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    The Snug

    4.1 (48 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, American
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    THE SNUG ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Jared C.

    Before you reach the end of City Island and all the hoping seafood joints that cause weekend traffic to line City Island Avenue, The Snug sits quietly waiting for customers, offering the promise of Guinness and fish n' chips. It has the normal Irish kitsch, street signs and posters, but it is less of an Irish bar than a local pub. The place advertises it's "traditional" fish n' chips ($14.95) outside and seems proud of them. They come in six small pieces over a healthy bed of well-made chips. I could not distinguish whether the fish "nuggets" were cod or haddock, but as usual it all tasted more like salt and vinegar after I fully lathered it up. City Island in general can feel a bit unwelcoming to visitors, but The Snug is a friendly place to have a couple pints and fill up. I was surprised at how friendly our service was, and would have loved to stay even longer.

    Half eaten cream cake sandwich.  I've never had anything here that I didn't love
    Gi G.

    I've never had meal here that I didn't like. Today I had shepherd's Pie. It was amazing! Drinks are good, services is good, food is good. What more can you ask for?!

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    Fun little gathering spot on City Island. They sometimes host trivia nights which are really fun

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    2 years ago

    Awesome Place. Great owners! I love this place. Try the diner next to it. It was awesome too. Warm and friendly

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    4 years ago

    Hands down the best bar and restaurant on the island. Will be coming again. Staff is exemplary.

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    No water w our dinner, no glasses for our drinks, food was ok, slow service, would not go back, would not recommend

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    Cozy, friendly owner and wait staff. A nice place to relax and enjoy a pub atmosphere.

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    Archie's Tap & Table - Shrimp and avocado omelette

    Archie's Tap & Table

    4.6(142 reviews)
    0.4 miCity Island
    $$

    Food is amazing! Service was great and attentive…read moreAmbiance was very relaxing since I think we came after the morning rush. Early is better to find street parking. Cozy place so get a reservation. I look forward to going back.

    Archie's Tap & Table is operating on an entirely different level from the typical City Island…read morerestaurant scene. This is not your standard seafood shack or casual neighborhood spot. The chef comes from the world of high-end NYC dining, and you can feel that experience in every detail of the food. There's a level of creativity, precision, and thoughtfulness here that honestly feels Michelin-worthy. This makes sense, because the restaurant has earned that recognition. Beyond the food, Archie's also has one of the best Scotch and whiskey (bourbon and rye included) selections anywhere in the area. It feels curated by people who genuinely care about food and drink, not just running another restaurant. We eat there often, especially for brunch, which is spectacular and consistently better than it has any right to be for a neighborhood spot on City Island. The best example of the attention to detail was the chopped cheese sandwich special. When it arrived, my first thought was: "How is anyone supposed to eat this giant thing?" But then you take a bite and realize the bread was custom made specifically for the sandwich. Somehow it completely melts in your mouth along with the meat and cheese, making this enormous sandwich unexpectedly delicate and perfectly balanced. It's the kind of detail most restaurants would never even think about. Archie's is a true hidden gem and proof that truly exceptional food can exist in places you wouldn't expect.

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    Paddy's On the Bay - This was a special. For 22 Dollars it was not worth it to me. The potato skins seemed homemade and worth it. I would get those

    Paddy's On the Bay

    3.2(74 reviews)
    2.7 miThrogs Neck
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    This was the worst lunch I ever had. I ordered the steak sandwich medium well. It came to my table…read morepink and red. There was no flavor it actually tasted disgusting. I took two bites and was like hell no. The fries came out warm they weren't crispy. I should have pitch a bitch. But I was tired from working and wasn't in the mood. Then they charged me an astronomical amount for this garbage. If you like the food here then you have a pallet of an aardvark.

    Thought I wrote a review. Guess not…read more Been coming to this spot for years when it was originally called The Harbour Inn. We continued frequenting this spot even after new ownership as the location is ideal for the area. We've all had so many cool memories here. Hanging with friends and family, NFL Football Sunday's, St. Patrick's Day after parties. Summer Weekend Afternoon Live Music. Unfortunately Covid put a kibosh on most things and calmed the activities down somewhat. Despite the calmed down atmosphere this spot is still one of our go-to's for the occasional drink. As for the food itself, it always seemed basic and not on par with food options from back in the day. It's apparent that improvements on food are trying to be made, so good luck to them on improving. As for the staff, never any issues there, they've always been on point. Some are longtime employees, so you get to know them over the years. Despite some things here and there we are glad that you remain an ol' faithful in our Neck of the woods. 3.5

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    Jimmy Ryan's

    Jimmy Ryan's

    2.5(42 reviews)
    2.3 miCountry Club
    $$

    This is a nice place to get drinks & food. It's above par bar food I've almost eaten here every day…read morerecently. Wings great try honey sriracha, burger large you will be over full. Salad fresh and fries yummy

    I have fond memories of my visits to Jimmy Ryan's years ago! Having a party with girlfriends and…read moreordering the "Whole Shebang" platter of appetizers was awesome! We revisited this neighborhood staple yesterday for lunch and was a little disappointed! First, when you walk in, it's dark, I mean really dark, the lighting and decor. We went to sit in a booth that was "aged". To say this place needs a spruce up is an understatement! Even their awning outside is tattered and worn. But we are here for the food! Now realize that we are in a Pub Restaurant, so my review recognizes it's not a fine dining establishment. I loved that they had my harvest ale and they even rimmed it with honey and cinnamon without batting an eye lash, kudos to the bartender! We started with soups, a crock of French onion soup that had me nervous when I first saw the croutons atop instead of bread, but it worked, it was pretty darn good! Now the Soup of the day was chicken vegetable, and even though it was full of fresh chicken and veggies, it had a peculiar taste to it, I believe coming from the peas and green beans in it. It also could have had some rice or pasta to make it better. Onto our entrees! Before I bite into this subject I just want to say our server "Eleni" was very sweet and appeasing and did the right thing at the end, more on that later. The hot open faced turkey Sandwich was good with fresh roasted, thinly sliced turkey with a good gravy on the side. The home made mashed potatoes were delicious as well. Unfortunately, my entree was a disaster! I asked for steak quesadillas with the sour cream and salsa on the side. It arrived plated with a full onion slice and tomato slice on the side on a bed of lettuce (not quite sure what they were for. Garnish?) Now I stated my concerns to our server of getting my steak medium and not over done but alas the steak was like fatty liver! Then orangey salsa also was sub par, thin and bland. Eleni did the right thing though and took it off the check. The prices were reasonable, service good but ambiance and food needs improvement. I'll return in a couple of years and hope they considered my recommendations.

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