Swept Away

Been here a few times and good enough that we keep giving it another try. What has been «drawing us» lately is the Oystersfest on Monday. The Oysters are great and the shuckers are super nice! Oysters are a bit pricey (I know what oysters cost, and it’s definitely the markup that’s steep). I agree with previous reviews that the menu is somewhat limited in the seafood area. Shouldn’t bee too difficult to add some flounder, cod or an occasional seasonal special. This week we visited and my wife got the roasted beet salad — we love beets, but these tasted «off». Ya know, that sort of acidic, going sour taste. When I asked the waitress if they were roasted in house she said «no they come in a big bag». Well that bag must have been opened way too long. Come on guys, roasting FRESH beets is so easy and so much better!

I have only been here once, I met a friend for dinner. The menu had a lot of variety. The food was good, service was good. It is a little pricey. The striped bass was really good. It was a very cozy atmosphere. I look forward to going back. There gourmet mac and cheese is great.

Mediocre at best. I see no reason to come back. The service was the only reason why I gave it three stars. We ordered all seafood considering it was a seafood restaurant. The best part of the meal was the Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita, highly recommend.

Not thrilled with the seafood. Had quite a few things and everything fell short. I’d wait the extra time for fat fish or captain bill’s instead.

Came here for a nice dinner and left hungry and pissed off. Started out nice, with a table outside and good drinks. We asked about the five spice tuna appetizer and ordered it after being told it was a tar tar. We received sliced, spice crusted tuna on top of seaweed salad. Disappointing since it wasn’t what we were expecting, but still really good. Between the time we ordered, had the appetizer delivered and the plate cleared we never saw the waitress again. She finally came back and said she would go check on our appetizer, and seemed surprised we had already received and finished it. She left and came back again with our dinners. My husband ordered the skirt steak medium rare, cut into it and it was well done. When she finally came to check on us he said it wasn’t how he ordered it and the waitress proceded to take his fork and knife and start cutting it down the middle and telling him to keep looking! She then walked away! We waited 10 minutes before she came back again and finally took it back to the kitchen, before coming right back to insist that the middle was medium rare and lecturing him on how there’s no other way to cook medium rare. When he said he orders steak all the time and this is not medium rare she again started arguing with him and called over the hostess to try and get her to tell us that it is cooked how he ordered it! She finally took away the steak and disappeared again. At this point we were more angry at how she was treating us then about the steak. One of the owners came out and asked what the problem was then went to the kitchen to check on the steak. He came back to offer to make him something else, at this point it was almost 30 mins after he had first complained, my food was getting cold and we were done. We asked to box up my food and for the check. Almost 10 minutes after I received the food boxed the waitress came back and waved the check in my husbands face saying «you know this wasn’t my fault!» We paid the check and left. It took all I had not to start yelling back at her. Basically, worst experience I’ve ever had with a waitress, I will never be going back, and will make sure everyone I know hears about this.

Really not good, wait staff inattentive, we had to find our own utensils. There was no seasoning, except for dollups of balsamic vinegar glaze. The prices were well over the quality of service and food.

Wanted to check this place out so we went on a Monday night & it was not crowded; definitely a few tables open. Well… we were behind 1 other couple at the hostess stand waiting for 10 minutes & not once did anyone greet us or say that they would be right with us. If your busy or understaffed understandable however at least greet your customers. Not rushing back here.

Came to Swept Away with my gf on a rainy Saturday night. That obviously kept the crowd down because it’s in an ideal location for a nice Summer night. It’s a small place with excellent food and service. It’s a little pricey too and the acoustics are not good for one on one conversation. But, it’s a really neat place. The striped bass was out of this world good. The drinks were good too. The service was excellent. We really felt very much at home. It’s that kind of atmosphere. Thank you to all the people there.

I went here for their gourmet mac and cheese night that was accompanied by a glass of wine for $ 10. I was impressed. My mac and cheese had andouille sausage and jalapeño peppers. Not spicy at all but very delish. I have to come back here to try their other mac and cheese dishes as well as their burger night.

Ate outside on the small porch. Very accommodating staff. Seafood Hummus was delicious. Broiled seafood platter for me, Pistachio Salmon for husband. Very tasty Special requests accommodated with no problem. Lots of interesting specials to try another night. As another reviewed said, would appreciate some updated music… and we’re seniors! Look for discounts on line. Can’t wait to return.

I’ve always passed this place since I frequent the Bay Shore marina. First time there. I was intrigued about the $ 10 gourmet mac and cheese special. Found out about it on the internet. Décor was lovely. Ambiance was nice. My server was great. Friendly staff. Food came out promptly and was delicious. My only complaints: please play jazz music for your diners. I’m not a fan of Billy Joel and the older gentlemen that works there. I’m going to assume was the owner. Didn’t thank us as we left. Other then that I will definitely be back.

I guess they are trying, but it’s just not working for me. New menu? New people in the kitchen?
The menu is now very limited with virtually no seafood. Not much choice of meats either. Prices are great and specials abound (i.e $ 10 mac and cheese dinners) discount programs too…
But our meals were barely acceptable and the lack of appealing choices makes a quick return unlikely.

First time here. Enjoyed burger night and enjoyed the service and atmosphere. Definitely will come back.

A really nice dinner. Nice vibe, bar and atmosphere. Would come again. Waitress vet nice and attentive. Great band too. Would loved to come back in the summer. Nice beer selection.

Great bar and restaurant! Fantastic service. Great people! Cheers. Perfect place for music and cool seaside atmosphere. Download their free mobile app.

We have tried Swept Away a few times now. We have been increasingly disappointed each time we’ve gone and always decide to give it another chance because we want so badly to like it. Sadly, after tonight’s meal, my fiancé and I have vowed to never go back. Aesthetically, the restaurant is beautiful with a beachy feel and warm atmosphere. The meal on the other hand was disappointing to say the least, with the free bread being the highlight of the meal. The mussels, which have been one of the things that we actually enjoyed in the past, tonight were simply terrible. They were gritty and hard, if that’s even a thing. My «broiled shrimp» came in a coffee mug and was very obviously microwaved shrimp with a watery «sauce»? My fiancé got a burger and said that it was pretty good, so there’s that. The bottle of Malbec from the menu that we ordered was not the bottle that we received and there was no explanation as to why. Also, when asked the waitresses opinion on whether to get the Spinach gnocchi with roasted eggplant and artichokes or the lobster ravioli with a cream brandy sauce, she told me that the two dishes were «pretty much the same» and offered no further assistance.
In summation, this time we mean it when we say we are not going back. If only fat fish was open year round…

I had the lobster ravioli and let me tell you, it was the best lobster ravioli I have had anywhere. I tried pieces from a few other plates as well; the lobster Mac n cheese, and the crab cakes. Both of those were delicious as well, but nothing topped the ravioli. The staff was polite, there was plenty of parking, and out food came in a reasonable amount of time. I will definitely be returning here!

I love the updated décor since their renovation. I’ve had a few good meals here so far, but my most recent one was the best! I had the broiled seafood platter combo. It was fresh and filling. The mussels were better the first time around, but we still ate them all!

Pretentious staff, over priced drinks, subpar food, disappointing live music, not at all accommodating. I would not recommend this spot to anyone.