50 Best Cocktail Bars near Melville

“We celebrated our anniversary at Bijou in Melville last weekend & it was our first time dining there. I was impressed that they have the kitchen behind a glass wall so that you can see just how clean they keep it! Our waitress was excellent, gave us some great suggestions & was all around a very attentive server. We started with drinks. I had the Lychee Martini & he had a drink called The Beckoning Cat. I LOVED the Martini & he said his drink was good but not his favorite. It was a Sunday night so we each only had 1 drink. Next we had an appetizer. We got the Fried Chicken Bao Buns. I was a little disappointed that it came with 3.... since that made it hard to split between the 2 of us... but I ended up having 2 and he had 1 because he could see how much I enjoyed the first one. They are DELICIOUS - the buns were pillow soft and the chicken was cooked perfectly crunchy, and they also had pickled onion & carrot on them. Next I had the the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice & the Blue Fin Toro roll. The crispy rice has Spicy Tuna, avocado, jalapeno, tobiko, wasabi cream & sweet soy (recommended by our server) which was delicious & just enough to fill me up along with the sushi roll. The Blue Fin Toro Roll has mango, cucumber, tobiko, wasabi mayo, chutoro, scallion, yuzu miso & tempura crunch - MIND BLOWINGLY DELICIOUS!! This was the BEST Sushi Roll I have ever eaten in my entire life!! He had the Marinated Wagyu Skirt Steak, which comes with shisho chimichurri & soy demi glace, and a side of Loaded Roast Potatoes. I forgot to take a picture... whoops! I tasted both & they were also delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and we both enjoyed the marinade quite a bit. The potatoes were also very good, though nothing to go crazy for. Finally, our waitress asked if we wanted to order desert but we were both too full, so we decided to pass even though there were a few I did want to try. Then she came out with a fresh berry tart with a sparkler as an anniversary surprise!! Well, I had just enough room for that & it was also delicious!! All in all, a great experience and we will be returning in the future, for sure!!“

“We just had a 40th Birthday Party for our daughter & it was amazing! Starting with Bill, the Banquet Manager who was so accommodating & informative. The Maitre D was the sweetest, kindest & attentive person & the Staff were all smiles & helpful. The food was displayed with such creative ideas & delicious. Thank you to The Refuge for making our party so memorable. The guest were in awe & could not stop complementing us on having such a fabulous party. Can’t wait to book another party 🎉“

“I had an issue with my room facing the open atrium area and the noise level from the bar extending past quiet hour. The front desk manager, Stephen, immediately addressed my concern and moved me to a room in a more desirable location. I also found the front desk and concierge lounge employees to be very friendly and helpful. My room service attendant, Holly, made sure my order was as specified and she delivered it with a smile!! I really appreciated her kind demeanor. I felt my business mattered to everyone I came in contact with at this Marriott property and would not hesitate staying here again when my travels bring me back to Long Island.“

“This place is beautiful and the food also compliments it. I would go back here everyday if I could. The manager is so generous and respectful. I hope for the best for this establishment.“

“Excellent Definitely we will return“

“Fun place. Small food menu but the food was great. Waiter was OK but a bit of language barrier and lack knowledge of drinks. Maybe he was new the wrong drink cane out i drank it anyway. The drinks were solid but not up to the standards of a cocktail bar. Hermanas down the block has superior cocktails.“

“This is the inside of bar“

“All the services were great!! Nice looking place.“

“The best food in Lindenhurst“

“Had a wonderful Night. Andrew made the Best Sangria I ever had. Enjoyed the food! Cant wait to go back again!“

“What a great spot for a private party... The room upstairs has its own bar, bathrooms, and plenty of room for people to fit, with room to spare. I had 70 people for a brunch, and it wasn't even close to tight. Superb staff, friendly and on point for service. The food was fantastic as well. Highly recommended place for a party.“

“This place was AMAZING! I never came here before they renovated, but the interior is so beautiful and well thought out, so great job to them! The environment, the staff, the FOOD! Absolutely no notes.

We had a variety of amazing apps (not pictured). Started with the tuna tartar, meatballs (10/10 wish I had a second order of them), and the garlic bread sticks. Everything was cooked so well, while presentation was just as great.

Next the dinner. We had a steak, the pork shank, a salad, and a surf and turf (off menu) that was a full steak with clam stuffed shrimp. Steaks were perfectly medium rare and tender, the pork shank was so tender it was falling off the bone (in the best way), and even the simple salad was fresh and tasty.

Now the dessert. Everything is made by either the head chef, the soup chef, or the waitress. Each one is better than the next. Personal favorite: the dark chocolate cake. My girlfriend, who hates coconut, tried the coconut cream pie and said "wow. I might like coconut now". Her personal favorite is the bread pudding bites.

After dinner we sat at the bar and had a couple drinks while chatting with the bartender, who is so attentive and friendly! Lots of regulars and locals here, but it's part of what made the whole evening so lovely! We will DEFINITELY be back!“

“Recently hosted my sister’s sprinkle at BlueBird. Absolutely amazing service. The team (Amanda and Blake) were so efficient, from the query email to ensuring the breakdown went smoothly. They were even kind enough to allow us to bring in our own actively and photo stations!“

“Alicia, the owner, takes great pride, in her restaurant. And it shows!! The food and service is great!! Brunch is my favorite!“

“I can’t even begin to express how happy we are to have this place in Babylon village. We have been here numerous times since they opened.
Who even came up with the vodka fritters ?? He deserves an award!! They are amazing!! The meatballs are sooooo freeken good … my favorite has to be the garlic knots. They deserve a Michelin star .. especially when they don’t overcook them and they are drenched in garlic and oil ..
pizza selections are many and delicious, my personal favorite is the chicken Marsala pizza slice !!
Today we can and actually sat instead of taking out, the server Samantha was such a pleasure. She was helpful, kind , funny and so good with our questions. Hers smile killed!!
The people behind the pizza counter are so nice also !!!
The seasonal drink menu needs some tweaking, but no one comes to a pizzeria for the craft cocktails ..
well done to the owners who run such a great ship!! Thank you for serving us ..
-Maria Rizzuto … babylon resident“

“What a great restaurant! Angelo and Oscar run a tight ship. Can’t wait to revisit.“

“Great staff and atmosphere“

“The Audrey is such a nice addition to the town of Oyster Bay. Finally , somewhere to go with live music , DJ and Karaoke nights. The food is excellent with a variety to pick from. The bar feels like you are sitting in your own home.
The bartenders serve a nice pour on a glass of wine ? .
Kendra, Giulia and the other bartenders are so knowledgeable on different hard liquor drinks . When I’m undecided ? on what to drink they always come up with something great.
Can’t wait to sing at Karaoke night for Halloween ? 10/32 @ 9 pm!

Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free.“

“This the 2nd time I was here and they do not disappoint. The 1st pic was the pork soup, the 2nd pic which is fron my 1st visit was the wonton soup which is my favorite. The pork one is good, but the soup tastes like gravy it was a bit much for me. And the 3rd pic is the chips very light I luv love them. Oh, and I had a glass of mohito“

“Very nice inviting decor. Service was just ok. The server was basic, didn’t tell us it was happy hour? Nor did she mention and food selections. For a new establishment I guess I was expecting a bit more … maybe ask if we had been there before? Check back to see how our food was( it was outstanding), we got more help from the water girl Had to ask to clear table. Had to ask for check from the water girl? The server had much support. Seems she took our order and disappeared. But the server assistants were on point. Dinner was really good. We will go back… because of the food. Even the manager walked pasted us a dozen times. There were 6 tables.. perfect time for manager to mingle… just saying. Place is very nice, great menu too. Just left feeling ignored. Nice music too. Maybe the server was having a bad day? Like I said we will go again !!! Great food.“

“Great mixologists! A real treat.“

“The food is consistently excellent. The team is very professional and makes each guest feel like a VIP! Wonderful and welcoming atmosphere for almost 40 years! La Parma II is a great asset to Huntington!“

“The best coffee baristas I love RS BEANERY!!! If your having an awful day just come there and you’ll be cheered up by the wonderful staff!!!! Can’t recommend RSB ENOUGH!!!!!“

“John (Owner) and Eric (bartender) are both great guys who fit perfectly with the creative small plates, generous drinks and warm, inviting ambiance. Add music on certain nights (check FB), and you have a winner!“

“We had our daughter’s first birthday here and they knocked it out of the park. Anthony and John and the rest of the staff are awesome. Food was incredible. Highly recommended!“

“Fun time with friends! Our waiter Puma was excellent!“

“Surf and Turf special was wonderful and service was well trained but what can't be trained is the kindness of the staff and the willingness to go above and beyond to make the occasion special.“

“Fun time with friends! Our waiter Puma was excellent!“

“The 2 lb lobster special was outstanding. Perfectly prepared. It was difficult to chose an appetizer because they all sounded delicious. The dessert choices were equally tr,ptomg. All portions were generous and service was efficient and professional.“

“Had such fun at the murder mystery!“

“Delicious food and a great service too!!“

“Delicious food and great service!!“

“We had such an amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious the staff was so friendly and attentive. It’s now my third time there and can’t wait to go back!“

“We especially love our favorite server, Frankie, who consistently takes great care of us. Food is always delicious and the drinks are spot on! Chris makes us feel like welcomed, valued, guests. This is one of our favorite"go-to" places for a delicious dinner and fabulous cocktails. Who cares if it's noisy? Not us!“

“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.“

“If you want authentic great Mexican Food & Drink.. Ruta Oaxaca is the best ! Great service , friendly staff and great variety.“

“I started off looking for “just a bar” and stumbled across Teddy’s. What I found was a modern interior with a pleasant staff that was willing to accommodate anything and everything. Oyster Bay is not the friendliest place for minorities but genuinely, I feel like I am home at Teddy’s. Thank you!“

“I've been playing there for years and Dave and staff have always been awesome to me and my bands!“

“We worked the same event yesterday and I knew right away I would be visiting them for my lunch! So amazing and the ladies were super friendly! I tried the Taco, Bacon Mac & Cheese, Philly Cheesesteak, and Banana Nutella. I Hope to see them at another event soon so I can try the other flavors (I heard the spinach artichoke is a must have!)“

“Just had our 5th grade graduation dance and it was absolutely amazing. The staff, the food and the attention to detail was spot on. Can't wait to have another reason to throw a party at Bar Grazi!!“

“This is a new restaurant opening in Oyster Bay, NY. This is real authentic northern Italian food. Everything was so delicious. Fresh made mozzarella, fresh hand made pasta. The flavors of these dishes really show how much thought and preparation they put into creating food like this and it really shows. I strongly recommend this place. It is a must if you love Italian food!!“

“Incredible night! Food was incredible“

“Yes, there are gluten free items here that are marked on the menu HOWEVER I thankfully had a waitress that basically said that their is airborne flour everywhere and that cross contamination is almost guaranteed for anything baked in the oven with the pizza (for example their baked GF chicken Parm dish). I was so appreciative how clear she was, saying that the gluten free pasta is boiled separately though they still can't guarantee it is celiac-safe. I risked it and got a pasta dish and fortunately didn't get sick. I hope they can find a way to make truly Celiac safe gluten free foods because their GF pasta was phenomenal!“

“Nice atmosphere & a good menu of classics“

“Ate here for the first time this past Friday 12/6. Walked in and loved the decoration of the interior of the restaurant. We ordered the Crostini for an appetizer, and I got the Mezzelune Al Tartufo and my Fiancee got Strozzapreti Gratinati for our main dishes. For Dessert we got the Apple cake. Our waiter recommended the Apple cinnamon old fashioned. Everything was phenomenal. I can’t wait to go back. They should promote that there is parking in the back so people don’t drive by if their isn’t parking in the front.“

“Champagne House has become our go to place! Discovered this gem a few months ago and never disappoints! Decided to go with our waiter Jason’s recommendation Bourbon Street Steak. WOW just WOW It was out of this world. My husband ordered French Onion Pizzetta that to is just as delicious. Glad before we left the Chef came from kitchen speaking to other patrons and we were able to tell him how much we enjoyed our meal this evening as well as our earlier visits Highly recommend!!“

“Thank you to the wonderful staff at Public House for hosting my husbands retirement party! They were all so accommodating and friendly; drinks were awesome and food was delish!! If you’ve in need of a space for a party, definitely reach out to them!“

“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.“

“I love this place. The food is so Fresh and Delicious and most importantly consistent. The owner and staff are very accommodating and there are plenty of Veg. Options.“