34 Best Bars near East Islip

“I absolutely love this place. I stop here every time I come to town (twice a year) I have the best time. All the bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is absolutely amazing. If you haven't been you should go. You won't be disappointed.“

“my favorite place to eat yes eat. chef steve is a magician. chef steves chopped baked clams mashpotato egg roll fried olives and the avocado toast OMG!!!! There are no words to how good they are. and they change the menu a little every now and then. definitely a go to spot.“

“Awesome place to eat and would recommend to all. If you’re not a fan of beer, don’t worry because they have some of the best wings in town! It’s a great place and a fun atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone in the mood for beer or wings“

“This is THE best Italian restaurant on LI and easily one of my top 5 restaurants overall. I always bring my out of town guests here and I have hosted several large gatherings here for 15-25 people over the years. The food and service are always exceptional. Chef Marco puts his all into his dishes.“

“Had a beautiful table by the window. Cali and Drew did a beautiful job. Food was delicious. It was a perfect Easter dinner. Food, drinks and dessert was delicious.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes I would say this is a wheelchair accessible. Double doors,ground level. There was a couple of people in wheelchairs when I was there.“

“Spacious yet cozy. We came in the final hour before closing after attending a wake in the area, the staff were friendly hospitable and the food was fresh, plentiful and delicious. Happy to hear another location of The Shed, closer to me, is coming soon.“

“Haven't been in a long time. Was so pleasantly surprised on first that you had Harp on draft and that fact that was a fun place that day and burger was excellent. Bartenders were very busy but handled it like true professionals. Wait staff was working very hard. Will def be back again.“

“ALWAYS TOP NOTCH. We went on a Friday night. We didn't know it was that last of resturaunt week. We usually try to avoid resturaunt week. We ordered the special of the day. Mahi mahi with muscles and calamari over linguine. OMG soooooooo good. Always greT food personable staff and super nice owner.“

“This is the 2nd time I've visited MaBella, and it was another delightful experience! The chicken franchise was delicious, as was the warm bread. The service is impeccable, the water glasses are quickly refilled, and the servers are friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We split dessert, and the NY Cheesecake was wonderful, as was the Affogato! We'll be back!“

“Monday through Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. full bar full menu even longer on like Friday and Saturday or something like that. Sunday might be like an early night I think. But nobody's open like they are. There's a crowd. There's ladies this dudes I mean I guess if that's what you're into hahaha lol. Great “

“Went to Katie's of Smithtown about a month or so ago to see my cousins boyfriends band. The place is really tiny, and the stage took up a good chunk of the room. They had Guinness and maybe one other beer I recognized but other than that there were newer beers. At least new to me. The service was good. Even though it was crowded with for the band, the bartenders got my beer out in just a few minutes. The bathrooms were at the other side of the stage, and the woman's bathroom was tucked back almost behind the stage, which was a bit annoying to get to“

“Just had my sister's 70th surprise birthday here with 50 guests. Fantastic interior completely new interior open space with second floor dance lounge. Service and food were great. The owner has been in the bar - restaurant business for over 50 years in this area. Down the block from Long Island Railroad.“

“Great food, great service and cozy atmosphere!!! Love that place! We had such a nice evening with friends! Music is not too loud so you have have. Lovely conversation with your guests. Food is fresh and delicious. And also my Allagash White beer came nice and cold in a frosty glass! We'll be back again soon!“

“Recently held a surprise 60th birthday party for my mother in-law and honestly had a great experience. I’ve been a regular patron of Goldy’s for since their rebirth; however, recently I inquired about their party services. The process was simple. Even doing homework, price-wise they were competitive with the going rate per person.The staff was tremendous in making the event a hit! They were accommodating, attentive - overall made the experience a pleasure! Again, I would highly recommend and will continue to frequent Goldy’s as a regular patron!“

“Last night my fiancé and I had our rehearsal dinner at the Victorian Room. From start to finish, Gina the owner was absolutely amazing ! The room is so beautifully decorated and cozy . The food was phenomenal , tasted like a home cooked meal ! The service was impeccable and professional from not only herself but her staff as well. All of the desserts were made by Gina and they were beyond delicious especially the hot donuts and rainbow cookies .. OMG! This was such a special night of celebration and we cannot thank you enough for making it so memorable for us and our family /friends. I cannot wait to plan the next party which will definitely be at the Victorian Room . We love you Gina and staff !!!!!! ❤️? xo“

“Came in for an open jam session, first time here. Haven’t been here in years. This place has changed so much for the better! Comfortable, almost homey vibe. Great fresh tasting food, and drinks. Amazing service as well. We were always checked on by staff. They have a cocktail menu too. Just wish they had a larger variety of wine, but spoke with maybe the manager/owner and he said he will be adding that as he is finishing renovations. Will definitely be back!“

“Just left and had a great meal. Sat at the bar and had wonderful service from the barmaid Justine. I had the boneless wings with oldbay which were awesome and for dinner I had the Cajun Chicken Caesar Wrap. It was great, bunch of chicken and great Caesar dressing which I'm guessing is homemade. I've had a few meals here and this is by far the best item on the menu!“

“Food was delicious! My onlyComplaint is that the Cajun chicken I ordered was dry :( but hey, could have just been one of those nights. Definitely recommend food from here - always delicious, good amount for the price and the service is topTier!“

“Recently went here for a date night with friends. This place is tucked away off the beaten place but truly a hidden gem. Our food was delicious, we had some appetizers which we loved. Lobster roll was to die for. Tacos were flavorful. And drinks were AWESOME!! Live music during dinner was a plus. Can't wait to visit during the warmer months.“

“So— this place has me perplexed. I feel like John Taffer needs to come here and haul this place and make it what it’s worth. The first thing I asked for when I sat at the bar was a drink menu. The bartender did a ??‍♀️??‍♀️we don’t have one? Idk I’d think a bar on one of the most famous Long Island lakes would be a little more high end. The landscaping and overall care of the building is lacking. Rocks everywhere / Old chairs and cushions kinda thrown in the corner and dirty. Despite many signs asking smokers (and I’m a smoker) to use receptacles. There were cigarette butts lodged in between the deck boards outside. This place has SO MUCH potential. The beach view is beautiful and the set up for the band outside looked really nice m- but we were leaving then. The bathrooms were also filthy. The bartender made me a nice drink, good amount of alcohol and around 10 bucks.But come ON guys. You have so much potential for that place.Overall I would return because of the view and the staff were nice.“

“This place is outstanding. The drinks, the entrees , and most importantly the staff is incredible. Everything we had is delicious especially their espresso martinis & their margaritas. Great place to go to! The service is so good especially Olvin! He is so nice and funny. Honestly made the experience better! Just amazing, would recommend to everyone!“

“Stopped in here on a random Tuesday evening , and was pleasantly surprised. Firstly, atmosphere wasn’t too crowded nor dead. We were immediately seated and decided to try some food. We were impressed. Pricing not bad and portions were huge. We really enjoyed our stay and if in the area, we’d definitely “

“This was the best first visit at any local bar I have ever had. We were skeptical as this was a small discreet location. The staff and clientele were absolutely wonderful. It was almost comical that they have a sign on the outside about coming there as strangers and leaving as friends but that is exactly the way we felt. Not only did everyone in there seem like they knew each other they quickly scooped us up and included us in everything that was going on. They don't have food but a very nice arrangement with the local businesses so you can have anything you want quickly delivered. They even have private menus just for their establishment. We will 100% be back.“

“Let me start this review by saying that I love shooting pool here, every one is so friendly.The owners are very nice people, they will make you feel at home. The pool tables are well maintained, and the place is very clean, including the bathroom. Music plays in the background, but at just the right level. Their rates are very affordable. I live in Levittown but don't mind driving all the way there because I know I am going to have a great day. Thank you, guys, and keep up the good work.“

“Used to go here for metal shows when it was Finns. Glad to see the local scence is still alive and well here. Love their stage room. The black lights and the black light recsssive images along with the color changing lights pointed at the pictures make an awesome effect. The sound quality is very good. The art everywhere is great. The bartender was also kind and made good drinks. The bathrooms were clean and upkept well.“

“Patrons, bar tenders and owner very friendly and welcoming. I went in by myself, started hitting some pool balls, a patron came up to me and asked if I wanted to play a game. After we played a few games he introduced to some of other guys and gals there. Really nice time for me. When in the area I go back, very relaxing.Parking: Parking is fine“

“They don't really have food but man is this place to go on a Wed night for Karaoke! Shout out to the owner Brendan the owner! My business holds its network meeting their the 3rd Thursday of every month and what he does to give back to the community is amazing. One if the greatest guys you'll ever meet! You can also hit it up for events like the car show they have on certain Sundays, bingo night, and awesome DJ's! Def lookout for Barb the DJ! She's the best with the classic party hits ! And don't forget to tip your bartender well cause they make the best drinks and one of the few places they have fresh frozen drinks made with the blender and coffee!! Yum“

“Food is really good.Like wow amazing.When my plate got to the table in 5 minutes it disappeared like magic.I highly recommend the vegetable steam dumplings.The orange chicken OmG it was delicious.The French fries let me tell you the picture ima put up will speak for itself.Thank you so much Brian for being our waiter.“

“My husband and I love to eat. Tonight we branched out and tried Sea Levels. We are now loyal customers. We cannot wait to come back. Starting with the bread basket, every bite of food was stunning. The duck cakes were unforgettable— we seriously considered ordering them again for dessert. The seafood was so fresh, it still tasted effortlessly of the sea, while wallowing in sauces and gravy unlike any others. The desserts (my husband got the flourless cake, I got the apple crumble with Coyle’s Mississippi Mud Pie ice cream) were delicious. The service was excellent, our server Jackie was knowledgeable and friendly. What a gem, what a meal, we are so grateful. If you’ve never been, do yourself a favor and try it out.“

“Foods good. I got the Texas toast burger... Which was good, the Texas toast part wasn't that great... Ususally I associate Texas toast with garlic butter on it.. This one was little stale no butter... Wish I got a regular bun... But the rest of it was very good. The ladies bartending was nice but they did talk amongst them self a good bit with alot of vugar and loud talk ? I think we caught them on a bad day... The bar was a fairly empty when we got there for lunch.“

“JTI's is thee BEST! I highly recommend this place! Nick and team helped us host a luncheon after my grandmothers funeral. They were incredibly easy to work with, extremely helpful, and always responsive. Their customer service is second to none and the food is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time.“

“A great local getaway! A weekend visit or on your weekday lunch break... drive down, eat your lunch while enjoying the cool breeze and pretty waves. Bring the kids to enjoy the playground area. Cute Tiki Bar/Restaurant, Outdoor Deck, Outdoor Showers and Plenty of Seating, Tables, Benches and Gazebo for a shady retreat. Stop by and take a look if you're in the Islip area, just off downtown Main Street, South all the way to the end.“

“The quintessential neighborhood bar. Lot's of regulars that work in the trades/union members. Good-natured banter all around.As a woman in a predominantly male bar, I was included in the conversation, and had a great time. The bartender went out of her way to recommend good places to eat and she felt like an old friend. Love her!“

“Farrells, West islip03/13/24Found myself meeting someone at Farrells, in West Islip, this evening..They called and canceled while I was waiting for them to show up, so I ate alone ?‍♂️I ordered the burger my usual medium rare, with cheddar, the bun toasted, and fries extra crispy..Holy Moly, was I surprised about how good this burger is.My surprise came from me never hearing from anyone that Farrells had a good burger!!! I think Gerry Ryan let me down on this one.??And, I asked for an Old Fashioned, and was told " "they dont make them"?Irish bar, so I'll cut them some slack?☘ Fair enough, I had a Harp, which I thoroughly enjoyed, cold, crisp, and freshThe burger came to me a near perfect medium rare. Kudos to the Chef!The taste of the meat hit all my tastebud cylinders.Salty, earthy, unctuous tastes, were all there.I'm not sure what Brand Angus they use, but it's a definite winner, in my mind.You could tell they "hand press" this hamburger, in house; just from seeing, and tasting the loose structure of the meat as it sat in the bun.Not Top 5, but definitely a "Top 10" on my Burger scale? Excellent burger.Good price, as well, $15.25, with friesI think they need a new pretzel bun, but that's just one man's opinion. It wasnt bad, but...The hand cut fries were also really good...Very crispy on the outside, pillowy soft, and a prominent potatoy taste, on the inside.The service was excellent, with the busy bartenders being very efficient with their movements.Most of the tables were filled, and more than half the bar stools were filled, when I was there at 6pm, and service did not falter.Parking was relatively easy this evening at 6pm ish, as there is a parking lot behind it, and there is street parking..I have passed there when the lot was filled to capacity, and most of the close street parking was taken, and have had to park a distance away.As I was paying the bill, and complimenting the burger to the bartender, she shared that Burgers are 1/2 off on Mondays and Thursdays?They also have a lot of Happy Hour Food specials, that are on their website, like 1/2 price wings one day, $4 Taco Tuesdays, and other things I didnt pay attention to, but noted, for future reference ?Farrells of Brooklyn ,263 Higbie LaneWest IslipRight before the Higbie, Udal Rd split03/13/24“