We had my mom's 80th birthday at the Mill Creek Tavern and had the best time. The food was delicious and exactly as we discussed in the planning, many choices and plentiful. The room was the perfect size for the party and had a nice nautical theme which we added our own party decor to. I can't say enough about the service. Vanessa was the easiest coordinator to work with planning the event, and did everything she said. She and Jeanne and the other servers at the party kept the drinks flowing, the food coming, and were so nice, it really made the evening. I highly recommend Mill Creek for any event you have or just for a delicious dinner and a fun night out read more

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The staff is friendly and the food is delicious at this neighborhood treasure. Check out their prix fixe menu and their daily specials. On Wednesday they offer bottles of wine at half price. Come here to meet friends and relax. read more

Wonderful atmosphere. Great service. However very overpriced food. There was also an error. I was charged more on my bill than the menu said for one item. Also, the soups -French onion and lobster bisque- were extremely watery. Lobster bisque should be thick and a good one has chunks of lobster. This was very thin and watery- it was like they were stretching their budget by adding lots of water to it. read more

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Great wine and a fantastic meal made the celebration with good friends the perfect night. The place is not too big but it was not too small that I felt crowded. Best part was each dish was prepared perfectly. Often I find restaurants a little heavy handed with the salt but the seasoning on each dish was exactly right. So glad we tried this place. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great Happy Hour! $2 off all drinks and an extensive food menu! Shout out to Brandon our bartender/server. Great attentive service with a wonderful personality! read more

The perfect place for family dinner or a romantic evening or late night snack The atmosphere is inviting and friendly Warm and a good laugh Definitely worth your time Enjoy read more

Looked up happy hour and this placed popped up. Server recommended buffalo chicken spring rolls and they were really tasty! Also got the sliders and they were delicious as well. Ambiance was great and the feel of the bar was all locals and a friendly and fun atmosphere. Frank the tank was awesome! Service from the bartenders and the servers were all definitely above average and just really nice in every way. Wish I could've had another day to come back and try some more food. read more

Mill Creek Tavern - Prime Angus Burger Sliders - American Near Me - Bayville, New York

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My favorite spot. Love the food, cozy atmosphere, great service. No one does it better.

Delicious food, love blt/shrimp wrap. Comfortable seating,very pleasant atmosphere. Great service!!! read more

Another great lobster feast with a great group of friends. Food was absolutely delicious, portion sizes perfect! Staff was great and accommodating. We will certainly be back. read more

Family was driving theough the area, and stopped by for dinner on the way back to the city. Service was wonderful and staff was very friendly. This is definitely an if you know, you know, type of restaurant. Inside was warm and cozy. Their lobster special was great and so was the steak rigatoni. Our waiter even let us borrow his umbrella to get to our car cause it was pouring when we left! read more

Mill Creek Tavern - Lobster Bake Special - American Near Me - Bayville, New York

Very rude owner Does not respect customers. Advertised restaurant week menu then did not have any of the items. When asked he became angry and rude read more

Made a reservation here for restaurant week. Apparently didn't need one. The place has its own parking lot with about a dozen spots. We entered the building which took us into the bar, which was bustling. The dining room was quaint, with some really nice booths and a fireplace that should have been lit. Our server was a good looking young man, pleasant, not overbearing with a sense of humor. We opted to include an additional appetizer of baked clams to our meal, along with the crab cake and winter salad, which I forgot to take photos of. My friend opted for the lamb chops while I had the branzino piccata. Yummy, although the menu never stated that the fish was served over a shrimp risotto. (I'm allergic to shrimp). Only 1 bone in the fish, so I was lucky. Our dessert consisted of tiramisu and rainbow cookie cheesecake. I was "fortunate" to get the last piece although not very cheesecake-y. All in all we had a nice dinner and will maybe return for another meal. read more

Mill Creek Tavern - Lamb chops Branzino piccata - American Near Me - Bayville, New York

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Dining at Mill Creek Tavern again since the pandemic...been here several times for indoor dining. Friendly staff and service - very easy to make online reservations through OpenTable and have no issue with availability. Face masks are required for all staff and guests - separators are up for social distancing. Maintain 6 feet apart for social distancing and no parties greater than 10. Bar has dividers for seating, main dining room - 3 tables removed, back room - 1/2 of tables were removed. At times dining capacity was more than 50% inside, but we had separators when seated in the booths all 3 times. Enjoying the different seating areas each time my friends and I go to eat. The fireplace is on for warmth by the bar and in the dining rooms. There is also outdoor seating enclosed and take out options as well. No more early bird special, but there are weekly specials. In October, they had a special October-fest menu options along with the standard menu. Food is good and love the seared scallops with sauteed spinach. Think I found my new favorite dish. There are 2 seared scallop entrees...haven't tried the risotto one yet... maybe next time. Complimentary bread for starters. Appetizers: Calamari is good, mussels were ok. Bavarian pretzel - yum! Try to save room for dessert... Octoberfest homemade apple strudel with almond shavings was really good...preferred that over the walnuts (was there start and end of the month). Touchless payment option is available. Just scan the barcode on your receipt to make payment.. their system will capture the payment and send you a receipt to your email if you request. Your server will confirm as your tab will come off their system and reflected as paid. Come support a local favorite..no excuses as I am coming from the city all the way to Bayville! Happy dining and stay safe! read more

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This place is an absolute gem. Got a surprise when I got there and realized it was happy hour, so I got half priced appetizer - which I had as my meal. That kung pao cauliflower is out of this world! Packed with flavor and a great portion size! Bartender was great and it's got all the qualities of a nice, hometown bar/restaurant. read more

After spending a lovely day in the area, we were hungry for dinner and Mill Creek Tavern seems like the perfect spot. Upon entering, there was a hand sanitizer at the front door as well as more inside on the way out to the outside space. They have a tent in the parking lot with around 12 tables. Tables are a bit on the flimsy side, but they did the trick. Tables were nicely spread out and all staff wore masks properly. Our server, Justin, was just lovely. At one point he came over to offer us some bug spray if we felt it was too buggy. It was not, but what a great way to keep your guests comfortable. This was the first time I was offered bug spray for outdoor dining and thought it was such a nic and considerate idea. After viewing the website, we found out that MCT is a sister restaurant to Mim's in Roslyn which I really enjoy, so I knew we'd get a good meal. Entrees come with 1 side (so you have to choose between a carb and a veggie) and you can also add a side salad for an additional price. We started off with the side salads, which were standard, but good. The skirt steak was well-seasoned, juicy and delicious as were the fries. The chicken schnitzel and spaetzel was also wonderful. 2 large cutlets that were juicy and tender topped with a lovely mushroom sauce. Both entrees were satisfying and quite enjoyable. Since outdoor dining takes up most of the parking lot, spaces are limited, however there is a lot directly across the street as well as across and to the right where you can park. read more

Mill Creek Tavern - Outdoor Dining table - American Near Me - Bayville, New York

We were visiting family in Mill neck and choose Mill Creek Tavern because they have a very nice menu. I like that they print the daily specials with descriptions and prices. It was a late dinner and both my wife and I opted for appetizers. She selected the Iron Skillet Meatball Parmesan . four homemade meatballs with melted mozzarella, and a pomodoro sauce with a piece of garlic bread on top. Very good. I chose the Crispy Chili Pop Shrimp , baby shrimp( not that small) with a sweet Thai chili sauce, really very good. Also the Tuscan Calamari, fried calamari, marinara, lemon, and a horseradish aioli. Unfortunately the calamari was rubbery and chewy. For dessert, my wife wanted the WARM APPLE CRISP ,Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, rolled oat crumb topping, and vanilla bean ice cream, also very good and a huge portion. read more

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This place is very cute, the ambiance is very nice with candles on each table and dim lights. Very nice big bar we had reservations at 6 and got sat right away. The service was great, everyone from the hostess, server, and bussers, and food runners were very attentive and polite, the food was amazing, we had the calamari and baked clams as appetizers. Everything was full of flavor and very presentable. I had the rigatoni and blackened skirt steak and apple crisp for dessert. read more

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I lived in Bayville for 4 years and this was the go to spot for the fam. It's unassuming from the outside. Even when you walk in it feels a bit like a dive. But turn the corner and BAM you're in a nice little restaurant. This isn't the best food I've ever had, but I've never had a bad meal. It's great comfort food in a somewhat classy, but more casual environment. The calamari is great! Skirt steak and fried chicken are good too. In short, great spot for family dinner on the weekend. Very kid friendly too. read more

Haven't been here in a while, due only to travel distance required to get there. My wife and I recently returned with another couple to take advantage of their midweek price-fixed deal. Our dinner reminded me of what we had been missing. We enjoyed the schnitzel, the sauerbraten and the shrimp entre'. The service was flawless! read more

We had dinner on a Friday night, and the restaurant and bar (very noisy) were packed. Restaurant service was quick and efficient. Although our waiter was definitely pushing add ons( Appetizers and dessert) and drinks. I was very disappointed in the calamari appetizer for $18...maybe 8 pieces of calamari, and the flavor was ok. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and a side salad. I was served two small tacos with hardly any filling. and a salad that was rather wilted. Overall the food is good, but not this time. The prices have increased and the portions have gotten smaller. read more

I gave this restaurant 3 stars for 3 reasons.i was excited to go here based on the reviews and bayville is such a cute town. Byt reason number one, , there's no parking. Reason number two, tasty food but we were very surprised how expensive dessert was. $10 for one tiny scoop of ice cream. A little ridiculous. I know the economy is bad but come on. And last reason, I spilled my drink right when I got it because I was pouring my husband a glass of water because they didn't and I was offered another glass. But I didn't realize they charged me for both. Seems a bit unreasonable.since we spent $179 on a dinner for two. read more

the food and service at mill creek is very good always a good meal comfort food at its best

I was in Oyster Bay managing some sailboat races and staying in Bayville. This place was recommended and I am so glad I went here. I love a good pork chop as long as it is cooked properly. I ordered the double cut pork chop and stressed medium rare. I'm really picky about that. OMG!!!!! The absolute best pork chop I have ever had! I have no idea how the vegetables tasted because there was no way I was going to waste stomach space on them. Service was good, but I'm not giving the restaurant 5 stars because they're too cheap to provide shirts with collars. Really, you want your staff dressed the same as the Apple Genius Bar people or or the kid mowing your lawn? You have great food, nice atmosphere and T-shirts? Spend a couple more bucks and buy them a polo shirt, or should I come in next time in my pajamas? read more

Mill Creek Tavern was absolutely amazing. The staff is kind and the Prix fixe menu is robust. We will definitely be back!! read more

Consistency good food, employees are courteous and prompt. It a good local go to for dinner or some bar food and drinks.

Once again had a wonderful dinner experience here. I come all the way from the south shore and this place never disappoints. Good service and value! I am hooked. read more

This restaurant has always been near me and I just tried it for the first time. I got takeout from here including the fried chicken sandwich, crispy chili pop shrimp and Mac & cheese. The chicken sandwich and the shrimp were absolutely amazing, the only thing that could have been better was cheesier Mac & cheese. Overall I'd definitely be back to dine in. read more

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Delicious. German food was very good and so was the seafood. Staff works hard and on top of things. Can't wait to go back!

It's just a few blocks over the bridge into Bayville, has a long bar area and much more dining space. The four of us were attracted to their three-course early-bird special at $28.95 plus a first-timers $10 coupon. My appetizer was potato and cheese pirogies with chive sour cream drizzle. The cheese elevated the typical blandness of mashed potatoes. However, the chives over-powered the drizzle and the dough should've been softer. That said, I enjoyed that creative combo and look forward to other adventures in pirogies (viva pirogies)! My entree was "sauerbraten short ribs with mustard herb spatzle and braised red cabbage." The beef was softer than brisket and delicious, but it was topped with a sweet, gluppy sauce. The spatzle was unremarkable and the red cabbage was somehow heavy and creamy. Even if my entree followed the old country German grandma's way of preparing sauerbraten, I hope they someday make it lighter. My wife loved both her appetizer of mussels in a white wine and lemon sauce and her entree of pecan crusted sole with whipped sweet potatoes and sautéed zucchini. That's what I'm ordering next time. We had the warm apple crisp dessert (with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream), which as is the fashion, was good but overdone (like an everything burger dessert). One of our group enjoyed her linguine and white clam sauce, which also had the nice touch of being served with clams in their shells, but doubted she'd be back because she's not fond of "pub food." I thought it was several cuts above what I associate with pub food (for example, fish and chips, burger deluxe, etc.). Meanwhile, the service was great from start to finish. A young man offered to take our coats, they had our reservations and seated us quickly, our waitress was patient, accommodating and pleasant, the servers knew exactly where to place our orders, and any time we needed help, it came promptly. Finally, some of us had wine, others had decaf (good coffee), and yet the bill (with the fixed price menu and coupon) plus a 20% tip was under $100 per couple. read more

Mill Creek Tavern - Sauerbraten buried in gluppy sauce with spaetzle and braised red cabbage. - American Near Me - Bayville, New York

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Had dinner today for the first time at Mill Creek Tavern in Bayville. Even though it was Father's Day and we arrived 20 mins later (I did call to tell them) they seated us immediately. The lady that seated us was so informative about their procedures and then handed us over to Sue our server who was so great. Really accommodating and lovely. We had apps of chicken fingers and wings (we had a 12 and 14 yr old) which were delicious. We had entrees of chicken club sandwiches, eggplant parm, meatballs and pasta. The food wasn't great (eggplant greasy and chicken fingers greasy, French fries not great) but I would definitely go back and give them another try, the staff were just so nice. Thank you for being so accommodating and pleasant to deal with read more

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I ordered pork schnitzel with spaetzle but I got the potato salad. So when they told the kitchen they needed a spaetzle, they accidentally sent out a Brie PRETZEL. We liked that mistake. I eventually got my spaetzle, but was underwhelmed. Very bland. The pork schnitzel, however, was quite tasty, and larger and thicker than I had expected. Check in on Yelp for $10 off. read more

Mill Creek Tavern - Pork schnitzel - American Near Me - Bayville, New York

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Outstanding Service. Food Outstanding. Appetizers, Main Course , Dessert. Everything that we ordered was with out a doubt delicious. Making this our favorite. read more

Mill Creek has always kept up with great food and great service! even through COVID times, they were there to provide food with outdoor pick up and did it well. The staff is wonderful. Live Music has been an extra treat that we always enjoyed. Mill Creek deserves community Honors! read more

good selection of dishes. well presented. reasonable. it's a great place for either lunch or dinner. good wine and beer selection waiter/ waitress willing to make recommendations some of the specials are exciting read more

We had the most delicious calamari the other night. Of course all the food here is delicious. We were sitting at the bar talking to the super funny bartender; Kathy - having a burger which was superb on a nice fresh bun and a delicious tender steak sandwich oozing with blue cheese.... Mill Creek is a great fit in the summer when you want to get a table and parking space without waiting an hour and also have some nice peace and quiet while eating some of the most delicious food in Bayville! Kudos to owner Richie for a job consistently well done! And for having a super great bartender! read more

Excellent people and great food! Beautiful place ! We go there alot and have been for years.

Mill Creek Tavern is amazing. Such a welcoming place. With amazing food. The staff is so friendly. Accomadated out every need. Everything cooked to perfection, especially my steak!! Will definitely return!!! Bayville's best! read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for years---both indoor dining and take out! The menu has something for everyone--and the comfort foods offered like Mac & Cheese, Chicken Pot Pie, Meat Loaf are really delicious! The bar and the environment are very inviting and it's kid friendly as well! The staff is attentive and well trained! The owner, Rich, is often there and visits the guests! read more

Always the best food and service, we have been coming to this place for a while and are pleased