I really enjoy this little old school spot. Clam chowder is great! Service is very nice and…read moreattentive. Sitting on the water is great. Inside is, again, OLD SCHOOL, but it's charming. Really enjoyed the lobster roll, clams, chowdaa and the drinks are great too.

Not sure what happened to the food at this place. It used to be quite good. Portion sizes are…read moresmaller. Prices higher. Food was flavorless. Very disappointed my last few visits. Staff is nice - server was friendly. Waited 45 minutes for food order. Not servers fault. Ordered fish tacos. Had one small piece of fish buried in a burrito wrap. Cole slaw was chunks of cabbage in a small bowl. Seafood platter was flavorless. We didn't complain however we decided it would be our last time going there. Such a shame. Can't recommend this place anymore

Exceptional dishes from the new chef. Wonderful waterside atmosphere. Very personable servers and…read moreespecially the maitre'd.

Stopped in here with our family group of 20 or so. The owner and our young man server tokk great…read morecare of us and the salads fish and tostadas were very good. As well as the setting

Great soup , meals and drinks. Service is spot on. Parking…read moreis close or near by. In better weather they have Outdoor seating under cover.

Food was awful. View was great. Service was not the best. Went at 4.30. Not bz. No excuse. Don't…read morewaste your money.

Been here twice. Both times the food was good. Wife ordered the tomato and mozzarella app as a…read moremeal and was disappointed. Tomatoes were super thin. Could have been a half of a tomato all in. Service was on point. Pricing is what you'd expect on Fire Island, a basic burger was $25.

Our waitress was fantastic. The waterfront if you get to sit right by the water is beautiful. If…read morenot, it is hot, stuffy, crowded and loud. Food and drinks were lacking. The tuna was mushy and awful. The steak grizzly and way too chewy. Drinks were watered down. Is what it is on fire island. I would not recommend. If you must go, go later like 8pm, may be better.

Enjoyed the cozy outdoor dining area. Good and friendly service. Seafood fresh and tastily…read moreprepared

Stopped here today for a late lunch with my boyfriend. Although I'd read more than a few so-so…read morereviews, this was the most packed out restaurant on Main Street so I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. Let me start by saying it wasn't a bad experience but it certainly didn't exceed my expectations. The food was good, but a bit bland in my opinion. My boyfriend ordered the L.A. chicken sandwich with fries which was pretty average. Tasted like a less rich version of a chicken parm to be honest. I ordered myself a cocktail (the Hugo Spritz) and one of their specials - the wild Montauk cod. The drink was just okay - menu said it was Prosecco with a splash of elderberry liquor and mint. Really tasted like a tall glass of Prosecco mixed with seltzer. The cod was a nice cut of fish but very bland. It was served baked and topped with crabmeat and a lemon butter sauce with sides of mashed potatoes and veggies. Even after adding salt and pepper I found myself wishing I'd ordered an extra side of sauce as it was the most flavorful thing on the plate. In addition to the bland food and drink, the wait time was unexpectedly long. I will say they were pretty busy when we arrived but we didn't have to wait for a table. They had a beautiful courtyard for outdoor dining. I popped inside to use the restroom and the bar was pretty packed with patrons watching the soccer game. Still, it did not explain the longer than usual wait times. I may give this spot one more try since I live in the area and saw some other yummy looking menu items but I really hope it's improvement to this visit.

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.

The shrimp was amazing And the Cedar Planked Salmon was…read moredelish. Please add more potatoes to your Clam Chowder otherwise it would have been chefs kiss. No pics I was hungry

Extremely disappointing experience. The service was painfully slow and the staff came across as…read morevery impersonal. It took almost 30 minutes just to have our order taken, another 30 minutes for soup, another 30 minutes for the calamari appetizer, and yet another 30 minutes for our main dish, which was just a lobster roll. What should have been a simple meal turned into an unnecessarily long and frustrating wait. What made it worse was that our waitress didn't seem apologetic at all about how long everything was taking. In fact, she appeared much more attentive to the table next to us, who she seemed to know personally, while we were left waiting most of the time. To add to that, the water we asked for never even arrived. The experience ended on an uncomfortable note when we went to pay. Our card was flagged for possible fraud (likely because we're not from the area). While my husband was already pulling out cash to pay, a man wearing a beanie and chef jacket stood there in a pushy manner insisting we call the bank immediately while he waited. Between the extremely slow service, lack of attentiveness, and the uncomfortable payment interaction, the entire experience was frustrating from start to finish. Save yourself the trip and the time -- we should have listened to the reviews before making the drive.

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.

One of our favorite spots on the island for dinner!…read more The service is always great, the food delicious, and the drinks strong. Our most recent visit was a few weeks back and it did not disappoint. The Seafood Bisque is a favorite. I loved their Rack of Lamb - so delicious and tender! I love that it's right by the water - definitely a go to spot when the weather is nice because it's really chill and relaxing.