South Ocean Grill

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   Joelle

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointed is an understatement. I personally chose this restaurant for my mother’s 60th birthday. The food had been amazing the last time I had gone (about 2 years ago). I am so beyond embarrassed and upset with how awful the night had gone. First of all the restaurant was freezing. There were many people wearing their coats inside while eating. Honestly, we looked past that almost immediately. The first issue we had was my fiancé found a hair in his espresso martini. Gross, but he removed it and didn’t even mention it, because we still were hopeful for a good meal. Appetizers were mediocre, but nothing to complain about. Our issues were with the entrees. My fiancé ordered a smash burger which was honestly laughable for $20. It wasn’t a smash burger at all. Two thick and without exaggeration, tiny White Castle sized burgers stacked on top of eachother on a MASSIVE bun in comparison to the burger. Even our waitress agreed it was shameful. They agreed to remake his burger but literally as soon as it came out I found a tomato in my already half eaten chicken paillard that had a STICKER on it! They did the right thing by removing both the burger and chicken dish off our bill. However, my fiancé didn’t even touch or take home his re-made burger and both of my parents and I were so disgusted and left the rest of our meals. They said there are new chefs in the kitchen. Honestly for $200 (with the two meals being taken off) I am utterly disgusted. What was supposed to be a huge milestone birthday and nice dinner for my beautiful mom was completely ruined. Had to stop for other food on the way home. I will literally never go back here. What a shame for this used to be an amazing restaurant.
   

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   JanineK

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Timing of food served and quality of tuna i had was amazing
   

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   Peter

   New York City

   40 reviews

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   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This will always be one of our favorite places. The food, service and coziness make us come back again and again.
   

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   Blanca

   New York City

   34 reviews

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   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on October 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was great and because it was Halloween there were very few diners. We've been here numerous times, but we always go during restaurant week because it can be very expensive. The location is in a residential area near the Great South Bay. The mushroom, goat cheese,spinach, caramelized flaatbread is my favorite and always on the regular menu. Some ordered the chimichurri steak with French fries and it was definitely a hit. The meatloaf special was very good too. The desserts were very good too with the tres leches cake with Baileys was the favorite. Although the restaurant is in transition the service & food were consistently good! My photos always fail to upload.
   

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   Donna

   New York City

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on October 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   South Ocean Grill in Patchogue is consistant for food and service. Both being great! The food is fresh and delicious. The meals are served within a reasonable time frame and at the same time. No one is ever left sitting there, waiting for their food to come. The service is friendly and attentive. We also find them to be very accommodating with anyone with an allergy. We had a very nice chat with one of the owners and they have some new and exciting things coming in the near future. We will be back soon.
   

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   Briana

   New York City

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent meal! Cozy restaurant , will definitely come back here again.
   

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   Barbara

   New York City

   5 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 4, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I was not happy with the restaurant. It took over half an hour for my dinner to be served. I ordered one of the specials, which was Shrimp & Scallop Fra Diavolo. It was supposed to come with garlic bread. When my dinner was served, I had to ask for the bread. When the server finally brought it to me, it was a hamburger roll, slightly toasted, and no garlic. The shrimp was about the size of a half an inch. No salad or soup and it cost $45 for a hamburger roll and tiny shrimp. Needless to say, I will not be returning to that restaurant.
   

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   Gina

   New York City

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 3, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food— my party all ordered different dishes and everything was excellent. The hot cookie skillet is a MUST! The service was excellent, too. Friendly and helpful waitstaff. Can’t wait to go back!
   

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   GildaM

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on September 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had delicious food and absolutely perfect service. Can't wait to go back!
   

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    Briton

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Great dinner, thank you. Food and staff were awesome.
    

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