50 Best American Restaurants near Brookhaven

“Painter’s is where portion sizes border on the absurd and service moves at lightning speed. On Father’s Day, with the parking lot packed, we braced for a long wait, but were seated instantly, perhaps by restaurant wizardry. The staff? Efficient, friendly, and impressively attentive despite being slammed. The craft beer selection? Solid, featuring multiple IPAs, including Sand City’s local legend, "Oops I Hopped My Pants." And the food? Each dish arrived in comical abundance, leaving us marveling at the sheer generosity of Painter’s kitchen. Massive portions, incredible flavors. As for dessert, Painter’s offers a parade of palate-pleasing perfection. A symphony of sweets so spectacular they silence self-restraint. Countless confections, crafted with precision, passion, and pure decadence. Bring an appetite, a to-go container, or maybe your Wegovy shot.“

“Very relaxing cozy tea room, delicious deserts and finger sandwiches, many teas to choose“

“I love the atmosphere and the food and cocktails! I haven’t been for a very long time. I am handicap, I use a walker and sometimes a wheelchair and your place is not accessible The ramp is steep and you cannot get to the rest rooms. I’m sure you don’t have many complaints regarding this issue, but I would love to be able to enjoy your tiki bar/ restaurant once again. Thank you !“

“Went with gf had great time from the pretzel croissant to the amazing flowerless cake everything was delicious. Has great view of port Jeff. Staff is friendly Deff going back. And offer seasonal menu“

“I was a bit disappointed that items that show on the menu that showed on open table were not on the menu at the restaurant. As this restaurant is about 30 minutes away I might not have gone if I thought that the menu was not correct. It showed a 2lb lobster out of the shell for 50.00 needless to say there was no mention of it on the menu at the restaurant“

“Delicious breakfast, I really enjoyed it.“

“The best breakfast and price I have found in suffolk county!!!!!“

“Outstanding food ! Great value. Great staff! Go as soon as you can!!!“

“Great chicken sandwiches, 3 different ones between us and everyone raved about them and drinks were great!“

“Crystal A is the nicest server ever!! I tried boneless wings for the first time and she asked what kind of sauce. I had no idea. Brought me all of them on the side. Tolerated my mild over sharing and accepted my high five offer. Give her a raise now!!!“

“Thank You Craig for taking care of us, Excellent Food and Service, Large Portions We will be back !“

“It was great place to eat at too and good food also“

“First visit. Brian and Beth were very welcoming drinks food and atmosphere great will return soon“

“The food was great and being tthat it looked like they need more help. The server was great and very friendly“

“I went to this location with my family. The food was good my husband had the steak and it was cooked perfectally. Ihad the ribs they were delish. Our waitress Anna was so sweet respectful, professional and responsive. The staff all seemed to be having a good time. The atmosphere was upbeat. Thanks Anna for being so kind to my grandaughter! And thanks for all the crayons!!!“

“Food was great. Kind of disappointed that I wasn't offered a refill to go when I asked for a to go box for my food. Guess the waitress was super busy.“

“My mom and I hosted a baby shower here, just this past weekend, and we feel we need to scream from the rooftops just how amazing it was! The staff was phenomenal, anything we needed they were right there to help! The food was stellar and all of our guests were talking about how they wish they could load up to go containers from the buffet! If you ever have to throw an event, do yourself the favor and check them out! The owner is the nicest guy and really just went above and beyond to help make the shower perfect! If I could give more than 5 stars I would !!“

“We had my brothers 40th birthday at The Broadway Market everything turned out amazing. The staff was very friendly, food was great, and the atmosphere was nice and clean. All of my guests had a great time.“

“Very good food.. great service.. will be back..😉“

“This cozy spot on the golf course has left the best impressions! Hospitable staff, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide list of specials and wonderful variety. I recommend to everyone! It’s my go to for brunch with the kids and working lunches.“

“To start my review, I just wish there were more stars in the food and service category. Trio deserves 10 ⭐'s for both.This restaurant handles two types of food service, restaurant seating and catering for small to large parties. I've now experienced both. My most recent was a repast after a funeral. When everyone is emotional, the last thing the family needs is problems with the food service. Well, in our case, more people showed up than were originally expected. The staff at Trio didn't miss a beat. They set up additional tables in a flash and quickly had the tables set. We had buffet style dining and the selection was outstanding, with something for everyone. From soup to nuts, everything was delicious. They had fish, beef, vegetarian selections and even offered coffee and dessert. (by the way, if I had known how good the desserts would've been, I might have eaten a little less dinner.)The service is impeccable, everything is clean and fresh, the linens and tablecloths were spotless.I'd like to add that Trio is on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club. You can grab lunch and drinks after you play, just show up and they accommodate parties of all sizes. You won't be disappointed!“

“Great service cozy atmosphere great food“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice place in Port Jefferson Village, delicious coffee.“

“The Bellport offers great food in a very pleasant atmosphere. In addition it is in a nice location for a stroll to the marina afterwards.“

“Everything was so delicious“

“It's just an event space. Perfect for meetings and medium sized events. There was food served but it was catered by someone other then owners.

Parking: Location was difficult to find parking and the way the parking lot is very difficult to maneuver“

“My family and I went backcountry camping in the wilderness section of the campground. The beach was beautiful with lots of interesting finds from the ocean! It can get very cold and windy, so keep that in mind when planning your attire and camp set up.

We also stumbled across an interesting arrangement of props that could either be a ritualistic site of a religion I don't know about or an art exhibit. Still pretty cool though!“

“Our meal at Chatter's was great! The service was top-notch, thanks to Amanda. The food was served quickly and the presentation was great. Amanda really impressed us with her customer service skills! Chatter's is lucky to have such a dedicated staff member.“

“We love Wings. The food is great. Staff very friendly. Its a nice cozy place to have breakfast“

“Best heroes ever!!! Been going there for 30 years!!!“

“This Applebee’s is probably the nicest one I’ve ever been to!
Went as a large group for lunch, and didn’t call ahead (apologies wasn’t my idea!) but they were very accommodating and everything still came out fast.
The food was very good, and as I mentioned did not take long from order time to table. Portion sizes are also very large for the price! Looking at $10-$20 per person without drinks. (Average for our group was about $15 before drinks)
The waitress was very nice, and spent an appropriate amount of time checking on our table to refill drinks and see if we needed anything. Never felt like I had to ask for anything, and also served everyone a water which I always think is a nice touch.
Overall, great spot to grab lunch. The deals they have during the week also make it a great spot to go during a lunch break. Super sad I’m visiting as I’d love to come here again.“

“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Tap Room (Patchogue) (specifically the Patchogue location). We were invited to a family party, buffet-style. I reached out to the restaurant via email, because I wanted to make sure they could accommodate my daughters food allergies -- eggs, soy, sunflower seeds, tree nuts and peanuts, or I would plan ahead and pack snacks she could safely eat instead. The Culinary Director, Joseph Walsh, called me the next day. He spoke to me for awhile, went over her food allergies, made some suggestions, and assured me that he would come up with something she could safely eat. The morning of the party, he sent me an email to confirm we were coming and his suggestions for a safe meal (rice and beans sauteed with bell peppers, chicken cutlet w/ no egg, and a mixed fruit salad). I emailed him back that just rice and beans and the fruit salad would be fine, because she doesn't eat chicken. He emailed me back, concerned that rice and beans and a fruit salad wouldn't be enough, but I assured him it would be fine because she's only 7 and has anxiety over trying new foods at restaurants (understandably), so sticking with rice and beans and fruit salad, which she's comfortable with, would be perfect. At the event, Joseph told my relative that he wanted to talk to us, and when we arrived, he came to introduce himself, told me that he was making sure everything was prepared separately and would be ready for her shortly. Absolutely fantastic service. We truly, truly appreciated all his care and effort, because that's sadly not the norm most of the time when we try to eat out. Thank you Joseph at the Tap Room in Patchogue!“

“My daughter, granddaughter and I went there for an early dinner. Our server Joanne and the food made our experience really nice. Thank you very much.“

“ordered through slice and no where did it mention that I was ordering personal Pizzas. Ordered 2 pies thinking it would be enough for the whole family. Ended up having to order another pie from else where. Checked their website and it doesn't say anything about the size of the pizza either. pizza was good but I feel robbed“

“Ford's Garage delivers a fun, auto-themed dining experience with solid burgers and a vast beer selection. The unique decor stands out, though some find prices high. Service was great and the atmosphere was quite unique. The food quality was consistent and delicious. I recommend!!“

“this place is a gem. the food is fresh and tasty. the people are friendly. variety of food...burgers, tacos, halal (tasty chicken over basmati rice with lettuce and toppings) ....too much to list.... we've ordered from here twice and will be going back often!! I want to try a vanilla milkshake soon. very easy to get to. no traffic to fight either. GO HERE!!! *****“

“I had an issue on uber eats where my food wasn’t made correctly from a separate location. I called and honestly wasn’t the kindest at first because I thought I wasted my money. Both the worker at the front and Kevin the owner were so so kind despite it and helped this issue and made me a new order for half off. They were extremely kind and caring and I apologized over and over for my mistake as I also didn’t realize it was a separate location. They were so kind and so helpful I really appreciate their help as well as how this was handled.“

“Waitress doubled tip that we left on card. The Friendly’s in Shirley - food was good. It appears the waitress doubled her tip (the tip usually gets posted to the card at and of day separate from bill which is posted immediately). She was young pleasant, light skin, light brown hair with patches of blue and green in her hair. No where near worth a 16 dollar tip.“

“Excellent Service and atmosphere 🙂“

“Great service. The manager was around the whole time to make sure everything was great. This is the first applebees that I can absolutely give it 5 stars. The food is always great and the service amazing. This location is always clean. I wish all applebees were like this one.“

“Great place. Thank you from the US Military Vet MC“

“Great place for the kids and family. My son had an amazing birthday 🥳 we love this place.“

“Bliss is a friendly and professional restaurant to go anytime . The service is impeccable and cater to your every needs! They don't rush or pressure you into a quick service or push you out the door! The food is amazing no matter what you order and generous portions! I definitely recommend Bliss for a date night , family or friends gathering for a social evening! It's fairly priced menus as well as the cocktails or wine!“

“First time coming andwhat an unforgettable first experience! I came with my girls, and from the moment we walked in, the service was top-notch. John, the manager, went above and beyond to make us feel welcome—his kindness, humor, and hilarious dad jokes truly made our night! The staff was incredibly accommodating, letting us switch tables with no hassle, and our food came out lightning-fast. The atmosphere was warm, fun, and inviting. I’m already planning my next visit with my family! 10/10 recommend!“

“I was their yesterday and I haven't been there in a while but I had a great experience starting with my waiter Traves, extremely professional and very accommodating gentleman, the food was delicious and very large portions, the beer was ice cold on a 96 degree day was awesome, I will definitely be back very soon and hopefully Traves will be my waiter, see you later JOEY C.“

“Visiting Hurricane's Bar and Grill in Port Jefferson was an absolute delight! From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere. The menu boasts a fantastic array of delicious dishes, from juicy burgers to mouthwatering seafood options, all prepared to perfection. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring that our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. The cozy ambiance, combined with live music on select nights, added to the overall charm of this gem. We were blown away by the talented musician who entertained us throughout the evening, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to our dining experience. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a lively night out, Hurricane's Bar and Grill is definitely the place to be in Port Jefferson. Highly recommended!“

“Such a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, I ordered the Chef Custom Platter and also ordered the caramel churros, which were absolutely delicious. The portions are great and as someone who looks at ingredients and seed oils, they use cold pressed extra virgin olive oil in all their foods!“

“Food was absolutely fantastic tonight. Actually never had a bad meal here. Worth the price. Service was great too.“

“Exelente comida y Exelente servicio“

“Went to Grumpy Jack's to celebrate my granddaughter's H.S. graduation. We were a table of 22, seated upstairs. Our waitress, Joelle, was amazing. She was working the entire restaurant. The downstairs and our group upstairs. She was very pleasant, professional, and did a great job handling everything herself. The food was so good. There are so many food options on the menu, it caters to everyone's tastes. Definitely recommend going there and we will definitely go back. Looking forward to it!!“