with plenty…read moreof outdoor seating. The beers were great quality and I enjoyed the seasonal pumpkin ale! The blueberry was by far my favorite though!

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *Place was jammed at 1PM on a Sunday. Price - ~$35 (2 beers, entree, tip) Staple spot in Patchogue with surprisingly good food. Food: 4/5 - aside from the beer which is solid as hell, the food surprised me. Was anticipating cheap bar food but came out was great. Brewhouse SmashBurger was fantastic and the wings were a good eat too. Can't really go wrong with any of the beer options either. Service: N/A - really no service. People bring you your food and clear your table, that is it. Ambiance: 3/5 - good vibes but nothing notable. Typical brewery vibe. Nice spot to post up for a football Sunday or a beer during the week but don't expect anything more. Overall: 4/5 - good food, good beer, solid spot. Classic spot in Patchogue and you won't be disappointed stopping by. Best Dish - Brewhouse SmashBurger, any beer Would Return - Definitely

Dynamite food and service Always 5 star…read more Everything is amazing Ceviche off the charts Oysters are perfect Shrimp cocktail is amazing Bruschetta variety is unique Presentation is beautiful Mushrooms are fantastic A blessing to Patchogue This is not your cookie cutter dining This raises the bar!!!

Cool spot with a Manhattan vibe "behind" Main Street in Patchogue…read more The reason this is key is because, since they face out to the firehouse and residential areas, parking USUALLY isn't a problem. There's a small lot that's free and you can park on Jennings. (sorry residents). We went on NYE so had to park several blocks away. No biggie. The inside is dark and cool with a city-vibe. Ample bar space and 1-4 tops an some banquet seating that lets you look out over the street. We were greeted right away by what turned out to be our server and seated promptly by the windows (we had a reservation). Also greeted by a gentleman that we think might have been her dad. The young lady hustled all night and managed the crowd well. We never waited too long for her to check in on us and she was very helpful with selecting wine and clarifying menu items. That being said, THIS IS A SMALL PLATES JOINT. People expecting full-sized portions should adjust their expectations accordingly. We did, however, order the Trastavere seafood platter (medium) which came as a tower and seemed impressive. Two types of oysters (large and medium) were presented; briny and fresh and pretty damned tasty. There was also a ceviche and tuna tartare that was, unfortunately, a bit unremarkable, as was the shrimp cocktail (though the shrimps were pretty hefty). The American "black caviar" was a nice way to commemorate the meal. Nutty with a pop of salinity but maybe something you can skip. We meant to order the Carne e Formaggi but got the Gamberetto instead which was fine as it was pretty tasty nonetheless (made with shrimp but it almost tasted like smoked salmon). Virgola Manhattan was good but pretty standard. Follow-up drink of dirty Manhattan was blissfully salty and cold. But back to the menu: we are unsure if they have an actual kitchen back there which would also explain the small plates concept and oyster and chilled fish options. The bruschetta was tasty, as mentioned, but it seems like they cut and toasted the bread and topped it with the crudo. The other bruschetta options featured ingredients from other menu items that could be re-purposed for multiple dishes. Smart but expect this. We plan on returning and trying the charcuterie board (mix and match cheeses and meats) and some cocktails. Overall, a nice night out and a nice option for dining and drinking around Patchogue. Cheers!

Amazing service from Ezra! We had lunch at Lombardi's on the…read moreBay to celebrate a birthday, and our waiter, Ezra, made the entire experience absolutely wonderful! He was incredibly personable, friendly, and so easy to talk to. Ezra gave us fantastic suggestions for special drinks and offered great advice on our food choices, which turned out perfectly. To top it all off, he went above and beyond for the birthday celebration--he sang Happy Birthday and got everyone in the room to join in! He truly made sure our dining experience was great. Ezra is awesome, and we can't wait to go back! D.

Went here for my niece's birthday dinner, but unfortunately, the experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. When we were waiting to check in the party in front of us had a reservation and was still told there would be a 20 minute wait. They were understandably frustrated and even questioned the point of having a reservation. When I checked in, they couldn't even find the OpenTable reservation. So we just waited but they did apologize for the wait. The service was very slow and inattentive from the moment we were seated. It took forever to order appetizers, drinks, and entrees. Our waiter rarely checked in on us, and I'm not sure if he was just extremely busy, but most of the time we didn't even see him. After waiting a very long time with empty glasses, I finally was able to ask the waiter for water refills and drinks (2 glasses of wine & 2 cokes). The drinks ended up taking so long to arrive as well. When the food finally arrived, it wasn't worth the wait. The Chicken Parmesan was the worst I've ever had, and the Chicken Francese and Clams Casino were nothing special. The grilled octopus was the one standout and was really good. The place looks nice, but the food is overpriced, the service was poor, and the overall experience was so disappointing that we didn't even want to risk ordering dessert. Definitely won't be going back.

Came on a Friday around 11:30am. I feel confident we were the first patrons and with that we got…read morethe table of our own choosing. I love this place the vibe is everything, a Caribbean island vibe when you want to feel off the island. I had some family driving in come Nassau/queens and this was the first place I thought of. Great service and spectacular food. Waitress was patient and kind to my grandpa so I appreciate that. I got the veggie/bean patty amazing voted best on island for a reason. Eat strategically though bc it will start to fall apart. My aunt got some shrimp tacos and potatoes (aka papas bravas) with a sweet drizzle on them. I often take dressings off mostly bc I'm scared I won't like it but this is not the place to do that. Everything combined on the menu is strategic and delicious!

Delicious food, lovely decor, friendly and attentive service…read more I must go back for the melt in ur mouth/fall off the bone ribs!

What is there to say about one of the few remaining successful neighborhood pub/restaurants in…read moreSuffolk Co? Cavanaugh's is a Blue Point tradition. A gem in the community. Try the delicious burgers and the best wings I have ever had on Long Island. Crispy/tender and just the right size. 20 oz Porterhouse for under $30? Nice sandwiches too and standard pub fare like Shepherd's Pie and Meatloaf! Daily specials too. Don't expect linen napkins and foo-foo white gloved service: they have casual dining with small tables and it can get crowded/loud. It's perfect during the week and for the burger lunch special where you can join the colorful locals who adorn the bar. I wish that I could give it 6 stars since we've eaten here for years and never had a bad meal or experience.

First time visiting this local Irish pub. Immediately on entering, I knew the ambiance was…read moresomething special. Every inch of the walls are covered in history, developing over years of service and customer loyalty. Service was great with a kind and attentive staff. The food was very good! I enjoyed the mini tacos appetizer. My entree, while more of a roast beef sandwich than a proper Philly Cheesesteak, was quite tasty. The big standout, however, was the incredible Bailey's Cheesecake for dessert. Super tasty, highly recommend!