37 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“

“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've. been a customer since they opened decades ago, and the food is always well prepared and innovative, as well as being delicious. Service is unobtrusive but excellent. Cocktails are well made. It's always a treat to dine here.“

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

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

“Delicious breakfast, I really enjoyed it.“

“Great food & service! Prices not so bad“

“A huge thank you to Broadway Market for creating the most beautiful (and absolutely delicious) cake for my mom’s 60th birthday 🎂✨ It was truly the centerpiece of the night and made her celebration even more special.The design was stunning, and every detail was perfect you exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you for helping make such a meaningful milestone unforgettable 🩶🖤“

“We were there for my friend's baby shower. The food was excellent and we got a large selection of dishes. Our waitress, Nicole, was an absolute rockstar!! She helped with set up, made sure everyone had what they needed, and even helped calm down my friend's nephew who was having a bit of a meltdown. Would 100% recommend anyone to have an event there!“

“Excellent service, great environment, and great food.“

“Love this place, best tasting 🍟 fries. I've been coming here with my boys for years now and not sure if I ever wrote a review. Food is delicious, service is always great. It's good to have an establishment like this within the community. Thank you for all your hard work and service. If you haven't eaten here before, please consider. This is my go to diner spot. My 3 sons enjoy eating here as do I.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Everything was so delicious“

“Did a mobile pick up order for work. Jillian (general manager) and Carl were so patient and helpful. I love coming here, staff like them, Scott and Mel are always so kind and accommodating. Love this place! Service is always excellent and food is perfect“

“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 love Howard’s!! Caryn is the best!“

“Great service cozy atmosphere great food“

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

“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.“

“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 :) !!“

“We had an amazing night celebrating my wife’s surprise 60th birthday celebration. Not only was the food, service and atmosphere amazing…..we could not have pulled this off without Elsa. She was there every step of the way and so pleasant. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was flawless! Elsa, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You made us feel like family.“

“Sunday afternoon and we stopped in for a bite. Our server Charlie was very busy but did an awesome job. The food was really good. My dish pasta arrived hot and perfectly cooked. My wife's steak was tender and well seasoned. Very good experience“

“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“

“Had a great experience here last night. The food was cooked perfectly. Enjoyed some of the best baked clams I’ve ever had. The drinks looked very creative as well. The skirt steak was tender and marinated in a delicious marinade. The service was helpful but it wasn’t a rushed experience by any means. The patio is dog friendly as well. I will be back!“

“Food is always good, and the service is always very friendly! 😊👍“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Vincent and his team are top notch. Could not have asked for a better experience! The food was incredible and my guests were excited and super pleased. The interactions from Vincent and his staff made the party rock. Highly recommend for your next gathering, you won't be disappointed.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Had breakfast with a friend. I can’t say enough about the quality of the food. I will definitely return.“

“Wow wow wow. Just went there for a party, the pulled pork was crazy! Mac and cheese: insane. But the leader in the clubhouse was the beef on a Stick. Great food. Fun atmosphere. Amazing experience, I’ll be back.“