It was a busy Saturday afternoon in Port Jeff, the Country Fair weekend. We waited over 30 minutes for a table of six, 2:30pm. The dining room was fairly empty. Our server Bri was friendly and attentive, drinks arrived quickly and order taken. The food took over 30 minutes to arrive. The burgers were fantastic! I ordered the Bistro burger with lettuce, tomato and onion on the side, but only got lettuce. It didn't need it though, it was cooked to order, medium rare. My husband got the Cuban burger, it was also cooked perfectly, both were flavorful, juicy and delicious. The chicken burger sliders looked amazing. You can choose what bun you want, I got the multi grain, my husband got sesame, both were good. The fries weren't very hot, but tasty. It's not a fancy restaurant and the bathroom was typical for a busy bar, not great. The drinks were good. Overall a good experience. read more

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To call yourself a gourmet burger bistro and make a mid @ best burger not cooked to temp is sad. Food was so underwhelming I forgot I ate here. I'm truly surprised that they are still in business. read more

Fortunately my wife had made reservations or else the wait would have been lengthy. We skipped appetizers and kept things simple by going directly to the main menu. This was our second visit to Gourmet Burger Bistro and we were looking forward to our meal. We were seriously impressed the first time and were looking forward to an equally enjoyable experience. My wife went with the Napa Valley Burger, which came loaded with bold flavors--creamy brie, sweet fig jam, and crispy onions all layered on a juicy patty. She's not one for gushing, but I got a solid "this is really good" out of her, which speaks volumes. I went the custom route with a turkey burger from the Build-a-Burger menu. Turkey patties can go either way--dry or forgettable--but this one was moist, well-seasoned, and didn't play second fiddle to the beef options. The brioche bun held up nicely. Continuing to keep things simple, we decided that the meal was enough and just ordered two coffees for dessert. The coffee arrived piping hot and smooth--not an afterthought like you get at some places. Finally, things are pricey but worth every bite! What really sealed the deal was our waitress. Friendly, attentive, and just the right amount of chatty. She made sure everything came out just right, checked in without hovering, and had great timing with the check. All in all, this spot blends gourmet creativity with comfort food vibes. If you're into burgers done right--with options to match your mood--this place is a must-visit. Be careful about parking, the spots directly across the way from the restaurant are metered. If these are not free, continue straight and the municipal lot will be in front of you. All spots here are metered as well. If you like a picture or a comment, please let me know. Every comment makes a difference. read more

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Service was outstanding! Came with a large group, was told they could accommodate all 25 people. We were split between high tops and lower tables. This was extremely awkward, but the delicious and reasonably priced food made up for it. Would not recommend it for a group that size with older people and small kids, but I'd go back with a smaller group. read more

Service was excellent. Food was mostly pretty good. I had calamari (pretty good) and boneless wings (buffalo and I would not order them again). I also had the portobello goat cheese burger and it was very good. I ordered medium and it was medium well so will order medium rare next time. Friends had regular burgers and liked them. Plus one spinach salad with chicken on top that was raved about. Ambiance is ok. At the end of the day you can get a very good meal with excellent service at a reasonable price in downtown PJ so that's not bad at all. We will return for sure. read more

I ordered takeout so I have to give it another shot with eat in. I will update the review then. It was decent burger nothing special. I got the burger with the goat cheese and portobello mushroom. I ordered it rare . It was medium. Next time I go I will not get the brioche bun (way too much bread and it tasted kind of stale. The lettuce is cut in a weird way (either gave the whole leaf or shred it finely) they were in the middle of whole leaf and shred lol really not appealing that way. So maybe this isn't fair bc it was takeout. So I will give it another shot, and avoid the brioche bun and eat in. Overall not a bad fancy burger, but not great read more

We sat outside and it was nice. The breeze the people was perfect setting . Emma was super nice and I felt bad sending things back inside and tried to reassure it was not her fault the food wasn't up to part. The wings had no seasoning at all. The flavor was the spicy sauce. The margarita was sour undrinkable. My chkn sandwich was cold. Wrapped it for home. My husband's burger the potatoes and fries was the perfect meal. Stick with burgers. read more

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Burger Bistro was an interesting experience, the service took awhile. A waitress came over relatively quick, however everything after took a long time. We waited about 45 minutes for the entrees to come out, all the food tasted great and was presented well. The waitress we had was pleasant and was doing her best, she was prompt and brought us everything we needed, the food also came out exactly as we ordered it. The ambiance of the restaurant was a similar to that of a pub and had a grungy look to it, they sat us at a large table with plenty of room. Finally we order dessert which took another 30 minutes to arrive and was by far the worst part of the experience. We ordered bread pudding, the brookie sundae and the molten lava cake. All three desserts came with whipped cream which ended up being sour, were not sure if the whipped cream was expired or just left out for too long but we informed the waitress and she just apologized and said she'd look into it. The bread pudding and brookie sundae were otherwise fine however the molten lava cake was a complete let down. As shown in the picture the lava cake was about the size of a Little Bites brownie and didn't have any hot fudge inside. We probably won't be returning but it's definitely worth a one time try if you're looking to have a good burger. I would stop there and avoid the dessert. read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro - Molten Lava Cake (minus the molten lava) - Burgers Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

The burgers here are amazing!! Mouth watering and so are all the different fry flavors!! They do special of different burgers and they all sound so good! The service there is always spot on and location is great for the down port area! The restaurant is clean and quiet we have brought our 3 year old there multiple times and never feel out of place! read more

I visited this restaurant when I went to Port Jefferson. The Buffalo Wings were good and the Bistro Burger was delicious. The burger was well prepared and each topping completed it even more. I enjoyed my burger with the potatoes. I wasn't impressed with the Cajun Fries and it was over seasoned. I enjoyed my drink that I ordered. I had the Irish Lemonade. It was very tasty and I was satisfied with my meal and the drink. The customer service was nice and the waitress was very attentive. The restaurant wasn't crowded and they placed nice music. I would come back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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A handful of us got there right before the kitchen was closing. Generally, I never want to enter a restaurant right before the kitchen is closing , as I feel it's insulting to the workers. The server was super friendly about it. She informed us that as long as we got our in before the kitchen would be perfectly fine. The burgers were fantastic as was the service. read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro - Burgers Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

The burger was not a smash burger , the bun was stale overall the burger was a 2 out of 10 . I would not be returning . bartender was friendly and attentive . read more

Had the BEST veggie burger here. I love that they have an extensive menu of their own burgers, or the option to build your own with different types of buns, sauces, cheeses, etc. you can upgrade your fried onions for a large variety of different sides including steamed veggies or roasted potatoes. I topped my veggie burger with mozzarella and pesto aioli and asked for a sesame bun. It was so good I went the following week and got the same meal but with the potato's which were incredible. 10/10! read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro - Veggie Build A Burger - Burgers Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

Horrible service, smash burger was 2 full size normal patty's not smashed at all. I ordered the Napa valley burger medium rare with Mac and cheese for us to share. Absolutely flavorless, like no flavor at all, we kept eating it bc we were so baffled there was no taste. As for the burger, literally a tiny well done ball of a burger was dropped at the table. Sent it back,,, like no! Not sure how the cook thought anyone would want that. Calamari was bland as bland could be, Cajun fries were coated, just seasoning dump on top without being tossed, no care. We ordered Cajun and seasoned fries, forgot the seasoned ones when I brought it to her attention she walked over grabbed fries that were sitting there n just dropped them. Plain and cold yum....... I was super excited to try this place it was such a let down. Spent over $120 and left and got pizza bc we barely ate. So many place to eat in port Jeff don't waste your time here! read more

We went on a Saturday night around 6 it was definitely busy but there was zero wait time for the table. Note there were definitely a number of small children there. Even the bar area was popping. Excellent burgers we tried the jalapeño jack and the bacon jack. Both superb ingredients in the meat and toppings on the side to arrange however you please. For apps we also got the side Cesar which accidentally came out as a full on dinner salad, lettuce fresh, croutons hard and thick Cesar dressing on the side. We also delved into the rock crusted shrimp no complaint. Also note the French fries serving size is definitely meant for 3-4 people. I can't remember if it said that on the menu. read more

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I liked this place. Didn't leave too much of an impression but it did the job. Their menu I have to say is very extensive and has options for every burger eater. One thing that stood out to me though but also probably apart of how they make profit, is that burgers don't come with fries option first. It comes with roasted potatoes. If you want fries you have to order them separately with additional charge. Interesting right?! Other than that. I fairly enjoyed my food. Service was great! I must say. They're pretty on top of their service every table at a time. They seemed to have a diverse population of diners and that's important for me as well. I was only in town as a part of tour looking for somewhere to eat. This was a one time experience. read more

Hostess was rude and could not be bothered. Told her we were already on the waitlist online and she said "that doesn't really work" and we would have to wait 30 minutes. We said ok, we'll wait and had some drinks by the bar. When they were ready for us they said the had outside seating for us. We took it because thankfully it was a beautiful day. Asked for water for all 5 of us, got 3 waters. When she finally showed back up we had to ask for the other 2 waters again, no apologies or anything and she had no personality at all. Ordered our food and all ordered medium cooked burgers, one came out extremely rare and had to be sent back. Overall awful customer service and bad experience. Shame because we were excited to try it. read more

My sister was in town and wanted to take her out. I've never been in this place so I decided to try it out. The ambiance is just right -- cozy. Here's what we ordered for starters: - buffalo wings - truffle parmesan fries - crusted rock shrimp w/ sriracha mayo Entree: - bacon jack burger: beef mixed with Monterey jack cheese topped with applewood smoked bacon w/ fried onion strings - pizza margarita burger: beef patty topped with fresh mozzarella, grilled San Marzano tomato, roasted garlic aoili w/ fried onion strings - southwestern burger: seasoned turkey patty topped with horseradish cheddar, mushrooms, onions & salsa w/ onion strings - gin fix: sapphire gin, St. Germain, club soda & lime wedge Everything was excellent. We had nothing to take home because we came hungry af. I am definitely coming back! read more

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Lured there again yesterday by the aroma of char-broiled burgers. We figured we would try GBB one more time. Surprisingly, it was better than expected. It was a Wednesday afternoon and not a weekend night like before. Service was good--not overly friendly waitress, but burgers came out in reasonable time and quite good, along with the fries we shared. So, overall--a nice meal. read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro is a gourmet burger and craft beer bar that opened in Port Jefferson, New York in June 2008. It was founded by chef Michael Napoli. The chef had the idea of opening a restaurant that operates like a steakhouse... a steakhouse that focuses on burgers that is. Each day the GBB has their beef freshly ground at Janowski's Hamburgers in Rockville Centre. Customers can enjoy a wide variety of gourmet burgers dressed with fancy toppings and sauces, or they can build their own burger. In addition to the signature burgers, the bistro also makes various sandwiches, fries, fried onion strings, salads, soups, wings, and bar bites. GBB also boasts an impressive list of craft beer on draught, wine, craft cocktails, and spiked milkshakes. My wife and I visited Gourmet Burger Bistro in October 2018. We were celebrating our first wedding anniversary on Long Island with a private limousine tour of the North Fork Wine Trail. We discovered GBB while exploring all of the quaint shops in Port Jefferson and decided to stop for lunch. I ordered the "Pizza Margherita Burger" (Beef patty topped with fresh mozzarella, grilled San Marzano tomato, roasted garlic aioli) with a side of fried onion strings. It was fantastic!! My wife ordered the "Build-A-Burger Salad" and chose Chicken as her meat patty choice. She really enjoyed it! I washed my food down with a beer flight that featured Lexington Brewing's "Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale", Revolution Brewing's "Needs More Flair" (Pale Ale), Newburgh Brewing's "MegaBoss IPA", and DuClaw Brewing's "Sweet Baby Jesus!" (Porter). The latter was my favorite. We both really enjoyed our lunch at GBB and would definitely stop in again on a future visit to Port Jefferson. read more

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Burger Bistro always has great food and service. My partner enjoys the burgers but even as a vegetarian, they have many options. One of our favorite places to eat in Port Jefferson. read more

I don't know what happened to this restaurant, but it isn't good. Had the smash chicken burger taco my 1st visit and it was delicious. Had it again 2nd visit and not as good. 3rd visit decided to try a burger from their extensive burger menu. I ordered the goat cheese & portabello mushroom burger and it was blah. The fried string onions were great the 1st time and not edible the 3rd time because they were over cooked and dry. The hostess was covering as a waitress and there was a long wait for service even though the place wasn't crowded. I fear this restaurant won't be around much longer, and I won't be back. read more

It was pretty busy when we arrived, but we only had to wait 5 minutes so the turnaround seems fast. The restaurant is clean and it had a little rustic feel. We ordered chicken sliders for the kids, A spinach and feta chicken burger, a build your own plant burger and a Cuban burger. The burgers and chicken sandwiches were amazing, delicious! The fries were a little over done and don't come with the burger, so you have to order a side for the table. The service could have been better. We were rarely checked on, and weren't offered any refills on drinks due to the lack of attention. Otherwise the food is fantastic read more

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The burgers here are great, the atmosphere is nice, the service not so much. I really enjoyed the Triple Smoked Burger and got a nice craft beer to go with it. The bartender, however, was standing in the corner on her phone for most of the meal and never offered another drink or checked in on us after the food came out. The seating area was well decorated and looked nice. read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro - Bar area - Burgers Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

don't order from this place!!! we spent $80 several items were missing and when i called the young lady put me on hold and when she came back basically said there was nothing they were going to do to fix it. the receipt stipulated every single thing i ordered including utensils and nobody checked it obviously. i got 2 tacos a burger with no fries that was $20 and a dessert with no ice cream and 2 napkins. never again! read more

GBB delivers a higher end casual dining experience. Delicious apps, Great Drinks, and Unique burgers. The portions are decent and the staff are very nice. Last visit, I tried the fried pickles as I thought they'd pair well with my Whistle Pig 10Yr. Definitely worth trying. I also ordered a stuffed blue cheese burger. Although being my favorite kind of burger it was not my favorite GBB burger. That crown goes to the Triple smoked burger. Great range of flavor and something I can always fall back on. As much as I enjoy the food I am not a fan of their prices. When paying $15-17 for a burger (before adding toppings) it should most definitely come with fries. That being said, the food is really good! I think this place is excellent for double dates or a night out with friends. Check it out if you're ever in port. Recommendations - Lobster Mac, Triple smoked Burger, Avocado fries read more

Had a family get-together here yesterday. What a fantastic eatery!! Nice atmosphere, great service, amazing menu & delicious food. There were 7 of us & our server was very attentive & professional. I personally ordered from the "Specials" menu a unique way of creating a fabulous burger - Bacon Burger Wellington! A great "go-to" place to enjoy great burger choices. read more

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If you're looking for the best burger this is the place to go! They have more burgers than I thought was possible. Something for everyone! Great service and relaxed atmosphere. read more

Jonsing a burger in Port Jeff?? This is the spot!! The Bavarian pretzel appetizer was AMAZING!!! Literally hot out of the oven!! They looked so good we couldn't wait for them to cool off!!! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful! The mustard was also sweet and creamy. Perfect beginning to lunch. We split the burger.... OMG... the juices running out of this burger... my mouth is watering just thinking about it!! One bite is all you need to know this is a legit burger!! The smokiness of the grill!! Really hit the spot!!! The staff was friendly and the restaurant is clean and bright. Definitely recommend GBB for your next burger!! read more

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We met up here with a couple friends and the vibe and service was amazing ! This was in October time frame so they had an pumpkin beer which is my favorite time of the YEAR ;) lol the lobster Mac and cheese was delicious'!!! And the steak quesadilla was good as well a little burnt but it wasn't terrible - the burger our friend had I didn't try it but he said it was good! I would definitely recommend this place ! If you love burgers come down to this restaurant!! read more

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We had late lunch on a summer Friday and were quickly seated. The server was genuinely friendly and accommodating. They had an extensive menu but we settled on milkshake, salt and vinegar fries, a Bistro Burger, cheeseburger mac and cheese. Overall I had to bring home the remaining fries because they were that good and the portion was large. The Bistro burger with a side of onion rings I rate 8 out of 10. The milkshake was delicious. The mac and cheese was probably a 6. I would definitely be back to try other items on the menu! read more

Went to join the waitlist and said 0 min wait and didn't let me join, we show up and there's a 40 min wait, please make it make sense what is the point of having a waitlist? read more

MAGGOTS... funny story I already wrote a review and looks like they deleted it because they're guilty. I found a live full grown maggot on my plate. Do not go here for your health and safety! If this gets deleted again I will report to NYS! I will keep writing the same review if it keeps getting deleted. read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro - My previous review - Burgers Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

The menu has a nice extensive list of different types of burgers. I ordered the Sweet Onion Burger. I exchanged the gruyere cheese for pepperjack cheese. It had onions in it. You also have a choice of buns. I chose the brioche bun. They made it rare, just to my liking! The burger was smaller than some other burger places I've gone to. Instead of fries I had steamed veggies. I tried my husband's fingerling potatoes which were better LOL! We also split a side of lobster mac and cheese which was bursting with flavor. It was creamy and there were chunks of fresh lobster in it. Probably one of the best I've had. Our waitress was the only issue I had with the place. She was kind of short with us and didn't seem patient. She got nicer towards the end of the meal. I'm not going to say her name since it is Christmas time and everyone has a bad day. read more

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Now I had to go and do it. I had to wait so long to review an awesome place that I forgot some important details. I can't remember our wonderful waitress's name or what was on tap (wait, I took a picture of that one). Well, either way, what's most important is that I eek this thing out because Gourmet Burger Bistro needs some lingual love. Way back (okay, maybe just a month or two ago) I ventured here with my girlfriend and a couple of our chums as one of them stated that GBB was like the "steakhouse" of burger places. He's not too far off from that statement. I mean, I think what he meant was the variety and quality were rather amazing. I'll say I haven't been to a burger spot with as many options as GBB had in quite some time. As for the taste? Not the best ever, but definitely something mouth watering-ly memorable. Diving in more specifically to the experience, we dined at a corner table in GBB which does what it can with its rather small interior. It's still relatively cozy with a bar that holds a solid selection of suds. With that in mind, I totally had to dial up a flight (which they offer) to compliment my meaty morsels. Well, before the main meats arrived, our table dined on chicken avocado spring rolls (incredibly delicious), garlic fries (that left us stinky yet satisfied), and loaded mac and cheese (which was packed with gooey goodness). On to the beef! I went with the triple smoked burger which consisted of a patty mixed with chipotle in adobo sauce and topped with grilled red onion, avocado, bacon, cilantro, and a smoked chipotle sauce. Yowza! This burger had some nice heat to it and came together with plenty of flavor. A side of onion strings complimented each plate and helped to round out the dinner. From all that, I sit on the fence of a 4.5 star review. Everything went accordingly, the service was wonderful, pricing was decently fair, and yet I can't say I felt 5 stars...okay, yes I can. Overall, in thinking back over the experience, I'd say Gourmet Burger Bistro stands out among other spots trying to do similar things. They have a great menu that's backed up with quality food items (most importantly, burgers!). For us, things were nearly perfect, and so a return trip (whenever I end up in Port Jeff) is most definitely in order. Now hopefully I don't wait too long like I did to write this review! read more

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Service was great , ambiance the restaurant was packed it was around evening time. The food was good I ordered a chicken sandwich but the sweet potato Fries were so under-fried it was so disappointing for me. I love fries the sauces chitpole aioli and garlic aioli was good read more

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Really liked this place, except for the fact that they charge extra $2.50 to substitute mixed veggies for the mound of fried onion strings that come on the side. Other than that, the service was good, my food came pretty quickly & was cooked exactly the way I like. There's a choice of burger meats, incl beef, bison, chicken, turkey, veggie burger and even a vegan option. You also get a choice of bun, out of 3 options. The price was fair and they have outdoor seating. I'll be back. PS: I'm a picky eater & don't crave burgers often, so... that I loved my burger here is a big deal. read more

Gourmet Burger Bistro - Burgers Near Me - Port Jefferson, New York

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Consistently delicious burgers and reliable service. Good selection of beers and burgers. I like to get the buffalo chicken wrap with onion straws and sweet potato fries with maple honey dip Good place to hang out with friends or bring the kids! It can get loud inside- but perfect for parents of toddlers! Enjoy! read more

This place did not disappoint! The location is great, nestled in a charming part of town. The restaurant itself is small but cozy, with a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. I started off with the pigs in a blanket and they were delicious - a fun and unique twist on a classic appetizer. I also tried the red chili pepper wings and they were some of the best wings I've ever had in some time! They had just the right amount of spice and were cooked to perfection. For my main dish, I ordered a burger with a side of sweet potato fries. The burger was juicy and flavorful, and the fries were perfectly crispy. I had a Tito's mojito which was refreshing and the perfect complement to the meal. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the food and the location. I had a great experience and will be back. read more

Went in on a Saturday night. It was fairly busy when we arrived around 7:45, we were the last ones in the dining area about 9:30 though and they were sweeping up around us. Booth seating in the back needs reupholstering. Metal chairs look more like outdoor furniture. Our waitress wasn't ultra knowledgeable or thorough but she was nice. Fried pickles were spear style and the batter wasn't fully baked on. Asked for well done and it came out with pink so it went back. Onion strings that came with the burger weren't very appetizing, thankfully we ordered fries separate. No specialty coffees. The reviews we looked at before heading over were much better than what we found when there...they didn't give me any reason to want to return. read more