Oakdale Brew House — Restaurant in Town of Islip

Second time at the OBH, waited to review because the first few weeks are crazy for a new establishment. This place has an identity crisis. It's trying to be everything for everyone. It is insanely loud here, in the bar, in the restaurant, always loud. You have to yell across the table to hear your friends. There are zero sound absorbing materials in the space, has a very industrial feel, and looks cool, but as I said very loud. Beer selection is outstanding, definitely on the craft beer craze, but have the popular staples so you will certainly find a drink to satisfy you. The food was great, menu was limited (I was hoping for more dinner plates) seemed like more of a lunch spot according to the menu. It has a sophisticated atmosphere but the menu doesn't match. The service was average, and clumsy thru the meal. Entree's arrived while still working apps and the table was too small to accommodate. There was live music but it felt like dining in a concert hall. There are doors to separate the dining area from the bar, use em? I watched the place get built so my expectations might be too high, but in general they have good drinks, great food but in a noisy, atmosphere with bad service. I'll definitely stop in from time to time but won't be a "go-to"...

Good evening yelpers, today we came across the Oakdale Brewhouse and boy were we lucky we did. What a beautiful gastropub. The room is decorated with wine barrel tables, stools, regular tables and a huge bar.

We were greeted by Nicole or waitress. She was very pleasant and patient with us as we navigated the menu and beer selections. They have a very nice selection of craft beers and mixed drinks as well. Today, after a delivery of fresh made potatoes chips and onion dip, we started with the lobster mac n cheese which delicious. It came with spiral pasta and a nice taste of lobster claw meat. For lunch we ordered 2 burrata burgers and a brunch burger. The burrata burgers were delicious with a nice amount of burrata mashed onto the burger. My brunch burger, which I ordered by accident, was really delicious and a nice surprise. It came with delicious thick bacon, a fried egg...yum and a hash brown well stacked on this monster burger!!! All the burgers came with a choice of fries served in their own little fryer basket.... nice touch. The owner came up to us asking how everything was and for suggestions, which was nice.

We head a great time, the food was amazing, the service perfect and the venue, awesome! Get...

My only concern is this truck that’s often parked right in front. I believe it belongs to the owner or an employee. It’s quite a personal statement which the owner has every right to do, but the vehicle is also parked in front of a community theatre and childrens dance center, both with large groups of children and teenagers. The Oakdale Post Office is also right there. What message are you sending? I cannot support this place anymore because of their need to advertise their political views. It’s violent imagery and is disrespect to the owners and patrons of every other business in this strip mall: a rear panel image of The President of the United States tied-up with a gag over his mouth is funny??? Shame on you!! Lack of common sense and simple civility. Appalling. And this jerk parks in a FIRE Zone to boot which is ILLEGAL.

Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Expression is a given, but this disrespectful, disgusting, and a terrible reflection on the community. You’re free to share your hate and anger with the general public, and I’m free to not patronize your business nor any other that is part of the Lily Flanagan...