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The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails, Sayville, NY

The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6
4.6
237 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighborhood gem
Full service restaurant experience with lively bar. Accomodating for any occasion. Private party room available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (631) 567-6345
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nicholas Serta
  • Neighborhood
    Sayville
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Kid-friendly

  • Suffolk

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails delivers consistently "great service" and "delicious food," making it a local favorite. Patrons praise the engaging staff and welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers standout dishes like the zucchini flower appetizer and fried chicken sandwich. Enjoy fun cocktails and a lively environment, perfect for group gatherings.

237 Reviews
  1. Gina

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation for a high top table, it was accepted but did not get the high top table. Service was very friendly!

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  2. Patti

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Wayward. Food was delicious. Service was very good as well.

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  3. Robert

    New York State

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great to see the former spot we all know and loved have a sweet second act! The Wayward is a welcomed addition to our little speck of the world we call Sayville. The staff is outstanding, friendly, and make you feel like family. The food is the bonus. Weekly specials and an added Sunday Brunch make this a weekly stop for my family and I. See you soon!

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  4. Kathleen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven't been here since they first opened. At that time, their menu was very limited for obvious reasons. Since then, the expansion has been great and everything we tried from drinks to appetizers to entrees was fantastic. It was a wonderful night - definitely going back!

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  5. Patricia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fun playing bingo. Food was good but overall was pricey

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  6. Mikaela

    Upstate NY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Wayward has become my go - to for almost everything. Too lazy to cook? Wayward. Want to watch the game? Wayward? Going out on the town? Let’s start at Wayward. The food is prepared and created the same every single time, I have never once had an issue. The drinks are delicious and refreshing, my new addiction is the pumpkin espresso martini. Overall, great place, delicious food, and a staff made of people who actually care.

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  7. Gene

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and fun cocktails. Service is wonderful. Love the Wayward.

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  8. Brian

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One in our party ordered a seafood special. The first time it came out it was too undercooked. The second attempt was cooked, but still not good. One of our group had a cocktail that was not great.

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  9. Butch

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at The Wayward. Last night food and drinks were perfect!! Service was exceptional.

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  10. giovanni

    New York City

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tasty and hot. The waitress was very nice and attentive

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The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.6 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

98 Main St, Sayville, NY 11782-2504

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sayville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicholas Serta
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (631) 567-6345
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