Cold snowy night. Roaring fireplace. Delicious food. What more could you ask for It is a bit on the expensive side though.
ward
The food and service are outstanding. Consistently good. I live around the corner and it's our new go to place. The short ribs are outstanding. Noise level can be high at times.
Phil
Always consistent with quality of food and service. It also looked great for Christmas in terms of decorating
Franziska
We had a lovely evening, the ambience was great and the restaurant did everything in their power to deal with my food allergies.
Cat
Barney's is a quaint neighborhood gem. The food is delicious, the service and ownership are warm and welcoming, and the ambience is cozy and charming. It's our favorite date-night spot on Long Island for an intimate, romantic night out.
Rosemarie
We enjoyed our meal as we always do when we come to this lovely restaurant. It was New Year's Eve so the place was packed but the hospitality and food were still on point. Christine welcomed us as soon as we walked in and had us at a table as soon as one was ready so we could enjoy our meal. Both of us ordered the duck for our main course and it was as good as we always remembered it. Everything was delicious and we were happy to spend our last dinner of 2025 at such a wonderful place.
Christina
Food is always delicious at Barney's - service is always top notch. Because it was new years, the kitchen rushed courses out to the table. The absolutely delicious 3-course meal from seating to check was 58 minutes, far too fast to completely enjoy. It won't stop us for returning throughout the year, but perhaps not on New Years Eve!
Alex Carchietta
Extremely Disappointing Experience – Not Worth the Price This was by far one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had, especially considering the price point. Upon arrival, there was no host present. Our table was set for six people despite a confirmed reservation for five, and service issues started immediately. Bread service was inconsistent—one person didn’t receive bread at all, while later we were oddly given a single extra piece for a table of five. There was no tap water offered, and we were required to purchase two bottles of water. Drinks were a disaster: two drinks arrived first, then we waited 10 more minutes for three additional drinks, and another 5 minutes for the final one. Overall, it took 55 minutes to receive drinks. Appetizers were brought out before any drinks arrived, which made no sense. One of the runners did not speak English, making communication difficult. Service throughout ordering was messy and disorganized. At one point, wine service for Grandpa was cut off without discussion. Utensils were removed after appetizers, then placed incorrectly—steak knives given for fish, butter knives for steak—only to be corrected again. The music situation was also strange: it was either far too loud or completely off, with no Christmas music despite the season. Food quality was unacceptable across the board: All dinners arrived cold or barely warm Mom’s steak was ordered medium and came rare beyond rare, while the outside was burnt Potatoes for both Mom and Grandpa were freezing cold Alex’s chicken was cold and the salad was soggy Dad’s fish was lukewarm Vic’s steak was cold Grandpa was not given butter for his lobster, and when requested, it still wasn’t handled properly Soup was served with garlic bread placed inside the pea soup, which Grandpa did not like To make matters worse, Mom’s second glass of wine was entirely different from the first and tasted awful. Adding insult to injury, the surf and turf carried an additional $28 charge, despite the meal already being approximately $100 per person. The final bill came to $778, which is shocking given the poor service, cold food, and overall lack of attention to detail. For a restaurant at this price level, this experience was completely unacceptable. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kristen
Outstanding! We were celebrating a college graduation and there were 8 of us. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable. We weren't rushed, and the waiter was fabulous. If we didn't have a celebratory cake ar home, I would have loved to stay there and have dessert. We tried many different things on the menu and everyone loved their meal. The rack of lamb was a fan favorite, as well as the fish, chicken dish and filet mignon. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will be returning!
Jason Stevens
Check your bill carefully. Don't order the Caesar salad it will cost you more than you think. Appetizers are meant to be shared. But there is a toll for that. They do this to try and trick and deceive the customer. There are plenty of other restaurants that respect their customers. Stay away.
Came twice in a row it was so good! Granted we had a gift card but so glad we came for dinner. The service was great and very friendly. They definitely make you feel at home. The place itself is so cute definitely a date night spot or a great place for the family to enjoy and intimate dinner or even grabbing a drink with friends at their bar. Loved the winter vibes and the fact it snowed the past week made it feel like a hallmark movie. The food was absolutely worth every penny!
Martin
Outstanding evening. The food was excellent and the ambience was perfect. Sitting by a warm fireplace on a cold evening is special. The service was excellent. For various personal reasons I had not been to Barney's in a few years, but I will certainly be back soon. It is truly a special restaurant and one of the best on LI.
John Mahland
We had a great experience today at Barney's restaurant. Barneys is a historical restaurant in Locust Valley, New York and it's been there since 1893. I believe that's pretty impressive! They have an outstanding selection of food all well prepared and fresh. My friend always gets the Long Island duck I think it's there special. I however love the chicken pillard. It was cooked so well just perfect. Had a little bit of pasta in there and some beautiful flavoring. Really excellent dish. My wife loved it also. Also. I would be remiss if I didn't comment on the atmosphere. This is a very cozy place and it's got a historical feel very classy sitting behind the fire in the winter makes it very special experience. I also highly recommend the Wednesday price fix menu. It's like 3999 per person and you can get starter entrée and a dessert! One small minor issue is parking but it works itself out across the street. I love this place and I hope you give it a shot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carol
Barney's is one of my very favorite restaurants, it is quaint and lovely. The food is always on par and the service is excellent. The staff is attentive without being annoying. Always try to get a table near the fireplace, it is so cozy and adds to the homey atmosphere of the restaurant.
Neil
Delightful atmosphere with wood burning fireplace. Generous portions tastily prepared food. More than ample menu with a host of daily specials. Hardily recommend.
Cold snowy night. Roaring fireplace. Delicious food. What more could you ask for It is a bit on the expensive side though.
The food and service are outstanding. Consistently good. I live around the corner and it's our new go to place. The short ribs are outstanding. Noise level can be high at times.
Always consistent with quality of food and service. It also looked great for Christmas in terms of decorating
We had a lovely evening, the ambience was great and the restaurant did everything in their power to deal with my food allergies.
Barney's is a quaint neighborhood gem. The food is delicious, the service and ownership are warm and welcoming, and the ambience is cozy and charming. It's our favorite date-night spot on Long Island for an intimate, romantic night out.
We enjoyed our meal as we always do when we come to this lovely restaurant. It was New Year's Eve so the place was packed but the hospitality and food were still on point. Christine welcomed us as soon as we walked in and had us at a table as soon as one was ready so we could enjoy our meal. Both of us ordered the duck for our main course and it was as good as we always remembered it. Everything was delicious and we were happy to spend our last dinner of 2025 at such a wonderful place.
Food is always delicious at Barney's - service is always top notch. Because it was new years, the kitchen rushed courses out to the table. The absolutely delicious 3-course meal from seating to check was 58 minutes, far too fast to completely enjoy. It won't stop us for returning throughout the year, but perhaps not on New Years Eve!
Extremely Disappointing Experience – Not Worth the Price
This was by far one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had, especially considering the price point.
Upon arrival, there was no host present. Our table was set for six people despite a confirmed reservation for five, and service issues started immediately. Bread service was inconsistent—one person didn’t receive bread at all, while later we were oddly given a single extra piece for a table of five.
There was no tap water offered, and we were required to purchase two bottles of water. Drinks were a disaster: two drinks arrived first, then we waited 10 more minutes for three additional drinks, and another 5 minutes for the final one. Overall, it took 55 minutes to receive drinks. Appetizers were brought out before any drinks arrived, which made no sense. One of the runners did not speak English, making communication difficult.
Service throughout ordering was messy and disorganized. At one point, wine service for Grandpa was cut off without discussion. Utensils were removed after appetizers, then placed incorrectly—steak knives given for fish, butter knives for steak—only to be corrected again.
The music situation was also strange: it was either far too loud or completely off, with no Christmas music despite the season.
Food quality was unacceptable across the board:
All dinners arrived cold or barely warm
Mom’s steak was ordered medium and came rare beyond rare, while the outside was burnt
Potatoes for both Mom and Grandpa were freezing cold
Alex’s chicken was cold and the salad was soggy
Dad’s fish was lukewarm
Vic’s steak was cold
Grandpa was not given butter for his lobster, and when requested, it still wasn’t handled properly
Soup was served with garlic bread placed inside the pea soup, which Grandpa did not like
To make matters worse, Mom’s second glass of wine was entirely different from the first and tasted awful.
Adding insult to injury, the surf and turf carried an additional $28 charge, despite the meal already being approximately $100 per person.
The final bill came to $778, which is shocking given the poor service, cold food, and overall lack of attention to detail. For a restaurant at this price level, this experience was completely unacceptable. We will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Outstanding! We were celebrating a college graduation and there were 8 of us. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable. We weren't rushed, and the waiter was fabulous. If we didn't have a celebratory cake ar home, I would have loved to stay there and have dessert. We tried many different things on the menu and everyone loved their meal. The rack of lamb was a fan favorite, as well as the fish, chicken dish and filet mignon. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I will be returning!
Check your bill carefully. Don't order the Caesar salad it will cost you more than you think. Appetizers are meant to be shared. But there is a toll for that. They do this to try and trick and deceive the customer. There are plenty of other restaurants that respect their customers. Stay away.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
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Came twice in a row it was so good! Granted we had a gift card but so glad we came for dinner. The service was great and very friendly. They definitely make you feel at home. The place itself is so cute definitely a date night spot or a great place for the family to enjoy and intimate dinner or even grabbing a drink with friends at their bar. Loved the winter vibes and the fact it snowed the past week made it feel like a hallmark movie. The food was absolutely worth every penny!
Outstanding evening. The food was excellent and the ambience was perfect. Sitting by a warm fireplace on a cold evening is special. The service was excellent. For various personal reasons I had not been to Barney's in a few years, but I will certainly be back soon. It is truly a special restaurant and one of the best on LI.
We had a great experience today at Barney's restaurant. Barneys is a historical restaurant in Locust Valley, New York and it's been there since 1893. I believe that's pretty impressive! They have an outstanding selection of food all well prepared and fresh. My friend always gets the Long Island duck I think it's there special. I however love the chicken pillard. It was cooked so well just perfect. Had a little bit of pasta in there and some beautiful flavoring. Really excellent dish. My wife loved it also. Also. I would be remiss if I didn't comment on the atmosphere. This is a very cozy place and it's got a historical feel very classy sitting behind the fire in the winter makes it very special experience. I also highly recommend the Wednesday price fix menu. It's like 3999 per person and you can get starter entrée and a dessert! One small minor issue is parking but it works itself out across the street. I love this place and I hope you give it a shot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barney's is one of my very favorite restaurants, it is quaint and lovely. The food is always on par and the service is excellent. The staff is attentive without being annoying. Always try to get a table near the fireplace, it is so cozy and adds to the homey atmosphere of the restaurant.
Delightful atmosphere with wood burning fireplace. Generous portions tastily prepared food. More than ample menu with a host of daily specials. Hardily recommend.
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