Enjoyed my first experience at Harvest House. We arrived mid afternoon, so it was nice and quiet…read moreand the 4 of us were able to have a good conversation without a lot of noise. Our server Alex was extremely helpful and friendly. Our food was cooked perfectly, octopus, steak sandwich, potato poppers, waxed beans for a side and delicious cocktails. Next time we will come for dinner to try some other items.

After one somewhat negative experience at HH, we returned and were quite pleased (we have been…read moreregulars for several years). Starting with a Tomato Martini and a "Summer Old Fashioned", both tasty and refreshing, we split a delightful "Summer Salad". Our mains were BBQ Spiced Duck Breast with Blueberry Gastrique and corn polenta ( great!!) and Pasta with Clams (Little Necks, green noodles and guanciale) quite flavorful... with one complaint The guanciale was chopped up very small, therefore went into the dish with some pieces very very hard to chew. We ordered the side of Charred Wax Beans and Cashews and as usual we added guanciale to this... the wax beans were unavailable so green beans were subbed.. just OK but the same issue with the guanciale ( and they were ++$7.00) But all in all, we enjoyed the meal.

What a lovely spot in East Rockaway! The staff is super friendly, the cocktails delicious, and the…read morefood fresh and delicious. Who could ask for more? Upon being seated we were given a delicious complementary appetizer- pita topped flavorful chicken salad that also had a beautiful presentation. I ordered the lavender reign cocktail... wow, I wish I ordered another one. It was well balanced with lavender and beautiful to look at! My friend and I shared the Spanish meatballs to start - full of flavor and cooked perfectly. I ordered the shepherds pie for my main course and it was delicious- I am picky with my lamb and the flavors weee perfect. The owner came over a few times to check on us and was super friendly. I will definitely be back! Can't wait to try other dishes and cocktails!

Came here on a date, the ambiance was cool, they had football on and the place was busy since it's…read morethe Wildcard games; parking is convenient. You wouldn't think you were in Rockaway at all. Drinks were good, had the Carajillo, which is the Mexican Espresso Martinis.

I attended my cousin's 40th birthday and had a great time. We were a large group but the food…read morearrived quickly, warm and it was delicious. The service was great and the drinks were really good. There was live music which made the ambiance so nice. Highly recommend pappa gallo!

We had a really enjoyable evening here celebrating my mom's birthday! The restaurant itself is…read morebeautiful, and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We started with the ceviche, which was very good. I personally would have liked a little more lime, and I think having a spicy option would be a great touch. A little more of the base/sauce on the plate would have made it even better. We also ordered the chaufa and the half chicken, and both were excellent. My mom had the salmon, which she really enjoyed, and my daughter ordered the lomo saltado. The lomo was tasty, although I felt it could have come with a little more meat considering the price. Our waitress Odimar was awesome and really helped make my mom's birthday dinner special. We also had the chance to meet the owner, who came by the table to say hello -- very nice touch! Although... you did promise us shots! It's okay, we'll collect them next time! The entertainment was another highlight of the night. They had live music with Ricky Roma, and WOW -- he was so good! During his break they played some awesome Afro House, which I absolutely loved. The music and atmosphere really added to the entire experience. It is a bit on the pricey side, but overall I thought the food, atmosphere, service, and entertainment made it worth it. We had a great night and will definitely be back!

Came here to celebrate a birthday and the experience was.... interesting to say the least…read more We called ahead to make a reservation and was told there was only one high top and everything was booked. We get there within 10 minutes and there's literally no one. Emphasis on NO ONE. Fine, so we sit at the high top. The place is in not so great condition and they were working on electrical wiring while we were eating. The bathrooms didn't even have door handles. There was one server and she was so lovely. She was friendly and attentive to our needs. Really trying her best to handle everything as she was the only employee there. The food was ok and the portions were big. The artichoke app could have been cooked a bit more and one of our baked clams was completely raw. Overall it was just an ok experience. The ambiance was not great and that was hard to get over.

Great Lunch today of Lobster Bisque & Beet Salad Great…read morecustomer service & lovely renovated decor - Very Instagram able for pics Also nice & clean ladies room

I was at Selitas again this weekend with my other. We had such a good time. The music was great…read moreSaturday night. They had some sort of popular dance music on. Regardless, we had some summer drinks that were offered on a summer drink menu. We loved all seven of the drinks. I had the watermelon, basil smash, and the blackberry basil. Margarita, fantastic drinks. We sat at the bar for drinks initially, but decided to stay for dinner because the bartender was out of his mind. What a great Server... and without a doubt he is a great drink Maker. For dinner we had the beef aroncino (rice ball) special, the Mediterranean salad and the grilled Octopus as starters. All 3 apps were delish. The entrees were full of flavor and cooked perfectly to the correctly ordered temps. The ribeye steak was amazing and the grilled pork chop special, served with garlic mash potatoes and grill asparigus was just as good. Jonathan made us the perfect cappuccinos as well as recommended two desserts for us the triple chocolate mousse cake and the pistachio ricotta cake. Just like his drinks those desserts were right on point. We couldn't have been happier with tonight selection we were supposed to go somewhere else and the plan fell through. Low and behold, we wound up at Selitas and let me tell you next time the plans will be at Selita's because the food, service, atmosphere, music, and the clientele that seem to be regulars at the bar... They're all awesome. Can't to get there again soon.

We had read a lot of positive reviews about Selita's on Yelp and had also seen quite a few…read moreadvertisements and specials for the restaurant on Facebook, so we decided to finally give it a try. Unfortunately, Selita's failed with the first impression. We walked past a very small bar and into the dining room, which had a musty smell. The green walls, red leather tufted seats, and mirrors on the walls gave the place a very dated, old-fashioned feel. Since it was our first time there, we decided to play it safe and just order a couple of appetizers. We had the grilled octopus and the eggplant Parmigiana. The eggplant Parmigiana was tasty, but we would not consider it an authentic Italian dish. The grilled octopus, on the other hand, was a completely different story. It was incredibly tough and chewy - honestly, it was like eating a garden hose. It really seemed as though it had been cooked ahead of time and then reheated. When we left, my wife looked at me and said, "We're never coming back here again." Unfortunately, I had to agree. That's really a shame because we genuinely wanted to like Selita's. It's close to home, and we were hoping to find a new local favorite. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I suppose that's the chance you take when trying a new restaurant. Sometimes you find a gem, and sometimes you don't. Unfortunately, Selita's was a "swing and a miss" for us.

If you're looking for a nice spot to hang out with your girls after work on a Friday, I highly…read moresuggest Red Crab in RVC! Between the food, the ambience, and especially the 90s R&B music selection, you'll be moving in your seat, belting out the lyrics to your favorite "old school" song all while licking your fingers after digging into your seafood boil and getting a little tipsy off your specialty cocktail. If you wanna party hard and mingle, then park a seat at the bar up front, but for a more chill vibe go to the main room in the back. Hopefully your server's name is Chris, cause he's a great time!

Such delicious food! Tried this on a whim when I was in the area and had since gone back because of…read morethe delicious food. Usually get the weekend special (which you can get any day of the week!) which is more than enough. Garlic butter with seasoning, with or without some mild spice is great. And the Cajun fries so good! The place is a little quirky, but the staff is always so nice. And they are always playing really good music! Always a great time. Check it out!

Lost at Sea never disappoints. Their fresh fish small plates, innovative cocktails, and friendly…read morestaff make it consistently a favorite.

Came here after my engagement and all I can say is WOW. I literally asked them to bring the chef…read moreout and had to hug her lol!! Food and service were absolutely amazing and everything was so fresh and prepared and platted beautifully. You can tell this is a restaurant run with heart. Will absolutely be back I can't stop thinking about the lentil salad!! Even my fiancé who doesn't enjoy fish loved everything.

I found this spot during Covid and still love to come at least once per summer for the good food…read moreand nice vibe by the water! The Connecticut lobster roll is very good, warm with butter and lemon and no mayo. They have other types of lobster rolls but I haven't tried them. The kids fried shrimp meal is pretty good, with fries, fried shrimp, and a juice box included. It's pretty kid friendly especially if you come on the earlier side. The line is long, but they do try to move things along and let you drink your drinks while you wait in line for the food. Then they have you sit and eat and coordinate that for you and bring the food to your table. Drinks are served at the bar. I've also had the hot pretzel which is just average. The white wine sangria is also just average, but the tequila cocktails are quite good. Highly recommend!

We love Lazy Lobster!…read more My partner had come here years ago and kept talking about it so I finally said it's a nice night let's go. We got there a bit before the dinner crowd hit and were able to get a spot right away. The location is technically within a marina but across from the water. You still get the breeze and a beautiful view! This is definitely more of a casual spot. You order drinks from the bar and food from a separate food truck. You cannot pay for drinks and food at the same time but the system just...works? My spicy margarita was delicious, the frose looked good, and my Key West sandwich was yummy. I also got an order of sweet potato tots for us to share and they were great! My partner had the burger and he enjoyed it. Live music pretty much every evening. We headed out by the time they were done with sound check but before that there was a great playlist of music over the speakers. There is staff to help take away finished plates and drinks, there is also garbage if you prefer to do it yourself. Plenty of seating between high tops by the food truck and picnic tables closer to the bar.