American Restaurants near Ocean Beach

“The place was hopping, and we were seated 15-20 minutes past our reservation, but the service was great (shout out to Jackson, the hardest working server ever)! The fried calamari is huge (4 people), and my scallops and husband's burger were delish! The main reason I gave 4 stars was that the crab cakes weren't great (should use jumbo lump).“

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

“Castaway fried rice, as a worker on the island you can get a little lonely sometimes. But when I'm lonely you know what's there for me? Castaway fried rice. When I was sad and didn't think I was worth a dime? Castaway fried rice, what comforts me before I go to sleep at night? You know it. Castaway fried rice.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Came here for Sunday of the holiday weekend. Great atmosphere and awesome service. There were two bartenders, both super friendly. The guy bartender was dressed in an awesome 4th costume, and made us the BEST rocket fuels. I would come again just for him. He made our experience amazing and was not only friendly but very accommodating. Come here!!!“

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

“I had a wonderful afternoon with my best friend at the Mad Batter. It was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised by the food, service and atmosphere. I appreciated the ample parking lot too. I think it would be a great place to bring young girls or to have an event like a bridal/baby shower.“

“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.“

“My daughter’s Bridal Shower was amazing…. We LOVE The Linwood❤️“

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

“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!“

“Had a delicious brunch this morning. Place was spotless, staff was incredibly friendly and professional. Decor is bright and Long Island beachy. Will be back“

“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!!“

“I want to start by saying the buffalo chicken egg rolls are the best and I mean THE BEST Buffalo chicken egg rolls I have ever had. I got garlic parm wings as my main and they were also delicious. Came on a weekend and it was very busy with live music so make reservations!“

“The eggplant was delicious“

“Women, LGBTQ+, POC safe space Joanne and Danielle ran that bar floor without a sweat! Greeted and seated anyone within the second they walked in, and with a friendly smile! Warm and welcoming staff, CRISPY WINGS AND AMAZING SAUCE VARIETY!!“

“First off I want to say I've been coming here for years and I just love coming here!! Everyone here is so nice and friendly which is why I always come back. The bartenders especially Kayla and Meagan truly are rockstars.
The food is always good and I really enjoy the atmosphere here and I will always be coming back
You have a really nice set of managers and the new general manager Jillian who took over the store is fantastic!!! She truly loves her staff and takes pride in her job and it shows!!!“

“The service was excellent, the food was just as good. They truly make you feel like you are family. I'll be back.“

“The initial bartender was very slow to acknowledge me at the bar - there were only four of us customers at the bar total, so it's not like I was lost in a sea of people. The shift change brought better service. All in all, it was everything I expected from a TGIF. I'd go back.“

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

“Good place for a quick bite and drinks. The bar seen is good. I have a few drinks, meet some good people, and watch the game.

Kid-friendliness: Kids welcome 🙏

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is on ground level and they have double doors.“

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

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

“good food, great atmosphere“

“I had the pleasure of being served by Lavasia during my visit, and she truly made the experience exceptional! From the moment we were seated, her friendly demeanor set the tone for a wonderful meal. She was incredibly attentive without being overbearing, ensuring our drinks were always topped off and our meals arrived promptly.

What stood out most was her attention to detail, she remembered every special request we made and even went out of her way to offer helpful recommendations from the menu. Her professionalism and positive attitude made us feel welcome and valued as customers.

If you’re dining here, I highly recommend asking for her. She turned a good meal into a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and hope to be seated in her section again!“

“The tasty food options are always changing, with some favorite staples remaining. The cocktails are also seasonal, which I love. Ambience is cozy and quirky. They're in between locations right now so no liquor license, but they let us know ahead of time and we were more than happy to BYOB (and in my case a premixed Manhattan—they provided me with a coupe glass and ice to shake my cocktail). Looking forward to checking them out on Main Street soon.“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“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.“

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

“Everything was so delicious“

“Doreen Katen and her wonderful and professional associates and staff make renting your summer dream, or offering such a rental, a pleasant and easy experience. Expect a great experience, and you won't be disappointed.“

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

“I took my mom here as I wanted to take her out on a date together. My mom deserves to get out and enjoy the lovely weather we have been getting up in the Long Island area. We came to this spot (by the way it's called "American Standard"). I think the bar/restaurant change the name.This spot offers live music, we enjoyed a guitarist play during the course of our stay here.We ordered the alligator fritters as our appetizer and catfish poh boy with a burger that had all kinds of galore in it.The food was fantastic, very delicious. The alligator fritters was phenomenal. It's rare to find a bar/restaurant to offer alligator in this area as there aren't any alligators or crocodiles nearby. It was well cooked, not dry. The dish presentation was cute.The meal was very filling as the burgers came with fries or side salad. The poh boy came with the same option, but my mom ordered salad. The food portions were perfect.The spot also offers a wide selection of alcohol, including many choices of craft beer. I highly recommend coming here to have a good time. It's very causal.“

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

“Wanted to give a huge shout out to the Tap Room (Patchogue) (specifically the Patchogue location). We were invited to a family party, buffet-style. I reached out to the restaurant via email, because I wanted to make sure they could accommodate my daughters food allergies -- eggs, soy, sunflower seeds, tree nuts and peanuts, or I would plan ahead and pack snacks she could safely eat instead. The Culinary Director, Joseph Walsh, called me the next day. He spoke to me for awhile, went over her food allergies, made some suggestions, and assured me that he would come up with something she could safely eat. The morning of the party, he sent me an email to confirm we were coming and his suggestions for a safe meal (rice and beans sauteed with bell peppers, chicken cutlet w/ no egg, and a mixed fruit salad). I emailed him back that just rice and beans and the fruit salad would be fine, because she doesn't eat chicken. He emailed me back, concerned that rice and beans and a fruit salad wouldn't be enough, but I assured him it would be fine because she's only 7 and has anxiety over trying new foods at restaurants (understandably), so sticking with rice and beans and fruit salad, which she's comfortable with, would be perfect. At the event, Joseph told my relative that he wanted to talk to us, and when we arrived, he came to introduce himself, told me that he was making sure everything was prepared separately and would be ready for her shortly. Absolutely fantastic service. We truly, truly appreciated all his care and effort, because that's sadly not the norm most of the time when we try to eat out. Thank you Joseph at the Tap Room in Patchogue!“

“Damn good soft pretzel. It’s huge with a processed cheesy dipping sauce that reminds me of everything my mom wouldn’t let me eat as a child and the tastiest honey Dijon sauce I’ve ever had. We had to come back to get it a second time.
11/10 ambiance if you sit on the dock at the right time of day, super cool secret tiki bar and friendly service.“

“Great food great staff indoor outdoor dining“

“Excellent service. Great food. Frank is always a pleasure to deal with and honest“

“Love John the bartender. Great food and atmosphere“

“I just had my daughter's baby shower at Bayberry. A truly wonderful experience! The staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive. Food was A+! Everyone commented on how delicious the brunch was. Melissa kept us on target for dates and quickly responded to any emails.
Do not hesitate to book your next event at Bayberry. You will not be disappointed. You and your guests will be extremely happy!!“

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