5- star review for Linette…read more We had the pleasure of being served by Linette during our recent visit, and I can honestly say she made the entire experience exceptional from start to finish. From the moment we were seated, Linette was warm, attentive and incredibly professional. She greeted us with a genuine smile and carried herself with the perfect balance of friendliness and efficiency. Linette anticipated our needs without being intrusive, checked in at just the right times, and made thoughtful recommendations that turned out to be spot on! Her knowledge of the menu and her confidence in suggesting options really stood out! It's clear she takes pride in her work, and it made a big difference in the quality of our visit. What truly impressed me was her ability to make us feel welcomed and cared for- like we were more than just customers. In a world where great service can be rare, Linette is a true gem! We'll absolutely be back and we will be asking for Linette! Also- the food was delicious!!

Island Breeze was my go to place for lunch in Cherry Grove. I had the shaved roast beef with au…read morejus dipping sauce. Very tasty. This is a good place to go for burgers and fries. There is some lovely seating outside facing the bay. In the evening Island Breeze becomes a night club of sorts featuring drag queens which put on a fabulous show. Fun place to go both for lunch and the show. Very friendly server staff.

Sand Castle is an amazzzing place. The restaurant and the ocean atmosphere appears as though you…read morestepped into this magical wonderland. The food is delicious, with a wonderful menu prepared by Chef Noelle. The service is great, and the staff make the guests feel comfortable. The bonus... The beach! Sand Castle is an ocean-front restaurant. Be prepared to spend the day! Totally awesome all around!

A restaurant you can reach only by boat, located on Fire Island! Sand Castle on the Ocean offered…read morestellar views of the Atlantic, friendly service, and delicious food in an upbeat atmosphere. I ordered the Tofu Vermicelli Bowl and he ordered the Chorizo and Potato Tacos. My husband has had over a 1000 tacos in his life and he's never had such a combination before. He loved it. I was pleasantly surprised with my Tofu Vermicelli Bowl. Restaurants have a habit of screwing up vegetarian dishes, but this one was outstanding. The service was also very friendly and efficient. The price point was high for what we received. It would have been nice if the Tacos came with a side a the mid $20s range for the 2 tacos.

One of the last old school pizza joints on Long Island and it happens to be in Cherry Grove!…read moreService is commensurate with a gay beach town. IYKYK. Food quality is always consistent and always look forward to pizza on the weekends!

I've eaten at and from a lot of pizzerias and this is by far and away one of my favorite. The pizza…read moreis amazing, the staff could not be friendlier, and there is so much to enjoy there. Pair that with the location and you simply have a winning combination.

Things I liked: * It had food when I was hungry at lunch…read more Things I didn't * Pricey * The food is salty * Pricy

"Bring your own canteen"…read more It may be recommended that you by your food someplace else or get something besides the fish tacos. You get three decently sized taco but that is where the good part ends. I found the tacos to be VERY bland (I had to add a lot of salt and pepper) and the fish had a weird oder and aftertaste. It may have been that particular night because a couple other people were saying the same thing about the tacos. Maybe the cook was having an off night. Perhaps, I will try the burgers if I go back to this place. However, I will say that the customer service was decent, which is why I gave this place two stars instead of one.

Okay so the prices. It's THE PINES y'all. It's an island with no cars; everything and everybody has…read moreto come in by boat, and there are almost no restaurants. So let's just stipulate that the prices are eye-watering and you just need to take that as a given. That aside, the Pantry has all.the.things. Pretty much anything you need to enjoy this Fire Island paradise, from baguettes to fresh veggies to candles to dog treats. The butcher is excellent, so's the fish, and they make great sandwiches and prepared food. We get kinda fancy here in the Pines (I mean, we have tea EVERY DAY haha), so you can find things like artisan pasta sauce, cheeses, and fresh herbs. Generally all of this is delivered by a bunch of friendly folks with ready smiles, so, win-win.

I hired Chef Jim Klein to cook for a dinner party for my partner's birthday. It was so easy. Jim…read moretook care of everything, including the cake. Food was great. He's a true professional. Having him help really made the evening special and relaxing. 10/10 would recommend.

When you go to The Blue Whale, you're literally stepping into a piece of gay history. For…read moregenerations, it's been the Cheers of Fire Island. There are so many stories tied to this place, including its role in the beginnings of the Fire Island Invasion. It's one of those spots that actually means something to the community. I come to Fire Island every year with my friends, and while I've never tried the food, that's honestly not why people come here. Everyone shows up for low tea, which is basically happy hour starting at 4 PM. It starts picking up around 6, and that's when it hits. You'll see every gay from NYC who's on the island for the week, the weekend, or even just the day. The best part about tea here is that it's your first real look at who's around. It's super social and makes it easy to connect with people. If you're going with a group, lean into it and do a themed tea with coordinated outfits. Nothing is too corny or off-limits. That's part of the Fire Island tradition. They also host drag shows during the week with Bubbles, which are always a good time. And you really never know who you'll run into. Over the years I've seen Milk, Billy Porter, Andy Cohen, and a bunch of Broadway people just casually there. Of course, you have to get the punch. It's a mix of multiple liquors and juices, and somehow no one ever finishes more than one. If you do, just know you're signing up for a brutal hangover. Only downside is how packed it gets during tea. It can take a minute to get a drink, so just go in expecting a little bit of a wait.

Really nice atmosphere. The brunch menu is a little small, but the options are pretty good. My…read morefriends and I got a carafe of mimosas, they were $42 so not bad. There's basically a full bottle of prosecco and triple sec in it, so extremely strong for a good price. My brunch burger was pretty good, the burger was a little over cooked but overall good. The garlic fries are fabulously seasoned and very crispy so I loved them.

I don't usually write reviews, but I felt like I needed to share this experience. I went in for…read morelunch today (4/25/26) and overall had a really great time. The bartenders Marina and Joey were attentive, quick, and clearly very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks, which made everything smooth and enjoyable. However, one moment really stood out for the wrong reasons. A manager approached the bartenders and began yelling at them in front of guests. Even though it was off to the side, it was still very noticeable and uncomfortable to witness. Situations like that should be handled privately, either in the back or after a shift, but not in front of customers. It came across as unprofessional and honestly, disrespectful. As a guest, it affects the atmosphere and gives insight into how staff are treated, which matters. Aside from that incident, everything else about the experience was great. I just hope management takes a more respectful approach moving forward. Thanks Marina and Joey!

wonderful service and tasy food. relaxed experience. i will return again with friends and family.read more

the food was absolutely amazing! the berry waffles just melted in my mouth. our waiter, ava, was…read moresuch a sweetheart!

Fantastic food, one of the best burgers I've had on LI!…read more Cute, friendly place with great vibes and greater service. The staff treats you like family and everyone leaves happy- and well fed! Top-tier local brunch spot that cannot be missed if you're in the area!

The food was absolutely delicious, everything tasted fresh and well-made…read more The place itself is super clean and decorated really cute, which makes it such a nice spot to sit and enjoy your meal. The portions are also huge, so you definitely get your money's worth. Come hungry! Overall, a great breakfast spot that I'll definitely be going back to.

Everything was great but the coffee. Perhaps I hit them on a bad day but it was undrinkable. Very…read morebitter and no amount of milk and sugar could help the coffee. I went when this location just opened but forgot to review. Sadly, this is all that I remember of my experience. I will go back again because every establishment can have an off day and in fairness, I did not say anything to the waiter. Plus, I've been to the other location in Patchogue. Great addition to Bay Shore and other than the coffee, my friends loved their food, and presumably, I enjoyed mine. Just the terrible coffee made me grumpy.

Top of the Bay can be described as the fine dining place to go to in Cherry Grove. The restaurant…read morehas some very nice bay views. I found the food to be on the upscale side especially for a beach location. I enjoyed the short rib and my fellow diner had the fish. Both were good and both featured NYC prices. The staff were very friendly and squeezed us in without a reservation. If you want a bay view seat I recommend you reserve it.

Excellent Service everyone we came here. Drinks , snack or a full course, bravo…read more Host, Bus, wait, and Bar staff are amazing. Great location and view of the bay. Definitely get reservations for dine in. You might get lucky if you come early at 5 ish.