Late, rainy summer night and we needed grub. We actually stopped here a couple days prior in desperate need of a bathroom stop, since the LI railroad was running late, something I learned is a daily routine. Anyway, we made it our stop when we returned. Dinner menu closes around 9:00pm, then they operate a late night menu. However, they were kind enough to pull a salmon special from the evening's menu for the wifey. I've acquired a fascination with spinach pie, so I jumped on that. HUGE plates and portions. $26 for the salmon, which seems expensive, but it's two meals. No complaints, and the spinach pie was terrific. Not too salty or heavy. Light, moist, consistent. There was one thing that mesmerized about this diner: the lighting. I don't know what they're using, but everything glistened. The food, people, the table (also, HUGE!) just glistened. I've never noticed the quality of lighting in a restaurant, unless it's too dark, until now. Ok. That's all. read more

Classic diner all the way. Midweek stop for dinner. Expansive menu from breakfast to complete dinners. Dined on Greek Salad with Gyro Meat and Chicken Souvlaki, also Chicken Parmigiano. Everything was hot, delicious and plentiful. Highly recommended and will return when in the area again. Enjoy! read more

This is not your average diner! I went to this diner for the first time the weekend and I can't believe I didn't know about it sooner. We were blown away by the decorations! Even though it was busy we were seated right away and had excellent service and attention from our waitress. Someone was always walking by our table to check on us and see if we needed anything. Our food was absolutely delicious and was beyond anything you'd find at a typical diner. If you're looking for a great place to go with the whole family, this diner is worth the drive! read more

Love this place! Always a feast for the eyes!! Food is good and service is great! It's a great place to visit! Enjoy

Although it's absolutely beautiful for Christmas, it's was so packed and the food and service were mediocre. My grandson couldn't eat the chicken fingers, it didn't even seem like real chicken. Disappointing. read more

The food at the oconee diner is delicious! I had a sandwich that was sooooo yummy. Service was good. It was super crowded but still recieved great service. read more

I have been coming to this place for more than 30 years. Through two ownerships and through all-natural disasters. Shootings of their windows by disgruntled employees, and the pandemic. I remember when they were open 24 hours. I love the management and the staff. I bring my family here every year. I get it that prices go up and it shows here. Their prices are like a 5-star restaurant yet they are a diner. I love that they celebrate every holiday and do it with gusto. My peeve is the right-wing feeling from all the hidden political agendas, such as the Fox News blasting in the background and pictures of their political leanings. I get it. You are catering to a right-wing community but give it a break and meet folks in the middle of the road. Include the whole community and don't make a great experience dimmed by your political point of view. I will continue to support them but guys give it a break. Remember that you have other people who really want to love your diner. read more

Love this place been coming here for years. Great decorations and good food. Could be a little cleaner.

A truly magical experience on Christmas Eve. Before the holiday, we decided it was too dangerous to get near family members who were exposed to Covid and we decided to go to Oconee since I knew they decorated so beautifully each Christmas. We might as well have been with family because that's how we were treated. The food and service were great. They were happy to see us and we were happy to support local businesses since we couldn't be with family at home. Great work, Oconee and thanks for a great Christmas Eve! read more

Food is typical frozen diner food. Not clean at all. Salt and pepper shakers covered in dust Bathroom is disgusting,clogged toilets broken paper towel dispenser urine in the floor. read more

I ordered a chicken parmigiana sandwich and it was bland, along with that my waiter's thumb was covered in the sauce. I saw him walk back and forth numerous times with his thumb in every dish he served including mine, then proceeded to wipe his thumb off with a napkin and continue. The dishes and silverware were also dirty. read more

I thought the interior was cute along with their decorations, the service was good, kind of slow but it was busy. One of our orders was the kids spaghetti and they gave us undercooked spaghetti which was kind of disappointing, their food was kind of bland but I would consider giving them another try read more

Dimitri has a great snowflake vest!!! Great waiter Fun place! Check it out for the holidays! read more

The menu here is huge. Need a few minutes just to look it over. I might miss something. Have to go during the holiday seasons. The decor is out of this world. read more

Rounding this Diner spot up to a 4. Why you ask?! BECAUSE OF HOW LEGIT IT IS WITH ALL OF THE DECORATIONS!!! Duhhhh! Boy did I have a good laugh y'all! I sat outside with the male skeleton since I finally found my perfect man. I then found out he wasn't so perfect but anyway... My mom and I were on the South Shore that morning so we decided after our errands to come here. Let's just say looks are deceiving here with Oconee because it doesn't look like a big diner from the outside but once you're inside it is quite big. We ordered the following: - Decaf Coffee: Mom's - Chocolate Egg Cream: Mine - 2 Eggs over Medium with Corned Beef Hash: Mom's. Pretty good Hash if I do say so myself although the Hash winner will always be Crazy Beans in Stony Brook - Silver Dollar Pancakes with SUPER crispy bacon: Mine. The bacon was cooked perfectly and the pancakes were light and fluffy. I do wish the syrup situation here was better but alas I'm at a diner. I can't be too picky. On a side note our waitress seemed less than pleased that we were in her section. Odd but maybe she was having an off day? Who knows. We got our food and we were happy with it. So yes Oconee you have lived up to the hype of the decorations. read more

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Ya know, I'm a bit picky when it comes to a good diner and though I wanted to give Oconee more stars, I just couldn't. It's a solid place to get a meal. The food is good, but not amazing. The service is adequate but they aren't always on their game (I had to ask for butter for my pancakes three times last time I was there). We've never had to wait to be seated, but because of the decorations it always feels crowded. I admit they're fun, but it's also a bit overboard LOL It's not close enough to where I live that it's my "hometown haunt" so the fact it isn't great or terrible is really insignificant to me personally, but overall I can't say you'll be disappointed or delighted. It's just a reliable place to grab some food if you're in the area, hungry and in the mood for diner grub. read more

Oconee East Diner - Diners Near Me - Islip, New York

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This is one of the coolest diners I've been to in many years. They don't make them like this anymore. I love that you walk into the space for the first time and you are fooled by how truly spacious this place is. So many tables here and it's hopping busy. They do a great good keeping up with the crowds and have great service as well as great food. This place runs like a well oiled machine. read more

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Oconee East Diner was recommended by a friend I hadn't seen in a long time. We couldn't decide what to eat, so when in doubt, go diner. My friend promised I'd get a kick out of the decor, calling it very "me". True to her word, the place was super decorated for Valentine's Day. I love over-the-top decorations, so this diner did not disappoint. (I wish I had been able to see it for Christmas!!!!!) The menu is your standard Long Island diner menu. I didn't see anything that stood out from other diners I've visited over the years. My personal diner go-to is the cheeseburger and fries. Service was quick. We were given water and a bread basket almost immediately. We placed our orders. I didn't realize until after the burger came to the table that I hadn't been asked what type of cheese I wanted. I prefer cheddar to the given American cheese, but I'm willing to admit my fault in not remembering to ask for it directly. The cheeseburger was a standard diner cheeseburger. No frills, no surprises. Exactly what you'd expect from a Long Island diner for dinner. The fries were warm and a nice soft-crunchy texture. All in all, there is nothing about the food at Oconee that distinguishes it from any other diner. It's warm and familiar. But the decorations make it a fun place to visit, as I look forward to seeing the spring-time decor when it's available. read more

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The food is made to order and is always good quality and tastes good. The staff is attentive and good natured. The wait staff is always polite and friendly. The decorations are way over the top. They must have a team come in to switch from one holiday to the next. Very festive. The deserts are good. The prices are reasonable. No complaints. read more

Absolutely the Best Diner on Long Island ! Service is beyon good and the Hostess Irene is a sweetheart! The food is delicious!

Was in town for a wedding and saw this place in on the way to the hotel. Went to breakfast on Saturday morning. No wait for our party of 4. Place was decorated heavily for Halloween. According to the waitress, they decorate like that for every holiday, (she was just happy she did not have to be the one who did the decorating). This place is a classic NE Diner. Obviously family owned with a lot of attention to detail. Clean. Waitress was attentive, friendly and funny. Food was very good and served in good portions. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our visit. Would have bought a souvenir coffee mug if they had them. Would go back in a minute if ever back in the area. read more

Paid almost $10 for soggy waffles. No whipped cream. No fruit. No confection sugar. No additions. Just syrup and butter packets. Disappointed to say the least. Plus, they charge an extra 3.5% when you pay with debit/credit card. Also, the inside is shaped like an airplane fuselage. It was hot and filled with employees and people....during a pandemic. But, they have plexiglass...‍ read more

Highly disappointed! I ordered from DoorDash and spent almost $60. I ordered the chicken scampi which claimed to come with a potato, a side, vegetable, and a salad. There was no place for me to write a note to say that I would like a certain side. It was $32! I received four pieces of grilled chicken absolutely no flavor. I don't know where the scampi was french fries and a salad. I ended up throwing it out because it had zero flavor even the cantaloupe that I had ordered had no flavor. It was not ripe. I will never order from here again. What a rip off. read more

A Queens girl finds her spot out in East Islip, Long Island. Another rave review**. This Diner is the Best. I mean, I haven't been to Diner in over 40 years that is friendly and professional all rolled up to treat YOU as their best guest! The food is fresh and cooked excellently (as you wish) and they pile on. The ambiance is warm and inviting. The service is top notch. The Owner engages his customers, as if he's known you forever and you leave pleased, smiling, thinking about what you have to try on their menu for your next visit and who else are you gonna bring, so they can experience, THE BEST, .. There is parking on their property and wheel chair access. read more

I'm sorry to say, my friends and I won't be going back to the Oconee Diner. A bunch of us are diabetic and we ask if we could get a side salad, for a extra charge, instead of fries. We were told no, we don't do that. So not only would we have to pay for our lunch, but we'd also have to pay full price for a salad. The diner used to be so good, food, service, friendliness, unfortunately, not any more. We won't be going back! read more

They have great food. A little pricey, but you get a lot of food. Lot of extras, bean salad, slaw, etc. Make sure you save room for your meal. The staff are great and attentive. A true diner experience. read more

Cute dinner very friendly food was good , staff are polite would eat there again in the future

Ok You ever go somewhere that you've never been before, but it's a societal norm eatery, so you have a reasonable expectation of what it should be like? That was my experience at Oconee. It was very familiar looking for a Long Island Diner. Booths, Tables, hustle, bustle, TV's, and an extensive menu. Diner operation was efficient and Service was great Unfortunately, the food just wasn't "Right". It looked "Right" and it wasn't terrible, but I was disappointed Onion Rings had an almost pancake like batter to them that made them taste slightly "out of phase" - neither really sweet nor really savory, and my Spanish Omelet, had a lot of liquid in it - almost like taco sauce instead of a more traditional one with just diced tomato, onion, and pepper Portions were big, they gave you tons of breakfast potatoes, but they were average and my taste buds didn't sing Looking forward to giving them a 2nd shot - maybe I hit the lemons on the menu lottery wheel, or maybe they had an off day Really was expecting a 4 or 5 based upon other reviews read more

This has been everyone's diner who lives in Islip for over 50 years. Friendly staff. We used to go in the wee hours of the morning as teenagers. Now it's the go to place for my generation after church. Always decorated to the nines. Just a wonderful hometown Diner. read more

Gappy oily horrible, tasteless food It's supposed to be chicken marsala, but it was just steeped in oil . I had to actually put napkins inside the mush to sop up the oil read more

This diner is the best one around! I love how quickly I'm greeted and get seated right away. Today we ordered French toast, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes and a side of home fries with melted cheddar cheese on top. Everything tasted great and came in a timely manner as well. I've never have anything to complain about from this diner. read more

Oconee East Diner - French toast and home fries topped with cheddar cheese. - Diners Near Me - Islip, New York

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This is The Best Diner /Restaurant around Whether for breakfast or lunch or dinner Tasty food with very attentive service from the Owners to their staff We love the changing decorations for the season- always festive read more

Very delicious food, wonderful ambiance and good service. I highly recommend. It was great.

Classic diner food. Any customization you want you will get it. Fast and happy servers read more

Oconee East Diner - Broccoli Omelette - Diners Near Me - Islip, New York

Ordered a Philly cheesesteaks sandwich and rope was inside the sandwich. I couldn't believe my eyes. Absolutely disgusting! read more

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I like the Oconee, but I wish I liked it more. There is an absolutely expansive menu and large portions waiting for anyone who orders here. Service is good although more often than not we do take out. It is a decent option for quick food when you have a group that cannot agree on anywhere else, but would enjoy what you got at a restaurant focused on a cuisine type. You would be hard pressed to find a diner more committed to decorating for the holidays (which ones? well, almost any national holidays), although it can be a bit over the top. In-dining there are TVs every few feet, giving you ample options to watch news/sports/etc. as you eat. Quality of food has been a bit hit or miss over the years. Soups are generally way too salty, and fries a bit too soft. We've had a few issues of missing items, but do recognize they do a LOT of takeout so some small % of missing items is understandable. Complimentary cookies are a nice touch, although they carry the same inconsistency of quality as the food so range between a nice sweet snack and more that goes into the garbage can. read more

This is my go-to diner! Food is great! Portions are huge! Service is wonderful! Go there NOW!

The best place. You should go here if you like good food and a fair price. Good service. If you don't go here, you are missing out.

Had a little family meet n eat last Sunday. 4 of us met for dinner. First of all the diner always goes above & beyond on their holiday decorations. This was pre -Valentine deco. It is really a sight to see. They make it so very festive- right from the time u approach the entrance. When u enter you're happily greeted by owner Peter or another family member or staff member. Our waitress Flora was right there with a friendly greeting and menus. We began with a sumptuous mix of appys. They were soooo perfectly prepared. We had stuffed mushrooms, baked clams, broiled chicken tenders and large juicy shrimp. We (shamelessly) made pigs of ourselves with these delicious appys. Couldn't decide which was more delicious! Our meals arrived and we were too full to finish. We gladly took our wonderful entrees home to enjoy the next day. Our meal was topped off with yummy rice pudding and freshly whipped cream. The price for our decadent meals was so much less than we had anticipated it was a very pleasant surprise. The entire night was such a great time, good food, great hosts & staff-with our family. Can't wait till the next time we get to enjoy the best food we've had in awhile. Always a treat to dine at The Oconee Diner! Never any unwanted surprises, always great food and a warm, friendly staff. read more

Oconee East Diner - Diners Near Me - Islip, New York

Again I brought family up from Virginia and again these guys outdid themselves with the usual over-the-top delicious foods Some had breakfasts and some had specialty's of the house. The portions are so huge I ate mine for 3 days and got full each time. They made us feel like family. I have never been disappointed with anything about this fine restaurant. My niece, her husband and their kids were completely astounded by the friendly service, the decorations and the very large delicious portions of food. These guys also have a full menu of drinks, soda's tea and coffee. You could even get juices and chocolate milk. My parents brought me here when I was just a child in the early 60's. I loved it then and I love it now more than ever! Skip read more