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    2.7 (263 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Approximately 19 of my friends gathered at Ristegios Restaurant. The band, Soul Jam Review, entertained us with classic soul music from the 70s and 80s. Their performance was so engaging that the crowd remained on the dance floor, dancing until the very end of the night. The food was acceptable, and the drinks were satisfactory. I would only consider going back if a good band is performing. Ristegios isn't a place I would recommend for someone looking to dine on a typical evening. The ambiance and decor are quite appealing for a large gathering, but parking was insufficient for a fully packed restaurant. Overall, I had a great time.

    Pamela B.

    We have lived 5mins from here for almost 5 years and this is first time eating here and will be our last. Problem after problem here....the main issue here is bugs in the drinks! My husband had a margarita and after drinking half of it noticed a bug in it. After speaking with the manager/owner, he himself went to get a new margarita. After drinking a few sips he noticed ANOTHER bug in his drink! The very one the owner brought to him. He took a photo. When confronted the owner said it was the first drink. No...it was the second drink with a bug! Not to mention, the servers were inexperienced and twice spilled our food onto the table as they were serving it. My own dinner was spilled all over the table when it was being served. They had to remake my dinner and I waited for it while rest of the table ate. The service was super slow and inexperienced. It was a bunch of kids mostly who didn't seem to know what they were doing. God knows what else is lurking in the kitchen if there were 2 drinks with bugs in them. Who knows what else was in our other drinks/food.

    Burrata app on underripe,hard tomato.

    My date made reservations for Valentine's Day. 6:15 so we wouldn't have to wait. Well, the place was mostly empty but we were asked to wait at the bar for 10-15 minutes. When our table was ready, it wasn't in one of the dining areas even thought they were many, many open tables. Nope, we were seated alongside the bar at a high top table. Ugh. You don't make reservations for this. The staff was mostly clueless and pretty confused. So many staff came to our table but it was nobody's job to refill a water glass. Other tables food was brought to us and someone asked who ordered the chicken francaise when we both did. Lol. The food was very underwhelming. $75pp price fixe. My burrata appetizer was served atop a hard underripe tomato. My dates baked clams looked super wet and soggy. My chicken francaise was basically tasteless (the linguine was cooked perfectly al dente). My date tried to cover his in salt. The place never came close to capacity but they kept up their "wait at the bar" tactic to get patrons to pay a bar tab as well. Shame on you Ristegio's, even making a young couple with a toddler and infant wait at the bar. At one point there were so many people waiting for their table that the bar was overfilled while dining tables sat empty. A live band was warming up and sending screeching noises through the restaurant as the overhead music was already too loud. My date and I abandoned the idea of conversation. At a certain point he just wanted to leave. The desert was described as chocolate lava cake but was doused in raspberry sauce. I'm allergic to raspberries. Nothing on the menu mentioned raspberry so this was disappointing. My dates cheesecake was served on a very warm plate. Very odd. This place should just be a bar since that's where they want to herd people and they have no business making or serving food. Needless to say, I'll never go back.

    Anacleto B.

    I went just before things got bad enough to close indoor dining. The place seemed really busy. They made use of their outdoor space, for dining, of course and they had live music to boot. Indoors, I wish they would've used all of the space available to them to separate diners from each other. They put all the diners in one section of the restaurant and left the rest empty. That seemed a little illogical to me. Distance everyone as far as possible. That might actually make things quieter (not that I had any issue with ambient noise). The food was great and [Instagram] picturesque. I recall having the fish and it was pretty solid. The menu itself is pretty wide-ranging and included sushi rolls. So don't be confused by the name it's not just Italian or American foods. This place probably a restaurant that you'd have to visit multiple times to get a true gauge of the strengths of its menu. The place has the right architecture, beautiful clean decor, plenty of space etc. but the way it's used could use some adjusting. You should go but be ready to ask for adjustments when you arrive.

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    Nicole C.

    We went to Ristegio's for my birthday dinner with a bunch of friends. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and is fun to have drinks and dance with friends. The food is fine, not spectacular but the wait staff was very attentive and timely. If they brought in a fabulous chef I think the place could probably be a gold mine. Overall, fun for drinks and cocktails with close friends.

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    Awesome place!!! Service was outstanding, wonderful decor and really great food. I highly recommend checking this place out.

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    11 years ago

    Bout time. A great place and the area needed it. Thank you. Great food and entertainment.

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    Fabulous atmosphere, service was impeccable(thanks to Craig) and gods was wonderful. Wine selections are good.

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    Awesome food and service! We frequently go there for dinner and drinks. Sushi is amazing.

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    Service sucked, food was worse. The price fixed menu was overpriced and not worth the money at all. Never again.

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    Decent sushi, but it didn't seem the freshest. However the service and staff are extremely nice.

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    Shands General

    4.5(59 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Came here on a Saturday night for a private dinner party followed by some drinks at the bar. Off…read morethe get go, customer service was great and offered a coat check free of charge for my jacket and umbrella since it was raining, definitely helped make it feel just a touch more upscale than your usual restaurant. Our wait staff was nothing but kind and patient with our moderately large party and checked up on us without being overbearing. Ambiance is very cool, and definitely leans into its classic and nostalgic feel of its name, but not in a campy way. If you bring a date here, they would be impressed by the nice tile and wooden features alone, but it's the food that is really going to blow them away, but we will get to that next. The menu and cocktails do rotate seasonally a bit, so your experience may vary on availability for some items, but if you come back often enough (and spoiler, you will want to), you'll see them comeback! We started with Caesar salad, calamari, and Korean fried wings with the easy standout being the fried wings, a bit spicy but delicious but buyer beware they are messy (don't worry though, they give you moist towelettes to clean yourself off), calamari was cooked exactly how it needed to be and not rubbery, and the Caesar salad was as good as I've had it anywhere (although there's was made with tahini, giving it a little sesame flair). For mains, we had a pesto pasta, steak frites with an au poivre sauce, with sides of jersey asparagus and mashed potatoes. Steak was cooked just right and I'd dip almost anything in that sauce, and the pesto pasta was a nice lighter and herby balance to the meal. Fries were perfectly crisp shoestring style and the other end of the potato spectrum was the delightfully smooth mashed potatoes and gravy. Asparagus has always been my favorite green, and adding a cream sauce with bacon only makes this version of it that much more enticing. Capping off with dessert, we had the chocolate Basque cheesecake, a brown sugar pie, and a pistachio cake. Choosing a favorite out of these is like choosing a favorite child I'm sure, but I am still craving more of that cheesecake, RUN do not walk to get that at the very least. Parking can be crazy in patchogue, there is a small attached lot and some street parking, but I'd advise using one of the municipal lots nearby and walking a little bit for your own sanity. One of my favorite dining experiences in patchogue to date, and will be happy to comeback here to try more of the menu for any occasion!

    I thought I would be sad to see the Brickhouse go, but Shands is an awesome upgrade and addition to…read moreMain St. I love the new vibe and life they brought to the space. I've come here a couple times, mostly for happy hour since they have great specials on drinks and food during that time (a Sunday happy hour?? sign me up)! There's a rotating list of cocktails as well as the staples. Last time I got a potato chip martini of sorts, because why not, and it was actually super tasty! Brunch is also a good time to come with a limited menu so you're not overwhelmed with a little of everything on it. I tried the salmon caesear salad which was light with a nice dressing. We also tried the pancakes which were fluffy and delicious, as well as the steak and eggs (can't go wrong). Bottomless mimosas are also offered for $25 additional. I can't wait to do lunch/dinner here in the future.

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    Rockefellers Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.1(33 reviews)
    7.3 mi

    Wow..what an amazing new restaurant find! Rockefellers Kitchen did not disappoint. We were able to…read moreget a table for a party of four with no issue, and from start to finish the experience was excellent. The waitress and entire staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. To top it off, there was a young guy singing Frank Sinatra classics in the middle of the week, which gave the place such a fun and classy vibe. For appetizers, we tried the wonton nachos, which were absolutely delicious. The meatballs and mozzarella were good, though a bit heavier on the bread than I prefer. Dinner was outstanding across the board. We ordered the Chicken Caesar salad, hamburger, crab cakes, and the Rockefeller French dip, and every single dish was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is trendy, with an amazing bar and great atmosphere. I highly recommend checking this place out -- we'll definitely be back!

    Formerly known as The Village Idiot and the layout is unchanged, Rockefellers has created a Great…read moreGatsby/roaring 20's ambiance and overall upscale vibe. The old back room had been transformed into an official party room with a separate bar and restroom and closed off with decorative barn doors. The bar area offers ample seating, with the dining area ( offering table service) behind the bar wall overlooking the main stage. Greeted warmly greeted when we first entered with only a five minute wait ( we had a reservation and I highly recommend making one). Again warmly welcomed by our server Nicole who provided an outstanding service throughout the evening. Nicole was friendly, engaging and offered excellent dinner and drink suggestions. Live music was on tap on this Friday evening which did make the dining room rather loud for holding table conversations but worth the live music being played that evening. The cocktail menu offers a good and varied selection of mixed drinks and wine and the mixed drinks are both flavorful and expertly presented. I would highly recommend both the Flappers Folly ( a refreshing floral mix) and the Espresso Martini drinks. Started off with the hot honey & bacon brussel sprout appetizers which were perfectly flavored with the honey and bacon bits over crispy brussel sprouts. All main dish items were very good. The Old Sport Burgers were juicy, flavorful and all cooked to perfection served with crispy string French fries. The French Dip Au Jus was well seasoned and not to dry with a flavorful au jus. I would highly recommend the Gatsby Grain dish bowel. Shredded chicken served over jasmine rice and vegetables was outstanding and served with a side salad. Restaurant manager Cathy was very visible in the dining room checking in with every table and asking for feedback which you don't see very often nowadays. Even got a personal tour of the new party room ( looking for a location for a future event). Overall good food reasonably priced , excellent service and nice decorum with live music offered on the weekends. A great place to grab a drink and listen to music while catching a great burger or the Gatsby Grain dish bowel . You won't be disappointed.

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    WhiskeyNeat - Salmon Deviled Egg

    WhiskeyNeat

    4.2(127 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    So 2026 did not come in hot for me. My little romances with Italian Mr. Big and my half-Italian…read moreAiden? Yeah... both fizzled. On top of that, my damn car decided to up and die, so I've been bleeding money on Ubers just to get to and from work. I even had to go into work on my day off just to sit around waiting for the tow truck so they could junk it. Love that for me. After I handled business with the junkers, I said eff it and headed to Whiskey Neat. I was starving--no breakfast, running on fumes--and since my job's in Patchogue, I figured I'd finally try them for lunch. First of all... happy hour on a Saturday from 12-6?! Uhhh hello?? In my Angelina from Jersey Shore voice. And if you pay cash, you get the discount. Say less. They've got a fabulous small plates menu. I started with the French onion soup--ooey gooey mozzarella, cheese pull was undefeated. Soup was delicious too. I haven't had French onion in ages and it really hit. Then I had the pulled pork slider, which was really good, but BABY... those short rib croquettes? To. Die. For. I also had to get my classic deviled eggs. A little heavy-handed on the paprika, but still solid. Drinks were half off, so of course I indulged. Started with an espresso martini because I needed something to jumpstart my day. Then I had a French martini because duh--I'm a French girl ‍. That one was good. Finished with my classic cosmo. Not gonna lie, I've had better, but it did what it needed to do and helped me forget my troubles for a couple hours. Also great playlist of music. I got there and they were playing Ska. Love me some Reel Big Fish and No Doubt. Mixed with some Motown and Bob Marley. Made me remember the good old days.

    When in search of a place that would make my family of picky eaters happy (ie: a vegan, a…read morevegetarian, a traditionalist, and two that try to make the other three happy but like good food), WhiskeyNeat appeared like a gods-send on Yelp. I've been to Main Street Patchogue a few times before and I'm always amazed at how it's now like Huntington, with tons of eateries, bars and places to hear live music. It was a busy late Spring Friday night and my cousin told me if we were there just two weeks later (ie, post Memorial Day), there would have been lines to get in anywhere. So make resos! I made one easily earlier that day and when we arrived around 7:30, it was not packed, but it is pretty loud in there even half full. Our waiter, Jonathan, expertly took such great care of us from start to finish, even taking my father's dad jokes in stride. There's a solid cocktail menu, but I had a couple glasses of a better-than-decent prosecco. My cousin loved his espresso martini. For food, count on a couple respectable vegan entrees and I went with the Japanese eggplant with cashew ricotta. The eggplant is delicious, slightly sweet with a creamy rather than chewy (thank god) texture. The cashew ricotta is also tasty, but I do think it needed to be blended a bit more to remove the slightly grainy texture (the cashews might have needed more soaking). My father loved his French onion soup and pastrami sandwich. Separate paragraph for the fries. They deserve it. I'm glad we ordered these to share- it's an enormous platter of them. I appreciated that they were salted perfectly. I appreciate restaurants that can make satisfy a variety of preferences and dietary restrictions. The vibe here is festive and vibrant and a great choice for groups and families.

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    Sonoma Grill - 2 eggs, bacon, homefries and white toast

    Sonoma Grill

    3.4(173 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Awesome breakfast!…read more I was hesitant to try this for breakfast but it's attached to the hotel so the convenience was there. It turned out to be a great decision because the breakfast was great! Love that they open super early so if you want to slip down in your pjs I'm sure you could. We went around 7am both days and it was pretty empty. - if you're a guest of Holiday Inn Islip, you can add breakfast (look at menu pricing to see if optimal) - Limited breakfast options but all the favs! - kids eat free - they have sausage patty's! So good! - unlimited coffee in a carafe Everything tasted fresh and made to order plus cheaper than diners! Great deal especially if you're a guest at the hotel. Highly recommend!

    We scheduled an appointment to view this restaurant's party room for my daughter's 1st birthday…read moreparty. The woman coordinating through text was very adamant that we arrive exactly at 6:30, repeatedly asked us to confirm, and mentioned we were her last appointment of the evening. I even left work early to accommodate the scheduled time. We arrived at 6:25 and were told it would be "just a minute." By 6:45, nobody had come to help us, update us, or even offer us a seat while we waited. We were left standing awkwardly near the entrance of the restaurant the entire time rather than being invited to sit in the party area we were there to view. The communication beforehand already felt rude and dismissive, so this experience unfortunately confirmed the lack of professionalism and customer service. It was especially disappointing considering we were looking to book a large event and spend a significant amount of money there for a very special occasion.

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    March 2026 Breakfast sandwich Bacon egg & cheese $8.95

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