17 Best Cocktail 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.“

“We were promptly shown to our table and the chef/owner came over to welcome us. The passion for his food was evident. The lobster bisque was highly recommended in the reviews and they were 100% right. The best I've had with big lumps of lobster meat. Everything else was as delicious and enjoyed by everyone. We will be back!“

“The pizzeria is like our second home.The staff, food, atmosphere… everything is outstanding.We come here more than once a week. We may be addicted. Uncle Benny and Trifecta 4 Life!!!In the winter, the crowd at the bar is welcoming and the bartenders are always so personable.In the summer, they have live music and an awesome outdoor area to enjoy.They also run specials each week (buy one get one pizza Mondays and buy one get one pasta Wednesdays). They are also great supporters of local law enforcement! We are proud to have this amazing family and business in our neighborhood!Thank you for everything Pizzeria of Bay Shore!Shout out to all the staff: Cassie, Max, Hilary and all of the amazing crew. We love you guys!Dietary restrictions: Options for all.“

“The wife and I stopped in for date night during Bayshore restaurant week. It's a nice spot, cozy environment, table spread is a good distance away from the next, it's clean and comfortable. They do get busy so get there early or make a reservation. We had the seasonal spread and shoshito pepper appetizers which were both very good, lots of flavor. I ordered the Shrimp and grits and even though I've never been a grits eater, I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp and grits was incredibly good and had a ton of flavor. I ordered a classic margarita which was executed perfectly and the wife enjoyed her salad and mocktails as well. I would highly recommend this place and am certainly going back! Give them a shot, you won't be disappointed. Thank you Linwood!“

“I think was absolutely great food but portions are on the smaller side and there is other locations closer for more reasonable price. I spent 80 on sushi and I was still hungry:/ . For that I will be going somewhere else. Not exactly pocket friendly. Cool spot to hang in patchogue “

“Sweet Jane is a sweet place! The staff is very professional and the venue might be small inside but the staff makes sure it does not become overcrowded which is very nice. We enjoyed some delicious cocktails and tasty small plates. I would not rely on the food as a meal. It is more a picking menu. Even though the drinks are pricey, the overall experience is worth the money.“

“I had my baby shower at Goldy's Gems in November of 2023 and was absolutely thrilled by the customer service, food and atmosphere. Our guests raved about the food and how their glass was never empty, thanks to the chef, servers/bartenders! It's such a trendy place and gives off awesome vibes. We enjoyed the shower so much, that we wanted to hold our son's Baptism at another one of the restaurant groups locations. We chose to have the event at Post Office cafe and once again they knocked our socks off. We were fans just on an ordinary day, so we just knew the events would be even better and we were right. Melissa, Chris, Chris and our servers/bartender once again were amazing in every way. During our planning we also found out they just had a renovation in our event room that made it look so bright and welcoming. The staff is extremely accommodating, especially on the day of when it comes to decor setup. We were able to bring our decor earlier in the day and then have someone set up about a half hour-hour early so that when our guests arrived all was in its place. The staff at Post Office even offered to assist with some setup as long as it was simple placement. If you are ever in need of an event space, I would highly suggest Post Office Cafe and Goldy's Gems or any restaurant in this restaurant group, you just can't go wrong!“

“I had dined at Stella Trattoria only once before, at Christmastime 2022. I can’t for the life of me figure out why I didn’t get back there sooner. This restaurant is spacious, well appointed, and comfortable. We were seated immediately upon arrival, & had drinks in less than 5 minutes. Our waitress, Julie, was the best. The food was nothing short of wonderful! It arrived at the table hot, in very generous portions, and was absolutely delicious! When I took out my “doggie bag” to enjoy a second dinner, I found Julie had marked all our containers making it easy to identify the contents, as well as making sure everything came home, sauce and all! Each one of our party of four thoroughly enjoyed their dinner. Stella Trattoria is FINE DINING.“

“The food here is so delicious and I love the atmosphere as well. They have creative drinks that taste strong every time! If you go for brunch I would definitely recommend the blueberry pancakes--I can't stop thinking about them! You really can't go wrong with anything here! Service is always great as well.“

“My fiancé and I had our engagement party at Bayberry this past Saturday and it was truly a memorable experience. Everything was AMAZING! Melissa, the Catering Sales Manager, was very responsive throughout the entire planning process and worked with us to deliver everything we asked for. Brittany, Ashley, and Gianna who worked the party were SO attentive, friendly, and truly took care of everything - they really allowed us to relax and enjoy our guests/experience. The party ran so smoothly.We have been told non-stop how GREAT the food was (specifically the sliders and the Bayberry Chicken were a huge hit). Guests were also really impressed with the atmosphere and renovations. We felt the space accommodated our guest count of 50 people perfectly and allowed for a cohesive flow.We will always remember our time spent at Bayberry and will be recommending the restaurant to friends/family in the future.“

“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!“

“We recently dined at the Smithtown Pasta House. Food was very fresh and tasty, while not being overly seasoned. Finally went to a restaurant that prepares the food like I do at my house.My wife said the rainbow cookie martini was the best drink she ever had. My dear friend found a hidden gem. I’m looking forward to returning soon so I can try more dishes. I highly recommend dining at this establishment.“

“My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it’s was incredible. The food was so delicious. The atmosphere was beautiful. I got a chicken burrito and he got the skirt steak and we both loved our meals. The guacamole was outstanding. I highly recommend this place.“

“Love the food here, fresh and delicious. Im a little bit obsessed with their vegetarian tacos. The spicy wings are really good as well. They actually know spicy for spicy food lovers ? Waitress was really nice. Pics on walls are a little uncomfortable if you're with family, but you don't need to look lol.“

“We had an awesome server. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. We had 2 appetizers, the mushroom flatbread and burata. Our dinners were awesome also. So many nice things to say. They were both filling and delicious. We had an enjoyable evening and will gladly come back.“

“This is a woman owned business and she supports other local women owned businesses. The large, but cozy room in the back of the restaurant makes it a great place to have events. Thanks to the chef, who cooked 3 different types of pasta. In addition, the buffet style food was delicious. The waitresses were attentive, knowledgeable, and professional. The pictures were worth the visit.Parking: Large free parking lot is available in the back of the restaurant“