Casual spot in an unsuspecting location. The food was good for what we ordered and pretty big portions! Burger was tasty, homemade blue cheese tasty, and crumb cake was phenomenal. Staff was friendly and attentive. Only gripe was charged $4 for a seltzer water, $16 for wine (no wine list and this is a tavern type place) & no soap in the bathroom. read more

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Staff are very welcoming and food is top notch and worth the drive. Great atmosphere in a unique location near scenic ponds.

We decided to head here for some apps and cocktails to wind down the day after a few hours at the range. First time here for everyone in our group, and the menu had some interesting items that caught our attention. Lots of parking and the inside was roomy. We were greeted warmly, and the staff was quite friendly and cheerful. It was getting too chilly to sit outside, so we opted to sit in the big room. There was a private party in the back, but it wasn't loud. One of the things that I noticed was that the bartender personally walked my friend's cocktail to the table, and asked her to taste it and compare what might be lacking. I felt that was a great touch. After a dash of triple sec, her drink was perfect. Ordered apps, and they came out in a timely fashion. The nachos were piled high, and the grilled veggie salad with scallops were a hit. Shortly after, the entrees arrived. My burger was medium rare, bacon was plenty, fries were crisp. Wouldn't have changed a thing. Italian Sushi was interesting, and one of the menu items that caught our attention. There were generous cuts of tuna and salmon over risotto cakes, very refreshing. Fish and Chips were actually lightly battered shrimp and my friend brought home the tiny bit that was left. Her husband got his scallop craving sated with some nice plump seared goodness. Dessert...Mousse cake. #thisiswhyimfat read more

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We absolutely love this place! Every time we come we feel like we're being welcomed home by family. The food is fresh and beautifully prepared. Prices are so reasonable--especially considering the portion sizes. The service is exceptional and the restaurant is so comfortable and clean. The owners really seem to love what they're doing the and community they serve! read more

The store owner was so polite and pleasant to be around Not only would I eat here again, but I would come here every day for the rest of my life if I could read more

North Tavern - New American Near Me - Wading River, New York

Me & hubby have been here a few times and always enjoyed it. This past Saturday evening we decided to challenge them. We called at 5:30 to get a 5:45 table for 7-including 3 children. They were up for the challenge AND more! Nothing was a problem, they understand the importance of "happy kids, happy dinner!" Even the owner checked in with us to make sure all was good! Everyone enjoyed the burgers, eggplant, sushi, and salads. The little ones even enjoyed the live music! PLEASE don't share this perfect experience, we wouldn't want the word to get out! read more

We came here yesterday after leaving Laplace due to being disrespected by one of the workers. Came into north and was greeted right away and was sat right away. Our server was Victoria who is excellent. We ordered our food and it came quickly and was outstanding. They even came to our table and dropped off a complimentary lemon cello drink. This place is very quaint and cozy and we can't wait to come back again. read more

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We recently had a family party at the North Tavern. We could not have been happier! Food was exceptional! Service just as good! They were attentive, inviting, pleasant and competent! Atmosphere was lovely! There is even an outdoor area for youngsters to play cornhole and enjoy some simple games. It was perfect! read more

Such a nice place! The owner is such a nice man and the staff are just amazing! I highly recommend the LIT as the bartender makes them high octane!! lol. It was our 36th anniversary and we decided to go there. Food was so very good. Steak was cooked perfectly and the scallops were some of the best I've ever had honestly. They were sooo fresh! Not slimey, not fishy. Sweet and delicious!! Was a nice quiet evening with great food and super nice service. Even the busboy Kyle spoke with us for awhile. Lovely place, we will be back!! read more

We hosted our family dinner in the small room in the rear of the restaurant. It was perfect! The owner, Brian, accommodated all of our needs , from set up, drinks, and food. The wait staff is patient, attentive and kind. This is not the first time my family has had an event here and it won't be the last! read more

I feel bad because the people who work here are really nice but it just is not good . I live down the road and keep trying to give this place another chance but after this last time I can't bring my self to go back. The food is weird, everything on the menu has an odd twist that just doesn't go together . It is hard to even find something both of us want and we are not picky eaters. The food is bland and not good at all and at the end the bill isn't cheap. I don't recommend wasting your money . The owner and bartender are nice and the place is clean but the food is awful read more

very attractive place with, as all the other reviewers noted very nice knowledgeable servers. My wife loved her eggplant dish, the second time she has had it, as it's her second qtrip here. It was my first trip here, as a guest at of our neighbor for our birthday. I told our server I was reluctant to order Angel hair spaghetti with clam sauce in a place that wasn't an Italian restaurant. She assured me it was really good, so I ordered it. Totally wrong, like no clam sauce I've ever had before anywhere. Angel hair cooked perfect, delicious baby clams. The clam sauce was non traditional tasteless white nothing. Could have been plan milk for all I could tell. Let's move on to my neighbors order, mahi-mahi and salmon fish combination. Portion was so tiny, he was shocked. he asked if it came with a vegetable, yes he was told ( they added an additional $7 for the vegetable) very small portion. They quit kindly served three desserts gratis, as it was our birthday. Overall, my wife was impressed, my neighbor and I vowed never to go back, menu is too limited and non descript, nothing on the menu will be as expected. I read the reviews of other dinners, after the fact. Many very good reviews. The consistency of the many negative reviews was the same as my opinion. Very small portions for relatively expensive price. We are from Brooklyn with a vacation home out her. We eat out at least twice a week. In general, we feel the restaurants " out here" don't compare to our restaurants in Bayridge. North Tavern does not compare well to other restaurants "out here"! read more

Went to a private party here recently. Quite nice overall. Cant think of any negatives. North Tavern is a comfortable, cozy, friendly, and safe place. Fantastic service! I believe the owner was present and was serving the guests. A big plus, shows interest and owner buy in! Great bar, outside corn hole area, outside and porch seating. The main dining room has a beautiful center stone fireplace. We had super endless apps being constantly circulated! For my main course i took the advice of our server and enjoyed a meatloaf in a puff pastry topped with sliced steak. I dont generally like meatloaf and would not have ordered it if our server didnt recommend it. Wow-wow-wow! That was great. I may order that on my next visit. I highly recommend North Tavern for a nice meal or even for a private party. I will return. 5 stars well earned! Great Job North Tavern. read more

Lovely looking restaurant. Staff was kind and accommodating. Had the hard lemonade, the first one was good and looked pretty, the second wasn't the same, I think they used my same glass I had for the first one lol The Italian toast was very good. The entree of short ribs was good but it wasn't hot when it arrived so it was a little disappointing. Probably won't go back, there are so many other really good restaurants in the area. read more

Since my last review was 2 years ago, I am compelled to update this fantastic restaurant. We eat here at least once a month, and it's always phenomenal food and service. Just had a party here. EVERYTHING was FANTASTIC! Guests are still raving about the food and service. Parties are welcomed with a champagne punch and roving hors d'oeuvres. The finger foods were diverse and delicious! Everything from shrimp, kielbasa, tuna tartar to mini nachos, chicken fingers, mini sandwiches, fresh fruit skewers and more! I had to try everything because one tray looked better than the next, and it was! Multiple dinner choices include their legendary meatloaf stack and penne ala vodka with chicken. I had the crab cake with salmon Dijon, and it was so good i practically licked the plate clean. Our servers were so friendly and attentive. Nobody was ever waiting for a drink. We had the beer, wine, soda package along with our party and everyone was happy. They have many tap beer selections and wines to choose from. Dessert consisted of their famous coffee cake which is melt in your mouth moist & delicious, with a brownie and icecream, with chocolate drizzle plated so beautifully. I cannot say enough about Brian the owner and his remarkable staff. We were treated like royalty. If you're seeking a great place to have a party, look no further than North Tavern! read more

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Excellent food and dynamite service! Local restaurant that is well worth the visit. Highly recommend. read more

RIDICULOUS ! ...went there during a supposed "Happy Hour" this week...two people......two salads with added chicken, and two glasses of wine...$82.00 !!!! ...what a rip off ! Never will I go there again ! If I wanted to spend that much, I would've booked a room at a local hotel and order room service...BYE BYE North Tavern ! read more

We came here for date night on a Wednesday evening. It was super muggy and hot out- the indoor temperature was perfectly cool which I really appreciated! The hostess was really nice and welcoming and we were immediately seated. The restaurant had a decent amount of people for a 7pm Wednesday night which was So great to see. The service was amazing from start to finish. Truly perfect timing. The tuna carpaccio appetizer WAS MAGNIFICENT. The tuna was toro quality - PERFECTLY seared and rare-the sauce- arugula combo was a dream. I cannot wait to go back and get it. I opted for the summer shrimp salad - and my husband got the special meatloaf sliders (they change nightly!) - both dishes were super yummy. The shrimp was 100% fresh not frozen. We finished w/coffee- we didn't have room for the ice cream espresso special- but I encourage you to try it and report back:). We loved this restaurant- we'll be back soon- and were hoping for a 5 star review upgrade on our second visit. read more

Have been coming here for a couple of years and have always loved it. It's still good but not great. It used to have my absolutely favorite lobster roll on the North Fork... no longer. What made their lobster roll outstanding was the dill. It was amazing. Now they offer a special.... Half lobster roll, salad with shrimp and fries $36. Not a bad price but the lobster roll is no longer seasoned with dill and the shrimp were usually warm in the salad. We also had the fish & chips. It too was good but not outstanding... there was a lot of fish but some of the fish pieces weren't cooked enough. Fries were great. A bit disappointed but will still come back and hope the next time it's like old times and outstanding again. read more

North Tavern - Lobster roll and fries - New American Near Me - Wading River, New York

Absolutely the nicest staff I have ever encountered in a restaurant. Brian and Carol and Beth are our favorites and we just love going. They make you feel like family. Food is always amazing too! read more

Another amazing evening at North Tavern. We started with wine and the artichoke salad and tuna and salmon nachos. Yes! Dinner specials never disappoint. Tonight a tasters seafood plate and the beautifully presented short rid bolognese. Paired with wine and finished with chocolate cake. read more

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Have to say North Tavern is definitely a Five-Star restaurant but a few things knocked it down a notch. Shame I couldn't give it a 4.8 rating. Five Stars for the atmosphere. Five Stars for the staff. 100% Five Stars for the presentation and plating of the dishes. Five Stars for the taste and quality of the food. Here's where it gets a little tricky. The portions were perfect in that there was no need for a doggy bag. Small enough to finish and large enough to be satisfied but for the price ($$$) there should have been an included (house) salad and bread served as many other places of this level includes automatically. Oh and, while we didn't get it, the nachos looks like a definite hit and huge. read more

North Tavern - Look at that plate...perogies cooked perfectly. - New American Near Me - Wading River, New York

Great wings! Service is good... The ambiance is a local vibe which I like. Sitting at the bar is fun and the staff is friendly! read more

Wonderful place! The staff is so friendly and treat you like family. Brian, the owner, is a wonderful person and cares about his guests. The food is delicious and this is a great place for special occasions or just because. read more

The service is great, but they obviously are refilling the bottles with well alcohol.

I don't understand how people like this place!? The food is awful and tasteless. The owner/ manager is incredibly rude. The place is noisy beyond belief. Very expensive for what you get. My husband and I have given two tries and swore we'd never go again. The last time we went were were guests at an engagement party, Brian nudged a tray into my back to get me to move rather than say "excuse me," and he also lifted my fathers chair he was sitting in trying to move him and said "this is a hallway," meanwhile we were in the bar area read more

The food is delicious! The service is great. It's a really nice place. The staff is very friendly.

I'd like to say how impressed I am with this restaurant! My boy friend & I love this place for its food & cocktails at the bar. The atmosphere is perfect, it's elegant and modern. Customer service is always above and beyond!! Because of our great experiences, I decided to throw my boy friend's surprise 30th Birthday Party here!! And LET ME TELL YOU -- 5 Star Service!! The staff provided everything to the T! Helped set up decorations, & had a glass of champagne punch with fresh strawberries for each guest upon arrival!! When my boy friend and I arrived we were served our cocktails right away. The surprise was perfect!! Also the food was phenomenal!! Presentation was beyond my expectations - delicious food, & plenty of it. Each guest was taken care of personally by the staff and owner!! All of my guests were impressed !! And to top off the night - the cake was sliced and served and garnished with a chocolate covered strawberry on each slice - I mean hello - this place knows how to do it right -- a home run! I am 100% happy with my experience at North Tavern! read more

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Went here for dinner because I saw their positive review in Newsday. This is a great restaurant; Brian, the owner, was friendly and engaged with his diners time and again during the evening, helped cleared the tables and was as attentive as his servers. Beth, our server, was equally friendly, and attentive, offering food and drink suggestions when asked. She made us feel so welcome, that it was like seeing an old friend. We dined outdoors and it was nice to dine outside without a lot of cars or people walking by, a very relaxing experience. The food was EXCELLENT - in both taste and presentation. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at North Tavern and I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The room we were in was very noisy. Food OK , but a little expensive. Probably won't go back.

Has potential but the food did not taste like anything. We ordered the chicken angel hair soup(no taste), carbonara pasta (no taste), then I ordered French fries and those fries came out so fast that I knew they had to be sitting in oil for a while because it was just soggy and tasted like oil. The staff I will say; were all nice and welcoming. The restaurant itself ; nice decor and setup for covid. Sadly I wont be returning. read more

North Tavern - $18 worth? How?! - New American Near Me - Wading River, New York

Nice place, friendly staff, ample parking. We were disappointed with the food and drinks. Pierogi appetizer was delicious, but they put the sour cream right on them (friend I was with doesn't like sour cream) and the apple sauce was just a smear around the plate. Thought the sour cream and applesauce would be on the side. Who would think to ask? My friend had meatloaf which was average. Came with a small amount of mashed potatoes AND sweet potato fries. No vegetable, which would have been so much better than two different potatoes. It was weird. I had the scallops which were delicious, but came on top of a little smear of mashed potatoes, nothing else. Again, a vegetable would have been nice, and would have made the meal filling. Entrees were not hot when they came out, barely warm. Cappuccino was served in a beer glass with a sugar rim. Again, weird. And I'm diabetic. I guess they're trying to put a different spin on things, but they should tell you so you don't get something you can't eat. And definitely overpriced! The menu that is online has been changed, and the prices are quite a bit higher. All in all, not what we expected. read more

Absolutely awesome! The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing! The fried chicken and mashed potatoes are unbelievably tasty!!! Nice taste of music and the energy in the establishment makes you instantly feel comfortable and welcomed! Highly recommend!!! read more

A group of us de used to try this new restaurant for a birthday dinner. We arrived for our 6:15 reservation and was seated immediately. The atmosphere was perfect. Very quaint. Our waiter was absolutely wonderful and answered all our questions about the menu. I ordered the pan seared Scallops. They were delicious. The only negative was one of the menu options offered to be served over risotto cakes unfortunately this evening they decided to not have the risotto. We were told that they would be happy to make them for an additional $4 charge. That did not seem right being it was a menu option. All in all we loved the place and I will definitely back read more

Cute place, loved the atmosphere and decor. Food and service was great! Staff very polite had the filet mignon stack for dinner and apple pie for Dessert both great. Would definitely come back read more

North Tavern - New American Near Me - Wading River, New York

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We were there after a baptism. The champagne punch was very goos but was very tiny. They ran out of light beer after 2 hours. The salad was a good size but was nothing special. I had the salmon and crab cakes. Again the portion was very small. The 2 tiny crab cakes were all crab, no filler. My husband had the chicken and pasta that was VERY al dente. Plenty of pasta and sauce. The chicken was cut into strips and again a very small amount. There were 4 coffee cups on the table of 8 and one of them was dirty. The staff walked around all the time but it was hard to get their attention if you wanted anything. The hors d'oeuvres were good but you had to be in the right place at the right time. I was not impressed with the place. There were large flowers on each table which made it impossible to see and talk to everyone at the table. As the sun set people had to close the curtains to keep the sun out of their eyes. The brownie and crumb cake was old and hard. read more

Outstanding service and delicious entrees! Everyone in our party was very pleased with their food.

This was our first time here. Took my wife for our 34 year dating anniversary. All I can say is WoW! Excellent food, service and presentation. Definitely will return. read more

One of our favorite local spots. Staff is wonderful. The appetizers, specials, and desserts are always excellent.

You must try this place. The second we walked in we were welcomed by multiple friendly and professional employees. Very nice atmosphere and a well-attended place! There was going to be a 15-minute wait so we decided to sit at the bar to order an appetizer. We decided to sit at the bar for our meal as well, as the bartenders were very friendly and the music was quite loud in the main dining area (a bit too loud in my opinion). These people really take pride in the food they serve! Fresh ingredients and beautifully plated. They like to stack food items for a unique presentation. They also bring fresh-made chips for something to start munching on. So good! We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer--among the best we've ever had!!! I ordered the meatloaf with puff pastry and it was amazing. The burger was also ordered and was perfect. We 100% recommend this place (and already have a bunch of times!) and will ABSOLUTELY be back soon! Thanks, North Tavern, for such a great place! read more

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