INSIDER'S GUIDE TO PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK

Patchogue, a small village town located on the south shore of Long Island in Suffolk County is an up and growing vibrant town! This seaside community has a lot to offer, from entertainment to awesome restaurants and delicious eats!

THINGS TO DO IN PATCHOGUE

Patchogue Theatre - Various different plays and concerts are held in this small venue and at a reasonable price too!

Flo’s Luncheonette - Ready for some Bingo? On Thursday night Flo’s Luncheonette host a bingo night with awesome prizes! Also, the yummy food they service is just a plus!

Roe Alley Murals - Just a block from Flo’s you can find Roe Alley Murals, a small alley with murals painted by talented artists, it’s right next to the public library with plenty of free parking in the back.

Village of Patchogue Community Garden - Just across the parking lot from Roe Alley Murals there is a super cute park with a gazebo and a few art sculptures. It’s a really charming place to get a few pictures!

Bowl Long Island - They have some great Groupon deals such as Two Games of Bowling for Two with Shoe Rental; available Monday–Friday for $17.

Swan River Schoolhouse - This small one-room school house was built in 1858. You can see what an everyday classroom would look like in the 1860’s, outfits a teacher would typically wear, books, chalk boards, bookcases, etc. It’s worth a quick stop! 

Sandspit Marina - Stop by the Sandspit Marina to get a beautiful view of the Patchogue Lighthouse. Located fairly close to Shorefront Park, pack a nice picnic and enjoy an afternoon at the park then make your way over to the Sandspit Marina to take some awesome pictures in front of the lighthouse.

WHERE TO SHOP IN PATCHOGUE

Paper Doll Curiosity Shoppe - This is definitely a unique store, you can find some great pieces of clothing, retro items, and accessories.

Ellie J. + Co - This beautiful boutique that provides a relaxed shopping atmosphere, with friendly customer service and a great variety of home decor. They have plenty of accessories and different types of clothing. I personally think their summer and winter merchandise is very cute! 

Say More Boutique - They have some beautiful dresses here! Definitely worth stopping by to shop for a few new pieces!

WHERE TO EAT + DRINK IN PATCHOGUE

The Oar Steak & Seafood Grille - Their beer battered fish & chips with a side of spicy chipotle aioli is great, but their grilled salmon served over cabbage slaw topped with grilled pineapple jalapeño salsa was delicious! They also have some great desserts, for example their molten lava cake topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge was amazing!

Rhum - The Dominican ribs are amazing, they are incredibly tender and full of favor, marinated in a sweet chili ginger soy glaze, it’s my go-to when dining at Rhum. Another great choice is their ahi tuna burger, make sure to order a side of remoulade sauce!

Tap Room- I’m a huge fan of their whisky burger and Eric loves the blackened mahi mahi tacos. Along with the main entrees we always get the truffle fries with a side of their beer cheese for dipping!

Local Burger Co. - This is one of my top favorites places to go for burgers, I can’t recommend Local Burger enough! I personally enjoy the Smokeshow burger and my boyfriend likes the Atomic burger, both are really good choices! Also, their chili cheese fries with house-made chili are a must! There is two locations, one in Patchogue and another in Bay Shore. 

El Matador Restaurant - The food here is incredible! We went to El Matador for my fiancé’s birthday and everything was delicious! We both ordered the steak with a side of rice and beans, I’m personally a bigger fan of pinto beans but the black beans were great too! For dessert we tried the coffee cheesecake and it was great just like everything else!

Arooga's - Their wagyu cheeseburger is pretty good especially with their burger sauce, the OG Chicken sandwich is also great! The chicken sandwich is definitely my go-to sandwich when ordering from Arooga's, it’s served on a brioche roll with crispy dill pickles. Arooga’s is definitely a go-to for us when we are craving late-night bar food!

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