My first impression of Sandbar was its high ceilings and the series of paintings on the walls depicting the beauty of Cold Spring Harbor. My wife ordered the grilled Faroe Island salmon, while I chose the 1890 Burger. The chef clearly knows how to prepare salmon--the skin was perfectly crisp, and the garnishes were thoughtfully selected to enhance its flavor. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium. We also ordered coffee and the Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée, which was the best dessert we have had recently. The dishes at Sandbar were both delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also attentive. read more

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Always a great meal. And especially great service from the wonderful server Mariana! Today we enjoyed a delicious lunch, seated out front with our lovely Sadie. I enjoyed a warm lobster roll. My other half enjoyed a super fresh and tasty salad. No room for dessert but we both enjoyed a refreshing hot coffee, on a sunny autumn day, enjoying conversation with other customers and passersby. We look forward to returning! read more

Came here for Spring Restaurant Week 2025 to celebrate a birthday. The main dining room has real high ceilings, wooden tables with placemats, linen, and plate setting with wine glasses. It was comfy that you felt like its a living room. Our server was funny, diligent, checked in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. The food service was prompt, good portion size and food was at the perfect temperature (not extremely hot nor lukewarm) for each dish. We ordered: Appetizer: Chickpea Fries Duck Tacos Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Entree: Grilled Faroe Island Salmon Soy Glazed Cod Short Rib of Beef Dessert: Ricotta Donuts Tahiti Vanilla Crème Brûlée Everything was delicious. Afterwards, we were enjoying the wine and beverages after our meal. Go check them out. read more

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This place is really good. I'm not sure dinner for 3 was worth all of $190, but that was due only to a bit of what we ordered. With no reservation, we were only able to sit at a "high top" table adjacent to the bar, which wasn't a problem. The a/c was appreciated! The server quickly took our drink order and soon returned for the food order. She was really good: honest about her opinion about certain dishes, and she could anticipate what I might like more on the menu based on my preferences. She took the order without writing anything down, and got everything correct. One thing that I took note of was I mentioned that my wife and I were going to split the Sandbar Salad. It was served on two separate plates, both with a splendid presentation as if each plate were made as its own portion. The Sandbar Salad had a nice, delicate dressing, and was served with a piece of warmed goat cheese on bread. Nice touch. I prefer a stronger dressing like a vinaigrette, but it was all very fresh and nicely presented. At the same time, my kid got a spicy tuna appetizer that we all liked. We also got a Mushroom Truffle Pizza with arugula appetizer that was very good. Check my photos. We did wait a pretty long time for the main course to be served, but we were surrounded by like 4 TVs, some entertaining personalities sitting at the bar, and decent music they were playing there. The ambience is very nice. For the mains, the wife got Fish Tacos (Mahi Mahi)... she wasn't crazy about it, so I tried one, and just one bite was all I could take because it tasted "fishy" to me. Maybe we're not built for Mahi Mahi. It needed some salt baaaadly. It was one of the most unlikable fish tacos I've tried. I got a warm Lobster Roll. We had so much food already, that I just ate the lobster and left most of the bread roll, but mostly because it was almost sopping wet with melted butter. Don't get me wrong, I liked it. Both of these dishes were served with fries, which were pretty good. My kid's Soy Cod though...that was great. The green rice thing was odd, but not bad, just not very tasty. But she was really happy with the dish. Kudos for the clean and well stocked bathrooms. Great location on this charming little strip. Ample parking. Excellent service. read more

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I came here for a birthday brunch and it was great! Service was awesome, everything inside is super clean and pretty. The spicy tuna rice was my favorite app and I had a bacon infused Bloody Mary which was strong but delicious. All of the food was top notch. Would highly suggest for a nice brunch. read more

My wife and son and I visited Sandbar in Cold Springs Harbor for a late lunch early dinner yesterday. I ordered the fish and chips, my wife ordered the heirloom tomato soup, and the fish tacos. My son ordered the frutti di mare that included shrimp muscles clams in a tomato based broth with pasta. For dessert, we had the ricotta doughnuts. First, the wait staff was exceptional. They offered suggestions and gave me good advice on dietary restrictions. Though at times we felt a bit rushed, it was that fine balance between attentiveness and intrusiveness. They certainly were on the attentiveness balance. My fish and chips were very different than most presentations I've had in the past. The batter was extremely delicate light, but crispy. No oil residue at all and extremely flavorful. The fish was perfectly cooked and fresh. They used cod, that was perfect for how the protein was presented. French fries were thick cut, tender in the middle with a beautiful fry crust. Exquisitely seasoned. For my wife, the tomato soup was creamy succulent and flavorful. Her marinated mahi-mahi fish tacos were stunningly presented, excellently cooked, crunchy and well seasoned. My sons, fruit de mare was perfectly presented, almost artistically stunning, and flavorful, well seasoned, with an al dente pasta expertly cooked. Though I could not have the ricotta donuts because of food allergy my wife and son said they were crunchy tender, not greasy and had dipping sauces of chocolate and raspberry on the side. They disappeared in under five minutes. To summarize, it was a wonderful atmosphere, stunning presentation of food, well cooked, and expertly executed meals I would come back here in a minute. Compliments to the chef on their artistic and culinary skill read more

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Our noses literally led us to this place- the most delicious, buttery garlicky- divine smells mess us here. Super sleek and chic spot in the cutest area- beautiful nautical restaurant that was so inviting but also mysterious- we were not sure if this place was open or a even a restaurant until we stepped inside- absolutely lovely. We chose to sit in the bar area- wonderful service- lovely menu- We went in search of some clam chowder but they didn't have any that day- we ordered perfect choice- White wine, French fries and the spinach artichoke dip- a little snicky snack that hit the spot. Oh yah! Incredibly clean restrooms upstairs and downstairs- so private and had a luxurious feel. The food was so succulent- oysters so fresh and silky. The artichoke dip was the exact smell that hypnotized us and brought us in- so good. Great visit. read more

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We came back a second time, we had Riley as our server & she was awesome! the braised short ribs was just as phenomenal and tasty as the last time we had it. I didn't really enjoy the filet mignon. The grilled octopus salad is inconsistent, last time I got the full octopus leg, and this time I got some small pieces cut up in my salad. Their desserts are also impressive and unique. We ordered the Tahitian creme brûlée & the blueberry tres leches (this has walnuts in it, so be aware if you're allergic!). I liked their passionfruit mocktail. Their lobster roll was also fantastic! We ordered grilled asparagus on the side, and 2 of them were burnt. read more

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Truly an exceptional experience The food was delicious The ambience was great But the service was 5 star, from the moment we sat down to the end of our meal The small details like checking in at the appropriate time (not interrupting any conversions) like refolding the napkins when you step away like clearing all plates and cutlery in between courses and replacing with fresh clean knives and forks. Did I say the food was delicious, served hot and served on hot plates. Can't wait to go back. read more

The overall ambiance is classy. Although we sat in a private dinning area, I had an opportunity to view their main dinning area, and it looked great with white linen service. Immediately as you walk in there is a full bar area with a number of high bar chairs, where you are also able to dine. Since this was a private party, we had a fixed menu however all participants were pleased with their meals. Personally, I tried the glazed salmon which was perfectly prepared. Overall, Service was great and the staff were very attentive. Second visit here and would return again. read more

Sandbar - Apple tart - Bars Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

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Very nice atmosphere, we came here on New Year's Day around 3:30 and seated right away! We ordered the tuna crispy rice, half Wagyu pasta bolognese, salmon dish, and the sandbar chicken. Everything we had was delicious, would highly recommend the tuna crispy rice, and the Wagyu pasta Bolognese. We were surprisingly a bit full after the pasta, the half portion was very filling and shareable for two and for light eaters you could probably have this as a meal. The milk and cookies was also delicious and completely shareable! Would highly recommend and we will be back. read more

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This was our first visit. The food was excellent. The service was attentive without being overbearing. The historic location is beautifully updated. We will definitely return to sample more of the diverse menu. read more

What an experience late review but never the less it will last a lifetime! Service was excellent and we had complementary drinks they really made my night special it was my birthday, food delicious from appetizers to entrees and desserts were all perfect . I am in love with this luxurious dining experience and warm setting just makes everything special . read more

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First time here for happy hour. Decent menu with mild discounts. Friendly, attentive service. A bit pricy and would recommend it. read more

Sandbar - End of the bar looking towards the front door. - Bars Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

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Beautiful little restaurant with good food. Been here a number of times, food is pretty good! I had an amazing breakfast here once with biscuits, sausage, gravy and deliciousness. Unfortunately I haven't found it again. I think they change the Sunday breakfast menu each week? Please keep the favorites! I tried something else, it was just ok. I've had dinner here also and that was really good. I'd still go back. Probably the best food in CSH. Drinks are also pretty good. read more

Sandbar was great! We went on a saturday night, not too crowded. We got the appetizer special Mussels with spicy red sauce- I will be thinking about this for a very long time it was probably the best bowl of mussels i've had on Long Island. Also got the margherita pizza which was nice and thin. I got the appetizer size frutti di mare for my entrée, absolutely delicious! My fiance got the chicken and he said that was delicious as well. We drove 45 minutes and we will definitely be back because theres so much more I want to try! Dessert was the blueberry tres leches- the blueberry icecream is made in house and soooooo freaking good! read more

Sandbar - Blueberry Tres Leches - Bars Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

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Sandbar is reminiscent of so many beautiful seaside venues. The interior design does match the restaurant's namesake and it was pleasant to the eye. Even the bar area looked inviting. I could see myself stopping by to watch a game. As for the food, my friend and I shared the mussels to start. Go ahead and dip some bread into the sauce of the dish. It'll change your life. We had the chickpea fries as well but I wasn't a fan of those. Our main dishes included the Pappardelle Bolognese and the Branzino. Both seemed expertly crafted. I have no complaints there. They seem to have a solid wine collection so don't worry about finding the right libation to add to your dinner. There were some slight service glitches and some of the staff seemed less than warm, but that could've been a fluke or my perception. Don't let that deter you. I would come back for sure! read more

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Love this place. Great staff. Please bring the tuna tartar back!!! Sooooo crucial!!!!!

Sandbar has a nice interior with a cozy vibe. We enjoyed our dinner. We tried the crab cakes, mushroom flatbread, and salmon. The crab cakes were good, but not the best ever. The mushroom flatbread was delicious. The salmon was also very good. It was cooked perfectly. The service was also good. Overall, I'd recommend Sandbar. read more

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I went here for a lunch after an event and it was great. We were a larger group, so we were lucky enough to have the back room all to ourselves. The server was super friendly and was very quick with taking our drink and food orders. We had a personalized menu - I had the spicy tuna crispy rice, the steak sandwich and the apple crumble. The portion sizes are large so you definitely won't leave hungry. Everything was delicious! read more

Sandbar - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - Bars Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

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This place is really nice. Like, I almost asked if they wanted me to take my shoes off at the front door Beautiful decor, top notch wait staff and incredible food makes for a good time. I started out with the chickpea fries which were unlike anything I have ever experienced. Crisp outside and soft and delicious inside. For my entree I ordered the strip steak and this thing was something to write home about. It was cooked perfectly and it was HUGE. I had leftovers for days. And it came on a bed of the most delicious mashed potatoes. The bar area was beautiful as well and the crowd at the bar seemed to be having a great time. The whole restaurant seemed like they were really enjoying themselves. I also appreciated that the manager walked from table to table to see how everyone was doing throughout the meal. Nice to see management is hands on. I will definitely be back. read more

Sandbar - 14 oz. Prime NY Strip Steak* - Bars Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

I'd been dying to come here forever. Seen it anytime we drive to Huntington or hang in Cold spring harbor. I finally made it a point to come here for lunch one day. Food was delicious! What a cute place, service was amazing. Just a great time. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

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Food is always good. My only complaint is that they closed the bar without announcing last call.

Food was lackluster. Chicken tasted like it was reheated in microwave. MOLD on bread of steak sandwich which was remade. The rest of party was done eating and the sandwich came out rare, not medium well. Got check and left, needed to go somewhere else for the person (birthday boy) in party to get dinner. Also highly doubt that the new sandwich bread was from a different batch than the moldy bread. Waiter and front of house staff were pleasant. Someone other than waiter should have come to address situation and didn't. Have been here before which was why we selected to celebrate the birthday here. Perhaps a one off ? read more

Went to celebrate my husband and son birthday Told the host and she said ok No one even acknowledged their birthday...... Service was ok food was ok Ambiance was very nice Wouldn't go back because we didn't t feel welcomed read more

Truly an exceptional experience The food was delicious The ambience was great But the service was 5 star, from the moment we sat down to the end of our meal The small details like checking in at the appropriate time (not interrupting any conversions) like refolding the napkins when you step away like clearing all plates and cutlery in between courses and replacing with fresh clean knives and forks. Did I say the food was delicious, served hot and served on hot plates. Can't wait to go back. read more

Another fabulous meal for us at the Sandbar. Superb service, comfortable atmosphere and excellent food. We were a party of 4 and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their entree and appetizer. The pork chop special was up there with one of the best I've had. Don't change a thing you're establishment is top notch. read more

Sandbar is an excellent restaurant ! They serve 5 star nibbles, meals and cocktails. The bar is elegant with TVs so you wont miss a game. This Cold Spring Harbor restaurant is a gem Matt at the bar is an excellent mixologist too !! Reservations are suggested but as well the happy hour rocks !!! This upscale gem has a mix of upscale guests many whom are regulars. Dress to impress and have a great time !!!!! read more

Amazing beautiful restaurant, the food was wonderful and we love the menu, so many options it's hard to decide...the service is very good too. Hostess is a doll. Just went recently at Christmas and the decor was gorgeous with driftwood in the wreaths...nice touch! read more

Awesome raw oysters! They have special types of oysters sourced from places like Canada , Rhode Island, Virginia... Delish.

Very pretty restaurant in a pretty North Shore town. It's well run and the food was quite good. I've octopus salad all over the world and I'd rank theirs in the top 5. These days it's not the most expensive plates but it's up there. Everything's expensive in the states so do with that what you will. read more

So good we have been back 3 times. A real gem in Cold Spring Harbor with great food, service, and decor. Their seafood is very fresh and well prepared. Creative drink menu. My fav was the summer seasonal bowl with salmon. Tasty and nutritious. Salmon was crispy and tender. We have also enjoyed the mussels (minimal fishiness). The fish sandwich was average. The burger was tender and juicy, but kind of plain. They didn't provide lettuce or tomato. Just bread, beef, and onion jam. Fries were fantastic! We are excited to try all of their desserts. So far the best one was the fresh ricotta donuts. Don't worry the ricotta taste is subtle. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Really nice romantic spot for a date night. Went here one year for an anniversary and the ambiance was a perfect mix of elegant and cozy.

We heard so many good things about Sandbar and made a reservation June 24. We were going with elderly friends (in their early 80s and late 70s) we hadn't seen for quite awhile. We live about an hour and forty-five minutes from the restaurant. Fifteen minutes before our arrival we received a email from openTable informing us that they had a issue in the dining room and weren't open, that I didn't see until later that night. Who checks their email on a regular basis while driving? No text, no phone call! I understand that unforeseen things happen, but they have no excuse. They knew at least an hour before our reservation time that they were not able to accommodate guests that night. The reason I am taking time to write this negative review is that our friends arrived in Cold Spring Harbor an hour before our reservation to window shop and walk around the town. They passed the restaurant and knew about the problems that the restaurant was experiencing and called us to inform us of the closure. This is something a decent establishment should and would do. Neither our friends or my wife and I live in the vicinity of Cold Spring Harbor. It was a Tuesday night, when many restaurants are closed. What was going to be a lovely night with dear friends, turned into a game of survival trying to locate another open restaurant that could accommodate four on such short notice. Trying to go to Sandbar again? I don't think so. Guy Reuge, you need better management and staff. read more

Great food! Great happy hour specials. Pleasant staff but very unprofessional.Helpful at first and then not at all engaging. I have yet to get a thank you for my 30% tips read more

We visited this place the first time during Long Island restaurant week. It's packed with guests on a weekday night. Good food and service, and great deals for restaurant week. read more

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.the service was slow. We asked to open the umbrella so we can enjoy and stay longer. The guy decided to ignore us. We ended up going to the sandbar. read more

Sandbar - Bars Near Me - Cold Spring Harbor, New York

I've been wanting to come here for a while. I didn't realize how high-end it is. Definitely a Coldspring Harbor crowd. Amazing service. I like the menu. Good but not great food also pricey. read more

We came here to celebrate our engagement! Overall a very nice and lovely place. Our server, Marco, was outstanding. The crab cakes were 100% and we'd order in the future. Main downside though: the scallops were underwhelming, and for $42 we expected a little more (even though scallops are expensive in general). They undercooked the scallops slightly and the meat "pulled." We sent it back and they fixed. TLDR: appetizers are great, avoid the scallops, the other entrees sounded wonderful. Would come back overall. read more

Great atmosphere, the food is ok. For the money not worth it. They did spend a lot of the decor, but I would prefer better food. Sub par. read more

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