45 Best American Restaurants near Shirley

“Waitress doubled tip that we left on card. The Friendly’s in Shirley - food was good. It appears the waitress doubled her tip (the tip usually gets posted to the card at and of day separate from bill which is posted immediately). She was young pleasant, light skin, light brown hair with patches of blue and green in her hair. No where near worth a 16 dollar tip.“

“We love Wings. The food is great. Staff very friendly. Its a nice cozy place to have breakfast“

“This Applebee’s is probably the nicest one I’ve ever been to!
Went as a large group for lunch, and didn’t call ahead (apologies wasn’t my idea!) but they were very accommodating and everything still came out fast.
The food was very good, and as I mentioned did not take long from order time to table. Portion sizes are also very large for the price! Looking at $10-$20 per person without drinks. (Average for our group was about $15 before drinks)
The waitress was very nice, and spent an appropriate amount of time checking on our table to refill drinks and see if we needed anything. Never felt like I had to ask for anything, and also served everyone a water which I always think is a nice touch.
Overall, great spot to grab lunch. The deals they have during the week also make it a great spot to go during a lunch break. Super sad I’m visiting as I’d love to come here again.“

“This spot is amazing. Super convenient to get buffalo wild wings in our town. The other locations are so far away. Nick, Ryan and the whole team really care about the food and go out of the way to make it how you want it. I've been visiting this location since it opened and it's been getting better each month. The new chicken sandwich they added recently is great too. The staff make it worthwhile.“

“This place will never disappoint. We had the grilled octopus app and salad seafood with the pork and scallops as our main dishes. We love seafood and this is some of the absolute best. Affogato and the berry dessert were the cherries on top. Highly recommend“

“Mac and cheese add bacon and panko chicken 😲 SO good! Huge portion as well“

“Delicious breakfast, I really enjoyed it.“

“I have to say the Middle Island location is absolutely the best! Our server Desia Sierra is the best and every time I come here I always ask for he! She is indispensable and an asset to this establishment without her I would not be coming here!“

“The best breakfast and price I have found in suffolk county!!!!!“

“This was my first (and won’t be my last ) visit to Drifters Kitchen and Bar. I had the Stuffed Shrimp and Key Lime Pie. Everything was delicious. From the way the food was plated , the delivery to the table, the waitstaff ( Danielle our waitress) and perfectly cooked food. I can’t say enough.“

“It was great place to eat at too and good food also“

“My mom and I hosted a baby shower here, just this past weekend, and we feel we need to scream from the rooftops just how amazing it was! The staff was phenomenal, anything we needed they were right there to help! The food was stellar and all of our guests were talking about how they wish they could load up to go containers from the buffet! If you ever have to throw an event, do yourself the favor and check them out! The owner is the nicest guy and really just went above and beyond to help make the shower perfect! If I could give more than 5 stars I would !!“

“The food was great and being tthat it looked like they need more help. The server was great and very friendly“

“The Bellport offers great food in a very pleasant atmosphere. In addition it is in a nice location for a stroll to the marina afterwards.“

“This cozy spot on the golf course has left the best impressions! Hospitable staff, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, wide list of specials and wonderful variety. I recommend to everyone! It’s my go to for brunch with the kids and working lunches.“

“Food was great. Kind of disappointed that I wasn't offered a refill to go when I asked for a to go box for my food. Guess the waitress was super busy.“

“Have been eating here since I was a teen. Always have a great experience and the service is always helpful if something isn’t perfect. Food and prices are honestly unmatched! Can’t wait to visit honey again so we can go!“

“My family and I went backcountry camping in the wilderness section of the campground. The beach was beautiful with lots of interesting finds from the ocean! It can get very cold and windy, so keep that in mind when planning your attire and camp set up.

We also stumbled across an interesting arrangement of props that could either be a ritualistic site of a religion I don't know about or an art exhibit. Still pretty cool though!“

“Excellent Service and atmosphere 🙂“

“Painter’s is where portion sizes border on the absurd and service moves at lightning speed. On Father’s Day, with the parking lot packed, we braced for a long wait, but were seated instantly, perhaps by restaurant wizardry. The staff? Efficient, friendly, and impressively attentive despite being slammed. The craft beer selection? Solid, featuring multiple IPAs, including Sand City’s local legend, "Oops I Hopped My Pants." And the food? Each dish arrived in comical abundance, leaving us marveling at the sheer generosity of Painter’s kitchen. Massive portions, incredible flavors. As for dessert, Painter’s offers a parade of palate-pleasing perfection. A symphony of sweets so spectacular they silence self-restraint. Countless confections, crafted with precision, passion, and pure decadence. Bring an appetite, a to-go container, or maybe your Wegovy shot.“

“i come from Setauket almost weekly tp hsbe breakfast at Jimmys! always greeted with a warm smile, its an old school breakfast spot that just makes simple, delicious food at great prices. The double french toast with well done home fries is my go to and i refuse to eat anything else! Anyone who down voted Jimmys is a Communist snd cannot be trusted!“

“I was their yesterday and I haven't been there in a while but I had a great experience starting with my waiter Traves, extremely professional and very accommodating gentleman, the food was delicious and very large portions, the beer was ice cold on a 96 degree day was awesome, I will definitely be back very soon and hopefully Traves will be my waiter, see you later JOEY C.“

“Had dinner last night with a friend, food was excellent and the Fall sangria even better!“

“Best restaurant diner around. Fabulous food. Best Greek salad spinach pie I have ever had. Homemade dressing is incredible!!!!! 5 stars all the way!!!! I will be going there all the time!!! Thank u so much!!!! Very satisfied customer Sue miranda“

“Over thirty years, I’ve been coming here.“

“Had a great time Sam is the best!! So cheerful and the food was delicious!!“

“Orderee the turkey club sandwich and lobster bisque.
The bisque was disappointing. Almost no evidence of any lobster. The club sandwich, onion rings, and pickles were good, but make certain u specify mayo or some dressing. It was a bit dry.
My wife's baked clams were also dense... very heavy with a lot of bread crumbs.
Although this may all sound somewhat unfavorable, the service and overall dining experience has always been very good and we continue to come back.“

“Italian hero delicious thank you so much that was so good 💕“

“Awesome variety of food and service always with a smile. Would definitely recommend ❤️“

“Good burgers, wings, and quesadillas. Good service, also they're open late. Clean and you comfortable there. Live music some weekends. They make a nice Long Island Iced Tea 👍🏼“

“Best Sicilian slice around“

“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!!“

“Food is excellent. Prices are great. And the staff are amazing. Nicest place to go for a freshly made meal or snacks.“

“It was our first visit to Davis Park and we didn't know what to expect. We were delightfully surprised to have one of the best meals ever. Artfully and perfectly prepared, wildly delicious. Highly recommend!

Dietary restrictions: It was easy to choose something yummy and GF.“

“Our daughter made her confirmation this morning and we decided (15 of us) to make a reservation at Spiros for the after party for the family. First of all, the food was excellent. Everything that came out was delicious and fresh and the timing between our appetizers and main couse was perfect. Our server Ashley was an 11/10, she must have checked back 100 times with us throughout the course of the meal, and literally waited on us and our children hand and foot, if the owner reads this review, throw this girl a bonus because she's an absolute rockstar! (Coming from a family including local restaurant owners) - but in all seriousness a huge thank you to Spiros for making this special occasion so memorable for us. We have been here before and will absolutely be back soon, this place is a local treasure!“

“Great spot for a special occasion“

“I've wanted to try this place for a while, and I'm so glad we did this weekend. The food was great, the crab 🦀 lovers platter was TO DIE FOR. The lobster was fresh !! The shrimp cocktail was made fresh there and very good. We had a great dinner and service from Sarah was fantastic too! We will be back.“

“The service provided is exemplary, surpassing expectations with a keen attention to every detail. The portions are remarkably generous, ensuring a dining experience that is as satisfying as it is delightful. The ambiance of the place significantly enhances the enjoyment of the meal, creating the perfect setting to savor the offered dishes. A hearty commendation goes to the chefs, whose talent is evident in every dish. The quality of the food is undeniably excellent, with each ingredient reflecting unparalleled freshness.“

“Great staff and patrons and food is always good. Definitely worth giving it a try, you won’t be disappointed!!“

“We,my family,love going here..food is great..staffs very nice,service is good n atmosphere very good..you see many people who also come,have been,for a long time..to eat..talk and relax amongst friends.its ThaT kinda place! So..go ahead..I love the Waffle myself..Soo damn good!!!“

“Awesome Experience. Quality products Homemade tots are terrific Great set up.“

“ihop Roswell, GA, our server Kendra was quick and friendly. pancakes as always were delicious!“

“There were a few of us for a birthday, I told them we had a Birthday visitor and no one came over, and two of us ordered nearly the same meal and they moved up how we wanted our steak cooked. One was medium well and the other was well done which is a big difference in texture and taste.

The waitress wasn't very attentive, we had to keep looking around for her and ask other staff to find her.“

“Food is always consistent here, food came out pretty quick, waitress was friendly. They were kinda busy so the manager was helping serve food, The manager came over to check on us, made sure we were good, which I thought was a nice touch. Will be going back again soon. Visited on 1.15.24“

“Amazing food, staff and 🍸high-quality restaurant/bar“