Sandbar

4.7

1866 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

This gem 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. Executive Chef Guy Reuge has combined local fare, tavern favorites and seafood specialties to create a menu where classic comfort foods collide with modern opulence.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bistro
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(631) 498-6188
Website
http://www.sandbarcoldspringharbor.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Guy Reuge
Catering
Off-site catering is available. Custom menus to accommodate all parties.

Location
55 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Neighborhood
Cold Spring Harbor
Parking details
Large municipal lot located just a short walk from the restaurant.
Public transit
Cold Spring Harbor train station is 2 miles away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Strawberry Shortcake$12.00
sponge cake, strawberries, whipped cream
Chocolate Lava Cake$12.00
vanilla ice cream
Milk & Cookie$12.00
chocolate chip cookie, vanilla shake
Key Lime Pie$12.00
key lime meringue
Ricotta Donuts$12.00
caramel, crème anglaise
Mixed Berries$12.00
chantilly cream
Sorbet$12.00
lemon, raspberry, mango
Ice Cream$12.00
chocolate, vanilla or pistachio
Artisanal Cheese Platter$22.00
fig jam, honeycomb, crostini
- 3 Cheese$22.00
- 1 Cheese$8.00

What 1,866 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Suffolk
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sandbar in Cold Spring Harbor consistently delights diners with its "excellent food and service," in a "beautiful, relaxing atmosphere." Guests rave about dishes like spicy tuna crispy rice, swordfish, and the beloved ricotta donuts. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Edwin and Kenny, ensure a memorable dining experience every visit.

1,866 Reviews

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Lauren
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sandbar was outstanding. The food was superb and the service was incredible.
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Jill
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining in Cold Spring Harbor. Lovely dining room, perfect service, artfully presented, delicious food. Thank you chef and staff.
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Bill VIP
New York City46 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional! Especially the sandbar salad and the halibut! The service was equally exceptional as well
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanks- we love Sandbar- the chickpea fries are my favorite. Attentive service, lovely ambiance!
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Ileana
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Brunch and ambience! The place is lovely and the food is delicious!
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Theresa
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Waited 45 minutes with only water. No drinks, no bread. Just sat.
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Melissa
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding!! Food was incredible, service impeccable! Will be back!
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Richard
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service are consistently excellent! Very quaint walkable town - highly recommended!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very enjoyable meal. Everything was very well prepared. First time having the Poke Bowl. Very refreshing.
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Maria VIP
New York City54 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful dining experience. “ Edwin” our server was friendly, knowledgeable,efficient The “ cheese board” had a delicious array, our favorite hands down was the cranberry infused “ whalebone” a signature drink( always refreshing) Our food items, arrived in a timely fashion. The dishes well prepared and sumptuous (Crispy rice tuna, Salmon, scallops,cacio e pepe ) We could only order one dessert( we were so full) , the Blueberry Dulce de leche was the perfect finale
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FAQs

Sandbar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Sandbar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 498-6188.

Sandbar is rated 4.7 stars by 1866 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

55 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cold Spring Harbor
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large municipal lot located just a short walk from the restaurant.
Public transit
Cold Spring Harbor train station is 2 miles away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Guy Reuge
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.sandbarcoldspringharbor.com/
Phone number
(631) 498-6188
Catering
Off-site catering is available. Custom menus to accommodate all parties.

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Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake$12.00

Chocolate Lava Cake$12.00

Milk & Cookie$12.00

Key Lime Pie$12.00

Ricotta Donuts$12.00

Mixed Berries$12.00

Sorbet$12.00

Ice Cream$12.00

Artisanal Cheese Platter$22.00

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