Castaways Steak &amp; Seafood

kaitlyn was the best server and food was amazing, highly recommend. beautiful place try if u haventread more

Ambiance is nice. Food was good for the most part. We started by ordering 6 individual pieces of…read moreshrimp cocktail and a Caesar salad to share. Honestly the shrimp was a waste - don't recommend. The Caesar salad was flavorful. The lobster Mac and cheese is great - highly recommend! The 22 oz. bone in ribeye was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The creamed spinach side was extremely tasty - highly recommend that side!

Classic Wedge Salad

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The Club a Public Steak House

3.7(13 reviews)

1.4 mi

I can't say enough about this restaurant but I'll try. Let's start with location and decor!…read moreStunning NYC steakhouse vibe while overlooking the water. Cute outside yurts to dine in on the deck were so cute... The service was impeccable, the food was utterly delicious...so so good!

When Sean Hannity's manager heard I was going to be in Port Jefferson he said "you HAVE to…read moreexperience 'the Club'.... Best steakhouse on Long Island and an amazing view. It lived up to the hype. Had the Butcher's cut and savored every bite. Added mushrooms even though if wasn't on the menu, the chef recommended it and it was the perfect compliment. Wife had the sea bass which I stole a few bites from her plate and it was light, tasty and excellent. The view from the deck is great. Definitively a place we will experience again!

Their signature bread

"Well"

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4.0(288 reviews)

Not for the elderly, multi-level steps and floors. Steps to bathrooms, steps to main tables, steep…read moreramp approach on one side, many steps levels for another enterance. Food is good, but never had a pickle on plate not chilled and crisp. Water is tepid, have to ask for extra glass of ice for the table. French string beans were ok but cooked whole carrots had very little taste. Waiters were fine but need more experience. Expensive for what's served and the chef needs lots more experience.

Fantastic brunch and nice bloody Mary took my husband for his birthday would go againread more

Bar tables

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Coconut Martini

The Whiskey Barrel

4.2(115 reviews)

Great service, great drinks, and one of my favorite burgers on Long Island!…read more The Barrel Burger was cooked perfectly with delicious cheese, maple bacon, and crispy onions. The bun was toasty but soft and the waffle fries were incredible. My Whiskey Barrel Giddy-Up was a fantastic whiskey-based cocktail. I loved it! Service was great. Ambiance is nice as always but felt a bit more white and sterile than my last visit (about a year ago). Might be the lighting, or the painted the walls white, not sure! Overall, a great spot I highly recommend to anyone!

Bartender (Miranda) was cute...would eat here again…read more Miranda was luminous behind the bar...an absolute artist.

Live music Saturday night

Sheppards Pie Empanadas

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Old fashion

Fifth Season Restaurant

4.1(463 reviews)

We had an excellent dining experience. For starters we had the braised calamari which was paired…read morewith Mexican chorizo and a tomato broth. The calamari was excellent, so full of flavor. This was the start of the evening. I would definitely order it again. For or entrees I had the short rib which was very tender and delicious. My girlfriend had the duck breast which she really enjoyed. We choose to skip dessert because we were so full but the waiter brought us a scoop of ice cream which was perfect since we were celebrating or Anniversary. Thank you Fifth Season! Well Done!!

I came to the Fifth Season with my family for Father's Day and it was a perfect choice! The…read moreoriginal restaurant we planned to eat at didn't work out so luckily for us we found this gem! What an amazing place, they made our night perfect! The service was impeccable, the bus boy so attentive my husband gave him a $5 tip at the end of dinner. To start, you are served some toasted buttery like pieces of bread with hummus. I do not like hummus but my husband said it was the best he's ever had! They did bring me plain bread with homemade butter which was delicious! I chose the chicken spring rolls that came with a mango type sipping sauce as my appetizer. Outstanding, I can't say enough about how delicious the spring rolls are. Filled to the brim with a filling loaded with chicken! I was so tempted to order another serving but I wanted to save room for dinner. I absolutely will next time! Unlike many restaurants, at Fifth Season,, you can choose other side dishes if you're not happy with what your dish is served with as noted on the menu! I wanted the chicken but chose the coconut rice and organic carrots as my sides instead and I have to say, its a MUST for you to try as well. The flavor of each is so perfect, the rice is like a risotto consistency but hard to explain. Just trust me on this, over the top delicious! The chicken was very tasty and flavorful, just needed a little more sauce (that's my liking though! I love lots of extra sauce on my food), but I highly recommend trying this dish! We did not order dessert, my family wanted to get some ice cream in town but I will try dessert next time. The Fifth Season is now in the top five favorite restaurants for me! Unfortunately, I'll have to wait for a weekend to dine there again as I wouldn't make it home in time for during the week but I plan on returning very soon! This is a restaurant to absolutely add to your bucket list! I seriously can't rave enough about it!

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4.5(33 reviews)

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Okay..... the hidden Gem moved to Main Street (Port Jeff Village). The hidden Gem is still serving…read moregood food: but, OMG this place will suffer based on the wait staff. By far and away the worst I've experienced. I took away a star for this reason. The new spot aesthetically is just okay. As always with local restauranteurs little to no attention paid to the noise level. My ears were bleeding throughout dinner. The restaurant needs decor which creates a warmer inviting presence. Our food was delicious but the wait time for the meals and drinks was insufferable. BTW, the wait time for the check was equally as painful. To the owners, get your (you know what) together and figure this out. You will not succeed unless immediate improvements are made.

My wife and I made reservations at 4:00 PM on a Thursday evening. When we entered the…read moreestablishment, the seating area was empty, by the time we left, at around 5:00 PM, the place was getting crowded. We ordered fried calamari as appetizers and a zuppa di pesce - while zuppa is translated as soup in English, the dish is closer to what may be considered a fish stew. In addition to the fried calamari we also ordered a large salad that we split. Cova is a unique restaurant that serves dinner in a family-style format. This means that the entrees are designed to be shared between two or four people. While the food is excellent, for a hungry person, the amount per serving is not worth the price. Unfortunately, the cappuccino maker was not in service, so I ordered a regular cup of decaffeinated coffee. Regrettably, the coffee was not to my liking. The Takeaways: 1. The food is very tasty. 2. The coffee is not good. 3. The price to portion ration is poor. 4. Parking is ample. 5. Make reservations.

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Ruvo

4.1(574 reviews)

Food always consistently great and staff is always friendly…read more Love the live music. Would recommend to friends and family

We called ahead for a party of 10 and were greeted right away by the hostess with warm smiles and…read moreseated promptly. The ambiance hit a nice sweet spot, enough to feel energetic, but not so loud that conversation was a struggle. Our waitress introduced herself early on and took our drink orders, though service pacing was a bit inconsistent after that. I'd actually finished my first drink before she came back around to ask about appetizers. The biggest letdown was the wait for food, it took quite a while to come out, and between that and everything else, we ended up spending about 3 hours at the restaurant for dinner, which felt like a lot for our visit. That said, when the food did arrive, it was worth the wait. I had a beautifully braised short rib swimming in a rich demi-glace, served over creamy mashed potatoes with garlicky asparagus and a generous pile of crispy onion straws on top. The staff was friendly, good vibes and the food was delicious. I would say that service just needs to tightened up and the pacing between courses, especially for larger parties.

Bar area

Flourless peanut butter, chocolate cake

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4.3(72 reviews)

3.6 mi

Another food safari and another BBQ crawl with my son-in-law (we're both aspiring pitmasters and…read morelove to try new places together; it's our thing). This week's excursion brought us to Struggletown BBQ in Mount Sinai, NY. From what I learned, what started as a food truck morphed into a brick-and-mortar business that has obviously hit its stride. This place is awesome! On the table this time was a "Big John Sampler", a 1/4# platter of brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and ribs, as well as a side of chicken wings in an Alabama White Sauce and corn bread. Absolute winners all around. My first real introduction to corn bread was from Paul Prudhomme's cookbook "Louisiana Kitchen," where I learned to make, and love, a traditional southern corn bread (moist, flaky, and somewhat sweet). Of all the places that I've been to, in my humble opinion, this place has the best outside K-Paul's. There is a reason that it's one of the most requested items from the restaurant. It was excellent! Why am I making a fuss about cornbread? Because it's the details that make a restaurant great. Next came the chicken wings in Alabama White Sauce. I'm now a convert. Sure, I've had it a few times, but this version was eye-opening! Perfectly smoked, then fried chicken wings slathered in this red-sauce alternative was an epiphany for me. I don't think I'll ever look at the humble chicken wing the same way again. I am spoiled for life! Goodbye Buffalo, hello Decatur (where the sauce reputedly originated). Yeah, that good and worth traveling for. The meats? What you want from a BBQ joint. The brisket, pulled pork, and chicken were all juicy and smoked to perfection; the ribs had a smoke ring that made me jealous of their skill set (I'll get there one day). Have I said "awesome? yet? Plenty of parking, all cards, and they cater! This is one of those places that you'll want to day trip to if you're jonesing for some smoky greatness. Very nice people behind the counter and a magician working the pits. You gotta go here. Just not on a Monday, they're closed.

We went here for mother's day I like their mission, however their brisket was kinda dry. We also…read morehad the ribs and mac & cheese which were pretty good. Their service is great everyone there was friendly and we got our food pretty quickly. We also had the cornbread, coleslaw and beans.

Brisket, coleslaw, and baked beans plate

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Struggletown Root beer

Prohibition Port Jefferson

4.2(340 reviews)

0.0 mi

Food was absolutely delicious and amazing!! People are super friendly!! Highly recommendread more

Food is just alright, heavy on the grease and on the expensive side. Everything was just okay…read more Onion rings were crunchy but more over fryer than needed. Burgers are alright but lacked differential elements and expensive for add ons AND sides($2-$4 such as bacon, cheese, onion rings, garlic fries, etc). Pretzel was decent for size but greasy. Is filling on the bright side for the sheer volume of food. Service has dine in and ambiance is dark but quant. 7.6/10

BBQ Grilled Cheese

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Old Fashioned

Pasta Pasta

4.0(496 reviews)

Went here with my husband for a date night and we loved it! The service was so good and our waiter…read morewas so nice! Tried Burrata appetizer was delicious we both loved it! I highly recommend this adorable restaurant for a date night!

This place has totally just gone downhill. This small take out box in the photo was $25. It was…read morehorrible, lacked taste and was not the original flavor I used to know. Same with the bread. The last two times, the bread was horrible. I think we will try dining in one more time but this place is not what it used to be when it got new owners. It's a shame

Beautiful ambiance

GF Seafood Fra Diavolo ($42) - lobster tail, shrimp, mussels & clams sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce, served over gluten free penne

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Seafood Fra Diavolo ($39) - lobster tail, shrimp, mussels & clams sautéed in a spicy tomato sauce, served over linguine

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I had such a great experience at Castaways in Port Jefferson and definitely wanted to share! From the moment I walked in, I really loved the atmosphere. The décor and nautical/coastal feel fit Port Jefferson perfectly, and the whole place has a fun, relaxed vibe while still feeling nice enough for a special night out. The food was delicious! Everything was fresh, flavorful and nicely presented. There are plenty of choices on the menu, especially if you love seafood, and the portions were satisfying. You can tell that attention is put into not only how the food tastes but how it comes out of the kitchen. The drinks were great too and went perfectly with the overall atmosphere. The service was another big plus. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and our server was attentive without constantly hovering over the table. We never felt rushed, which I really appreciate when I'm out enjoying a meal. Good service can completely change a dining experience, and the staff made us feel comfortable and taken care of. But I have to say, the ambiance is probably one of my favorite things about Castaways. It has so much personality! It's a great place to sit back, enjoy good food and drinks, and spend time with friends or family. I could also see it being a really nice choice for a date night or celebration. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Castaways. Great food, friendly service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy yourself. If you're going to be in Port Jefferson and haven't tried Castaways yet, I definitely recommend checking it out. I'll absolutely be back! read more

Phil D.

1 month ago

Enjoyed a delicious dinner at Castaways in Port Jefferson Village! The fish and chips were absolutely amazing--crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. If you're looking for a great meal in the village, this is definitely a spot worth visiting! read more

David T.

2 years ago

Let's have a service bartender! Please So the bartender's can take care of the bar Thanks Or stop the fufu drinks read more

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