Sayra's Wine - Far Rockaway

Great place but they need to do something to control the mosquito population outside! They're worse than the raccoons lurking behind the fence. I got bit so much in one night there, that I had to leave and it looked like I had chicken pox when I got home that evening.

I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed this place. We’ve been coming here for years and recommend it to friends. Today (8/11/23), however, I came in for the bottle of wine and cheese deal and then cheese plate was shrunken to a tiny platter that made it impossible to cut on it. Also, three olives to two people???? Screw whomever made that decision. Still, we will be back.

I had a great time sitting outside with wonderful live music. Felt like a nice getaway, almost like I escaped the city and was on a vacation. A more diverse menu would make the place perfect. Or perhaps if they allowed to link with another restaurant nearby to bring in other food also.

Loved the atmosphere until they presented the check at the end. They added an “accidental” charge, not only that, but when we addressed the server about it, they seemed non-chalant as opposed to apologetic. Food is very tasty, pulled pork sliders are extremely delicious and the wine selection is interesting. They added an auto gratuity to only 2 people which comes across as they are hoping for extra tips if you’re not paying close attention. Also there was a “merchant charge” which I’ve never heard of.

Someone in a previous review said that the service here is slow, although it is not busy and they were absolutely right. I write this review for my second visit, I literally sit here, as I write this review and can assure you that both my first and second time have been muded here by slow service. But I'll make you a better one. Today the person who greeted me and last time took my order was the same person today. And this person came about 10 or 15 minutes after I sat in my back to say that they forget about me. I don't know about you, but I don't come to a wine bar to be forgotten on a Friday night or another night for this matter. I was very generous tonight with the tip that knows... I might just forget to tap as I think of the sour house wine I was served tonight as a lap in the face to forget the long waiting period. Ahhhhhh... but one read when the person just came out and our eyes were locked when they took my order, I pushed that up to 4 stars out of the attempt to be nice. But don't test me... I'll let you fall on a 3 star fast. And here come your three stars. Remember, I write that while I sit in the restaurant... Happy Hour listed on the menu, but if I get my review, the price reflects the full price. If I had been here to get saucy, I guarantee you I would not have noticed because I hope a company will honour its advertised policy without having to point it out. I really gave this institution the advantage of doubt... Fortunately, I do not call the consumer affairs department, so I hope that management will read and evaluate this review and others. This is a great place and potential cash cow in view of the development of the area, but with service like this you just lack on free word of mouth advertisement and 5 star reviews. P.s.I was still generous today, hopefully buying some training.