Noco - Saint James

My wife and I had dinner last night at NOCO in St James. I had dined there previously for a work event but this was her first visit. We started at the bar while... read more My wife and I had dinner last night at NOCO in St James. I had dined there previously for a work event but this was her first visit. We started at the bar while waiting for our table to be ready. My wife had the “pretty Woman” (vodka, cranberry juice, cucumber and lime juice) while I had an IPA. Our bartender was attentive and mixed a great drink! We moved to the dining room at a table with a full view of the open kitchen. We love that type of kitchen. We started with the raw bar appetizer (oysters, clams, shrimp and tuna). The presentation was outstanding and the quality of the fish even better. My wife had the cedar plank salmon and i had the wild boar meatloaf. Both very plentiful portions and cooked to perfection. Our servers (Liv and two gentlemen) were attentive, pleasant, and most importantly did not rush us! The atmosphere was warm and inviting and a bit lively (but not loud). This was a truly outstanding dining experience and we can’t wait to return with our best friends! Thanks NOCO for an amazing dining experience…

Unbelievable experience for dinner yesterday. First of all, the atmosphere was terrific and the restaurant was beautiful on the inside. For appetizer we got the... read more Unbelievable experience for dinner yesterday. First of all, the atmosphere was terrific and the restaurant was beautiful on the inside. For appetizer we got the Spanish octopus which was the most tender piece of fish I’ve ever eaten in my life. It was extremely flavorful, especially with the Chorizzo on the side. For dinner we got the Ravioli and Farfalle special which was great as well. This was my first time at the restaurant and I was extremely pleased with the food, service, and atmosphere. One of the best restaurants around the St James/Smithtown area. Highly recommend.

Came in for drinks and a few small plates. The place was completely empty when we arrived. The service was, I don't like saying this, awful. Service was aloof a... read more Came in for drinks and a few small plates. The place was completely empty when we arrived. The service was, I don't like saying this, awful. Service was aloof and the bartender treated us like we were a burden. Would not recommend.

We went to NOCO for our first time for our wedding anniversary dinner. I highly recommend this restaurant. The unique menu and food served are outstanding. My f... read more We went to NOCO for our first time for our wedding anniversary dinner. I highly recommend this restaurant. The unique menu and food served are outstanding. My favorite was the Spanish Octopus! Seated by the kitchen, the atmosphere wasn't exactly cozy.The waitress does not know how to smile. Fortunately the fellow serving the food was quite personable, and answered all ourquestions.

I like the decor and delicacy of the food. I like the oyster which is quite delicious. You should try them raw with no sauce and then with lemon. The octopus is... read more I like the decor and delicacy of the food. I like the oyster which is quite delicious. You should try them raw with no sauce and then with lemon. The octopus is good. The dish is very rich in flavor with sausage and potato. The Sauvignon blanc is awesomeaccording to my wife. She ordered two. Squid ink pasta is delicious. My sea bass over rice is probably the only regret since ittastes a but dry and bland. The coconut sauce is great but still cannot make compensate. I would love some creamy sauce on top.