50 Best Bars near Port Jefferson

“Had the pleasure of choosing Tara Inn for lunch today, every establishment can learn a lesson from the customer service that my friend and I experienced. Upon walking in we were greeted by Peter, Tara’s husband and son-in-law of the founder who named the bar for his daughter 47 years ago. We told him it was our first visit and he offered us seats and welcomed us. The regulars at the bar guided us through the menu and we each had a burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles for $1 per burger expecting very small burgers we were surprised to find them standard sized and deliciously prepared to medium. My friend had the fried shrimp and I had a $13 steamed lobster! Excellent! They offer daily specials and one of the gentleman at the bar told me their steaks are very good. Every staff person went out of their way to make us feel at home. A charismatic women came out from the back and introduced herself as Tara she thanked us for choosing to lunch there. Why can’t other places realize the importance of making a first time patron feel welcome. I
Had a great afternoon enjoying the excellent variety of beers that they provide on tap. The charming decor has probably changed little since the ‘70s and that adds to the vibe. If you want to go to the friendliest bar on Long Island, head over to Tara Inn.“

“Went with gf had great time from the pretzel croissant to the amazing flowerless cake everything was delicious. Has great view of port Jeff. Staff is friendly Deff going back. And offer seasonal menu“

“Love the kratom, kava, and cbd drinks. Also really cool trivia games, seating area, & chess & checkers. Great place to go alone or with some friends & unwind.“

“Great food and great staff“

“Very good food.. great service.. will be back..😉“

“The atmosphere was great, food was amazing. But the icing on the cake was the staff we had Torrie as our professional service person and her support staff were unbelievable she was on point with everything my wife and I want and had great suggestions on we may like she hit it out of the park. Thank you.“

“This place is very welcoming and has a great vibe about it.We took a late ferry in December and arrived as most places were closing. The kitchen was open a little later and we were allowed to bring our small, well-behaved dogs inside. The bartender was super accommodating and friendly. And the food and beers were spot on.I would recommend this place for anybody looking for a nice and chill spot.“

“I went to on Memorial Day and the food and beer was great. The service was amazing.“

“My fiance and I went there for the first time and walked in saying we'll just have one drink and many drinks later we were still there, bartenders were great, the whole crowd was super friendly and the owner was so nice and talkative. Will def be back there.“

“Great food and Beer selection! Go with the #6 ! And the Darby wings 🤗“

“We had many parties at Katie’s . Staff was exceptional and took care of everything for me . Brian made sure I had everything I asked for right down to specific music I wanted played and always helped make things perfect. Very reasonably priced and very hard working staff. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!“

“Best brewery ever. The Adams family makes the best! Accept no substitutions. This is THE place!“

“This place is a must! Great selection of beers, about 26+ flavors on tap. The owner Stacey and Tom are very welcoming and nice people great customer service. Cool spot to come during the day for all sports fans also open late one of the very few places open until 4am. Great place, great vibe“

“Wonderful experience last night ! Food was delicious!“

“Great place! Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.“

“Eddie always greets us with a smile and knows our cocktails! Always a great crowd and a friendly opponent available for a game of pool. 10/10 🍻“

“Swan and Jeff are AMAZING! The staff is welcoming and fun. They are VERY ACCOMMODATING with any event ❤️“

“The food is geat. The staff is amazing, I was there last night for my son's bday and they had a fundraiser and the staff worked so hard to serve everyone as quickly as they could.“

“Great place to come have a drink. Good happy hour, and open late with friendly / fun bartenders!!!“

“Lost for words.Welconed from the moment I walked in and opened my mouth.Being from Liverpool UK. The conversation went from music to history and everything in-between. Th customers here are far from beyond exceptional.Bobby fhe maintenance, bouncer, plumber, bar attended helper. The guy with a heart of stone. He knows a bot about everything and a gem in a pub for visitors. Thana you.Mario is another gem, bit of a wild card, not a cig, and he will make you laugh all night. He's a loud character and so nice to know.This is a great pub.LCF game“

“Remember Cheers where "everybody knows your name"? Snips is Cheers on steroids!! The bartenders are the BEST! The vibe is ELECTRIC and the back deck overlooking the picturesque lake is awe inspiring! The owners, Chris and Cari, know how to keep a crowd coming back!! They have become part of my extended family! Stop by..."kick the tires" and you'll thank me later! Snips is an oasis strategically place in the, proverbial, desert! You're welcome!!😎🥂🎵💥💥💥“

“Let me say this, any review of ones favorite hangout is biased, so here I go, if u look for fancy or food this isn't it, I suggest u stick with what u familiar with, I love this place, a quintessential dive bar, been going there for years, gritty, rough and LI CHARMING, great people, bartenders as well as locals, (sometimes crazy, nutty, friendly, funny, humble, normal or a little misery) it's all here, 20 years and never felt hostile, go check it out everyone is welcome, CHEERS“

“The best place in Long Island ny 🏝️“

“Omg I just had the most amazing wings ever if you ever want to hold an event or a fundraiser I 💯 highly recommend then bartenders are fabulous the wings amazing and delicious they are sooooo accommodating“

“Mon tues sat coem visit me from 11-7“

“Lived near this place and drove past it a million times for 10 yrs now... never went in. My hubby has with friends a few times. Wanted to get a bite so I suggested going there... glad we did! The food was fantastic! Lots of friendly faces behind and at the bar. This just turned into our new go to!“

“While traveling for my son’s baseball tournament in Yaphank, NY my family and friends stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant!! Everything from the food to the staff is incredible!! I highly recommend this place and so did everyone else we went with (we brought 15 people with us). Everyone cleaned their plate and these are not small portions! The food is extremely fresh and there is a great sense of pride in their product. We loved our experience here and we will absolutely return when we come back in August!!“

“Yes!, but I have been there a few times all have been great but this last time. The food was salty. I mean every dish. We spoke to manager who was extremely nice. Apologize and did the right thing. But I will go back for sure“

“As a musician who has played so many bars all over NY state I must say the environment at Tailgsters is so incredibly special. First, they treat the bands with love and respect. It should be the norm but sadly it’s not always the case. They go above and beyond. From the ownership to every single enologee that works there, it’s impossible not to absolutely love every person associated with this bar. The crowd is great and super friendly and safe and I genuinely look forward to playing there again. They treat their customers, staff; and performers like family. Really like family. I am so grateful that we’ve played there twice and I’m already looking to playing there again. Michelle behind the bar is a genuinely great person and makes awesome drinks, but every single person there is so approachable and engaging. I can recommend Tailgsters as a genuinely fun environment that treats everyone like family. I look forward to just visiting when I’m not playing. Impressed is a huge understatement. Thank you so much for treating our band the way you did. Truly an Awsome night and the staff and crowd at Tailgatets made our night extra special. Thank you for being genuine and amazing people. They’re doing it right!!! Beyond grateful for an awesome night!!! Thank you!!!!“

“Went last night. 6 of us. We loved everything. Food and drinks were delicious. Our server was great! Can't wait to return.“

“I'm skipping school to come to your face and busters“

“i had a really good time last weekend here when they had Ronnie from Jersey Shore. Long Island nightlife has been declining… but Bull Smith Tavern is definitely giving the bars out here a good name!“

“Cool vibe good food great music!“

“Staff and food were amazing. High recommended“

“Happened upon this restaurant while visiting Port Jefferson. And glad we did. Got here early enough that we could get a table right away. Steve took great care of us without being overbearing. We started off with the stuffed mushrooms, which were so freaking good. For main course my husband got the Chicken & Sausage Scarpiello, and I had the Veal Scallopini - both were delicious. We finished off sharing the Rainbow Cookie Cheesecake. This exceeded my expectations. Everything was so good that my husband wants to go back tomorrow!“

“Service and food was great. Atmosphere was wonderful. Price is what you expect nowadays. However put it all together it was a 10. Definitely will come back with a bigger group..“

“Love the food. Service and atmosphere.“

“great food and Mai Tai 👌 😋“

“I love this place! Enjoy it!“

“We love this restaurant!!!“

“Great place to hang out to drink nd eat good vibes great music open door policy everyone is welcome“

“Great spot for a good time!! Love going on Friday and Saturday!!!Michelle and Dawn great bartenders!! Strong drinks.! Well priced.DJ is definitely a VIBE!!! The mix of the old school music, todays and theNostalgia of songs I haven’t heard in so long!!!10/10 recommend“

“Recently celebrated our daughter’s 1st Birthday here. After researching many venues in the area we landed with the Grille. Jenn (the event coordinator) was extremely friendly, professional and informative from the moment I called her to inquire about the space. The venue is a dual space. You have the catering room as well as the bar area where there are pool tables and a dart board. Perfect for our guests in their 20s. The food and staff were amazing. I cannot rave enough about Amy, Jenn, Steve, Ernesto and Sabrina. They were all so helpful and accommodating during our event. Jenn was extremely attentive and made sure we had all our desires fulfilled, up until the morning of the party. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this establishment. Book them! You won’t regret it!“

“Stopped in to kill time while my phone was being repaired. I had the steak sandwich that was unbelievably delicious, couple bloody Mary’s which were incredible.
The staff greeted you with smiles and were very friendly.
And from 10am-5pm is happy hour so certain drinks are two for one which you cannot beat.
I can’t wait to try the entire menu :-)“

“Amazing food, my compliments to the chefs for such amazing Caribbean Flavors. The variety of succulent sauces and ambiance was for family oriented audiences. This is a keeper, Puerto Rican flavors in the house. The service was excellent. Thank you very much for making my family feel home.👏👍🥰“

“Great food and drinks in a hip atmosphere. Great bartenders.“