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Off-Campus Dining

C+
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Student Favorites
  • Applebee's
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • Cosmos Café
  • The Curry Club
  • Domino's Pizza
  • J&R's Steakhouse
  • Station Pizza
24-Hour Dining Lake Grove Diner
Best Asian King Wah Kitchen
Best Breakfast IHOP
Best Healthy SAC Salads and Wraps (on campus)
Best Pizza Station Pizza
Best Wings J&R's Steakhouse
Best Place to Take Your Parents
  • The Cheesecake Factory
  • J&R's Steakhouse
  • John Harvard's Brewhouse
Other Places to Check Out
  • Bagels N' a Hole Lot More
  • Bourbon Chicken & Ice Cream
  • Ralph's Italian Ice

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Because of the immense diversity of SBU, food of every ethnic origin is available in the surrounding areas of Stony Brook, from exotic Thai and Indian restaurants to the good ‘ol American burger. Students love enjoying a thick, juicy steak at J&R’s, or just shooting the breeze at Applebee’s after class (indulging in the half-priced appetizers) when faced with the harsh reality of the food served in the dorms. Zorba the Greek offers the best gyros outside of Greece. The Cosmos Café and Dunkin Donuts are located right across the street from the North P Lot, and are great places to sit and relax for a while. If one ventures down into Port Jefferson, anything is possible, from exquisite fine dining, to the run of the mill fast food restaurant, especially along Route 25A.

Like most things in Stony Brook, a car is required to get to all of these good places, because they can be quite a trek. However, by car, it’s just a few short miles, and it’s totally worth it for all the delicious delicacies and range of restaurant choices.

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Off-Campus Dining at SUNY Stony Brook University

Yaz69

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

5.0
A+

Tons of Options

There's everything you need around the Stony Brook especially for the late night munchies...If you end up coming here there's a 24 hr place called Bagel which is the most amazing thing ever.

Apr 01, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at SUNY Stony Brook University

loyalty116

Sociology '13

4.2
A-

Very Central to Most Places

Stony Brook University is surrounded by many different dining choices. From fast food to actually sit down places, there are many different options.

Jan 23, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at SUNY Stony Brook University

janaanb

Business Management '13

3.1
B-

Too Far Away

There aren't options here in Long Island. However, my fave restaurant, Dominoes, provides great discounts for students. It makes walking there worthwhile. I just wish there were more places nearby.

Dec 21, 2011

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User rating for SUNY Stony Brook University - Off-Campus Dining is 3.5 out of 5 based on 25 user reviews.

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Did You Know?
  • Long Island has some of the richest wineries in the world. The East End Forks combined have almost 50 vineyards and 14 full-time wineries, containing more than 1,400 acres of vineyards.
  • Long Island produces as much as three million bottles of wine every year. Wine tasting has become a staple of Long Island's tourism. Visitors can sample Chardonnay, Merlot, Blanc, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, and other varieties on these tours, which are open year-round.
  • "The Big Duck," located in Flanders, was built between1930 and 1931. It is a 20-foot tall high construction of a duck, originally used as a retail outlet selling Long Island duckling. Today, it remains standing as a souvenir stand.
  • There are a few good restaurants located in or near the Smith Haven Mall, which is about five minutes from campus. There is a free bus on the weekends that takes students to the mall.

Grocery StoresWhat's This?

Stop and Shop Supermarket
158 Route 25A, Setauket
(631) 751-1526

Stop and Shop Supermarket
1108 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station
(631) 474-0242

Waldbaum's Supermarket
2162 Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook
(631) 751-9014

Waldbaum's Supermarket
4054 Nesconset Hwy., Setauket
(631) 476-3664

Restaurant ListingsWhat's This?

Applebee's
Food: American
3145 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove
(631) 467-2445
www.applebees.com
Price: $10-$25
Cool Features: Appetizers are half priced after 10:00 p.m.

Ben's Kosher Deli and Restaurant
Food: Kosher
135 Alexander Ave., Lake Grove
(631) 979-8770
www.bensdeli.net
Price: $10-$20

California Pizza Kitchen
Food: Pizza and pasta
313 Smith Haven Mall
(631) 382-9610
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Outside dining and unique pizzas like Jamaican jerk chicken and carne asada steak.

The Cheesecake Factory
Food: American
610 Smith Haven Mall
(631) 361-6600
Price: $15-$30
Cool Features: Curbside to Go and absolutely delicious food and cheesecake

Chili's Grill & Bar
Food: Mexican American
280 Pond Path, South Setauket
(631) 580-2842
www.chilis.com
Price: $15-$20

Cosmos Café
Food: Greek, Italian
1015 Rt. 25A, Stony Brook
(631) 246-8000
Price: $2-$6
Cool Features: Provides good pizza, Greek and Italian cuisine for dining in or take-out.

The Curry Club
Food: Indian
766 Rt. 25A, East Setauket
(631) 751-4845
Price: $10-$20
Cool Features: Velvet Lounge, featuring live music and open patio

Dunkin' Donuts
Food: Donuts, bagels, coffee
1015 N. Country Rd.
(631) 689-0350
www.dunkindonuts.com
Price: $3-$5

Eastern Pavilion
Food: Chinese and Japanese
750 N. Country Rd., East Setauket
(631) 751-1888
Price: $10-$15

Elk Street Grille
Food: American
201 Main St., Port Jefferson
(631) 331-0960
Price: $10-$25

Friendly's
Food: American
201 Hallock Rd., Stony Brook
(631) 751-3150
www.friendlys.com
Price: $5-$15

Full Moon Café
Food: Italian, American, seafood
1095 Rt. 25A, Stony Brook
(631) 689-5999
Price: $10-$25

Green Cactus Grill
Food: Mexican
1099 Rt. 25A, Stony Brook
(631) 751-0700
Price: $15-$20
Cool Features: Some of the best Tex/Mex food in the area. It's inexpensive, and you get more than you can possibly eat. Try the two-fisted burritos: they're huge.

Hoshi Sushi of Stony Brook
Food: Sushi
1320 Stony Brook Rd., Stony Brook
(631) 689-2323
Price: $20-$30

IHOP
Food: Breakfast
513 Patchogue Rd., Port Jefferson
(631) 928-3888
www.ihop.com
Price: $8-$15

J&R's Steakhouse
Food: American, seafood
1320 Stony Brook Rd., Stony Brook
(631) 689-5920
jandrssteakhouse.com
Price: $25-$50
Cool Features: Karaoke, Live Music

John Harvard's Brew House
Food: American
2093 Smith Haven Plaza, Lake Grove
(631) 979-2739
www.johnharvards.com
Price: $8-$15
Cool Features: Microbrews

King Wah Kitchen
Food: Oriental
2166 Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook
(631) 751-4771
Price: $5-$10

Lake Grove Diner
Food: American
2166 Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook
(631) 471-5370
Price: $5-$10

Mario's Italian Kitchen, Inc.
Food: Italian
212 Rt. 25A, East Setauket
(631) 751-8663
Price: $15-$25

Pasta Pasta
Food: Italian
234 E. Main St., Port Jefferson
(631) 331-5335
www.pastapasta.net
Price: $10-$25

Red Lobster
Food: American, seafood
2220 Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook
(631) 689-9060
www.redlobster.com
Price: $10-$30

Station Pizza and Brew
Food: Pizza
1099 N. Country Rd.
(631) 751-5543
Cool Features: Large pie for around $12 and free delivery to the Stony Brook campus.

Strawberry Fields
Food: Seafood, American, Italian
1007 Rt. 25A, Stony Brook
(631) 246-5600
Price: $5-$10

T.G.I. Friday's
Food: American
328 Smith Haven Mall
(631) 366-6289
Price: $7-$20
Cool Features: Pretty inexpensive. Around $10 for a steak or rack of ribs.

Three Village Inn
Food: American
150 Main St., Stony Brook
(631) 751-0555
www.threevillageinn.com/restaurant.asp
Price: $15-$20

Zorba the Greek III
Food: Greek
2460 Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook
(631) 689-2222
Price: $5-$15
Cool Features: Offers good Greek food at a reasonable price.

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