Upon arriving back in NY yesterday, we were vexed with the options for dinner; wanting a wine bar…read morewith Old World characteristics, food being of relative importance. We read a recent review where someone proclaimed the owner to be nasty & unfriendly (sure, I am paraphrasing). Those types of reviews are generally emotionally charged and written by plebs I find. More on that toward the end. Pulling up to a rather unassuming east end Long Island small shopping plaza drenched in rain; opening the door, you are taken back to a semi rustic and dim interior. Perfectly elegant in its bucolic charm- with nice lounge music playing. It is a sit where one likes atmosphere. This is meant with the utmost of respect and candour. We were greeted kindly by the proprietoress (Jacqueline), and handed pleasantly robust binders with the wine list and food. Deciding to treat this in the more European café type, we had glasses and charcuterie. I, the Sagrantino, and her the Kerner. Jacqueline was vocally pleased with our interesting choices. The night drew on, more wine ensued, more food, multiple conversations, and I completed reading through each page and wine choice...finding much to be recognised and appreciated (Kirwan, Moric, Georg Breuer to name but a few) At the end of the night, I asked Jacqueline to pick an appropriate nightcap. She not only delivered, but gave us a wonderful story including the provenance and her experiences - ultimately, the word genius came up more than once. To wit, there was nothing here but an exceptional experience with a like-minded wine enthusiast. I felt welcomed and in the frith of old kin. Nasty, belligerent, dullard atmosphere- indeed not. "Pour out the wine without restraint or stay, Pour not by cups, but by the bellyful, Pour out to all that wull." -Edmund Spenser

I spend part of my afternoon at Madiran, from the time I entered through a long conversation with…read morethe owner on many subjects it was like a warm relaxing visit with an old friend! The wind was great the menu varied and inviting. Great place to hang, dine and relax in the heart of Setauket

Beautiful location, beautiful home and property with spectacular views ! The menu is perfect for…read morethe setting . Wine and a nice assortment of charcuterie boards . A must go

Harmony Vineyards was on our list for awhile and finally got to visit. The place was very…read morebeautiful, but a relatively smaller vineyard. There is a parking lot in front of an old house where you enter from and everything is very spacious and cozy. We reserved a table about a week prior and had a great view of the vineyard along with the water in the background. Our server was nice and helpful and service is efficient. However, their food menu is cold only, so be careful of that if you are looking for freshly made pizza or something, which was a bit disappointing. The food itself was decent, some of the wraps seemed too simple for me. Loved our wines, and they had a frose option, which we regret not trying. The wine flights were relatively cheap and so you don't get much for each flight, but can always order more if you need. Overall we enjoyed our experience and would recommend it!

Great food bartender great Jay really helped us out. He's…read morewonderful. I asked him about a glass. He got me look it up and find it. We had the sausage platter. It was fantastic.

Came in the other day with my wife for a quick bite to eat. We had the Ferris wheel. It had fried…read morepickle chips, frites, pretzel bites, fried cheese curds and pretzel wrapped mini hotdogs. It was happy hour so we both got $6 draft beers. There was a nice variety of German beer options. It was a cool little place. Friendly staff. Next time I'll have to try some of the meats.

My overall experience was good. Did not live up to expectations or value received for price. All…read morethe food was well presented and good. I'm not a fan of prepaying but since this is a small intimate venue I get it. The pace was way too fast. It felt rushed and I could not savor the food. We ordered a bottle of sake which my guest was familiar with which was an additional $140 but on the restaurant bill (I had already paid for the meal for 2) it came to $200 tax and tip on top of $140. I won't be back, the experience did not meet my expectations. I will try their sister restaurant in huntington which is house of Yoshin on NY Ave. The chef almost was apologetic for the pace, he said the Huntington sister location was more traditional. Reviews look wonderful but it may be even more pricy. Just don't disappoint me.

I was very excited when I heard this place opened up in Stony Brook. Like many Omakase places, the…read moremeal consists of an explanation/story of how it was made and where the fish was caught which I think is really neat to know and helps me appreciate the food that much more. The Fish is imported from Japan and delivered on a weekly basis thus each week there is a different menu. My wife and I love treating ourselves to this place a few times a year as a date night. The inside is fairly peaceful and seats around 12 people. It seems that they got a new Chef since the last time I was here however the food was prepared just as well.

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!

I ordered calamari and a Ruvo Burger. The burger was delicious but the calamari was disappointing…read more It's the 2nd time. I love calamari so I decided to give it another try - but that is it! The large calamari was 28.00 and it was cold and the pieces were really tiny so it didn't have much taste.

Food always consistently great and staff is always friendly…read more Love the live music. Would recommend to friends and family

It had been at least 4-5 years since we'd been here. For some reason we completely forgot about it,…read morewhich is crazy considering we were regulars for so many years! To our surprise, Carlos was still working there and even remembered us. It was so great to see him again. They still have a really good happy hour deal. There have been a few changes over the years, but many of the items we always loved are still on the menu, along with some new ones. Of course, we had to order some of our old favorites the bacon-wrapped dates, garlic shrimp, chorizo, and skewers and everything was just as delicious as I remembered. The red sangria has always been my go-to here, especially with all the fruit in it, and it was just as good as it used to be. We're definitely looking forward to coming back again and hopefully becoming regulars once more. Great staff, great food, and great prices! You really can't beat that!

Had my rehearsal dinner here and it was unbelievable. I honestly haven't been back since before now…read moreand I don't know why. The event we had was amazing and the food was just as delicious. My husband got the paella. Portion was huge, he loved every different piece of meat in it and said the seafood was excellent! I eat zero seafood or fish and I loved the lemon chicken dish I had. 10/10 and can't wait to eat it again! Also-- you cannot skip the sangria. Need a pitcher or half pitcher

This Vineyard is phenomenal! I'm so upset at myself for not coming here sooner! The food, drinks,…read moreand service are absolutely amazing. I came here with a group of females in late July. We ordered a variety of menu items such as the Sweet and Spicy Calamari, Rigatoni Marinara pasta, a salad, pizza, etc. Everyone enjoyed their meal especially the pasta and calamari. For beverages, we had the Froze and a bottle of Orange Blossom Fine Wine. The Pistachio Cannoli was are dessert choice. I was so excited to be here that I forgot to order a bottle of wine or two to go. Also, I should have gotten an order of pasta and calamari to go as well. I will definitely be back here sooner than later.

First off, this is not in town. (For some reason I thought it was.)…read more Large, opulent-looking façade. Fountains, valet (though today he was more of a parking attendant directing you to a general area). Upon entry, large, central bar with an even larger seating area beyond. Outside seating over-looking a smallish vineyard. It was a sunny day so it seemed comfortable. They save these seats for people who make reservation so we sat at the tables inside. Largish space. High ceilings with faux beams and faux wood. Several flat panel TVs and gas fireplaces. More urban chic than rustic winery. Kinda like a theme winery when compared to spots out East. Kelsey was our server and was excellent. Told us about specials, described the wines aptly and advised that all plates were made to share and that 2 dishes would be a good jumping-off point. Also very attentive without being overbearing. Gold Star! Started with a red flight and chose the Ultimo which had a better nose and finish than the other two. Ordered the Polpette (3 huge meatballs and cheese, cheese and MORE cheese!) and the Sweet and Spicy Grilled shrimp. Meatballs were large, savory and satisfying but otherwise unremarkable. That's not a knock. I would order them again. It's just that meatballs, like pizza and Chinese for me, have to be out-of-this-world great or extremely shitty for me to make note. So they were perfectly fine and we enjoyed them. The shrimp was delicious. Plump and perfectly cooked. Barely any spiciness noted and slightly more sticky sweetness. But that allowed the natural flavor of the shrimp to come through, which was greatly appreciated. Served with a salad which, normally, is a 4-lettered word for me, but it was fresh, bright and tasty. Afterwards we took a quick walk around the "grounds" which was basically a large lawn with a view of some bines. Well kept, tidy. Overall, had a great experience. If you're looking for a winery experience (comparing to places out east) maybe subtract 1/2 star. If you're looking for a restaurant with good food and good wine, add 1/2 star. However, if you live in the area and this place is less than 20 min from you, add a full star. You won't be disappointed.

Very cute place. Service was awesome. Food is good, I got sliders of mozz cheese, peppers,…read morebalsamic. Drink menu is huge. I miss the old glass wine room but it was a nice vibe.

The Wine Cellar on main is a usual spot I go to for good wine and some bites. You cannot go wrong…read morewith their prohibition pizza which comes with burrata and arugala. It's one of my favorites. The Mediterranean plate is another one of my go to's. Last time I went, they were out of some wines so we opted for a red blend which was good. It's a small restaurant/bar so if you're looking for cozy and quiet, try to go earlier. If you get there on a Friday night after 8, it' can get very loud because they usually have live music and it gets busy. My friend and I made a 6:30 reservation so we were pretty much finished with our meal before it got really busy in there. They usually have great live acoustic music so stay to check them out!

Delicious food, fantastic service, and immaculately nostalgic and cozy vibes!…read more This is one of the best spots in Stony Brook Village and one I visit very often! The crab & lobster stuffed mushrooms were delicious, I hope those leave the special menu and become permanent!

I went in expecting a five star experience. My friend and I had brunch here previously and it was…read morefantastic. So ... we were on the waiting list for Schnitzels at 5 pm on a Sunday. They don't take reservations. After about 10 minutes my friend and I plus 3 teens (my kids and a friend) were starving and Schnitzels was loud and crowded. We headed a few doors down to Sweet Mama's. Seated immediately. My friend and I shared the steak with penne dinner special and a Cobb salad with grilled chicken. My daughter ordered penne with butter off the kids menu. My son got a turkey burger and his friend got a grilled chicken sandwich on a hero instead of a wrap. Now the good -- portions were huge! My son could barely fit his burger in his mouth and it also had a half avocado on it. They didn't skimp. Steak with penne was delicious and so was the Cobb salad. We all shared off each other's plates because everything looked so amazing. Now the bad. My daughter's pasta was elbows, not penne as indicated on the menu. Not a catastrophe but she was looking forward to penne. Then - my son's friend put some ketchup on his plate for his fries. It was ,.. not red but brown. The bottle had an 8/25 expiration. We are in April 2026. We told the server and she said it's because it's the "simply ketchup" with no artificial dyes. She offered him ketchup packets "with fake dyes" but by that point he lost his appetite for fries. We grabbed ketchup from another table, same brand, Heinz Simply. You can see the difference in color. We showed the server and she acted annoyed. I told her we didn't want anyone getting sick on that ketchup and pointed out the expiration date. She rolled her eyes and said "oh I'll just throw it away." She kind of had an attitude and didn't even apologize. So that's why 4 stars. We'd go back but request not to have that server. The food is fantastic but watch your ketchup! If someone put it on a burger it would have been ruined.