Bonwit Inn - Commack

Had my sister's bride shower 6/3/17. I treated both Steve and Jim, and I must say that the level of professional, care and attention was amazing. Thank you both... read more Had my sister's bride shower 6/3/17. I treated both Steve and Jim, and I must say that the level of professional, care and attention was amazing. Thank you both for ensuring that our event was successful. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of our waiter. The young man ran around and made an amazing job. I can't express my gratitude to make the day a success.

We had my daughter’s shower here last weekend. We couldn’t be happier with this place. The manager Steve is warm and kind, the wait staff as nice as can be, and... read more We had my daughter’s shower here last weekend. We couldn’t be happier with this place. The manager Steve is warm and kind, the wait staff as nice as can be, and everyone raved about the food. Parking is very convenient, location convenient. It was perfect! Thank you Steve, and Jim, and all the staff for making our day so perfect!

The Sunday brunch spread was quite enjoyable, with a wide variety of options that made it easy to find some vegan-friendly choices. Unfortunately, there were no... read more The Sunday brunch spread was quite enjoyable, with a wide variety of options that made it easy to find some vegan-friendly choices. Unfortunately, there were no milk alternatives available for my coffee, but it didn’t spoil the overall experience.

Let’s start with the positives. The staff at Bonwit is incredible. They truly went above and beyond for my event. I reserved the beautiful Anastasia room for 40... read more Let’s start with the positives. The staff at Bonwit is incredible. They truly went above and beyond for my event. I reserved the beautiful Anastasia room for 40 guests, and it was the ideal venue for the baby shower. The space is both elegant and stunning, and I was able to decorate it to my taste. The manager was exceptionally kind and allowed me to decorate the day before, giving me as much time as I needed. Whenever I had a concern, the staff was always available and addressed it promptly. They were organized and professional throughout the event. They even permitted a live harpist to perform at the shower, which added a lovely touch. I was really impressed with their service and would have given them a solid five stars—if only the food had met my expectations. Considering the price I paid, I anticipated exceptional food, but I was unfortunately disappointed. The first course—salad and bread—was good, and the second course, penne alla vodka, was also enjoyable. However, the main course of chicken lacked flavor and was quite disappointing. My boyfriend ordered the eggplant and didn’t like it at all. With five options to choose from for the main course, one of my brothers chose the veal and found it unimpressive as well. My family was candid and said the food was just mediocre. The cannoli cream cake and coffee were merely okay. Overall, I had a wonderful time with my family and friends, but perhaps brunch would have been a better choice for the event. I would rate this place 3.5 stars. For me to give a restaurant five stars, everything—from the food and service to the ambiance—needs to be top-notch, and unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to that standard.

I personally enjoyed the scrambled eggs, bacon, made-to-order omelette, Caesar salad, lox, and fruit; everything was delicious! However, there were a few items... read more I personally enjoyed the scrambled eggs, bacon, made-to-order omelette, Caesar salad, lox, and fruit; everything was delicious! However, there were a few items I didn’t care for, including the poached salmon, crusted salmon, and potatoes. The salmon simply didn’t taste right to me, and the potatoes were served cold, which was surprising since we arrived right when they opened. Additionally, I wasn’t a fan of the baked clams, as I prefer them whole rather than chopped. On the positive side, the service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and efficient in clearing our dirty dishes. One issue that my group noticed was that the food stations were located directly in the dining area where people were seated, causing a bit of congestion as we waited in line for food right in front of diners’ tables. Overall, everyone in my group enjoyed their brunch. After factoring in tax and tip, the total came to about $45 per person.