Lessing’s Hospitality Group, which owns Library Cafe in Farmingdale, Mirabelle Tavern in Stony Brook, and Post Office Cafe in Babylon, is opening a brand new restaurant in Islip called Bayberry.

 

Planned for early June, Bayberry is going into the space that was formerly Maxwell’s. The company says that they are now hiring for the location.

 

Bayberry will be a brand-new concept and the 5,000 square-foot redesigned space will feature a lighter color palette reminiscent of its nautical location. There is a 40-seat bar, 160 total seats throughout the restaurant, and an outdoor patio – just in time for the summer season. The menu will be American bistro fare.

 

Signature dishes include Local Fluke “en croute” with parsnip puree, spinach, edamame, and citrus gastrique ($35); lobster roll with lemon, dill, Amagansett sea salt on a butter toasted New England Roll ($30); “OG” Cacio e Pepe with bucatini, pecorino Romano, and fresh cracked black pepper ($22); and Bayberry chicken with lemon butter, pomme frites, and dressed greens ($27).

Weekend brunch will also be available on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm, where guests can toast with handcrafted cocktails and Champagne.

 

Happy hour will also be available starting Monday to Friday from 4 to 7pm.

 

Location: 501 Main Street, Islip.