50 Best American Restaurants near Islip

“Love this place!!! Decorated beyond for every holiday, great food and excellent service. My daughter’s compliments to the chef!!!! 🌹💞💌“

“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.“

“I recently hosted my daughter’s Bridal Shower Brunch at Bayberry. Everything about our experience was exceptional. The staff was helpful and accommodating, the menu options were extensive and delish and the chic atmosphere was the perfect setting for the vibe we wanted to achieve. I highly recommend Bayberry for your next event or night out ❣️“

“Cozy local friendly gem of an establishment“

“Always awesome and delicious!!!“

“Staff, food, service, atmosphere and drinks are all stellar!“

“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.“

“Great staff! Hannah makes a great margarita!“

“I became a regular diner to Riley’s a couple of years ago. Gotta tell ya, the food is as good as any high restaurant I eat at and I dine out a lot. Fun, delicious, quality menu that has never once disappointed on any item, ever. Yes it is mostly basic pub food but so are 50% of the restaurants on Long Island now and Fibbers is perfect and priced more than fair. Can’t remember the servers but the two ladies are always right there, refills on drinks, food on time and always with a smile regardless how busy they are. Come back soon guys! You are the best of EI“

“The restaurant food and service was very good. However, no one likes to be served a martini in a champagne glass. It’s like drinking out of a bowl of soup. You should serve your martinis in the proper glasses.“

“Amazing food and service ! So glad I finally tried it . Took my family there for New Year’s Eve. It was perfect. Looking forward to going back.“

“Best food I ever had is at your place“

“Everything that my family have eaten from this amazing place has been delicious! Only one more item left to try which gives us a reason to go back ! Then plan to do a lot of replete orders.“

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

“Nice experience, very different and eclectic menu that changes every Wednesday. But do have some house staples.“

“Penguin was here. Had a Chicken Caesar Salad“

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

“5/5 stars! We had an awesome experience at this place! Amazing food & cute yummy cocktails! This is my new go to spot!“

“There are diners and there is Peter Pan in Bay Shore at a level of great heights. My wife and I patiently waited for its reopening and our expectations were above and beyond what we expected. The decor is modern and beautiful, yet it has that warm at-home feel. The Menu consists of a variation of eclectic items that greatly touches the culinary senses with delight. Owners Nick and Peter are often present to greet the customers like old friends and the staff are very friendly, professional and thorough. From breakfast to lunch and dinner we have always enjoyed. And to boot, there is wide variety of beverages to meet all tastes.
Thank you for being a part of of our lives, Peter Pan. Looking forward to partaking in your delicious meals for years to come!“

“A must go to you will not be disappointed!!!!“

“update below: Went for a Disney bingo which was so fun but we ordered a special on the board (both the same) and we both got sick. I wrote and email expressing my concern , which they responded quickly and tried connecting on the phone but they dropped the ball and did not respond to my follow up call nor my follow up email week has gone by. It’s nice in there I would’ve considered returning.

Tim, the manager called again and we had a nice conversation that I much appreciated. Offered gift card which was very kind. Sometimes things happen, if I business is willing to make it right and show humility it’s a good business. I’ve updated this review in high hope of returning and having a good experience and updating to 5 stars!“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“Great food, great atmosphere, and a friendly staff all at a reasonable price. Highly recommend The Rock Burger!“

“….….Best place on earth………“

“We booked Lily's for a Bereavement Lunch. Holly and Lauren were wonderful in helping us plan the table areas, the menu, the photo displays and the logistics. We highly recommend booking the Irish Coffee Bar as an addition to the menu. It was a big hit for our family and friends to toast Slainte to our beloved. Noah, the bartender, was friendly and customer focused. Quinn managed the buffet station and desserts and also did a super job. We would absolutely select Lily's again for any special event. Awesome service and great food.“

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

“This place has excellent food all around. The wings are big, cooked to perfection and all of the sauces are delicious. John the owner takes pride in his business and it shows in the quality. Go here for a bite, beer and a game.“

“Walk off the ferry in Ocean Beach and walk into the best restaurant on the Great South Bay. The location, service, and food are unsurpassed. The Curry Shrimp is spiced to perfection. It is a generous portion, but you will want more. Lunch or dinner is a Five Star experience.“

“Service and cuisine was excellent. Staff was very friendly and eager to please.“

“Thank you for the great job they did for Juliana’s shower“

“Been eating at Applebee's all over Long Island for over 20 years. Definitely feels nostalgic eating here again, but I never felt compelled to leave a review until now.

Food is always amazing, definitely hits the spot. Late night half-off-apps, but we wanted to try some of their new items.

At the top, their new Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos were fantastic! I hope they stay on the menu.

Always wanted to try the O-M-Cheese Burger, and apparently all their burgers are cooked on a flat top. I prefer that vs grill, and the sizzling cheese plate definitely is a nice touch. Delicious!

Boneless wings are always good, a nice dependable standard. Love the Garlic Parm.

My all-time favorite, the Chicken Quesadilla. Still tastes the same as I remember as a teen.

Definitely don't skip this location, was super clean, food was great, and service was stellar. Big shoutout to Alex who exhibited excellent customer service the entire time. Management seems really tight there, will definitely come back.“

“We really enjoyed our meal! Our meals came cooked to order, hot and delicious. The atmosphere was so cool. My son loved all the car theme decor. The service was great, the server was very knowledgeable about the menu choice and helpful. We can't wait to go back!“

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“Very nice people and good food.“

“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“

“The food was soooo delicious. My husband I were cwlebrating our 6th Anniversary and had a WeekDay Luncheon Date. Totally Superb down to the very last drop. We ate every buttery morsel. We each had the Grilled Salmon, Lobster and Shrimp Trio with Mashed potatoes loaded with Lobster Sauce on top and a side of their broccolli which was insanely delicious!!! We will most definitly coming back. Staff was very attentive and friendly and very accomodating. Thank You for such a wonderful experience!“

“Great place for the kids and family. My son had an amazing birthday 🥳 we love this place.“

“Great cozy little place with the greatest staff and good food. It’s a must try“

“Friendly accommodating staff. Beautiful water and sunset views. Food and service was great. The cocktails were even better.“

“excellent food, the service is awesome. Colleen was excellent. cocktails are awesome. they have unique specials.“

“Absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was so yummy we didn't have time to snap a picture. Two pitchers of mimosa, huevos ranchero was perfect so delicious ? even the kid's chicken tenders and fries, they devoured it (I stole a tender too haha).Customer service here is top tier and our server was the best! The vibe is amazing, everyone was so friendly. Will definitely visit again!!“

“We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Lakehouse after traveling from New Jersey, and overall, we had a wonderful dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. My steak was fantastic, my husband’s pork chop was to die for, and the crab cake was exactly what I was craving! Everything we ordered was flavorful, and the service was wonderful.

One especially thoughtful touch was the complimentary champagne they brought us at the end of our dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Such a kind gesture that made the evening feel extra special and was truly appreciated!

Despite the small disappointment of the fire pit and outside area being closed, the delicious food, attentive service, and thoughtful hospitality made for a memorable anniversary dinner. Thank you, Lakehouse!“

“Location, location, location! Fabulous staff ! Fantastic food! Delicious cocktails what else could you ask for?“

“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“

“Haven’t had a burger that good in quite a while…“

“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 .“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast here! The food had that delicious home-cooked taste and feel that you just don’t get at a lot of restaurants these days. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, and nothing had that artificial or overly processed taste.

I ordered through Door Dash. Everything was filling, comforting, and so good that I definitely had to take a nap afterward . That’s how you know breakfast did its job!

Definitely a spot I’d come back to!“

“Nice spot. Quaint, good food, lovely staff… attended some great Sayville reunions here…. Really really wish you were open for lunch.“

“Their Thai shrimp tacos are amazing !!!!! Best food truck in Long Island !“