Parsnip Lake House

Parsnips by the lake. This bar has had some wonderful transformation from what it used to be. Oh boy you didn't go near this place years ago. But now. Oh my goodness it is a joy to go here. The atmosphere has completely changed. Especially Friday and Saturday nights during the summer. The bands outside if it's nice out this is the place to be. Especially around when they start about 8:00 p.m. because the sun is still going down as they begin. Some really good bands. Surprisingly good. And so much fun. I've been riding around the lake and then just stop in here to listen step out look at the stars and the moon as it holds over the lake as the music washes over you in the background. The music is inside wow is it loud. Very loud. But you can always be outside if it's not raining and still here at Crystal clear. But inside it's so loud it's a small place I mean what do you expect but it can get very packed in there as well. Really what a transformation. Especially standing outside with the lights overlooking the lake It's just really a wonderful place to stop and you'd never really know it from the road because it's such a terrible parking lot It's so small and really hard to get in and out of if it looks packed don't even try and pull in just park across the street and in the gas station they allow it. And or down the road near it. On the side streets. Really if you haven't tried it for a live music on Fridays and Saturdays this is such a wonderful venue. It's an older crowd for sure. But I'm an older crowd person. Mixed with some young people but mostly older people. Great place to ride your motorcycle to. Bravo for the transformation I know it's been transformed for a few years now but worth mentioning for sure.

Really enjoyed going here while visiting the area. Owner was there and very nice. Live music was excellent and being able to go and have a dj as well with no cover was a plus.

I absolutely love this place. It's my "go-to" place. Always a great time. Always a super cool vibe. Great bar staff too. ❤️🤘🏼

So— this place has me perplexed. I feel like John Taffer needs to come here and haul this place and make it what it’s worth. The first thing I asked for when I sat at the bar was a drink menu. The bartender did a 💁🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️we don’t have one? Idk I’d think a bar on one of the most famous Long Island lakes would be a little more high end. The landscaping and overall care of the building is lacking. Rocks everywhere / Old chairs and cushions kinda thrown in the corner and dirty. Despite many signs asking smokers (and I’m a smoker) to use receptacles. There were cigarette butts lodged in between the deck boards outside. This place has SO MUCH potential. The beach view is beautiful and the set up for the band outside looked really nice m- but we were leaving then. The bathrooms were also filthy. The bartender made me a nice drink, good amount of alcohol and around 10 bucks. But come ON guys. You have so much potential for that place. Overall I would return because of the view and the staff were nice.

Nice little bar on a beautiful lake. Live music on most nights with no cover. Fantastic staff and really nice owner. They do not serve food here, However, you can have food brought in from other places. The only thing I would change is that the music is usually too loud.

Great little place. Bartender Jen is great. Monday night open jam rocks.

Wow awesome place first time visiting last. At first the building looks really small from the outside but once you enter, you realize that there’s a huge back patio where you can walk right down to the water. The people were super friendly. The bartender was nice. The band was amazing, the girl up there was killing! We will definitely be back

VERY cool spot! there’s no food at all, but the outdoor space is pretty awesome

Bar service always on point, Eva& Mike are great. Live music on the lake. Say hello to Owner Chris!

Parsnips Bar has really been getting better and better over the years. It's brightened up a bit and now has a more welcoming vibe. With nice views of Lake Ronkonkoma, live music, and a good atmosphere, it's a great spot to kick back and hang out with friends. The overall vibe keeps improving. 3.8 stars

Great friendly bartender and chill vibes are st this place. Good selection of top shelf liquor and beers. Great view of the Lake from outside seck.

We saw the band VOR 2 times it was great and the prices of drinks at very reasonable We made several new friends

Busy local place with bands dj's and events ... great in summer with outside music by the lake and a bar downstairs .. beautiful setting

I love this Lake House bar. I've been here a few times with my boyfriend, once when he played in the band he used to play in and once for an open mic night on a Monday. I am only giving it 4 stars because from what I can tell they don't serve food only drinks. They do let you bring outside food in, I've bought cookies in and I've seen groups bring in cake and my boyfriend and I bought heroes in from little vincent's. Still if they served food I'd give them 5 stars for a convenience factor. This is definitely a nice lively place for the Long Island and the Suffolk County Music Scene. Very intimate, cool and fun! I don't drink any longer so I can't say much about the alcohol I'll leave that to drinkers. But I would never turn down coming here if I got more chances to!

Went for a party outside in the back by the lake. Live music was great ! Place is nice . Lots of fun . They have quick draw . The service was great . The food was catered and was excellent! Great place to hang or have a party !

I like to keep my opinions to myself, but how can I not say it's CONSPICUOUS ATMOSPHERE will not leave you disappointed Michele

The new owner Chris has not only completely remodeled this place but also embraced the previous nostalgia of years past. I totally can feel the vibes of family's hauling their fam from Brooklyn and queens..... The lake feel is strong again and if you like a laid back sunset, come here!

Had a blast here with my friends. Pass it all the time and so happy I finally stopped in. Drinks were cheap, the bartender was excellent and the crowd was very friendly. I felt very comfortable here and loved their back deck. I really cant say anything bad at all. looking forward to more great memories there!

I don't know if the bartender was high, drunk, or both. However, the the service was horrible. She spent more time in front of the bar than behind it. We couldn't get drinks. I won't even ask why she was dressed like a 1970's porn star. It was a bizarre experience have no wish to repeat. First time there, and the last...

The place is completely remodeled and the energy is great if your over 30 and looking for an adult crowd you've found a place

Friends invited me out one night and said, "We're going to try this bar called 'Parsnips'" Instantly in my head I thought, "Oh wow, maybe this is like on a golf course. 'Par' 'Snips'" Like the other men, I wore a nice collar shirt, with new khakis and the girls all wore pretty dresses with their hair done and what not... We get there and immediately my first thought was "This is nowhere near a golf course" Walk in, first thing I saw was a mid aged women, wearing leggings with rips on the knees, a camo printed hunter jacket and Crocs, she was accompanied by (assuming her husband) A grey bearded man, wearing a heavily worn denim jacket, jean shorts with work boots. Clearly we're all over dressed. But whatever, make an awkward situation fun. Cheap drinks, Funny entertainment, and now an amazing story to tell.

This isn't really a bar... It's a theme park known as Cougar Town USA. The rides are a bit old, but most of them are maintained pretty well.

I am giving this place 3 stars basically because I am always entertained; whether it be the patrons themselves, or a fight, or just the bartenders. This place used to be a hot spot back in the day and now it has turned into the dive bar that attracts an older crowd (50+), where everyone knows your name. I guess that's a good thing, however if you're looking to meet new people, you won't because it's the same faces every week. The bartenders during the week before 10pm are not really bartenders (with the exception of Richie!). They can be found hanging out after their shift polishing off their drinks. I used to go on Saturday night, but the bartender (Tiny I think they call him)(who is not so tiny!), is kind of a pig when it comes to the women. So I tried Friday night and there are 2 male bartenders who are pretty cool. Granted, they never charge the same price for a drink, which I think is unfair, but they are generous in doing shots with you. The owner is very nice and the place itself is small. Lately, they've had a DJ who I think enjoys playing only the music from his generation (again, older). Because when you request a song from today's generation, he says 'sure' and then never plays it. There are definitely some strays that come in looking for trouble after 1am, be aware! It's an alright joint if you just want to get a quick drink before you go out to a real place, or on the way home while eating your little vincents pizza...

LOVE a good dive bar and Parsnip delivers in spades! Cheap drinks and a pretty decent water view considering it's Lake Ronkonkoma.

The music is not bad. It is definitely an older crowd like forty, fifty year olds go there.

My home away from home. Always go there when I need a little drinky drink. Very friendly staff that remembers your name and drink. Come check it out!

How could you not give this place 5 stars?! I'll never forget the first time I went there, at a ripe age of 16 years old it was my first time in a bar. The best hits from DJ STD we're bumping on the 6'x6' dance floor which had about 40 middle aged people, which was good bc I think most of them were only being held up by the others, from collapsing and blacking out. I proceed towards the back being hit on by Ronkonkomas hottest milfs and I'm pretty sure contracted herpes in passing. My friend and I then make my way to the spacious back deck which thankfully didn't collapse. There I could see the most spectacular view of the brown dirty lake which at the time unfortunately was closed bc it had recently had sewage dumping in it from across the street. Off to my left I could see Windows on the lake and the rehab center which is possibly where the people smoking crack to my right came from. I was a little young for crack at the time but I appreciated that it was available. What an accommodating place. And walking distance too. Sometimes while I'm at the beach here in Florida with the crystal clear blue water I think to myself, what am I doing here, this isn't home. There's not even any crack nearby.

I lived in this bar for 7 years . Tons of Fun every night , never an issue with the locals , great view of the lake , good drinks , cheap prices , friendly and knowledgeable bartenders , great local spot ,

Fun Bar on the Lake! My wife and I usually stop by here for a couple of drinks on the way to or from dinner. You won't find a bunch of kids cramming the place and the bartenders always treat us like family. In the warmer weather, we like to hang out on the deck that overlooks the lake and relax. We also like going on sat nights since my wife gets $2 drinks (which means so do I ;) )

If you want to be entertained by some of the most exquisite low lifes, including the employees, enjoy!!!

crowd is older and strange. Only two positives: always open both early and late and has a outdoor deck .

As an outsider stopping in, very friendly customers and bar-tenders. The dj on the weekend is exceptional, playing a variety of music, and also very friendly. He plays great dance music and always fits requests in. Very nice outdoor deck on Lake Ronkonkoma.