50 Best American Restaurants near South Setauket

“Tonight we went and dined in. Courtney, our waitress was fantastic and very friendly.
Eric the Manager on duty was super accommodating and an absolute gentleman. A pleasure to speak when he had a chance to come to my table so I could compliment not only Courtney but the rest of his staff. Everyone had a smile and had the upmost respect.
Will be returning 🤠“

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

“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“

“I love the atmosphere and the food and cocktails! I haven’t been for a very long time. I am handicap, I use a walker and sometimes a wheelchair and your place is not accessible The ramp is steep and you cannot get to the rest rooms. I’m sure you don’t have many complaints regarding this issue, but I would love to be able to enjoy your tiki bar/ restaurant once again. Thank you !“

“What a spectacular hidden gem of a restaurant! I'll go anywhere for a good duck breast, this place absolutely delivered 110%. Right amount of char, the seasoning, and it was cooked to perfection. Smoked salmon and burrata apps were delicious. We couldn't be happier with the very attentive service, quaint atmosphere - and the food was really on point for such an unassuming location. Also, the hot rice pudding with golden raisins was fantastic, as close to grandmas recipe as I can remember coming across! Keep up the spectacular work!“

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

“Amazing food and service ! So glad I finally tried it . Took my family there for New Year’s Eve. It was perfect. Looking forward to going back.“

“We were there for my friend's baby shower. The food was excellent and we got a large selection of dishes. Our waitress, Nicole, was an absolute rockstar!! She helped with set up, made sure everyone had what they needed, and even helped calm down my friend's nephew who was having a bit of a meltdown. Would 100% recommend anyone to have an event there!“

“Nice experience, very different and eclectic menu that changes every Wednesday. But do have some house staples.“

“Delicious breakfast, I really enjoyed it.“

“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!”“

“Great food, great atmosphere, and a friendly staff all at a reasonable price. Highly recommend The Rock Burger!“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely spectacular dining experience!
We visited this restaurant and left completely blown away. From the very first course to the dessert, the food was of an exceptional standard. You can truly taste the high-quality, fresh ingredients, and the attention to detail in the presentation was impressive.“

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

“Great service & food was delicious and very fresh. Got a Chicken sandwich nice and crispy with some tater tots plus got boneless wings jerk BBQ and Thai chili with waffle fries & both wings were very tasty also grabbed a Mac & cheese side. Highly recommend place.“

“Great food & service! Prices not so bad“

“Great chicken sandwiches, 3 different ones between us and everyone raved about them and drinks were great!“

“Excellent Service and atmosphere 🙂“

“Our son and daughter in law hired them for there wedding .The food was the best, so fresh and delicious. The whole time they were there at the wedding serving, the staff was friendly and very professional. Top notch service. This is amazing pizza company. I would definitely be recommend visiting them or if you need someone to cater a special occasion do not hesitate to reach out to them.Thank you again for a wonderful day.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice place in Port Jefferson Village, delicious coffee.“

“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“

“Had breakfast with a friend. I can’t say enough about the quality of the food. I will definitely return.“

“We found this place after seeing it on Facebook. This place is incredible, great staff, super professional & friendly, and the food is incredible. My husband is gluten free, and the owner reviewed the menu with us to let us know what was and wasn’t. There are so many GF options. Everything fried is fried with rice flour, which is incredible. We order the Lillys little pickle, grilled cheese with bacon on gluten free bread, with the soup of the day which was split pea soup. And the Jacob’s Fancy Plant. We devoured everything before I remembered to take photos. 10 out of 10 and looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu!“

“….….Best place on earth………“

“Everything was so delicious“

“Heard they opened here in NY and finally made it there. Well just like the one in Orlando it was fantastic. The food was excellent service was top notch and the atmosphere was as expected. So glad to have a Ford’s Garage in NY. I will be coming back soon.“

“We recently celebrated my daughter Sanaa’s Sweet 16 at Trio, and the experience was amazing from start to finish. The space was beautiful, well-maintained, and perfect for such a special occasion.

A special thank you to Elsa, who was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire planning process. She was professional, responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure every detail was just right. Her guidance and support helped make the planning stress-free, and she went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day of the event.

Our guests had a fantastic time, and we received so many compliments on the venue. We are grateful for the outstanding service and would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a special event. Thank you for helping create such beautiful memories for our family! ❤🎉✨“

“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.“

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

“Great place for the kids and family. My son had an amazing birthday 🥳 we love this place.“

“Went to the Northport location this morning. I had the Tex-Mex Benny Bowl. Loved it! Something different, our server Karen was outstanding. Attentive, without being annoying. Even had my favorite hot sauce, highly recommend.“

“this place is a gem. the food is fresh and tasty. the people are friendly. variety of food...burgers, tacos, halal (tasty chicken over basmati rice with lettuce and toppings) ....too much to list.... we've ordered from here twice and will be going back often!! I want to try a vanilla milkshake soon. very easy to get to. no traffic to fight either. GO HERE!!! *****“

“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!“

“Food was absolutely fantastic tonight. Actually never had a bad meal here. Worth the price. Service was great too.“

“I absolutely love the attention to detail, the care and love of food that these chefs prepare. Love the surprise of not knowing what you get. They work with dietary restrictions.“

“😋 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!“

“Had a great experience here last night. The food was cooked perfectly. Enjoyed some of the best baked clams I’ve ever had. The drinks looked very creative as well. The skirt steak was tender and marinated in a delicious marinade. The service was helpful but it wasn’t a rushed experience by any means. The patio is dog friendly as well. I will be back!“

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

“Exelente comida y Exelente servicio“

“Endless shrimp 🦐 🍤 $20 yum 😋“

“Beautiful, fun spot with great food and cocktails!“

“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 !“

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

“EXCELLENT FOOD & SERVICE!“

“Our meal at Chatter's was great! The service was top-notch, thanks to Amanda. The food was served quickly and the presentation was great. Amanda really impressed us with her customer service skills! Chatter's is lucky to have such a dedicated staff member.“

“Knicks crowd was great, servers were fantastic.“

“Chef Chelsea creates beautiful, delicious plates using only the best ingredients. If you miss Pentimento Restaurant you will Love Level Up Kitchen! Get ready for a culinary treat!“

“Last Wednesday I was at Davis vision works and we walk to the restaurant for lunch whem we get the we were standing up for almost 15 minutes waiting for someone to give us a table. finally whem someone come to us and without asking if we need a table rigth away he say is was 15 mint wait, me while the restaurant wasn't even packed it was a lot of table empty and even like that he was going to make us to wait more. really bad service and rude attention. we have money to pay it wasn't like we were asking for a free table. people are really racist at this place. I don't recommend“

“We've had great experiences at Nu. It's a quiet spot, usually, and the food is really great. We always get filet mignon or their pork chop, which is fabulous. Their wine list is great, and the service is always top notch. I'm kind of a snob when it comes to service. I like to have great service but also be left alone, which is exactly what they do. The servers have always been attentive and professional. They know what to recommend and can advise you on the menu. I have to repeat. Their food is GREAT! although I do always order the filet mignon. It's the best .“