Best Casual Restaurants in Brookhaven

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AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanJapaneseSpanish

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Suffolk

Neighborhoods

BellportBlue PointBrookhavenCenter MorichesHolbrookPatchogue

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

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Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Painters' Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(1347)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Continental • Brookhaven

Booked 9 times today

Please return soon for more information about Painters' Restaurant located on S. Country Rd. in Brookhaven, NY.

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2. Porters on the Lane

4.5

Awesome(1009)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bellport

Booked 10 times today

PORTERS on the lane For Reservations or Info: (631) 803-6067Hours: Monday-Thursday 4pm • Friday-Sunday 12pm PORTERS is located on the south shore of L.I in Historic Bellport Village. Daily Specials alongside an array of menu options for dine in or take out, day drinking or night capping. Catering options for on and off-premise events. The restaurant has seasonal outdoor seating, three dining room spaces and a full bar serving Wine to Select Spirits. Our Libations on the lane Menu offers Classic and Seasonal Cocktails. Tinis, Linis, Marys, Mosas n Mules. Crafts on Draft • Bottles of Bub • Cans of Suds Spritz-ahhs • Sangrias and Slushies. For those who prefer Mild vs Wild our Non-Alcoholic drink options are fit for the NO or LO Aficionados with Mocktails, Specialty Sodas, Espresso, Cappuccino's Coffees, Teas and Lemonades you'll Love to Love @PORTERS on the lane

3. La Buena Vida

4.6

Exceptional(169)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Center Moriches

Authentic Spanish Restaurant now open! Make a reservation today! Specializing in seafood and chops. Happy Hour Food & Drink specials Tuesday - Friday 4:00 - 7:00 PM.Prix Fixe Menu Tues-Thurs 4:00 - 7:00 pmTapas Tuesdays!! Discounted Tapas items & $4 Margaritas

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4. ITA Kitchen - Patchogue

4.4

Awesome(365)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Patchogue

Booked 27 times today

ITA Kitchen offers innovative Italian American cuisine in a lively restaurant atmosphere. Whether it's a date night or dinner with family and friends, ITA kitchen is the perfect destination for a night out.

5. Karvers Grille

4.7

Exceptional(1819)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Patchogue

Booked 26 times today

We are not just another restaurant, we are your neighbors, your friends, your next-door chefs & your down-the-street bartenders. We believe in a craft approach of the highest-quality ingredients, which is why we work with local farms & partners & our chalkboards always feature specialties items that just came through the door. From our signature flavors & daily eats, to our down-home cocktails & local drafts, we constantly look to provide you with new favorites.

6. Locale

4.6

Exceptional(707)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Patchogue

Booked 3 times today

Locale is an Italian Gastropub located in the heart of Patchogue Village. We specialize in delicious Italian favorites such as chicken milanese and veal saltimbocca, as well as gourmet, hand-made pizzettes, all served in a hip environment with top-notch service. We offer an extensive wine list and several local beers on draft.

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7. Stella Trattoria & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1207)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Blue Point

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Stella Trattoria! Join us for some of the very best Italian inspired dishes and cocktails in Blue Point, NY.Whether enjoying the dining room or the bar, you will find a warm comfortable atmosphere free from tension and pressure, a place where friends can meet, relax, spend time and enjoy great Italian food, fun, and entertainment.

8. WhiskeyNeat

4.5

Awesome(69)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Patchogue

Booked 4 times today

We’re a food-focused restaurant drawing inspiration from across the culinary landscape—from fine dining and steakhouses, to food trucks, and even grandma’s kitchen—to deliver an innovative menu in a fun and relaxed environment. And we have some whiskey too...

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9. Ruta Oaxaca - Patchogue

4.8

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Patchogue

Booked 5 times today

Our StoryThe goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022.Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous.Visit us at our locations inAstoria 929-349-1228Patchogue 631-569-2233Woodbury 516-515-9620Brooklyn 718-576-1507

10. Mamma Lombardi's

4.6

Exceptional(560)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Holbrook

Booked 15 times today

Mamma Lombardi's is a family-owned traditional Italian restaurant. The Lombardi family has been actively serving food in Long Island for over 40 years. This little eatery has built its reputation on incredible Neapolitan recipes and a totally scratch kitchen. Mamma Lombardi's is a natural fit for large groups, as family dining is such a staple of Italian culture. The restaurant even has several private event spaces where diners can celebrate any occasion.Mamma Lombardi's menu is divided between lunch, dinner and the pizzeria. Pizza is such a versatile dish in the hands of the Mamma Lombardi's kitchen staff that it got its own menu with dozens of recipes as well as having a build-your-own option. The main dinner menu contains all of the classic Italian dishes diners could want: spaghetti carbonara, grilled filet mignon, chicken parmesan, chicken bolognese, penne with shrimp and veal milanese just to name a few.

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From verified diners like you

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Robert
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Consistent good quality & service Always a good time
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Porters on the LanePrice: Expensive• American• Bellport
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4.5
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Chris
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food, the service, the presentation ... all fantastic!
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ITA Kitchen - PatchoguePrice: Moderate• Italian• Patchogue
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4.4
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robertVIP
New York City •101 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Always a good lunch at Karvers. Waiter was on point
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Karvers GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Patchogue
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4.7
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Tammy
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
Never disappoints. I’ve become a regular now because it’s so good especially the desserts. There’s always a few good specials along with regulars. The crème brûlée is out of this world.
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Painters' RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Continental• Brookhaven
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4.4
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TERESA
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Had a wonderful dinner for my husband's birthday last night. We loved everything and definitely come back . The food was incredible.The service with our waitress was excellent. She was absolutely fantastic. The chef Luis was as always very attentive and so friendly and made sure we got exactly what we want .Everything was amazing !
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La Buena VidaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Center Moriches
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4.6

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