if your looking for a gem on the cove, no fancy mixology but a good beer or cosmo lobster Tacos YES, happy atmosphere and live music.

I am so excited this restaurant is expanding and renovating. My family and I went for a NYE dinner and the service was phenomenal. Although we missed the NYE celebration, the staff still treated us well and made sure we had a great night. Everyone had a phenomenal meal which means a lot because my dad himself is a chef so he is very picky when eating at other restaurants. Finally, the decor was very cozy and clean which we all appreciated. The waitress told us they would be closed because they plan to expand their outdoor seating so I'm very excited to see how Vern comes back in the summer! read more

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Place ain't it. Check the $20 veg platter that's described as mixed roasted vegetables and cheeses served with hummus.... What you'll get. A couple carrots and celery sticks, two broccoli florets that will leach its rancid flavor into the rest of the dish, some cherry tomatoes, some government cheddar cheese, three little slices of mozz, pita, and a spoonful of hummus they spread over a mound of shredded lettuce to make it look like more than it is, and not the mention making it become impossible to scoop into the pita because it's now all mixed up and you can't have hummus without their nasty shredded lettuce. Oh I almost forgot because of ALL this wild variety, yes there were a few thin slices of roasted squash. I threw the majority of it right in the trash since it all tasted like three weeks ago old broccoli. The mozz was good cuz it's mozz and of all things didn't taste like old broccoli somehow. Place seems to solely be here to rip you off. read more

Vern Restaurant and Bar - Seafood Near Me - West Babylon, New York

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music is too loud. food and service are horrible. have a little consideration for you neighbors, i hope the town shits you down. board of health has been notified read more

I frequent this spot and it's an amazing little hidden gem ran by a fantastic owner, live music in the summer. I am not one to leave reviews happened to notice some negative reviews for The Vern and they were disturbing. I always have had a great experience it's terrible how neighbors across the canal are bashing this restaurant saying they should be shut down. I personally love the owner. The staff. The food. And highly recommend read more

Same as the gull. They have a waterfront spot and don't know how to run it. They say they serve boats but everytime we go no one comes out to the boat to give a menu or take an order. Everytime we have to go inside to get a menu or someone to come. Then when you order a drink they take 25 mins or longer to bring it. Lame. Great spot but again poorly run. read more

This place is a little hidden gem off the beaten path. It's a cute spot with live music on the water. Parking lot isn't great but there was plenty of street parking. My first drink-the coconut blackberry martini sounded better than it tasted and it was quite heavy for a drink but the tropical depression was pretty good. I went with the calypso shrimp tacos and a side of truffle fries for dinner. They were not bad, could have used a bit more flavor on the tacos and a little crispier for the fries but over all not a bad meal for $60 with a nice ambiance to go with it. read more

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The Vern Restaurant and Bar is an amazing waterfront bar to have a nice and cozy family dinner at. Personally I have eaten there 3 times and every single time the food was great. I got the Calypso Calamari and honestly it was probably the best calamari I've ever had. The waitress who served me was very kind and social she was also very pretty. No complaints whatsoever perfect service, perfect food, and right on the water with a nice breeze. read more

Vern Restaurant and Bar - Where i sat was right behind me - Seafood Near Me - West Babylon, New York

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I went for my birthday, the service and food was amazing, but I can't talk enough about the staff. Attentive, friendly and amazing!! Food was amazing as well. I will definitely go back read more

Nice restaurant by the water, the food is good but not outstanding. A little pricey but the service is great and the view is really nice, they have good cocktails too. read more

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Came to this restaurant to have a drink with my sister. We walked in with our chipper selves and were barely greeted. I asked if we can sit outside. She told us there is an outside bar. No direction. We found our way. Small bar no biggie. But at the outside bar we were looked at and never greeted. The bartender outside somehow was able to ignore us and went inside to sit on her phone at the bar with the first girl. We stood outside waiting for almost 10 min until we decided to just walk out. Very disappointed. Can't really review the drink and food since we never got to that point. read more

Been coming here before it was Vern's for over 20 years Although located on a canal , it was laid back. Now they're trying to make it more upscale To me, didnt quite make it all the way However, food was good. Drinks had a kick and I enjoyed my lunch very much Downside, it was a bit pricey. This area likes a good bang for its buck and I'd suggest some really good specials for winter months. read more

First time here. We liked the live music and being outside getting the views of the water. The food was lacking seasoning. My boyfriend ordered a medium rare steak and it was super tough. Drinks were really bad the server told us they had no bartender so they were making the drinks as well. Appetizer was decent. Wanted to like this place! read more

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Baked clams delicious. Live music is fun. Tiki bar cool relaxed environment. Never disappoints. Rocket fuels are so yummy. read more

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Had such a great time here - it was a warm evening so we sat outside at the tiki bar, it was nice watching the boats pull in. This is def a locals spot, everyone is friendly and welcoming. I ordered the happy hour oysters ($1.50) and the Vern wings - both were really good. Once the sun went down, we went to the inside bar that was packed with people having a great time. The bartenders did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and welcomed read more

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An easy to miss restaurant next to a marina in West Babylon. Visited one night as we were the only customers at around 6:30pm. The owners from Trinidad sat at the bar with no greeting whatsoever. Even the mom they named the restaurant after. Very unfriendly and antisocial. Food, presentation was okay food was bland, very basic, nothing stands out.. I ordered the most popular items. Nothing was worth the money charged,and the food was mid. They have to at best work on their social skills. Restaurant is not inviting and the food is nothing to run home cheering about. Food I ordered was the Steak with tasted like leather all gristle The Lobster Mac when lobster was absent aside from shredded pieces, and their burger and fries was Diary Queen quality with huge thick slices of tomatoes and onions with a out the bag bun. Ambience and food: Diner Quality all the way... read more

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Really good food, service was certainly good, and live music on certain days. I was impressed by the chef...he makes the ordinary EXTRA Special. Really good. A step up from what used to get served here when it was the Gull.... Bless Wally, he is/was a good owner and chef. But new owners really spruced up the appearance and food... and that's so nice for this restaurant on the water. read more

We've been here a couple of times recently and the experience was consistent. The first time was a midweek lunch. The food was good but we the service was bad. Chalked it up to a busy time and decided to try again. We gave it another shot on a slower day for a later lunch and coincidentally had the same server. He is a nice kid but very slow and forgetful. Basic things like asking for plates for appetizers, cutlery, napkins, condiments, water had to be done more than once and most came incomplete. Not sure if it is the place or the kid but there didn't seem to be any type of manager overseeing things. The lunch menu is limited, basic but okay. They do have Happy Hour but only at the bar. A little strange at a very casual place with outside tables and a second dockside bar, but it is what it is. This place has potential but needs better management. read more

Food was great not too expensive , ambience is perfect , even in the winter the view is relaxing at night it's even better

Great ambience but the prices for the amount of food is absurd. The music is nice. Come for the music and ambience. Sit at the bar outside. Not a place I'd recommend for food. Too expensive. A small charcuterie board cost us $50. read more

Came here for the first time with some friends for dinner and drinks. Took about 30-40 minutes to even get our dirty martinis which were definitely not dirty martinis. When we asked the manager what was in them, she couldn't tell us. Our apps took another 30min while we waited for new drinks. We ordered our dinner and apps at the same time since the place was pretty busy but the wait for our entrees took even longer. This place has potential but definitely needs to work on the service and bartending. The live music was nice and the restaurant being on the water but overall I don't think I would come back read more

Was there last week. Nice atmosphere. Service is not one of Vern's strong points. Sat down and 10minutes later had to ask if our server was around. Finally got our drinks but had to ask for napkins, water, and when our food came, had to ask for plates and utensils. Nothing special about the menu but as stated..,nice atmosphere read more

This is a great place with a different look than other places nearby. Very refreshing! The food is excellent, they serve my favorite wine - Cupcake Chard!! Fresh, fresh seafood served up well. Great host and bartender. Great vibes!! Come on down read more

Vern Restaurant and Bar - Seafood Near Me - West Babylon, New York

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I've had the best steak of my life there. If in doubt go to Vern. The drinks are really good. The servers were really, really awesome and attentive. This is my new place. In the summertime it's my favorite because they have music on the deck great view great food really really I couldn't recommend it more. read more

I wanted this place to be good but it just wasn't worth it. The menu was not what I expected from a seafood restaurant on the water in Babylon. They didn't have many seafood options for dinner. We went for happy hour but when we sat at a table they told us that was only at the bar. The bar was right behind me. If I turned around it I could touch it and there were only about 5 seats. The food was fine but not anything special. read more

My friend and I had a lunch date set up. We wanted outside or water view and close by. We originally wanted swell south however it was hopping and there wasn't a shady spot for us since she had her 8 month old with us. We figured hey let's try Vern. I said to her I've never been here so I can't say if it's good or not. I don't think I would go back. And it's not because the staff isn't nice. Our server was great however I don't think she told us her name but that's neither here nor there. She was very personable and efficient. I ordered the house salad. It didn't even come with dressing. I find that odd. I asked what dressings there were and I got the ranch. She got the lobster roll, not sure what she thought of it. But no dressing offered. A corona 8 bucks. What?? Yeah for the prices I don't think it's worth it. Maybe it's good for sitting at the bar and hanging by the water but I would say maybe that's it. read more

Haven't been there in a few years, not knowing it was revamped from when it was Seagull (which we enjoyed hence us returning). First off, we had a busser greet our table and take our order.. def was awkward having a teenager take our order at this more "elevated" restaurant now. Apps were good- had the crab mango salsa and clams. Entrees - chicken fingers and fries for our son, I had grilled salmon - very good. Linguini with shrimp and scallops for hubby were bland - came out cold and scallops were super undercooked! Had to send it back - they took it off the bill. Also- entrees took a long time to come out and they weren't busy at all. They gave us a complimentary piece of red velvet cake for the mishap, but unfortunately I don't see us returning. I'd rather spend our money elsewhere read more

Great location and experience with a friendly staff. The calamari was special and my shrimp salad was delicious.

food was delivered we ordered the bbq steak with veggies n roasted potatoes, wasn't happy with the NY strip steak ... couldn't chew it! Other than that scallops n shrimp was excellent everything else was delicious! read more

A lot of improvement needed at this restaurant, service was slow and ailttle unprofessional. Tables weren't bussed, plates weren't pulled before dessert was ordered. read more

Vern's is my go to place to have drinks, a bite to eat and chat with the locals. Wafa is the best bartender in Long Island!! She's very friendly, outgoing and remembers my favorite drinks and menu items I rotate around. In warmer weather it's a great place to get to by boat and Vern's has live music on many nights. It would be amazing if Vern's added oyster's Rockefeller to the menu! () read more

food grt milla our waitress beautiful and on point def recommend by boat or car or on foot tbe venue is stunning class act

The vern burger was very good. The service was very quick and the ambience was nice.

Waited almost 2 hours for our food. Drinks were expensive, small glasses and way too much ice! Our food finally came and was cold. Sadly we don't be returning. read more

awesome delicious food and nice staff cheap as well loved the live music and atmosphere

Visited for the first time and ambiance was great; sat outside overlooking the Bay. Ordered the Calamari;Which was absolutely delicious ( a lil spicy but so good) and Crab/ Mango Salsa Dip for appetizers; they were both delicious and portions were perfect for two people. For Dinner ordered the half / 1/2 salad option of the Santa Fe Salad with Steak and the Vern Dressing Drizzled into the salad; it was perfect as the steak was tender, the dressing was super tasty and the salad portion was perfect. The second dinner item ordered was the Alfredo Caribbean Pasta with Chicken; it was tasty and portion was good. The service was a little slow however the waitress was nice enough to explain that the service would be a little slow however not for long and she was right! While we did wait a while for the appetizers and dinner dishes, the waitress made it her priority to visit the table and ask us if a thing was needed as she she kept us updated on the food preparation. The waitress was very attentive and professional. Overall, would definitely come back for their Happy Hour and try something different like the Salmon dish . Added some photos of the food items ordered. read more

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Tried this new restaurant Saturday night. I used to go to this restaurant when it was the Gull. The new owners changed very little of the floor space and put a new coat of paint on the interior. The staff is completely new and it shows. We arrived and waited for a hostess to seat us. She was clearly confused to what her job was, which was to greet costumers. These are growing pains. The exterior decks look great with new tables at the dock. I ordered the Shrimp and Scallops over linguine with a red wine sauce. I never tasted any wine or tomatoes, it was lukewarm warm and bland. My wife had the duck and said it was good, however the potatoes were barely warm. We will try this place again in the near future and see if they work out the flaws. read more

We did not enjoy at all. Much prefer the previous restaurant The Seagull. We were seated promptly but that's where it ended. We were given menus and weren't thrilled with the choices. Someone came over and plopped a jar of water on the glass table and thought the table was going to break. After some time our server came over to ask what we wanted to drink. I ordered a Diet Coke of which after 15 minutes was told they didn't have any because the tank needed to be changed. Asked for unsweetened iced tea which took some time to get. After reviewing the less than thrilling menu we decided on some burgersbecause of lack of something better to select. What seemed like waiting for the cow to be slaughtered for our burgers we were completely ignored by our server. Food finally came out and was not at all worth the wait. It was mediocre at best. After getting the bill and leaving we decided we would not be back. Very disappointed because we very much enjoyed the previous restaurant in that space and enjoy the whole view of being on the water. read more

Went by boat great place Amanda was super and food was delicious easy docking also . Steel drum made for nice background music.

Fantastic shrimp tacos!! Very fresh, beautiful sauce....!!! Probably the best I've had. Lovely server, too.