Aji 53

We've been coming to Chop Shop Bar & Grill for years and have always enjoyed it, so we were looking…read moreforward to seeing what had changed under the new ownership. The new owner is very friendly, makes a point of greeting customers, and seems genuinely invested in creating a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, we noticed some changes to the menu and recipes, and the food just wasn't as good as we remembered. The quality seemed to have slipped, which was disappointing since that's what kept us coming back over the years. One thing that also made us uncomfortable was being repeatedly encouraged to pay in cash for a 10% discount while being told the credit card machines weren't working, even though they clearly were. It gave the wrong impression and took away from the overall experience. The restaurant was only about half full, although that's not unusual during the peak of summer. We're hoping they find their footing because this has been one of our longtime favorites. We'd love to see the food quality return to what it used to be.

Please BEWARE!!!!!! I had one of the word dining experiences…read moreof my life at this restaurant last Friday evening. While eating, I suddenly suffered a painful tongue laceration on my tongue caused buy something sharp in my food. This was not a minor event as ended up in the ER and required to follow up with an oral surgeon. No one goes to dinner expecting to leave needing medical treatment. What is truly unacceptable is the restaurants complete lack of concern afterwards. I made them aware of what happened, and despite the seriousness of the injury, the showed no accountability and no willingness to compensate. They told me they would not compensate for any of the medical bills that I have incurred. This raises serious concerns about their food safety standards, and how they treat customers when things go wrong. In this case their was clearly wrong doing on their part. I would STRONGLY caution others before dining here!!!

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Rockefellers Kitchen & Cocktails

4.1(37 reviews)

4.1 mi

Great place for dinner, and nice big bar area! Service was great and food was great. No complaints…read morefrom me. I would definitely come back for a full meal or even just some drinks and appetizers it's all good. And even better the dessert. Don't forget to do dessert! So good!

Stayed at a hotel nearby for the weekend and saw this place with great Yelp reviews. The place was…read morecute with plenty of seating at the bar, tables and TV's along with a small stage and a live musician on a Friday night. The place was freezing with the AC on full blast and right above us, another table that sat a few tables away was also complaining about how cold it was. We ordered the kids Mac and cheese and chicken fingers with fries. Unfortunately they brought out a burger instead of my daughter's chicken fingers along with my other child's Mac and cheese and we told them it was wrong. My poor child was starving while everyone else's food came out already and she had to wait for hers but luckily we had some fries for her from our dish to share. I got a French onion soup and you can see it was a bit burnt on top. The soup was too salty and I couldn't take more than 3 sips. My husband enjoyed his chicken sandwich and I liked my cobb salad. My youngest enjoyed her Mac and cheese.

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NOCO

4.5(311 reviews)

1.9 mi

Absolutely delicious food!!! The service was spot on…read more And I'll be going back very soon.

We had a 7:45 reservation on a Thursday night...arrived about 20 minutes early and were actually…read moreseated 10 minutes late. Food here is excellent, every dish was delicious. What's missing is the level of service for the price point. Our water glasses went empty and we had to request refills and the wine after the initial pour was never touched nor the sparkling water. Our table was also in the middle of the space as we were a party of 6 which wasn't too relaxing. Specials are also very much read the fine print so we didn't get any...you have to sit at the bar for some, be there during certain hours for others. Would likely return for the food but these overlooked details certainly matter.

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Chilled Oysters

Husk And Vine Kitchen And Cocktails

4.3(357 reviews)

1.9 mi

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Husk & Vine Kitchen & Cocktails and their entire team…read more Vic and Maria have done an incredible job transforming the historic Blue Blinds Mansion into a beautiful event space. It is truly amazing to see what they have done with the property. Our wedding was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating, and they made sure we had everything we needed throughout the entire evening. I have been to Husk & Vine many times, so I already knew how great their food was, but the wedding menu exceeded our expectations. From the passed hors d'oeuvres and chef-manned pasta station to the buffet dinner, our guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was, especially the sea bass! They truly went above and beyond for us while offering packages that are very reasonably priced. We are so grateful we chose Husk & Vine for our wedding and would absolutely book them again for any future event. We highly recommend them!

The bartender, Brandon really made our night. He was attentive and really fun at the bar…read more My friend and I came here on a Sunday night for dinner and some drinks and we had a blast. The food was excellent and the vibe was fun and chill. If you have not been to this spot yet you are missing out! They have a large cocktail list and spirit list. Something for everyone!

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Coco Bistro Kitchen & Lounge

4.2(759 reviews)

2.9 mi

Last night's dinner was the perfect combo of a casual night out with family and a unique menu full…read moreof delicious choices. Pair that with Edwin, our top notch server, and Emily, an amazingly welcoming manager, it was a great experience! I went with Edwin's recommendation of Pernil Asado as my main course, it was incredible. Emily sent over some coconut shrimp, served in a coconut style platter on skewers, also delicious. Everyone loved their drinks, their food, and the atmosphere. Such a clean and fun restaurant, the only problem is trying to choose which dish to go with. Bring friends so you can share!!!! Loved it, see you again soon!!!

, improve the quality of the food. Service was great. Very…read moreexpensive, drinks are very expensive. Restaurant was very loud. Went on a Saturday at 6:30 place was empty. As the time passed more people came in. One and done. Go to Sangria 71.

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Pace's Steakhouse

3.9(451 reviews)

2.0 mi

Holy smokes, probably the best steak I've ever had…read more I took my son in law for a nice lunch and we weren't disappointed. Been to all the big named steakhouses, in Manhattan and on Long Island. And I have to admit,Paces was absolutely fantastic. The service was fantastic and so was the food. Can't say enough about the joint other than I will absolutely be back. 5 stars.

Just went to Pace's Steakhouse for maybe the second time. The first was so long ago I barely…read moreremember so it might as well be the first. The bartender Glen was great, lots of good stories made the experience that much better. The NY strip I ate at the bar was very good. My baked clams were ok, just a little on the dry side. The ambiance is classic steakhouse which I like although the plumbers were working on a clogged sink at the bar right in front of me while I was eating my dinner so that wasn't great. Management should of arranged to have that done before 5pm

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Marinated New York Shell Steak Dry Aged for 30 Days In-House!

Mirabelle

In July of 2026, My Wife and I had a Bridal Shower for our Daughter Allison and I couldn't have ask…read morefor anything better than what Mirabelle Restaurant gave us. The Place was sparkling clean, the table arrangements were what we asked for and the Food was out of this World. What made this event so Exceptional was the Booking with Tom, The Matre d' Kyle who facilitated everything and the Food Service Staff that was very polite and clockwork serving the Food . Each and everyone of them were very attentive to our Guests. A Special "Thank You to Kyle who knocked this event out of the Park."

Came to Mirabelle on a weekday for lunch, and most of us ordered from the two-course prix fixe…read morelunch menu. The apps included: chickpea fries, Caesar salad, spicy tuna crispy rice, French onion soup, and jumbo shrimp cocktail. Entrees included: tavern burger, Monterey chicken club, cobb salad, fish & chips, roasted cauliflower 'steak', and lobster roll (either cold or warm). I went with the chickpea fries, which were very crispy on the outside and extremely creamy on the inside. It is coated in a layer of chickpea powder and then fried. It was very interesting and i'd order this again. It paired well with the harissa aioli. For my entrée, I got the beer-battered fish and chips. My fries were much thicker than everyone else's, and they also came with potato chips that tasted oily. I didn't love the fish and chips and wouldn't order this again, but my friends enjoyed their burgers, shrimp cocktail, French onion soup, and roasted cauliflower steak. Service was good. The wait staff checked on us many times to make sure everyone got their food and that our water cups were full. The outside of Mirabelle is beautiful, and we saw it being set up for a baby shower. Near the bar, there is a sticker machine that takes quarters and offers stickers featuring the Inn, espresso martinis, dirty martinis, and a burger.

There's a certain kind of magic in a well-made cocktail.

Roasted Icelandic Cod: Wild Rice, Charred Poblano-Edamame, Coconut-Lemongrass Broth

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Small plates, big flavor. Our appetizers don't hold back.

Garden Grill

3.2(246 reviews)

0.4 mi

My visit to the Garden Grill was for an appointment to see their rooms and talk about possibly…read morehaving my daughter's Bridal Shower there. Well, it's a nice restaurant, very nicely decorated and a warm feel to it, but unfortunately not what we are looking for. Since it was the evening and we were hungry anyway, we decided to stay and have dinner there! The menu was a nice selection, but it was late so my daughter and I both had the Penne ala Vodka, simple! The pancetta is already mixed into the sauce but I always ask for my vodka sauce without it. The waitress told me I would never know the difference so I ordered the dish. Well, the sauce was slightly salty so I guess she was wrong! LOL It was still very good but I will continue to order this dish without pancetta anywhere else! I had the chocolate mouse cake for dessert and although not homemade, it was delicious! I don't know if I'll be returning, but if you're in the area, I'd definitely give them a try!

The food here is so mediocre. Ive had better French onion soup at Applebees. The pene Ala vodka…read moretasted off. Nothing here is worth the price. Save your money anywhere else on Long Island would be better than this. Also it looks like they haven't cleaned the place since it opened. Mold and dust everywhere. Do better or close your doors

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Kotobuki

3.9(600 reviews)

2.0 mi

The best Japanese restaurant on Long Island. Great food and…read morenice ambiance. The wait can be long if you miss the initial sitting period.

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *This place does not take reservations. We did not have to wait at 8PM on a Friday. Price - $60-$100 per person (2 apps, bottle of Sake, sushi platter, 2 rolls) Food - 4/5 - great sushi, killer apps. Service - 2/5 - slight mix up on order. Ambiance - 3/5 - no complaints, nothing fancy. Overall - 3/5 - sushi here is great, really good quality and rolls all together. Their appetizers are phenomenal though, easily the best things we ate (more below). Good selection of everything for someone. Service was fine but they did mix our order up and brought the wrong thing out and time. Also rushed us a bit to get out of there even with empty tables. Ambiance is fine, nothing special but clean and gives a good vibe. You go here the food but good luck anytime between 5-7PM on a weekend night. Definitely worth a stop. Best Dish - Spicy Tuna Pizza, Spicy Tuna Sandwich

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Katylen g.

15 years ago

Great place, amazing service, all the waitress were extremely friendly and helpful. Overall it seemed like a very tightly run ship. Loved the party they had after dinner although the music was too loud in the bathroom! Food was excellent as well though I feel like everything had shrimp! Drinks were pricey but very delicious and worth it. Smithtown needed a place like this bad!! Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

Nathan L.

10 years ago

The food here is great and always fresh. Decor is upscale. Prices are reasonable for the quality. I would have given Aji 53 5 stars, but I took off a star because of the disco/club-like droning music beat that they have going constantly on the weekend. If I want that kind of music, which I don't, I'd go to a club. I want a nice meal. How about some appropriate music to accompany the dining experience? read more

Melanie a.

15 years ago

Great place to bring a date or a group of friends. The food was absolutely delish! The service was amazing as well. It seemed like the whole staff was waiting on you hand and foot =). The waitress suggested everything from drinks to appetizers and even some specialty rolls. Overall I enjoyed this place very much and suggest it to anyone in the area. Why would anyone go across the street to shiki??? read more

Michael P.

12 years ago

This place is awesome! its definitely my go to sushi place anywhere on long island. Everything is perfect. From the food to the drinks to the ambiance, it all seems to come together flawlessly. A must if you want to have a great night out and then you can walk to one of the bars across the street for drinks after dinner with friends. read more

Nelson L.

11 years ago

I have to give compliments to Aji53. This was one of the best experience in a Japanese cuisine in a long time. The service was outstanding with a smile. The food was fresh and great !!! I would recommend this establishment to all my friends and family. The decorations and ambiance was nice. read more

Giuseppe G.

10 years ago

Great local spot in our area for sushi. The restaurant is hip and trendy and my wife and I frequent here. If you are looking to try something different for an appetizer I highly recommend the Bluecrab fajita. The specialty rolls are always our favorites and we love the spicy mayo! read more

Ana E.

11 years ago

Aji53 Smithtown is one of the best around!! We sat and ate the bar. Bartender Maria was great had our drinks to us quickly and our food order was perfect even though the bar was packed for a Tuesday night she kept checking on us..Way to go Aji53!!!! read more

Juliane G.

11 years ago

I am in love with sushi. This place is by far the best i've had. Try all the different drink specials, none will disappoint. The sushi is so so fresh and the rolls are so creatively kick ass!!! Highly recommended to any sushi lovers!!!! read more

Colton C.

Elite 24

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10 years ago

This is one of those places where the food is great, the service is great, but I'm giving it 4 stars because the prices are just too much, especially for the drinks! Not disappointed, but not worth 5 stars. read more

Pegah B.

5 years ago

Fresh sushi, excellent choice of fish. Service is always warm and welcoming when we dine in and take out is always on point. Using them 2020 no mistakes on my take out that's pretty impressive. read more

Mary S.

14 years ago

Food was fresh and tasted good but staff was too quick to take a plate that seemed finished but wasn't. I would rate this restaurant very good but definitely not excellent. read more

Anthony K.

9 years ago

Consistent and delicious every time that's what I look for in a sushi place and this has delivered every time so far. Looking forward to going back this weekend ! read more

John P.

8 years ago

We have been eating here and ordering take out for about 6 years. Never had a bad experience with the staff and the food has been excellent.

Michael V.

11 years ago

Have great sushi! Great service and good prices. The bartender girls are very kind . Looking forward to going back soon

Renee M.

5 years ago

What an amazing restaurant the sushi is so good. They also have many other dishes that are out of this world!!!

Sal R.

149

11 years ago

The sushi was very fresh and delicious. My only issue is that the rolls seem very small. Its also rather pricey.

Kirk S.

7 years ago

Food is so good it has become a weekly take out order. Place is clean and staff friendly. Highly recommend

Orlanda F.

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6 years ago

Good place with good food. we love everything is one of my fav places to eat I recommend this place !!

T S.

13 years ago

This place is awesome. Everything was delicious and they have a lot of really fun things on the menu.

Paul M.

4 years ago

Great food but price increases are never ending my $40 order is now $55 will be going else where....

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