Had a birthday dinner at this restaurant last Thursday evening that had some problems, especially…read morewith service. In all honesty, I had not eaten here in a few years. The restaurant was moderately full, but not as full as one would think leading up to a holiday weekend. My party of 4 always enjoys a cocktail before dinner. We were seated promptly for our 7:30pm reservation, and we placed our drink orders soon after. What is unforgivable and truly amazing given that the restaurant was not super busy is that it took over 35 minutes to get those drinks. There are really no words for this. While perusing the menu, I asked one of the bus people if I could have a wine list as our server was no where to be found. She acknowledged me with a nod, but then went off and about clearing tables, totally disregarding my request. After several minutes upon realizing that my request was being blatantly ignored, I had to go up to the bar area myself to request a wine list. At this point, the same bus person saw me doing this and looked panicked. I am not sure if she did not speak English or if she was a tad slow and/or incompetent, but again, inexcusable. The meal for the most part was decent, but prices had definitely gone up quite a bit from my last visit. Maybe that might explain why the restaurant was not that busy. As a final note, the restaurant made no acknowledgment of my birthday, even though it was stated quite clearly in my reservation. Oh well, not the end of the world, but reflective of the way this establishment is managed. Overall, I cannot say that I had a totally poor experience, but I can honestly say that I did not have a great experience either.

Service: our waitress was very sweet. Food and drinks came out fairly quickly. She was awesome…read moregrabbing some crayons for our daughter when she was about to have a meltdown. The drinks were pretty good as well. I enjoyed my grilled chicken sandwich and the french fries were pretty good. My husband didn't enjoy his french toast. It is pretty small with an intimate atmosphere. There is a bar area then a sitting area separated by some stairs. Overall, it was good but I wouldn't rush back.

Came here on a Saturday at 1 PM and ordered from the dinner menu. There was no bartender available,…read moreso we got a bottle of wine and some beers. Calamari was very lightly fried and a great starter. The sesame crusted tuna was perfectly cooked and the wasabi sauce was a great compliment. Squid ink seafood linguini was a tiny portion, nothing special. Steak frites; the steak perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. Finally, the lamb chops were absolutely delicious. Extremely tender and no gaminess and definitely the best thing we ordered. Overall, the meal was slightly expensive, but would highly recommend and return.

Today, my family and I celebrated my birthday at this restaurant. When I was choosing a place, I…read moreknew right away that I wanted to celebrate my special day here. I highly recommend making a reservation in advance. First, I'd like to mention the interior. The high sculpted walnut ceiling is both inviting and impressive. As soon as you enter the main hall, you immediately feel that you've stepped into a classic upscale restaurant. The menu isn't extensive, but it offers enough variety to find something to your liking. Every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and perfectly prepared. We had: grilled Spanish octopus, tuna tartare, two servings of roasted Atlantic halibut, duck à l'orange, ricotta cheesecake, mango crème caramel, pistachio parfait, and cappuccino. I also had an espresso martini, which was excellent. The service was top-notch--professional, attentive, and very friendly. I'd like to thank the owner and the entire team for the wonderful food, outstanding service, and warm, elegant atmosphere.

We held a very special work event at Barney's for about 20 people to celebrate an award received…read more We wanted an American historic restaurant to align with the US award we were receiving and thought of Barneys. Barney's is a restaurant for 133 years - historic - see the photos. When there look for Barneys belt on the wall. Christina and team created a special menu - cocktails and passed hors devoures (sp?). Then choice of salad and entree (duck, chicken, filet mignon, or salmon) with a delicious dessert. They opened the restaurant on a Tuesday night for us. We can't thank Christina, Kathy and the team for making it such a special evening. Beautiful environment, Delicious. Food, and great service!

Simply the best! Great service. Outside food. Ambiance that can't be beat. Go there now!read more

Went for dinner for our anniversary and couldn't have been more pleased with the food, service and…read moreatmosphere at Sunset Fish and Lobster. Our server Amber was efficient, friendly and made sure we were well cared for. Lobster was delish !

What an incredible night and dinner at Sunset Fish and Lobster in Bayville, NY. My wife had grilled…read moreswordfish over a cold salsa with beets. I had the soft shell crabs with lemon and zucchini over couscous. Everything was very fresh, perfectly cooked and presented. Service was excellent. For many people, Bayville is a longer ride and out of the way. The restaurant is very informal and worth the trip if you truly love seafood.

Incredible! The absolute best and unique plates I've ever tasted. Chef Rob didn't reinvent the crab…read morecake, he reimagined it. Chunks of crab between 2 pieces of toasted perfection. The other elements of the M&M sampler, you will have to try to believe. The grilled octopus. I have never tasted such light and airy octopus. It's as if it's a whole other species. Mind blown. Boar pappardelle - this dish belongs on chopped. The balance of seasoning on this dish is exquisite. The hand cut pasta married with a nice sweet sauce mixed with a surprising amount of boar comes together to sing on the palette. King salmon - gorgeous piece of fish served next to a fresh and tangy slaw while a sweet delight of a tomato rests on the opposite side. Another amazing element is the actual chef bringing out dishes. You actually get to see the man behind the meals. The brains behind the flavors. It's an honor to be in the presence of such talent. The restaurant itself is very cozy. Atmosphere is calm and the mood lighting does its job well. This is a must visit. I personally waited far too long to give it a try

We really enjoyed this restaurant!…read more I had a wonderful tequila cocktail I enjoyed immensely. The food was also very interesting and different. They have different kinds of lobster rolls that seemed popular with others but we didn't try. We did try the salad with breaded avocado which was really good and interesting. The octopus was perfectly cooked and very tasty. The service was also very friendly and the chef came out to check on folks. They clearly care a lot about people enjoying their restaurant and that care shows! Really enjoyable ambiance for date night.

My cousin threw a bridal shower for her daughter over the Mother's Day weekend. Testarossa has a…read morebeautiful and spacious dining room. The service was amazing - very accommodating to our needs. Most importantly, the food was delicious. So happy they chose such a nice restaurant for the party. It was a great experience.

I had an absolutely excellent dinner at Cafe Testarossa the other night. We started with the…read moreoctopus appetizer, which was perfectly prepared--tender and flavorful. For the main course, both the lamb chops and the halibut were standouts; the quality of the ingredients and the execution were top-tier. Big portions and worth what you pay for. We finished with the coconut creme brulee, a unique and delicious twist on a classic. The coconut flavor was not overpowering. Service was attentive and they brought us bruschetta on the house to start with. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the Syosset area.

Great spot for awesome food!…read more I've been here twice within the last year and both times the food was phenomenal. The space is clean and cold (if you're sitting in front of the a/c). Definitely bring a light jacket in summer. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Walls filled with eclectic art. A gorgeous bar and immaculate drinks. The menu is "as-is," meaning no substitutions, however they have so much variety that there is something for everyone. Their menu is also seasonal which is a huge plus. The service is great and even though there's a carafe of water on the table, they will go around and pour it in your cup when they see it is low. The bathrooms are nice and spacious and HC accessible. Happy eats!

Strength of this establishment is behind the bar. Perfection in any cocktail beverage prepared &…read moreserved is not solely absolutely delicious, it's an art form.

Delicious food and truly staple here in Locust Valley I have…read morereturned many times. The food is always delicious and consistent.

All around amazing, the ambience is great and the location is beautiful, it makes you feel like you…read moreare in a cozy little cafe even though the location is quite big. The service was also 5 star and the food was super good! Weirdly they didn't have pizza on the day I was there, but no complaints aside from that.