We were looking for a chill spot with live music during our day trip to Fire Island, and Sandbar…read moredelivered exactly what we wanted! Laid-back, lively, and totally unique. The minute we walked in, we felt transported to a Key West-inspired oasis. The vibe at Sandbar is everything you want in a beach bar ... veteran watering hole energy, live music playing, and a crowd that's having the best time. If you're into quirky décor, you'll love the hundreds of colorful flip flops hanging from the ceiling, each one signed by past patrons. It's fun to look up and read what previous visitors have written. There are even surfboards and nautical treasures everywhere, making the spot truly one-of-a-kind. We came especially for the famous Rocket Fuel ... if you've never had one, you're missing out! Rocket Fuel is a frozen, creamy concoction featuring pina colada mix, amaretto, and rum (usually topped with a float of 151). It's the quintessential Ocean Beach drink: frosty, sweet, a little indulgent, and just strong enough to get you in island mode without derailing your afternoon! We grabbed our Rocket Fuels, settled in, and enjoyed the vibes. The live music was awesome and kept the energy up with beachy classics and crowd favorites. Even in the afternoon, Sandbar was buzzing but never felt overcrowded or hectic. From friendly bartenders and great drinks, I look forward to returning here for a fun evening with my friends.

Why did he force my friends to go into an out of service bathroom?? Extremely disrespectful and…read moreinvaded the private space of people going to the bathroom. He also open the door of someone actively going to the bathroom. Not acceptable and this is not ok. I hope this restaurant takes accountability for this...

I came here with my sister while visiting Ocean Beach extremely hot day in the end end of June. We…read morecame in because we saw the advertisement outside for drink specials that we're all day. My sister really wanted to try the zippy we walked in and we saw a bar area with the pool table. Afterwards, we walk to the back and we saw the outdoor area overlooking the bay, which was so beautiful. We sat down and our waitress. Amanda was really sweet. She provided great customer service and the zippy was incredible. I then order the PBR special which was only six dollars for food. I ordered the burger deluxe, which was $18 and came with fries on the side which I thought was a great deal for lunch as well. During the middle of our lunch, Amanda said she had to go to break and transferred our check to Jake. Jake was very nice as well and he informed us of the local Bayshore area and fire Island, which was nice to talk to him about the vibes and the service was great at housers. I know other yelpers and other reviews have said that the service was bad. However, my service was absolutely incredible from Jake and Amanda. I would definitely recommend Housers for their daily drink special. Make sure to order the zippy!!!!

Houser's Bar is everything I want in a dive bar. Service was great. Drinks were flowing. This was…read moremy first time trying a Zippy and I was very impressed. We came back here several hours later for dinner and wow! Compliments to the chef. The lobster special was fantastic! I did not expect to get so much lobster for such a reasonable price ($30), but left pleasantly surprised, and stuffed!

Came here in between breakfast and lunch time and we were told our table had to choose between…read morebreakfast or lunch, no one could pick differently. I found that odd but okay, we went with breakfast as some of our party didn't love the lunch menu. I got the avocado toast and the bread wasn't toasted? That was disappointing and honestly made the slice soggy. Nothing was seasoned except the potatoes, so the avocado and eggs were in desperate need of salt and pepper. I feel like when you order this kinda meal there's at least flavor to the mashed avocado. The potatoes were pretty good. Service was fast but almost felt like they weren't on the same page, but it's a beach town with kids working so you give a little leniency.

Not bad but also not especially noteworthy. Seafood was fresh but needed seasoning - basing that…read morestatement on three different seafood courses. Staff was nice but also highly unengaged. I don't intend that as a mean statement - it was a truth. They were on shift break while we were there (happy hour), unavailable (disappearing bartender), eating, pouring their own drinks (as is their right it was soda) but the underlying message was one of unavailability unless you were the unfortunate food runner.

Was told I had to come here for an OG rocket fuel and it did not disappoint. It's a bummer you're…read morenot allowed to take drinks to go or even sit on the little porch with them but that's not a commentary on the place - more just the rules of OB. I think it's because they make their own mix but this rocket fuel wasn't as sweet as the others I have that probably use pre-made mix. In any case it was delish!

Every thing was amazing, although i've been to hundreds of bars and they all have had this one…read morething; Jalapeño Poppers, i could settle on regular poppers but they don't even have that! ITS ALL ABOUT THE JALAPEÑO POPPERS‼ give em to me! everyone at the bar agreed, love the staff love the venue but please give us the piño poppers

The best meal on Ocean Beach. The coconut curry snapper-…read moreAMAZING. If you are a foodie, you will love this place! And if you like wings, the wings are very, very good The grilled shrimp tacos are really good too. Enjoy

Easily the best meal you will have in Ocean Beach. Not even close. Had to go back for second…read morenight because my family was so impressed. If you are ok not eating on the water or want a higher quality meal - along the lines of nice restaurants in the main land, this is the place to go.

I had the time of my life at this place. Right on the water, $5 cover charge, great 90s and 2000s…read moremusic. The people were friendly and fun. You can party all day and all night on a Sunday and probably even crazier on Saturdays. Several bars so you're not waiting for a drink. Lots of shaded areas. Food was an extra plus: fresh and delicious. Chipotle Chicken flat bread.

The Flynn-tini is the best drink on fire island and they always have the best specials for dinner,…read morehighly recommended

This is the worst restaurant I have ever entered in my life. No service, food is terrible with…read morehigher prices. Customers are forced to pay 18% service fee. Then they even ask customers to put another 18% or 20% tips. This is not eating place. This is rubbery house. The most of restaurant business in NYC force customers to pay over 15% service fee. Then ask customer to pay other tips. what is wrong with NYC business. Charge tips should be based on services. Now, tips become these business' s fixed revenue. Tips culture in the United States needs to be terminated. Look at all other developed countries in the world, US is much worse than them in restaurant industry. I even do not enter any star on this post. But my post will not be posted if I do not enter star there.

Very disappointed at the food here. Although the drinks were awesome, I don't recommend the food. I…read morecame here with my significant other and his mother starving and we ordered wings, mussels, lobster burgers, and the rigatoni a la vodka. The wings were good and so was the rigatoni but the mussels and lobster burgers were way too fishy tasting. The baby back ribs had no flavor. It was recommended by the waiter and we regret getting it. I enjoyed the bread with the mussel sauce more than any of the dishes we ordered. The strawberry drink was the best. The Pina colada and their famous drink was ok. The price was super expensive for not good food.

It's all about the great view, cocktails and good music. I wouldn't say this is our go to place for…read morea great meal but this time we were pleasantly surprised. Crab cakes were delicious without a ton of breading/filler, the chicken Marsala with garlic mashed was perfect for a chilly night on the beach, skirt steak was cooked perfectly and the vegan burger was tasty. Come for the atmosphere, sunsets over the bay or to watch the weekend warriors pour off the ferry onto the Island, but stay for a nice meal on the back deck - you may be as surprised as we were.

This place hits the island vibe spot.... Great drinks and service... Brandon our bartender is a…read morenative of the island and knows a lot of things... we had arugula prosciutto flat bread that was great!

We stopped by Rachel's to grab a coffee in the morning and it was the perfect little break. I had…read morean iced coffee, which hit the spot. I wasn't hungry, but everything looked so tempting. The baked goods, in particular, looked fresh and delicious, and I'd definitely come back to try them next time. The service was friendly, and the central location makes it an easy stop whether you're starting your day or taking a break while exploring Fire Island. We sat outside w our coffee n people watched.

Rachel's has been a Fire Island staple for 25 years and it shows. We usually try to do at least one…read morenight for dinner here whenever we're out in the Island. What started out as a bakery has now morphed into a delicious Italian restaurant. It still has the bakery side but definitely come for dinner. Wealth order the pork chop Milanese. The portions here are huge so sharing is recommended. The penne a la vodka was good. I will say the lobster fettuccine was overly lemony but that was the only issue. The service was great and funny. We didn't have any issues. We will continue to come to Rachel's if for nothing else but the pork chop Milanese.

Rusted tables, corporate playlist old and lame, flat club soda, no alcohol in drink. 2 out of 10.read more