50 Best American Restaurants near East Islip

“Pretty sure I just had one of the top 3 Reuben sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life, not even joking. It’s a Friday night and no shortage of customers here but still the service was fantastic, beer selection was great, my sandwich in particular was A++, and no one in my party had a bad word to say about theirs either. Definitely coming back for more!“

“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!!“

“I go here all the time with my friends we enjoy the place the workers are nice and positive and very fun to talk to and very out going. Michelle is the best one the food here is also amazing I love their waffle fries and the boneless wings.“

““The food is absolutely outstanding, the service is incredible, and Chef Mike is one of a kind. Do yourself a favor — if you’re in the area, stop in. You won’t be disappointed!!“

“What a find! When a little snow scares off lesser cafes from opening, Hometown pulls up the slack. Old school rugged mindsets and hearty meals for more than reasonable prices.I'm glad my usual breakfast stop was closed, Hometown is my new favorite!Eggs bacon toast and coffee done right. Came out fast after ordering. You cant go wrong.Fabulous service. I noted everyone knew customers names as they entered. That is a great sign. It was like being at an aunts home or at Grandma's.Cozy place with a fireplace going too!Forget the diners, hometown is the perfect stop.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Had the best private party experience! We booked my sister's 30th surprise party this past weekend and the staff was excellent and accommodating as well as the event coordinators we were in contact with prior to the event. I highly recommend booking a party here!“

“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.“

“The restaurant food and service was very good. However, no one likes to be served a martini in a champagne glass. It’s like drinking out of a bowl of soup. You should serve your martinis in the proper glasses.“

“I want to start by saying the buffalo chicken egg rolls are the best and I mean THE BEST Buffalo chicken egg rolls I have ever had. I got garlic parm wings as my main and they were also delicious. Came on a weekend and it was very busy with live music so make reservations!“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great music. Great people.“

“My new favorite restaurant! Everything is delicious and the staff is incredible.“

“Husk and Vine has been our go-to date night spot for years, so when it came time to plan my mother’s 70th birthday celebration, we knew exactly who to call—Chef Fran.
We wanted a Polynesian-themed menu, and if anyone could bring that vision to life, it was the Husk and Vine team. Chef Fran and his culinary staff are known for their creativity and fusion, and they absolutely delivered.

Chef took the time to listen to our ideas and dietary needs, crafting a menu that tied everything together beautifully. Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was!

If you haven’t visited Husk and Vine yet, make sure you do. It’s truly a must-visit experience.“

“good burger. clean. friendly. nobody annoyed me. that's a miracle“

“The food is always delicious. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“great food. and good ambiance.“

“BEST WINGS (simplest way to put it) Discovered them out East and now they're in Islip. Anthony's wings will ruin everybody else's. Crispy without being greasy and sauces are A+++. Go there.“

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

“The food is always fresh and deliciously prepared. Staff and owners are very friendly and accomodating for dietary restrictions (gluten free). Good bar too.“

“Penguin was here. Had a Chicken Caesar Salad“

“Very nice people and good food.“

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

“We had a very nice meal here back in October. Our server, Shannon, was outstanding and took excellent care of us. The location is fantastic, sitting right on the water and made for a very pleasant meal. We had the calamari appetizer (very good), the Sauteed Flounder, which was okay and not worth $40, and the Gourmet Burger. I thoroughly enjoyed the burger. Since we came over on our boat, we weren't drinking, but the bar area looked pretty cool. We will come back 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.“

“Celebrated my birthday here with my family and holy crap was it expensive! There were 8 of us, and we go out to dinner very often to high end restaurants—but this place definitely took the crown for our highest bill yet. We all had drinks(not nearly as many drinks as we usually have at dinner) apps, sides, and a few of us split entrées. I will start off by saying this place is absolutely stunning. The hostesses were so friendly, and we were greeted by a lovely lady who opened the door for us. We were seated on the second floor, but the ambiance up there was a bit disappointing. The music was unreasonably loud we could barely hear each other across the table and while I usually love a dark, modern restaurant, it was way too dark in here and they kept putting the lights lower and lower. Service was okay. It took about 25 minutes to get our drinks, but we were given complimentary samples while we waited (twice actually), which was a nice touch though we were definitely ready for our actual drinks, lol. Our server was great when he was at the table and made sure everything was good, but we didn’t see him very often. Our drinks stayed empty for most of the meal, which was frustrating especially since we’re big drinkers but I guess that helped keep the bill slightly lower….
The food came out quickly, which I appreciated. It was good overall, but a few dishes missed the mark. The scallops were overly salty, my $160 porterhouse was a quite chewy, and the lobster mac had a strong fishy taste. Everything else, though, was pretty solid. Best creamed spinach we’ve ever had.
Overall, yes, I’ll be back just with a smaller party of two to give it another shot. I had really high hopes, and while it wasn’t bad, it just didn’t quite live up to the price tag or the hype for our most expensive dinner yet.“

“The food served here was very good, i had the sizzling sirloin 10/10. Aside from that I had accidentally left my purse at the dinner table while taking a call and my party had left without knowledge that my purse was there. Before i could notice i was already an hour away. The manager at this location and his staff were very helpful with this issue. When i found proper arrangements to get my things they secured my items and made sure nothing was taken. Very appreciated thank you 🙏“

“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“

“Best food I ever had is at your place“

“We did our wedding luau celebration Sept 13. From booking with Holly to the end of the night everything was perfect. Holly explained all our options and answered all our questions. The price was right the food superb, Anthony bartended for us and he was great. No one, and there was 50 of us, waited for a drink. He set water out and helped us hang decorations. Holly was also there the whole time and I'm sorry I didn't get the 2nd servers name, but everyone was fantastic. Lily's, that's your dream team. Anyone looking to book a party here, do it, you will not be disappointed!“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“We had an engagement party here recently. Other than a few hiccups that happened, like the passed hors d'oeuvre ended at an hour when we were told it would go on until people stopped taking them, everth8ng else was well done. Food was good and the room was perfect for the 110 people we had there. Overall a nice place to have a function.“

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

“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.“

“Absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was so yummy we didn't have time to snap a picture. Two pitchers of mimosa, huevos ranchero was perfect so delicious ? even the kid's chicken tenders and fries, they devoured it (I stole a tender too haha).Customer service here is top tier and our server was the best! The vibe is amazing, everyone was so friendly. Will definitely visit again!!“

“Great food great staff indoor outdoor dining“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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 .“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“Incredible food! A must have if you want a fantastic array of food. They change their menu to reflect different states, a true American food joint. Highly recommended coming here. Even their cocktails are stellar. Atmosphere is really relaxing as well.“

“A great resource to hear about the happenings on the island. Helps me stay up to date on the Grove! *Just a reminder this is a PAGE, not a GROUP. Certain other reviewers need to realize that.*“

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

“I recently had dinner at The Lake House and it was fantastic from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and perfectly matches its beautiful lakeside setting — it’s the kind of place where you immediately feel relaxed.

The food was outstanding — everything tasted fresh and was beautifully presented. You can really tell the chefs take pride in what they do. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed.

It’s rare to find a restaurant that combines great food, amazing service, and a view like that all in one place. Whether you’re going for a special occasion or just a nice night out, The Lake House is definitely worth the visit. I’ll absolutely be coming back!“

“….….Best place on earth………“