50 Best Bars near Island Park

“Since moving back from Detroit to New York I’ve been to this great bar several times. The atmosphere is great. The bartenders are wonderful including Mel, Dani, Christina, Mark, Vinnie and Mike. The Local Ale House is a great place to meet friends, listen to great music on the jukebox and it is a very clean and classy place to enjoy. I highly recommend this great pub to anybody of any age group. 👍“

“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“

“Good service; good food. The only caveat is the noise level, though that seems to be the new acceptable standard.“

“I was B there twice. The food was delicious and the service very good“

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

“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 !“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Great spot, great food, excellent service!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Friendly staff and good drinks“

“The Bar tenders and the owner are always very hospitable and welcoming- even to newcomers. It is a quintessential community institution - where even if you are new to the village, you will be made to feel at home! All are welcomed - there are board games and always sports on multiple TVs- I have been coming to this establishment through several different owners and name changes- but the current owner is the best by far!“

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

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

“amazing clientele and staff“

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

“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!!!“

“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 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!!!!“

“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“

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

“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 ❤️❤️“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“It's a nice neighborhood classic style bar, they offer good American food, the chicken wings are great. They had karaoke night when I was there. Nice staff, great drink. Has a small parking lot. Diffinetly would go back. Highly recommended.“

“Great staff great owners great times!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Me and my wife went for the Super Bowl and the food was awesome the only thing that surpassed the food was the warmth and friendliness of the owners and staff as well as fellow patrons. I highly recommend this place for anyone who want to have a great night out.“

“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!“

“This is in an area off the hotel and the tables are in a specific area. They have a limited menu, but you can always get a burger. The waitstaff was decent but did not know the area at all. There was no menu on the hotel website which was disappointing.“

“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“

“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.“

“great place to hang out with friends. Staff is awesome. I recommend this place“

“good peeps! great drinks n apps!“