Such a fun time!!!!!!! They set up all the reservations for us and everything was perfect! I…read morerecommend bringing a few snacks for the ride. They'll have water in the vehicle. Our driver was Tommy. He was so funny & kept tract of everything. We took the Long Island train from manhattan & set our itinerary up like this: Car Service from 11:30 to 5:30pm (6 hrs) Pickup & drop-off at Ronkonkoma Branch ** No hard liquor allowed in car** 10:12am: Penn Station to Ronkonkoma Branch (1 hr 23 mins) http://www.mta.info/lirr Depart 10:12am & get off at Ronkonkoma Branch at 11:35am. 12:15pm ish Charcuterie & Tasting at Palmer -order the cheese spread! It was amazing! 1:30pm ish Lunch at Jamesport -order the wood fire pizza! 3pm ish Tasting at Raphael's Vineyard They had cheese & tastings all set up for us. 5:20pm: Be at the Ronkonkoma Train Station Train leaves at 5:39pm. Next one is at 6:39pm. 7:00pm: Arrive at Penn Station

This is our 2nd time using First Glass Wine Tours of Long Island and they did not disappoint…read more Angelo made sure we would have a good experience for a big group of around 22 of us. We had a clean, comfortable bus that picked us up on time and our driver was the best! We definitely will be using them next year. Tip: Don't fill your bus to the limit, ours was a 26 passenger and we were 22 you'll need some elbow room so your not packed like sardines!

A beautiful summer Sunday afternoon (8/2) and we discovered this hidden gem. A friend told us…read moreabout it and we decided to come see for ourselves. Reservations will get you valet parking, a table and chairs and access to various food trucks, live music...And of course WINE!! What started in a small shack in a small vineyard by Barry in 1984, has graduated to this beautiful family run place. Now owned by his granddaughter and her partner, I'm sure he would be proud! The shack still stands and Stephen behind the counter, was super friendly and happy to tell me the story when I asked about the gentleman in the picture. We had flights and purchased two bottles. One to drink there and another to take home! You're allowed to bring your own food (no alcohol) if you wish. We devoured our sandwiches from home and enjoyed the live music duo. What a wonderful, wonderful laid back vibe! Folks' just enjoying the weather, their families and friends. If you have fur babies, they too are welcomed! We absolutely loved it here! We are already making plans to visit again during our upcoming staycation. Family fun, romantic date or just hanging with your besties.... Barry's legacy lives on. Thank me later....

This vineyard pleasant surprise! My fiancé and family visited yesterday! It's so close to my…read moreapartment and we never knew this hidden gem was here, even though it's been family-owned and maintained for 44 years. One of the highlights of our visit was sitting in the Adirondack chairs right outside the grapevines; it made for such a relaxing and unique experience. The wine flight was excellent, and we really enjoyed the wines we tasted. The gentleman working during our visit (I wish I had gotten his name) was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. He took the time to answer our questions and made us feel welcome. I also loved learning that they hand-print all of their wine labels and apply them to the bottles themselves. It's those personal touches that really make this place special. The valet parking was also very well organized. When you're ready to leave, you simply click the link that's sent to your phone, and they bring your car around, so you're not waiting forever. There were food trucks on-site, but you can also bring your own food. It's dog-friendly too, which is a nice bonus for pet owners. Who doesn't love dogs?! Overall, we had a wonderful visit and would definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for a charming, family-run vineyard with a peaceful atmosphere and great wine.

Came here on Saturday and from the moment I walked in there was a bustling good vibe. The grounds…read moreare beautifully maintained on the building itself was gorgeous with a lovely outdoor seating area. We had a reservation and it was very busy. I spoke to a woman in the bathroom and she said even if you don't have a reservation, you can always find a spot on the grass or chairs. There's plenty of room to hang out. Our server Les was incredible! You can tell when you have a great experienced waiter that is truly good at their job and love what they do! Pay him whatever he wants and never let him go! He truly made the dining experience above and beyond. I ordered the Sauvignon Blanc and he asked me if I wanted a glass or a bottle and I told him I couldn't drink a bottle because I had to drive home. He told me if I was gonna have two glasses. It would end up being about equal to the bottle price and that I could take the rest of the wine home! What a nice surprise, and the fact that he pointed out made me feel like he goes above and beyond for his customers! Now let's talk about the food! I was in a party of three and they had ordered the appetizer sandwich for the table which was gigantic! Both of the other guests love the sandwich, but I didn't try it because I do not like prosciutto. The truffle chips were fantastic; I'm still thinking about them and I didn't even know I liked truffle! I ate 90% of them. The portions are massive but in a good way because the food is exceptional! One guest was so full from the sandwich that she opted to not order an entrée I ordered the margarita flatbread and it had to be over a foot and a half long. I ended up taking half home and my husband ate it and said it was delicious as well. The other guest ordered the meatballs and I tasted them and they were quite delicious. By the time the meal was over we left with half a sandwich half a flatbread and some extra meatballs. For dessert: we got a llimoncello flute and I got the largest lemon beautifully presented with lemon sorbet! I told us I don't usually take pictures of my food, but this was photo worthy! The wine was one of my favorite Sauvignon Blanc that I've ever had in my life! We will definitely go back for the food and definitely will be purchasing the wine again! 4/5 food 10/5 for the service and ambience Thank you for a wonderful experience on a beautiful afternoon! Overall, ranking above five just due to the experience

Such a beautiful place. Don't recommend sitting outside in the heat tho lol. Amazing service…read more 4/5 lemonade slushie $11- sour & sweet, really good & hit so well in 96 degrees 4/5 sweet & spicy grilled calamari $40 - this was really good, I didn't mind the sweetness, which is a surprise, crunchy exterior with slightly chewy squid, comes with potato & Caesar salad. The potato was pretty good took. I didnt mind so much grass (lettuce) for once. The cheese on top of the lettuce is pretty salty but the creamy dressing balances it out. The spicy sauce on the side was way too spicy for me. 3/5 Bavarian pretzel $17- pretzel itself is standard, comes with honey mustard, spicy brown mustard, & mayo sriracha. I liked both of the mustards. 3/5 Meat & cheese board $59- didn't try the meat or bread but comes with grapes, cranberries, dates, olives & nuts. Everything I tried was decent.

This is perhaps a preemptive review in some ways. You see Fire Island Vines is planning to play a…read morebig part in our lives in a few months, but more on that in a sec. I'll start off by saying that my wife and I came here on a Friday at the beginning of the summer to actually sit and have dinner, which turned out to be quite a tasty treat. The interior of FIV has a somewhat rustic/beachy vibe that works well for its Bay Shore location and feels at home on Long Island. It's got a nice bar and a decent seating area where we pulled up a table and were helped by the staff who were friendly and attentive. Besides the importance of good feels from the workers, the food and drink is where it might matter most and Fire Island Vines doesn't fall short of doing this. With a somewhat Mediterranean/Greek/Italian direction to their foods you'll find some delicious dips (spicy feta, hummus), savory chicken skewers, and crispy pizzettes which was just about everything we ordered. There's much more than that here and of course plenty of chances to wine while you dine. I instead ventured to the house sangria which was delightful while the wife had a concocted mocktail she really enjoyed. And, therein lies the biggest hint to why FIV will mean a lot more to us in just a few months as my wife and I are expecting our first child and the baby shower is planned for right here within these walls. So far all planning has been fantastic and owner Angelo has been very kind and accommodating. We're looking forward to our full festivities, but for now I'll wrap things up by saying this spot will be holding a special place in our hearts and so I wanted it to be my 1,000th review on Yelp to be even more memorable. With all that in mind (and trying not to get too sentimental on Yelp!), check out Fire Island Vines for some weekend dinner or an event and be ready for some greatness.

Fire island vines hosts our book club once a month! Inside is super spacious, the food is pretty…read moregood, I love the pizza but the charcuterie wasn't that great for the price. However service was nice and fast!

Really great beer and such nice quiet vibes. We went when they first opened. Friendly staff. I…read morereally liked the pumpkin beer. Attached to ghost brewing company. Nice outdoor seating.

They said it was till 5pm but we got there at 3 and there was no mechanical bull and the face…read morepainting closed at 3:20 we went there waited than got told to leave because they close at 3:20 (face painting) also online entrance is 5$ fee they charged us 25$ for two adults :/ in the entrance it doesn't say some shops close earlier than others The care takers for the bounce houses where not keeping the toddlers safe from the bigger kids they where answering calls and just paying attention to kids entering Last but not least the petting zoo was like 5feet radius filled with tiny baby birds a baby goat and some bunnies not all kids could see them it was overcrowded and not safe for the baby animals as they most like got stepped on with five kids in that small area

South Salem Winery is AMAZING!! John Vollo, the owner and master wine maker is extremely friendly…read moreand so knowledgeable about his wines. His passion for wine is unsurpassed and as the winemaker and owner, he is very willing to answer questions about the winemaking process. The cheeses provided to enjoy the wines was appreciated and delicious. The focaccia breads and food offerings are delicious and their cookies are yum. Give this place a try!! The wine tasting and dessert wines were incredible. Thanks John and best of luck with your new establishment.

This is a small establishment that is attached to a greenhouse. It's small and quaint inside. The…read morewine isn't great. What the website doesn't tell you: outside food is not permitted in the winery, and the food "menu"offers two or three things. If you can't eat gluten, your option is cheese.

Booking LI Vino Tours was the best decision I made. Al was so easy going and so knowledgeable. He…read morereally helped me create a day that would really be enjoyed by all of the participants. The driver was amazing, professional and so friendly. All around a pleasant experience. I will definitely book again with LI Vino Tours.

A little too expensive It's a costly trip for some wine…read moretasting. Not certain I will try it.

Came here in the past and enjoyed it so ended up stopping by because I was in the area. They have…read moreAmazing hard cider here and they are Dog friendly too! Service is fast and friendly.

Great place! It was hard to choose from the large selection but you can't go wrong! Everything we…read moretried was really good and some unusual mashups!

It was last year we made an unscheduled stop at this vineyard, and noticed it was also a nursery…read more What we didn't expect was to discover it to be the most beautiful well kept nursery we've ever seen. As we walked around, we were amazed by the rows and rows of flowers. Everything was neatly arranged, healthy, and obviously cared for with pride. These were some of the finest flowers I've ever seen anywhere. While we were there, we spoke with a gentleman named Steve. He caught our attention when he pulled into the place with his vintage muscle car. I made a promise that day to return this year and buy his flowers. So yes, as promised, we visited this past Thursday, and purchased what we needed for our front and back yard gardens. There planted and by far are the nicest flowers we've ever had in our yard. The quality is outstanding, and the guidance Steve provided made all the difference. Whispers Vineyard & Nursery has earned our business for years to come. (BTW We drive over one hour to get here and its so worth it.) The great wine adds to the experience. The genuine customer service which is becoming harder to find these days was a home run here. For us, it wasn't just shopping for flowers-it was a well-planned day trip and a wonderful experience from start to finish. Clare & Larry B. Oceanside NY

Said it was open and we drove 40 min round trip to find it was closed. Checked website and yelp…read moreand was updated in March of 2026 saying it was open. But it was not.