Came here several times and each time the food and service have been fantastic. We have been back a few times for special occasions. Our guests were impressed and wanted to come back in the future. If it wasn't for restaurant week, I don't think we would have known about this place. Everything we have ordered, we were impressed and never disappointed. The dishes we ordered have ranged from duck breast to wild boar meatloaf. Both of these dishes were delicious, not dried. The service is wonderful where they check on you and refill your water glass constantly that you never need to ask. One time, I was helping my friend with his school project where Flat Stanley was visiting New York. I wanted to take pictures of Flat Stanley's adventure and eating at NOCO. I was afraid that folks might think it's strange that I'm taking pictures of a paper doll. Folks knew about Flat Stanley so it was so fortunate that Flat Stanley had a wonderful early Valentine's Day while enjoying the Superbowl game on TV. Go check out noco and try for yourself. read more

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The place has a nice and welcoming vibe! We were a group of 4 and the opinion on the food was divided. Some dishes were good and other was just ok. The pasta dishes were good but lobster was dry as well as the pork chop. The staff was also interesting... everyone else was very friendly but the waiter himself seemed annoyed with life. read more

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The waiter- Caesar was very courteous & a great server. I decided that because my husband & I had eaten there many times. Many times in the enclosed patio area, we knew it would be a perfect place to enjoy with our daughters & their husbands and our grandson, mostly because the patio room is very private. The servers were great and the food was exactly as I would have expected- my husband and I have been there many times- food and servers always great! Not exactly sure if the manager was having a bad night, but I was very unhappy with my daughter's experience with him. Unfortunately- my husband and I will no longer be going to NOCO - I can find another restaurant with the food being just as good, but with a much nicer manager. read more

NOCO - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

Great food. Great Service and great ambiance. Drinks were on point! Been on multiple dates with my wife and also came on a double date. Can't recommend enough. read more

Went for a second time with my fiancée and future in-laws, and it did NOT disappoint! Expectations were exceeded and I'm so excited to go back. This time I had the specialty cocktail (The Smoke Show) -- tequila-based with black cherry. Also got the braised duck on a perfect bed of risotto with pieces of bok choy. The sauce/glaze surrounding the meal was divine. Service impeccable, as was the ambiance. Cheers to the NoCo chef, cooks, and staff for making a wonderful and delicious experience once more. read more

NOCO - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

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Delicious food and great ambience. We got appetizers that included fresh oysters and burrata. Their "the Pope" cocktail was delightful. And the grouper was cooked perfectly with a base of risotto. Our server was great too! Would definitely go again if I'm back in the area! read more

NOCO - Grouper and Risotto Special - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

This place is adorable. Small and cute Italian place with great food. The flourless Nutella cake was the highlight of the meal and I suggest getting the lavender haze drink. Our waitress was very sweet and was available to answer any questions we had. read more

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Been awhile since my husband and I were last here. This place did not disappoint, such an amazing satisfying meal. I especially loved the roses and lit candle on our table, made the evening more romantic. The ambiance was perfect. For an appetizer we shared the Pan Fried Gnocchi and Lobster. I could have enjoyed this on its own with a salad, which I very well may do next time. For dinner my husband had the flavorful Wild Boar Meatloaf. I enjoyed the Branzino Fillet. A fish I normally would not get but was excellent, nice crisp to it. For dessert my husband had the special peach crumble and I had the flourless cake with hazelnut gelato; a harmonious blend of sweetness and chocolaty goodness. We both felt full and very satisfied at the end. This a great place for a romantic date night out. Or if you want they also have a very open bar area if you just want to share some small plates and have some drinks. An excellent diverse place for whatever fits your pleasure. read more

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Absolutely outstanding .... The BEST bolognese I have ever had !! Service was great, staff were super accommodating and all the food was amazing. I loved the warm pretzels they started you with !!! Partner had the burrata to start and then the branzino which he said was amazing. I had the bolognese which was so damn good. Highly recommend. Will def be back !!! read more

Great drinks, food and service! The staff are always friendly and knowledgeable of the menu!

Went to NOCO for the first time and the whole experience was exceptional from quality of service to quality of food. NOCO will become my primary go to for a great dining experience. read more

NOCO always has great entrees, apps and desserts. Love that the menu rotates seasonally. The staff is so friendly and a nice vibe! A great staple of Saint James. read more

I don't usually leave yelp reviews but this place just did not meet expectations. The ambiance was nice, the service was ok, but the food left a lot to be desired. I ordered the lobster gnocchi and unfortunately the lobster was not fresh. It was dry and tasted extra fishy. Also, the gnocchi was like fried? Not my cup of tea personally. My partner ordered the lamb chops medium and they were nearly raw. The mashed potatoes did not taste like mashed potatoes. The atmosphere was very nice but this was an odd dining experience. The server forgot our drinks and was not really interested when I asked questions about the menu. We overheard the server complain and sigh to the bartender about the "young couple" he was serving. I'm not sure what that was about, but we were in fact the only "young couple" dining there. The bar was pretty busy for a Tuesday so the cocktails must be good. Also there were half price oysters which were awesome. Probably the highlight of my meal. Maybe I was just unlucky and ordered the wrong things. But I don't think I would come back here again. For the price point I expected a little more and there are plenty of better options in the area. read more

My husband says this restaurant has the BEST PORK CHOP ON LONG ISLAND!!! We decided to go for his birthday, he didn't even want to get dessert it was so good haha! They still decided to come out with a dessert and candle anyway which was so sweet! Great owner & our waitress and the boy training were fantastic! We will 100% be back. My husband is super picky so I'm thrillled that he loved it. Lastly, today we went and his birthday landed on a Monday and it was packed out I honestly was expecting to be the only one in any restaurant today so that definitely set the tone for the place. As a business owner myself I know reviews go a long way. We really enjoyed! Thank you!! See you real soon. read more

NOCO - Veal Bolognese & fig martini which was out of this world too! Pork Chop he won't stop raving over! Best on LONG ISLAND - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

We have be going to NOCO since they first opened. We had a reservation for Saturday night which I made on Yelp, the restaurant called tonight stating that they doubled booked our table and we either had to come in an hour earlier or they would cancel our reservations. Probably will never go back to the restaurant again. read more

First-how great is Restaurant Week! Take advantage of prix fixe pricing and trying a new eatery. Our luck to have eaten at NOCO in St James. A very sweet bistro-not too big not too small. From the lovely hostess who greeted and sat us to our wonderful server, Parker-this place is on point. Everyone who approached our table could not have been more kind or professional. The lighting and table arrangements were so very well thought out. Our food was very tasty-we both enjoyed very much. I like my food to be served hot and cooked to my liking(filet mignon in this case) and it was exactly as described on menu and to my preferences. Kudos!! BTW-great cocktails as well. Getting back to Parker-what a wonderful young man-friendly, attentI've-knew the menu so very well. A definite asset-can't say enough positive things about Parker. In short, cannot wait to again visit this eatery. Thanks, NOCO! read more

A little delayed on my review because I came for restaurant week, but my friend and I had an exceptional meal that we thoroughly enjoyed. We came on a Thursday and the restaurant was surprisingly packed for a weeknight. We grabbed a couple of rounds of drinks at the bar while waiting for our table, (yes we did have reservations, but we were super early). Drinks were great. For restaurant week it was $42 I believe for a three course meal. We started off with coconut shrimp and the mozzarella, and we also added a lump crab appetizer. All were outstanding. For dinner I had the duck, and my friend had the filet mignonette, both excellent. I'm glad I got the strawberry sauce on the side for my duck, although it was tasty, I preferred to dip the duck in, vs. it being covered in glaze. For dessert we had a chocolate cake and panna cotta. Really happy with our experience, and will definitely be back. Too bad everyday doesn't have the restaurant week special! read more

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Finally got to enjoy Noco during LI Restaurant week. Everything was perfect, food, service, and ambiance. Waitress/barmaid was outstanding. Checking in appropriately without being overbearing and asking ifnI was ready for each course. Food looked so good I dug in before remembering to take pictures. Owner/manager stopped by to ask how everything was. Waitress remembered another patrons drink. I'd rate this Restaurant a 10+ read more

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Amazing food, drink and service! My favorite restaurant. Infact, we are celebrating a big birthday for me this weekend!

The food is fabulous and the martinis are amazing! Love this place! The service has been great every time. Love the ambiance. Wish they had an outdoor space to dine, that would make it even better. read more

Loved the food and the service. It was my first time there and I look forward to making a return visit. The ambiance was great.

Been here a few times and it remains one of my favorite places to go! Food selection, food taste, drinks, service, ambiance, this place is the whole package. Shared their meatloaf again (you can tell the quality of a restaurant if they can charge $30+ for a meatloaf and have it stay on the menu) and also the halibut special. First bite of the halibut was amazing which elicited certain noises from many of us To top it all off, we had an amazing waitress, Kayla! We had a rowdy party of 12 and made her life more difficult than it needed to be. She handled us with humor and grace no problem and was super kind and accommodating. THANK YOU KAYLA read more

NOCO - Halibut, risotto, spinach, saffron brodo. So good - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

The service, the drinks, the appetizers, the main courses, and the desserts were all excellent.

Food is fantastic and the service is wonderful. I can't wait to go back to try more dishes.

I ordered the scallops and flatbread for dinner both are very very good I will be back. The service was very quick I had a fun time. The ambiance was nice as well. read more

This was our second time visiting NOCO and we love it here. The food is all phenomenal and packed with rich flavors. We play it safe and always have a reservation because it gets busy fast. read more

NOCO - French onion short rib - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

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Our first visit with friends to enjoy to eat as well. We had a reservation & we were seated immediately. The restaurant is definitely set up for Covid Safety with partitions in between tables & outdoor dining as well. Making you feel extremely comfortable during these times. Appetizers Oysters were so fresh Crab cakes were absolutely delicious Charcuterie plate was outstanding Octopus was the least favorite Dinners Filet was perfectly cooked Branzino was definitely my favorite Veal Bolognese was amazing Burger & fries wee delicious. Dessert & Cocktail were amazing. Awesome bartender and waitress. We highly recommended this place! read more

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I am so delighted to see restaurants like NOCO being creative with tents and social distancing techniques in place. To me, I considered NOCO as a special occasion restaurant, what better occasion than to celebrate my wife's birthday in 2021? I called and made advanced reservation for the occasion, easy peasy! Once we were shown to our booth, I ordered a glass of wine for my wife and I ordered an amazing cocktail, a Sour Cherry Old Fashioned. Be still my beating heart.. Amazing cocktail, kudos to the bartender. We ordered two appetizers to start, Octopus as well as Lobster and Crab fried dumplings. The fried dumplings? Amazing! Loaded with lots of yummy crustaceans, this appetizer whet my appetite for what's to come. The Octopus? Not so fast. I'd best describe this dish as octopus bits along with some really hard, undercooked potatoes. To me, epic fail on this dish. The redeeming factor was our entrees. I ordered the Veal Bolognese and my wife ordered the Branzino. The bolognese was award winning, the chef really created a masterpiece. I'd have to say the Paccheri pasta was coated with this masterful silky sauce. The same with the Branzino. Cooked perfectly, the fish was very moist and flavorful. Overall, we were very impressed with NOCO. Another nice addition to the North Shore area of restaurants. The Thursday Happy Hour offerings I must point out sounded good, I can't wait to return. read more

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Out to dinner with some very good friends. Yelp says NOCO is a go and that's good enough for me. Reviews are all good too. We have a 5:00 reservation because it was a long weekend and I'm tired. My wife and I share their crab cake which was spectacular. N fact I could've ordered three or four and made a meal out of them. But there's more. I had the scallops and they did not disappoint. Cooked perfectly and it sat on a pile of slaw which was just as good. My wife had the ravioli which she said was good but different. I don't know what the means. I don't think anyone knows. My buddy had the wild boar meatloaf. I don't eat game meat but he said it was good His wife had, actually I don't know what she had but said it was good. Sorry I wasn't paying attention, to busy talking to my friend who I haven't seen in a while. When we left we all agreed we will be back, and I, no doubt will have those scallops again. By the way our waiter was awesome. read more

Enjoyed Lobster Thursday tonight for my birthday ! Food was delicious as usual, and the kind, warm, attentive staff delivered excellent service. We sat in the back room that was comfortable and decorated beautifully! We felt so welcome and well cared for. Can't wait to return! read more

Everything was excellent! Amazing food! Honestly, delicious! The service was A+. Very nice atmosphere. I definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back! read more

Excellent food, excellent service, bartender Mia is amazing. If you haven't been, get there.

The food was amazing on my end. I really enjoyed my Korean chicken app and Wild boar meatloaf. Service was attentive and the mocktails super delicious. Definitely try the cucumber basil lemonade. The decor is modern and classy. The only bad thing I can say is they use arugula a lot on dishes and I absolutely hate hate arugala read more

NOCO - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

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If you need to host a private event, please look no further than NOCO! I had a surprise 75th birthday party there for my mother this past weekend, and it was perfect and spectacular. Lesley, NOCO's assistant manager, was an effective and efficient communicator throughout the entire party prep process, from booking to event execution. She was present the day of the shindig to make sure that everything ran smoothly, and to lend a helping hand whenever needed (hanging decorations, tending to the guest's needs, etc.). I can't thank her enough for her dedication to ensuring the day went off without a hitch. Every member of the staff, from the bartender (Kala! I want her to be my new best friend!) to the servers, was friendly and attentive and went out of their way to make everyone feel special, especially my mother. They all added a touch of class to the event with their professionalism and pleasant disposition. And the food! WOW! I don't think I'ver had such delicious food at a private event before! 4 appetizer selections (crab cakes, rice balls, crostini and salad) were served family style, and all were amazing. Our entree selections (fish, steak, chicken or pasta) were delivered to the table perfectly timed and tasty as could be. Don't even get me started on dessert! The choices were cheesecake, gelato and Nutella cake, and they were SO GOOD. I'm salivating just thinking about all of the deliciousness we experienced. Yum. Run, don't walk, to NOCO, for a meal, and/or to throw a party! You will not regret it! read more

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Everything was delicious. The waiter was very professional and responsive to my dietary needs. The decor and noise level were perfect. The portions are very generous. read more

Food was great, drinks were great, ambience was great and service excellent. Job well done (Peter) Parker, the amazing spiderman

Noco used to be so good but unfortunately it has taken a sharp turn. Food was inedible last time we came, we ordered two steaks and a striped bass. read more

Went there for restaurant week for the first time and was so pleasantly surprised! They had a great selection on the menu. I ordered the mussels and my mom ordered the calamari, which was a great portion size. I was genuinely thought it would be more salad than calamari but that was so not the case. Nice and tender too. The mussels were great, a little salty but I liked them. We both got fish for our mains, which were also great sizes. They were piping hot and absolutely delicious. They also have a nice selection of mocktails, which was a nice surprise! Service was excellent. It's a little noisy on the bar side, btw. Overall a great experience and I can't wait to go back! My mom even liked it, which is rare haha read more

NOCO - Specials list - New American Near Me - Saint James, New York

Went for very first time for LI Restaurant Week. Spectacular. Attentive service, great ambiance-fresh roses on the table, amazing food: got the crispy calamari appetizer which was nice sized portion, steamed mussels, then the branzino fillet came out screaming hot and crispy-absolutely delicious. Cedar plank salmon fillet was a substantial portion which was also expertly plated and delicious. They have a good selection of mock tails which we appreciated as well. The desserts were beautifully plated and delicious Honeycrisp Apple Bread pudding and lemon marscapone cheesecake. We were delighted to find that prix fixe is offered Sundays to closing, Mon-Thurs 4-6:30. We found a new fav place. Yay. read more

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One of my absolute favorite spots on Long Island- perfect for date night, gathering with friends to catch up or just grabbing a drink for happy hour. They have something on the menu for everyone and every price point. All of the food is fresh and cocktails are made to order. I'm so grateful we live down the road- if you are trying to go on a weekend, be sure to grab a reservation as it gets busy quickly! read more