I love the diverse menu! Service was fantastic! The menu changes often so you are always in for a…read moresurprise. I had the fettuccine Alfredo in a bread bowl. Magnificent!

Cute place, food was outstanding, drinks are very good. Service was good and quick. We will be back!read more

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!

Service - Nice people all around! We had the first reservation of the night at 4:30 pm. It was bit…read moreawkward for them to tell us to choose where we would've wanted to sit. We ended up sitting next to the wine fridge and got to interact with anyone who came by to grab a bottle from the selection they had. Food - Since this is curated menu and will constantly change, you will have to come with an open mind to try anything. Please notify your server if you have a food allergy; they were very accommodating to my table with my food allergy and notified the kitchen staff to not cross contaminate. The food was good and it was fun to be surprised with the menu of the day. We had a curry soup, hamachi crudo, surf & turf, and a chocolate dessert. Bill - this was the downfall for the night. Out of the 4 items on the bill, 3 of them were wrong. The price was listed on the menu but the charge on the bill was more; I called ahead to know the corkage fee (which i was told was $35) was charged $45; I also was charged for an extra glass of wine when ordered only one. Be diligent when reviewing the final check of the night. On to my next adventure....

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more Price - $200+ Food - 5/5 - super eclectic but well thought out. Service - 5/5 - knowledgeable and go above and beyond. Ambiance - 4/5 - nice mix of upscale modern. Overall - 5/5 - the price is hefty no doubt but if you are open to trying super interesting dishes that you would never think of, this is the place. Very unsuspecting place as well. Guys that work here are awesome, friendly, they all come around, head chef greets every table and they know a ton about their dishes. Inside is nice as well. One of my favorite spots on LI but you have to be open-minded for sure. Besh Dish - tasting menu

Authentic Jamaican cuisine with friendly staff..tried the goat curry with brown rice and…read moreplantain..Good flavour and has the right amount of heat. The jerk chicken is delicious..tender chicken with oxtail curry sauce for the white rice

Food always fresh Friendly staff…read more Great service Authentic flavor I recommend I had the oxtails which was delicious with rice and beans. I also had the stew chicken with white rice really good. I also tried the Rasta pasta jerk chicken which was great but a lil on the spicy side. They also have the cranberry wata juice which is perfect for the spicy food. You gotta try your self. Wouldn't be disappointed

Heard about Chop Shop Bar & Grill's Happy Hour and decided to check it out and I'm glad I did…read more We were immediately warmly welcomed to Chop Shop by Dave who escorted us to the bar ( my request) where again we were warmly welcomed by Ashley the barmaid. Ashley also recommended some excellent Happy Hour menu selections. Started off with the glazed brussel sprouts, Edemane and sushi as nd finished up with the dry aged sliders. All were cooked to perfection with the spring rolls and sliders my favorite. Capped off the evening with cappuccino and Irish Coffee ( requested and served with Tullamore Dew ). While enjoying my Irish Coffee Dave came around asking how everything was. Learned he was the restaurant manager and he informed me of the Chop Shop's weekly specials including the Thursday Date Night Fixed Price Menu which I will definitely be taking advantage of. Restaurant offers both table and bar service with a welcoming and friendly staff. Street parking limited but there is additional parking available in the rear parking lot off Landing Avenue along with a rear entrance to the restaurant. Overall a great neighborhood restaurant serving great good and drinks at reasonable pricing.

This evening, my husband and I went to Chop Shop. We haven't been there in a while, and we're so…read morehappy we went tonight to celebrate Valentine's Day early. AMAZING. The manager, Dave, was very kind and welcoming. He came over to talk with us, and we truly enjoyed the conversation. Our waiter, Jose, also did a wonderful job. The food (especially skirt steak) was delicious, and we're excited to go back to Chop Shop again very soon.

If I could give Aji 53 more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! From the moment you walk in, the vibe…read morehits you sleek, modern, and just the right touch of upscale without being stuffy. The lighting, the music, the whole ambience screams "you're about to have a great night." The service here is top-notch. Everyone is super friendly, attentive without hovering, and genuinely seems to enjoy being part of the experience. Our server knew the menu inside and out and gave amazing recommendations, which is how I ended up discovering what might be the best roll I've ever had in my life (the Aji 53 Roll, obviously). The sushi itself? Absolute perfection. Every piece looked like it came straight off a magazine cover -- fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. You can taste the quality and the craftsmanship in every bite. Even the appetizers and cocktails were on point, the spicy edamame and lychee martini combo had me hooked before the main event even arrived. What I love most is the energy here, whether you're out for date night, a group dinner, or just treating yourself, Aji 53 makes it feel special. The staff pays attention to the little things: your drink never runs empty, dishes come out at the perfect pace, and they always check in to make sure you're smiling (and you will be). By the end of the meal, I found myself saying, "Why am I not here every week?" Aji 53 isn't just another sushi spot, it's an experience. From the décor to the food to the service, they nail it across the board. If you're anywhere near Smithtown and love sushi (or even if you think you don't), trust me. make a reservation, show up hungry, and thank me later.

My family and I like this restaurant a lot. The inside decor is great and most important the sushi…read moreis quality

Very positive experience Owner, wait staff, food and ambiance all first rate. Enjoy!!!read more

My review is based on just a visit to the Country House, not an actual experience dining there! I…read morecame here with my daughter and her fiance on the recommendation of a friend who has held a couple of different parties there. My visit was to get information about their Bridal Shower packages. As you walk in, my first impression was charming, no question this would be a perfect place for my daughters shower! Since Easter is next month, the restaurant was already decorated over the top for it! My supervisor at work has dined at The Country House during Christmas and no exaggeration, it is somewhere I could imagine you would see in a fearure film Holiday movie. Not one stone is left unturned, I saw some pictures and they were just beautiful! My appointment was with the owner, a very gracious man who obviously knows how to throw a celebration....detail, detail, detail!! You receive soup to nuts, the menu is superb! I was so impressed and excited, I wanted this so bad for my daughter, until he advised what the cost would be per person. Unfortunately for me, it was way too much over my budget, it was literally double the cost of anywhere else I have been to so far! But, I can absolutely tell you this, if I could afford it, no question my daughters shower would have been held at The Country House! I am going to absolutely dine here for an occasion one day, so I can review an actual experience next time!

My visit to the Garden Grill was for an appointment to see their rooms and talk about possibly…read morehaving my daughter's Bridal Shower there. Well, it's a nice restaurant, very nicely decorated and a warm feel to it, but unfortunately not what we are looking for. Since it was the evening and we were hungry anyway, we decided to stay and have dinner there! The menu was a nice selection, but it was late so my daughter and I both had the Penne ala Vodka, simple! The pancetta is already mixed into the sauce but I always ask for my vodka sauce without it. The waitress told me I would never know the difference so I ordered the dish. Well, the sauce was slightly salty so I guess she was wrong! LOL It was still very good but I will continue to order this dish without pancetta anywhere else! I had the chocolate mouse cake for dessert and although not homemade, it was delicious! I don't know if I'll be returning, but if you're in the area, I'd definitely give them a try!

A spot for the locals and anyone who loves live music. The Garden Grill has a lot of antique charm,…read moreand it's cute to look around at all the different rooms. Food was good, we all ordered off the Oktoberfest specials menu. Size of the portions were big, and we all took home left overs. Pitcher of sangria was nice and sweet. The fire alarms happened to go off when we were there, and the restaurant acted fast enough to get the situation handled. (We didn't have to evacuate, so I assume it wasn't anything serious.)

The Cheesecake Factory is one of those places that is always pretty good, but not amazing. The food…read moreis usually decent, the service is friendly, and I've never had a bad experience. That said, for a chain restaurant, it does feel a little expensive. There are a lot of local restaurants near me where I can get fresher, better food for the same price. My family really likes this place, mostly because the menu is huge. There is something for everyone, which makes it an easy choice. For me, though, the menu is almost too big. It feels more like a diner menu, with so many options that it can be overwhelming and hard to choose. Each time I go, I usually try something different. The Chicken Madeira is a safe choice and is usually very good. The steak dishes, however, often disappoint me. I know this isn't a steakhouse, but the steaks don't feel very fresh and seem to be the same cut used in different dishes. Compared to local restaurants, the steaks just don't stand out. One thing they always do well is the service. The staff is friendly, patient, and very accommodating. The atmosphere is also nice and almost makes you feel like you're on vacation, even when the restaurant is close to home. Overall, I never leave feeling disappointed, but I also don't leave thinking it was great. It's a reliable place with consistent food and good service. If my family wants to go, I'm happy to join them because I know what to expect. It's decent, comfortable, and dependable but, not my first choice when there are better local options nearby.

I think the cheesecake factory can be a solid place for a lot of meals, but this review is for the…read moreweekend brunch menu! Tried the lemon ricotta pancakes and the bacon avocado eggs Benedict. The eggs Benedict was way too greasy hollandaise sauce was not emulsified and just oil. Bacon was a bit too crispy. The eggs were poached well and the arugula plus avocado cut the grease. The sun dried tomatoes were really chewy and weird to add. The side of potatoes were good - well seasoned and crispy though still too oily. The pancakes were a nice thickness (rather thin so they stacked well and absorbed the lemon flavor in between). Each one was cooked inconsistently. Some were golden while others were more charred. I wish the strawberries were fresh but tasted canned and weren't very flavorful. The lemon candied peels were nice. Service was okay. Pretty infrequent though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. Took multiple requests to get water, takeout boxes, and the check paid. Probably would go to a diner or a dedicated breakfast spot instead.

Everything was amazing. the egg and cheese on a french toast bagel. The coffee as well as the…read morefriendly customer service. very clean establishment. will defintly go back for the green bagels.

I dont know what all the fuss is about. I like this place ive been here a handful of times and…read morenever had a complaint. Theyre always so sweet every single one of them. Update: BEC SO GOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooood‍ *wags tail*