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The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails, Sayville, NY

The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7 (288)
$30 and under
American
98 Main St, Sayville, NY 11782-2504

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for creative cocktails
Full service restaurant experience with lively bar. Accomodating for any occasion. Private party room available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nicholas Serta
  • Neighborhood
    Sayville
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 288 people are saying

The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food and drinks" that leave guests eager to return. Known for "excellent service" and a diverse menu, the restaurant also impresses with its cozy atmosphere. While it can be "a bit noisy," the overall dining experience is "highly recommended."

288 Reviews
  1. Patty

    Alabama15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Waywood and we absolutely loved it. Enjoyed a delicious lunch and our waiter was super nice. The older gentlemen was a delight and you could tell he really enjoyed seeing his customers enjoy their afternoon at Waywood. I was visiting from out of state but when I return for another visit in the future I will most definitely be dining there again.

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  2. Jennifer

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Mother’s Day! Everything was great, appetizers, entrees and the desserts were great! Honeydew margarita was awesome& we’ll be back for it & the tres leches dessert

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  3. Joe

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a reservation here to take out my wife and kids for Mother’s Day. The restaurant was big and comfortable (although a little bit in the loud side). The menu had tons of options. The waitress was extremely friendly and was on top of refills. The food was delicious. My wife had the lobster roll and I was surprised at how large the pieces of lobster were. This was my first time going there, but won’t be my last time.

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  4. Steven VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A big shout out to Tracy for her excellent service. The oysters were fresh and delicious too. Much appreciated.

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  5. Steven VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. Great food. Alex provided excellent service. Much appreciated.

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  6. Olivia

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and fairly priced. Great service and atmosphere as well.

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  7. Maria

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks and food were equally delicious. The service was on point. We were a party of five and loved every minute of our time there. The Wayward never disappoints.

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  8. Jimmy VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Nothing special sadly. Food came out on time, but wasn’t anything special. Nothing blew us away but was edible and hot at least. We sat down and it took a good 5-7 mins to get greeted, Took us another 10 mins to get water, had to ask for silverware once apps arrived. Service could have been better, she seemed newer. All in all not a terrible experience. We would give it another shot.

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  9. Steve

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Wayward Kitchen several times over the past two months and have enjoyed all of our meals. The service is very good and the waitstaff is very friendly. On one side of the restaurant the bar area is very active and a bit noisey but the other side of the restaurant is quieter so you do have a choice.

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  10. Sarah

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the restaurant was so cute!

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The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.7 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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98 Main St, Sayville, NY 11782-2504

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sayville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nicholas Serta
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
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