Third time definitely a charm. The Oar is definitely my go to restaurant when visiting Patchogue…read more Once again the service was impeccable. Shout out to both Nicole and Dillion for their warm and friendly manner, attention to detail and overall service. The food as always was outstanding, well portioned and reasonably priced. The baked clams were meaty with very little bread stuffing, a welcome difference with most restaurant clam servings. Tried the fish and chips but subbed a salad for fries. The fish was moist, flaky and slightly seasoned. A dish I'd definitely recommend for those wishing to forgo a burger or sandwich for lunch. Topped off with cappuccinos which an eye catching presentation. Overall a gem overlooking a marina offering excellent food that is well portioned and reasonably priced served by a welcoming courteous staff.

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *Place was busy at 6PM on a Saturday night. Price - ~$220 (2 appetizers, 3 drinks, 2 entrees, side, tip) A nice spot on the water, not a definite return but won't be disappointed. Food: 3/5 - decent food. Not going to blow you out of the water nor disappoint you. Their Baked Clams were unusually good, aside from that nothing notable. They also don't know how to make an extra dry martini (asked extra dry first time around, was like drinking straight vodka. Asked for extra vermouth second time and was too much). Service: 3/5 - fine. Waitress was sweet and on top of things but nothing beyond that. No water refills but no mishaps. Solid service nothing beyond that. Ambiance: 4/5 - the selling point of the place. Right on the water, real nice spot. Won't be disappointed in this department. Overall: 3/5 - one of those spots where you feel like you are going to be blown away but is a bit lackluster across the board. If I had to pick this spot or Shands, I would go Shands. Best Dish - Baked Clams Would Return - Potentially

My wife and I came from the DC area to visit our family in Long Island for Labor Day weekend. It's…read moremy wife's 40th birthday. Choosing Branzinos as the restaurant to celebrate the occasion was 110% the PERFECT choice! The ambiance was relaxed and we were very comfortably seated. The service was INCREDIBLE! Our server Arianna was kind, courteous, attentive, and had perfect recommendations. The menu was expansive and the food was AMAZING! We recommend the fillet branzino. I had the short rib grilled cheese which was unlike anything I've ever had. The baked and raw oysters were perfect and the calamari was "melt in your mouth." We had a kerfuffle over who in our party was paying the bill. That said, we had a chance to meet the manager who was also awesome, knew how to read the room, and made us all laugh. Argument-over-paying-the-bill-crisis averted. 10/10 professional crisis manager. I want to thank the Branzinos Northport team for making my wife's 40th birthday absolutely perfect. Thank you SO MUCH for elevating our experience to one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Y'all are wonderful and we hope to come back next time we're visiting Long Island.

We were excited to try the new Branzinos location, and initial impressions were great. The…read moreatmosphere is warm and cozy, and our waiter was stellar--friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating. Unfortunately, the dining experience went downhill from there. We arrived for an early dinner on the very first day of their new weekly specials, only to find they were already completely out of key ingredients. We wanted to try the French onion soup with gnocchi, but they were out of gnocchi. Another person in our group wanted the short rib sandwich, but they were out of short rib. To top it off, when one of us ordered a lychee martini, they were out of lychees as well. Running out of core items for advertised specials right at the start of a new week and early in service is a major operational oversight. The food itself was hit-and-miss: * Starters: The Clams Casino came in a broth rather than baked; while the broth was decent, the dish overall really lacked flavor. The fried calamari was tender, but the breading was damp, soggy, and fell right off into a mushy texture. The Thai chili mussels felt lazy, tasting like they were just tossed in a generic bottled sauce. * Mains: The steak sandwich was excellent, featuring high-quality beef. The vodka sausage pizza was fine, but it was far too dry with barely any sauce on it--honestly, something I could easily beat at home. The spinach and artichoke ravioli tasted good, but the portion size was very small for the price point. Between missing half our initial order choices, mediocre food execution, and an unnecessary valet service crammed into a tiny strip mall parking lot, it was a disappointing visit. Sadly, we won't be returning.

Went last Saturday to the Bay Shore location (there is another location in Franklin Square). Was…read moreserved by one of the owner's daughters, "Gabby". Service was fantastic, food was delicious, and the drinks were "on point". There were large screen televisions showing the World Cup game, which was a plus. The portions of food were plentiful, and I was the first one to try the seafood rice dish that had just been added to the menu. It was so good. Definitely plan on going back!

The food was incredible and the service was genuinely wonderful. We definitely over‑ordered, but no…read moreregrets. The lobster bisque might be the best soup I've ever had -- rich, comforting, and honestly a full meal on its own. And then the rest of the dishes arrived... so much beautifully cooked, flavorful food. We ended up taking home more than we ate. Our server was extremely kind and helpful. It enriched the experience. We'll absolutely be back.

We stopped in for a late dinner and it was our first time here. It's a small restaurant and bar…read morethat is dimly lit but quite cozy. They have free WiFi which is nice as well. Service was fast and polite, I ordered my go-to Old Fashioned and I can say they make a very good drink, I was impressed. For dinner we had the French Dip which was delicious, the au jus is unique and flavorful, and it was one of the better French Dips that I've had. They give a heap of French fries, and they were crispy and delicious as well. I would rather they bring me a bottle of ketchup instead of a small container but that's not the end of the world. They advertise a Sunday Brunch which I definitely want to go back for. The prices were very reasonable and I'd gladly return.

We went for Sunday Brunch. Got there just in time. It ends at 4:00 pm and we got there at 3:30…read more What a great experience. AYCE from the Chef's menu for $28 per person. We tried everything they had except for the lemon poppy seed pancakes (they ran out) and the "Eggs in purgatory". Everything was yummy! The waitress was awesome! The place had a great vibe. We will be back ! *Especially to try their French Dip sandwich. We tried the French Dip slider that was served on an undercooked English muffin, but I wanna come back for the real sandwich on a sourdough.

Special Note: we went there during a soft opening by reservation only. Given that, there was no…read moreway I was going to leave a bad review. The reason being is that they were working out the kinks so it would not be fair to criticize them during that period. My intent was either to write a good review or no review at all. That being said, things went very well. Any criticism is offered as tweaks not major issues. Food: 4/5 - I had a chicken sandwich and fries. it was cooked very well. It was moist and the roll it came on was perfect. It has a bit of a crunch. I wish it had a little more seasoning on it. That would have kicked up the flavor. My wife had the Farro Grain Bowl which was also tasty. No digestion issues. Service: 5/5 - Very friendly. Visited the table often. The manager/owner came by and checked in on us. Ambiance 4/5 - Nicely decorated with fun 1920's whimsy art. Nice bar with tv's playing a few sports games quietly. This was recently a different restaurant. The bathrooms were renovated but there still is only two stalls - 1 mens, 1 women. When the restaurant gets crowed people often have to wait. That happened all the time in the old restaurant and it happened today in the new one. Cleanliness - 5/5 - Brand new. Everything was super clean. Parking 2/5 - There is a parking lot but it's small. When the restaurant gets filled up, parking can be difficult. Value 4/5 - Good value for the money. It's not super cheap but the food was elevated. Overall 4/5 - This is shaping up to be a very nice place to go for dinner. There were plenty of items on the menu that interested me. I plan on trying them out. I will certainly be back.

Great food- we ordered the flatbread with fresh ricotta and grilled peaches appetizer. I ordered…read morethe summer salad. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend

Upgraded renovated aesthetic in bar and restaurant, was overdue. Restaurant love the more intimate,…read morewarm feel. Bar got floor replaced, paint job and new white quartz counter. Definitely brightens it up. Service is always friendly. It is what keeps me coming back as a local. Flatbread pizza...was so disappointing. Lacked flavor, looked like a kid put it together with cheese skewed to one side, with some cut basil on it. Crust was too bready for my taste. Sauce was ehh IMO.I work in elementary school and it tasted like the cafeteria pizza. Its a great spot to grab a happy hour drink. Will be back for that. But never ordering a pizza again. What a disappointment. I've been coming here for years. Other apps have been good. Service was ok. Bartenders were clearly overwhelmed. There was a cash register issue, which detracted from serving patrons Probably just a bad day.

Came here on a weekday afternoon for lunch after visiting the Spa & Salon at East Wind downstairs…read more The restaurant was conveniently located inside the hotel which made it an easy choice for my aunt and I. Everything we ordered was expertly prepared. Their crab cakes (one of the specials that day) were delicious and the chicken burger I ordered was a perfect lunch option. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. Great first experience. Will return again to try their dinner.

My first time at this quaint lil hidden restaurant, not so to the locals but the couple we met…read morethere knew well and frequently go here ! I ordered a dirty martini to start , it wasn't 'dirty' by any means and kinda sucked to be honest , but I drank it lol. We skipped the appetizers & went right in on ordering our meals . I ordered the whole 11/4lb lobster dinner w/ fries and a dinner Caesar salad came with it. My Mister ordered the kielbasa over mashed potatoes & sauerkraut. My lobster was cooked to perfection and I could tell immediately that it was extremely fresh ! My misters dinner as he said it as just 'okay' . Our waitress was very friendly and obviously had worked here for some time as she knew the menu well and the operations of the way things should should be ! We enjoyed our visit here and our time on Long Island

Before going to the light show in Centerport my friends and I went to Nikki's we had a lovely meal…read morewe had the shrimp scampi with linguini inside salads my friend also had a Cobb salad another friend of ours enjoyed a Caesar salad wrap oh wonderful food great atmosphere and excellent service friendly and clean.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, kind and friendly staff!…read more The Oktoberfest menu is delicious, I highly recommend trying it if you visit while it's offered. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with a burger!

There is no atmosphere But that has worked for years…read moreGreat server. Young man who went out of his way However I felt like I was eating store bought fish and chips. The chips looked and tasted like the Groton Fisheman brand. Honestly I was shocked by how obviously out of a frozen bag they were and how they tasted. And the bast was no cheese cake because they were having a big group in the next day! Poor waiter having to deliver such ridiculous information Never has been a favorite place. but gave it a try. Nope still not a favorite.