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    Shands General

    4.3 (69 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Amneris M.

    Always a great experience at Shands! Great costumer service, great drinks, and scrumptious food. I hope every summer they continue the teacher/first responder discount - Wednesdays - free drink before 6pm and take an additional 15% off the bill the entire evening. Today I tried new things, such as the burrata, delicious! For the entree, I had the Anelloni, every bite was so good, so dreamy.

    Kaitlyn K.

    It was my first time tonight and I really enjoyed it. The bartenders are so talented and make a great cocktail. I told the bartender i liked cucumber and lemon, he made a drink based off my likes, and it was so good my friend got the same on the next round. I thought it was so dark which made me feel old but also felt like there could have been some light background music which made me feel young again. Deff go get a cocktail here before having a night. We paid about $70 for 2 rounds of drinks

    Salmon Cesar salad
    Brianne S.

    I thought I would be sad to see the Brickhouse go, but Shands is an awesome upgrade and addition to Main 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.

    Doug W.

    Inconsistent at best. Decided on this review despite the industry hatred and even more-so, wanna be industry haters, so I gave them a dozen tries over the past couple years.l, but this review is going to be too long, and it's going to contrast my first experience in a poor way. I'll say the cocktail program in this "Patchogue-chic" spot is solid and fantastic; Laura has poured me great drinks with good convo. Past nights Anthony showed great knowledge and skills behind the bar and one night readjusted my understanding of the history of the building (which I dig, I love that Shands General store was actually the oldest building in town and I'm glad it's a nod back to that, with brick house stepping out and its' sign remaining on the back of the building) I should say that basically, for the majority, the front of the house is great; Very few exceptions there but they do exist. A while back I had wanted a fresh pasta and to show someone the place, but Shands had beef Wellington on the menu and it's one of my favorites that you really don't see everywhere or splurge for often. So there it was, I knew my order, started with a French onion and short rib soup, but this had ZERO SHORT RIB and was pretty lack luster, & come to think of it, one of the least appealing French onion soups I've had, real unfortunate; the crouton/bread was so deteriorated it was as if it had been sitting in the broth for 2 days. A good French onion really should have the bread floated when broiling the cheese over the top to form a nice crust, instead the crouton was submerged and dissolved as the cheese was just a melty glob of what seemed to be presented more like a mozzarella than Gruyère or Swiss, but it had a sharpness in there I just don't know about this execution I guess... there was a lack of onion, and a lack of flavor, it needed depth which maybe the short rib gives it if "the chef is feeling generous enough that night " to include it. $20 soups for the both of us and only one of the bowls had any of the short rib, unfortunately for them, the douche who likes to post on Yelp is the one that didn't get any. butternut hummus was good... it came out looking like they dropped the bowl on the way over but no big deal My first time in, I had a heavenly, light and flavorful, melt you into a damn puddle, pasta dish; it was the Mafaldine at its best) Really miss those duck wings they sourced locally. Sad story about the local duck farm "Crescent". He had to euthanize his entire population due to a bird flu outbreak, they supplied 4% of the duck to the entire country but sadly had to close down at the end of january; the staff let me know and I had to research it quick. (I imagine this is an issue sweeping the nation as we've all seen egg prices explode) The prep that Shands did on those things... they were next level! Typically you'd think a duck wing would be a little less meat or a bit tougher than a chicken but they did really well making them so tender and heavenly, impressive work honestly; maybe they can pay homage with some other type... I'd try some ostrich wings... it would probably be like a bbq rib or something... I digress. On to the main show, the Wellington... The portion was indeed large, it was a nice cut of meat but this really should have been showcased better. I'm sure the staff at places like this think everything they do is perfect and I'm just a jerk for mentioning my dismay here on Yelp, but they served a beef Wellington where the inside of the puff pastry crust was soggy... the outside crust was cooked but a great Wellington has a FLAKY crust, this wasn't that. At this crazy price your beef Wellington should be perfect or at least satisfying. The rest of the technique on the dish was fine, it had the right stuff which shockingly I've had wellingtons where they didn't do the mushrooms or didn't do the prosciutto layer so I appreciated that. I'm also pretty sure they used Duxelles and cooked them down wonderfully which is an easy step to miss that could ruin everything. Wellington ain't easy to perfect, I myself don't work well with puff pastry and I cannot even make a halfway decent Wellington but in my humble opinion, this wasn't too great either. Overall, would I suggest you go and spend your own $300 on this meal? No. I can't tell you that your money is well spent here. I've been to countless cheaper, nicer, and tastier places that don't have pretension baked into the price. Long Island can be a wasteland sometimes. Good meals I've had here included things like the hanger steak, pasta dishes, duck wings, Brussels and hummus.. maybe even their squash blossoms if I remember right... it's possible that wasn't them though. The brunch: steak and eggs were glorious, but even better were my nieces pancakes! Holy crap, how do they get them so thick yet so airy, fluffy, and dreamy? You can spend less if you take a train to Manhattan but have a drink here, those are never a miss.

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    Tom G.

    Came here on a Saturday night for a private dinner party followed by some drinks at the bar. Off the 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!

    Laurie G.

    Went to Shands for dinner New Years Eve. They have seating at the bar, tables in the bar area overlooking main street and a private dining area. Everything is very clean and modern. Every member of the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Service was amazing and the food and drinks were better and more creative than most places. The options are out of the ordinary and thoughtfully paired. Drinks and food both came out quickly and correct every time. Shands is a must go, even if you're just looking for drinks.

    My wife's favorite entree ever!!
    David P.

    Cozy dining room, top-notch service and excellent food; Great accessibility too. Shands gets my highest recommendation.

    Allissa A.

    Ambiance is amazing! They had a live band playing jazz music love the vibe! The place is beautiful and clean! Service is ok. The waiter couldn't understand when I said salad with no dressing. Also I wish they have more items in the menu aside from brunch items.

    Debra B.

    We went for a ladies brunch and had a wonderful time. It was our first time. The restaurant is beautiful and very clean. We were seated promptly. The cocktails were delicious. Everything we ordered was really good. The bacon and hash brown delicious. The avocado toast was great. I would have given 5 stars but the service was a little lacking. It was not busy. We were constantly looking for the waiter for refill of water, refill on coffee, waiting for check etc.

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    Siobhan M.

    I cannot possibly describe how amazing this place is. If you haven't been to Shands yet you are missing out!!! It sounds like you had an incredible experience! If you'd like, I can help you turn this into a polished review for a restaurant or bar. From start to finish, everything about this place was absolutely perfect! I don't usually get the chance to make it to happy hour, but when I saw they offered it on Sundays at 4 PM, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a quick date. The ambiance is sheer perfection--beautiful decor and such a warm, inviting vibe the moment you walk in. We were greeted immediately by the sweetest and most helpful hostess, which set the tone for a great experience. We chose to sit at the bar, where Anthony and Olivia, the bartenders, welcomed us right away. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. As first-timers, we asked for drink and food recommendations, and every single suggestion they gave us was spot on! I'll admit the cocktail descriptions initially made me a little hesitant, but we ended up trying three different drinks, and all of them were absolutely amazing. The combination of fantastic service, delicious drinks, and the overall atmosphere has definitely made this a place we can't wait to return to. We recommend for drinks my husband got the patty wagon, and I had the stay puffed and the fennel destination. For food we recommend everything! Lol but we tried the happy specials as well as the steak tartar which was a while experience and the truffle tortellini. Yum!

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    Gredy V.

    Made a reservation, I was running behind and informed the restaurant. They were very polite and let me know it was fine. Once I got there I realized I decided I wanted to eat at the bar. Luckily there were 2 seats available. The bartender was great. I ate here once before and was excited about eating the same pasta I had last time. To my surprise the menu changed. Which was not a bad thing. I ordered wings and lasagna and it was delicious. Initially I was bummed out because I was looking forward to the linguini I had last time. But completely forgot about it once I had that first bite of the lasagna. Once it got later I noticed a Dj putting equipment together. After my third " claro que si " drink I got up and enjoyed the music. There were some people dancing and some people just singing along. I didn't want to leave, the Dj was playing classics from all genres. Definitely will go back with a bigger group of ppl. This place is perfect for a date night, or a night out with friends.

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    Food and service were always excellent! We enjoy the bartender's extra special creativity with the drinks!

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    Lovely, delicious, inventive food, not your average wine list, nice host and wait staff, great ambiance!

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    Fantastic happy hour! Great drinks, tasty bites, and a lively atmosphere. Highly recommend

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    too pricey and foods not worth it nor is the service. just a plain place with expensive pricing for so so food

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    great food , amazing atmosphere and service is top tier nothing like it definitely recommend to friends and family.

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    I uploaded some photos a while back during an in person experience but more recently we ordered…read moredelivery excited to try their new expanded menu. Firstly the packaging for delivery was superb. Everything arrived warm and neat. Straight to the point I would not order the kung pao kauliflower again, the cauliflower was cut into huge heads, which was a nice sized portion definitely shareable however it was definitely over dressed and a mush-fest. I actually gagged a little like it was meant to be baby food, to each their own though. The overstuffed garlic knot while enormous, do not be fooled by the name, it was maybe some kind of cheese and butter with some pesto. While tasty I consider myself a garlic knot snob this was like the third cousin of a garlic knot twice removed. ON TO THE FABULOUS EATS: Smokey Brussels sprouts = phenomenal, crispy and saucy to perfection. Saucy Burger= delectable, large enough to split. Humus and pita= the best hummus I've had in my life! (Could definitely use some more pita considering the amount of humus you get, I'm not complaining I saved the humus and snacked on it for several days). Cesar salad was a Cesar salad. Needless to say we'd order again, I'd even say we are excited to try some other stuff on their new menu. So happy the menu has expanded!

    Had a great experience here. Good drinks, good food, fair prices. The service was good, friendly…read morebartender. The ambiance is very nice, festive. The dessert was great.

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    Beef, pork & veal!

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    Chicken, soooooo good!

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    Lobster risotto in crispy panko shell.

    Shands General - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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