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    Drift Inn

    4.4 (22 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Interior Wall when you walk in on the Right...  Robert Moses Bridge
    Cindy T.

    Went here on a Sunday night for drinks after having dinner elsewhere. Got there probably 10:45 ...place was pretty busy w/people drinking & some eating burgers & wings. Bartender was GREAT!! OUR 1st time there since redone....gorgeous!!!! Great night there until probably 1:30? Definitely will be back & hopefully to try food....we had draft beers & a few drinks....bartender made a cocktail for one friend he never heard of but friend told him what was in it & tried it out...it was pretty close he said 9 out of 10 so I'd say a win win!!

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    Jennifer S.

    Great spot in this area. Bartenders are friendly and well versed on cocktails, beer, and the food menu. Always has a nice atmosphere...live music, friendly locals, great food, and different spots to sit make this an awesome go to. And their wings are DEFINITELY the BEST in town. Crispy, just the right amount of sauce, and big too...way better wings here than at other spots in the area known for their wings...I've had a few other items from the menu and they have all been really good also. The reason they are only at 3 stars instead of 4 is because we waited a while for our wings and then the kitchen put the wrong sauce on them so they had to remake them...so now we had to wait even longer and it was just an "oh, sorry"...I think if you're running a kitchen and make a mistake where someone is waiting a ridiculously long time for something to be remade they should offer a drink, or discount the food...something...but nothing was offered so that's where I felt they lack a bit.

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    Steve makes some Great food ...nice crowd of people highly recommended for lunch.. excellent bartenders

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    Great food and even better bartenders. Tommy and Gianna are the best! This is the place to be!

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    Best bar in town. Busy on the weekends, amazing bar food, amazing and friendly bartenders. Bueatiful decor.

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    Steve and Freddy do a great job in the kitchen as they always get my food out super fast.

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    Talina

    Talina

    4.5(72 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    The second time visiting the AMAZING Brittany at Talina for the Freshest, most authentic italian…read morecusinie! Ive been waiting all month to come back here for my moms early birthday dinner and it was a magical experience! She took the best care for us! The atmosphere was identical to how I remember on my trip to Italy! So welcoming, warm, and true to the culture! We started with the apps: eggplant & tomato gratin.. the tomato was so fresh, sweet and the best eggplant ive ever had.. topped with a simple breadcrumbs The Piadinas were probably my FAVORITE that ive be so excited to try! Especially the Nud: prosciutto cotto fontina cheese and mushroom spread .. this was my favorite on the apps menu that id have for myself as a meal! After sharing the delicious apps my mom and I shared our favorite pasta. Strozzapreti Gratinati that Brittany hand rolls herself with sausage rags, arugala and light breadcrumbs topping! Ended the meal with dessert to celebrate my moms bday, the apricot crostata and pear desserts were our favorite! Sweet plum pear and fresh apricot tart! Thank you so much for making the celebration so special! Brittany and pietro, thank you so much for offering your talent and giving the community the truest italian experience From service, ambiance, kind waitstaff, to every part of the meal was Perfection!!! and im so happy to have the honor of sharing the meal & service by you! AGAIN, you guys set the bar high....I will forever recommend your establishment and highly rate Talina as the best italian restaurant on Long Island!

    Beautiful and cozy restaurant, it's very small so definitely make a reservation! Nice bar area and…read morea few high tops by the front window. Small menu but very nice and interesting recipes. I really appreciate the attention to detail in regards to ingredients and flavor pairings. The pasta is very good and is homemade, made in house. The service was impeccable. Great wine list and drink menu. The salad was huge and more than enough for two people, though it was slightly overdressed.

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    Talina - Zucchini- served cold which was interesting but still very good

    Zucchini- served cold which was interesting but still very good

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    Jackson Hall American Bar & Grille - Another view of my warm Connecticut lobster roll, poached with a little butter and no chives as requested. YUM.

    Jackson Hall American Bar & Grille

    3.5(453 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We have been wanting to come here for a long time and finally had the chance!…read moreFirst I would like to say that every single human that we came across, whether on the phone or in person, was extremely kind and had great customer service etiquette. I am a firm believer that this is just as important, if not more, than the food! First notable was Sydney, over the phone. We thought we were going to be late for our reservation and she assured me not to worry. They normally give a 15 minute grace period, but she knew we were celebrating a 50th birthday, an 85th birthday and Mother's Day (the week after). It was only four people but a big deal to us. Thankfully, we weren't late, traffic cleared up and we walked in exactly at our reservation time. It was a beautiful afternoon. 3pm on a Saturday and the small wrap around lot was packed. We got lucky as someone was pulling out, but people were parking in other surrounding lots and walking over. When we left, we also saw people parked on the street and in the huge shopping center across the street. Outdoor seating in front of the restaurant was full. There were palm trees and umbrellas. The numerous front doors to the restaurant were closed and it was frustrating because there were runners, wait staff and people trying to get to the hostess station and to the bar. Having my 85 year old mom navigate all this was tough. But once inside, our table was ready and waiting for us. The hostesses were handling the chaos of the people and the phone with a smile! We were given regular menus and a lobster roll and drink menu upon sitting down. Also, bread/dinner rolls. They were ok. There were 10 different kinds of hot and cold lobster rolls to choose from. It seemed that every table around us had at least one served to them. While we were looking and trying to decide what to order, Aurora came over to introduce herself and take drink orders. She was also super kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. She explained that she could adjust certain things, take things off the lobster rolls because they are made fresh and tended to the picky eater at the table. I live having a waitress that is patient and knows what she's doing! Two lemonades, one soda and a mocktail called Momma Said Mock You Out, came to the table. All good. Also ordered was a fried calamari appetizer. It was plentiful for the three of us that tried it. The marinara sauce was yummy. The calamari was fresh and had legs (my fave). But the overwhelming flavor of "fried" took away from the flavor of the calamari. It was crispy but it tasted like reused oil in the fryer maybe? Other than that, it would have been excellent. Not one piece remained. For our entrees, one chicken franchese over linguine, one order of seafood Spanish paella, one order of sliders with cheese (onion rings changed to fries) and one Connecticut lobster roll poached in light butter, no chives. The chicken franchise was not like you get in an Italian restaurant. It comes with cherry peppers and topped with mozzarella cheese. We held the peppers. The sauce was thick and rich, not light like we're used to. There was a lot of mozzarella cheese melted on top as well. Both of these things overwhelmed the dish. But not in a bad way. Just...different. the chicken was fresh and plentiful. The Paella. It came in a huge pot with a cover on it. It was HOT and HUGE. Lots of rice. Lots of flavor and it was eaten at home for 2 more days. The person who had it says it was good. Three sliders. Not good. They were overcooked. Buns bland. Burnt meat around the edges and had no flavor. Just covered up with American cheese. Ketchup saved what it could and two got eaten. The fries that came with them were "really, really good!" The Connecticut hot lobster roll. The star of the show. We got the one where we could taste the lobster. It came just as ordered, poached in just a little bit of butter with no chives. The bun was toasted and fresh. The lobster was a little chewy but plentiful. There were big chunks and lots of claw meat. No shredded pieces to cut corners. It came on a metal tray with a taco stand to keep the bread from getting wet. It also came with fries, coleslaw and a small pickle slice. It was fresh lobster and it was delicious. I'd definitely go here just for this. We were checked on often. Free drink refills. Extra napkins. No paper straws. We were going to do birthday celebrations but everyone was in a food coma. Side note- Ladies room was half inoperable and disgusting. Garbage on the floor. One of two stalls broken. Smelled of urine. Sink and floor wet (dangerous) and a line due to one operating stall. Please address this as it was not safe, can ruin an appetite and hold up the timing of everything else in the restaurant. All in all, I would like to go back and try more food. I only took off one star because the good outweighed the bad. My suggestion-open another location! Thanks for a memorable dinner with my special people!

    Sat outside for lunch. I was impressed with the Lobster…read moreroll- $38, but worth it. Tried the Maryland one with lump crabmeat- next time i will just get the original New England or Connecticut- Calamari was nice and plump, my friend said bit plain, but i love it with marinara sauce. The waiter was nice but not accomodating. We asked to get alittle shade at our table and he said there's nothing they can do about it. My friend and I together moved the picnic table alittle closer to the umbrella. Asked him to give us separate checks- only two checks- he denied it saying he can't do anything about it because of the boss. Never had this happen to us at a restaurant esp a pricey one. Did not ask for 8 separate checks. Hopefully if we do decide to go back, we will get a more accomodating waiter. Otherwise, we liked our first time food experience there.

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    Ditch

    Ditch

    4.2(79 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    establishment OK, I can't even begin to tell you when an…read moreamazing experience we had when we came to your establishment today. The ditch in your Bayshore location as me and my bride. Robin entered the building it's Memorial Day and there was just a three top there so when we walked in, Joe was attending to the people at his top but when he saw us, he expertly expedite himself from them to come and greet us and welcome us to your establishment top shelf automatically we sat down. We were waiting for another couple to join us. We had a nice conversation with him and he gave us drinks at the bar explained we're waiting for another couple to come. He said no problem when they get there we'll take it through table and that's what he did. The other couple of rides we sent the table. Wonderful service came up spoke to us very very attentive went over the menu with us gave the specials was absolutely incredible. Then I realize that he was all alone in the bar, not only was attending to us. He was only also attending to the other top plus, he was the bartender and the waiter and whoever was working in the back though your kitchen also wonderful then the place lit up there was a table of four came in another table of two and another top of two. This kid didn't even flinch. Continue to take care of every one of us very attentive and then the doors open up he had about 25 people altogether came in and came up to the bar. This kid did not flinch. He took care of them still attentive to us taking care of that baby at the bar, he put a high chair from this kid, amazingly took care of the whole bar and the dining room by himself. I am saying this to you because I am I am was previously a borrower in many many years I own two bus I have never seen one guy take care of a place of drinks, bar table tops food, greetings hospitality. You have a gem with this guy Joe I offered to help him as much as I could cause I saw that you know it was just overwhelming. He said I will take care of everything as his quote to me. I got you I said if you need me, I'm right here because I've seen it before this kid took care of a full bar too deep I might say also six tables of average three to table and just made your place run amazing so my advice is this when you find the guy like Joe you hold onto this kid like Grimm death and don't let go employees like a guy like Joe a few and far between you would do your company and yourself a service to make sure that you hold onto him and make him happy and keep him with you because there was never I've never seen a better ambassador for any place that I've gone to then watching this kid work today again I'm a bar owner. I've been a restaurant business. I'm a chef and I have never seen one kid run a place like that kudos to him. Kudos to you for hiring them and kudos to you if you hold onto it again unbelievable great experience. I will recommend your place. I will recommend to my friends as I had that my friends called to stay today. I will continue to do so as long as you continue to have people like Joe work for you. Great job all around. You got a little hidden gem there and they should make sure people know about it thank you very much. Me and my bride and my friends enjoyed your at your place and it was above and beyond excellent service and experience

    On Wednesday, I called to confirm my Yelp reservation. Laura was unable to locate it and had to…read morecreate a new one. I asked if she could be our server that Friday. After I got the confirmation text, I joined their loyalty program. My good friend Cynthia found a spot in the parking lot across from Burnett's Marina - Bait & Tackle. We had a lunch reservation at Eat At Ditch to celebrate our birthdays. I asked to sit at a shaded table on the back patio because I liked the beachy vibes. Once seated, I told Laura about my food allergies and restrictions. She offered great suggestions and provided excellent service. Drink Ancho Average Marg - The margarita had a strong, delicious flavor and was served in a pineapple with a Tajín rim. Food Yuca Poppers Wings (bbq sauce) - Mmm, finger-licking goodness! Me: Seared Tuna Taco (no cilantro) - I ordered the Seared Tuna for the first time, and it will be my last. I didn't like the texture. Jerk Shrimp Taco (no pico de gallo and cilantro) - The chipotle aioli on the jerk shrimp with spicy slaw was incredibly flavorful. It was my favorite taco, so I ordered another. Baja Fish Taco (no pico de gallo and cilantro) - The crispy fish with lime crema and red cabbage was delicious. Cynthia: Seared Tuna Taco Beachfire Chicken Taco Jerk Shrimp Taco Carne Asada Taco Bookmark this spot to try!

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    Bar Lucy

    Bar Lucy

    4.3(26 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Welcome Bar Lucy to Bayshore! It's beautifully renovated inside with an awesome bar and amazing…read morecocktails are served. We were greeted and seated by the friendliest host who mentioned it is restaurant week. They have a special menu in place $46 (sorry forgot that photo). You have a choice of one appetizers, one entree and one dessert. We will start off about talking about the yummy appetizers four nice sized baked clams which were so flavorful and moist with a lemon drizzle. We had to order the ciabatta roll to dip of course. For dinner, we each had the lemon fettuccine with shrimp and thinly sliced asparagus which was a great choice for a lighter & fresh dinner option. Now let's get to the dessert, the flourless chocolate cake. All I can say is WOW! Hands down the best. This Chocolate was absolutely delicious moist, hot, decadent chocolate with pistachio sauce drizzled plate. OMG. The waitress Kelly did not steer us wrong everything we asked she was correct about. Her energy and attentiveness was off the chart. Thanks for a wonderful dinner experience in your new restaurant. We will definitely be back soon.

    First time here for lunch at this fairly new restaurant. The restaurant is bright and nicely…read moredecorated with a lovely bar . The service was outstanding , attentive and everyone was so friendly and polite . I ordered the cavatelli bolognese which was absolutely delicious! Made with homemade pasta and a yummy meat sauce . I enjoyed my lunch and will definitely be returning.

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    Magnolias

    Magnolias

    4.7(22 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    First visit to this fairly new restaurant. Was blown away by…read morethe food and the cocktails. We sat at the bar and were very well taken care of. They started us off with complementary pineapple, express cocktails. I'm not a Tequilla fan but this drink was outstanding. I ordered an old fashioned which was made perfectly. To start I got the lamb chops chop they were also tops, for main I went with the bourbon glazed wings. Outstanding ! My girlfriend went with the flank steak which was cooked perfectly. I think o going a new fave !! This restaurant has a nice city vibe to it. Drinks are made to perfection and the food was tops. I can't wait to return. A+++++++++

    One and done for us. 3 stars for the drinks and other staff…read more Bartender with hat backwards. Didn't even acknowledge us when we sat at the bar we sat there awkwardly while he attended to four other people laughing and carrying on and making drink selections. at the bar. We were just about to leave when he came over. No eye contact no greeting said here's the menu and walked away. My husband and I looked at each other. Then about five minutes later, another bartender came over a very nice woman asked us what we would like to drink. Drinks were very nicely made. Had them and went to another restaurant to eat. That bartender should also wash his shirt. I really don't like leaving bad reviews, however when you're not greeted in a timely manner, sitting at a bar that was not full and chatting with four other people and laughing and treating us with absolutely zero consideration when there are so many other wonderful restaurants in the Bayshore area it's sad to give a bad review.

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