Not for the elderly, multi-level steps and floors. Steps to bathrooms, steps to main tables, steep…read moreramp approach on one side, many steps levels for another enterance. Food is good, but never had a pickle on plate not chilled and crisp. Water is tepid, have to ask for extra glass of ice for the table. French string beans were ok but cooked whole carrots had very little taste. Waiters were fine but need more experience. Expensive for what's served and the chef needs lots more experience.

Fantastic brunch and nice bloody Mary took my husband for his birthday would go againread more

Been going forever and only recently stopped for the most part.Food not as good and the constant…read morechanging of self service to waiter service and back seems unnecessary. Still would go but even the seafood bisque has changed and was very lemony,a shame.

Fun place by the water. Typical American seafood but very good. The service was exceptional and…read moreeveryone there was very friendly. It's pretty much your typical seating by the water but it's much roomier than it looks from the outside. I'd come here again on my next trip to Port Jefferson!

Fresh buttery perfection served up here! ;) PJ Lobster House…read morewas the perfect meal option while in town. Popped into this lovey, wood polished establishment for lunch and ordered up crispy juicy coconut shrimp app along with a bowl of lobster bisque soup to start. The soup was creamy and delicious with big lobster chunks, not having to hunt for it or just tasting seafood broth here ;) Both came out quick and were on point. Personally followed that up with a hot a buttery lobster roll. It was fresh and juicy even before adding a bit more butter. They serve it up on a proper roll that was slightly toasted but soft with each bite. My Mr had two of the juiciest lobster tails with cole slaw and a garden salad. Sadly couldn't stay to try out a dessert since we had the baby wanting their liquid lunch too, but know the wait staff was super sweet and quick getting all that was needed and asked for super timely. *Noted: Street and municipal parking lot available. Good stable Koala changing table in the ladies room.

When you know the restaurant is attached to its very own fish market, you know the food's going to…read morebe fresh, and not only fresh, but it was delicious too! Great blue points to start, a lobster clambake, and a blackened seabass...all were sooo good!

Nice shop with fresh seafood off main st…read more Quick service and good product choices for seafood lovers.

Everything looks so fresh! Wonderful selection. Everything h I bought there has been outstanding!!read more

Such a well-run business! Food was excellent and so was the service. Over 100 degrees outside but…read morecool enough to be comfortable inside. Limited beer selection would be the only thing I would change but you can find something that works. Wine selection is decent. We had the Mussels in a wine sauce which were very good, the oysters Rockefeller which were the best I've ever had, including when I make them, the fish and chips which were outstanding and the brussels sprouts which were also very good. Reservation was easy to make on Resy. We arrived a bit early and they took us in no problem. We've tried a number of places in PJ and we've really enjoyed most of them but I think we're going to be regulars at Castaways. It was really tremendous!

We went down port on a whim on a beautiful summer night. Part of the fun was taking a walk and…read morefinding a a great spot for dinner. The restaurant was packed, but people were also finishing up their meals so we gave it a shot. We were able to sit outside and the outside dining area was set up really nice and comfortable with bistro lighting and even some potted palm trees. Felt more like San Diego than Port Jefferson. Inside was also tastefully done up in the nautical theme which is good to know if it's a rainy day or in the colder weather. I've read some reviews about the service and we had the exact opposite with super attentive service. Our server, Brianna came over right away and took our order in no time. I mentioned doing a dish gluten free and she asked if I had celiac. She went above and beyond making sure that my meal would be safe to eat and offered substitutions so there would be no cross contamination. I've had the condition for 18 years so I know pretty well what I can tolerate and that most places let you down and I just deal with it. That wasn't the case at all here and Brianna made sure of it. We started off with the spinach artichoke dip and this was one of the best versions I ever had. Like in the top 3 really and one the other two was home made. It was that good. I had plenty of carrots and celery to nosh on with the dip and they kept the bread on a separate plate altogether. Like I said, they really understood my condition I also had bariatric surgery back in the winter and I'm slowly venturing out in the world of solid food. So I picked the surf and turf steak and lobster sandwich. I figured I know I can handle steak if done right and I wouldn't be too bummed if I couldn't tolerate the lobster. Brianna had it served to me on a really good gluten free bun. This sandwich really worked out so much better than I thought it would. The steak was exactly to order and the lobster was super tender. I was only able to have maybe a fifth to a quarter of it. That's equally because that's all I can physically have these days and because the sandwich was beyond huge. The rest of the family's choices were home runs too and included a killer wedge salad, a perfectly cooked burger and salmon. Those were devoured so no complaints with those as well. It should be noted by the reactions by everyone at the adjacent tables were having a very similar experience and it was just a really enjoyable time. Our family is getting older (aren't we all), so diners and moments like this are so special. Castaways definitely held up its end of the bargain. I'm so glad we stopped in, and I can't wait to stop back the next time we're down port.

Okay..... the hidden Gem moved to Main Street (Port Jeff Village). The hidden Gem is still serving…read moregood food: but, OMG this place will suffer based on the wait staff. By far and away the worst I've experienced. I took away a star for this reason. The new spot aesthetically is just okay. As always with local restauranteurs little to no attention paid to the noise level. My ears were bleeding throughout dinner. The restaurant needs decor which creates a warmer inviting presence. Our food was delicious but the wait time for the meals and drinks was insufferable. BTW, the wait time for the check was equally as painful. To the owners, get your (you know what) together and figure this out. You will not succeed unless immediate improvements are made.

My wife and I made reservations at 4:00 PM on a Thursday evening. When we entered the…read moreestablishment, the seating area was empty, by the time we left, at around 5:00 PM, the place was getting crowded. We ordered fried calamari as appetizers and a zuppa di pesce - while zuppa is translated as soup in English, the dish is closer to what may be considered a fish stew. In addition to the fried calamari we also ordered a large salad that we split. Cova is a unique restaurant that serves dinner in a family-style format. This means that the entrees are designed to be shared between two or four people. While the food is excellent, for a hungry person, the amount per serving is not worth the price. Unfortunately, the cappuccino maker was not in service, so I ordered a regular cup of decaffeinated coffee. Regrettably, the coffee was not to my liking. The Takeaways: 1. The food is very tasty. 2. The coffee is not good. 3. The price to portion ration is poor. 4. Parking is ample. 5. Make reservations.

We were really looking for brunch but the option at 11:30 when we needed to go due to a tight time…read moretable with an airport run was just lunch regardless of it being a Sunday. Ate outside to enjoy the harbor views. The food was delicious and our waiter very attentive. Will def return.

It was good. Came here yesterday for Mother's Day and requested outdoor seating. It was windy but…read morethe sun broke through the clouds which was nice. My cosmopolitan was delicious as was our fried calamari. My penne a la vodka lacked some taste. I normally like it when it's a little sweeter. My husband got the warm lobster and do not like it at all which stinks. You'd think a restaurant on the water would have good seafood. Not sure why they never brought us out bread. I saw it at another and had to ask our waiter for one. The chocolate cake was fine. I feel like this restaurant changes around a lot. Glad I got to eat here.

We had an excellent dining experience. For starters we had the braised calamari which was paired…read morewith Mexican chorizo and a tomato broth. The calamari was excellent, so full of flavor. This was the start of the evening. I would definitely order it again. For or entrees I had the short rib which was very tender and delicious. My girlfriend had the duck breast which she really enjoyed. We choose to skip dessert because we were so full but the waiter brought us a scoop of ice cream which was perfect since we were celebrating or Anniversary. Thank you Fifth Season! Well Done!!

I came to the Fifth Season with my family for Father's Day and it was a perfect choice! The…read moreoriginal restaurant we planned to eat at didn't work out so luckily for us we found this gem! What an amazing place, they made our night perfect! The service was impeccable, the bus boy so attentive my husband gave him a $5 tip at the end of dinner. To start, you are served some toasted buttery like pieces of bread with hummus. I do not like hummus but my husband said it was the best he's ever had! They did bring me plain bread with homemade butter which was delicious! I chose the chicken spring rolls that came with a mango type sipping sauce as my appetizer. Outstanding, I can't say enough about how delicious the spring rolls are. Filled to the brim with a filling loaded with chicken! I was so tempted to order another serving but I wanted to save room for dinner. I absolutely will next time! Unlike many restaurants, at Fifth Season,, you can choose other side dishes if you're not happy with what your dish is served with as noted on the menu! I wanted the chicken but chose the coconut rice and organic carrots as my sides instead and I have to say, its a MUST for you to try as well. The flavor of each is so perfect, the rice is like a risotto consistency but hard to explain. Just trust me on this, over the top delicious! The chicken was very tasty and flavorful, just needed a little more sauce (that's my liking though! I love lots of extra sauce on my food), but I highly recommend trying this dish! We did not order dessert, my family wanted to get some ice cream in town but I will try dessert next time. The Fifth Season is now in the top five favorite restaurants for me! Unfortunately, I'll have to wait for a weekend to dine there again as I wouldn't make it home in time for during the week but I plan on returning very soon! This is a restaurant to absolutely add to your bucket list! I seriously can't rave enough about it!

Ambiance is nice. Food was good for the most part. We started by ordering 6 individual pieces of…read moreshrimp cocktail and a Caesar salad to share. Honestly the shrimp was a waste - don't recommend. The Caesar salad was flavorful. The lobster Mac and cheese is great - highly recommend! The 22 oz. bone in ribeye was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The creamed spinach side was extremely tasty - highly recommend that side!

Came here on a summer Saturday night for dinner with a party of 4, no reservations, but…read moresurprisingly had no issue of getting a table right as we came in. We had a table near the bar and the ambiance is very pretty, but can be a little dark. Noise level was perfect, could easily talk to everyone without feeling like I was hard of hearing. Service was kind and helpful, but it certainly felt slow. I would have ordered more drinks if they just had come around and checked in on us a touch more frequently! Although it did seem like they might have been down some staff that night, so I don't fully ding them for that. The most convenient parking is the paid lot right in front, but there is some street parking further away if you're willing to walk a little. The real reason you're here though is the food and drinks! Starting with cocktails, I tried their mezcal version of an espresso martini, 43 Espressions, it's a little bolder than your typical espresso martini, but that's what I also like about it more. Also tried the Lavender Fields, which is a delightfully fresh summer/spring cocktail that is very easily sippable. For a quick appetizer I tried the French onion soup, as classic as it ever has been. When you have found perfection, there is no need to try and reinvent it, and luckily they don't! On to the mains. I had Dave's Roasted Chicken. Perfectly cooked and the sides of paella rice and asparagus make an excellent pairing, serving size is the right amount to fill you up. Also tried their tagliatelle with red pepper romesco and skirt steak, which was fresh and not an overwhelming pasta portion like I'm typically used to from any Italian place. Even in spite of the less than stellar service time, I'd love to comeback here and try out more of the menu, especially some of their steak options and get a chance to try out the dessert menu too!

Really cheap food that always taste very good! From hot dogs to lobster Scratch off drink specials…read moreare awesome! The service is always great, and the staff are always super friendly. It's a dive bar, so don't expect much but it's not as much of a biker bar as it looks from the outside! There's always a good vibe there!

Finally got a chance to check out Tara's. The $2 burger is really a good deal. My wife got the…read morefish and chips and they were good too. Classic dive bar atmosphere. A little confusion about where to pay, I think you're supposed to pay at the bar, even if you are sitting at a table with a waitress.