Chachama Grill

Chachama Grill 📍Location : 655 Montauk Hwy, East Patchogue, NY 11772 💵 Price : $50- 100$ per person. 🍽️Cuisine style : American 🎯specialties : Chef: Elmer Rubio Intimate atmosphere, upscale setting even though it’s located in a Strip mall, friendly staff, quick and great service , formal table settings , has a bar, outdoor seating 👫Group size : suitable for all sizes 📢Noice level : moderate Ambience music style sets a great tone 🍽️would we go back again for more? : definitely.again and again Must visit. 📝What we had : prix fixe menu option $58 prix fixe available at all times It includes any starter, any main and any dessert (coffee, tea, espresso and cappuccino are not included and some surcharges may apply). Complementary bread and butter - plain & garlic Starters : 1.octopus $20 (fingerling potatoes, arugula, smoked paprika and lemon vinaigrette) 2. burrata $16 (crispy eggplant, pepper jam and balsamic reduction) 3. oysters rubio $17 (crispy oysters, sauteed spinach, sweet plantain fufu and wua kah tie sauce) 4.seafood ceviche $18 (scallops, shrimp, calamari, cilantro, peppers, sweet potato slice and onions) Mains: 1.mixed grill $58 (skirt steak quail shrimp creamy spinach-shiitake mushroom risotto) 2.prime new york shell steak $65. (yukon gold potato puree and natural jus, green beans) Dessert: 1.chocolate cake $10.50 vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis 2. passion fruit cheescake $10.50 pistachio crumbles, passion fruit sauce and whipped cream 3. pumpkin bread pudding $10.50 creme anglaise and pumpkin ice cream Dessert liquor: Patron xo $12.75 (3 oz) Wine: (Francis Coppola Directors Cut Cinema Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2022) $14- $25 Food : 10/10 Drinks : 10/10 Service : 10/10 Deco : 10/10

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolutely spectacular experience from beginning to end! I started with the oven-roasted Brussels sprouts salad, followed by the shrimp with purple Peruvian potato purée, mâche, and beurre blanc — every bite was refined, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. The balance and creativity in the dishes truly felt gourmet. For dessert, I had the chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis — rich, decadent, and the perfect sweet ending to an incredible meal. My fiancé had the warm Thai calamari salad and the prime ribeye, both perfectly cooked and full of flavor. For dessert, he chose the poached pear with mascarpone cheese and crispy pistachio — elegant, delicate, and absolutely delicious. The food, the service, and the ambience were exceptional. Every detail felt thoughtful and elevated. A true 5-star dining experience — we can’t wait to return! ✨

Food was generally quite good. Given the high prices, relatively speaking, their servers could use some training. My main dish was served without anyone realizing that the appetizer should be served first. There were no less than five inquiries about the food, by different servers, including right before the main dish was finished, and that felt excessive to me. And while waiting to order desert, we noticed many servers going in and out of the kitchen, often empty-handed, and none of them looked our way.

The East Patchigue location gives an impression of a strip mall restaurant. Surprise! The interior design and first class ambience was further supported by the top notch service and multiple visits by the owner. The filet and salmon were perfectly prepared, presented and cooked as requested. Deserts followed to include tiramisu and flan. Note that the bathrooms were spotless with high end accessories and cloth towels. Highly recommended!

On a Saturday night, I decided to visit a restaurant that I had heard great things about. To my surprise, the restaurant was nearly empty, but it turned out to be one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Stepping inside, the restaurant exuded a different vibe right from the start. The ambiance music set the perfect tone – not too loud, not too soft. It was clear that this was a place where you could relax and have a conversation without any distractions. The service was top-notch. The staff was incredibly kind, friendly, and professional. It's no wonder that they have a 4.9-star rating – they truly deserve it. Now, let's talk about the food. To start off, they brought out complimentary bread that was absolutely delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the ceviche, which was incredibly fresh and had a delightful kick reminiscent of Peruvian ceviche. We also tried the avocado crab salad, which had a unique and fantastic flavor profile. There was another appetizer, the name of which I can't recall, but I absolutely loved it. When it came to our entrees, I sought a recommendation from our server who suggested the duck. It was an excellent choice – the duck was absolutely delicious. My partner opted for a lobster dish with sweet corn puree that was truly divine. We couldn't resist trying a dessert, so we ordered the napoleon. Let me tell you, you HAVE to try it! It was simply amazing, and I still find myself dreaming about it. To top it all off, the Owner/Chef was incredibly nice. He took the time to visit each table, ensuring that everything was running smoothly. This attention to detail truly made our dining experience remarkable.

Great food and outstanding service. Definitely recommended.”

I absolutely love Chachama although it’s in a shopping strip that truly deserves a little more love…Chachama seems to be a family run establishment with a great upscale environment that seems a bit snug. The food presentation is phenomenal and the staff is always quick to serve and clean. The only reason I took a star is because we arrived to be seated so close to the one and only table that was occupied and for my husband and I it’s always preferred to have some space to enjoy our experience, anyways this place is really fabulous and I would recommend checking out as the menu is exquisite!

Every single dish was delicious & perfectly cooked and presented, including the drinks. The staff were attentive and the service was wonderful. The wait time for each course was reasonably short & I did not feel rushed. The environment is cozy and very comfortable, great located for a date.

I always enjoy this place. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is cute and cozy. The staff is super nice. The cocktails are good.

My wife and I have dined at Chachama Grill on several occasions and always enjoyed it. We decided to try the restaurant week menu and sad to say we were disappointed. My 3 star review is based on our overall experience over the years. If I was basing my review on this one visit alone, I would not even give it three stars. The ambience and service here are very good. Chachama is located in a non-descript strip of stores. The restaurant however is pleasant surprise . Classy , elegant and upscale. When you enter you are surprised because the interior is not what you based on the location and exterior. We started out with a few cocktails. I had an old-fashioned, which was quite good. My wife had a glass of Pinot Grigio. A very slim pour but she enjoyed the wine. For appetizers I had the butter nut squash soup. Good, not great. Somewhat Lacking in flavor but overall well done. My wife had the pumpkin ravioli. Again, good but not as flavorful as expected. For dinner I had the rigatoni. Similar theme to the appetizers. The presentation is beautiful. Definitely an adequate dish, but nothing to write home about. My wife had the black Angus braised short rib. It was terrible. Extremely fatty and virtually inedible. This was pointed out to our server. His response was "I will tell the chef". For dessert we both had the chocolate cake. Pretty tasty but an extremely small portion. I'm not sure if the quality of our dinner was due to the fact that it was restaurant week. If it was, that is not acceptable. I don't believe restaurant week should result in lesser quality and smaller portions. I believe you should receive the same quality and portion size you would any other day of the week. If this is the tactic they are using. It does not fly with me. After our most recent visit, I won't say we wouldn't return, however it has lost some luster.

I came here with a friend. We didn't stay long. We went to the bar and had an app and a mocktail. I had the oyster Rubio, which was good with the plaintain fufu. The background music and lighting were very low--a good place for conversation. The bartender was friendly and patient waiting for our selection. The owner is also the chef and has a nice menu of food items to select from.

Very nice experience at dinner. Unassuming front but you get in a refined interior and impeccable service with very professional well dressed personnel. Very good food with sizable portions. Beautiful wine list. Altogether a refined experience. Pricey but worth it.

How has this place has been here since 2003 and I'm just now discovering it is beyond me. My parents asked for a gift card there for the holidays, and that was the introduction. When friends came in for a family function, it was planned that we go here. I jumped at the opportunity. Thursday's are Latin night and that's when they have a special pre-fixe menu. This is IN ADDITION to their every day pre-fixe menu. And it's worth stating that for the prices and what you get, it's well worth getting as it come with an app, a main course and a dessert. There are some up charges but it depends what you order. The food was very good from my burrata starter (the pepper jam almost made it too sweet but what a nice touch) to my half roasted chicken and finally the tres leches choco cake which Bubs ate half of. Speaking of, the kids chicken fingers are no joke and we all watched him eat them with a moment of jealousy until our food came out. The fries were hand cut and amazing. We were seated in a semi private area that was half booth and half free standing chairs. It fit our party of 9 perfectly. This made for a great experience and a great reunion with my out of town peeps.

We went here earlier this week for my wife's birthday. It is located within a strip mall with open parking. Given the strip mall parking and the huge ChaChama Grill letters in bright white neon color, I wasn't sure what I am expecting walking in. Luckily all that faded away as walking in, it is a small quaint little place with dark interior walls but you know what, it has a very cozy feel. The place was elegant looking and great for either a decent size party or for an intimate date meal. We opted for the price fixed menu at $58 per person. My wife ordered the crab cake while I got the mussel for appetizer. Both these dishes knocked our socks off. The mussel was tremendously huge and fresh. My wife's crabcake was perfectly cooked and temperature wise hot. For main, I got the pan seared Chilean sea bass while she got the pan seared scallops. She really enjoyed the scallops which came with roasted spaghetti squash. The presentation of these dishes along with the taste were amazing and compliments to the chef. For dessert, I got the chocolate cake with scoop of vanilla ice cream while she got the creme brulee. Again, these were all hits. Extremely impressed with this place and I will give it a coveted 5 stars based on this visit. There are other theme specials such as Thur night is Latin food special.

Excellent food choices, very tasty, various price options with daily special, great service , cozy dim lit atmosphere.

This upscale local restaurant is over serving a fresh twist on an ordinary menu. The food is excellent service is always attentive. You will not be disappointed give it a try and be sure to get the watermelon martini it is Yum Yum.

Absolutely loved it here! Every dish was good, great affordable wine and awesome atmosphere. The scallops entree and oyster appetizer were amazing.

The food tastes so good! From the outside, you wouldn't think much of it. It's in But once you get in and seated, you'd love it. The food tastes so fresh and tasty. I typically go for the seafood dishes. I will come back here over and over again.

For a special occasion, this is one of my favorite area restaurants. The service is outstanding and the food is always so delicious and cooked to perfection. Kudos to chef Elmer!!

A gem !! Food is incredible, every time. The crab cake was phenomenal, the porkchop with seeet potato delicious and my absolute favorite, the hot rice pudding. Beautiful atmosphere and very attentive staff. I recommend this one highly

Have never had a bad meal here - Highly recommend and find myself going here fairly often. Love all the choices and the quality of the food. Highly recommend. Great for special occasions as well

Always a great experience here. Lots of parking, the service is attentive, the atmosphere is very nice, lights are dimmed just enough, tablecloths, and a very well-dressed staff. The food... There's something for everyone, and everything we've had here is great.

SUBLIME. No other words than SUBLIME. Detail, elegance, service , food SUBLIME. Perfection.

My first 2 visited here I was obsessed!!!! I should have known it was a completely different experience when I ate the complimentary bread and I could tell immediately it wasn't fresh. Came back last night... ordered the burrata and the crab cake. For some reason there was NO balsamic reduction on the burrata. This was disappointing since the balsamic gives it such a sweet yummy delicious flavor. 2/5 My boyfriend ordered the jalapeño cucumber margarita (this was TOP NOTCH last two visits) but yesterday it was incredibly spicy and tasted like my esophagus was on fire. Way too much jalapeño and barely much cucumber. For $14 it was a disappointment 2/5 Lamb chops were okay, not as juicy and flavorful as I was used to. I must say after visiting last night on a date with my boyfriend, I was overall disappointed in the food and drinks.

Food was excellent as was service. The prix fixe was amazing I highly recommend dinner at this restaurant

This gourmet restaurant is easy to find, and it is also in a shopping center that is plentiful with parking spaces. Around 7p, I sat at the bar, which had no TV, but I am not complaining because I liked the lively, talkative crowd seated there. We had good conversation. The hospitable bartender, Orlinda, handed me a creative, yet affordable menu that includes appetizers such as duck empanadas, stuffed oven-roasted mini pumpkin (quail-pumpkin-mushroom-cheese risotto), tuna ceviche, burrata (crispy eggplant, pepper jam and balsamic reduction), and Hudson Valley Foie Gras. Prices range from $10 to $21. The real bargain is the $40 price-fix menu that includes any appetizer, entree and dessert. Entree choices are many items that are pan-seared. Examples: pan-seared yellowfin tuna, pan-seared duck breast, pan-seared shrimp, pan-seared scallops, and pan-seared Spanish octopus. Prices range from $23 to $40. I did the price-fix option and ordered the mini pumpkin appetizer and the duck entree. The pumpkin was outstanding in every way especially the surprisingly large, meaty pan-seared piece of quail inside. Most quails that I have tasted in other restau are usually bony. The duck was delicious, but I had to salt it because it was bland; however, I find that duck usually comes out bland no matter how long it is seasoned in advance. Dessert was fabulous. I had the hot rice pudding, made from raisins, cinnamon and condensed milk. Usually I do not order rice pudding when I dine out because I can get that anywhere. I wanted to order the pumpkin bread pudding that comes with pumpkin ice cream and creme anglaise sauce, but bar regulars convinced me to order the pudding, and I have no regrets because it was divine To drink, I had a club soda with Angostura's Bitters. The charge was a pricey $3.95. The bill came out to $47.74 including tax. Not bad for a gourmet meal after work on a weekday at the bar.

We have been going to Chachama grill since it first opened. It is our favorite place. Everything Elmer cooks is delicious definitely worth trying! And the French martinis are the best here. We love it!!!! The Bartos

Excellent food, excellent service. Wish my weight loss program allowed me to eat here more often.

My experience was just ok. If buying individual items from the menu it's overpriced, the prix fixe was a good deal at $45 for an appetizer, an entree, & a dessert however individually the same meal I had would have been $60.50. Plating was nice but I did have some issues with the food. The carrot soup was overpowered by the fennel creme and the "crispy carrots" were soggy not crisp. The duck was delicious but unfortunately my rice was undercooked. No complaints at all about the Apple donuts those were delicious. I did get an espresso and unfortunately it was not a good pull, however many restaurants can't provide a great espresso anyway Another annoyance was that the restaurant doesn't take American Express. The bus staff was great, my server an older man ho didn't seem to have other tables at the time was inattentive. Overall I liked the food but not sure I'd return with other options with higher ratings to try nearby

Went here on a special occasion, the filet mignon was top tier. Fine dining ambience, and very friendly staff. 10/10 would recommend, just a little pricey of course.

Excellent food and service from this restaurant. Our waiter was so personable and attentive. Oysters Rubio were delicious and the duck was some of the best I've ever had. Weekday $55 prix fixe is a great value too. They seemed to have many regulars and knew people by name. They have a nice size private dining room which would be good for a 10-12 person dinner. Don't be dissuaded by the location in a Long Island strip mall!

This is one of those places that when you look at it, you may just pass it by because of its location. You'll be making a huge mistake if you did that. No matter what I've had at this restaurant. It is always fantastic. It's one of those restaurants that you go to and the ingredients sound good but it might not be something you really love and you're worried, but when it comes out it makes total sense and taste so good. The chef is very very talented and again, regardless of what you order it's consistent and it's always good. Ever have an issue look up for the hostess. She runs that restaurant like a finally tuned piano. no complaint is too big although I've never had one there. This is not a cheap restaurant but it's not super expensive for the experience either. Highly recommend. This hidden secret.

The food was excellent. Bronzini was with bones removed. Also Black Angus short ribs. So good. Service was a bit slow, but pleasant.

So happy we found this place. Food is delicious and service is great. We went two days in a row!

It's really crazy to walk into this restaurant in a strip mall and be immediately transformed to an upscale venue. It's not what you expected - the food is amazing! It's like going to an expensive restaurant in Manhattan.

Service was excellent. Oysters and raviolis were tasty. Had the duck and quail lamb shrimp trio. Very good. Would definitely recommend.

Dining area is neat and clean, staff is cordial and accommodating, food is fabulous with beautiful pesentation. A hidden gem!

... really consistently the best restaurant around ... menu always changing ... service is impeccable ... very friendly staff ... a superb dining experience !!!

Sorry folks Chacha's really did not impress me at all and I was highly disappointed with yelps reviews. This place may work for others but they dropped the ball with this Yelper. First impression when we pulled into the Strip Mall in front of Chacha's was that this restaurant looked totally out of place. It almost looked as if 5th Avenue NY came to East Patchogue. But hey if your going to do it do it big. We came in and were asked for reservations which we didn't have for the half empty restuaraunt and were granted some seats. Thanks. The decor was cool kinda reminded of an old steak house and I will say it was done up very nice . They had a fully stocked bar and seating was comfortable. 5 star here. Service was kinda weird they were efficient but kind of cold no personality. Head waiter would come out ramble the menu and then he was gone. The wife and I found ourselves asking ( why did he say ?). 4 stars here. Drinks margarita was weak. Wife is a lightweight and after 2 drinks no buzz. 2stars here. Appetizers were good the wife had the calamari salad and I had the ceviche. 4.5 stars here. Dinner was free range roasted Chicken and Octopus. This is where it all goes down hill. Sorry the chicken had no flavor at all but was fresh and cooked well. The Octopus should never have lost its life for the reason of being cooked at Chacha's. It had zero flavor. The skin was left on and some parts were soft and mushy and other parts were like rubber. Both meals desperately needed salt and there was none to be found on the tables or in the restaurant. 2 stars here. Desert chocolate cake was soooo sweet it needed something to balance it out. Rice putting was watery and sooooo sweet. No point in putting the ice cream on top because it melts before it comes out. Trust me this is not Latin rice pudding . 2 stars here. Price was $98.00 all said and done and sorry but I couldn't justify it. I may be picky here because my wife is Latin and we have eaten some Great Latin food in our time. Chacha's did not have anything that closely resembled any of the natural Latin spices and flavoring I have become used to. So Chacha's is one and done for me. They look the part but fall short on the food and the personality.

I live pretty far away from Chachama Grill so I don't get to go here as often as I'd like to but that didn't stop me from making the trip from Nassau for my birthday. I'm not 100% sure how such an incredible restaurant could be in such an unassuming shopping center but sometimes you just need to stop thinking and enjoy. Service is incredible since everyone cares about your experience but the food is the uncontested star of the show. I have never had a bad dish here. I went with my parents who are very meat and potatoes and they loved it. Basically there's something for everyone, they treat you well, the the chef is a virtuoso. It's not on the menu right now but if you ever see the foie gras on the menu don't sleep on it. I think it's the best I've ever had.

Exceptional and very different food from the norm. Beautifully executed and presented, thoughtful Latin influenced dishes. Drinks were excellent: rum punch and cucumber martini. Decent wine selection. Very attentive and knowledgeable service. Stylish interior. Not too noisy even on a busy Saturday night. Highly recommended if you want something a little more adventurous.

This is such a hidden gem. While small, the dining room and bar don't feel crowded, they feel cozy. The food is outstanding, the service is efficient and friendly. Easily one of my favorites.

I will never come here again the service is absolutely horrible the manager was so rude to me and my friends who were celebrating a bday she shouldn't be in hospitality food was okay nothing to brag about

Amazing. Amazing! Very creative chef/owner, constantly reinventing. He has always been willing to cook something special for me with my food allergy. Usually goes off the menu for me, but within his broad culinary wheelhouse. That always makes me feel so special. Please visit, you won't regret it!

Food is good places fancy but it's very pricey I would only be able to go there on very special occasions

Came on my vacation. Amazing food, speedy service, and great conversation with wait staff! Location out of the way, but well worth it for the Bronzini :)

The menu posted on its site was no way near what they served. They have a very limited selection with their oysters over breaded and over cooked. There was no pan seared anything on the appetizers and the entrees were not crowd pleasers.

This is my second time dining at this restaurant. Both times the food was fantastic. Each person that has dined with me, also loved their meals. This time around I had the Israeli artichoke app, which was fresh and tasty. Entree was the LI crescent duck with wild rice and pear chutney. It was cooked perfect, flavorful and very tender. Dessert was warm Chocolate cake, which was a perfect to finish off my meal. Others in my group tried the black pasta with seafood, oysters Rubio and the soft shell crabs. Everything was great. We've already made another reservation to go back in a few weeks. Service was also very good. I rarely give 5 stars, but this restaurant deserves it!

Outstanding food and service every time! Delicious oysters Rubio for an appetizer, lamp chops divine for main course and do order the warm rice pudding for dessert! This place never disappoints!

My fiance and I brought my mom and grandma to this restaurant for Mother's Day and after an amazing experience, I knew exactly where to choose for his birthday! This is definitely a special occasion restaurant and there is a menu filled with unique flavors! I would recommend going for their prix fixe deal, which is currently $55 for an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Keep in mind there are specific days and timeframes, which are listed on the website menu. We started with the Oysters Rubio and Zucchini Flowers, had the Chive Fettuccine and Scallops for our mains and finished the meal with the Vanilla Creme Brulee and the Passion Fruit Cheesecake. Everything was delicious but the Oysters Rubio was such an amazing combination of flavors and I would come just for the Passion Fruit Cheesecake! It has real passion fruit on top and is an absolute treat. For drinks, we had the Margarita and the Fresh Watermelon Martini during dinner and had espresso and a cappuccino with dessert. I feel like the cappuccino was really the star, the best one I've had. Honestly, this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside but is definitely worth exploring. We will definitely be back again!

I visited this restaurant with some friends a while back. The service, food and atmosphere were all excellent!! Totally unexpected! I've also given a gift certificate to Chachama Grill as a present, and I definitely would not hesitate to return!

The food was delicious. Unfortunately, we all left hungry because the portions were extremely small. We will not return.

EXCELLENT Food! Prix fixed menu is the same as regular menu for $55 with 3 courses. Servings are not smaller because of the prix fix. Reservations necessary.

Chachama Grill has always been consistent & impressive on every occasion that we've dined here. Over the years we've used them for catering as well as hosting parties in house. This past weekend we hosted a baptism and everything was top notch. If you haven't been here or if you've been on the fence about checking this spot out... come down during their price fix offerings. Sun-thurs all day, and up to 5:45 on Friday/Saturday. You will not be disappointed.

Excellent Food! Manhattan quality dining, atmosphere, and service. Plenty of parking. Menu changes, but always Awesome!! Have Prix Fix offering if seated by 5:45. Ordering off regular menu. We are now regulars and bring friends there all the time.

Went there last night for our anniversary. The food cocktails and service is amazing! So happy that we went! Had such a nice night together

Excellent service awesome date night setting!! We had a goood time with our friends when we went here!