50 Best American Restaurants near Brookhaven

“The service was excellent and the food excellent, received in a timely manner. We went during restaurant week upon my son's suggestion since they've eaten there before. Very happy with his choice of painters, will definitely be back again, the steaks, scallops and everything was wonderful Michele the server was very attentive. A+++++“

“The vibe and atmosphere of this lovely place is immaculate. Immediately, I felt like I was transported in a Victorian picture book.And the food and tea were positively delectable. The taste of that white chocolate scone with the cream and strawberry jam still lingers on mind.Delia has crafted a delightful little place here and I wholeheartedly recommend.“

“Had a great experience when my family and I were there the food was exceptional and our waitress autumn was so attentive friendly and helpful when suggesting drinks specials and appetizers! Thanks autumn for a great experience: we will return again soon!!“

“One of my favorite restaurants! Every course offers great choices. Our daughter is vegan and there is always one or 2 options available for her, as well. The fish and meat are always accompanied by flavorful, interesting vegetables and starches. The wine options are plentiful. The decor is both attractive and comfortable with tables distanced for personal space. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and well established. Really nice dining experience.“

“I cannot say enough good things about this place. Highly recommend! Food is mouthwatering and the ambiance is everything I need during dinner. I am obsessed with the duck. My husband loves the pork and sweet potatoes. Service is always excellent. Don’t think twice just go and you’ll be happy you across this gem of a “

“A charming, well-run restaurant that we are lucky to have in our town. Operated by wonderful people who make fabulous food. I can’t believe I waited so long to check it out. My father and I will be frequenting Wings Cafe for a long time to come.“

“At this point we’ve had 5 different orders. And all are awesome.Greek salad (x3 because it’s that good compared to anything else nearby… even all the Greek spots).Fish and chips (best I’ve had in quite a while, it’s a must try)Shrimp taco'sSteak bowlThe burgerWould recommend each of these!“

“My wife thought the Chicken Francese was a bit bland and potatoes were runny but my Chicken Parm was excellent (Tasty and didn't need a knife to cut it). The Calamari was the best I've had...and I've had it everywhere from Montauk to NYC to Florida to California. None better. The wait staff was appropriately attentive and Ron is always a gracious host.“

“Went here for the first time. I was immediately impressed by the fact that when I ordered a lamb gyro they cooked/heated up the meat along with the gyro flatbread on the grill. This way my sandwich was piping hot and tasted fresher than places that usally keep a hot tray for the meats and dish it out. Service was also friendly. I will be back!“

“The food here is fine. No culinary adventure, but respectable. The people here however are wonderful. Friendly, pleasant, and really make you feel welcome. Great place to get your grub on, and before your leave, get the best carrot cake you've ever tasted.“

“My first time there, of course I didn’t know what to expect. The woman behind the counter let me know she’d be right with me since I had been waiting in line while she was busy preparing other’s food. I appreciated that. It’s obviously a family-run business and that’s very admirable. It was so cute seeing the little toddler daughter behind the counter interacting with her mother. Anyway the food was very tasty and the woman did not skimp on anything, not even the oxtails. The prices are on the high side, but the portion sizes are respectable considering that. I will go back and I recommend this restaurant to anyone who happens to be in the Medford NY area of Long Island“

“Peter’s is our new place for breakfast when we go out. We used to go to the place down the road but the staff at Peters is so warm and welcoming! Our breakfast always comes out quick is plentiful and reasonably priced. Peter’s will be our place from now on, you won’t be disappointed !“

“I’ve done the “One Bite” tour around Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island—I’ve gone to the hole-in-the-wall word-of-mouthers, too. Vincent’s Pizza Truck is undoubtedly up there with the best of them. The plain pie is perfectly dressed; the crust, thoughtfully caramelized with the right hint of char. Expect a crisp bite with great chew and the right balance of sauce to cheese to top a pie as thin as these. Do not skip out on an opportunity to eat here. The staff is always friendly and well-spirited, really rounding out the experience as a whole.“

“Food and atmosphere was great. Service was bad, the waitress asked us if it was out first time, we answered yes. She then tells us that its fine, shell give us more time and if we have questions let her know. We finish our drinks and she never came back to check if we needed refills, we had to get another waitress attention. We waited awhile after finishing our meal for the bill, almost as if we had been forgotten about. When she finally came over to process the payment, she handed the card machine with the tip already set to 25% and told us "just hit accept and proceed and your good". Besides the poor service the food was excellent.“

“Visited for dinner on a Saturday night. Started by ordering drinks, Bourb-Berry and their cider cinnamon drink. Both were extremely enjoyable and tasty, a good size drink without been overpriced. For starters we shared the buttermilk fried chicken which was very satisfying and a good portion to share between 2 people. Our main meals were their old fields burger and squid ink linguine. Both meals were great and very tasteful. Service was very good, our waiter was very friendly and visited our table often to ensure everything was up to our liking. I would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try if you are in the area.“

“We have eaten in the Athens Diner a number of times, for breakfast, this time lunch. It is clean, the staff are happy to serve, the food is delicious and served attractively. I had a roast beef on whole wheat bread, so good! Thank you so much! Oh! Parking has always been esay!“

“From service to presentation to flavor, North Tavern is absolutely wonderful. The Italian Toast appetizer is a great way to start the meal for a salad/bread plate beginning. The Fish Tasting had beautiful presentation and the flavor was phenomenal! Rounding the dinner off with a warm brownie recommended by our server was the way to go! Thank you to the owners, server, and especially to the chefs; my family and I talked about the meal on the way home… until it was too much and then had the change the subject. ?“

“Went to The Tiki Bar for my cousins birthday on Saturday. Had an amazing time. Drinks were great, hospitality was spot on. The live music was just an extra layer that made the night even more enjoyable.Tiki bar is great place for good food/drinks, dancing, fun and of course picture perfect spot to see the sunset. Definitely will go back to the Tiki Bar. Loved it so much I had to buy a t-shirt before I left!“

“Good food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere. The French toast, toast with goat cheese, and vegan pancakes were all good. I'm glad the person at the counter let me know that the pancakes would have a different texture because of the almond flour so I wasn't put off by it; the flavor was really good so that made up for them not being fluffy.“

“These guys have really good burgers. A nice patty-probably flat-top cooked (so it's not charred). Enough toppings for the price, and the bacon isn't that cheap pre-cooked nonsense. The staff is always friendly here, so that's a definite plus. I don't drink so I'll only comment on their delicious food.“

“It’s a great little place for a unique twist on some classic meals.Kid-friendliness: Donuts as bread for a chicken sandwich, sometime us adults have to even let the kid come out of us - but if your having any trouble the kitchen is more than accommodating“

“Food was fantastic! We wanted something different and decided to check this local place out. The wings were fresh and crispy with amazing sauce. Fresh bread with dinner. Our main dishes were shrimp parm, chicken Marsala, and penne ala vodka. All of those dishes were phenomenal. After, we ordered some freshly made desserts. Every part of the meal was amazing. Definitely will return!“

“We have come here several times, and the food is always fresh and well prepared. I am writing this review today specifically about the service level, which is exceptional. On what might be the busiest weekend of the year in Patchogue (St. Paddy’s Day), the servers and bar staff were attentive and fast! In addition, I left my card in the restaurant and the owner himself came after us and hand delivered it. Consider us regulars each time we visit the village. ?“

“I was actually at Flanigan‘s a week ago. Our food was delicious, the wine was very good, but the best part of the experience was the waitress, Sarah. She never stopped smiling, even though she was running around like crazy came over several times to make sure everything was fine. She is a very special server.“

“The food we got was delicious. My wife had the cauliflower crust flatbread, which was a little sweeter than she expected because of the jam on it, but still very good, and I had the fish and chips. The dunks were also very good and the ambiance was a lot of fun. We sat at the high tops in the bar which is more of the loud and a lot going on seeing...because it's a bar of course which is what we wanted that night, however there were much much quieter and low key tables in the back of the restaurant for the sit down eating experience. This one is now added to our regular list of places to go.“

“I can’t say enough about this place. Been going here for a couple years with my family and it’s a great experience every time. The baked and steamed clams are top tier apps and you can’t go wrong with the tuna tacos either. For your entrees the salmon or bbq braised short rib are solid choices as well as any of their seafood dishes. Would highly recommend this little spot to anyone going on a date or going out with their family!“

“For a vegan, nothing much to choose from without modifying menu options. Servers were polite and ready to help. Music was a bit too loud, but patrons seemed to really enjoy the place.Vegetarian options: Needs expanding and more creativity. So many restaurants now have a Beyond burger, salads without cheese/egg, etc.Kid-friendliness: Kids not offered activity like coloring page/crayons, doesn't seem children-oriented.“

“Had a great lunch here with a coworker. Views were great and the food was very good. The Thai chili wings and the cob salad, I can attest, are spot on. The only thing keeping this place from five stars with me is the dining room is a bit cramped. Nevertheless, I'll be back with the wife. She'll enjoy it too I'm sure.“

“Food and drinks were great. Our waiter came to our table as soon as we were seated and checked in throughout our meal to see if we needed anything. The pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries was really good.Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant and restroom are both accessible.“

“The bench is our guilty pleasure. We come here for date night, with the family and I've hosted networking events here. The food is always excellent and the service is great. We're OBSESSED. Best place in Three Village!Kid-friendliness: Great dining room, and lots of kid focused event nights!“

“From Christmas week, 12/26.I'm a bit behind with Burger reviewsThis burger was awesome.I have been here before, last September, but did not post a review here about itI ordered it my usual medium rare, and they cooked it exactly the way I liked it.The meat blend they used is spectacular....It really hit my tastebuds the right way.The bun was fresh, a bit soft, but held up well against the juicy burger..The price was right , $14.50 WITH bacon and cheese.The fries were crispy as I like them.My dining partner had the French Onion Soup, as it was one of the Specials. She said it was up there with one of the best she's had in a while.The service was great!!! Our waitress was quick, professional, upbeat, and funnyIt was busy, as they have a few popular specials on Tuesdays, one being a $22 porterhouse.. The table next to us both ordered it, and they said they loved it.Thanks MerissaThey have their own parking lot, but it fills up quick..There is also street parking. I've never had a problem thereThis burger is in my Top Tier , Top 5 territory..Which is getting very crowded.I'm going to have to budge my stubbornness thinking I can decide the 5 best, when there are truly numerous "TopTier" burgers on Long Island, and on my Radar Screen; which is all of Suffolk County, and an occasional foray into the 516 territory.Cavanaughs, Blue Point“

“This deli is so underrated! I can’t believe I’ve been so close the whole time and never heard of it! I decided to try after craving a gyro and was so impressed. I also ordered the bean and cheese pupusas which were fantastic. The spanish food is as authentic as it gets around here. Highly recommend this place!! Will most definitely be coming back.“

“Amazing low-key Mexican diner. Great limited short order menu. The roja sauce with the complimentary chips was great. I ordered chicken enchiladas which came ina green sauce topped with chopped steak and a fried egg. The horchata was delicious. Muy bueno.“

“We have been going to swolehouse for sometime now. Everytime we come here we are always greeted with a smile. The owner is so nice and all the employees there are just as knowledgeable! We usually go on Thursdays and the sweetest lady is working there. The meals taste absolutely amazing, along with their shakes! So happy we decided to try swolehouse! We are now hooked!Highly recommend“

“We love this place! Food is ALWAYS Excellent! The owner Santos is a pleasure to speak to. This place is the perfect option when you don’t want to cook and don’t want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on dinner and way better than those places that are super expensive . Highly recommend !“

“This place is the absolute best!! I cannot rave enough about the food. It's so hard to find, healthy, fresh clean food around here. I LOVE knowing that I can always order food that fits my lifestyle from Gourmels. Not only health but delicious and satisfying. Do yourself a favor and give it a try.Dietary restrictions: I eat a very restrictive diet and I absolutely love the build your own bowl options. Loaded with protein and fresh veggies. Just perfect!“

“??????????The food was great here and service was amazing! I’m from Queens, NYC and I had some business here, so I decided to stop by to grab a bite. This place is definitely my favorite diner! It’s too bad it’s so far from where I live.“

“Peter’s on the Green is a little hidden gem at the Bellport Country Club. My review is based on my wine which tasted a bit sour but this is coming from someone that is hard to please LOL. My sibling and I visited at the end of November 2023 for an afternoon lunch on a Saturday. Our meals came with a salad, mine was Greek and it was delicious. My brother got a chicken dino and I ordered an Uncle Peter (chicken, cheese, pasta…) and we shared a yummy dessert. We both took leftovers home and enjoyed them at a later time. I think the menu selection is great, location is gorgeous and the bathrooms could use an update. Overall, it’s a solid option for a nice lunch.“

“Amazing amazing amazing! Me and my wife come here for special occasions, our anniversary, her 40th birthday, and it is worth every single penny and then even more! The food is absolutely to die for, every bite is balanced and seasoned to absolute perfection. We've never been to a place that's done it more right than La Plage.Mufasa was not only an incredibly attentive, kind and knowledgeable waiter, he was a somerlier to boot! Can't wait to come back!“

“Eat + Drink in Shoreham is a fantastic dining spot! The atmosphere was great, creating the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal. The food is delicious, and the service is exceptional. Whether it's a special occasion or a casual night out, this place delivers. Five stars all around!“

“Love this location, it’s so clean. Been there several times! The host Jesse is nice and friendly. Our go-to servers, Alyssa C and Rob A, are attentive, fun and sweet. They give us the best service. The manager Jill is also very sweet!I definitely recommend this location!“

“I'll start off by saying I've come here 3 times in a 10 day span....I'm not proud of it but I am VERY happy to have finally tried this place. Standard pub/American sport bar feel, friendly staff and great food. I didn't even know I liked French dips until I came here. The sampler is great. While it's all your standard apps (wings/mozz sticks/potato skins/onion rings) they're all great. The loaded French dip is 5/5. Very happy to have finally come in here after wanting to try it for so long. They've definitely got themselves a new regular!“

“I have to say I love this bar.. we feel like family when we go here. Atmosphere is great. Food is delicious, service is great.. they need more places like this around. There’s also a location in westbury. I definitely recommend the HONEY GLAZE WINGS! Delicious!!“

“4.5 stars is about rightThis is my first time here never been here before I didn't even know it existed went into watch the Jets game really great place for TVs everywhere I mean they had everything on You know it's like watching the Jets they're terrible They lost terribly their season's terrible so they have a few other things on there's like a college game on and then there was like some MMA women's fighting It was just a lot of things to look at.Very pretty young bartender and Alexis and I didn't catch the other woman's name but they were both really niceHere's the exampleAnd the reason why I gets one star offI ordered a Miller lite It was flat so there's your one star off really flat I haven't had a Miller Lane foreverNow he's with a bunch of guys and they were drinking Miller lite out of a pitcher.When I went to leave I said Oh I just had the 1 Miller lights to no worries I'll put it on their bill You don't owe.anything.Now that's a great bartender bartender knows their patrons and when they're coming back when the by when the buyback all those of things something other places could really use and learn about is buybacks and courtesy.So I asked for some change just so I could tip her five bucksI'll definitely be back here especially to watch the Jets lose!Possibly for the super bowlHave the shrimp fajitas for sureFriends said they were good ?“

“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!“

“A very nice and decent sized restaurant, was not busy at all when I walked in for lunch, our waitress was very nice and the food I ordered was very tasty and filling. Can’t go wrong with this restaurant. I just came here for the first time in a while, and now, I need to come here more often.“

“We visit Long Island a few times per year and we never miss a visit or two or three to the Lake Grove Diner. The food is delicious, fresh and plentiful. Peter is so hardworking and friendly. We thought he was the owner as he treats this place as if it were his own. The staff is great. We love this place!“

“Seating area has shade, but not much elsewhere. Food is somewhat pricey given the fact that it's on the beach. Outdoor bar. You can only drink in the designated areas because of New York State laws. Excellent for laying on the beach and watching sunsets (Note: Long Island North Shore is somewhat rocky).Another side note: Last time I was here the bar area, they had somewhat of a bee issue. Apparently they've discovered that there are sugars and protein to be had, so they come around. No one was stung last I saw.“

“Was very happy with our experience having our daughter’s first birthday in their beautiful party room! The food was delicious, service great, and such a nice atmosphere. Coordinating the party with Jenn was an easy and pleasant experience! Thanks for a great time!“

“Every time I come here the food is great and so is the service, but it's a once in a while dine for me as it's a bit priceyParking: Yk, depending on the day and what time, there's either plenty of parking or there's no good spots.“