50 Best American Restaurants near Ocean Beach

“Walk off the ferry in Ocean Beach and walk into the best restaurant on the Great South Bay. The location, service, and food are unsurpassed. The Curry Shrimp is spiced to perfection. It is a generous portion, but you will want more. Lunch or dinner is a Five Star experience.“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“Hands down the Best meals, portions and service we had all week on Fire Island! The coconut shrimp and calamari apps were fantastic. The scallops, bone-in ribeye, eggplant entrees and all 3 desserts were phenomenal. Our waitress Christen and Holden gave perfect service. Highly recommend The Dunes!“

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

“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.“

“Great staff! Hannah makes a great margarita!“

“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.“

“Staff, food, service, atmosphere and drinks are all stellar!“

“I became a regular diner to Riley’s a couple of years ago. Gotta tell ya, the food is as good as any high restaurant I eat at and I dine out a lot. Fun, delicious, quality menu that has never once disappointed on any item, ever. Yes it is mostly basic pub food but so are 50% of the restaurants on Long Island now and Fibbers is perfect and priced more than fair. Can’t remember the servers but the two ladies are always right there, refills on drinks, food on time and always with a smile regardless how busy they are. Come back soon guys! You are the best of EI“

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

“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!!“

“A must go to you will not be disappointed!!!!“

“Excellent Brunch for Mother’s Day! We never go out to eat on Mother’s Day as the restaurants are usually too overwhelmed. I am so glad we came to Shands General this year. The service was excellent and everything was extremely coordinated. The food was delicious and our party of 6 had a great time. Highly Recommend!“

““Excellent service from Issac today at TGI Fridays. He was very friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. He made sure we had everything we needed and made us feel very welcome. Service like his is what makes people want to come back. Thank you, Issac, for such a great experience!”“

“This is a great spot with an excellent menu. There are a lot of various dishes and drinks to choose from. The food was very good especially the wagyu sliders appetizer. The spring cocktail May’s Flowers was so refreshing. Would absolutely return here again!“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

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

“Today I came to visit and have a quick bite! The burger was phenomenal! And what made the burger even better was the outstanding service from Thomas! His energy and attentiveness makes me want to come back! I live in Huntington but would come back just for the service alone! Thank you Peter Pan for a great early dinner!“

“Michelle Randazzo was amazing. She made the perfect recommendation. Will be back to see her especially.“

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

“Service and cuisine was excellent. Staff was very friendly and eager to please.“

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

“Nicest people ever. Great bar and restaurant, service is fast, food is always good.

Thea is incredible. We usually come in a group and she takes great care of us every time.

Dimitri is the man too. Always checks in to make sure everything is all good.

Highly recommend“

“Everything was so delicious“

“I recently hosted my daughter’s Bridal Shower Brunch at Bayberry. Everything about our experience was exceptional. The staff was helpful and accommodating, the menu options were extensive and delish and the chic atmosphere was the perfect setting for the vibe we wanted to achieve. I highly recommend Bayberry for your next event or night out ❣️“

“excellent food, the service is awesome. Colleen was excellent. cocktails are awesome. they have unique specials.“

“We had an outstanding experience at Applebee's Bohemia, NY thanks to our waiter, Seth! From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He made sure our drinks stayed full, checked on us at just the right times, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal.
Seth's positive attitude, professionalism, and excellent customer service really stood out and made our dining experience even better. It's rare to find someone who truly enjoys what they do, and it shows. If you're dining here, ask for Seth—you won't be disappointed! Thank you, Seth, for providing exceptional service. We'll definitely be back!“

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

“Absolutely loved this restaurant. The food was so yummy we didn't have time to snap a picture. Two pitchers of mimosa, huevos ranchero was perfect so delicious ? even the kid's chicken tenders and fries, they devoured it (I stole a tender too haha).Customer service here is top tier and our server was the best! The vibe is amazing, everyone was so friendly. Will definitely visit again!!“

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

“Came here to celebrate a shower

The host were super friendly and above and beyond accommodating for our party size

The service was top notch
Our server, Milton was super attentive and friendly

Food was delicious (but super over priced) $50 for a lobster roll?! & bread is not complementary ?!

All the desserts were amazing good

The ambiance was excellent
The water view was the cherry on top“

“We love Howard’s!! Caryn is the best!“

“😋 Chef Charles for the evening was amazing. He made a fabulous 9 course meal for my husband and I. From setting a beatiful table with flowers to gourmet delicious food and leaving a perfectly cleaned up kitchen as if we ate out. However, having all the comforts of home. Not to mention his presentation of each dish was fabulous! Can't wait to have a big dinner party using chef! Thank you Chef Charles! Thank you our friend, Eva, for the beautiful gift of chef for the evening! Such a spectacular idea!“

“Their Thai shrimp tacos are amazing !!!!! Best food truck in Long Island !“

“Love John the bartender. Great food and atmosphere“

“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 food is delicious in large portions, waitress is attentive and knowledgeable, very nice atmosphere.“

“Very good Irish pub with friendly people and live music 👍🏼“

“This place is exactly what you want in a breakfast spot. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the home fries were crispy on the outside and soft inside, and the pancakes were light and fluffy.
Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Coffee stayed full, and our food came out quickly even though they were busy.“

“I have to visit when I’m the area. Very cozy and friendly place. The food is great!“

“Delicious cocktails and food! We all had a difficult time deciding on a meal, everything sound so good! Friendly helpful staff, would totally recommend!“

“I had an outstanding experience here at the east Islip Applebees! Our server was Andrew, and he was super attentive and friendly. The general manager Abby stopped by our table to greet us and ask how our meals were! You don’t see this service consistently nowadays. Will definitely be back soon!“

“Haven’t had a burger that good in quite a while…“

“Excellent food no matter what we order love the steak tidbits ..tried the shrimp tacos too !!! Drinks are great as well !!! Our new go to by the water !“

“My 9 year old had decompression and a duraplasty surgery at the beginning of the month. When we were discharged from PEDS ICU, claws was the first meal he requested. We absolutely love the lobster bisque. The lobsters rolls are so chunky and delicious. The crab cakes are divine. Now I’m starving. Thanks. lol“

“My Husband and I stumble across this place tonight and couldn’t be happier about it! From the moment we walked through the door on a busy Saturday night at 7:00pm we walk in simply based on a great name! The hostess Deanna was lovely and welcoming we were able to sit right away! The food was absolutely amazing and so were the drinks!! But the star of the show was the staff our waitress Emily was the best we have ever had! Just the right amount of attentive that we never looked for her and always felt taking care up. The busser also did an amazing job never a dirty plate on our table. We go out alot and I can’t remember the last time a restaurant covered it all flawlessly Service drinks and food. We have already texted friend excited to bring them here! Can’t wait to come back keep up the amazing work!“

“Location, location, location! Fabulous staff ! Fantastic food! Delicious cocktails what else could you ask for?“