recently went to a wedding at insignia and it was GREAT! the sushi and food was AMAZING! my only complaint is that the drinks were a little overpriced. but i still give it a 5 star rating! the decor was phenomenal ! im looking foward to going back in warmer weather to be able to enjoy the outside fireplace a bit longer!

We read the online reviews and decided to give it a shot, having liked steakhouses like Ruth's Chris and Pace's Steakhouse. My family is not much for seafood, so our experience is based on steak and sides only. It was terrific! One of the best steaks we've ever had. The staff was very courteous, came to our table every few minutes. Everything that was put on our table, starting from the free bread, was delicious. Will definitely be going back there! My only complaint is the prices, but we knew it would be expensive when we went. It's well worth your money though. Highly recommend!

Went to Insignia Steakhouse - Nesconset Hgwy on Sunday afternoon, Memorial Day. Called ahead at about 2:15 pm and made reservation for 4:00 pm. Took a ride there early figuring wife and I would have some cocktails at the bar. Beautiful place everywhere you look. Was not busy and told reception we were early (3:00 pm) and we would be at the bar. They said the bar was closed until 4:00 pm. Nobody knew what to say at that moment to ease my pain of this unexpected answer of what I should do for the next hour, but alas, a manager dressed to the nines said that we could sit at the bar after all. I guess he sensed the awkwardness of the situation and saw that it was solved immediately. Ordered a bottle of 2009 Spanish Cabernet, $60 and had a great time with that for an hour. Huge TV screens around the bar, huge bar like 50 feet deep and 10 feet wide. Sat outside in a very nice table and had the Sunday only price fix meal. 16 oz filet mignon (sliced) and a 2 lb lobster for two (they cut out the meat which was a bonus), salads, mashed potatoes, coffee and dessert. Could not have had a better deal than this at $99. Add the $60 bottle, the 3 Bay Breezes and the double espresso and Pelligrino and we left with $220 bill plus tip. Food quality was a ten on a one to ten. Will go back again soon. Regrets - none except answering question about what water we wanted and receiving Pelligrino at $9 and then did not even drink it. Did not think it was going to be billed, thought it was a condiment. No bread or butter served (maybe because of the price fix meal). Great atmosphere, nice place, upscale.

The hostesses were very rude but the maitre d' was very nice. We dealt with two hostesses. One when we first walked in, she made us aware that they were not ready to seat yet and she was VERY rude. The second took us to our table and she was even worse than the first. Honestly, I was ready to walk out but our two servers greeted us so quickly; changed the mood, so I forgot about the other two. Our two waitresses were the absolute best. These two girls should win an award. I'd go back to Insignia solely based on the two of them. Jessica S. and Cristin F. are the two you should request when you go! Aesthetically, the atmosphere was fantastic. Beautiful restaurant and it was very clean. However, it was very loud. It was a Saturday night and the bar was packed, so I'm assuming this restaurant is a weekend hangout, so the noise wasn't the end of the world. As for the food, my crab cake was was nothing special at all. Nothing compared to View in Oakdale. I didn't taste crab at all. The sides with our meal were mediocre at best. My rib eye was alright I guess. It wasn't very flavorful, it was very salty. The filet mignon my fiance had was good; according to her. I tasted it and it was alright. It was definitely tender but the flavor was nothing to write home about. The shrimp I had with my rib eye were uninteresting, or so I assumed. On our way home, my stomach was killing me. I was nearly at the point of pulling into a gas station to use the restroom. I had just started taking insulin so I had assumed it had something to do with that. Anyhow, when we got home, I put my leftover rib eye and shrimp in the refrigerator. The following morning, when I opened my refrigerator, it stunk like rotten fish. When I took out the shrimp and took a whiff, I nearly passed out. I can't say for sure, but I'm assuming it wasn't my insulin that caused my stomach to hurt. As for the pricing, nothing to really complain about here. When my fiance and I eat at the View in Oakdale, I spend about $150 or so for two. At Insignia, I spent about $215, so it's no big deal. To use another steakhouse as a comparative, RW Prime Restaurant at Resorts is about $175 for two, so it's all subjective. I have no complaints about the price. If you want a fantastic steak, RW Prime Restaurant is the place-to-go. I actually liked that better than Peter Luger Steakhouse and it's in a makeshift casino. I'd go back to Insignia and give it another shot but I'd likely steer clear of the shrimp. I'm sure it was a one-time thing, but I still wouldn't take a chance on my second visit. I hope to have a 5-star experience next time so I can update my review and in my opinion, this place should be a 5-star. They had just had a big party prior to opening on the night we went, so I'm hoping that they were just overwhelmed, which is why everything was subpar.

Top notch food and wait staff. The only negative I have is that the desert menu has absolutely nothing for diabetics or for those who are watching their sugar intake. Even the fruit plate had powdered sugar in it. Big faux pas in my book.