We have been going to Black Eyed Susans since it first opened on the other side of the street many years ago. At that point it was a small restaurant, BYOB, but it was immediately apparent that real gourmet food had finally arrived on LBI. (I still remember their version of shrimp and grits from that time.) We no longer had to put up with the prevailing surf and turf that we had unfortunately become accustomed to. Since then they've moved to their current, much bigger space and have created a beautiful, vibrant, inside-ourside restaurant that still serves excellent food (their lumache is terrific--we try not to order it every time) and has expanded to include pizzas--thin crust and very tasty; every one we've tried has been delicious. So we would definitely recommend Black Eyed Susans. The staff is welcoming, friendly, well trained. This is now a big, beautiful destination restaurant. The pizzas and beer lower the price point. read more

You MUST go! This place is incredible. Make a reservation in advance! The hostess, the waitress, bussers, chef- everyone was so kind, friendly, accommodating. They make it their job to provide their customers with an experience. The decor is beautiful. Whether you sit inside or outside you really can't go wrong. Now the food- WOW. The best meal my mother has had in her 40+ years coming down here. Best meal we've all ever had down here, but she is hard to blow away and she could not stop raving about it. She even tried to get the chef to tell her his crab cake secret. Thank you ALL for the hospitality, the laughs and the memorable food. read more

Food, outdoor dining, dog friendly , music and food were great! Can't wait to go back! Mussels were tender and the sauce was soooo delicious. The sausage pizza was very good, just would ask for crispier crust next time. read more

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Only had a table outside on a walk up but that was ok, it was a nice and warm night. Place was very nicely decorated. Food was nice and tasty. The pasta dish could use a little more pasta. Fish was perfectly cooked - a little crispy and nice, light, flaky while nice and tasty. Bread was a nice starter. Got the apple cobbler for desert which was also pretty good. read more

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Love the locally sourced ingredients, farm to table and creative menu selections - which can change with the seasons. The fish is sourced from area fishing boats so everything is so fresh. This is not your typical "beach" restaurant. It is an upscale, creative venue with knowledgeable and fun staff. read more

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Came here back in the end of September. Was in the area for a girls weekend. My friend knew of this restaurant but hadn't been there yet. So we decided to go for some food and drinks on a Saturday evening (I think we called earlier in the day and made a reservation). The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Everything was fresh and clean. Nothing out of place! Every staff member that we came in contact with was wonderful although our server Emily, was awesome! Answering every question we had without skipping a beat! We decided to get four appetizers and drinks. I cannot even describe how incredible all of the food was! I can't wait to go back, hopefully this spring! read more

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The food and cocktails at Black Eyed Susan's are always on point. The service is always friendly, and who can beat the seasonal decor and vibes here for the fall and winter. The fireplace and fire pits make it such a cozy spot. Worth the drive to the north end! read more

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Black Eyed Susans was a perfect spot for great food and amazing cocktails. The server was very friendly and knew the menu well. We sat in the outside tent and the ambiance was very nice as well. read more

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Had a surprise birthday/retirement dinner party for my husband last Saturday. 27 guests in all attended and everyone had nothing but great things to say about the ambiance, food and service. I was extremely happy with everything. A special recognition to Justin the Manager who was so helpful in all my planning. Cannot say enough great things so thank you Black Eyed Susan's. read more

We loved our first trip to Black Eyed Susan's! Our server Bridget was so sweet & personable. We rarely experience such great service. I had the tile fish special & my husband had the lobster gnocchi. Both were delicious, not too heavy and full of flavor. The black garlic Cesar salad was incredible. The bread pudding for dessert was so good without being too sweet, more whipped cream or vanilla Ice cream would make it even better. The Sancerre they serve is perfectly balanced and crisp and the Negroni was classic and delicious. We loved how the dining room upstairs was spacious and tables were not too close together. We're so excited to visit again, especially in the summer! It look like they have a cute fire pit outside - we're hoping they serve drinks out there too read more

Note: Review based on sitting at the bar, in October, and only having appetizers and cocktails. We stopped in here on Thursday night and had some cocktails - hubby had bourbon neat, and I had the "Butter Me Up"... HIGHLY recommend (and will definitely try to recreate it). For appetizers we had the Whipped Ricotta, Eggplant Caponata, and Polpette Arrabiata. The Ricotta was deliciously smooth and the sourdough was PERFECT to dip! The Eggplant was packed with flavor, and also served with that same sourdough. The Polpette (aka spicy Sicilian meatballs) were INSANELY good. Packed with flavor, spicy sauce, side of ricotta... incredibly addicting. Combine a bit of the meatball with the spicy sauce and a dollop of that whipped ricotta....? HEAVEN. The bartenders and staff overall were incredibly helpful and extremely nice, and the bar setup was magical (bistro lights galore!). We will definitely be back! read more

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Every time my husband and I have come to the restaurant the host/hostess are so pleasant and happy to find you a table. The servers are equally as pleasant and attentive! The food is my favorite!! Last night the soup special was so good that I ordered some to go for the snow storm. The restaurant is also so cozy which is the cherry on top! Keep up the good work! read more

This place is like a dream. The food. The drinks. The staff. The flavors. All 10/10. About $250 for two dinners. Two app. Four drinks and dessert. The farm to table experience is like no other. My fav place on the island. read more

JUST. WOW. Have come in now 2x in a week, EVERYTHING about this place is exactly our style, decor, lights around the bar, the drinks... the food. OMG the food. BEST mussels either of us has eaten EVER!!! As in EVER. The sauce they are served in is AMAZING... chunks of ham in a slightly creamy sauce... TO DIE FOR honestly!!! Last night we had their porkchop, possibly also the # 1 we have tried and their chicken entree. OMG, can't explain it in words but melted in my mouth!!!!!!! THANK GOODNESS we are locals and can enjoy here year round especially when it isn't "in season" and overcrowded!!!!!!! read more

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Great location Delicious food and accommodates our dietary restrictions Caroline was a fab server Great ambiance (a little loud when full) So much better than the original location read more

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This could be your first and last stop on the island, and you would leave wanting to buy a home here. Incredible from the moment you step on the property with fire pits lit outside. Step inside to an authentic wood burning chimney, a bar with live music, and an unbeatable staff. Food is an 11/10 from apps to dessert. Do not miss this one of a kind experience. read more

Amazing spot! Most go when you are on the island. They have incredible whipped ricotta, meatballs, and hot honey chicken pizza. You also can never go wrong with the fish. The staff is helpful and positive. read more

Recently four friends had an excellent dinner at Black eyed Susan's made even more perfect by the exceptional service and friendliness of our waitress, Victoria. The appetizers of calamari, fried cauliflower, hearts, and beet salad or excellently prepared. The clam chowder, although thinner than I like was tasty and full of clams, potatoes and seasoning pizzas are crispy, and tasty the pasta special and the chicken are well done as well. The restaurant overall is very good, but Victoria's knowledge of the menu positive attitude and attentiveness made the experience all the more enjoyable we will ask for her again. read more

Our go to place - they are pet friendly outside. They have a few fire pits, heat lamps and blankets. They have lots of holiday decorations to add to the festive mood. The servers are always attentive and their pizzas are top notch. read more

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Tyler is an awesome waiter! he was so attentive. BES looks so festive this time of year.

High class dining experience. Loved the locally sourced food and the unique menu. Staff was absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend.

Greeted by very friendly staff. Nicely decorated interior, and they seated us at a great corner table for two. I was hoping for a bit more in regards to food: Sourdough bread was very good. Bucitini cacio e pepe was good but nothing special. Scallops were nice quality, but they needed more of a sear, they also needed more thorough cleaning ...as they were sandy. $48? The black garlic Caesar sounded great, but it was way over dressed... like twice as much dressing as it should've had -lettuce was wilted. At the end of the day if they're charging these prices, I expect the food to be phenomenal. It was good, but not phenomenal. read more

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We just love the service and delicious food!! Chris and Ashley are so gifted in their craft. We chose to have our wedding upstairs, intimate gathering in a lovely and elegant setting. Top notch!! seamless service!! I could not have asked for a more perfect day. We thank you all for making it magical. H & B read more

Delicious!! From the moment we opened the door the staff was welcoming. Loved the cozy vibe and warm fireplace. Nikki was our attentive and friendly server. My husband and I ordered a variety of cocktails and appetizers. We enjoyed every bite! My husband said it was the best calamari he has ever had. The ricotta was to die for. I would have been happy with just the ricotta alone! He had the lobster gnocchi and I enjoyed the oven roasted chicken breast. The chicken was super tender and I enjoyed the flavor and artichokes. For dessert we had the bread pudding and chocolate pot de crème. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back again! read more

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for a 300+ dollar night, I was dissatisfie. drinks outside, pre made, not good. guys behind the bar, short and not super friendly inside, our waiter was nice but the lobster gnocchi was bland, and honestly horrible. new chef needed maybe? no sauce, and just blanched kale. the rib eye.. over rated. not good. would not recommend. suggestion, owners should get into the kitchen and see what's going on. read more

We made a reservation after being recommended by a few people and reading some good reviews on TripAdvisor. Our first impression was the restaurant was very nice and had a good vibe. We had a 9:30pm reservation for four adults and four children. We ordered pizza for three of the children but my 9 year old who has celiac could not be accommodated with a simple request of grilled chicken , shrimp or fish. Our first server and the manager did not care when I explained it's not that she's not picky but has celiac so she needs to be gluten free. After returning from the kitchen he suggested a salad, tuna or a 14oz ribeye. What 9 year is going to eat rare tuna , a 14oz ribeye or a salad? I went next door to Harvey cedars shellfish and although they were closing up and the kitchen was shut down already they were understanding and gave me shrimp cocktail for her that I can bring over. It wasn't until I came back with the shrimp and we were eating our appetizers that the chef came out to offer her potato and veggies to have with the shrimp from next door. The crab pizza was good and the other dishes were mediocre. We had a second server who has a great attitude and seems like a hard worker but that's all the positive feedback I have regarding the service. TripAdvisor and the resy app has gluten free options listed under this restaurants profile and it needs to be removed. Sadly we will not be returning but we will definitely dine next door! read more

Love this place! I would suggest reservations, we stopped here after visiting the lighthouse and didn't have reservations we sat in the outside seating area which was nice and was warm on a chilly may day. The waitress was spectacular- very attentive and friendly! Food was soooo delicious! We had various dishes . Started with the mussels appetizer, ahi tartare, octopus (so tender ), Burrata pizza (with broccolli rabe, chili and pecorino) oh so delicious. Everything was so flavorful and flavors were blended so well . Compliments to the chef (who I was told had attended CIA). Fantastic! A must visit on aLBI! read more

My experience here was unmatched. The food, the service, the ambiance...everything was perfect. I went with a group of 7 and we decided to make it more of a "family style" experience and split a bunch of things. Mostly because we heard everything on the menu was incredible and we needed to try it all. Can confirm the hype was real with this one, I don't have one bad thing to say. Even the cocktails were on point! Our server Bridget was so patient and amazing, and we also got the opportunity to meet the owner Ashley and she is truly the sweetest. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone traveling to LBI. PS the bread pudding dessert was off the charts read more

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Best pizza on the Island!! Great outdoor atmosphere with live music. Host and waitress was great.

"Worth the trek from the South End" "Reminds me of a Michelin Star restaurant in NYC" First timers at BES and wow, we were impressed the moment we walked up to the outdoor dining space. There was turf on the ground and a huge wedding-style tent with string lights and flowers/greenery as decor. You'd never guess you were in a parking lot! The wait staff instructed us to wait at a table/bench area where we were promptly greeted by a waitress who asked if we wanted a drink while we waited. 10/10 impressed by the service. We were lucky to have McKenzie, who informed us of the contactless dining precautions the restaurant was taking. During COVID, they had a paper menu where you checked off the items you wanted to order and the waitress collects one per table. McKenzie shared a special with us once we got settled. She also offered us take home sourdough loaves for $7. We started with the ricotta honey appetizer - amazing, and served with 3 slices of crispy sourdough. Our server brought us more bread upon request with no issue! The food comes out as it's ready, which was my moms only complaint - because hers got cold when she was enjoying the appetizer. Next, came the sausage and fennel pizza, which was a great size and you could tell the ingredients were fresh! We also ordered two pasta dishes - Campanelle and Lumache - which were also great size portions, not oversized, but enough to take home. Our server shared that they had homemade vanilla soft serve for dessert, which we'll have to try next time! Prices were so reasonable, atmosphere lovely, and service impeccable. We will be back! read more

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Great food and service that is helpful and attentive without being overbearing, which is an issue I have had at a lot of establishments at LBI. From the cocktails, to the delicious appetizers, everything here is superb. I'm not even a big pizza fan and I order it every time here. Truffle fries are great as well. I will always recommend this restaurant! read more

Came here during covid 19 and had a good experience. The staff was friendly and our waiter went out of his way to grab a new propane tank for our heater when it wasn't working - we were cold and very appreciative of that! Appetizers were good and fairly priced. The wine selection has a nice amount of selections, especially for red wines. My favorite part of the evening was having their Kickin Mule by the fire while we were waiting to be seated. A solid cocktail with mezcal tequila, jalapeño, lime and homemade ginger beer- $11.00. *backdated review from September 2020. read more

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Great happy hour drink and food specials. The puff pizza bites are a must try- like pizza zeppoles.

I want to start with how impressive the outdoor dinning was set up, so far during covid this was the most creative. Now let's get to the food. The menu is very limited and that's fine with me. I ordered the scallop ceviche, unfortunately it was not good, very plain with boring presentation. I had the scallops as a main dish presented beautifully, just need seasoning. The rest of my table had various things such as the Gnocchi that was so spicy it could not be eaten. I want to say I think something went on in the kitchen that night because the wait to get in was very long, I will be giving it another shot and hopefully that was just an off night read more

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Was on the fence about 3 or 4 stars. Pros - beautiful restaurant, great servers, a lovely classy experience all around Cons- menu is just not that interesting. Seems like every place on LBI now is same menu format: 6 pizza, 6 sandwiches, 6 main dishes, a few salads. And the pizzas often overlap. (Are you really to come here for a pepperoni pizza?). It's nice food but basically better than average bar food in most respects. I'm happy they're here and open year round. Unfortunately I remember when the original place was the best restaurant on LBI by a mile. Was our go to place for special meals. Now it is just ok. read more

While there is an impressive outdoor seating arrangement on this visit we had takeout. Ordered 3 pizzas, traditional, margarita and pepperoni. These were quite good thin crust varieties with a very bright flavored tomato sauce. The crust is crispy and a bit chewy. The pies are 12-14 inch I am guessing. Not huge but plenty and more for 4 people. For fun we also had clams casino and it was loved. Ordered at 6pm on an August Friday and was ready for pick up in 30 mins. Convenient parking lot across the street. One less star as the pizza was just warm on pick up, still good though. read more

Amazing farm to table cuisine! Black Eye Susan's is the best ! Amazing friendly staff Ambiance is just perfect! Owners are very engaging with friendly hospitality to all their guests ! Amazing sourdough! read more

In town for a celebration and had a nice meal with old friends. We ordered a variety of dishes. All of them very good. Mussels, tuna poke, calamari, chicken sandwich special, salmon, soups. The meal was enjoyable. I am happy we called for reservations. read more

Black Eyed Susans in Harvey Cedars LBI offers great food, drinks, and over-the-top halloween decor!

I look back fondly on the Black Eyed Susan's before they moved to their new location and became a "tavern". I would have put it up against any NYC restaurant. The pickled vegetables to this day are still the best I have ever had and in the 2 years that I ate there dish after dish time after time the execution, quality and creativity shocked and impressed. What's in a name? Sadly in this case everything. The new restaurant and menu is fit to be called a tavern. Gone are the creative dishes, the service (2 of 6 of us got our food 10 minutes after the rest of the group) and the flawless execution (the pasta was terribly over cooked), but unfortunately the high prices are to stay (our fish was $40 a plate). But you can order $20 pizza. And it's just ok. Oh and now they have their liquor license. They didn't even trouble to print a new beer menu where they changed the taps. They did seem full and the new strategy seems more profitable. Table turn times are I am sure faster and check sizes probably haven't changed. On the positive side, i did enjoy the mussels. But it wasn't good enough to save the evening. read more