Restaurants near Ocean Beach

“We had a very nice meal here back in October. Our server, Shannon, was outstanding and took excellent care of us. The location is fantastic, sitting right on the water and made for a very pleasant meal. We had the calamari appetizer (very good), the Sauteed Flounder, which was okay and not worth $40, and the Gourmet Burger. I thoroughly enjoyed the burger. Since we came over on our boat, we weren't drinking, but the bar area looked pretty cool. We will come back again.”

“On the advice of a friend who regularly visits Fire Island, our family of eight, including a four-year-old and an infant, had an amazing dinner experience at Albatross tonight. I was somewhat apprehensive because the restaurant's Google rating was lower than that of another restaurant where we had had a disappointing lunch the first day of our stay. So I wanted to write my five-star review as soon as possible.

Our positive experience began when we dropped by during the afternoon to get the hostess's advice on how to procure a table for eight people -- without a reservation! -- on a busy Saturday night. She told us that if we came before 6:00 they would probably be able to accommodate us.

This is exactly what happened. When we arrived we were immediately seated at a comfortable table near the window. The attentive waitstaff quickly took our drink orders and, shortly thereafter, our meal orders.

I was worried that our small children might become difficult while we ate two courses (starters and a main course). However, our server brought our starters quickly, and the main course soon after clearing our dishes from the first course. The timing was perfect!

The food was perfect, too. I enjoyed my New England clam chowder, one of the best versions I've tasted. The table shared top-notch oysters, steamers, fried calamari, and Buffalo wings. Our mains, which included grilled fish, linguine with white clam sauce, and penne with vodka source and grilled shrimp, were uniformly excellent, with quality ingredients and preparation. For example, the grilled broccoli that accompanied my barramundi was so flavorful that it transcended the norm for this standard vegetable.

With our meal we enjoyed a bottle of white wine at a fair price.

This review may sound too favorable to be true, but it accurately describes our experience. I recommend Albatross wholeheartedly.”

“Been going to Scoops for years! Great ice cream... friendly staff... a must do when visiting Ocean Beach!”

“If you're on Fire Island and over 21, make this a stop. And order the Rocket Fuel. Great starting/ending point for a day trip, or meetup for friends gathering on the island.”

“A very welcome addition to the Ocean Beach Restaurant and Bar scene. Appreciated. Great apps. Nice lunch and dinner menu. Couldn't be more central location, directly across from the ferry basin. Chow down and have a cocktail as you watch the ferries come and go. THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER FERRY!”

“Great place to hang out. After a long day hanging out in the bay. Food is great service.”

“My favorite place to go every summer! Thank you for a delicious lunch and terrific afternoon! Love Matthew’s Seafood House.”

“Fun place! Not only do they have ice cream, but they also sell Italian ices, candy, and baked goods! The only catch is that they only take cash. Be aware of this!”

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

“I really liked the Ocean Beach FI Sand Bar. The staff were so accommodating. The food was good and the drinks were made so well. The two bands we stayed for were excellent. We will be back soon!”

“We had fun sipping Zippies on the water!”

“It's a good pizza.”

“Decor is intimate but light enough to see yourself.

Drinks were diverse and fantastic. There will always be something new since they’re seasonal. Cheese platter paired perfectly with more herbal drinks.”

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

“Went here for brunch today for first time. Friendly staff!! Atmosphere was great! Our waiter was very friendly made us feel good from start to finish. Food was very good! Thank you for being the great place we hoped for. Our waiter was Danyeal, very nice young man!!!”

“What a pleasure to be able to enjoy our own party from start to finish! Keith was a pleasure to work with planning the event and his staff were absolutely amazing from set up, preparation serving and clean up! The abundance of delicious food and amazing selection made the party! Everyone was asking “who are these guys I need their number!” We cannot express our happiness enough and look forward to our next event with them! Thank you Keith and crew!”

“The best chicken and rice spot in the area. Absolutely delicious, chicken and lamb is so juicy and fresh, everything tastes fresh, not heavy or oily. It is very well seasoned, it’s just the best. Also the owner is super friendly and nice. Can’t recommend this place enough!”

“I was brought here for my birthday highly recoommended fantastic.Will be back”

“This place is a hidden gem! The food was deliciously authentic and the kind of fresh you only get when you’re actually in the Mediterranean. This will definitely be my new go to restaurant for family and friends!”

“We dine at JBBQ at least once a week. The staff is incredible, food is delicious and overall such a fun experience! If you haven’t tried it yet, don’t walk, run! You’ll thank me later!!!”

“The food is bomb! My favorite dish is the chicken quesadilla with the sauce they put on the side (chef's kiss) and the tacos de lengua soo tender! I recommend 10/10”

“I went to dinner with my son last and there was a bit of misunderstanding staff fixed the problem Food is great the atmosphere is great I’d like to think the management to straighten out the problem I’ve been eating there in Islip that pizza place for a while great food”

“Yummy treats and great variety that’s fun!”

“Enjoy every time we go delicious”

“I grew up in a 100 percent Italian family and I have to say Nona’s lasagna was the best I’ve ever had in my life. At 58 years old I have had plenty of lasagna. This is my new go to spot for Italian fare.”

“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.”

“These guys are the best! They make you feel like a king when you walk in and treat you like family! God bless 🇺🇸”

“Just wanted to share that this is one of my favorite spots to eat & have a few cocktails. The food is always incredible and the staff are attentive & friendly. I’ve eaten here several times and have loved it each time.”

“Amazing Food. Authentic flavors delicious..”

“I had a very upsetting and unsafe experience with this business. During our visit, my young daughter was bitten by their cat. What should have been treated with urgency and genuine conncern was instead brushed off- both the over and her employee responded with sarcasm and dismissiveness when I voiced my frustration. I had to make multiple requests to speak to the owner in regards to this incident-yet during a later phone call, she admitted she had been there the entire time. This kind of avoidance is extremely unprofessional, especially when a child's safety is at risk. Due to the bite, my daughter required a medical evaluation and treatment, resulting in medical expenses. I had mailed the ower receipts of the co-pays and requested a refund of my daughter's medical co-pays which i still haven't received. Allowing an animal that bites to be around customers, especially children poses a serious safety risk. The lack of professionalism, empathy and accountability is how this situation was handled is unacceptable. Then to my surprise, this compmay enjoys mocking their customers on TikTok videos. One wasn't made of my daughter, but these video's paint a clear picture of how the owner, Ryan and her employee's think of their loyal customers. I cannot recommend this business nor-even give it one star!”