We met my sister in law for lunch here yesterday and what a lovely place! Halfway between East Brunswick and Old Tappan, this place is a gem. Parked on the street as they have no lot and was promptly seated. Nice restaurant, nothing particularly fancy. We got the Burrata chicken sandwich and a really nice salad. For an appetizer, we grabbed the empanadas. Aside from the Emps being salty, the food was good! They brought it out in record time. Also, don't skip the coffee and lattes! On my list! read more

Awesome breakfast! 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! read more

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Another awesome dinner here at Sonoma Grill! We have yet not to score here. We started with a round of drinks at the bar where the bartender was great. We got to our seats and were blessed with an amazing server tonight, Lindsey!!!! Lindsey was awesome and lots of fun as we were deciding on what to order. Tonight I decided to go with the NY Strip steak at $32.99 +/- the steak was cooked perfectly rate and was delicious. I got this with a side of pasta too. (Don't ask for extra $auce. Get the dollar sign, they charge for that, only negative) We also had a beautiful and delicious plate of nachos. My mother in law got the delicious and awesome lobster ravioli!!!! My wife ordered the pasta belagio with sun-dried tomatoes! And of course, you can't forget dessert, that brownie Sunday puts you right to sleep!!!!! DELICIOUS!!!!!! read more

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I've been coming here since before they moved to this location and the motif was sunflowers . Can't say enough good things . The menu is huge , but everything they make is great and the portions are enormous . Shannon behind the bar is terrific and the whole staff in general is really great . On the weekends they have live music and all in all it's a great hang . read more

We scheduled an appointment to view this restaurant's party room for my daughter's 1st birthday party. 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. read more

It was our first time at Sonoma Grill for hub and I however our dear friends have been there multiple times and highly recommend. Unbeknownst to me we arrived at happy hour, 4pm on a Wednesday. It was a bit quite but by 5pm the bar area was popping. Staff was very welcoming and our server was very sweet. This young lady explained all our discounted options during happy our. A few of us decided on 1/2 price pizzas but 2 of us chose blackened Chicken wraps. I was not impressed with my wrap. Unfortunately very bland and some of the chicken chunks were a little tough. I would not recommend. Pizza was just ok but at least served hot. Martinis and wine were on point! Hot bread, oil and butter were perfect. Sonoma Grill was clean, nicely decorated and cozy ambiance. Lots of free parking and a hop, skip and a jump to expressway. Best part was having a blast with my long-term friends. Food may have been a little off but I would return again and the happy hour was a good value. read more

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I was put on by this place by my close friend. Definitely worth the visit. The first experience was with my friend who recommended it. The triangle mozzarella sticks were spot on. Had the perfect cheese pull too and the marinara sauce to add. I got myself the Pasta Monte Carlo. It reminded me of my old first car which was a Monte. That and the description on the menu alone was what made my decision. That dish was amazing and very filling. Such huge servings to which you are still satisfied with the meal and glad you could take some of it back with you to have leftovers. Totally would have that dish again. The second visit was with another friend. Had to get those mozzarella triangles once more and still great. The atmosphere on this second visit was a bit much only because the singer at the place was just a bit too loud for me to talk with my friend. Could've put down his volume a bit. We had one of their price fix menu specials which came with an entree, salad, and dessert. The steak marsala is what I chose. The salad was quite big and fresh tasting. The steak marsala was pretty good, but not as good as my first visit dish. Just of a personal preference. The servings were once again huge. Even for the salad. I was so full, I had to bring the dish and dessert back home. Returned home and had the cannoli dessert dish. That cannoli was amazing. With the serving sizes this place gives at the cost they have it, it's totally worth the money. I've been going to this place for a few years now and it's always been worth it. read more

Food is average, pricing is decent, pizza is too doughy, gloomy atmosphere , average service except for the bartenders they're the heart of this establishment read more

Everything is always amazing here!!! Ask for Toni or Johnny for incredible service and prompt food. We come here every Monday night and can't be happier with the food or the staff!!! read more

The food was meh and the service worse. The review needs to be at least 85 words so I'm adding more words - but really - there are plenty of good restaurants to choose from read more

We decided to use their space for a party. Little did I know how much of a burden it was going to be for the waitress, Kerry. Sorry but absolutely rude to the hosts and the guests. And for a $421 tip to be included for a rude, condescending, overwhelmed waitress was disgusting. Last time we have a party there. The bartender in the restaurant was busy but apologized when my drink came a little late. it was such an exciting celebration for us and her attitude and reaction was poor. Retrain your catering staff to have respect for their guests and hold themselves with a little more class. read more

The burger & fries exceeded my expectations for bar food. I was staying at the attached hotel and noticed it was packed every night.

Sonoma Grill gives you huge portions! I'm a fan of their wraps -- especially the blackened chicken wrap -- because I get two meals out of them. The prices are decent (they went up recently), the atmosphere is sports-bar-like, and the service is friendly. It's a local, average spot good for burgers, wraps, pizza, and drinks. read more

Sonoma Grill - Blackened chicken wrap with avocado and fries on the side. - American Near Me - Holtsville, New York

I was invited to a birthday dinner - so I didn't have the traditional dinner experience. We had a buffet dinner which included Ala Vodka pasta, chicken francese, Cesar Salad, and some type of beef all were very good- even though we were in a private room, the restaurant was hopping - a lot of people having a great time read more

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We held my sister's bridal shower here on August 24th. The party room was beautiful! The decor is rustic and elegant and the addition of our own decorations alongside it really elevated the room. Kerry, our party coordinator, was sensational. She navigated our party with ease, caring, and thoughtfulness. The food was delicious. I've never been to an event where there are enough appetizers, and there were more than enough for everyone to have several servings. I can't recommend this restaurant or Kerry enough. My sister felt so celebrated and the guests had a wonderful time. Thank you for a fantastic day!! read more

We had a great time at a baby shower. The food was very good, the party room was nice and the server, Kerry, did an amazing job. She is a top tier person and especially kind. Exceptional service! Kerry made sure there was a gluten free meal for me and I felt really cared for read more

Great service! Great bartenders! Wonderful food!!! Love it here! Kat is the best!!! Kat is the best! They have a great Happy Hour with a deal on the pizza!! read more

First time here and totally enjoyed the food huge portions Flavors excellent ... wait service nice ...definitely needs more vegan dishes! Has loads of parking .... read more

Sonoma Grill - This Eggplant Parmesan and side of very tasty fries!! Huge portions.... Love it! - American Near Me - Holtsville, New York

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This place was definitely a 3.5, but since I can't do half stars here I decided to round down just because of how terribly slow the service was. When we walked in from the hotel entrance we were directed to go to the front, where 3 more groups entered before anyone even spared us a glance. When we got seated it took awhile, once again, for anyone to approach us so I told the waitress we were ready to order once she asked about drinks. She still made us wait even though she was right there with her notepad open. Then the food took 40 minutes to come out. I'm assuming they were understaffed and weren't prepared for all the people to be staying for a baseball scouting event going on nearby. The food had its moments. The caesar had some really fresh romaine lettuce and not too much dressing. They also used shaved parmesan cheese which is my favorite on salads. The pastas qualities were good and are apparently made with imported noodles--the diana was definitely my favorite. The pink sauce and melted mozzarella cheese had us feeling like we were eating a deconstructed lasagna. The cajun chicken alfredo on the other hand wasn't very spicy, had a pretty runny sauce, and the chicken was a bit dry. We also got to come back for breakfast since we were staying at the adjoined hotel. They didn't have many options but the typical spread was everything I want in a hotel breakfast. It was all made to order: eggs, meat of choice, toast, and potatoes. The woman working was especially kind and gave me a free apple juice! I think the previous night was just about not being prepared for the rush. I would come back if I stayed at this hotel again. read more

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Ordered Sonoma Grill through DoorDash. I never ate here before but was craving chicken parmesan. As an appetizer, I ordered fried calamari. It was fine but the marinara sauce was a little too watery. The chicken in my chicken parm was delicious, however, the cheese tasted a little off, so I avoided it. Nothing really "wowed" me, but I'm glad I gave it a try. read more

Sonoma Grill - American Near Me - Holtsville, New York

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We had dinner which was so tasty- Cajun chicken pasta and a caprese salad. Also had breakfast, the menu is a lot more basic but still good - pancakes, omelet, potatoes. Service both times was timely. read more

My family and I went on Sunday for 1/2 price wings and 1/2 price pizza like advertised on their app. We ordered chicken parm pizza and grandma which was it of this world! The wings were obviously old. When we received the Bill, I said to the waitress, it said in the menu wings are half priced on Sundays, she said oh no not anymore. I said but it says it right here in the app as I showed her my phone. She brought the Mike manager over and he continued to tell me there are new owners and they don't work with the App anymore, and I said that's not my fault! Are you going to honor what it says?, and he said No! I said We won't be back and he walked away. Just beware of the new owners at Sonoma, if They can hire An unprofessional manager like Mike and not honor there ad on THEIR website, you should rethink about ordering anything from there! read more

Sonoma Grill - Sonomas ad for 1/2 price wings and pizza that they wouldn't honor! - American Near Me - Holtsville, New York

Held my daughter's Bridal Shower here, and I was blown away with the great outcome. The room was lovely and set the mood. The Staff was AMAZING, attentive, worked with you, and very helpful. The food was great, the Vibes perfect. Kerri and Patty (hostess) are friendly, kind, and accommodating. Would recommend this place to anyone having a private event. read more

I sat at the bar about 5pm after work. Christina was my bartender, and she told me that there are no happy hour specials. She provided excellent service, but I was one of only eight people seated. People were seated at least six feet apart. Before COVID-19, the service provided by the bartenders was also great despite a usually packed crowd. I ordered the Create Your Own Burger. I created the triple onion cheddar cheese burger: caramelized onions, fried onions, and raw red onions. It was good, but it was overpriced with all the add ons. My check was for $20.85 including the club soda and fries. The fries were just okay. Ketchup did not make them taste better. The restroom has an air-dryer but no paper towels. So I had to use my mask to open the contaminated door. Fortunately, there was a hand sanitizer behind the bar, which the bartender let me use to wipe down my mask. The crowd was lively. You can make friends here. Parking was plentiful The music was good. Most of the songs were from the 70s through the Millineum. I like it here, and I will be back with gloves to open the restroom door. read more

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I've been to this restaurant many times and it was always very good. I don't know if it changed hands or what but the food was not good. It seemed like everything was big Ol pita sandwiches without any flavor. We had a table of 16 people, and I don't think anybody ate their meals. Definitely need a new menu and a new cook. read more

Wow! Haven't been here in years since we left Long Island for Florida in 2015. Great bartenders (Amy, Christina), awesome happy hour and ridiculously huge food portions! A "MUST GO"! read more

Local bar to watch sports inside hotel. Great place to watch the game snack on bar food. Plenty of parking, seating, and TVs. Their wraps are so big - enough to split with someone else. Very tasty food and plenty of go-to beers on tap. I would recommend if you are lookin g for a low-key ambiance and quick bar service on game day! read more

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the place is run down. Staff drama and staff rude to hotel guests. Only care about the regulars. Food is horrible I don't know how it stays in business. Next time I'll order Grub Hub in stead. read more

My Wife & I loved it. Very surprised by the super fresh food as we had the Monte Carlo Pasta and a Swiss Cheeseburger which both were Delicious!!! Server was very friendly and efficient and place was quite busy too. Clean restaurant and affordable considering the large portions. We'll be back for sure when out this way!! 5 Stars!!! read more

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Food is not good. Steak is tough and dry. Our server disappeared after she brought our food. We couldn't even get a drink refill.

Food was disgusting, also they wouldn't accommodate a Celiac guest with food choices, ex: substituting the pita bread for chips, how great is that? Also, the service wasn't good, very condescending when asking for request to accommodate the guest needs. I truly don't recall this venue. read more

Sonoma Grill - American Near Me - Holtsville, New York

Celebrated our Anniversary here tonight. Quiet Monday, seated right away. Server was pleasant, thorough, and offered great, fast service (didn't get her name) We started with the Asian teriyaki wings, which were amazing!!! And also the chicken fingers, which were nicely crisp, a solid chicken finger. My husband ordered the steak marsala, which he enjoyed with perfectly crisp, tasty fries. I had the Chef Combo, which included chicken parmagiana, eggplant parmagiana and shrimp parmagiana. It was surprisingly excellent. Everything was nicely fried and crisp, and the sauce was decent. My side was a baked potato, that arrived luke warm, not even the butter could melt. Now for the only HUGE negative. What we believed to be a bus boy. He truly looked homeless, we couldn't believe he was an employee. Completely sloppy and disheveled, long, hairy beard and, long pointed finger nails. He cleared several of our plates, and I advised my husband if he delivered our food, we would be leaving. Extremely unappealing. read more

Interior of restaurant was very nice, good italian food (7/10), excellent wait staff service (10/10), accommodating to our large party, had overflow room read more

My first time ordering from this establishment. I ordered two well-done hamburgers. I was pleased with both burgers. The burger was massive and cooked well. Served with fries and a roll, instead of a traditional burger roll. The staff was super friendly, and the environment inside had positive vibes. I definitely will go back and have dinner and try other foods. I will update my review at that time. For now, a good establishment, and I look forward to trying other dishes. read more

Sonoma Grill - American Near Me - Holtsville, New York

Greetings Yelpers, I haven't been here in probably 4-5 years. Cant review since I arrived on a Tuesday at 9PM. It was last call & kitchen closed. Maybe another time. 1 star is for hours & unable to rate/review. read more

We just had a small party of 15 people at Sonoma Grill. Food, Service, Drinks all were awesome our Waitress was amazing she worked very hard and was professional and courteous. I highly recommended to anyone. Great job and see you again soon. Dave read more

The three stars is for the amazing bartender Shannon and the food. The food is decent, nice large portions abs tasty. However I think the owner must not like money. The hours at this place are ridiculous at best- closing at 9pm on Fridays and 10pm on Saturdays - especially when there's a convention going on and the hotel is at capacity. They are grossly understaffed as well - most tables were empty at 2pm, and we were told it was a wait for a table however we could sit at the bar and get served immediately. read more

Server was in a rush to get as out!! We went for fil's 75th bday. Just got there and was rushing us from the second we walked in. At 7:30 she came over and said you need to get your orders in cause they close at 9!!! We were a little confused and looked at our phones thinking it was way later than we thought but it was 7:30!! We get apps and she's looking to clear our plates, meanwhile everyone was still eating and it was clearly visible! No one was asked if they wanted another drink or even a refill on sodas. After they brought out to go containers she asks if we needed anything else! Didn't ask if we wanted dessert even knowing we had two bdays!! I responded after and said yes we need dessert menus we have two bdays. She brings out 2 menus for 12 people and comes right back to see if we're ready to order and I responded no because everyone didn't even get a chance to look at the menu since there was only two. Then brings out the dessert for the bdays n only one candle. I've waitressed for many years both my husband and I so we know that this isn't acceptable and isn't the way customers should be treated!! We spent allot of money to go there and just constantly felt like you were being rushed to leave. Also anyone that knows a restaurant closes at 9 means that's when the doors get locked. We weren't anywhere near that and it felt like we walked in 5 mins before closing. Very disappointing and don't plan on going back and if we did we definitely wouldn't want that server again read more

I Visited Sonoma Grill On Sat Night since it's close to my house and always pass it by. I Could not believe how Unprofessional the Front is when you walk in. There's 5-6 Workers sitting in booths or just hanging around and talking and wouldn't even Acknoledge us when we walked in . We had to say hello and we got dirty looks s as bad weird stared from staff. As I was sitting and waiting for our food Me and my daughters couldn't help but notice how rude and uncaring the hosts and cashier was!!! 1 was a Waitress with glasses who was miserable taking a order next to us and the table kept taking about how terrible her attitude was! Our server was the only good thing about this place! She was lovely! Ordered wings which were so blubbery and just not good and food was not good. Can't believe that Management dosent overlook what's going on! read more

Super friendly staff. They have this happy hour deal that gets you a personal pizza for like $7. The pizza is delicious and be sure to get it extra crispy. Will definitely be back to explore the menu. read more