50 Best American Restaurants near Brightwaters

“Staff, food, service, atmosphere and drinks are all stellar!“

“I just had another amazing lunch at Zest. The portions are VERY generous and the food is always amazing. The chef is a culinary artist.“

“Amazing food and service ! So glad I finally tried it . Took my family there for New Year’s Eve. It was perfect. Looking forward to going back.“

“I became a regular diner to Riley’s a couple of years ago. Gotta tell ya, the food is as good as any high restaurant I eat at and I dine out a lot. Fun, delicious, quality menu that has never once disappointed on any item, ever. Yes it is mostly basic pub food but so are 50% of the restaurants on Long Island now and Fibbers is perfect and priced more than fair. Can’t remember the servers but the two ladies are always right there, refills on drinks, food on time and always with a smile regardless how busy they are. Come back soon guys! You are the best of EI“

“Everything that my family have eaten from this amazing place has been delicious! Only one more item left to try which gives us a reason to go back ! Then plan to do a lot of replete orders.“

“5/5 stars! We had an awesome experience at this place! Amazing food & cute yummy cocktails! This is my new go to spot!“

“Great food, great service, reasonsble price.“

“Nice experience, very different and eclectic menu that changes every Wednesday. But do have some house staples.“

“Really great spot for drinks and food, plenty of delicious creative options! Big fan always coming back, and it helps to know they have help out amazing organizations as well!“

“I was greeted by the most pleasant, professional young lady named Ayanna. She immediately brought us to the table of our choice and then inform us that she would also be our server. She did not leave until she informed us of menu options that she thought we might be interested in and asked us if there was anything that we needed right away. When I told her to give us a little bit of time, she pleasantly agreed and did hesitate to frequently check on us to see if she could meet our needs. I ordered a cocktail for myself and a drink for my son, who accompanied me, and we placed our dinner order. Our food was served promptly and it was hot and delicious. Throughout dinner, she checked on us frequently to ensure we had everything that we needed. She also made pleasant conversation which I greatly appreciated as this was my first time at an Applebee’s location. She has gained you a customer for life. The food and the atmosphere was wonderful, but Ayanna definitely may be experience worthwhile.“

“I did a take out order at the East Islip location. The food was good but the super melts do not seem to have much meat on them like they use to. If the prices are going up with less portions that’s going to be a problem for Friendly’s. I would hate to see them go out of business because I love Friendlys too!!“

“Service and cuisine was excellent. Staff was very friendly and eager to please.“

“Penguin was here. Had a Chicken Caesar Salad“

“Best food I ever had is at your place“

“Love this place!!! Decorated beyond for every holiday, great food and excellent service. My daughter’s compliments to the chef!!!! 🌹💞💌“

“Great food, great atmosphere, and a friendly staff all at a reasonable price. Highly recommend The Rock Burger!“

“Food here was so good and pretty big portions!!! The price and service here was so wonderful, and the waitress was so kind and helpful! Will definitely be coming back here again! :)

Previously was a vegan restaurant and I am pleased to say the new owners (now called Hispano-American Restaurant serving hispanic food) are doing an amazing job with the service and food!“

“I didn't even realize this Friday's was here, so many have closed that I used to frequent. Our server was Anthony B and he was lovely. He reviewed our entire order before walking away, our food was delicious and came quickly. He checked on us several times and a very pleasant attitude. We will definitely come back and I hope to see him again.“

“Went on a Tuesday night which happened to be Karaoke night. It was a fun evening with a full house of people of all ages. I had the Lobster Bisque (excellent) and the fried clams, also good. I intend to make it a regular stop. It is outdoor dining only.“

“the fish bowls are such a good drinking investment lol !!“

“Walk off the ferry in Ocean Beach and walk into the best restaurant on the Great South Bay. The location, service, and food are unsurpassed. The Curry Shrimp is spiced to perfection. It is a generous portion, but you will want more. Lunch or dinner is a Five Star experience.“

“I am Bri ! I really enjoyed my time here . Especially because of the person that was attending me . Mal had such a good vibe which made the time there 10x better . She’s definitely someone to brightens someone’s day ! So if you go here ask MAL to be your server :) !!“

“Lily Flannagans is one of my go to restaurants. The atmosphere is welcoming. The food is always delicious. The service is friendly and efficient. On this night we shared calamari for an appetizer. Served at a perfect temperature and very flavorful. We both had the salmon which was very tasty. It came with risotto and asparagus and artichokes. The portions were perfect. My vodka martini was delicious and made to perfection by our favorite bartender Noah. I highly recommend this establishment.“

“Very nice people and good food.“

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“Friendly accommodating staff. Beautiful water and sunset views. Food and service was great. The cocktails were even better.“

“Amazing food!! We look forward to them coming to Dark Revolution every time! Thanks guys!!“

“I was in town from Florida visiting cousins & they heard great things about this place, so we figured we would try it out! Well, it did NOT disappoint in every way! The decor and vibe is really cool with a beach/nautical theme. The food and drinks were delicious! The roasted brussel sprouts & the Shepherd’s Pie was to die for! Our waitress, Nicole, was great and funny! The bartenders, Joe & Katie, made amazing & different cocktails and were so warm & attentive! They had a one man band singing who was really talented! We even met the owners who could not be more welcoming, friendly and attentive making sure we were having a great time and we were happy with everything! If I lived here, I would definitely come here often, and definitely will be returning on my next visit! Check this everything out for sure….and you’re welcome in advance!!?????“

“Last Wednesday I was at Davis vision works and we walk to the restaurant for lunch whem we get the we were standing up for almost 15 minutes waiting for someone to give us a table. finally whem someone come to us and without asking if we need a table rigth away he say is was 15 mint wait, me while the restaurant wasn't even packed it was a lot of table empty and even like that he was going to make us to wait more. really bad service and rude attention. we have money to pay it wasn't like we were asking for a free table. people are really racist at this place. I don't recommend“

“My family and I visited on Sunday, November 16, 2025, and had Gianna as our server. She greeted us with a smile and gave us time to decide what we wanted to order. She made appetizer recommendations, and we went with the loaded fries.

The main meal arrived HOT; maybe I should have waited just a minute to sample my skillet meal! Gianna was always available for us and made sure that our glasses were never empty. She is a valuable asset to Applebee's East Islip.

We WILL be asking to have Gianna as our server from now on!“

“Thank you for the great job they did for Juliana’s shower“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“I cannot BELIEVE that I have lived in Copiague for almost 2 years now and I have NOT been to Cantina Bay yet. Already one of my favorite places in the 3 Villages (Amityville, Copiague, Lindenhurst). Went back to back k Saturday and Sunday with my girlfriend. Going back tonight and again this weekend! See y'all there (am the tall Aryan looking dude - can't miss me ?)

Parking: Deep in Tanner Park. Hidden behind bushes. Turn left when you the Skate Park is on your right“

“We've had great experiences at Nu. It's a quiet spot, usually, and the food is really great. We always get filet mignon or their pork chop, which is fabulous. Their wine list is great, and the service is always top notch. I'm kind of a snob when it comes to service. I like to have great service but also be left alone, which is exactly what they do. The servers have always been attentive and professional. They know what to recommend and can advise you on the menu. I have to repeat. Their food is GREAT! although I do always order the filet mignon. It's the best .“

“Great food great staff indoor outdoor dining“

“the best one around. love it“

“This place in particular is close to home, but we going there not just because good food, good environment, and great service, the real reason is because my daughter loves their food and dessert and her friends visit this place also and they are planning to make this place a friends meeting place, in the near future.but you should go there and make this place your favorite place to dine out with family and friends.“

“Wonderful place !!! Nyasia the best barmaid in the place !!!!“

“Wanted to find somewhere relaxed to grab dinner and this was it. Very nice atmosphere, food portions were plentiful, and all of the ingredients were fresh. I had gotten chips, salsa, and guac for an appetizer; loved that it was both salsa and guac. Would absolutely return and recommend to others.“

“….….Best place on earth………“

“Great restaurant ‼️💕🦋💕Beautifully decorated and the food was delicious ❤️“

“The team made us feel genuinely welcome with their warm and caring service. Every dish was prepared perfectly, full of rich taste and clearly made with attention. The atmosphere outside is beautiful and relaxing, making it a great spot to enjoy drinks either before or after a meal. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would happily visit again.“

“The food was soooo delicious. My husband I were cwlebrating our 6th Anniversary and had a WeekDay Luncheon Date. Totally Superb down to the very last drop. We ate every buttery morsel. We each had the Grilled Salmon, Lobster and Shrimp Trio with Mashed potatoes loaded with Lobster Sauce on top and a side of their broccolli which was insanely delicious!!! We will most definitly coming back. Staff was very attentive and friendly and very accomodating. Thank You for such a wonderful experience!“

“Great cozy little place with the greatest staff and good food. It’s a must try“

“I recently hosted my daughter’s Bridal Shower Brunch at Bayberry. Everything about our experience was exceptional. The staff was helpful and accommodating, the menu options were extensive and delish and the chic atmosphere was the perfect setting for the vibe we wanted to achieve. I highly recommend Bayberry for your next event or night out ❣️“

“This place has excellent food all around. The wings are big, cooked to perfection and all of the sauces are delicious. John the owner takes pride in his business and it shows in the quality. Go here for a bite, beer and a game.“

“excellent food, the service is awesome. Colleen was excellent. cocktails are awesome. they have unique specials.“

“Me and my wife attend bingo every Wednesday night at Farrell's in West Islip We love the atmosphere, food and the people here are great. The DJ Pat that hosts bingo is awesome he keeps the atmosphere alive all night long. I highly recommend coming here on Wednesday nights Pat really can draw a crowd so get here early cuz the the place packs out. There's always something going on here at Farrell's.“

“Beautiful, fun spot with great food and cocktails!“

“We were here for my nephew's birthday (his favorite place). Great experience overall. I know the company has gone through some changes over the past few years and to me it shows. Staff and service at this location were great and the food met my expectations...especially the front hostess who showed my son the live lobster tank (she was very kind to him).“