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My wife and I wanted a change of pace from our regular Monday night dinner and trivia…read more Someone recommended the Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails . We were told they had a great bingo night and fantastic food and drinks. That proved to be an excellent recommendation. The Wayward is located in the heart of the quaint village of Sayville. It is a spacious establishment with a large bar, plenty of tables as well as booth seating . We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted by the bartender Brian. He was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the food and drink choices. He took the time to note our preferences within the dishes offered. It was apparent to us that Brian and the 2nd bartender Meg were extremely hard working, friendly and efficient. We started with a few drinks. Nothing fancy. I had a rum & coke and my wife went with Prosecco. Both were good. For dinner I went with gnocchi with chicken sausage in a pink cream sauce Absolutely fantastic! The kicker was the large dollop of fresh mozzarella on top. My wife chose the Chicken Milanese with roasted potatoes . She noted that the chicken was pan seared, breaded , moist and delicious. She opted to get it without the tomatoes and onions that accompany it. The potatoes were amazing. (I snagged a few so I can confirm this!) Deliciously seasoned, crispy on the outside moist and creamy on the inside. The bingo was also great! Chris was a great host. The prizes were great , although we didn't win anything. All in all a great night! A pleasant change of pace . We fully recommend The Wayward whether it for bingo night or dinner and drinks . Fantastic atmosphere, great food, great service.

Came here with a large party for NYE for a late dinner. The interior is very misleading from the…read morestreet, the interior is pretty big with a lot of tables and bar seating available. Not a lot of parking out front, but there is a rear entrance you can use that has a much bigger parking lot for your ease. Service was decent, we got forgotten about once right off the bat, but once we got things straightened out staff were helpful, kind, and attentive. Starting off with drinks, I had tried their gingerbread old fashioned and their boozy coquito. The old fashioned was nothing special, but I did enjoy the little gingerbread man it came with. The coquito on the other hand was very tasty, albeit a little bit boozier than I expected, but I don't often mind a heavy pour. Next up for food, starting with apps, I tried the pretzel which comes with a cheese sauce and mustard on the side. Just as good as you'll find it at any bar serving it up these days. For entrees, I had their signature burger and tried a bite of my girlfriend's steak sandwich, and she definitely came out the winner. Burger was good, but nothing that made it standout much from other good smash burgers. The steak sandwich though was cooked well and didn't all just pull out on the first bite, which to me is the key indicator of a good steak sandwich! Was overall a nice dinner and I'd certainly like to comeback and try more of the menu and I've often been tempted to stop by for their bingo nights, they always seem to have awesome prizes.

Private room, extra room for dining.

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I love finding new favorites so close to home! After a few tastings at LI Salted Spirits…read moredistillery, we took a quick walk into town for dinner at Cafe Joelle and wow, the atmosphere alone caught me off guard. Such a gorgeous, hidden gem vibe with plenty of seating whether you want the bar or a table. The food was genuinely unforgettable, we were still talking about it days later. If you love bold flavor with a little heat, this is your spot. We got the Bruschetta (grilled herb crostini, mozzarella, plum tomato compote), P.E.I. Mussels (chorizo, cherry pepper, riesling white wine), Wasabi Calamari (sesame crusted, spicy soy ginger sauce, wasabi aioli), Shrimp Mezze Rigate (pesto, sun-dried tomato, asparagus, breadcrumb, ricotta salata), and Cherry Pepper Pork (pounded, breaded, pan-fried, lemon cherry pepper sauce, melted parmesan, green beans, roasted potato), every dish was packed with flavor. Don't sleep on dessert either: a chocolate shell you crack open to reveal mousse inside, we were fighting to get the last bites! Bonus: they carry LI Salted Spirits cans and cocktails right at the bar, so you can keep the tasting going. Plenty of parking, super friendly staff, and a great spot for everyone. Highly recommend, ten out of ten!

Amazing dinner celebrating my sister's 70th birthday. Everyone was so friendly and chipped in with…read moreservice. Cocktails and draft list pretty solid. Their specials sounded amazing and their food is fantastic. Myself, I enjoyed a cherry pepper pork chop cutlet. It was huge, and I loved every bite of it. They even came out to sing when we ordered dessert and the entire restaurant chimed in which was pretty special. I would gladly return on my next visit to the area. Highly recommend.

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Nightlife Lounge

3.7(12 reviews)

4.5 mi

Fun , neighborhood bar . Karaoke 3 nights a week. Fun and friendly. All ages. Great for drink on…read morethe way home or chill for the evening.

Always a great time that Friday and Saturdays are karaoke nights and there's a pizza place two…read moredoors down. You can always order food from the drinks or a fair price. They're always fall. It's a safe place you always feel protected there. There's a lot of talented singers on karaoke night and it's just always a lot of fun. The owner always decorates for themes and throws parties occasionally for five dollars a head with tons of food. It really is a great local bar.

Interior wall of the building

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Exterior of the building with a painted American Flag

Butera's

3.4(211 reviews)

2.3 mi

•$$$

Great food and the best baked clams you will find . The service was great and friendly, its a…read moresimple casual place will be returning for sure.

Back today with my family for an early Father's Day meal. I must say I was really really impressed…read more The chicken parm, calamari, eggplant past and our salads were delicious. If an Italian restaurant can't make a delicious sauce the what? But Butera's staff manager made us fell at home in grandmas kitchen. We had a 2 year old and he was also given attention and he loved his dinner also. Thanks from r a great meal

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The Mansion at West Sayville

4.2(19 reviews)

2.4 mi

Private events

Available by appointment

Beautiful grounds located inside of a golf course near the water. The "Mansion" could use some…read morecosmetic updating particularly in the ballroom and also the bathrooms which are kinda gross. The main ballroom does not accommodate dancing so you have to walk to an adjoining room to dance which breaks the party apart. The food was just ok at best....major disappointment

My wedding here was truly outstanding, and a perfect day. The staff here in West Sayville were…read moreabsolute masters of their craft. At any moment my wife & I needed anything there always seemed to be 3 people around ready to assist us. I couldn't imagine it going any better honestly. Bob was easy to work with in booking our day. Ann Marie was the maitre d' my wife dreamed of. Camille was the bridal attendant that seemed like she was everywhere, literally felt like there were 4 of her there! The food was outstanding! Cocktail hour that kicked butt! Dinner that was some of the best tasting steak I've ever had! Cooked to perfection and so big we had leftovers for the nest 2 days! Long story short, this is an amazing place. Made our dreams come true! Thank you!

Our greenhouse - the ultimate photo backdrop.

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Dinning Room perfection.

Virgin Voyages Bimini Beach Club

5.0(3 reviews)

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Best beach. No one trying to sell you excursions. Private beach used by Virgin Voyages…read more Rockstar area is even less crowded. Nice dining area and their bars have payment using wristband from the ship. A quick ride on a golf cart from the cruise port.

Great spot when in Bimini! Private beach and pool! Yummy food included in your voyage and you can…read moreuse your bar tab as well! Trolley pick up and drop to it and back to the ship! Great time!!

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NY Dart Zone

4.4(13 reviews)

2.7 mi

Came to a party here with my son for his cousin's 9th birthday. The staff here were nice and the…read moreparty room was decorated nicely. They have nerf guns for sale out front which was nice because my sister in law was able to purchase a nerf gun for the bday boy on site. The kids all played with the beef guns in the room for a while and then took a water break, went back to the nerf guns and came back out to eat pizza and cake. Then they had about another 45 mins to play glow in the dark dodge ball. There's 1 restroom here but it's a decent size with a changing table. Def recommend this for parties, and hope to come back again

We just had my son's 9th birthday party here this afternoon and it was nothing short of fantastic!…read moreSeems this place is a bit of a hidden gem. Party was private, had the whole place to ourselves. Only thing we had to bring from home was the cake/candles. We chose to bring some decorations as well. The referees interacted with the kids the whole time and genuinely seemed to enjoy their job! The party hostess was attentive and on top of everything! They encouraged the parents to join the kids and get involved. The kids ran around like crazies and played HARD for 2.5 hours. All of the kids (and some parents) had the best time! Cannot say enough great things; highly recommend for any Nerf loving kiddos.

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Koi Sushi

3.7(86 reviews)

2.2 mi

My boyfriend and I ordered take-out from here…read more I had the kani salad and the mimosa roll. I requested the kani salad be made spicy, and spicy it was. Definitely on point with the spice. I also had the mimosa roll. It was good and fresh. It came with a small side of mango sauce. I'm happy the sauce was on the side and not all over the roll. My boyfriend had steak hibachi rice. He said it was really good. We would order from here again.

During Easter, there are a limited number of restaurants open so it's a win…read more This used to be the sayville diner. It's definitely a local neighborhood restaurant. We ordered the following: - baby back ribs - best part of the meal - sushi and sashimi platter - some fish were fresher than others. It comes with soup and salad. - tonkotsu ramen - the noodles were overcooked and not a lot of filling though the soup was pretty good. Not a bad spot though I leave that for you to decide after you try.

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The Portly Villager

4.5(55 reviews)

2.1 mi

Good service and great sandwiches. Bartender was very attentive. Stopped in at around 2pm. It was…read morequiet and had a nice surprise with the food. Thumbs up!!!!

Sal is THE MAN, first of all, all I ask is we lose the sweater vest, coming here and seeing the…read morebartender is a sweater vest and button makes him seem older than I would guess he is... let the bartender dress himself he shows his skill level in personality and performance and he's a good one! Regardless, love this place and happy I get to frequent! Def recommend for the good dive bar feel and vide variety of beer, take a look at their sponsors on the ceiling (sick) and let me tell you, the tequila mule he mixes up for me is phenomenal every time!!!

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Zuko J.

9 years ago

I NEVER leave bad reviews unless they are absolutely deserved. I am well known in the Long Island Karaoke Community as I have been to a great many Karaoke bars on Long Island. The ONLY advantage that The Lizard Lounge (aka Long Island Karaoke) has over other bars is that it hosts Karaoke most nights of the week. The service is terrible, the food is non existent, the sound system has so much echo and reverb going on that it is overwhelming to listen to let alone sing with it.. Don't even get me started on the bar owner... He has poor manners, physically and verbally harassed more than just a few of my friends (one is more than enough). The drinks are WAY over priced, there are no drink specials worth mentioning and food is practically nonexistent. This bar has a lot of potential and some of the people who go there are great. Unfortunately, when you have someone like Jay (the bar owner) calling the shots and making some very big and very bad mistakes within the Karaoke Community things are bound to turn sour. It really is a shame since this bar has been around a long time and used to be a fantastic place. Things change though and I am definitely not the only one who is unhappy with what this place has become. Don't let them sell you over with 10+ year old awards, features on network T.V. from the early 2000's etc. This bar has fallen far from where it used to be and there are so many better places to sing Karaoke on Long Island than here. read more

Kara K.

9 years ago

How is this place still open!? I've given this Hell Hole it's fair chance by coming more than once just to make sure I didn't catch it on a bad night and each time was worse than the last! It's ONLY redeeming quality is the cosplay karaoke people that wander in every so often. The place is trying too desperately to look like a club and ends up looking more like a low class strip joint. I've met the owner a couple times when he jumped behind the bar and he was so brash and unfriendly I wanted to leave immediately. He sees you as a dollar sign, don't expect to be treated with respect by him no matter how much money you spend. He's also really stingey with buy backs. Buy an overpriced watered down drink or get out; conversation and enjoyment not allowed. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

Heidi H.

4 years ago

I've been coming here for only a few weeks but absolutely love love love it. Armondo, Fern, Jay and Kassandra are the absolute best. They have the best karaoke Wednesday thru Saturday and if you haven't been you need too. If you have been you absolutely must come back. Everyone here is amazing customers and employees alike. Everyone treats you great whether it's the first time or your millionth time. Absolutely recommend 1000% I wish I'd found this place sooner but now that I have this is where you will find me, living and loving life and music. read more

Fearghus M.

9 years ago

Best place for Karaoke? Maybe if you're in with the DJ or something, otherwise you'll watch the same people go up 3-4 times for every time you go up. No courtesy glass of water for designated drivers, you're still stuck blowing 3 bucks on a bottle of water like you're at a concert. Oh, and don't bother trying to get away with not drinking anything either, cuz they're rude about that too. Better off with a dive bar if you actually wanna sing at all, not be harassed, and actually be extended some courtesy. read more

Javi S.

5 years ago

I've been here for karaoke a couple of times over the years. The owner and bartenders are super friendly and engaging. The crowd is INTO the karaoke and the vibe is very warm, welcoming, and supportive. There were a good amount of people there for a Wed night in the middle of standard work week which was nice. They have console games at the bar. Being able to play Street Fighter and Mario Kart in-between karaoke songs was a lot of fun. I will definitely be returning! read more

Zachary H.

4 years ago

This place absolutely rocks. It is so clean and the entire staff and clientele are shockingly friendly and welcoming for a hole in wall bar. The drinks and pizza are very good and reasonably priced as well! I haven't even mentioned the karaoke, but their setup is amazing and they have nearly every song. I almost didn't want to write this review in an attempt to hide this place away for myself and my friends, but it deserves all the praise it receives. read more

Rich S.

4 years ago

Recently updated and reinvented with a tight modern meets retro vibe. the bar has video game consoles that are free to play all day every day. spontaneous smash bros tournaments alll day! Karaoke Thursdays and events every night. Fun and friendly staff with excellent service. awesome bartenders creating a relaxed, yet curated vibe. great for any age, any group size; theres something for everyone at lizlounge read more

Frank C.

5 years ago

This is the best karaoke club in the New York area. A completely "built-in" karaoke venue. You're surrounded by dozen speakers with over 20,000 amps of power and sound. With a library of over 100,000 songs, Jay has anything you want to sing. There's karaoke every night of the week, you need to check it out http://www.lizardloungeli.com/. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DCrprwppbA&t=3s read more

Kimber C.

11 years ago

I have only been there a couple of times and each time I have been there my experience with this establishment makes me always wanting to stop in when I am in the LI area. One of the BEST kept hidden secrets in LI. It has an amazing atmosphere which caters to many. Would recommend this place to everyone and anyone over the age of 21. read more

Eleni S.

11 months ago

I had such a great time at this bar! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff was super friendly and attentive. The drinks were well-made and reasonably priced, and the music added the perfect vibe to the night. It's a great spot whether you want to relax with friends or enjoy a fun night out. Definitely coming back soon! read more

James G.

3 years ago

I came here for my birthday and I have to say, Jay was an amazing host. He offered me a Red Death for my birthday, without any prompting. HOW THE FUCK DID HE KNOW THAT WAS MY DRINK?! I will never forget this night, and, Jay... you are the man! Thank you so much I can not recommend this place enough. With love, James semaJ read more

Chris L.

4 years ago

Visiting from Florida with my bestie and wanted to sing karaoke in Long Island. Searched yelp and found this gem! !! It is a Thursday night and it was fantastic!! Antonio was working the bar and was the coolest bartender in the biz! We sang 4 songs and had the best birthday ever!!! Would recommend 10/10! read more

Erin B.

2 years ago

The best karaoke, Soundsystem and selection I've ever seen! Great crowd of people everyone is super welcoming, and it doesn't matter if you are tone deaf or Céline Dion you can sing your heart out and everyone's gonna love it no matter what! And if you're hungry, they have pizza that's surprisingly good read more

Claudette B.

11 years ago

If your looking for a GREAT PLACE to chill out and have an AWESOME TIME then this is the place to go! Great drinks amazing staff and THE BEST KAROKE BAR on Long Island. Been going there for YEARS and I've never been disappointed. Give it a shot! Trust me you won't be disappointed!! Love you Jay!!!!! read more

Cristian S.

5 years ago

Went here because I was recommended this spot so many time and I definitely wasn't let down. Jay and joy will right away make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. With the atmosphere being just right to just have fun, lizard lounge quickly makes it way to the top of my bars to go to list! read more

Hayden C.

5 years ago

This place is great for anyone who wants to do Karaoke any time between Wednesday - Sunday. Makes you feel like a performer in your own right on that stage! The owner is quite awesome and really sweet. He makes sure that your taken care of, even if he has never seen you before. read more

Master R.

8 years ago

This is a fun karaoke bar to go to. The bartenders are friendly, the service is great and most of all you definitely get your money's worth when it comes to drinks. If you and your friends are looking to have a good time, get drinks,and sing then this is your place to go. read more

Raymond V.

4 years ago

I've been coming here a few times lately and the vibes are great and it's a great time and there are classic games to play as well it's and amazing time if you want to come jam out to classics with great people very welcoming and overall an amazing time read more

Heather T.

7 months ago

antonio gave me the best service ive had from local bars, quick responses and services and i absolutely recommend this bar. its very underrated and they offer karoake every night so i highly recommend if youre a singer & love to dance + sing. read more

Sarah T.

1 year ago

Had a great night here, bartender was super nice and welcoming. All the patrons were friendly and the ambiance was very fun and retro but in the best way possible, all in all definitely coming back! (And theyre also very LGBTQIA+ friendly) read more

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