50 Best Bars near Island Park

“If your in town, ale house is a must go to stop. Great people and great atmosphere. If your lucky, you'll stop in during Christina's shift. She has the most bubbly personality and makes everyone feel welcomed. Good times to be had at this local watering hole.“

“Great staff, located on the water and nice views of the marina. New indoor stage for live music. Large outdoor patio area. Fun place!!“

“Great Experience ~ Nice Atmosphere, Fabulous Food and Staff , we will be back !“

“Great staff and atmosphere“

“Nice place to unwind and enjoy great service from the awesome bartender's Shorn and Linval. Those drinks are amazing very punching. (Rum Punch)“

“Ask them about their chef’s table. Better than Manhattan!“

“Love love this French style restaurant!! Very romantic and delicious food!!“

“The food was absolutely delicious, as were the drinks and the service. We really loved our experience there while visiting our family in Floral Park.“

“Great performance by Christy Vaia and Mike. Wonderful atmosphere.“

“First time going, I was invited to a birthday gathering. I’m a Puerto Rican woman, The people were great. The DJ was incredible. The Crowd, I love because it was the older crowd.(with younger Group too) I’m a 69 year old woman (don’t look it) loved how everyone was dressed, the restaurant Was very pleasant , the host walked around greeting and talking and asking “Is everything OK?”. MY COMPLAINT IS !!!!
They should have a special on the drinks. I thought it was very very expensive. I did not drink at all because I refuse to pay what they were asking for. The Manager ! should have a special for the ladies between (8pm n 9:30) free or 1/2 The Price !“

“The best. The girls take care of me. If I lived in Mineola I go here every day. I used to live in Mineola and go there but now I live in Greece.“

“Always the best service and the Burgers are always our first choice. Great time with live music and a terrific meal“

“Thank you so much Chew The Fat: Bar, Lounge, & Grill for being a great venue for my dad’s repass. I couldn’t asked for a better experience and my family really enjoyed the food, space, and the kind staff.“

“Hubby and I went there last night for first time. Great experience, amazing food and nice crowd. This is going to be our new go to spot on fridays.“

“Great times with great people. Chill vibes and good music!“

“Delish original drinks and food. Staff is super friendly and on point. Definitely my new favorite place.“

“It’s a great local bar with friendly staff, good food, terrific atmosphere & absolutely wonderful owners Gina & David. You want to feel welcome & at home, comfortable & relaxed, not judged or uncomfortable… than you need to try this bar. It’s GREAT!!!“

“Great spot, great food, excellent service!“

“The best Asian Bistro in town! I went for happy hour and the staff was so friendly. I had the soup dumplings and fresh sushi. Service was quick and easy. I highly recommend. The largest party room I’ve ever seen. I asked the manager and he said you can project anything on the screen on the wall. I will book my next event here.“

“My Husband & I Love This Spot So Much. We Come As Often As We Can Which Is A Lot. The Staff Are Very Friendly And Never Had A Bad Experience. I Will Continue To Come, Sit, Eat & Drink.“

“Friendly staff and good drinks“

“What can I say I wish I had point break down here in Florida. Great food great atmosphere great people I call my family.“

“😄a great value ,good food, cool place friendly staff, we have been going here along time always great time“

“Great bar! Love going there. Excellent bartenders and they have fantastic events and parties. And since they bought DiMaggios next door the food has taken a step up from their normally great food and specials. The place looks really nice, too! The people who go there are wonderful... stop in for a drink and food. You will not be disappointed and don't forget your darts.“

“A really great place the atmosphere is great I go on Saturday nights when they have karaoke I really enjoy myself i love to hear all different people sing and have fun I go every weekend and I met and became friends with some awesome people I highly recommend this place“

“First time at this establishment and I had an awesome time. First person I encountered was Giovanna the bartender and she was the friendliest person I've met so far here in NY. Her personality was so awesome Looking forward to going back next Saturday.“

“the food and drinks for me“

“Beautiful friendly environment!!!!“

“It’s a Lavish presence that each person needs to experience …“

“I've been to a lot of establishment in Hempstead but what I love the most about this place is that it's well welcoming and you have a great time and you can have a cocktail and get a meal at the same“

“Appealing new interior design Mature customer base Quality food menu Hospitality toward customers Highly recommend for a family or non-family celebration“

“Great local joint Recommend if you want to do shots and watch the game“

“So glad to be back at the bar. The staff and owner are amazing and taking every precaution necessary. Y check when you walk in the door, hand sanitizer and social distancing being practiced. The renovations look amazing and the service is as great as ever. The food is great and reasonably priced. Can’t wait to come back for more drinks.“

“The food is incredible!! And so are the drinks 👍Both my husband and myself were stuffed when we left. Jeff had the turkey burger and I had the lobster roll I asked if he wanted to split our meals but he liked his too much lol I had to eat most of the lobster off the top so I could eat it like a sandwich Took the picture after I ate a good portion off the top Mark and his crew are the best! Thank u again ❤️❤️“

“First time eating here best Portuguese food in a long time!“

“amazing clientele and staff“

“Came to JP’s on a whim. Had just moved here to a Oceanside from Miami a few days ago. The place was kind of empty but we were pleasantly greeted by Chris who gave us great service and was quite funny. A great bartender for sure, I would come back here just for him. The drinks are very well priced compared to home. Overall a great little local spot. Thank you Chris!“

“We had Thanksgiving dinner here with my two boys. The service was absolutely outstanding. Our waitress was amazing . The food was beyond what I expected. Well done!!!! The portions were beyond believable and believe it or not the take home portions were just as amazing as they were when first brought out. More than 5 stars. Excellent evening and the price was ridiculously resendable. Great job to all the cooks and the people that don't get the recognition they deserve in the preparation of this fantastic meal.“

“The restaurant is top tier, very attentive, the wait staff was pleasant. The shareable bread was the best I've had at any restaurant. This was our second visit and we will return for a third. The menu is a variety do delectable, you won't be disappointed at all.“

“Great staff great owners great times!!!“

“What a beautiful transformation of a 50 year old bar. Still a bit of work to do but coming along beautifully. Can’t beat the drink prices. Very chill, mellow spot. Pool table available at no cost. Bar tenders are perfectly crazy and attentive. Mature crowd with never ending jokes flying around.

Parking: Always find a spot within a block“

“A terrific neighborhood Bar! Friendly staff, good food. Named after a famous historical East Meadow tavern from the 1800’s and near its old location! Come join the fun group of locals that hang there! Highly recommended!“

“First time here and I can't wait to go back. We sat outdoors and admired the picturesque surroundings. It was pretty busy for lunchtime on a Thursday. My friend ordered the poke salad and I ordered the tuna tacos, which were very delicious and just the right amount. Service was quick and friendly. I was able to get a parking spot in the small lot and my friend parked in the small lot across the street -- someone sitting outside the lot tells you where to park. All in all, I am very impressed with this restaurant. The prices might be on the high side, but you can order the reasonably priced dishes like we did and be extremely satisfied.

Kid-friendliness: There is a beach attached that children can play at“

“First time there....probably the best hamburger I've ever had... cooked great. Big and juicy burger. Great bun, not like some places the the bun is bigger than the piece of meat. Not here, tasted all meat...had the Garden City burger...people were very nice.“

“For people who like an environment with quiet music, playing pool and having a few drinks accompanied by friends and/or family, this is the place, a place where you can talk without the interruption of loud music, not yet. There is food service but it is a delicious place to enjoy after a long day of work“

“good peeps! great drinks n apps!“

“I ❤ father Flanagans they got great bartendars especially mike hes the man! And dont forget about Allison she rocks out on wedsdays nights wish i could be a bartendar their!!! Cant wait to go back and hit the Hennessey bottle!🎇🎆🎊🎉🎈🎈“

“The grilled pork chops are out of this world! Plenty of food, reasonable prices, friendly staff.

ADDED in 2024 - This review was for Taste of Portugal, not the boar hat wings. Sorry to see that Taste of Portugal is gone, I'll miss the pork chops :(“