Nice little spot just off the main strip in port jeff. Stopped in here for a quick dinner with my…read morewife and son and had a nice experience. We actually split a bunch of appetizers, all of which were good. The oysters were fresh and shuked perfectly. The tuna stack was a much different take on a tar tar but was delicious. It featured a peanut shell, marinated tuna, guac, and mild spicy mayo. We also got the baked clams which were also different but yummy. They were diced in an almost chowder seasoned breadcrumbs bake. The pizza was just ok and was served on essentially an English muffin. The drink menu featured some great cocktails and everything was reasonably priced. Served was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend if your in the village.

Definitely not a place I would return too. $300 dollars later and sick. Food ran right through me,…read more made it home just in time for a crime scene in the bathroom. Food had no taste.

Fresh buttery perfection served up here! ;) PJ Lobster House…read morewas the perfect meal option while in town. Popped into this lovey, wood polished establishment for lunch and ordered up crispy juicy coconut shrimp app along with a bowl of lobster bisque soup to start. The soup was creamy and delicious with big lobster chunks, not having to hunt for it or just tasting seafood broth here ;) Both came out quick and were on point. Personally followed that up with a hot a buttery lobster roll. It was fresh and juicy even before adding a bit more butter. They serve it up on a proper roll that was slightly toasted but soft with each bite. My Mr had two of the juiciest lobster tails with cole slaw and a garden salad. Sadly couldn't stay to try out a dessert since we had the baby wanting their liquid lunch too, but know the wait staff was super sweet and quick getting all that was needed and asked for super timely. *Noted: Street and municipal parking lot available. Good stable Koala changing table in the ladies room.

When you know the restaurant is attached to its very own fish market, you know the food's going to…read morebe fresh, and not only fresh, but it was delicious too! Great blue points to start, a lobster clambake, and a blackened seabass...all were sooo good!

Been going forever and only recently stopped for the most part.Food not as good and the constant…read morechanging of self service to waiter service and back seems unnecessary. Still would go but even the seafood bisque has changed and was very lemony,a shame.

Fun place by the water. Typical American seafood but very good. The service was exceptional and…read moreeveryone there was very friendly. It's pretty much your typical seating by the water but it's much roomier than it looks from the outside. I'd come here again on my next trip to Port Jefferson!

Really cheap food that always taste very good! From hot dogs to lobster Scratch off drink specials…read moreare awesome! The service is always great, and the staff are always super friendly. It's a dive bar, so don't expect much but it's not as much of a biker bar as it looks from the outside! There's always a good vibe there!

Finally got a chance to check out Tara's. The $2 burger is really a good deal. My wife got the…read morefish and chips and they were good too. Classic dive bar atmosphere. A little confusion about where to pay, I think you're supposed to pay at the bar, even if you are sitting at a table with a waitress.

We had an excellent dining experience. For starters we had the braised calamari which was paired…read morewith Mexican chorizo and a tomato broth. The calamari was excellent, so full of flavor. This was the start of the evening. I would definitely order it again. For or entrees I had the short rib which was very tender and delicious. My girlfriend had the duck breast which she really enjoyed. We choose to skip dessert because we were so full but the waiter brought us a scoop of ice cream which was perfect since we were celebrating or Anniversary. Thank you Fifth Season! Well Done!!

Everything went well, food was delicious, service was great. We ate outdoors on the porch and was…read morethe perfect evening, much nicer than I expected. Not over crowded or noisy. We had a view of harbor at sunset. Perfect

Located in the Daniel R. Miller House, which was built in 1824 (yes, I had to look that up), Orto…read moreoffers patron top-notch dining in a rustic and casual atmosphere (which is not to say you should come dressed as a slob. It's still a fine-dining joint so at least find something with a collar! LOL!) Being an historic building, expect thing to be dated, traditional, homey but comfortable. We went for our anniversary and got there a bit early so we chilled at the bar. Deep wood. Cozy. Chef Eric's SECRET RECIPE Manhattan was tasty but not over-the-top. Wife had espresso martini which she proclaimed to be delicious. We were seated at this cozy little uh... alcove off the main area. Very cute and semi-private. We opted for the 3-course prix fixe each. Frito Misto was a bit salty but delicious. Lightly breaded atop garlic aioli that was not overpowering. Meatballs were moist but the polenta stole the show. Substantive but not gritty. Very creamy. Perfect. Wife had corn ravioli. Prominent corn flavor which was simultaneously sweet and smoky. Very nice. I had the mafaldine with duck ragu. Being a hick I am wowed by the vast myriad of pasta forms. This was perfectly chewy and an excellent vessel for the duck ragu. Savory and unctuous. Wife had the donuts which were humongous munchkins served with a bowl of chocolate sauce. Slightly dry and salty which was a great counterpoint to the dipping sauce. I had the cheesecake which was... a cheesecake. I enjoyed it. The joint allows BYOW with no corking fee, which was pretty awesome. It's tucked up in Miller Place so watch for deer as you go. We got lucky and found a parking spot right in front but be prepared to park on the street or down the block if you need to. Overall, a great experience. Thanks for an awesome dinner! We'll be back!

We started with their bread, which was warm and crispy : Delicious. I had the ressoto balls…read morewhich were bland, and my wife had the fried appetizer plate which though it came with a sauce she had to ask for a mariannata to spice it up. For the main course my wife had the Branzino fillet which was very good. I had the chicken Scarpello which i was looking forward to. It was a disappointment. First thing it was served in a bowl, making it awkward to cut the chicken. It was supposed to have peppers and onions, i barely could find a pepper in the dish. Sausage was skimpy as were the potatoes. The service was very good, i ended it with an espresso. For a restaurant that's been there for over twenty years I expected more.

Such a well-run business! Food was excellent and so was the service. Over 100 degrees outside but…read morecool enough to be comfortable inside. Limited beer selection would be the only thing I would change but you can find something that works. Wine selection is decent. We had the Mussels in a wine sauce which were very good, the oysters Rockefeller which were the best I've ever had, including when I make them, the fish and chips which were outstanding and the brussels sprouts which were also very good. Reservation was easy to make on Resy. We arrived a bit early and they took us in no problem. We've tried a number of places in PJ and we've really enjoyed most of them but I think we're going to be regulars at Castaways. It was really tremendous!

We went down port on a whim on a beautiful summer night. Part of the fun was taking a walk and…read morefinding a a great spot for dinner. The restaurant was packed, but people were also finishing up their meals so we gave it a shot. We were able to sit outside and the outside dining area was set up really nice and comfortable with bistro lighting and even some potted palm trees. Felt more like San Diego than Port Jefferson. Inside was also tastefully done up in the nautical theme which is good to know if it's a rainy day or in the colder weather. I've read some reviews about the service and we had the exact opposite with super attentive service. Our server, Brianna came over right away and took our order in no time. I mentioned doing a dish gluten free and she asked if I had celiac. She went above and beyond making sure that my meal would be safe to eat and offered substitutions so there would be no cross contamination. I've had the condition for 18 years so I know pretty well what I can tolerate and that most places let you down and I just deal with it. That wasn't the case at all here and Brianna made sure of it. We started off with the spinach artichoke dip and this was one of the best versions I ever had. Like in the top 3 really and one the other two was home made. It was that good. I had plenty of carrots and celery to nosh on with the dip and they kept the bread on a separate plate altogether. Like I said, they really understood my condition I also had bariatric surgery back in the winter and I'm slowly venturing out in the world of solid food. So I picked the surf and turf steak and lobster sandwich. I figured I know I can handle steak if done right and I wouldn't be too bummed if I couldn't tolerate the lobster. Brianna had it served to me on a really good gluten free bun. This sandwich really worked out so much better than I thought it would. The steak was exactly to order and the lobster was super tender. I was only able to have maybe a fifth to a quarter of it. That's equally because that's all I can physically have these days and because the sandwich was beyond huge. The rest of the family's choices were home runs too and included a killer wedge salad, a perfectly cooked burger and salmon. Those were devoured so no complaints with those as well. It should be noted by the reactions by everyone at the adjacent tables were having a very similar experience and it was just a really enjoyable time. Our family is getting older (aren't we all), so diners and moments like this are so special. Castaways definitely held up its end of the bargain. I'm so glad we stopped in, and I can't wait to stop back the next time we're down port.

kaitlyn was the best server and food was amazing, highly recommend. beautiful place try if u haventread more

Ambiance is nice. Food was good for the most part. We started by ordering 6 individual pieces of…read moreshrimp cocktail and a Caesar salad to share. Honestly the shrimp was a waste - don't recommend. The Caesar salad was flavorful. The lobster Mac and cheese is great - highly recommend! The 22 oz. bone in ribeye was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The creamed spinach side was extremely tasty - highly recommend that side!

We were really looking for brunch but the option at 11:30 when we needed to go due to a tight time…read moretable with an airport run was just lunch regardless of it being a Sunday. Ate outside to enjoy the harbor views. The food was delicious and our waiter very attentive. Will def return.

It was good. Came here yesterday for Mother's Day and requested outdoor seating. It was windy but…read morethe sun broke through the clouds which was nice. My cosmopolitan was delicious as was our fried calamari. My penne a la vodka lacked some taste. I normally like it when it's a little sweeter. My husband got the warm lobster and do not like it at all which stinks. You'd think a restaurant on the water would have good seafood. Not sure why they never brought us out bread. I saw it at another and had to ask our waiter for one. The chocolate cake was fine. I feel like this restaurant changes around a lot. Glad I got to eat here.

Always fresh and on spot. They make the best Cole slaw in the Tri-state area. Whether you have them…read morecook it up for you or take it home to cook I have always been wowed for 2 decades!

Very rude on the phone. I asked a legitimate question regarding the blue crabs, I'm from Maryland…read moreand we don't buy females, and I got met with the reply.."I'm too busy to pick out just males for you" well then maybe you should slow down and practice your customer service skills.