Very nice and fancy place. Food was excellent. My daughters had the kids burger which they loved. Very well flavored. My Baja fish tacos was excellent and my father in laws fish and chips was huge. The birthday girl had scallops with risotto in which she loved the scallops but the risotto was fishy. She did t know it was lobster risotto . Yummy rum punch. The johnnie Black on the rocks were 16 dollars which was a little much but hey your in a elegant restaurant. Staff was great and the place was very clean and made it safe for my elderly in laws. Will definitely visit soon for another dinner. read more

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Wonderful water view with an enclosed patio and fully exposed section, very good food, nice bar, good staff.

Horrible service over priced food small portions overrate the valet lost our keys just horrible experience too many young kids don't eat there also dirty restaurant read more

This is an amazing restaurant with great food and the view is fantastic. Very friendly staff and I really felt safe as they went out of their way making sure everyone was wearing a mask and obtained social distancing. I highly recommend the restaurant and I will be back for sure!! read more

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Last night i was there to celebrate my birthday with a party of 8. We all LOVE the view and I have hosted event there in the past and have ALWAYS had a 5 star experience. Last night did not disapoint. Our server Tina was AMAZING! She was attentive to every detail and made our evening an absolute pleasure! read more

It's ok I guess. Nothing special except the water views. Food was overpriced. Drinks had plenty of ice. Service was rapid and efficient. Place was busy and noisy. read more

This is the second time we did a girls night here the food was delicious both times but both times it took forever. Meals took over an hour, closer to 90 min. It was busy but not crazy there were empty tables. Our server could have been more attentive and given us some updates. She also spilled ketchup on my friends back when clearing our plates and just grabbed the condiment holder quickly and didn't acknowledge it just kept going. The food and the service just didn't match up. read more

greeted by an aggressive dog entering (rest owners), to having our seats changed from overly fragrant lily arrangement (copped an tud, when asked to be changed), to subpar food... such a waste, just bad juju all night and look around from other tables ...don't think I've ever commented ill on any restaurant till today... :( read more

Just finished a beautiful dinner on the water. Jessie our server was very friendly. Highly recommend this place. A perfect night

Sandy's was our Waitress she did a fantastic jobs for me and my wife we was celebrating our anniversary the food was fantastic this place was amazing included the staff we had a great time there looking forward to going again let not forget Jon B thank you so much for your service read more

Local place, local food, and great atmosphere! Every time we go there the staff is happy and helpful. Of course, as the name suggests, one of the best views on the south shore! read more

Great scenery. Poor food. The waitress told us no bread and butter was available for lunch patrons. The appetizers were good... clams...crab cakes and lobster bisque..i had a $37 dollar plate of 6 Undercooked scallops...my husband's entree had brown shrimp and raw pasta. He vomited the meal within an hour. We wont return. Very disappointing.Sad read more

The view does have a great view and the space is very welcoming but I think the chef is afraid of salt and flavor. Lobster bisque had no backbone . They clearly didn't take the effort to make a proper stock. Stuffed clams were mushy. The Blue cheese salad was limp and too sweet. The place has real potential, but they need to try their own food objectively . read more

Very disappointed in my experience today. This was my favorite restaurant but ever since Covid the quality is not top notch anymore. All the food taste different and it's not worth it. The Thai calamari was a bowl of seeds and very small pieces of fried nothing. The lobster bisque soup has no fresh lobster pieces and lacking a lot of flavor. They charge $5 for bread now. Many of there best dishes are now removed from the menu. Sad to lose my favorite place but not the same... read more

View - Seafood Near Me - Oakdale, New York

So. We went here for restaurant week, and when we got there they informed us that they ended RW at 7pm. I have never actually had a 'cut off' time for restaurant week so this was a little annoying but we made the best of it. My boyfriend asked if he could still order the lobster bolognese off the restaurant week menu (which wasn't on the regular menu) and they honored that, which was amazing. I ended up ordering a tuna 3 ways sushi roll for dinner, which was really great. My bf loved his food too. Our only complaints were that the wait staff was supeerrrr slow (we had empty wine glasses for at least 10 mins) , there was no specification about RW time frames AND the portions were super small(not foodie friendly) but as far as taste everything was delicious ! The ambiance was warm and cozy and romantic for date night! PS the bread and garlic butter were BOMB read more

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Food and service were great. Party of 6, ate outside. We enjoyed the burger, scallops, and the halibut. Appetizers were good too but too small for sharing. read more

This is a difficult one because the name speaks for itself. "VIEW" the sunsets and surrounding water is beautiful. However....the quality of food NOT so much. It is a Lessing's Food / Commissary and other food services cuisine. Have sent back many dishes due to dried / bland taste. They have a large bar with over priced drinks & cocky male bartenders.. Who for some reason think they are doing you a favor by serving you. In spite of ALL this... the draw is the the "View" & why most return. read more

I paid $50 for a dish my 18 year old dog could make better. Really spot on name though, because the only thing good about this place is the view. Notice how it's not called "we have good food". read more

Love the outdoor seating They did a great job during COVID-19 We had the tuna tartare it was very fresh We also had the fish tacos They have 2 types fried cod and mahi mahi. Very tasty Our server was so sweet, she was very pleasant. You could tell Patricia loves her job and it shows Her service was impeccable. She was always smiling read more

Worst brunch that I have ever been to!!! The place is really pretty. It's a beautiful atmosphere but that's about as far as it goes. The brunch food was absolutely not edible. The service was awful on top of the bad food. There's no point in offering mimosa with brunch if you are barely served any. The place is way over priced for the garbage they are serving. Absolutely will never go back. Don't recommend! read more

Just had the worst dining experience ever. My party of 4 waited two hours for our entrees, then we decided to leave. Never did see any food other than the bread which we had to pay for. Only when we got up to leave where we given any attention by the manager, who couldn't bother to even enter the dining room for the past two hours. This restaurant does not have waiters, only food runners. Nobody seems to even notice if you are seated and waiting 30 minutes for someone to come by. This place is a big fail. I only shutter to think what's going wrong in the kitchen if they can't handle the front of the house. I will poke out my eyes with sharp sticks before ever dining here again (it's much less painful). read more

Had a very nice dinner here recently. As the name suggests, the view is gorgeous. The dining room is ornate and they must have beautiful weddings here. Food was also very good, with an emphasis on seafood. I'm not a seafood person but I had a braised short rid that was above average. Cocktails were perfectly made and we'll presented. The b wead: service was a little lacking. We were there an early Friday and even though not very crowded , everything was a little slower than expected. The bigger concern was the obtrusion of the happy hour scene into the dining room. It really is quite a scene in there. I like that as much as anyone, but I am there for a nice dinner and the thumping house music is loud and clear in what is really an otherwise upscale space. It really detracted from the experience. read more

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The view at this restaurant is really great. The joy kinda ends there though. The food is very pricey and entirely underwhelming. The service is slow. Not returning. read more

Wonderful restaurant with wonderful water view! Joe and the rest of the staff are warm and friendly. The food is always great, especially the duck tacos, the crab cakes, and the burger. read more

great service with a great view. food was also very good. try the tuna tacos

We had reservations made over the phone for over a week. When we booked we were told sure no problem. 6:30 reservations arrive on time. We are told sorry outside is full. It's on a first come first served basis. We were never told that. Quick scan of outside multiple tables empty so lied to twice. Fine. Nice window table in restaurant. It took 15 mins for server to come over. The manager recognized we didn't even have drinks. He took our order. 10 mins later drinks. Finally server comes over. She rushed us to get our order in. We said we need a few mins. We ordered $100 seafood plateau as an app. I get it it takes time to to open clams and oysters but this took 30 mins. Again fine they are short staffed like most restaurants. We order 2 orders of crab cakes, lobster roll on a bun and fish tacos. 45 mins later food comes out. Here's the topper my wife cut her lip on the martini class as it had a chip. Again things happen but we told our server she did nothing. No mention to the manager and really didn't want anything for it. We just alerted her so it didn't go back in the rack. Menu is very limited. No sushi very disappointed as we have gone here many times. $352 before $70 tip. Keep in mind if the four of us one wasn't drinking we had 2 cosmos, 2 rum punch and 2 blue points. We won't be back. read more

You guys did an amazing job with our wedding. Jim, when we first met you, you were so welcoming and it made us feel like we were guests in your home. Jen, you did an outstanding job. You made us feel so comfortable. Thank you guys again for everything. read more

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The food and service were excellent and the view is spectacular. Rob was a pleasure as we started our evening at the bar. The manager, Jesse was a true gentleman and we received excellent service from our waitress, Mel- such a sweetheart! We will be back! read more

This week was restaurant week.My son and I decided to check your restaurant by looking at your pre fixed Menu. We had reservations for 630 on Friday night. So when we went to put in our order swordfish was one of your main dishes on your ore fixed menu. The waiter Katy told us you don't have it . This was 630 on a Friday night, so I guess whoever is in charge puts out a menu but doesn't plan to have what your advertising for restaurant week.So of course had to order off the main menu and of course it cost more than the pre fix menu not that I really cared, food was ok not great and service was ok . If you were planning to get more clientele from having restaurant week you should make sure you have what you are putting on your menu that your advertising for!!!!! Won't be coming back! read more

Last night was my first time visiting this lovely spot and I was very impressed with every aspect of the experience. The View, of course, right on the water, is great - seen from almost any seat in the house. Our server, Tara, was so pleasant and welcoming, happily accommodating our particular cocktail requests. We sat at a high top in the bar and enjoyed appetizers from oysters and stuffed clams to duck tacos - all very tasty. It was such an enjoyable evening; I look forward to returning in the near future! read more

I wanted to go with 3 stars but that would be too critical. Maybe 3.5 if Yelp would let me. I'm settling for 4 because the restaurant certainly lives up to its namesake, you're there for the view. And it's phenomenal, there's probably not a bad seat in the house. Decor and ambiance was just right without getting too tacky with the nautical. It was a great choice for a birthday/retirement celebration for my mom. The service also was top notch, and one part that was well worth the price. We had a party of 7 with a toddler and made reservations. Everything was arranged and ready for us upon arrival, down to a kid's menu and crayons. Huge gripe of mine is having to wait really any amount of time when you've made reservations. I'm sorry to say I can't remember our server's name, Joshua? Jacob? Something with a J I think. But he was so friendly, chipper, and helpful with recommendations on the food and wine. There were also a bevy of busers and runners around to make sure the food service and dishes made their way on and off the table expeditiously and unobtrusively. Our server was attentive from beginning to end and we were there for a while. The wine selection was great. The food fell kind of flat, which a lot of other reviewers mentioned. Like every dish was missing... inspiration. Like you're an average home cook making a recipe from a top chef, and it's got all the components but not quite hitting the right notes. Enough of the similes. We ordered everything from shrimp, to mussels, lobster, swordfish, tuna, scallops, you name it. The swordfish was the saddest and epically overcooked. All the accompaniments to the entrees felt lacking. The desserts were the only things that hit the mark on creativity and execution, very enjoyable. Perhaps our expectations simply fell short when considered alongside the cost? You can definitely get better seafood for much better value elsewhere. Ultimately we wanted a nice place for a special occasion and this was accomplished, so a generous 4 stars it is. read more

Jaunt came back from View. Food was good but Tina our server was great always there whenever you needed anything. Very friendly

We used to love this place but haven't gone in the last year. We needed a nice place to take some friends and decided the View would be a good choice. We waited an hour before apps came and they were completely underwhelming. The shrimp cocktail was four small shrimp laid on a small plate. The lobster roll was horrific. There was so much chopped red onion that you couldn't even taste the lobster. Those of us that ordered it couldn't eat more than two bites. The waitress was very nice though -- so kudos there. Otherwise, incredibly disappointing. read more

We dined this evening with no reservations so we sat at a high top in the bar area. We started off with some calamari which I thought were good and she thought were a little pale in color. Careful as they put peanuts on top so tell your waiter / waitress. She had one of their specialty drinks which was good but a little sweet even for her sweet tooth. But she had 2 so couldn't have been that bad :-). I opted for a whiskey sour. For dinner, She had the hamburger and I opted for the large scallops over a risotto. Both were very good although my scallops could have been warmer and they could have given more risotto. Prices are on the high side but the food and views are very nice. We paid a little over $100 for all including sharing the Crème brûlée which was delicious. Make reservations and you can sit outside on the water. Service was good. Clean bathroom. Upbeat atmosphere as they played somewhat loud music inside. Valet parking. read more

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I was a guest today at a brunch bridal shower. what a beautiful restaurant! the buffet tables were absolutely amazing. the food was delicious. the servers and valet staff were kind and hard working. Thank you for a nice middle morning and early afternoon. read more

I am skeptical of restaurants on the water or with a view in general, as many feel they don't have to have great food. The View has a great view and a selection of dockside, bar side or indoor air conditioned dining. It has a very diverse menu including steaks, seafood, sushi. I had a seared tuna entree that was served on a caponata with a side of a unique salad made of bread cubes, and diced vegetables including tomato, sun-dried tomato, cucumber and red onion. Also at our table were crab cakes, a seafood dish (similar to a frutti de mare but named something else) and a spider roll (made with fried soft shell crabs, avocado and other stuff). I had one piece of the spider roll and I'd go back just for that. It may have been the best sushi roll I've ever tasted! We ate indoors but next time it will be outdoors. It really is a great view of the opening of the Carmens river into the Great South Bay. Plenty of boats and kayaks going by. Our server was very nice and attentive and they apologized as they were short staffed (Memorial Day). Things did take a while to come out but when they did, we were happy. Prices were reasonable for a combo of very good food and an excellent location, so give it a go! read more

Celebrated my baby shower here. It was very beautiful and a memorable day. We had it in the far back of the main room by the open windows overlooking the water. The pictures came out beautiful. Well lit and the room itself was decorated very elegantly. It was very calm and quiet and I felt relaxed. The staff was attentive and helpful. We had an issue where the bakery sent us a different cake by accident and they took care of it for us. They also didn't rush us out at the end of the party like most places do. We were able to pack up all of the presents and hang out more too. It was a great party. read more

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Horrible.... Service slow.. Had to ask for water... Did horrible and not taken off Ordered filet mignon... Steamed spinach and butter sautéed mushrooms Recieved first time... Filet... Beet potatoes Second time... Filet... Stomach sautéed in oil and garlic and mushrooms sautéed in oil.. Filet lukewarm.... Only thing taken off are two sides.... Don't go... To expensive for that!!!!!! read more

View - Where I was sitting... High priced place and I had a leg all night - Seafood Near Me - Oakdale, New York

Dinner at The View was a confusing experience, filled with conundrums. Reservations at a water-front restaurant on Long Island on a summer holiday weekend should be hard to come by but we had no trouble despite a late decision to dine here. The photos on the web site and valet parking, not to mention the menu prices, told us to expect an elegant setting and we dressed accordingly. And, in fact, the place is as beautiful in person as in the photos. But we arrived to servers dressed in khakis, blue polo shirts and tan sneakers and other diners sporting shorts, jeans and flip-flops. It began to make sense when we were handed a large prix fixe menu that included all but the most extrava- gant of the a la carte dishes. In fact, we could have our appetizer, entrée and dessert for less than the cost of of most entrées on the main menu. The View does have a specialty cocktail menu (we LOVE that) and we chose the wonderful sounding Fire Islander cocktail featuring Finlandia mango fusion vodka, Bacardi rock coconut, pomegranate and pineapple juice with a splash of grenadine and served in a glass rimmed with raspberry sugar. But what we got tasted more like punch or a kiddie cocktail and $10 is a lot to pay for fruit juice. But our disappointment ended with the arrival of bread and a dish of delectable olive oil, so good that we asked for the name of the brand. The shredded iceberg salads were chopped versions of a classic wedge and were perfectly dressed and delicious with gorgonzola cheese, applewood smoked bacon, red onion and tomato in a red wine vinaigrette. The cedar roasted Atlantic salmon with maiitake mushrooms, bok choy and snow pea shoots in a shiitake ginger broth was excellent if a bit over-salted. But the star of the evening was the Pappardelle Bolognese. This was a dish of expertly prepared pasta with a rich, creamy, well-balanced sauce of veal, beef and pork with plum tomatoes and pecorino romano, flecked with fresh basil and finished with dollop of fresh ricotta cheese. For our prix fixe desserts we chose the wild berry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and wild berry compote. Delicious. In addition to the new American style menu, there is also a sushi option with a lone, lonely looking sushi chef off to the side. Fresh seafood on Long Island we understand but this was an odd mix of cuisines. All of the servers were young and appeared to be on summer school break. They were efficient but could do with some instruction on smiling. Our own waiter did look a bit zoned out and his movements seemed careful and deliberate. Lines of cocaine in the back room or a doctor's prescription that left him dazed, we'll never know. We do have one bone to pick with the management. That particular evening they were hosting two parties - a 60th birthday party and some sort of bridal rehearsal. The high ceilings in the room amplify sound and the two large tables were very noisy. The inside dining room does have a semi private space that would have been a better choice for these groups instead of the main dining room where the din disturbed the regular diners. Despite the lovely setting, delicious food and reasonable prices, the dining room remained half empty so we see why they are trying to lure diners with the low cost, prix fixe food. But the decor really is beautiful with a slightly nautical theme, there is a large separate bar area if you just want cocktails and revelry and the outdoor seating area is generous. Outside the grounds are well-tended with lots of flowers and it's delightful to stroll around their dock and admire the boats moored there. Although we would have preferred a more elegant dining experience, we really did enjoy the meal and, at these low prices, we'll probably return. read more

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Today was my first visit here. Food was very good, as was our server Briann! will definitely be back.