Beach - Hampton Bays
Beach
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Recent feedback highlights a troubling atmosphere at this restaurant, marked by aggressive staff behavior and a lack of professionalism. Patrons report poor treatment from security and bartenders, with numerous complaints about overzealous bouncers and unfriendly service. Issues such as cash-only payments, exorbitant ATM fees, and safety concerns on the dance floor have left visitors feeling uneasy. Mixed with ongoing dissatisfaction about the establishment's music and vibe, many express a reluctance to return. Diners are advised to proceed with caution, especially women, and to be vigilant about their surroundings while enjoying their night out.
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I likely would have appreciated this place much more if I were 18. At 26, I found it rather unappealing. The crowd was very young, and the cover charge along with drink prices felt steep. Additionally, the bathrooms and dance floor were not very clean. Still, I gave it a 3-star rating because I understand that for a younger audience, these issues may not be significant, and it could be an ideal spot for them.
I would suggest skipping the tip at this restaurant. Normally, I wouldn’t say this about any establishment, but the staff here come across as rather entitled, so I won't be contributing to that. Just a reminder, tipping is not mandatory. I'm looking forward to coming back and just paying for my drinks, as that's the only way I can express my dissatisfaction. Don’t worry, I’ve already returned without leaving a tip. I look forward to your closing day. Good luck trying to spot me; maybe you haven’t yet. See you on the floor? Haha, see you tonight.
The security staff was impolite and unprofessional. I felt like I might have been drugged. When I tried to explain my situation to the bartender, he ignored me at first, but he eventually offered me a complimentary drink. The restaurant only accepts cash and charges a $7 fee for using the ATM, which, unfortunately, wouldn't accept my valid card. There's also a $20 cover charge to enter. I had a fantastic time dancing, but I would advise women to avoid going alone or in small groups, as there were some inappropriate individuals present. Stay safe and have a good night.
DJ Fresh needs to go. As a former regular, it’s disappointing to see the place empty out so early because the vibe has been ruined. Edit after manager's comment: If you want to try and argue, make sure you have the numbers to back it up. After reviewing your summer ratings, the average is around 1.3 stars (1.5 if you include the joke review and unverified user). OUCH! Four reviews mentioned bad music or DJs, seven called out aggressive bouncers, and a few mentioned bartenders scamming customers. So if you’re going to claim others are wrong, at least have the data to support it.
I’d really like to understand why you felt it was acceptable to use that kind of force on a customer. Your security actually knocked the camera out of the hands of the girl who was filming. And then, when people started tagging you on Instagram, you disabled the comments. That’s really disappointing!
