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If there’s one thing cheek-kissing Long Islanders love, it’s getting together. We do it often, and the local restaurants have evolved to better serve our perpetual gathering needs — with super special event spaces. So whether you’re looking to invite 50 or 250 to your next big thing, here’s a few great local options we can vouch for.
Toast Coffee + Kitchen
WHERE: NASSAU & SUFFOLK
Toast Coffee + Kitchen absolutely wants to host your next big event.
Whether that’s in Patchogue, Long Beach, Bay Shore or Port Jeff Station, you’ll leave with the prettiest photos for Instagram to mark the occasion.
Each Toast location boasts an entirely different decor, feel and experience. Go with the Prohibition Era in Long Beach, Steampunk Era in Patchogue, Coney Island in Bay Shore or that farmhouse vibe for showers in Port Jefferson.
Here’s what else: All Toast Coffee + Kitchen locations close at 3 p.m. So if you’re not throwing a midday party, you’ll have plenty of space for your friends and family for a late afternoon or evening event.
Between all four locations, you’ll also have a whopping 10 rooms to choose from, accommodating anywhere from 22 to 100 guests. (Note: Bay Shore cannot host daytime events.) And this is Toast, after all, so there’s plenty of breakfast and brunch items to pick from the catering menus.
But you’ll also find cheese boards, chicken, turkey, salads and wraps. Toast offers plated options, as well as buffet style.
That, and the friendliest staff on the Island.
Click here to inquire about your event today.
The Watershed Kitchen & Inn
WHERE: SOUTH JAMESPORT
The best part about partying at The Watershed?
You get to sleep over.
The restaurant’s art deco-style bar alone is worth the visit. But the inn features six guest rooms, each with a private bathroom — with The Watershed right downstairs.
There’s also a stand-alone cottage with two apartment-style units just outside. And fire pits for all.
The main building that houses the inn and restaurant is situated at the corner of Front Street and South Jamesport Avenue just steps from Miamogue Point and the beach. It was built around 1860, a time when the shoreline was dotted with inns and taverns. It also has a wraparound porch for dining — or simply enjoying some fresh air during your party.
You could book the entire restaurant. We think this place is perfect for rehearsal dinners and micro-weddings, but also showers and milestone birthdays.
Click to fill out The Watershed’s inquiry here and start planning today!
The Farm Italy
WHERE: HUNTINGTON, WESTBURY
The Farm Italy Restaurant & Bar is now welcoming larger group gatherings for lunch at its Huntington and Westbury locations — making it an ideal choice for business lunches and group daytime celebrations.
Available all week and on weekends, The Farm Italy can accommodate lunch groups of up to 12 guests with beautiful seating options in both locations. For slightly larger gatherings, groups of up to 20 guests may be available for lunch depending on availability.
Known for its refined yet inviting atmosphere, seasonal Italian cooking, and art-filled interiors, The Farm Italy offers a polished setting that still feels relaxed — perfect for reconnecting with colleagues or hosting a group meal during the day.
Reservations can be made directly through The Farm Italy’s website, or by contacting the locations:
Westbury: 516-862-1212 | [email protected]
Huntington: 631-824-6000 | [email protected]
Tap Room
WHERE: NASSAU & SUFFOLK
Tap Room offers one stop-shopping for private events, whether you live in Nassau or Suffolk, and whether you’re entertaining 25 or 250 people. Each of Tap Room’s nine locations offers private event spaces of varying sizes and vibes, with some upstairs, other downstairs. They also have a dedicated catering team ready to assist you. Click here for packages and pricing.
The photos above highlight the more unique spots in the Tap Room portfolio. Farmingdale, for instance, features an upstairs lounge and bar, as well as a speakeasy for small intimate gatherings. Then there’s the Rockville Centre location’s second floor, The Loft, which can easily accommodate several hundred people and is complete with an HD projector and a stage for live entertainment.
The other Tap Room catering spots are in Patchogue, Bay Shore, Massapequa Park, Jericho, Huntington, Garden City and Ronkonkoma.
Click here to get in touch with your Tap Room concierge.
VIP Room
WHERE: PATCHOGUE VILLAGE
Silver Lining Restaurant group unveiled the brand-new VIP Room on Main Street in Patchogue this past spring. The huge space is impeccably designed to elevate any special affair and only caters to one private party at a time.
It’s lined with mirrors, brass vintage chandeliers, high ceilings and a massive bar. There’s two huge bathrooms in the back, and a bridal suite, which is perfect for micro-wedding brides and grooms.
The food is all prepared on premises in a shared kitchen, with silver, gold and platinum packages available for parties. Platinum packages might include seafood towers, steaks and more higher-end fare.
The space is also fully plugin ready for A/V, including DJ lighting, as well as a 120-inch screen projector and two televisions. DJ’s and live music are not only allowed, but encouraged.
They want this to be a night to remember.
The Wharf
WHERE: OAKDALE
The revamped Wharf in Oakdale, on the Connetquot River, has quickly emerged as a big player in the South Shore catering game, especially for waterfront weddings.
“This is not a set, structured catering venue,” said Lauren Salamone of operators Lily Flanagan’s Restaurant Group, which oversaw the property’s overhaul and provides all the food. “It could be a rustic affair, or more formal. We can make it as fancy or as casual as a couple needs.”
Features include, among others, three sprawling paved patios, an outdoor bar, several fireplaces and two party tents with spaces for hundreds of guests to eat, drink and dance.
All with the backdrop of the river boat dock and Fire Island. The Wharf can provide guests with music, flowers, desserts and more for complete wedding and event packages. Catered events at The Wharf can be as small as 40 guests, or as big as 250.
Looking to add your space to the list? Click here to get in touch.
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