My friend who has lived in the town for his entire life has been going here since his first visit to a bar when drinking age was 18. Claimed awesome clam chowders. So we got one of each!!! He got his usual grilled cheese, and I got a cheeseburger. Everything was nicely prepared and properly cooked. The clam chowder was very authentic and "meaty"! Great job!! read more

Cliff's Elbow Too - New England Clam Chowder - nice!! - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, New York

You just gotta stop here and say you've been! The marinated burgers are absolutely the best. Nice, friendly bar. Or sit in the little dining room area. Been coming here for years, and I've never been disappointed read more

We had a gift certificate and decided to visit last night. Overall, the experience was just okay--not what we had hoped for. For the price of the steak, you really expect the food to be delicious, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. The T-bone steak special was extremely tough and difficult to eat, which was disappointing. The baked clams were also a letdown--they were unappetizing, almost like sludge. It's especially disappointing because I remember coming here often as a kid with my parents, and it used to be one of our favorite spots. The quality just doesn't seem to be what it once was. Sadly, based on these experiences, we probably won't be returning for the steak. We've had the burgers and wings for take out and they are great. read more

Oldie but Goodie. Local small restaurant serving the best marinated steaks. Ambience is rustic, they have cleaned up the clutter, fish nets etc. Salad is tasty, house dressing is a country French. We ate late lunch so we were the only table. Server was also bar server. Gets busy for dinners. read more

This was the absolute worst cut of meat Cliff's Elbow Too could serve. The quality of the porter house steak was disgustingly full of sinew. Only half the steak was edible. I saw several other customers who ordered the same Porter house steak finish their meal with the same pile of unedible meat. I will not return. read more

At a time when many eateries out east are trying to be more Manhattan than North Fork, it is wonderful to experience what local really means. First up is the bar. Walking thru the front door you are brought back in time to seeing fishermen, farmers, accountants, and real people enjoying a drink and small talk with each other. I'm sure many of the problems of the day have been solved at the bar. Or maybe local means you have only been here a few years but they embrace the community and assimilate. There are no airs of uppityness at Elbow Two. The drinks prices are reasonable (great pours!) and although entree prices are post covid/inflation the value is there. A fried seafood platter was overflowing with seafood and the baked clams were on point. The marinated steak speaks for itself after all these years. The quality of beef is still evident be it a hamburger or t-bone. Dan our server was attentive and efficient. I would hate to see this place change anything including the interior. Back to the local part, elbow Two offers a Burger night a wing night, and a steak night all reasonably priced. read more

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Denied service to my Great Aunt with her medical service dog. The waitress said she had to "call her boss" to see if it was ok, and the boss responded that he would have to come and evaluate the situation. This is illegal and offensive. The staff needs better training clearly. read more

This may be my favorite restaurant and I think it beats the original cliff's. Best marinated steak I have ever had. Always love coming here when I'm on the NoFo. Service is always friendly too. read more

So we used to come here all the time the food has been poor the last few times I came back with friends I had won gift certificates to here the food and service had b en so bad we have not been back Well tonight the refused to accept the 25) certificate they donated because it was expired !!! And they were at a loss because it was a donation so obviously they don't really want to donate to charity!! Next time I will skip the crappy food and donate $25 to the charity And for all to know this amall establishment takes advantage of local people who don't like McDonald's A better choice Cheap crooks who want to look good but they do not On top the service was awful and we tipped above and the manager was clueless Will never go back and will advise others to do the same read more

Very delicious burgers and steaks with very friendly staff. My family has been visiting this restaurant for over 70 years and is a staple in the community. Nice location, outside seating available. read more

Our go to place for many many reasons! Absolutely the BEST stake on the island, always fresh and delicious food, we come here a lot both with the kids and on the date nights and never disappoints. Kicking oysters are just our of this world. Great vibe. read more

Just to bring reviews of this place to date I am pleased to say it's what it is: an overflow to Cliff's on the main road. I keep the phone number handy so when we try original Cliff's and theres a long wait I call Too and usually get right in..great place to crash after day of wine tasting. Very friendly crew takes good care of customers. We love the baked "mud clams" as we call them. The steaks are great when you are hungry and mildly soused from a day at the vineyards. Try it and you will like it! read more

We were quickly seated on a Sunday evening with a party of seven. The atmosphere is rustic but the menu was extensive with great choices of staples and specials. Dined on clam chowder, burgers, stuffed chicken breast and marinated steak. Everything was fresh, hot and plentiful. Great service also. Enjoy read more

Two couples at Mattituck's First Friday event on Love Lane. In the mood for some dinner...check out Elbow Too menu on line. OK, burgers and sandwiches look good and reasonably priced. We drive over, get greeted & seated. Drink order placed, pick up menu.....WTF? Nothing but high priced entrees. No burgers, etc. Our houseguests were going to be picking up the tab and we were NOT looking for $50 steaks. Talk about an uncomfortable situation. Lovely waitress (Meghan?) brings drinks. Ummm, er, excuse me but don't you guys have burgers? She says, oh yeah of course we do.....they just don't put them on the menu. Ah, that was a relief, but again: WTF? Not everybody is a regular....are we supposed to be mind readers? We didn't dare ask about sandwiches, etc. Annnnyway.....three of us had burgers, I had the paella special. They liked there burgers. Paella was a little dry, but on the whole good. Meghan was great. We will be back.....hope they rethink the menu, and the 1965 Howard Johnson style bread baskets. read more

The best marinated steak anywhere! The service is always exceptional! Rose the bartender is the absolute best! She can make anything your heart desires. I have to admit I try to only go on day's she is working because she has always makes me feel like I was Norm walking into Cheers. If you want top notch food with a comfortable place to enjoy an adult beverage The Elbow Room 2 is the place. read more

Consider this review if you will be sitting at the bar, having a burger and a beer. I kind of want to give the burger four stars - for tastiness at a decent price and closeness to my house; but the rest of the restaurant definitely doesn't deserve it. So we'll sit at three. A friend and I had a late lunch here today since it was nearby, we both had the afternoon free, and it was miserably rainy and cold outside. It may have been the first time I have went to a restaurant and did not look at the menu. Based on the one dinner meal I had here about a year ago, I would have given Cliff's only two stars. Regardless of how the locals rave about the steaks (maybe not at this location?), I've definitely had better in the area. Especially considering the price and mediocre sides and bread that came with it. The burger, however, was delightful. It was cooked well (though a little past medium rare), juicy and flavorful. I had mine marinated with cheese and a side of french fries. The fries were thin, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with just the right amount of salt - a successful fry in my book. And the bun was soft, but strong enough to not turn to mush from the juice of the burger (enough of which escaped to pleasantly soak into some of my fries). The bartender was friendly and upbeat. The food was served quickly, but didn't taste rushed. The inside of the restaurant is comfortable and homey. Be warned, if you go later, the small parking lot can get kind of hellish. read more

This is one of my favorite local bars / restaurants. Lori (works Wednesday and Thursday nights) is an awesome bartender. She is very attentive to customers requests. The food is good. Sometimes excellent depending on the day. I go for the atmosphere and the history. I like to sit out on the deck and have a drink on a nice night. Good meal reasonable price.. read more

I went there in part because of the review that said it was like the steak and seafood places of her youth. That was a great call. I don't understand the negative reviews but I'll give my two cents. Don't let this one pass you by. I worked as a cook in Alaska back when the earth was young and the volcanos we're going off so I've been around food and I cleaned fish for a living too so I'm a good judge of seafood. Decided to have the surf and turf. I don't live on the East Coast so it's rare that I ever order lobster. The combination was insanely good. I highly recommend the marinated fillet. It was as good as steak as I have ever had anywhere. The lobster was great too but really how bad can lobster be? The prices are reasonable, the waitstaff was outstanding and the chef did a great job. If I have any criticism at all it's they could improve the salads - but seriously this is a classic. This is the restaurant of your childhood and it's well worth going to. read more

Real people, great value and comfortable setting. Chicken wings are killer. Burgers are killer. I try to eat here once a week. If you're a Manhattanite with expectations of hundred dollars steaks and white glove service please don't come here, we don't want you. read more

I had the best restaurant meal of my life here. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly to my liking, and charred on the outside and juicy on the inside. I don't know what they put in the marinade to make it so good, but I savored every bite. I was never much of a steak eater or even carnivore, but this changed everything. I went with my parents, who ordered shrimp and a fish sandwich, and while they liked theirs, they had serious food envy when I told them they HAD to try my plate. The seafood is fresh and maybe good as an appetizer, but as a main course you have to order steak. The service struck the perfect balance between friendly and professional, and I like when it's attentive but not checking on you every few minutes. Really nice people. They're open year-round, seven days a week for lunch (starting at noon) and dinner. The lunch menu is a fantastic value, but you could order off the dinner menu at lunchtime if you want. If you're coming from the west, you'll see a sign where you should turn, but if you're coming from the east, the sign off the main road is really, really tiny so you should look up directions before you head out. read more

I've been to Cliff's Elbow Room a bit west of this location a few times, and am a big fan of their steaks... especially their marinade. For those of you that have not tried their marinade, it's a bit like teryaki, but a bit thicker. When the marinade hits the broiler, the caremelization turns it black, which can be a bit disquieting, especially if you ordered your steak rare. But fear not! The marinade is actually very, very good! The prices are a bit pricey, and the location is a bit out of the way... it is separated by the Long Island Sound by a beach. There's a sign off Sound Avenue that points you in the general direction... continue down the road until there isn't any more road and you're there! I went to this place on my way back from Thanksgiving (enroute to the Orient Point ferry), so it was definitely out of season. There were few cars in the small lot, but there were some people inside the restaurant (actually, they were in the bar area). After a half hour or so, more and more people came in--most seemed to be locals. The service was great. The bleu cheese salad dressing was out of this world. A definite four stars out of five. Recommended! read more

Never again, burnt burgers, cold mashed potatoes. Nasty chicken francais, seafood platter was simply gross. 4 people in my group and we all didnt like it. It took over an hour to get our food, 45min just to get salads. Our food was cold and yet was told they were waiting on the mashed potatoes, when it finally came it was cold, not even warm. Stay for the beer. Go,elsewhere for food. read more

We use to eat here a lot more often,My Spouse still loves the Marinated Steaks and Burgers, for me the Bake Clams are not quite the same. They used to have the clams more finely diced,and not as spicey. Someone has been messing with the original recipe. grrrr. They have added alot more items to their menu, more elaborate meals. Some are ok some are just plain too out there. Plus I don't like being referred to as "Sweetie". read more

The reputation is great; the crowds appear to be always there - I am mystified. Our food was so bad that we sent it back and asked for the check rather than ordering something Else. The waitress was kind enough to remove the offending food from the bill and that was appreciated but my visits to Cliff's are over. To add to the bad experience the awful food took a very long time to get there. It isn't cheap and it isn't good. That's a bad mix but the crowds keep coming - such are life's mysteries! read more

Worth the drive and wait! Food was perfect and cooked how I ordered it. Staff extremely friendly and polite read more

Cliff's Elbow Too - Marinated filet Mignon cooked perfectly - Seafood Near Me - Laurel, New York

The atmosphere is classic dive, which is refreshing to find in an affluent part of Long Island. Wine comes at $6/glass and the amount poured is generous. The food is pricey. The calamari was plain and tough, and pasta was nothing special. I'd come back for the novelty of the place (and to drink of course!) read more

It's been far too long, but this place had just about as good of a surf & turf as we've ever had. Truly amazing... the marinated steak was off the charts. Casual atmosphere and located at the end of a residential block... you would never know it's there without direction from someone locally. But, we always viewed it as a hidden gem of sorts. Excellent service, nice vibe & we've enjoyed several fantastic meals there. read more

This place is shit. If you want a large plate full of melted butter and a side of flounder then this is your place. If your prefer to see you waitress totally ignore you and drink at the bar then this is you place. If you like to pay for top quality stakes but get just some pig food cooked in no way how you order it then this is you place. DON'T EAT HERE. read more

First time I ordered food to go. Get there 20 min after and I see the bartender say to a waitress the "chef just came in." Waited 30 minutes for a hamburger. Take 2 I order 2 hamburgers and a grill cheese at 6:50pm. I get there 7:15. Waiting at bar till 7:45. No food still. Bartender says kitchen is backed up. Empty tables. Etc. she's bullshitting and running lottery tickets. This place blows and I'm writing this from the bowl at midnight with stomach cramps. I told the women take a picture of me cause you will never see me again. Worst service ever. read more

I have been to this place more times then I can count. It used to be awesome and because the food was so good we didn't mind paying their very high prices, however the last 3 times we have been there we have been so disappointed from the seafood to the fillet mignon to a burger ( the burger didn't even look like real chop meat looked more like a bubba burger ). I will always give a place 3 times before I say I'm not returning and I hate saying this but this place has had 3 strikes so they're out. read more

This was probably the WORST food I've had in a long time and I've lived out here for many years. The "baked clams" were mush~~- no clam taste or bits of clam~~just soggy tasteless breadcrumbs~~. There was a GIANT mushroom in there, tho--huh? The fried shrimp , while mildly crunchy on the OUTSIDE, were totally soft on the inside, like the texture of FISH on the inside--almost inedible- shudder~~ my friend's clams casino were ok~~ at least they were made with WHOLE clams. The lemon meringue pie was totally chemically tasting~~ again, yuck. You'd think they couldn't screw up beer, but our Shock Top did not taste like any one I've ever had~~it tasted sour~~ maybe they squeezed a bad orange in it?? We wasted $65 on a horrible, horrible dinner. I would NEVER go back. read more

It TOTALLY bothers me to say this... THIS PLACE IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE. First off this place was legendary, a simple treasure that had the best steaks around, now the meat is second at best - yes the marinades very tasty but the cuts are far skimpier compared to the past. The king cut is an insult and the mussels were the size of rasins ??? The pride is gone and now its extremely inconsistent. How can three grown men all order the king cut prime rib and three different sizes come out ???? Then you've got 3 Bros looking at each other all hawking on each other's rib... ready to start a riot!!! Not cool. Hoping it improves. Ive tried several times to see if it was an off night but at the prices they are asking it should never be. Very nice staff ... but that doesn't cut it anymore read more

Great place for a bite to eat. Great bartender on Thursday nights... Food is fresh and fantastic....

What a disappointment. They have the location, and the view is splendid. Even the ambiance isn't half bad. The food is extremely expensive, and quite disappointing. One of us had the seafood "sampler." I quote sampler because there was about 2 of each of the 3 or 4 things, including mini-scalops. It was in a bath of oil and was not appetizing. I had the chop steak as I implicitly asked Medium Rare. I received a well done + piece of chop meat with nothing enticing about it. The salads were disappointing as well. Not a good place to blow 20 bucks an entree. Would not return again. read more

Awesome marinade, had the burger special this past Sunday and could not be happier!

Cliffs is a North Fork staple. A sister establishment to Cliffs Rendezvous and Elbow they are most famous for their marinated porterhouse. On Sundays you will find $5 marinated burgers and on Tuesdays a soup to nuts steak meal for $20. Aside from a great value, the owner is nothing short of a great guy who gives to his community and to his patrons. read more

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We eat here twice a month for the best burgers on the north fork. We go on Thursday so we get the same server, Noreen. Friendly,fast, funny and a real gem. After a long, long day we walk in and our drinks are getting made before we get to a table ! The chicken francese was pretty good too! Not a fine dining establishment, but a perfectly fine time. read more

Excellent! Waitress has always been amazing. Food is fantastic. Prime rib specials on Thursday are WORTH the Trip! Bartender is amazing!

Bartender burger is steak on a bun. Got that and a beer. Simple, quaint, cozy, really exemplifies small town living. Good time...and they have lotto tickets at the bar...Smart. read more

This was the most disgusting meal I have ever had. My husband and I were seriously concerned about getting food poisoning. We had steamers, which we waited an hour for and were horrible. I'm not even sure they were steamers. We also ordered a seafood platter that was inedible. Waitress was asked 3 times to give us extra plate and never did. Service was slow. I would starve before returning. Stay away. read more