Out of town and in search of a neighborhood gem, my colleague and I decided to check this place out. Absolutely adorable little house and the inside seating area was comfortable and made you feel like you're at home. We ordered an appetizer, meal and dessert and the food from start to finish was delicious. The key lime pie IS all it's hyped up to be! It was a Sunday evening and there were 2 tables seated when we arrived, that's it. The gentleman who served us was not very engaged, and seemed polite but not into his job or serving us as it took awhile for him to come over and even say hello (wait he didn't say hello or welcome). Would have been 5 stars except for service. read more

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Open under new ownership as The Grill On South Ocean. Same great menu prepared by same kitchen staff. New upgrades, fresh new vibe, and a few new menu items that are sure to please! Focus on fresh and LOCAL whenever possible! Working on the new Google business page and social sites now. You can order or make reservations by calling the new number 631-730-7070 Now on OpenTable, and Doordash is coming soon! read more

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Party of 9 this past Friday night. Sat right away. This place is quite small but decorated nicely. Very friendly server who handles the room almost effortless. They offer cocktails, wine and a few drafts as well. Appetizers were very good. Shrimp, calamari, artichoke all to share. I had the steak sandwich. Very tasty but I'd go with something a bit more filling. It wasn't huge. The fries were listed as truffle but they were as plain as they get. No seasoning or salt to speak of...the first time I have put salt on anything in years. Still piping hot shoestring type. My Mom had the fried shrimp and they were quite good. Heavily breaded with many dip options. My wife enjoyed her ravioli special. Pricing is high but the quality and menu will have me back again. So much more to sample. read more

Pass this place by.... Unless you want to blow $100 for a lunch. It pains me to do this but my wife and I have been loyal customers for years before the new ownership.... Always enjoyed the food and reasonable prices. We went back yesterday for lunch. Ordered: 2 Kale Salads @ $16 each, 2 cups of Chicken Noodle soup $22!!. 1 diet coke, 2 cups of tea and a piece of pie. Total about $90. The waiter asked if we wanted a bowl or Cup of soup and we specified that we only wanted a cup. When questioned, he insisted that the soup was only one size and yes, the chicken noodle soup was $11 per cup. Give me a break.... Thanks for making my decision to never come here again very easy read more

Tucked away on a residential street, the South Ocean Grill is one of Patchogue's hidden gems. Every time I've been here, the food has been phenomenal. I love the grilled salmon and salmon sandwich. Although I haven't ventured outside of my love for salmon here yet, family and friends who have dined with me always enjoyed their food, whether it was steak, chicken, or salad. The only downsides are the lack of parking and the size of the restaurant. I enjoy the homey feel, but it has limited seating. Overall, the South Ocean Grill is a must-visit if you're in the Patchogue area. read more

South Ocean Grill - Salmon burger and fries! - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

My husband and I ate a the Grill on South Ocean tonight. it was the first time since the restaurant was sold. We had always enjoyed this small restaurant with friendly staff and really good food. Our experience was really bad. Our appetizer and dinners were not just overcooked but charred. Our waitress was nice enough but disappeared once our food was served. She never came over to ask how our dinner was or if we needed anything. The testa want too busy but the new owner didn't greet, smile or go over to chat with anyone there. I realize this is a tough time for restaurants with food costs, however it doesn't cost anything to smile or stop at a table for a quick chat. I hope the new owner gets it together and finds success. One thing we know....we'll never go back! read more

Went here for takeout. I got a kale salad, which was delicious. The steak sandwich was amazing. The service was great. The vibe was good.

Drove 30 minutes and CLOSED BUSINESS. Should have it somewhere online. Not good service. Vacant building.

This was a very nice restaurant. The food was very good. We were the only ones there at the time, so we can't know what the service is normally. Yet, it was incredible while we were there. I had the shrimp. They were very good. Actually, they were great. Nice large shrimp with nice flavors. read more

South Ocean Grill - This was a very nice restaurant. - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Nothing quite like restaurant week to open my eyes to new places! I stumbled across South Ocean Grill while looking at restaurants participating in restaurant week. My boyfriend and I immediately fell in love with their price fixed menu and decided this was where we were having date night! This place is small, like really small. HOWEVER, it is super cozy and inviting. If you don't like tight spaces I don't recommend dining in. I immediately fell in love with the decor and the ambiance. It's very rustic and like I said above super homey. For the food I ordered the Korean cauliflower, it was cooked to perfection but there were a few pieces drowning in sauce, could've used a little less. Otherwise amazing. My boyfriend started with the crab cake which was a $4 add on, he wasn't too thrilled but he did say it was amazing (crab cakes aren't my thing personally). For our main we both got the grilled salmon. We were slightly disappointed that they had run out of the filet mignon but the salmon proved to be an amazing choice. It was perfectly cooked and came with a delicious sauce on the side so you could add as much as you wanted. The green beans were cooked perfectly as well as the potatoes. We were both really impressed considering we thought we were gonna get a steak. Dessert was also great I had the gluten free chocolate cake, since I'm watching my figure, obviously. And it was heavenly. Creamy with a raspberry jam drizzled on top of it. I'm not gonna stop thinking about it. My boyfriend had the crème brûlée cheese cake which was also great, it wasn't saturated and held a great shape. Our drinks were alright, we both got "snowy" cocktails and they came in very "summery" glasses. My boyfriends margarita had coconut in it and it just seemed like a cocktail for the wrong time of year. I had an aperol spritz which was delightful but but also a little sweet with the "snowy" aspect to it. Overall, we had a great time and we definitely agreed on coming back in the summertime since it's right by the water and the summer cocktails look INSANE. For the winter season I'd just be prepared to be really close to other patrons since it's really small and there isn't a heated outdoor section. read more

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The food exceeded our expectations! Super flavorful, fresh, and unique dishes here. It's a small and cozy establishment and has a pretty small staff, but they deliver a great meal. We cannot wait to come back to explore other menu items. A hidden gem for sure! read more

South Ocean Grill - French Onion Filet Mignon with Loaded Baked Potato and Squash Salad, Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops and Rock Shrimp with Lobster Risotto - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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Teníamos una reservación para el sábado 02/15 y nadie tuvo la amabilidad de llamar para avisarnos que estaría cerrado, son poco profesionales! read more

Really pleased to have had such a better experience during a return visit to South Ocean Grill! The menu has some updates, but still boasts fan favorites like the mushroom flatbread and Korean style cauliflower...and of course, one of the best kale salads around. The outdated drink specials were gone and some autumn themed drinks were in place. I 100% noticed that margaritas are served in a wayyyy smaller glass than usual, but in this economy everyone has to cut down somewhere. There were a few new burger options but we were so glad to see that the Roquefort burger was still an option - and it was delicious!! I ordered the crispy chicken paillard which was also great: super crispy and well flavored. The service was on point during this visit, our waitress was lovely and attentive. It looks like some updates were done to the interior as well, it looked a bit updated and stylish-much less cramped. The restroom needs some attention and to repair the lock on the door, but all in all this was a wonderful meal and a spectacular improvement. Back in the rotation for sure! read more

We went here for lunch because our daughter and her husband love this place. We quickly found out why, the place is such cozy hidden gem. The food was amazing and you could tell that the chef was top notch. I can't remember ever having a better steak sandwich than this and I have eaten them at a somewhat famous little steak place on the east end of Long Island a bunch of times. My wife's roquefort cheeseburger , according to her, seemed to be on par with how delicious my meal was as she raved about how delicious it was on the way home too. The service was excellent too. Thanks for everything, we will be back soon. read more

This location is NOT closed!!! It's under a new, similar name...The Grill On South Ocean. We love this hidden gem! Great food and amazing waitress, Melissa. She went over and beyond to make my 3 year old son feel comfortable (around all adults-unfamiliar work friends) and she even gave him an ice cream-which made his day of course. Beautiful and warm environment, too. Live music was beginning as we were departing. We will return! read more

Everything tasted fresh and was well made. PROS: great little place! The waitstaff was so friendly and all wear shirts that say the restaurant is Veteran Owned. That's awesome! The seafood is great. Mussel appetizer was good. The toasted bread with it was so good, I didn't expect to love the bread so much. Volcano shrimp were good, but the coleslaw was the star. I could have ate a bowl of just the slaw. So fresh and not too heavy with mayo. The steak was well cooked to temp. It was sufficiently seasoned as well. Delicious roasted potatoes and veggies on the side. The burger was the star! 5 star burger. Fresh roll, perfectly grilled patty. I would go just for the burger. It was insanely good and I would swear it eclipsed the seafood. The brownie sundae was incredible. Safe room for this warm, cake brownie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. GET DESSERT! CONS: They were out of Calamari, which was really disappointing as I so wanted to try it. The risotto in my flounder special was not very good. I left it after one bite. Risotto is a tough dish to do, and quickly turns into wall spackle if done incorrectly. The risotto was the only real miss here. OVERALL: No waterfront dining, but it's close. Small place with really great food. You can tell they care about the end product. Everything tastes like it's from scratch. I highly recommend this place. Make a reservation. Note that if you make the reservation and don't show, it's $20 per person. I understand this in the time of covid. read more

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My husband and I ate here today on a day trip to Long Island during our vacation. I told the staff that in ten years of marriage this meal today at South Ocean Grill was in our top three restaurant meals. I was wrong. On the way home we tried to think of two other meals that came even close to this one, and we couldn't. We agreed that this meal was easily our favorite meal in ten years of marriage. My husband's risotto was creamy, the rice was not grainy, spinach was cooked to perfection. His scallops were perfect... and he is a scallops person, as well as a picky eater. He is usually disappointed in restaurant scallops... but not today. These scallops, he said, were perfect. The clam chowder was just clammy enough. My vegetable platter was gorgeous. The grilled flavors of the artichoke, corn, squash and potato were perfect. I ordered mulled wine to go with it and was not disappointed. Last night we ate at a far more expensive restaurant near a ski resort in the Catskills. The meal was good, but we will probably forget it. This meal will be a forever memory. The restaurant itself has an interior design that is simultaneously elegant and relaxed, perfect for a spontaneous lunch as well as a special occasion. The service was attentive but we still enjoyed our privacy. If we didn't live near Chicago, we would be back regularly. This restaurant is a real gem. read more

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Was not impressed.. Bartender/waiter has 0 personality. Food is mediocre at best.. We absolutely will not be coming back. read more

Would love to discuss the food, ambiance, etc but the restaurant was closed when we arrived, on Valentine's Day. We had reservation and confirmed that reservation 2 times, including this morning. There was another couple there too. Beyond disappointing. read more

All of our dining experiences at this cozy little restaurant have been great. The service, combined with their delicious food, makes this place a real standout. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

When we went here the bathroom was out of order. The waiter was nice to let us know when we arrived before getting us seated. Long story short we had to leave but went back because it was the only one open in the area. So I ordered a veggie burger without bun because they don't have a gluten free bun. According to the description it comes with a BEET patty. However when my order arrived, it was rice and beans with teriyaki glaze. I didn't complain because I actually like rice and beans. It's just not what I ordered or how I expected it to be. It looks like they tried to make a patty out of rice and beans that didn't form like patty. Taste ok. They also accommodate dogs in their outdoor patio. So we were sitting with a bulldog who kept on staring at us because it wanted some food. read more

South Ocean Grill - Doesn't look like a beet patty to me. - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

South of Main down by the water...so glad my hubby found this gem in a cursory search for a nice place to have lunch with our oldest who was home for a weekend visit. It's a small place so at prime time definitely make a reservation. Our waiter was nice & attentive, on a Sunday afternoon he was running a one man show and did fabulously. Loved the salmon sandwich and my guys equally enjoyed the Louisiana Crispy Chicken. Key Lime pie with the graham cracker crust held up to Key West standards. Will be back & will share with others! read more

This was my first time in a very long time I've been here to eat. The restaurant is very cute right by the water on the south shore of Long Island. I ordered the Jumbo scallops and shrimp over spinach risotto. It was delicious! We also had the lime calamari as a starter. The calamari was yummy but I thought there was a lot of breading and not a ton or big pieces of meat in the pieces. The waitress we had was very friendly. I will definitely be back when I visit my hometown again. read more

South Ocean Grill - Jumbo Scallop and Shrimp Risotto - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

I came into this little restaurant and I'm so glad I did! Everything I ordered was delicious. The tuna appetizer was delicious and fresh, the sauce was a nice touch. The kale salad-omg! So good. I ordered the side order of it but I wish I would have ordered the entree. I highly recommend it. It's losing a star because there was someone from staff that acted very strange. Overall I'd recommend trying this place though. read more

South Ocean Grill - Tuna - Burgers Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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All our courses were delicious, calamari was cooked perfect and in a super yummy honey sauce, it worked really great together. The scallops over risotto OMG, all cooked perfectly, I could not leave one little bit on the plate. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice date lunch or date night. And don't let me forget about the keylime pie, the crust, that thick crust, I'll be having dreams about it for months read more

Great restaurant down by the water. Cute charming place with a real cozy feel. Our waitress Jean was super friendly and sweet. I ordered the Roquefort burger and the hubby order the shrimp and chips. Everything tasted fresh and was delicious. Just was enjoying my hubbys company I never took a pics. I also ordered a pear ginger martini which was super tasty. The only thing that was a bit disappointing causing this a 4 star review was when I was leaving I needed to use the restroom which the toilet was clogged. When I told Jean at the time she said ok thanks, never sent someone to fix. So I was unable to use the bathroom before heading back to the festival and home which is 40 mins away. Someone should've addressed it immediately. Not great having guest leave without being able to use the restroom. read more

Having lived local for most of my life I've passed this place numerous times and never really paid much attention to it. After looking at yelp I was VERY impressed since I rarely see an establishment with so many reviews and this close to a 5 star rating. But I now realize why. -Sesame ahi tuna-5/5, this was delicious and the portion was huge. Being an appetizer I didn't expect so much but it is easily an entree sized portion. Very good. -Petite Kale Salad-10/5, I'll start by saying I'm really not a big salad guy especially kale salad but this was recommended by one of the people in our group so I thought it'd pair well with the tuna. Hands down the absolute BEST salad I've ever had anywhere....ever. Amazing. And HIGHLY recommend. -Crab Cakes-5/5, great flavor nice size and overly fishy at all. Overall I can vouch that the hype in the reviews is real. Very happy I finally came here and got to enjoy such delicious food. The interior is very small maybe 7-8 tables so I can only assume it must be difficult getting seated Thurs-Sun nights but I will absolutely be back. Our waitress was a rockstar too she was juggling the whole floor, dishes, hostess, and bar. Very impressed. read more

Every time I get takeout there's an issue. We had a very early meeting and ordered food to be picked up at 4:30 which isn't a busy time. Got there at 4:25. My husband got the order and as we were driving away I checked. Wrong order. Not even close. Back we go, they cancel the credit card and now we have to wait for our original order that should have been ready at 4:30. 5:00 and the order isn't done yet. Screws up the whole evening. Get home and guess what? The Roquefort burger I ordered with no spinach came with Spinach and no Roquefort get your act together folks. Your food is good but not THAT good. read more

Atmosphere: pretty small & cozy. Bar area to the side. Sunday afternoon had quite a few families. Service: friendly and attentive Food: a little pricey for what it is but the food is good. I had the grilled chicken club. Not sure it if was worth the price but it was definitely fresh. My husband got the burger it was good but nothing to come running back for. The seafood options looked good- May come back to try them for dinner. The tres leches dessert was good. It want moist all the way through but the whipped cream, baileys and toasted cream on top was good. Drinks: probably one do my favorite sangrias in the area Overall I would definitely try it again read more

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We almost left because the waitress was very abrupt and rude from the moment we were seated. However, the food was truly amazing. I'd give 5 stars for the food, 1 star for the service. read more

We enjoy this restaurant, often visit and eat here; we have friends who love it! My parents had heard about it from their friends and had expressed an interest in eating here so we did. Food and drinks as usual were very good*. My one criticism was something that happened regarding our drink orders. When the drinks arrived at our table, my mom immediately was unhappy that the Prosecco she ordered was in the wrong glass and was the wrong color. *It was a rosé. She told the server that she had ordered Prosecco and he said to her, "You ordered a rosé." She didn't. My mother hates rosé. How does one actually tell a person something that absolutely did not happen? I was incensed that he didn't own up to his error and instead chose to blame my mother. Utter bullshit. The treatment is an anomaly but I did feel the need to mention it. read more

Eh, my wife and I have been there several times. I will say this the calamari is second to none! I find the crabcakes to be pedestrian at best. Quaint little restaurant with a great vibe. The steak is usually quite good. I will definitely give it another shot. I've been there three times and have yet to leave they're overwhelmed. I have heard a lot about this restaurant but have yet to walk out of there truly satisfied read more

No wonder they call this restaurant a hidden gem! The food was fantastic. This cozy little place gets big applause. If you love seafood, this is your place. The fish was extremely fresh, beautifully seasoned and flavorful. I had the Chilean Sea Bass over shrimp risotto. It was so good that the leftovers called to me at 2 in the morning! I will definitely be coming back. read more

I picked South Ocean Grill as our Valentine's Day/anniversary dinner spot because of the reviews but left with mixed feelings. My boyfriend and I loved the ambiance and agreed that the service was great. We also really enjoyed the volcano shrimp (definitely a must get!). However, when it came down to our entrees (filet and crab cakes), the food was just OK, especially for the price. 1. Volcano shrimp: Perfectly sauced and the coleslaw was delicious! This dish was definitely the star of the night 2. Barrel-cut fillet mignon: The beef was soft but was nothing special. The steak fries were good but needed a sauce 3. Crab cakes: I thought the crab cakes were a bit fishy but my boyfriend thought they were good 4. Seasonal vegetables (green beans): The green beans were fresh but needed more seasoning Don't get me wrong, there was nothing wrong with the food but there was no wow factor for me. Regardless, we still had an enjoyable night but the food could have made it even better. read more

Tiny and cozy restaurant, my food was excellent and service was attentive, small menu but tasty

I am not certain what happened, but lunch yesterday was okay, but the service was just awful. Like we were bothering him. No specials, no eye contact...very disappointing. I wonder if there are new owners. Likely won't go back read more

My favorite spot for a dinner out in Patchogue. Great service and cozy vibes. Theres no bad item on the menu. Key Lime Pie is to die for!!

We had an excellent evening while dining at the South Ocean Grill! The customer service is unbeatable! Our hostess Lisa and our waitress was more than accommodating! The food was absolutely delicious! We started our meal with an order of creamy white bean and spinach dip which was a great appetizer! The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries paired with the chipotle aioli were amazing! No complaints on the crab cakes either, cooked to perfection and lightly breaded packed with crab meat. The remoulade sauce was amazing and would recommend getting a bit extra! The table was a big fan of the spinach risotto, a great side dish for the pan seared jumbo scallops & rock shrimp. For dessert we ordered a slice of key-lime pie to go which was delicious. Overall we had an amazing time dining here and we'll definitely be coming back in the near future! read more

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One word to describe South Ocean Grill.....FANTASTIC! This place has been on my bookmark list for a while because their food looked amazing in photos. I will say I was not disappointed at all with what they had to offer. The food here is fresh and cooked to perfection. I ordered the louisiana chicken sandwich while my bf had a fish burger. Each of our sandwiches came with kale salad. Let me say I dislike kale with a passion because to me it's bland. However, the kale salad SOG served was incredible. It was so flavorful and rich! My chicken sandwich was also amazing. The sauce, bread, cheese and chicken were so delicious! We topped things off with a delicious cheesecake. Service here is good, we were the only people in the restaurant on a slow Sunday but the hostess and waitress were super friendly and welcoming. Definitely a hidden gem in the heart of Patchogue. read more

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Off the hook South Ocean Grill! Best crab cakes I have had in a long time. Worked in many seafood venues in the past... keep up the good work. Oh and also, can we talk about the key lime pie?? read more