Long River Restaurant & Take Out

West Islip, United States

2.6

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 631-669-4982
Website:
www.ny-longriver.com
Address:
351 Union Blvd, West Islip, NY, 11795
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.2 miBabylon
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch, Dinner
Parking
Private Lot
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
Yes

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (West Islip) 05:22 Sunday, 22 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

For over 40 years, we have been serving traditional Chinese cuisine. Our chefs use only the finest ingredients and freshest seafood, meats and produce. We offer dine-​in, takeout, delivery and catering. Some of our specialties include BBQ Spareribs, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Shrimp in Lobster Sauce and General Tso’s Chicken. Our newly renovated restaurant now offers a sushi bar, flat screen TV and large saki selection. We can also accommodate private parties for 12 – 14 people.

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20 reviews of Long River Restaurant & Take Out

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Place rating: 1
West Bay Shore, NY
Too bad I can’t give it less than one star
We have gotten the same take-​out meal for over 30 years and just now finished it. It had totally no taste at all.
The pork fried rice has more fat and gristle then meat in it
Will be searching for a new place
Even the fortune cookies taste like garbage
Place rating: 1
Babylon, NY
The place got a new owner and turned into a dump over night. Had the audacity to charge me for duck sauce when I ordered an egg roll. Food was no where near good. Don’t go here anymore ! They were also very nasty
Place rating: 2
Bay Shore, NY
Likely my last time at Long River. I have been going for years. Yesterday the Won Tons in the soup were undercooked, virtually raw. The chicken in several dishes was tough and fatty. Time to find a new «favorite» restaurant. Too bad because they used to be awesome!
Place rating: 1
West Islip, NY
Very disappointing. I’m upset with the staff. The waitor dosnt speak english. And the waitress is nasty. To disrespectful. They lost good people. 5 of us. Will never go back because her nasty attitude. 20 min. To sit and wait until someone finally noticed we were standing there. We didn’t get to order. Always short staffed.
Place rating: 4
Babylon, NY
After trying other restaurants for General Tsao’s chicken and not finding anything decent, I decided to go back one more time to Long River. Happy to say, the food there is back to the old Long River that I loved. Everything was excellent and hopefully it will stay that way. We had a variety of food and nothing disappointed. Thank you Long River. I missed you.
Place rating: 2
Long Island, NY
I think I’ve placed my last order with Long River.
What a shame as this was a gem some years back and held that spot for quite a while.
So sad to see it slide downhill.
I’ve eaten in the dining room once or twice but have ordered take out more times than I can count, and it’s just become habit to pick up the Long River menu when looking for take out.
But the last couple of times were disappointing to put it kindly.
More like factory food lately. Little of no care put into it.
Place rating: 1
Bay Shore, NY
Never again, i have been to this place twice. The first time was average at best, but since people I know said to give it another chance, I did. I ordered via their on line service and put on the order to pick it up when i got off my train. I got there they had no idea about it, then a girl found it and was totally flustered. She said it would be about 10 – 15 minutes, obviously they lost or forgot about it, ok, fine, it happens. After 5 minutes they say it’s done. how does it get done in 5 minutes? THEY DON’T COOK IT! Egg rolls were raw, didn’t bother to fry them. The sesame chicken was just so very wrong, as was everything else. Never again
Place rating: 1
Babylon, NY
Long River was the best take out Chinese in West Islip. We just got take out there and for $ 37.00 we received burned ribs dry chicken and the absolute worse food we can remember. do your self a favor find another take out in the area.
Place rating: 3
West Babylon, NY
I’ve ordered takeout many times from here. Seems to be spiraling downward over the last two or three years. Food lacks flavor and portions seem to be more rice than the «good stuff». Being a little disappointed, I decided to try the other two Chinese takeouts on Union Blvd. I was even more disappointed with them, so back to Long River til something better comes along.
Place rating: 1
West Islip, NY
I just got Chicken & Broccoli and Boneless Spare Ribs. The Chicken & Broccoli had very little chicken and the sauce wasn’t the typical sauce that other Chinese food places serve. It had very little flavor. The Boneless Spare Ribs were dry and the sauce had no taste. And there was a puddle of oil on the bottom of the container. I’ve had this at many other Chinese takeout places and this was by far the worst I ever had. I’ve been going to Long River off and on for over 25 years and for the past 10 years they always seem to disappoint. The sit down restaurant part is better than the takeout here. But the takeout has been sub par lately. Bo Hing by the post office tastes better. And the one by 7 – 11 on Union is good too.
Place rating: 2
West Islip, NY
Food is decent Chinese take-​out. I use the online ordering method for delivery and it always takes at least an hour to arrive. Dined in on Thursday night and had a horrible experience. The dining room was full and there was one waitress running around. Everyone was frustrated, trying to call her to their tables. We got the wrong food, and two of us were actually finished with our meals before the other two got theirs! The dining room is nice, but very messy, with empty cardboard boxes strewn around
Place rating: 1
West Islip, NY
We order from here quite often & for the past 6 years but the last 2 months the food has been terrible. I can’t put my finger on it but i think they may have changed the meat they use. We will be changing where we order from because it’s been so bad lately.
Place rating: 5
Freeport, NY
Very pleasantly surprised, professional polite and helpful. Nice dining experience with very tasty rolls and Dim Sum. Jinny was the sweetest waitress and Genuinely fun. We will be back. Arturo was in heaven.
Place rating: 1
Middletown, NY
Since I was a child I have gotten sick every time I eat at long river. People always manage to convince me it’s under new ownership and its better, but this time was no different. Within 24 hours I was sick sick sick! I won’t go back unless they gut the entire place… something’s gotta give
Place rating: 5
West Islip, NY
Been eating here since I was little. By far best Chinese in west islip if not all the surrounding area. Moved to dix hills still go there when i order Chinese. Never has any mistakes and can be picky on what you want in your food. No place compares. Now with their sushi and other items on the menu it’s a great place for everyone to be happy. Haven’t dinned in the restaurant although I’ve seen it and its very nice clean and modern. Would recommend to anyone
Place rating: 4
Manhattan, NY
Why are there so many BAD Chinese food restaurants on Long Island?
Finally — Long River — I have finally found you. Long River definitely prepares above average Chinese food… although they also have sushi (which is new item on their menu — used to be purely Chinese) and other «fusion» items.
The sesame chicken is HUGE and delicious– it is not drowning in sauce and has just the right amount of sweetness.
The soups: yummmm. The classics: Wonton is very good /​you get a lot of wontons not just broth in your pint. Egg drop is ehhhhh/​average and a little bit too watery.
The inside looks beautiful as well — I haven’t eaten in yet but based on the food — will be soon.
Overall, above average Chinese food in the area.
Place rating: 5
Farmingdale, NY
I went here for father’s day weekend with the family. Great place. We dined in this party room away from the rest of the diners. We ordered a combination of sushi and Chinese food. My family doesn’t eat raw sushi so we ordered the new Earthquake roll and West Islip roll… delicious! Chinese food was great too. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We never had to ask for a refill. Unilocal was filming a commercial while we ate, hope I’m in it. Plenty of free parking. I will definitely come back soon!
Place rating: 4
Suffolk County, NY
The dining room was done over really nice. The good its very good & they added a sushi bar also very good. My wife and I used to go there before they renovated it was good then. The new look & new menu makes it better. It’s a keeper.
Place rating: 3
West Islip, NY
I don’t know what happened.
Long River used to be so good years ago. Ever since they relocated, I think they got too big for their britches.
Now it’s just OKAY. Really nothing special at all. I got vegetable Lo Mein and General Tso’s Tofu chicken last night. The Lo Mein was kind of bland. The Tofu was too soft, soggy and had way too much sauce.
I wasn’t impressed.
Place rating: 4
West Islip, NY
Very hard too find good Chinese on long island. I been to so many and this is the place I keep returning too. Whats nice is they are the last place to make their own noodles. Everyone else has them pre packaged. No 5 stars though… I found a washer in my lo mein. They used to be pretty bad for a good 2 or 3 years (west islip drama of some kind) but have picked it up in the past year.
Nothing better in a good 10 miles radius. «peninsula doesn’t count»