Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Islip

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanFish

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Suffolk

Neighborhoods

Bay ShoreCommackSayvilleSmithtownWest Islip

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Captain Bill's

4.8

Exceptional(2073)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bay Shore

Booked 8 times today

Treat those you love to casual, yet elegant waterfront dining on the Great South Bay at Captain Bill's, where you can savor the spectacular sunset over the water while enjoying a fresh daily selection of clams, oysters and fresh local fish along with live Maine lobsters from our lobster tank. We also specialize in premium aged steaks and prime rib, prepared just the way you like it. If you are looking for a lighter bite, join us in our bar where we offer a menu featuring baby lamb chops, shrimp quesadillas and the best burger in town. Wind down the work week on Friday's happy hour with discounted house drinks, domestic beer and wine(Happy Hour Tues-Fri, 4-7). Every Sunday, Captain Bill's presents one of Long Islands premier brunch buffets. Featuring unlimited Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Champagne as well as an extensive buffet. Bring your friends and family for a wonderful Sunday Brunch by the harbor. (Deck and Window tables will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis)

2. Pecado Mexican

4.6

Exceptional(512)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Bay Shore

Booked 8 times today

Pecado is highly acclaimed modern Mexican restaurant known for its menu featuring bold flavors and high quality. Offering a sophisticated experience, Pecado will be the perfect place for any occasion. Crafting cocktails use only fresh, seasonal ingredients and offers a vast selection of the finest tequilas and mezcals, as well as a rotating selection of wines from across South America. Whether it’s lunch with a friend, dinner with your family, or a date night hot spot, this is the place to be. With brunch, lunch, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

3. Whalers

4.7

Exceptional(1362)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bay Shore

Booked 3 times today

We’re so excited to bring Whalers to Bay Shore and share our love of amazing food and great drinks with the community. Our menu is modern American cuisine, so you’ll find the classics that you’re used to but with our own little spin. In addition to our casual dining and nightlife, we also offer full catering services. With huge windows and views of the Great South Bay, Whalers will be the perfect location to host your next event!We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but we cannot guarantee where you will be seated. Additionally, reservations are unavailable for dockside dining, as outdoor tables are first come first serve.Whalers is modern and fresh with a nod to what it’s like growing up on the Great South Bay. Located right in the middle of the action down on Maple Ave, we are looking forward to getting customers who live locally, but also those who are heading over to Fire Island. We look forward to serving you!

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4. Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(6963)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Smithtown

Booked 65 times today

Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi is a hot spot for its exceptional service, quality food, and amazing ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its outstanding menu, top-notch steaks and sushi, and a beautifully designed, warm atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the excellent service, delicious food, and great energy, making it a perfect place for special occasions or just a fun night out.

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5. Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7

Exceptional(1874)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • West Islip

Booked 23 times today

Upscale option for Mexican fare and cocktails, with private dining available, and a kids' menu.

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6. Mannino's Italian Kitchen & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1423)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Commack

Booked 27 times today

Mannino's Italian Kitchen & Lounge is a hot spot because of its authentic Italian cuisine, fantastic service, and excellent ambiance. The reviews are consistently glowing, with many customers praising the delicious food, attentive staff, and beautiful setting. It's also loved for its great value, with most reviewers giving it a perfect score. It's a favorite among the locals in Commack and highly recommended by many.

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7. Butera's Restaurant of Sayville

4.6

Exceptional(1449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sayville

Booked 5 times today

Butera's Restaurant of Sayville is a full service, fine dining "Family-Style" Italian restaurant serving seafood, steaks, veal, chicken and pastas dishes. "Family-style" dining affords groups the opportunity to sample many dishes at one time. We also serve individual portions upon request. We have a full bar and extensive wine list as well as an assortment of homemade desserts. There is sidewalk seating in beautiful downtown Sayville when the weather permits. Our lounge dining room provides private dining for groups of 25 - 40. We also cater larger parties in our other two dining rooms. Off-premise catering is a specialty of Butera's. Please join us for lunch. We have Italian dishes, focaccia sandwiches, burgers and wraps with an Italian slant. as well as wonderful composed salads. Lunch is done individually.

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HowardH
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great lunch experience on a nice day. Would recommend highly.
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Captain Bill'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bay Shore
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4.8
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RichVIP
New York City •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
William, the server was very attentive and good and the food was excellent
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Blackstone SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Melville
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4.7
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Rachel
Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Thank you to Sebastian for a wonderful experience this evening! Excellent service.
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WhalersPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bay Shore
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4.7
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Carol
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great staff service food and drinks! Excellent !!!
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Insignia Prime Steak & SushiPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Smithtown
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4.7
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Arleen
New York State •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall a fantastic experience Our server was wonderful Food was superb The menu was diverse My one and only issue was that the music was SO LOUD Difficult to carry on a conversation
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Pecado MexicanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Bay Shore
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4.6

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