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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I am extremely disappointed and disturbed by my experience at this restaurant and, even more so, by the complete lack of professionalism in how management handled the situation afterward. At the end of our meal, I intended to leave our waitress a generous $30 tip. I handed her two $20 bills and asked her to give me $10 back and keep the rest as her tip. To my shock, she accused me of giving her two $10 bills instead of two $20 bills. Because there was a security camera positioned directly over the area where this occurred, I immediately asked management to review the footage. I was assured that the cameras would be checked, that the matter would be addressed, and that someone would contact me. I provided my full name and phone number and trusted that the restaurant would handle the situation professionally. That never happened. I never received a phone call, an update, an apology, or any explanation whatsoever. What makes this experience even more troubling is that my party and I were the only African American customers in the restaurant at the time, and we were the only customers who were questioned and accused of providing incorrect payment. While I cannot know anyone's intentions, the experience left me feeling singled out, embarrassed, and deeply uncomfortable. Mistakes and misunderstandings can happen, but ignoring a customer's serious concern after promising to investigate it is completely unacceptable. The lack of accountability, communication, and professionalism shown by both the staff and management has ensured that I will not be returning, and I believe other customers deserve to know about this experience. read more

This restaurant should remove the word Caribbean from their menu. Caribbean owned is wonderful, but this is not anywhere near Caribbean fusion/ inspired meals. The atmosphere was not Caribbean either. There was live country music. The musicians were nice. The service was not good at all. There seemed to be many HS or college students with no adult supervision. Our waitress forgot to come back and take our entree orders. Appetizers came out with the meals and after the meals. The burgers were rock hard. The clams were non existent. I found calamari in my onion rings. Good thing I didn't have an allergy. It was a nice idea but this place doesn't hit the mark at all. read more

Not good. An hour and a half waiting for food.. staff was nice enough.. but sandwiches shouldn't take so long, when the place is half empty... debated whether to Door Dash! Not sure what was going on.. beautiful night but... we had to eat elsewhere.. read more

Let's start at the beginning when you order a margarita with NO ICE & SALT on the rim it's reasonable to expect it..returned & brought back another as requested EXCEPT SUGAR ON THE RIM..returned & another guy says how's it going we explain he offered another no charge(which we didn't care about) 3rd time STILL SUGAR! Service was extremely SLOW. Arrived at 6:30 & NO APPS TILL 7:48.We had steamed clams which was delicious..another had a beet salad with little beets & well hidden goat cheese. Dinner was hanger steak marinated but chewy.I had grilled salmon which was good tho well done,salted potatoes & mixed veggies.Lobster tacos ordered with all sauces on the side-NO not the case.They did offer ANOTHER MARGARITA at that point not worth it.Another diner had surf & turf good lobster tail with an ok steak. As for dessert just cheesecake,red velvet & vanilla ice cream no menu just told to us.There was a live band playing that was good & this casual place seemed to have their regulars which were happy to sing along. The bill came & we were charged for the margarita.. it was then taken off.Clearly there is NO COMMUNICATION between ANYONE.Definitely ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT. read more

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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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Wish I could review the food but didn't have a server who seemed to care. We arrived on a beautiful sun- drenched Labor Day about 1 pm . Took a bit to get the hostess to notice us, as she was busy serving tables. First red flag. Once she was able to assume her hostess duties she passed us off to the server, who sat us at a lovely outdoor table. After that she disappeared, when she returned she took the drink order from the table behind us. I thought perhaps she would take our order too or at least show some recognition that we were sitting there. No such luck. We waited 25 minutes in hopes she - or someone- would notice us. Never happened. We left and no one even noticed. Too bad, we are not kids and tip well. Her loss and a big management problem. Went to nearby Tres Palms and had a lovely lunch with pleasant attentive service. read more

My wife and I visited for the first time and we had an excellent experience. The lobster roll was a standout and the hanger steak was cooked perfectly. We sat outside and the live music was great, and so was the service . We are looking forward to our next visit. read more

Worst service. Arrived by boat 6pm. Ordered just apps and 730 not one item arrived. We ended up leaving with no food. And no apology. Can't comment on the food since we didn't get any :) read more

Food and view are absolutely delightful. I had the milan steak and it was so tender and flavorful! I will definitely be returning.

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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One of the worst restaurant experiences I ever had. 6 of us went tonight to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Made reservations early in the week only to get there and not even having my name on the list of reservations. We had to wait to be seated and that's when the worst part started. Waited at least 15 minutes for menús only to get them after one of ladies got ip and complained to one of staff. She was told that they were short staffed and someone will come soon. We finally get a waitress (very nice) to come to the table and take our drink orders. We waited about 20 minutes for the drinks. We put in the appetizers order and main meals at the same time. Had to wait around 45 minutes for the appetizers to come which were fried calamari and coconut shrimps. They were really good. After around another 45 minutes our main dishes came. I ordered cheeseburger and sweet potato fries, well done. Once I cut into the burger it was bleeding and that completely took my appetite away. Waitress had the manager come by and asked if I wanted a new burger made or something else. I told them that there was no need because I had lost my appetite. They did took it off the bill but it still left a very bad impression and I and the rest of the group would never go back there. I understand that you can be short staffed but to do it on a hot summer night at a restaurant that sits on the water is totally unacceptable. The only good thing about this restaurant was the waitress and the appetizers. read more

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

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

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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Fist time going to this Amazing restaurant..everything was so good...from the drinks and the food...the service was on point..was there with my sister n brother in law...I would recommend this place to everyone...great atmosphere as well..the owner was very nice and friendly 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

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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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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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

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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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

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

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.

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

I have been going to Vern for the last two years and I have to say every time I go I have a great experience. The Vern wings are the best in town and the view on the water is second to none. The vibes there are immaculate with live music and boats pulling up every 10 minutes. The shrimp and scallop pasta is amazing and the NY strip steak is cook to perfection every time. The staff makes you feel right and home and I recommend anyone in the area to give this restaurant a shot, you won't be disappointed! read more

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

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