I first came to View for a wedding a couple of years ago and loved it so much that I am now looking forward to having my own wedding here next year! From the first phone call, everyone has been so kind and helpful. Jimmy and Joe have been so patient, helpful, and generous every step of the way, and it has been a pleasure planning my wedding with them so far! My fiance and I come in every couple weeks for date night, and we are always impressed with the incredible food, drinks, and service. The bar staff and wait staff are wonderful, and you can't beat the location! read more

The view is the best part of View. The eight of us had varying reviews on our orders. Some did not like their entre, others were fine. The standout was the Filet Mignon. The scallops tended to be sweet. The food is plentiful but hit or miss. read more

This restaurant used to be one of my favorites until the Lessings bought it. Last night was the worst night I've ever had an a restaurant. 630 reservation ordered French onion soup and it took over an hour to come out. The place was half empty at that time so there was no reason for the remark from the waitress to say the kitchen is backed up. What a joke! I should've looked up the reviews on yelp before ordering the lobster pasta. This was a joke. I don't think there was one ounce of lobster in the meal. There was no roasted corn no roasted onions it was just hard in edible pasta. It was so undercooked it was bouncing off my plate. My husband and brother ordered the cod special. It look like it was raw and had no seasonings at all on it. The lobster bisque had no lobster in it and was tasteless as the other diner left half of it in the bowl. A 630 reservation and we only left at 8:30. No one knew what they were doing. It was a hectic frantic unsupervised night. Never to return again! The Ladies room was so filthy there was urine all over the floor and no towels to wipe your hands. It looks like it hasn't been cleaned in days. Your people should be ashamed! read more

Nice waterfront location, good food and quality drinks. Professional service and soothing atmosphere.

Just left dinner. I dislike when a restaurant does not let you order an appetizer first, then decide on an entree. The waitress claimed the kitchen prefers both at the same time to execute the meal. Then my boyfriend's sushi appetizer did not come with the other appetizers. So one person did not have food. The sushi appetizer finally arrived 10 mins later. Dinner came and another sushi order came. The person serving our meals had the orders all confused. So much for the kitchens "execution." We were seated near the aisle/walkway and my boyfriend's mother's chair kept getting bumped into. Overall annoying experience. If I'm paying top dollar for a meal I want to order when I want. This restaurant proved to be pretentious and did not "execute" the meal even satisfactory. read more

Loved the atmosphere! Nice lighting, decor and the most amazing food. Very good waitstaff, our server was able to reccomend really great fish entrees. I loved the Tai calamari, sauce was so tangy....my veggies were crisp and sauces were light. Such beautiful sunsets......We will be back! read more

Yes, this restaurant has a great view of the water, and the food is OK. The main complaint is THEY CHARGE TO USE A CREDIT CARD. Look for places that honor their agreements with the credit card companies. The other thing to do is to tip less, and preserve your finances. If you would normally leave a 20% tip, leave 15%. You might say that you are cheating the wit staff, but the management is cheating everyone, customers included with this practice. read more

Came here for the first time this June for a wedding and am happy to see such a nice hidden gem! The restaurant itself is very nautical and right on the water, a perfect location for a wedding! The rooms are very airy and it was beautifully decorated. The area outside was right on the water and made for a very cool ceremony. The drinks were really good, especially the rum punch, along with the food! Everything was great, only complaint is that the building itself doesn't flow very well for weddings (the bar is in a separate room from the reception and the outdoor space makes it easy for groups to become separated) but still a fabulous place! Would love to come back for dinner. read more

View is like a dream come true. The food is as fresh as it gets, delicious, and presented in a beautiful manner. The drinks are masterfully crafted and always delicious. The ambiance and view of the water are nothing short of stellar. The staff is always friendly and courteous and you will always get service with a smile. The managers are fabulous people, always friendly and accommodating and you can always see them stopping from table to table to inquire as to how everyone is enjoying everything. There is nothing I could possibly suggest to improve this place, it's perfect as it is. I always enjoy my dining experience to the fullest and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a truly enjoyable experience from beginning to end. read more

Food is delicious and service is outstanding. My husband found his steak overcooked (I know, why order steak at a seafood place) but they brought him another brand new steak cooked to perfection. The scallops are going to give you a ratatouille moment soooooo good!! love the outdoor sitting in the summer time. You can literally dive right into the water if you want to. That's how amazing this location is. It's literally right on the water. Can't wait to go back. read more

The food was way better than what I had expected based on the reviews! The staff was attentive, and great atmosphere.

I can't say enough about the View. We have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. Food, service and staff are amazing not to mention in the summer it is great to get a table outside on the river with a "view". We hardly ever eat out but this is our go to place. The decor is simple but elegant. I had my retirement party here years ago and no one who came had ever been to the View and they were all impressed and many came back. If you go once you will be hooked. read more

My wife and I went to the view for dinner tonight. Everything was fantastic!!! The service was great. Staff very friendly and prompt. Food was amazing!! I started off with some sushi. Lady in red roll very fresh. My wife had a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. Soo good. Main course my wife had surf and turf and I had the braised short rib. So friggin tender they were like butta!!! Nice portions not too much not too little. Then for dessert.... Yes we had dessert too. I had the panna cotta with fresh berries. Heaven.... My wife had a pretzel bread pudding with ice cream. I strongly recommend this place. Atmosphere was nice not loud and obnoxious. We will definitely be going back. read more

View - Braised short rib dinner!!! - Seafood Near Me - Oakdale, New York

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Last night we ended up at The View in Oakdale though if wasn't our intention but boy did we end up enjoying this wonderful restaurant. We arrived after sunset so we didn't get to actually enjoy the "view" as it is situated right on the water. The staff was amazing and attentive and supported our choices for appetizers, crab cakes and lobster mac and cheese which were perfect for the 4 of us. The waitress helped guide us with our choices for dinner which included a filet mignon cooked to perfection, short ribs special which was off the charts and a shrimp and pasta special that came to the table with clams instead of shrimp. The server had apparently taken the wrong dish from the kitchen but without much concern on our part as my friend likes clams too, the correct dish was delivered in a matter of minutes with apologies and we were told to enjoy the extra plate! A kale salad was enjoyed by all as well. I cannot express how good our dinners were! We finished up with sharing a dessert called "Dancing with the Devil" which was more than enough for the four of us after this wonderful dinner! We all look forward to returning to this gem of restaurant when we can also enjoy "the View" as well! read more

Had a great celebration dinner at View! We all felt safe as everyone wore their masks until seated. It was a gorgeous day and we sat out by the water. The scenery was perfect as was everything about our meal! Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious. Looking forward to going back! read more

Went here 12/15/19 for my husbands birthday with his family. We've come here 3 times prior and never had a horrific dinner except for today. Appitizers had come out great I shared the duck tacos with my husband which were fantastic, then dinner came. I ordered the Maine lobster pasta, along with my father-in-law who has been dying to try it ( which ive ordered every time I had gone there), everyone else had ordered a selection of steak. Well the Pasta came out cold, and the fresh pasta was raw. We had called over the server to let ber know both were cold and pasta was raw, only to be send back and brought back out a minute later coming out exactly the same way! Everyone who ordered the steak had said their cut was very chewy. The "manager" had then come over to see what the problem was, as my mother-in-law was explaining to her how I am 9 months pregnant and I shouldnt be sitting with no dinner she quickly responded "i have a kid too of my own" Really not the proper response back to what she was trying to say then rolled her eyes. We wound up ordering 2 cesar salads that were over dressed and 2 lobster bisques that were unedable as well. We had noticed that there was also a large holiday party that night as well so it shows that the kitchen cannot handle pressure of catering to a 40 person party, as well as paying patrons of a party of 7. We will never return. read more

I could not say anything bad about this restaurant, located in Oakdale on the water, the food is splendid, wonderful service , Fabulous outdoor dining, recommend reservations read more

We really enjoyed the food, very tasty and the presentation was top notch. The views are also wonderful and can be easily enjoyed whether you are inside or out. The decor is also very special. But most of all the staff were excellent, from the hostess to the set up staff to the wait staff - 5 stars from us! read more

My wife hosted our daughters bridal shower here this past Sunday. The room was decorated beautifully, the staff treated everyone great, and from what everyone told me the food was great. We have eaten here many times and always enjoyed ourselves. It can be expensive but you have to expect that when you go to this type of restaurant that is on the water. Remember "location location location. It's a great place give it a try you'll like it.... read more

I was in the View last evening having dinner with a good friend , the bar area is very nice and the bartender Carol was friendly and offered quick service , I met both managers Joe Scalice and Jimmy , they were constantly checking on all the patrons to see that all were happy . Our waitress Nicole was very sweet and helpful . We had suchi "lobster out" which was delicious and some oysters for appetizers , I had swordfish for my main course and I tasted some of my friends strip steak , both were excellent . I had so much food that I was too stuffed for desert , we'll definitely be going back to the view read more

View - Swordfish and spinach - Seafood Near Me - Oakdale, New York

Its NOT closed its OPEN....Great spot with good food....A Million View!!!!....Drinks are fairly priced and food portion is more than fair...Parking is extremely easy....Con: Restaurant location is extremely hidden and GPS may have a hard time navigating to the place....Definitely an excellent and super low key date spot in Suffolk County read more

Absolutely delicious lobster rolls filled to the max best one I've had this summer try the Thai calamari also a winner my friend had the baked clams she loved them too! Definitely a beautiful view we were lucky to sit outside on a beautiful day!! read more

Stunning views on the water. Good happy hour. Love the Frozé (Rosé slushy)! Food is great just wish they had more options.

Excellent ambiance. Can't get a better location and inside the restaurant is very romantic too. Beautiful lanterns tied in the romantic and nautical feel. Delicious food. read more

View - Tuna Sushi - Seafood Near Me - Oakdale, New York

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This place is really nice. The outdoor patio is open right to the water where boats can pull up and be served also. The food is very fresh and tasty, and drinks are made well. We had a waitress named brittany who was very attentive and friendly. Parking at the restaurant was a breeze as well. They also have an indoor area for when the weather doesnt agree with outdoor seating. Will certainly return to dine again, maybe even on a boat! read more

The view here really is spectacular. I recommend going in the summer when it is NOT windy and sitting out on the patio. It's perfect! The drinks and food were good. The only upset we had was that the dinner menu didn't begin for another half hour and the waitress said that they couldn't begin it earlier and that it was busy so we couldn't wait to put in our choices earlier. read more

We got married on 5/26/18 here and it was PERFECT! My husband and I wanted a small intimate wedding by the water. We wanted a venue that spoke to us, had personality, and wasn't another wedding factory. We also wanted to make sure that we were the only wedding happening. We've been to so many weddings where there were multiple events and it felt less special. The moment we walked in, we looked at each other and knew this was the place! HANDS DOWN! And! It was in budget!! We're both divers and we got engaged on a beach so we loved the nautical theme that the View already had. Courtney and Jimmy were the best team! So attentive every step of the way. I didn't have a wedding planner so I called Jimmy once a week it seemed with all sorts of questions. No matter how busy he was, he always met with us and answered all questions with genuine enthusiasm! He's a BIG part of why we loved our experience here. And if it wasn't for Courtney, I don't think we would have eaten. We also wouldn't have had such a smooth day. Courtney made sure everything went well, including the ceremony and making sure people were where they were supposed to be. She definitely had our best interest at heart. Both true professionals and so nice and attentive. Can't say enough good things about this place. We're definitely coming back every anniversary. OH! THE FOOD! Everyone loved the food. The thai calamari and risotto balls were the highlight. We decided against the package because we didn't like the photographers but if you don't mind, the package is a pretty good deal! read more

Had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner at The View in Oakdale. The food was delicious, the wait staff was friendly, courteous, and always available, the view was stunning! The best part was the help given to my son who is gluten, soy, and dairy free. The manager personally brought out a lovely meal for him, assured him that the food was not going to cause him any issues, and ended with a beautiful bowl of berries with honey for dessert! We were given plenty of time to enjoy our meal! read more

The service, ambiance and food were excellent! This was our first time here and we will surely be back! Definitely looking forward to summers there!! read more

Bar menu review: Fish tacos looked and tasted like 2 fried fast food fish sticks; tuna BLT had a very small piece of tuna in both orders under a huge bun; the cheeseburger arrived room temp (which I threw up two hours later at home). read more

This Restraunt has so much potential. Has a sushi bar, incredible view, on the water. It's just understaffed. Been there quite a few times and every time we go w friends we stand at an in crowded bar being ignored. The food is adequate and like most places on the water. Adequate is excellent even if on the pricey side. The talent of the staff just is not there. But. Because it's on the water it's a good spot to go to. I would go back but it's somehow always unsatisfying. read more

Two of us were here for dinner on a recent summer Sunday afternoon. The place itself is lovely and the view as in the establishment's name, was wonderful. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating. We were seated right away at a nice spot in view of a very talented young lady singing and playing guitar. The main course of fish and shellfish was delicious. The salad not so much - was a little wilted. The servers were very nice although a little distracted and it was a bit hard to get their attention. We had to wait awhile to ask for bread, and it wasn't that busy. I think they should have a manager or the owner walking around and making sure everything is ok, and chatting with the patrons . Otherwise, very good - and we will be back. read more

My mom and me had lunch here today and got very sick we both had the crab cakes and Scottish salmon. its been a nightmare. I had been here before in the past for dinner with no problems. I'm not sure what happened today, extremely disappointed to be this sick over a lunch. I hope they throw out that seafood from today asap. read more

We aren't from the area so weren't sure what to expect- I would drive 5 hours again just for this meal! The seafood was incredible. Drinks were delicious and the dessert was so good. The service was great and the view is gorgeous. Their safety precautions for COVID were very good, and I felt totally comfortable. Absolutely loved it here and if we're ever back in the area will definitely make it a point to come back. read more

I've been to the View multiple times, the reason being that I believe in the management and it has a great location. The staff are very professional and I have had several enjoyable meals there. I went to the View a couple weeks ago for lunch with my family from out of town. Two of us ordered the fish tacos. I didn't want to make a scene with my family present but what a disgrace. The taco was filled with a small over cooked frozen fish stick. In the middle of fluke season ( which is great in fish tacos) at a location on the water to serve a frozen fish stick in a fish taco is a culinary abomination. The chef should be fired for even considering such a plan let alone letting it leave his kitchen. read more

Took a leisurely ride from the north shore to the south shore of Long Island to visit a restaurant we had been to quite some time ago and had enjoyed. Atmosphere had changed, and place is now called View Lobster Shack, but the menu was enticing. They weren't taking reservations so we took our chances and were seated within a reasonable amount of time. The food was just ok. We had very floury lobster bisque. My crab cakes were fair, as was my husband's fish and chips. But the thing that will keep us from ever returning was the horrible service. Our waitress was lovely, not her fault. We were told that a party of twenty had shown up and the kitchen help couldn't keep up. For such lovely views it's a pity that our dining experience was memorable for the wrong reason. read more

great location!!!...hopping spot for happy hour noticed most patrons drinking beer or wine, and now i know why, ordered one of the signature drinks the rum punch, it was beautifully crafted , worthy of any magazine ad, but...where was the rum?? ordered 3, hardly a buzz...very tasty but watered down. beers and wines came nicely chilled, so that's what we'll stick to in the future. tried the lobster bisque, extremely salty...and no lobster, looked like and tasted like a generic GRAVY. now for the positives, excellent location, with indoor, outdoor and bar seating. tried the fried oysters, lobster roll and fish&chips, all very good to excellent, in fact the fish&chips appeared to be made properly from scratch (vs. package elsewhere) so definitely a go to item, as well as the calamari. i heard from other patrons to stay away from shrimp cocktail and the burger, overpriced and disappointing. restroom located down a dark corridor, suggest improved lighting, and regular maintenance, could be tad bit larger also. read more

Had dinner with three of my girlfriends on a Friday night at View. As for our current situation, their outdoor dining was well spaced out and cleanly! We ordered a few margaritas which were refreshing and tasty! To start we ordered the baked clams and calamari. The calamari was delicious, perfectly fried, tender and in a yummy Thai sauce with peanuts and sesame seeds! We devoured it. The baked clams were tasty, but a little dry, definitely seemed over broiled to heat up. For our meals we ordered 2 orders of bang bang shrimp tacos, one order of mahi mahi tacos and one order of Baja fish tacos. All the tacos were very tasty and we very much enjoyed them! There were three tacos to an order and they weren't giant but they also weren't tiny! Great portion! We ordered 4 sides of fries as well, as they were individual portions. They're spiced with old bay and were crispy. The service wasn't terrible, drinks came quickly! However we did have to ask for tartare sauce quite a few times. All in all it was a nice meal with a great view and I would definitely go back to try more of the menu! read more

Ordered through DoorDash. Food was excellent. Lobster roll was solid, crab cakes and baked clams were excellent. Shrimp cocktail was great. Only issue was we ordered 12 and only got 4, had to get credit from DoorDash. Overall the food was excellent and travelled well for a delivery. We can't wait to go in person and enjoy their food and the view. (We assume there's a view, if not the name is wonky). read more

I went here with my family for Father's Day and it was a great choice! The staff was friendly, attentive, & overall amazing. The food was delicious & we were so satisfied! It was a perfect day! Thank you Jimmy, Lory, & Melanie! read more