To get here, you have to drive down residential roads. Its tucked away back on the water. Had I not been invited here I would have never have known it existed. It is right on the water with boat docks. I am not sure in the summer if you can just pull your boat up here and enjoy lunch as I went in the winter. But certainly have your cameras ready for some beautiful photos on the water. I came here for a luncheon that was for 30 people for my Aunts 80th birthday. There was a pre made lunch menu with chicken, salmon and steak. I had the chicken franchaise. The wait staff was serving mimosas and a champagne punch (which were delicious) They had the room all set up when I got there. The food was served perfectly timed, the wait staff was fabulous and the food was delicious. I would definitely try this place on my own for lunch or dinner one day. Great food and scenery! read more

We were looking for a beautiful place to bring our Mom for a special lunch and wow! Nailed it, Snapper Inn! The server was awesome, the food was amazing, and that view! We loved sitting outside under the tent and enjoying our lunch with a lovely breeze & swore to never bring Mom to those restaurants whose food might come quickly but their outdoor seating overlooks a highway. Mom appreciated the extra time we got to enjoy the view together while we waited for our food. It really went by quickly, but even so our really personable server mentioned that he hoped we didn't mind the wait for the incredibly fresh, home made meals (no restaurant depot short cuts here!!) since they usually had 3 chefs on weekends and today they had only one. Well, kudos to that chef! Way to get it done! We all can't wait to come back! read more

The Snapper Inn - Lunch with a view that can't be beat! - New American Near Me - Oakdale, New York

Snapper Inn is dining done right. Everything is delicious, staff is pleasant and helpful. Dishes are clearly carefully thought out to make the best taste combination experiences. Prices are what you would expect for beautiful waterfront dining. I'm happy to pay them for the delicious food, great service, and prime location. The cocktails price of $17 each is the only part we couldn't justify. We love when we get gift cards here! read more

The Snapper Inn - Potato crusted cod - New American Near Me - Oakdale, New York

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gB2QPSD8TF9d4Cdh9 Terrific spot. We enjoyed both bars and a terrific sit-down dinner. The prime rib end cut my friend had was delicious, and my lobster roll was very good. I have to say i prefer chilled then hot with butter oll over, but I enjoyed it alot. Great video of the storm attached as we left the outside bar area. Pics attached. read more

I had my daughter's baby shower at The Snapper Inn this past Saturday afternoon and it was beyond wonderful. The atmosphere was lovely and the food delicious. And just as important the amazing staff who helped us set up our decorations, were more than accommodating to our guests and ensured that the party went smoothly. I 100% recommend them for an event you have in mind or just a nice lunch/dinner out. read more

Made 5 pm reservations on a Sunday. Asked for outside and was told it's first come first serve. Ok. We got there sand said it would be an hour so we sat inside. Saw others being seated outside after us. Our friends were outside and we went to say hello and chatted for a while and there were tables that were empty around them. Our server inside was good, no complaints there. Food was good. I can't count on getting the experience I want so it's gonna be a pass for dinner. You separated us from our friends unnecessarily and dampened my birthday dinner. read more

When my party of 4 got there they seated us at a very uncomfortable table that was meant for 2 people and I asked to move in which they complied. Service was spotty. Appetizer was shared with my husband. They did not bring dishes to share until we asked. The calamari I was greasy. My friend and I ordered lobster snd it was tough, it was overcooked. I told our server this . For what we paid, for our dinners it was not worth it. Everything we added to our lobster dinner was extra ie. Baked potatoes, etc. very disappointing evening. A positive was the ambiance was good and you could talk and carry on a conversation. read more

To the ownership of the Snapper Inn. I booked an outdoor party several months ago and I would like to go over all of my complaints! Wait? I do not have one single complaint. Not one. Since my first phone call to Josh and follow up calls with Kerry and Patty. Every annoying question was answered with a professionalism and kindness that you rarely ever see anymore. I showed up a day before by boat and both transient slips were taken. I went inside and ask if there is anything that could be done for me. Kerry and Karen jumped into action. They even called some to the residents to see if I can go in there slip. They both went out of there way to help me. I got a slip and I was extremely happy. The day of the party all you staff was there setting up and Kerry was out there assisting us. I was not expecting her to be up on chairs hanging Decorations with us. By the way, I also saw her doing the same for the next party after ours. Now let's talk about the other staff that assisted During the party. I'm sorry, but I will try to steal Taylor from you. What an employee! She was amazing. She worked hard; she worked smart, and most of all she was so friendly and happy. She made the experience there even more enjoyable. She was also great With my grandchildren. Please let her know how much we appreciate her. Jillian, Kyle, and Ricky (I hope I didn't forget anyone) Thank you, Thank you! Every one of you worked so hard, and I can tell that you all cared. Today it is very to find staff and even harder to find a team that is experienced and willing to go the extra mile like all of you. Lastly I need to say the food was delishish, OMG, the paella was over the top. Has food ran low it was immediately,y replaced. The views were absolutely amazing. Every one of my guests has not stopped talking about the views and atmosphere. Simply put it was a perfect 10-star event. Thank you once more and we can't wait to come back again. The Corrado's. Sent from my iPad read more

The Snapper Inn - the full moon setting over the water - New American Near Me - Oakdale, New York

The food and the outdoor seating were terrific! However, we were there for an early dinner on Sunday, 8/4 but the entertainment (singer/guitar player) was awful! Screaming, not singing and so loud we couldn't have a conversation! read more

Wonderful place and truly amazing service. This is my new favorite restaurant! My friends James and Lisa from Blue Point turned me on to this INCREDIBLE spot. The chicken wontons are to die for and the oysters are so fresh, they taste like they just came out of the water. My salmon so delightful very fresh. All of this said the only thing better than this fantastic food was the service received. The man of the hour Jim at the front we so welcoming and helpful I felt like family. He treated us like so well and really knows how to make a person appreciate what service should be. My glass was never empty and my table was always clear of every plate I devoured. Dessert, on my God, the peanut butter explosion is insane, paired with a cappuccino there is no better ending to my night, unless I had 2 lol, Did I?? No but I did take one home to go and will eat in tomorrow although as delicious as it will be I am sure not as wonderful as enjoying it with my new friends at the Snapper inn. I will be back very soon and am planning a date with my friends later this week. Thank you Snapper Inn and Jim. xoxoxo read more

Food was good. Service was good love the deals that they give very, very happy. Love the fact that they have half-price wine every Thursday. They have very good wines. read more

The service was absolutely horrible. From the start, the martinis we ordered were not dry but full of vermouth, we never got our water refilled, and our ice cream cobbler desert had no ice cream. The food was okay at best. The view is beautiful but it isn't enough to have me return to this restaurant. read more

Our Dinner was great!!! Wine is good ! Service was spectacular! Views from our table outrageous! read more

Not our first visit. Waited an hour for appetisers ordered the special twin tales One was good second one never should have feen served. Baked clams over cooked Not much clam Dissapointing. Replacement tail came out undercooked. My wife fish under cooked Very bad read more

Thoroughly enjoyed for many occasions and this year for Thanksgiving. attentive upbeat staff. Chef checked in after dinner too!

Restaurant week review*** With terrible Service*** So I want to be able to give this place 5 stars but I just can't. The service was really bad, as I have seen on numerous reviews and even though management tried to recover for the waitress it wasn't enough. First off the place is very nice and situated on the water. We started off at the outside bar for a cocktail which was very nice and the highlight of the night. I would go back just to have happy hour outside. We got a drink and the oysters to split at the bar and both were delicious. We then went inside for our reservation and this is when the issues started. It took 18 minutes for our waitress to come over to us and this was only after I had complained. The management bought us a round of drinks which was nice, however, the service didn't improve. We got the gorgonzola mussels and calamari to start. The mussels were awesome and would definitely recommend. The calamari was just ok and slightly over fried. After this it took another 20 minutes for us to order our main dish. Which we got the fish tacos and brisket. Both were very good and would recommend. Especially the fish tacos! For dessert we got the cookies and milk which were just ok, they should also warn people there are nuts in them******. Our waitress then disappeared for the remainder of our stay and management had to come and bring us the check. Overall, not a terrible place if they get there house in order. The 3 stars reflect how nice the scenery was and how decent the food was. Service wise this place is one star at best, and if you look at my previous reviews I don't usually roast service. read more

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The food was VERY GOOD The service was great as well. And the atmosphere was WONERFUL. What a great classic bar too. It's a little pricey but isn't Everywhere these ads? read more

This is one of those rare long standing family own business that has continued to thrive through many generations. The Snapper Inn began as a fish stand in 1929 located on the shores of the Connetquot River. The restaurant is situated perfectly with a beautiful back-drop of the river and with many boat slips along the restaurant bank. I have been to this restaurant for weddings, and birthday celebrations often. We were enjoying an evening with friends we had not seen for a long time due to the pandemic crisis. Our service, meals and surrounding beauty was just what we ordered; a wonderful dining experience. read more

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It must be about 3 years since we dined at this outstanding restaurant. I remember it being a truly satisfying experience and once again they did not disappoint. Walked in at 5:30 without reservations and was seated at the last table by the window. There are breathtaking views from all angles in the large dining area. My hubbie and I got to witness the last 1/2 hour of a wedding reception. How cool is that. The restaurant is tastefully decorated. Each table has fresh flowers and a candle. The tables are spacious and layed out nicely, we were comfortable. The air conditioner works so well that you may want to bring a sweater. We quickly received a basket of bread and crackers and refreshing water. Our server was lovely and quickly delivered the delicious cocktails we ordered. Only quality ingredients are used and you can tell but man are they expensive. $15 for a small margarita, that's just wrong. Be warned everything on the menu is pricey. For an appetizer we ordered the baked clams and split a Cesar salad. Both were tasty but the salad had a few bruised spots on the Roman lettuce. Seriously, we didn't complain but it shouldn't have left the kitchen looking like that. Dinners were served pipping hot, exactly the temperature we prefer. Thank you! I ordered the blackened Seafood Platter which came with a large patatoe and a variety of cut vegetables. This was heaven. Loved it so much that I would order again and again. I tried my husband's Halibut and although it was perfectly made I found it to be a tad bland. We also shared an extra side dish of sauted garlic spinach. Omg, so freakin delicious! We were asked if we'd like another basket of bread and accepted. Thank you for that. This experience was perfect. Excellent service, beautiful breathtaking views and an absolutely delicious meal. We observed yummy looking deserts passing by us but had to pass because we were 100% satisfied and full. Thank you for everything and we are looking forward to returning read more

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Everything goes well at Snapper Inn Lunch and happy hour any special event and dinner. It's a place for great memories. Try a sailing trip on the Priscilla and a late Lunch. There is never anything to forget about the Snapper Inn. read more

Snapper is a great choice for a late Autumn outdoor lunch overlooking Great South Bay. There is ample seating inside their large heated tent as well as waterfront patio seating. Lots of choices on their lunch menu to satisfy everyone's taste, The Duck Empanada's were especially tasty as was the Potato Crusted Cod. And don't forget to try the Pumpkin Beer, especially refreshing. Lastly, thanks to our server Greg for the excellent service. read more

Ants on the table, leaf in the bread bowl and we were sitting inside. I got a burger. Was ok-ish. Gf got hot lobster roll which was dry and luke warm. Filet mignon tips appetizer was rubbery and very sweet. Overall not worth it. read more

We had my daughter's bridal shower here on Saturday, March 5, 2022. The staff and Maitre'Ds, Kerry and Josh, went above and beyond to make our party perfect. The room was bright and comfortable and the food was spectacular. I would highly recommend The Snapper Inn for a party or a beautiful night out! Marlene Kantrow read more

The snapper in is a great place to eat great atmosphere. It's a place where you would love to take a date.

I went with old friends for the Pre Fix Lunch during restaurant Week. I am gluten free and was unable to order any food off the Pre Fix Menu except the soup. I was forced to order from the main menu and even then, it was quite limiting. It is 2023, this restaurant has one if not no gluten free options. My friends were quite shocked at the menu. It is not a good restaurant for anybody who has food allergies. Service was good, and the waiter quite pleasant. read more

September 10, 2022. Over the last few years I've been so disappointed with so many restaurants not only for their prices that have skyrocketed. But mire so because they cannot find experienced staff. Many people think what kind of experience do you need to be a waiter, a waitress, Or any one of the many positions within a restaurant or venue. But don't be fooled by that, the experience will always shine through when you have a good server. So it's been real hit or miss with restaurants and venues. I booked my wife's 60th birthday party at the Snapper Inn. I sit here the day after the party and I have to honestly tell everyone of you that the snapper inn has really broken the streak of bad restaurants and dining that I've had for the last few years. I have not one complaint. From day one dealing with Josh, Peggy, read more

Second time enjoying another Fireside Wine dinner. The first course was very good. The wrapped shrimp with tomato tapenade over a crostini was very tasty. Followed by the fresh mozzarella topped with Bella mushroom over a bed of arugula and balsamic vinaigrette was a lovely addition. Believe it or not, this was my first time trying veal. I was told it has a similar taste to chicken. I am adventurous and always willing to try anything once. I won't give up on veal just yet, but honestly did not like they way it was prepared. Don't want to get into any specifics, but just didn't do it for me. The wine pairings were right on point for each dish. Looking forward to future wine dinners. read more

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I went to a baby shower here and thought the restaurant was wonderful. The room was beautiful, overlooking the water and grounds. The food was excellent. The manager and staff were so accommodating, allowing us to drop off decorations the day before and when we arrived the next day they had already done many of the tasks that we were going to do the morning of the shower. During the event the staff was responsive to every request and detail. They provided special food for guests with allergies. The staff was available and responsive during the entire shower. I would highly recommend for both dinner and events. read more

I have been so excited to try Snapper Inn every time we wanted to eat out we would stop by to see if we could get a table but always needed a reservation. Then COVID hit and everything was closed. As the world started to open up slowly Snapper Inn was on my list. I chose to have my birthday dinner here and boy was it a disappointment. Totally different menu from pre COVID to post COVID so I wasn't excited to eat anything and nothing on the menu looked appeasing at all. After studying the menu for 30 mins and having 3 baskets of bread I wanted to honestly tell my husband I wanted to go home. The menu definitely wasn't kid friendly but they did have chicken and fries if you asked for it. My husband order steak and a lobster tail and I ordered COD what a disappointment I could have made this myself better at home. I'm not what the rave is all about with this restaurant maybe it's the outdoor seating I can't figure it out cause it's definitely not the food. The customer service was okay and yes just okay. They have a lot of young kids working there, which I'm not mad at. Giving the young generation a chance to work and earn money I'm all for that. The bathroom was clean. The question is will I return. No, it was nice to have finally experience it but I will never return. read more

Went for lunch today; first time there. Sat outside, nice view of water and marina. Wife was disappointed in lobster roll-was covered in a sauce she didn't expect or care for. I had shrimp and scallops scampi over angel hair. Was a decently tasty dish but served in a bowl swimming in creamy , soupy sauce with no garlic taste. Pleasant service and atmosphere but not compelled to return for the food. read more

Went to the snapper inn and was taken back at first by appearance . It was be very run down. The staff were friendly. The food was high priced and not fresh . The swordfish tasted like they had just reheated it and not fresh at all. The serving size was small and scimpy.The fried calamari was ok. Watch out for the fried red hot peppers they drown it in. By time you pick out all the peppers you have a half a plate of calamari. We also had the fish sandwich which was ok. Very Mushy s Not fresh The dessert was a bust. Blueberry cob was a 1/16 of a slice and ready wip .The price was $ 135, high for the quality . I Should have stopped at long john silvers. I won't be back. read more

Absolutely excellent on allergy issues. We were here with a large group for a buffet, and they offered to get me a separate dish if I needed one. They also checked all the buffet items for me, and let me know what was safe. Even with me in my cut-rate Walmart finest! The place is gorgeous inside, and loved. You can always tell a restaurant that's loved. They have beautiful views of the boats outside and some incredible models as decor. Our dining area felt very open and light. The poached salmon was excellent, but the quartered potatoes with thyme were worth going back for thirds. Even for dessert. Yum! read more

Excellent Mothers Day Celebration! Really enjoyed the food, the service & beautiful views

We went to the Snapper Inn for Halloween. It was restaurant week and we had a great time. We enjoyed it so much we decided to eat here for Thanksgiving. This was our first time going out to eat for a holiday. Well, what could go wrong went wrong. They didn't have our reservation. Then we waited a half hour before we were given the opportunity to order a drink. It was a half hour wait to receive that drink. Then we waited an hour! One whole hour for the salad. And yet again, it was almost an hour before we got the entrée. I had ordered the prime rib by the time I received it - It was a hockey puck. Burnt to its core completely uneditable hockey puck. This was the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant ever. I figured lightning couldn't strike twice. We went to Stella's for Christmas Eve and had a similar experience. We are never going out to eat on a holiday ever again. My deepest apologies to my family for putting them through that twice. read more

It's a beautiful establishment on the water. We came here for my dad's birthday and the seafood is solid. However i will say it's not outstanding. It's good but it needed the condiments for flavor. I had fish n chips and the chips were just golden fries, not thick chips. Had to ask for the malt vinegar. The cocktails were good, service was good. It's a decent restaurant and the appetizers are good, had the little neck clams. I thought for the most part though the food was just...ok it's nothing I haven't eaten before at other seafood places like Popeii's Clam bar or even out East in Montauk. I definitely think the food needs more seasoning but overall it was pleasant for a Sunday evening. read more

I came here for the Chowder Contest and was pleasantly surprised. They are located directly on the water & we had a beautiful view of people on their sailboats even in this cool weather. The Chowders were all good but The Snapper Inn had the best Manhattan Clam Chowder hands down! The bartenders were all very friendly & courteous & handled the crowd well. We never had to wait long for a beverage. I had a Stella & a Moscow Mule later on. My uncle ordered Heineken both times & my dad had a SAM Adams Cold Snap, which I really liked & a Bloody Mary, that had waaay more Mary than bloody! In other words it packed a wallop! I would like to return to try their real menu out. But they did a great job with hosting the Chowder Contest! 2-6-2016 read more

The Snapper Inn - Moscow Mule 2-6-2016 - New American Near Me - Oakdale, New York

We cannot find the words to express how spectacular our event at The Snapper Inn was. Besides fantastic food and an amazing view and vibe, the part of the experience that meant the most to us was the professional and sincere and genuine ....OUTSTANDING service that we received from Patty and Kerry and Josh and the list goes on and on to the bartenders and servers and people behind the scenes in the kitchen who were making everything happen seamlessly ....with smiling faces the entire time. WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. This is what lifetime memories are made of ! Thank you soooo much , we appreciate all of you and look forward to seeing you in the future. read more

All in all this was a good event, i pulled up about 12:15 scurried inside. The snapper inn doesn't do it for me when it comes to beer selection so I had a extra dirty martini, surprisingly it was made excellently! Moving right to the chowdah, I was a little disappointed to see some were already out just 15 minutes in, and some just didn't show up. I don't know if it was a public voting thing or what, nor do I know the winner. All of the Manhattan clam was sorta... Off; snapper inn probably had the winner in that it was the most authentic, robust, and ingredient driven, but really could have benefitted from salt, pepper, and any other flavor. The other Manhattans fell short and one was pretty much just cambels soup (Jolly fisherman) Moving on to the New England (better selections) the Wave at danfords was good and the Views was great too but they ran out almost immediately after I tried some. After a while it all starts tasting "tinny" because of the amount of times I burnt my tongue. My honest and surprising favorite, was the Irish coffee pubs seafood bisque, that stuff was perfectly balanced. Everything else I had was lacking flavor or draining salt factories of their supply. Irish coffee pubs New England was good and could have been great if instead of the salt shaker they used clams. I didn't get any shrimp and corn chowder which stunk, but I guess ya gotta get there early. read more

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I haven't been to the Snapper Inn in years. We drove our boat and there was a $75 boat fee but then you get $50 back towards your food and drinks. We had a party of 8 and they sat us on the lawn. Every table had an umbrella except the one they sat us at. We actually had to move the table ourselves under a tree for shade. The food was okay nothing great. It was extremely over priced. Unfortunately, it'll probably be the last time we go there. read more

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The staff at the Snapper Inn helped make my husband's surprise 70th birthday celebration a huge success. Traveling from Florida (but originally from Oakdale), I wanted to celebrate his birthday at the same venue we were married many years ago. Patty and the staff at Snapper set up tables outside near the bar, complete with table linens and silverware. More than thirty friends and family arrived to surprise my husband, and he could not have been happier. The food, the bartenders, the waitstaff and, of course, the scenery, were all truly spectacular. Thank you, thank you, thank you. read more

The Snapper Inn - Celebrating a surprise 70th birthday gathering for Marc, "The Silver Fox," Soldano. August 20, 2021. - New American Near Me - Oakdale, New York