50 Best American Restaurants near Islip Terrace

“Sui's is a solid choice for standard chinese- american food. As a spare ribs, broccoli and fried rice guy, I can say that Sui's does the 'regular' dishes aa well as pretty much anyone else - glad that they are my neighborhood chinese place.“

“I just had another amazing lunch at Zest. The portions are VERY generous and the food is always amazing. The chef is a culinary artist.“

“My daughter’s Bridal Shower was amazing…. We LOVE The Linwood❤️“

“I did a take out order at the East Islip location. The food was good but the super melts do not seem to have much meat on them like they use to. If the prices are going up with less portions that’s going to be a problem for Friendly’s. I would hate to see them go out of business because I love Friendlys too!!“

“good burger. clean. friendly. nobody annoyed me. that's a miracle“

“Had the best private party experience! We booked my sister's 30th surprise party this past weekend and the staff was excellent and accommodating as well as the event coordinators we were in contact with prior to the event. I highly recommend booking a party here!“

“Had a delicious brunch this morning. Place was spotless, staff was incredibly friendly and professional. Decor is bright and Long Island beachy. Will be back“

“Went on a busy Saturday night, it was very hectic in there, but not like in an NYC type of way. Everything was honestly organized, and people were getting their food and drinks in a timely manner. Wasn’t a fan of the “Figgy Smalls”, tasted like medicine, but the Dark Cherry Bourbon Sour was amazing. The Grouper was amazing sitting on top of the risotto, perfect for a fall evening. We will definitely be coming back!“

“Love this bar so much. My friends and I go there all the time after our gigs, and the server Joanne always takes such good care of us. The food is delicious, the vibes are cozy, and everything is super clean. A great place to have a drink or bring your loved ones!

Vegetarian options: Not a veg heavy menu, but I'm sure if you asked for options they would make something for you. It's just that kind of place.

Parking: Parking can be tough, especially on the weekends.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly“

“I want to start by saying the buffalo chicken egg rolls are the best and I mean THE BEST Buffalo chicken egg rolls I have ever had. I got garlic parm wings as my main and they were also delicious. Came on a weekend and it was very busy with live music so make reservations!“

“The eggplant was delicious“

“My first experience at Metros on Main was about a week and a half ago I The food was really delicious. From the appetizer to a fabulous Pasta Bolognese Then my new favorite drink, an espresso martini . The service was top-notch the people, especially Danny the owner made us feel comfortable and at home. Love the music met the band towards the end of the night and they’re very down to earth people. A friend of mine and I will be coming back this weekend for the karaoke night on Sunday, which is my birthday. I’m looking forward to another terrific evening. We were supposed to go somewhere else on the 22nd but I decided we have to go back to Metro’s. It was that good. Bring your friends down !! You won’t be disappointed !!“

“Celebrated my daughters 17th birthday tonight, the staff was very attentive and accommodating; the octopus appetizer was amazing the entrees and cocktails are fantastic! We will definitely be back!“

“Had our holiday party there 2 years in a row - great food, venue and service!“

“Great service, great food and crowd“

“waitress had never heard of the aperitif i ordered (which was literally on the placemat in front of me), so i figured i'd be safe and just go with an Aperol Spritz. the girl looked at me like i was an alien and couldn't even pronounce the word "Aperol". at that point i just told her to bring me an Old Fashioned and be done with it, which wasn't half bad, albeit a touch under-sweetened and garnished with an orange wedge and one of those neon sweet "maraschino" cherries that you get on a hot fudge sundae. however, my vanilla Coke, pickle and coleslaw, huge open-faced Reuben sandwich and (underseasoned) potato salad (with giant chunks of raw carrot in it) were all decent. i got a rice pudding to go, but when i got home to eat it, it had almost no flavor, all the rice grains were broken and the rice itself was NOT fully cooked. at least their onion rings are still legendary, as are their Christmas decorations.“

“I was just recently there this week with a party of 20 people. The staff was very accommodating and friendly! Carlos, our server also fantastic 10/10!! Food was also amazing! all food came out in a timely manner even with such a large party. The cocktails were perfect! Make sure to go visit The James!“

“The Applebee's Grill and Bar at Brentwood, NY in Longisland, NY.

Although I do come here occasionally.

The Sirloin meal is worth every penny.

However, Jasmine - our waitron on 12/08 around 1:25 pm made the visit exceptional.

I must also mention that Supervisor Penny was superb as well.

I hope somehow the Corporate take notice and treasure these two individuals for their outstanding service.“

“The initial bartender was very slow to acknowledge me at the bar - there were only four of us customers at the bar total, so it's not like I was lost in a sea of people. The shift change brought better service. All in all, it was everything I expected from a TGIF. I'd go back.“

“The place was hopping, and we were seated 15-20 minutes past our reservation, but the service was great (shout out to Jackson, the hardest working server ever)! The fried calamari is huge (4 people), and my scallops and husband's burger were delish! The main reason I gave 4 stars was that the crab cakes weren't great (should use jumbo lump).“

“The food is always fresh and deliciously prepared. Staff and owners are very friendly and accomodating for dietary restrictions (gluten free). Good bar too.“

“Good place for a quick bite and drinks. The bar seen is good. I have a few drinks, meet some good people, and watch the game.

Kid-friendliness: Kids welcome 🙏

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is on ground level and they have double doors.“

“Best food I ever had is at your place“

“Food was great and the service was wonderful!!“

“We met friends for dinner and wow this place did not disappoint!! All of our food selections were off the “What's New and Exciting” section and what a great choice. This section is changed weekly so you know you’ll get some unique selection. Justin was an our waiter and he recommended an amazing dessert Macedonian Cookie make sure you save room for this!“

“Stopped in to kill time while my phone was being repaired. I had the steak sandwich that was unbelievably delicious, couple bloody Mary’s which were incredible.
The staff greeted you with smiles and were very friendly.
And from 10am-5pm is happy hour so certain drinks are two for one which you cannot beat.
I can’t wait to try the entire menu :-)“

“I can go on and on about the famous lobster rolls here but what truly sets Jackson Hall apart is their impeccable service. The staff is attentive without being overbearing. Our waitress, Nicole was so incredibly friendly, and genuinely passionate about the food she serves, Whether it’s your first visit or you're a regular, Nicole will make sure every detail is taken care of with a smile and great recommendations for next time, and trust me there will be SO many “next times.” If you’re in the mood for incredible seafood, a warm atmosphere, and top-tier service, Jackson Hall should be at the top of your list. 10/10 and yes i’m bringing my dog for the patio hangs and their dog menu.“

“My new favorite restaurant! Everything is delicious and the staff is incredible.“

“Very nice people and good food.“

“Had dinner yesterday at Lily’s ate Al Fresco, fantastic evening. From the moment we walked in the door the hostess Jen was so accommodating and pleasant to our server Anj (sp) the dinner could not have been better. Mind you the Village of Babylon was hosting their THURSDAY BLOCK PARTY SERIES so the village and Lily were packed but yet we felt valued as customers, our server never missed a beat tremendous. Of of the food and drinks are always outstanding, who knew you can get great empanadas at an Irish restaurant, well take it from me, OUTSTANDING.
If you’ve never been you owe to yourself to give Lily’s a shot, I highly recommend it.
Niall, you and your team are first rate!
Also, a special shout out to Lisa, , thanks for the umbrella and welcome back you always do a great job!“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“I had the pleasure of being served by Lavasia during my visit, and she truly made the experience exceptional! From the moment we were seated, her friendly demeanor set the tone for a wonderful meal. She was incredibly attentive without being overbearing, ensuring our drinks were always topped off and our meals arrived promptly.

What stood out most was her attention to detail, she remembered every special request we made and even went out of her way to offer helpful recommendations from the menu. Her professionalism and positive attitude made us feel welcome and valued as customers.

If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for her. She turned a good meal into a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and hope to be seated in her section again!“

“To start my review, I just wish there were more stars in the food and service category. Trio deserves 10 ⭐'s for both.This restaurant handles two types of food service, restaurant seating and catering for small to large parties. I've now experienced both. My most recent was a repast after a funeral. When everyone is emotional, the last thing the family needs is problems with the food service. Well, in our case, more people showed up than were originally expected. The staff at Trio didn't miss a beat. They set up additional tables in a flash and quickly had the tables set. We had buffet style dining and the selection was outstanding, with something for everyone. From soup to nuts, everything was delicious. They had fish, beef, vegetarian selections and even offered coffee and dessert. (by the way, if I had known how good the desserts would've been, I might have eaten a little less dinner.)The service is impeccable, everything is clean and fresh, the linens and tablecloths were spotless.I'd like to add that Trio is on the grounds of the Holbrook Country Club. You can grab lunch and drinks after you play, just show up and they accommodate parties of all sizes. You won't be disappointed!“

“The tasty food options are always changing, with some favorite staples remaining. The cocktails are also seasonal, which I love. Ambience is cozy and quirky. They're in between locations right now so no liquor license, but they let us know ahead of time and we were more than happy to BYOB (and in my case a premixed Manhattan—they provided me with a coupe glass and ice to shake my cocktail). Looking forward to checking them out on Main Street soon.“

“Hight quality food and good atmosphere, I enjoyed my meal then happened to see the owner Opie. He gave me an 800$ Bottle of Champagne, I couldn't frickin believe it! I've heard of others getting a meal in the House just for saying an unknown phrase. Crazy.“

“We just had our daughter’s Sweet 16 party at Butterfields, and it could not have been better! All our guests loved the delicious food and the lovely decor. The entire staff was friendly, accommodating, and professional. Highly recommend!“

“the fish bowls are such a good drinking investment lol !!“

“Went on a Tuesday night which happened to be Karaoke night. It was a fun evening with a full house of people of all ages. I had the Lobster Bisque (excellent) and the fried clams, also good. I intend to make it a regular stop. It is outdoor dining only.“

“Doreen Katen and her wonderful and professional associates and staff make renting your summer dream, or offering such a rental, a pleasant and easy experience. Expect a great experience, and you won't be disappointed.“

“Our meal at Chatter's was great! The service was top-notch, thanks to Amanda. The food was served quickly and the presentation was great. Amanda really impressed us with her customer service skills! Chatter's is lucky to have such a dedicated staff member.“

“Out hostess promptly seated us to a very accommodating waitress Jacqueline. She came over and made sure we were set with drinks, introduced herself, and explained the menu. We were thrilled with the whole experience. Jackie D sure put it all together to make the experience awesome! Thank you. We’ll be back…“

“I took my mom here as I wanted to take her out on a date together. My mom deserves to get out and enjoy the lovely weather we have been getting up in the Long Island area. We came to this spot (by the way it's called "American Standard"). I think the bar/restaurant change the name.This spot offers live music, we enjoyed a guitarist play during the course of our stay here.We ordered the alligator fritters as our appetizer and catfish poh boy with a burger that had all kinds of galore in it.The food was fantastic, very delicious. The alligator fritters was phenomenal. It's rare to find a bar/restaurant to offer alligator in this area as there aren't any alligators or crocodiles nearby. It was well cooked, not dry. The dish presentation was cute.The meal was very filling as the burgers came with fries or side salad. The poh boy came with the same option, but my mom ordered salad. The food portions were perfect.The spot also offers a wide selection of alcohol, including many choices of craft beer. I highly recommend coming here to have a good time. It's very causal.“

“We've had great experiences at Nu. It's a quiet spot, usually, and the food is really great. We always get filet mignon or their pork chop, which is fabulous. Their wine list is great, and the service is always top notch. I'm kind of a snob when it comes to service. I like to have great service but also be left alone, which is exactly what they do. The servers have always been attentive and professional. They know what to recommend and can advise you on the menu. I have to repeat. Their food is GREAT! although I do always order the filet mignon. It's the best .“

“did not dine in but I have before atmosphere is a 5 need to lose Rob's favorite from the menu it not a good choice . It sounded good in the description but fell far short of the description but fell short in execution and I don't know what they put on their bread but I would like to make that decision for my self. then have my bread coated with some butter spread that I don't know the heritage of. My partner also informed me that her meal was also unsatisfactory“

“Last Wednesday I was at Davis vision works and we walk to the restaurant for lunch whem we get the we were standing up for almost 15 minutes waiting for someone to give us a table. finally whem someone come to us and without asking if we need a table rigth away he say is was 15 mint wait, me while the restaurant wasn't even packed it was a lot of table empty and even like that he was going to make us to wait more. really bad service and rude attention. we have money to pay it wasn't like we were asking for a free table. people are really racist at this place. I don't recommend“

“….….Best place on earth………“

“Castaway fried rice, as a worker on the island you can get a little lonely sometimes. But when I'm lonely you know what's there for me? Castaway fried rice. When I was sad and didn't think I was worth a dime? Castaway fried rice, what comforts me before I go to sleep at night? You know it. Castaway fried rice.“

“My daughter, granddaughter and I went there for an early dinner. Our server Joanne and the food made our experience really nice. Thank you very much.“

“This was our first visit to Cafe Red after receiving many recommendations to go. We will certainly return! Everything from parking, service, food quality and wine could not have been better. Cafe Red is a neighborhood gem for sure! Excellent!“

“Just had my son’s 11th bday party there tonight. Everyone had a great time.. The VR area only had 1 head gear working out of the 4 which was kinda disappointing, and the sky ride line was like a 30 min wait. But other than those 2 things we will be back for an open play day ?“