The Blue Whale

It’s a nice setting, but you need to avoid using a credit card at the bar or they’ll mark up the total as they see fit after you sign.I have to pity these guys who are willing to commit fraud for a couple of bucks, but I suppose their cute scam of turning 1s into 4s and 5s into 8s brings in good money at scale.

Fun place for tea every day of summer

Depends on who you are and what you expect. Nearly everyone there appeared to be gay men in their 20s and 30s, and they almost all fulfilled the cliches you may have about them. I came there dressed as a woman and had hoped for the people there being ok with that (not gay though). While most didn’t care, some others made really nasty comments. I’m sure the same guys wouldn’t appreciate such comments about them in a bar primarily visited by straight people.

Food was very good (tapas style). Good service. Great live blues music being played. We were there between 2-3:30. I would go back. It turns into a hopping bar from what we are told. Of course it is a predominantly gay crowd moving forward.

How the heck do you get hold of someone there? Every phone in every place is locked into the same account, and not one single person picks up a phone or calls you back. That is one effed up system of deflection. This is why I dont spend money anywhere in the Pines except the Pantry. Very weird indeed.

The crowd makes the place, and the crowd here is always smiling and having a good time. Who cares that the drinks are over-priced. Its The Pines, youre smiling, youre making some new friends, and you dont have a care in the world. So add to the positive energy and have a good time.

One of the worst dining experiences I have ever had. My meal was served after the rest of the table had been served and finished their mediocre meals. Unfortunately the rosemary chicken was under cooked and inedible. These people are incompetent and dangerous.

Beware, beware the planters punch! Best house speciality drink that will get you twisted and ready to party during their low tea and then ready to head over to high tea. Prefer drinking here than eating here.

Walked in with a group of about 15 people and were told this particular side wasnt open but the other side would be in 10 mins. 20 mins go by and not one person came to acknowledge us so we left. This is no way to run a business. It clearly seemed like they were annoyed that we were there, why I do not know. I do know is they missed out on a HUGE sale. Never again will we go back.

Its pretty much impossible to be upset during low tea. Grab yourself a cocktail and settle in with the throngs of people for an afternoon cocktail to start your evening.

How horrible is the staff? We all spend gobs of money over the summer but then to use the bathroom during the day they won’t let you.

Great margarita while we wait for the water taxi!

Great place for a nice, chill brunch. Low tea is great as well -- get the blue whale!

Great drinks, specifically Pines Punch and amazing atmosphere!

Eh. Its obviously the place to be on Fire Island, but it didnt feel very friendly. No one was mingling during happy hour.

Had several great meals. Absolutely order the Chicken sandwich with avacado.

Nice place for drinks. The place for tea. Get the punch

Can get kind of....crazy during peak times. But still a fun place.

Its really good food does come really fresh

Great place to relax and have a drink.

Fun place

Low Tea! Men! Men! Men!

Beautiful great memories!

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