Sandbar, located in the heart of the village in Cold Spring Harbor, features a polished coastal casual ambiance that creates a sleek backdrop for elaborate American cuisine from both land and sea. The menu, created by Executive Chef Guy Reuge, combines local fare, tavern favorites and seafood specialties into refined dishes that provide everyday elegance. Seasonal ingredients are prominently featured alongside year-round edibles while modern opulence collides with classic comfort foods.
Upscale option with a sleek, nautical theme offers an American menu of seafood & classy pub bites.
Jo T
Food was delicious and came out quick. Service was excellent. The chickpea fries were so unique and some of the best apps i’ve ever had. Burger was cooked to a perfect medium and fries were crisp. The duck tacos tasted like pho and the octupus was great texturally. Regular oysters tasted better than the premium oysters in my opinion. Sidebar salad with steak was also great, the steak was perfect. Love the free bread and butter too!
… moreWilliamjk98
We went to Sandbar for the first time on Valentine’s Day. Found it randomly and thought it looked nice. I have to say it was definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. The service was fantastic. The restaurant gave all the women a long stemmed rose which I thought was fantastic and a real classy move. I cannot wait to go back, immediately became one of my favorite restaurants.
… moreDan Y.
My first impression of Sandbar was its high ceilings and the series of paintings on the walls depicting the beauty of Cold Spring Harbor. My wife ordered the grilled Faroe Island salmon, while I chose the 1890 Burger. The chef clearly knows how to prepare salmon—the skin was perfectly crisp, and the garnishes were thoughtfully selected to enhance its flavor. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium. We also ordered coffee and the Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée, which was the best dessert we have had recently. The dishes at Sandbar were both delicious and beautifully presented. The service was also attentive.
… moreAriola Kantarakis
I recently visited this restaurant and was very pleased. The interior is cozy, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. The food is delicious and fresh, the portions are generous, and the service is attentive and friendly. A great place to meet friends or spend an evening in a comfortable setting. ️✨
… moreBrandon D
Had my anniversary dinner with my girlfriend here about a week ago. Right when you walk in the door you are greeted with a warm welcome by the hostess who also offered to take our jackets. the food options were fantastic and the atmosphere had a cozy/classy feel about it which we much appreciated. the food was amazing and feeling, not to mention the great brewed beer they offer. Our server Brandon was especially excellent, made us awesome suggestions, what to pair certain plates with….etc and was very friendly and humorous. Would definitely come back soon. A dinning experience my girlfriend and I won’t forget anytime soon. very well done.
… moreColleen York
The perfect trifecta. Food, service and atmosphere, plus a big bonus – the best classic rock playlist in the background. Loved the Led Zeppelin playing while I enjoyed the delicious crab cake and a bottle of Nebbiolo. Three out of town Michiganders were steered here and it did not disappoint! We’ll try to come back!
… morePaula Caravelli
Enjoyed a great private wine pairing evening at Sandbar some years ago. The food was wonderful, as were the wines that accompanied dishes. We’ve been back numerous times since, and it keeps getting better. Their Whalebone cocktail, with grapefruit juice and gin, is a favorite. The appetizers are delightful and we never tire of their Duck Tacos or Sandbar Salad. They just added Crab Cakes and an Octopus dish- both great additions. We also tried two new entrees, Soy Glazed Cod and Frutti di Mare with linguini, and both were terrific. If you have room for dessert, try their Tres Leches.
A charming venue with comfortable seats and great service. We will be back!
… moreM Scotto
It was basically a nice experience but they don’t pay attention to the details in your reservation. I specifically mentioned it was a birthday celebration and nothing was mentioned the entire evening. Most places will give you a complimentary small token dessert to commemorate the occasion but nothing was ever said. Other than that it was okay.
Service was friendly and fast. They let us have time to decide on what we wanted and the courses were brought out very spaced out. First we ordered two drinks. I got the figgy old fashioned which was really good and my girlfriend got a special martini. Sorry I forgot the name. They brought out the drinks which were very well made.
For an appetizer we ordered half dozen raw clams on a half shell and the avocado toast with burrata. Both were excellent. The avocado toast is very tasty but pricey for what you got. $20. The raw clams on the half shell were extremely fresh and pleasantly presented with fresh shaved horseradish cocktail sauce lemon and a wine vinaigrette, that was $15. They brought us out bread before the mea;l one slice each and never asked if we wanted more. The butter for the bread was frozen solid and we needed a jackhammer to separate it and we had to wait quite some time to spread it on the bread.
Main course, my girlfriend ordered the Berkshire pork chop which was excellent and cooked perfectly. I ordered the filet mignon kabobs over orzo. I really don’t think it was filet mignon because not only did it not taste like filet mignon but it was tough and grizzly. Quite disappointing. We didn’t order dessert because frankly we didn’t want anymore.
The bill came to $230 with tip. Overall not worth it. We chose this place because there was an article on the internet that name it one of the top 10 romantic restaurants on Long Island. The Ambiance was nice but it really wasn’t that romantic. Won’t be going back.
… moreAmanda Lapidus
I just used the private room at the Sandbar for my mother’s surprise birthday party and can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience. They worked with me to create the perfect menu where everyone was raving about the food. I was able to decorate the room exactly how I wanted it and they even provided a birthday message to my mother on the menu. Check out the pictures. The women had such a great time that many of them were supposed to leave to attend another party commitment but ended up staying to the end. The staff was incredible, accommodating and made this process as easy as possible. It was a group of 17 women and a fantastic experience. I recommend them for private events and would definitely use The Sandbar again. Thank you!
… moreVivian A. Herman
I went for lunch with my family. We ordered the seafood tower, salads, peas fries were fun, tacos were great, shrimp and grits were ok shrimp was overdone. Desserts were the right size and tasteful.
The service was on point very attentive. Beautiful atmosphere.
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