A restaurant can have great food and a great atmosphere, but if the service is bad, then the whole experience is ruined for the customer. That’s why waiters and waitresses need to make sure they are courteous and welcoming to their restaurants’ guests. After all, they are there to serve them (plus they get tipped!). So go out for a bite to eat at the home of the Best Wait Service on Long Island to see how the service is for yourself.
2024: Long Island Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Wait Service!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – granpdatonysli.com
It’s not just the views, not just the food, and not even just the romanticism of Grandpa Tony’s that makes it stand out – it’s also the service! With roots dating back to the late 1800s when Italian immigrants brought a taste of their homeland, this gem offers an authentic Old World Italian experience. Grandpa Tony’s is epitome of restaurant hospitality, particularly in its wait service — which voters chose as the best on Long Island. Renowned for hearty portions and fresh ingredients, the restaurant is a testament to traditional Italian cuisine. Guided by a passionate chef dedicated to perfection, each dish is a harmonious blend of flavors, delivering a superb dining experience elevated by amazing staff!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Smok-Haus Best Wait Service!
Smok-Haus
7 12th St., Garden City
(516) 400-7100
“Wow” is enough said when asked to characterize the Smok-Haus experience. The accolade describes the wait service at the popular barbecue restaurant. It’s an important lead to this eatery’s story that will not be buried. The premier meats and unforgettable macaroni and cheese always earn five stars, but the restaurant gets a sixth-star thanks to their genial, efficient, and speedy tableside delivery to you by experienced food service professionals. The waitstaff knows you will better enjoy your fall-off-the-bone wings when someone is quick to bring them while they’re steaming hot. They’ll fill your glasses promptly and make you feel like they’re glad that you’re dining there!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Lindenhurst Diner Best Wait Service!
Lindenhurst Diner
195 E. Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst
(631) 991-8600 – lindenhurstdiner.com
The wait service at a restaurant can often make or break your dining experience. Long Islanders know that there is no better place to get the friendliest, most genuine service than at your favorite local diner. Well, Long Islanders voted, and Lindenhurst Diner takes the cake. Customers say the waitstaff here is accommodating to guests, keeps the restaurant clean as a whistle, and quick on their feet. “Servers are very attentive and the food always comes out fast,” one customer said in a review. “We have been ordering dinner from there, as take out, and have been very happy with our experiences and the staff. Very nice people,” said another!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails Best Wait Service!
Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails
4958 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 308-3582 – mercatokitchen.com
A good wait staff is key not only to the dining experience, but also to running a successful night at a restaurant. At Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails, the wait staff is there to ensure that you are dining on your meal in an ample amount of time while making sure you are happy and comfortable throughout your visit. The wait staff is patient and caring and will answer any questions you have about the menu, and if you have any dietary needs they will make sure you have something delicious to eat. The Mercato team aims to make everyone feel like family from the moment that you walk in the door.
2020: Long Islanders Voted CJ’s Coffee Shop Best Wait Service!
CJ’s Coffee Shop
225 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre
(516) 766-9107 – cjscoffeeshop.com
A sign of a successful, thriving restaurant heavily relies on its service to the extent that it can make or break a business. At CJ’s Coffee Shop, the hungry eater is more than just a customer, they’re family. Regulars have boasted about CJ’s wait service, complimenting their fresh food and its staff who strive to make the dining experience as efficient and wonderful as possible to everyone who walks in the door. Their famous slogan: “If you don’t eat here we will both starve,” is more than a witty way to attract customers — it’s a way of life.
2019: Long Islanders Voted R.S. Jones Best Wait Service!
R.S. Jones
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick
(516) 378-7177 – www.rsjones.com
Everybody knows that a restaurant could have the best cooks slaving over a hot stove in the kitchen, but if the food doesn’t make it to your table on time and just how you like it, well, the meal is a bust. Having top-quality waitstaff adds even more praise to the long list of accolades R.S. Jones has accumulated. Friendly, knowledgeable service makes the atmosphere complete and the experience something you want to repeat, as often as you can!
2018: Long Islanders Voted R.S. Jones Best Wait Service on Long Island
R.S. Jones
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-378-7177. rsjones.com
Everybody knows that a restaurant could have the best cooks slaving over a hot stove in the kitchen, but if the food doesn’t make it to your table on time and just how you like it, well, the meal is a bust. Having top-quality waitstaff adds even more praise to the long list of accolades R.S. Jones has accumulated. Friendly, knowledgeable service makes the atmosphere complete and the experience something you want to repeat, as often as you can!
2017: Long Islanders Voted R.S. Jones Best Wait Service on Long Island
R.S. Jones
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-378-7177. rsjones.com
Everybody knows that a restaurant could have the best cooks slaving over a hot stove in the kitchen, but if the food doesn’t make it to your table on time and just how you like it, well, the meal is a bust. Having top-quality waitstaff adds even more praise to the long list of accolades R.S. Jones has accumulated. Friendly, knowledgeable service makes the atmosphere complete and the experience something you want to repeat, as often as you can!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Sufiya’s Grill Best Wait Service on Long Island
Sufiya’s Grill
2320 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516-644-2200. sufiyasgrill.com
The food is one thing, but how it reaches your table is quite another, because the wait staff can make all the difference between a great meal and an infuriating one. Sufiya’s Grill has earned accolades for its Mediterranean and Persian cuisine, but it’s also been voted for having The Best wait service on Long Island. This family owned and operated restaurant in East Meadow makes sure their patrons are well taken care of, and that starts and ends with the friendly, competent waitresses and waiters who serve you and make each and every meal truly unforgettable!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Sufiya’s Grill Best Wait Service on Long Island!
Sufiya’s Grill
2320 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516-644-2200. sufiyasgrill.com
The outrageously delicious Mediterranean and Persian cuisine served at Sufiyas Grill is what will bring you to East Meadow, but the excellent service is what will keep you coming back time and again. The waitstaff here takes their job very seriously, anticipating all of your needs and exceeding your expectations, every time.
2014: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Best Wait Service on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. vincentsclambar.com
The wait service at Vincent’s Clam Bar stands above the rest with their top-notch service, friendly approach, diligence and competence. They treat each customer with respect and appreciation, and have that much-coveted ability to turn a terrific meal at the restaurant into a truly unforgettable experience.
2. C.J.’s Coffee Shop
225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107.
3. Blackstone Steakhouse
10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. 631-271-7780. blackstonesteakhouse.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Best Wait Service on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vincentsclambar.com
2. CJ’s Coffee Shop
225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107. www.cjscoffeeshop.com
3. Vitae Restaurant & Wine Bar
54 New St., Huntington. 631-385-1919. www.vitaeli.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Best Wait Service on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. vincentsclambar.comm
2. C.J.’s Coffee Shop
225 N. Long Beach Rd., Rockville Centre. 516-766-9107.
3. Blackstone Steakhouse
10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. 631-271-7780. blackstonesteakhouse.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Best Wait Service on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vincentsclambar.com
2. Blackstone Steakhouse
10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville. 631-271-7780. www.blackstonesteakhouse.com
3. Peter Luger’s
255 Northern Blvd., Great Neck. 516-487-8800. www.peterluger.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Won Best Wait Staff on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd. Carle Place 516-742-4577 www.vincentsclambar.com
2. Peter Luger
255 Northern Blvd., Great Neck. 516-487-8800. www.peterluger.com
3. Vittorio’s
184 Broadway, Amity Harbor. 631-264-3333. www.vittorios.biz
