Bar Lucy - Italian Restaurant Bay Shore — Restaurant in Town of Islip

I came with an open mind, but I have to be honest—the food was disappointing. My friend actually sent hers back and overall it is nothing to write home about. Based on the glowing reviews, I expected more, but I wonder if those could be from friends & family. Unfortunately, this place has lost its charm and is no longer the go-to spot for a girls’ night. The food lacked flavor, and to top it off, the server’s backside was in my face every time she served the table next to us-the dining setup is uncomfortable. The enthusiastic vibe from the staff felt forced, especially since I recognize most of them from the Linwood. I don’t want to tear anyone down- I genuinely wish you well. But I wont be back.

To prove I’m not a troll…there is my receipt. This was minus one of the pastas that was sent back which was the lemon...

It’s beautiful in there and they’ve done an incredible job with the decor. The colors are bold and vibrant and the atmosphere is youthful. I applaud them for the change, truly.

When it comes to the food, the portions were incredible for the price, but I found the flavors very lack luster. There wasn’t much flavor at all and honestly, I was thankful when condiments were bought to the table mid meal. The calamari we had as an appetizer was the best thing we had. Very fresh, not heavy with breading and came out piping hot!

Aside from that, the mocktail I had was phenomenal (and I was happy to see options on the menu!), the service was lovely from start to finish and we definitely had food to take home. Really just wishing the food had...

Went here with my best friend for a late lunch after work mid-week and the service was great, food yummy, and drinks were flavorful and just right. The atmosphere was calm and aesthetically pleasing. Never felt rushed, was able to catch up end enjoy quality time with my friend, even after we had finished eating and having our drink. Waters were still refilled. Looks almost like an upscale cute diner/pizza restaurant. Almost feels like it belongs in the city! Loved it! We had the appetizer meatballs, which were delicious! And the pasta bean soup (forgot name), also delicious. Perfect for what we needed and right by my job, so would...