The Spot at Oakdale Yacht Club — Restaurant in Town of Islip

The food at this place was absolutely amazing. We went here for a birthday celebration and the atmosphere the band everything top notch. But beware!!!! We ordered food with the waiter and she added a 20% large group charge and a 7% additional charge on top of tax and tip. I would normally have no issue with this as long as it was disclosed. We did ask the waitress before we ordered can we order with her or should we go to the bar counter. At that point she should’ve disclosed if we ordered with her there would be an additional charge which we would not have minded paying, but she didn’t tell us, and everybody tipped on top of that. We found out if you ordered at the bar you wouldn’t have been charged that extra 27% When checking out the waitress did not disclose it also. She just told us to tap the card and we paid after I asked her numerous times for a receipt. She finally came over with one and we saw the additional charges of why we were charged an extra $30 per family. I wish this was more transparent I felt like we were scammed. I also thought this was very sneaky and not good business practice. When I asked to have a copy of the receipt, the waitress told me that they don’t allow which I think is wrong why can’t you get a copy of what you paid. We didn’t push the issue further because the food was amazing, the band was amazing (go see Krush) and the atmosphere itself was so pretty being right by the water. Just ask for what you’re paying for is the only warning I will give or you might end up paying 27%...

Remember when this trailer was the go-to spot for everyone? Affordable, friendly, and didn’t make you feel like you were an inconvenience for being under 60? Yeah, those were the days.

Now, they’ve “changed their process” to “better cater to an older crowd” — translation: cut out the people who actually kept them in business during summer. As a millennial, I’m apparently too “tech-savvy” to be welcome here… but ironically, I can also use that same tech to write this review while sipping a $6 latte somewhere else.

Prices? Astronomical. You’d think they were serving gold-plated hot dogs. Service? Slow enough to be an Olympic sport. And let’s not forget the sneaky little tip prompts for counter service — yes, the one where you literally grab your own food. Phishing for tips on top of overpricing? Bold strategy, Cotton.

Good luck with your “older crowd.” We’ll see who keeps the lights on when snowbird season ends. Until then, I’ll be spending my money where they actually like their customers… and don’t act like Venmo is witchcraft.

Funny, this review asked Jc we got takeout, but...

Went there for "Country Night" - Service was great and food was food truck food, it was fine. But overall vibe/atmosphere super strange, music WAY too loud (Im in the 25-35 age range) only half the main gate open when you drive in we thought it was closed at first, awkwardly large dining tables, little kids up on the stage messing with the DJs equipment. Music was not country it was country hiphop line dancing tiktok music. 2 people dancing. Only one other table with people....