50 Best American Restaurants near Lake Grove

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

“I had a wonderful experience at Ford’s Garage thanks to our waiter, Matteo. He was extremely thorough in explaining what menu items were gluten-free and took great care to ensure there was no cross-contamination. I really appreciated his attention to detail and how knowledgeable he was about the menu. Matteo checked in with us just the right amount—often enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but never intrusive. He was friendly, professional, and clearly takes pride in his work. Excellent service all around!“

“Another first timer... Took my family for dinner. Food was good, service was excellent. Wish there a bit more seafood options. Environment was good. School names was a good touch to feel a neighborhood atmosphere. Reservation was not needed when we went there. Not sure about Sat Sunday...“

“Our waiter was quick. Excellent customer service. The food is amazing here. 12 oz burger and Greek chicken wrap. Huge portions. Took home a giant brownie. Highly recommend .“

“We hadn’t been here and years and decided to visit while in town. The menu is super unique and prices are what you pay for. I have become a fan all over again.“

“The food was delicious and service was excellent.“

“Very relaxing cozy tea room, delicious deserts and finger sandwiches, many teas to choose“

“Went with gf had great time from the pretzel croissant to the amazing flowerless cake everything was delicious. Has great view of port Jeff. Staff is friendly Deff going back. And offer seasonal menu“

“This place will never disappoint. We had the grilled octopus app and salad seafood with the pork and scallops as our main dishes. We love seafood and this is some of the absolute best. Affogato and the berry dessert were the cherries on top. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Delicious breakfast, I really enjoyed it.“

“A group of us regularly visit on Tuesday evenings and the staff—Connor, Mary, and Casey are wonderful. A great group with exceptional customer service. Great food with a great atmosphere and service make for a wonderful evening. I highly recommend the Brew House!!“

“Pretty sure I just had one of the top 3 Reuben sandwiches I’ve ever had in my life, not even joking. It’s a Friday night and no shortage of customers here but still the service was fantastic, beer selection was great, my sandwich in particular was A++, and no one in my party had a bad word to say about theirs either. Definitely coming back for more!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great music. Great people.“

“Visited NoCo for the first time Sunday. A great dining experience. We go out for dinner quite often and this is one of the BEST! Very professional staff. Annise the manager is definitely an asset to this restaurant. We had the watermelon salad and the fig salad. We had prime pork chops for dinner. Gelato and pecan pie for dessert. Everything was ABSOLUTELY delicious. Will definitely revisit and probably become a regular!!!!!“

“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.“

“Husk and Vine has been our go-to date night spot for years, so when it came time to plan my mother’s 70th birthday celebration, we knew exactly who to call—Chef Fran.
We wanted a Polynesian-themed menu, and if anyone could bring that vision to life, it was the Husk and Vine team. Chef Fran and his culinary staff are known for their creativity and fusion, and they absolutely delivered.

Chef took the time to listen to our ideas and dietary needs, crafting a menu that tied everything together beautifully. Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was!

If you haven’t visited Husk and Vine yet, make sure you do. It’s truly a must-visit experience.“

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

“The food is always delicious. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend.“

“The best breakfast and price I have found in suffolk county!!!!!“

“BEST WINGS (simplest way to put it) Discovered them out East and now they're in Islip. Anthony's wings will ruin everybody else's. Crispy without being greasy and sauces are A+++. Go there.“

“Great chicken sandwiches, 3 different ones between us and everyone raved about them and drinks were great!“

“It was great place to eat at too and good food also“

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

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

“Outstanding food ! Great value. Great staff! Go as soon as you can!!!“

“The food was great and being tthat it looked like they need more help. The server was great and very friendly“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice place in Port Jefferson Village, delicious coffee.“

“My husband and I tried Jackson Hall American Bar & Grille for the first time tonight. Place was very busy. Had a very nice vibe when walking in. Our server Danny was great! Very friendly. Checked on us several times. Had no problem making recommendations. Chef Michael came by several times as well. Was very friendly.We started out with Mussels in a lobster sauce with chunks of lobster. It was delicious! We then had the honey crab legs. They were so tasty. The crab was so meaty. There is no way you will leave this restaurant hungry. Portions are fantastic! We ended the night with cheesecake. It was the perfect ending to our meal. We will definitely be back to try more stuff on the menu!“

“The food served here was very good, i had the sizzling sirloin 10/10. Aside from that I had accidentally left my purse at the dinner table while taking a call and my party had left without knowledge that my purse was there. Before i could notice i was already an hour away. The manager at this location and his staff were very helpful with this issue. When i found proper arrangements to get my things they secured my items and made sure nothing was taken. Very appreciated thank you 🙏“

“Sunday afternoon and we stopped in for a bite. Our server Charlie was very busy but did an awesome job. The food was really good. My dish pasta arrived hot and perfectly cooked. My wife's steak was tender and well seasoned. Very good experience“

“Did a mobile pick up order for work. Jillian (general manager) and Carl were so patient and helpful. I love coming here, staff like them, Scott and Mel are always so kind and accommodating. Love this place! Service is always excellent and food is perfect“

“Went to the Northport location this morning. I had the Tex-Mex Benny Bowl. Loved it! Something different, our server Karen was outstanding. Attentive, without being annoying. Even had my favorite hot sauce, highly recommend.“

“We had an engagement party here recently. Other than a few hiccups that happened, like the passed hors d'oeuvre ended at an hour when we were told it would go on until people stopped taking them, everth8ng else was well done. Food was good and the room was perfect for the 110 people we had there. Overall a nice place to have a function.“

“Everything was so delicious“

“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.“

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

“Had a great experience here last night. The food was cooked perfectly. Enjoyed some of the best baked clams I’ve ever had. The drinks looked very creative as well. The skirt steak was tender and marinated in a delicious marinade. The service was helpful but it wasn’t a rushed experience by any means. The patio is dog friendly as well. I will be back!“

“I go here all the time with my friends we enjoy the place the workers are nice and positive and very fun to talk to and very out going. Michelle is the best one the food here is also amazing I love their waffle fries and the boneless wings.“

“Great place. Thank you from the US Military Vet MC“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“Best heroes ever!!! Been going there for 30 years!!!“

“Vincent and his team are top notch. Could not have asked for a better experience! The food was incredible and my guests were excited and super pleased. The interactions from Vincent and his staff made the party rock. Highly recommend for your next gathering, you won't be disappointed.“

“Great food great staff indoor outdoor dining“

“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 .“

“….….Best place on earth………“