50 Best Bars near Island Park

“I like to go with friends to this restaurant with my warmest recommendations. I visit this restaurant often. I get very good feedback from my friends. The meals are delicious and the team is welcoming and cooperative. always when we go to this place we enjoy a splendid time. I recommend this place with pleasure.“

“My husband and I love DOX. Not only do we love the atmosphere, the view, the food, and drinks but what we love the most are the staff! I wish I knew everyone's name because I would give them all a shout out. Our server, whom we have followed wherever she goes (that is probably one of the main reasons we frequent DOX now that I am thinking about it), Dana, is super! She is attentive and genuinely cares about her customers. She remembers our names, what we like to drink, and what we usually order for food. Dana makes us feel welcome every time we see her, with a smile on her face. Thank you Dana for always making us feel at home at DOX! Great job!“

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

“Great staff and atmosphere“

“We just had one of the best nights… The food was excellent. The staff was amazing and of course the smooth sounds of Johnny Avino was truly the cherry on top. Can’t wait to go back. Would recommend this 1000%!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

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

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

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

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

“I had a great experience. My friend and I are from KC and we wanted something authentic and savory. We decided to eat here and were extremely satisfied. Between the two of us we order shrimp and grits, chicken wing(Parmesan and Buffalo), chicken and waffles, lobster Mac and cheese, and fried eggs. Everything was prepared to order and the bottomless mimosa is a great value.“

“Great atmosphere! We loved it. Music was popping really good. Space was great for accessibility for wheelchairs and scooters. The bathroom needs bars. It's big enough for the scooters and wheelchairs. They need grab bars but I will definitely go back.“

“Great spot, great food, excellent service!“

“Friendly staff and good drinks“

“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.“

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

“I went to this bar and was thoroughly amazed. Our bartender Sam was absolutely awesome. She was engaging and funny and made our time there very memorable. What was supposed to be 2 rounds turned out to be all afternoon and into the evening. She made sure to keep us thoroughly entertained and hydrated. I highly recommend this bar and Sam as the bartender. We will be coming back...“

“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, clean and so much fun. Food is homemade and incredible. Specials daily plus full menu. Patrons are amazing and friendly and by the time you leave you’ll have a bunch of new friends.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 …“

“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.“

“amazing clientele and staff“

“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“

“Beautiful friendly environment!!!!“

“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.“

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

“I planned a bridal shower for my daughter in the veranda room this past weekend, I live in South Carolina and I have to say I had the best experience. Planning from such a far distance is nerve wrenching however, the staff went above and beyond. The communication was on point, they never missed a beat. Maggie and Lauren were my eyes and ears, accommodated me with everything from the menu to special drinks to technical help with my slide show and more. They added special additions to my decorations that I never expected. Upon arriving Nick my Matra Di greeted me with the utmost respect and white glove treatment and continued this from beginning to end. At the same time all of the staff jumped right in to help with all of my amenities and continued to communicate throughout the whole party. The room was set up with plenty of walking space between the tables and the beautiful bar. The view through the glass windows is spectacular especially when taking pictures. The food was exquisite, continuously in abundance and displayed beautifully. This is 100% a 5 star catering venue without question. I would recommend anyone having a celebration wether on the smaller side in the veranda room or large in the alternate room. I made the greatest decision choosing Bayview, being so far away, the distance didn’t matter at the end of the day everything went better than I could have ever expected! Thank you to the staff of Bayview on the Water. Sincerely, Gina Mancini“

“the food and drinks for me“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“Great staff great owners great times!!!“

“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!“

“I just had my daughter’s baptism at Fabio’s. From the food to the service everything was amazing! My guests were raving about the food. We did family style and it was more than enough food. We even had leftovers to take home! Fabio went above and beyond helping us set up the decorations the night before my party. We never felt rushed (we were there til 1am). He wants his guests to have a great experience and we did! Thanks to Fabio, Rose, Marty and the entire staff for a great party!“

“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 ❤️❤️“

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

“Todo muy bien , comida excelente, buenas atenciones“

“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.“

“Thursday night vibes, Stress Free Thursdaze.... Pull up....“

“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!“

“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 :(“

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

“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“