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The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
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96 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 96 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(53)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(65)
- fit for foodies(51)
- vibrant bar scene(30)
- hot spot(29)
- special occasion(22)
- romantic(20)
The Brass Rail - Locust Valley Reviews List
Review 1 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Hit & Miss
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been here many times before, and looked forward to coming for Restaurant Week. Not sure if it was just because they overbooked, or because his talented chefs are now at their new restaurant, but it was definitely not up to par. My boyfriend ordered the split pea soup, which was thin and lime green in color as well as tasteless. He sent it back for mozzerella and tomato, and was brought a salad instead. I had the lobster spring rolls which were good but sparse. His entree, the bolognese, was tasteless as well. Also- they crammed the tables on top of one another. I had to move my table to let the people next to me into their seats. Quite different from my previous experiences at this restaurant, and I won't be back!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot in Locust Valley!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Brass Rail as delicious. Went there on a Friday night with my girlfriend and another couple and the service was great and food was even better. THey have a great offering on the menu - very eclectic with nice combinations of veggies/side dishes. Definitely recommend!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 3 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
May 1 LI Dining Week
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had been here once before in another restaurant life this time took advantage of the wekly special: Chicken cordo bleu and Mahi 3 COURSE MEAL it was very good. I would have liked a little more spirited stuffing in my chicken (speck and gruyere a little light) and my wife would have liked a bit more spice in the blackened Mahi. They have a good handle on their cooking and food quality and the service follow up across the board was spot on.
Very varied menu wiorth a return trip, Gary.."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service, reasonable prices.A DEFINITE PLACE TO GO TO AGAIN."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The GEM in Locust Valley, NY
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love to come to Locust Valley to The Brass Rail, what .a great find. We come from Farmingdale, wish it was closer, but well worth the ride.
We have been there many, many times for dinner and special family occasions. Wed night it was for our birthdays and Mothers Day, we had Robbi as a server, very sweet, professional and put a birthday candle in dessert, without asking, sweet! Would highly recommend to everyone, and have.
It was noises because a very large group came in that couldn't all be sat int he bar area, but we didn't mind, it was fun! See you again soon, The Wilson's. This place is so busy, if you want a romantic dinner come early!!!"
We have been there many, many times for dinner and special family occasions. Wed night it was for our birthdays and Mothers Day, we had Robbi as a server, very sweet, professional and put a birthday candle in dessert, without asking, sweet! Would highly recommend to everyone, and have.
It was noises because a very large group came in that couldn't all be sat int he bar area, but we didn't mind, it was fun! See you again soon, The Wilson's. This place is so busy, if you want a romantic dinner come early!!!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 6 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
food was very good service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food was very good service warm and attentive. one mistake with a substitution for one of 4 diners"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2010
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Review 7 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall, a great dining experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, a great dining experience. We'll be back soon!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always great food and a good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always great food and a good time"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very nice dining experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice dining experience except my 8:15pm reservations turned into a 8:55pm seating on Saturday night April 6th."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 10 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ate at the Brass Rail early
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ate at the Brass Rail early on a Friday night. From the street, it doesn't look like much but the ambiance and decor inside are terrific if a little small. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The menu has lots of wonderful choices, including small bites and full entrees. Our meals (both steak dishes) were terrific--the food here is excellent. By the time we left, the place was hopping--very crowded with a lively bar scene upfront. Highly recommended."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have been to Brass Rail more
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have been to Brass Rail more than a half dozen times and each time we go we reminded as to why we love this retaurant. Great service, great foood and great ambiance. Tables are not on top of eachother, you can actually have conversations and are able to hear eachother and great round table so everyone is a part of the conversation. This last time I asked the waiter if the bartender could make me a jalepeno margarita which was not on the menu, he told me no problem they actually have the fresh jalepenos and the drink was amazing. Any special requests or changes to dishes were met perfectly and with a smile."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time here. Loved the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time here. Loved the food!! We were 5 people and we all thoroughly loved what we ordered. Would have preferred to sit in the back room but the round table we had by the bar was fine. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
hostess was fabulous. waiter
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"hostess was fabulous. waiter seemed to have an off night... food good."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
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Review 15 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food at a great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food at a great value. Enjoyable experience."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
DISAPPOINTING!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I haven eaten at the Brass Rail on the average of once a week for the past few years. Our last experience was not what we have come to expect. We had a different server who was lovely however when we got the bill there was what we felt to be an over charge. When we told the waitress about it she referred it to the restaurant manager whom was unfamiliar to us. She insisted that we had not been overcharged, but then proceeded to tell us that she would take off the charge for " this time.". How insulting!! Brass Rail will no longer be on our short list of favorite restaurants."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2008
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Review 17 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place. Great food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place. Great food. Great prices. I go several times a month."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 18 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I will be back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was my first time dinning at the Brass Rail & I was suprised at the quality of the food. The lobster bisque had real chunks of lobster & was served in a large soap tureen. The ceasar salad was large enough to split & the addition of ham was a nice touch. The skirt steak was probably the best I have ever eaten. I was 2 full 4 desert but they looked great."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brass Rail continues to thrive
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always crowded, always cordial, great food and friendly ambiance. Reserve well ahead!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, fair prices and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, fair prices and slow service. It was ok and didn't detract from our evening. Will be back for sure."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
early seating, very rushed,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"early seating, very rushed, if we did not ordrer dessert we would have been out of the door in less than an hour. food was excellent"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 22 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My family and I enjoyed our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family and I enjoyed our experience at the Brass Rail. We thought the prices were reasonable and the food delicious. Service was good although the table we dined at was too busy with staff walking by delivering food all night due to its location near the kitchen. However, it will not deter us from going back if I can sit on the other side of the room."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ahhh....The Brass Rail
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this restaurant. Small and intimate and great vibes. The food is always consistent. It's a home away from home. Small plates are great. Just a wonderful place to dine."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
When I was called to confirm
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When I was called to confirm the reservation for valentines day, I was told besides a regular menu there would also be a priix fix menu.
When we sat down there was only one menu the prix fix valentine menu and no prices on what it would cost per person. I don't eat lobster there were no substitutions on the appetizer. We ordered stake that my wife could not eat because of the pepper. I spent $212.00 and the meal was very disappointing. In the past the restaurant has always been great but for this special occasion we were not happy at all"
When we sat down there was only one menu the prix fix valentine menu and no prices on what it would cost per person. I don't eat lobster there were no substitutions on the appetizer. We ordered stake that my wife could not eat because of the pepper. I spent $212.00 and the meal was very disappointing. In the past the restaurant has always been great but for this special occasion we were not happy at all"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 25 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good...went for Valentine's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always good...went for Valentine's Day....surprised by a Prix-Fixe Menu when we were only looking for the regular menu for small plates. Too much food....!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 26 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, service and atmosphere!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, service and atmosphere! My favorite."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Terrible. We did not stay.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Terrible. We did not stay. I asked for a private/quiet table. We were squished on a little table next to a family with 2 young children. There was a couple there who had a table for four. I asked if we could have a table for four (there was one available). They said no. I dont think they were really interested in our business"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
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Review 28 for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had never been before, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had never been before, but heard great things. Loved the atmosphere, the staff, even the other diners were great!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Brass Rail - Locust Valley
Based on the average of (68) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
10 out of 10 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic