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The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails, Sayville, NY

The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5
4.5
269 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Child-friendly
Full service restaurant experience with lively bar. Accomodating for any occasion. Private party room available.

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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
  • Area
    Sayville
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails shines with "delicious food," "wonderful service," and a "cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fantastic" menu, including standout dishes like the BLT, lobster ravioli, and short rib. With attentive staff and a welcoming ambiance, it's a "highly recommended" spot for date nights or family gatherings.

269 Reviews
  1. Jolene

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Perfect portion sizes. Quick service

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  2. James

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Came here for Valentines Day with my Fiancé, was looking forward to try it out for the first time. We were sat quickly, greeted within minutes and received our drinks relatively fast. Our entire order was taken within 10 minutes of being there and received our appetizers about 15 minutes later. We got the jumbo pretzel and the bacon wrapped filet mignon tips. Pretzel was good, bacon wrapped filet was okay. Took about 50 minutes to receive our entrees, which to me was a bit long, even for Valentine’s Day where they did not seem THAT busy. My fiancé had the gnocchi in vodka sauce and I ordered the short ribs. His entree was pretty good, but the short rib seemed like it went in a bath of salt. The 1 bite of short rib I took with the Demi Glacé on it had enough salt in that one bite, for that entire dish lol I’ve been in the restaurant industry for 17 years and am currently a General manager of 2 restaurants. If I knew a guest had an issue with a dish, 1. I would address the guest 2. I would not let the server handle the situation in which was not smooth on his part at all. I originally asked for his opinion on what to get, after sending my meal back, his response to me was “ha guess you should have gotten the other dish”. Word of advice from one general manager too another, 1, have your cooks taste their food, 2. As a general manager , interact with your guests and correct situations. I will not be returning.

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  3. Joseph

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was great, but tonight was a very long dinner. The wait times from the kitchen were excessive. Food came out perfectly cooked and there were busy, but it was almost 2 hours for dinner.

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  4. Samantha

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and there were so many menu options! Bingo night was fun too

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  5. Melissa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, great food, great atmosphere!! Will definitely be back!

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  6. Paul

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drink. Great service. What more could you ask for?

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  7. Melissa

    VIP

    New York City

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Staff were very nice and attentive; restaurant was packed and everyone appeared to be enjoying. Good selection of food and beverage at reasonable prices.

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  8. Laurie

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great a service!!! Love it there. Can’t wait to go back

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  9. Marie

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Typical bar experience Food was good. Serive excellent.

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  10. MaryLynn

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely incredible. One of the best meals I’ve had in a while. The cocktails were equally delicious!

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The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.5 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
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98 Main St, Sayville, NY 11782-2504

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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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