AmericanBurgersFrenchSeafoodSeafoodFine diningDinnerFine DiningCocktail Bar
Last updated: 7/25/2026, 3:45:03 AM
Key Information
L'Étoile offers a refined French dining experience in the historic Snouder's Building on South Street in Oyster Bay, NY. It aims to provide a timeless French atmosphere, thoughtfully served, making it an ideal setting for romantic evenings and special occasions.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently praise L'Étoile for its exceptional food, beautiful presentation, and authentic French flavors. The service is frequently described as wonderful, seamless, and genuinely caring, with staff going above and beyond for special events like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and proposals. The ambiance is noted as romantic, elegant, cozy, and high-end bistro style, making guests feel as if they are dining in Paris. It is highly recommended for date nights and significant celebrations.
Additional Details
L'Étoile is part of Stellina Hospitality. The restaurant offers an 8-course menu that includes caviar. Reservations are recommended for dining.
L'Étoile is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. It is particularly recommended for special occasions such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, anniversaries, or proposals. They also offer a Happy Hour.
What I thought was going to be a lovely Mother’s Day dinner turned into such a beautiful and unforgettable evening. The entire team at L’Étoile made everything feel so seamless and special, and I’m so grateful for the care that went into every detail.
A special thank you to Giulia for helping make the night so meaningful, to Bruno for overseeing everything behind the scenes, to Abby and Yorman for the wonderful service, and to Gerardo for the fantastic cocktails and wine presentation. Even on a busy Mother’s Day, everyone made us feel genuinely cared for.
It was such a heartfelt night, and I’ll always remember it. Thank you to the whole L’Étoile team.
Incredible meal from start to finish! Wish we had room for dessert! Lobster appetizer was fresh and delicious, as were mussels, and short rib onion soup was spectacular. Vol Au Vent chicken and mushroom stew was came in a delicious puff pastry, poulet roti came on a bed of delicious mashed potatoes, mussels came fresh in a delicious white wine sauce and the burger was one of the best my son has had. Service was terrific, restaurant was beautiful and we will definitely be back!
5
My wife and I went to L’Etoile in Oyster Bay for Valentine’s Day, and it was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt romantic and elegant — the perfect setting for a special night out.
The food was exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of authentic French flavor. It’s truly unique to have such a refined French restaurant right here in town. For a few hours, it genuinely felt like we were back in Paris — intimate, charming, and unforgettable.
We’re so lucky to have a place like this in Oyster Bay. Highly recommend for date night or any special occasion! 🇫🇷🍷✨
5
L’Étoile gave us one of the most meaningful and unforgettable nights of our lives. This was not just a dinner for us — it was an incredibly special and emotional evening tied to so many important moments in our lives. It was Mother’s Day, our wife’s first Mother’s Day after welcoming our first child last year, and it was also just ahead of our wedding anniversary. Most importantly, it was the night I chose to finally give my wife the proposal she had always deserved.
When we got married, I never formally proposed to her, and that had stayed on my heart for a long time. I wanted to create a beautiful and meaningful moment for her — something heartfelt, memorable, and worthy of everything she means to me. L’Étoile helped turn that vision into a reality more perfectly than I could have imagined.
From beginning to end, everything went flawlessly. My wife was so incredibly happy, the proposal itself was beautiful, and the video of the moment came out heartwarming. It is something we will cherish forever. What could have been a stressful process to plan became something seamless because of the extraordinary people at this restaurant.
Above all, I want to give my deepest thanks to Giulia. She was absolutely incredible throughout this entire process. From the earliest planning stages to the final execution, she helped hold my hand every step of the way. She was kind, patient, reassuring, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making sure this night was everything I hoped it would be. Her support meant the world to me, and I truly do not think this evening would have been the same without her care and guidance.
I also want to sincerely thank Bruno, who oversaw the planning and helped make sure everything came together exactly as it should. He also helped store the ring and letter safely in advance, which gave me tremendous peace of mind. For a moment this important, that level of trust and professionalism meant so much.
A big thank you as well to our servers, Abby and Yorman, who were wonderful throughout the evening. They helped everything feel smooth, elegant, and natural, and their attentiveness played a big part in making the night flow perfectly.
A very special shoutout also goes to Gerardo, the head bartender. He was fantastic. Not only did he curate a wonderful spring cocktail menu just in time for our dinner, but he also gave an excellent presentation of the 2018 Bourgeois we selected. His recommendations were spot-on, and it was obvious how much passion and pride he takes in what he does.
What stood out most to me was that every single person we interacted with clearly demonstrated genuine love, passion, and care for the experience they create. Nothing felt routine. Nothing felt transactional. It felt like the team truly understood how important this night was and took pride in helping make it unforgettable.
What makes it even more impressive is that they executed everything so perfectly on Mother’s Day, one of the busiest days imaginable for a restaurant. Even with all of that, they still found the time, focus, and attention to detail to execute every part of our evening exactly as planned and completely to a tee.
I truly could not have chosen a better place for such an important moment in our lives. L’Étoile has it all — warmth, elegance, professionalism, outstanding hospitality, and a team that genuinely cares. Thank you again to Giulia, Bruno, Abby, Yorman, Gerardo, and the entire L’Étoile team for helping me give my wife a proposal she will never forget. We will always be grateful for the role you played in one of the most special nights of our lives.
5
Enjoyed the ambiance, the food and authenticity. Bruno was very nice and anise our server was very professional and attentive. The atmosphere is cozy and high end bistro style. With table lamps, marble tables and an active bar. The menu offers classics and I spites dishes. Enjoyed it very much.
