Live Music, Dining and Fun in Mastic, Shirley, Moriches

This neighborhood has grown immensely in the past five years and the need for more entertainment has become clear to the local business owners. The Violet Cove Marina, 2 Violet Road, Mastic Beach, NY (631) 395-8866, features live entertainment all year round. Music is performed both indoors at their bar/restaurant and in an outdoor environment at their indoor/outdoor tiki bar. The tiki bar is fabulous, authentic and a lot of fun. During the summer, reggae bands fill the air and you can dock your boat at the marina and step right up to hear the tropical beat as you eat, drink and view the bay. Now that it is winter, the marina has booked several artists, most recently Eddie Money for a rock n roll benefit concert for the needy at the holidays. Such concerts help our community and provide an excellent evening out for the family and there will be more of them in the future.

Another place for live music and great food and drink is Peanuts Bar & Grill, 450 Main Street, Yaphank, NY (631) 345-6000. This restaurant was renovated within the past couple of years and offers a pleasant environment to eat and enjoy live music. Peanuts has also sponsored live music events recently to assist in local causes, such as children with challenging illnesses who need help and support to receive proper medical treatment. Such a venue gives local artists a forum to perform while helping our community. While you are enjoying outstanding entertainment and fine dining, you are also assisting those in need – what could make you feel better?!

For sophisticated dining and live music, there is the Oceana Diner/Restaurant at 62 Montauk Highway, Westhampton Beach, NY (631) 288-2828. The diner is owned by George and Kristina Nikolopoulos, with their children Spiro and Kay, who are also the proprietors of the infamous Moriches Diner. Just like the Moriches Diner, the food is absolutely delicious and the service outstanding. There are three lovely rooms to dine in at the Oceana, including an atrium room with an unbelievable mural painted on the wall. In the center of the diner is a top shelf bar with unlimited choices. Add to this live entertainment, which is scheduled regularly, and you have a recipe for family fun and enjoyment. The most recent show was performed by the NY Exceptions and their classic sounds were appreciated by all.

To enjoy live entertainment, dining and drinks in a historical environment, there is the Manor House at 1443 Montauk Highway, Mastic, NY (631) 395-0592. This terrific old house was renovated into a restaurant on two levels with a separate bar. It is a great environment and the burgers are unbeatable. To add to this, live local entertainment and karaoke are regularly scheduled events and there is a billboard outside that lists what is going to be happening for the week ahead. We can always count on a great meal and a lot of fun at this restaurant/bar that has serviced our community for many years.

These are just a few of the wonderful places you can appreciate live entertainment, fine dining and top shelf liquor creations right in our own community.