Scene Restaurant & Lounge

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

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Three-room setup: bar stage, main stage with comfy seating, private booths; easy highway access, free parking.

Located off the Long Island Expressway in Commack with ample free parking and easy highway visibility—a practical stop, not a destination drive. The three-area layout (bar with secondary stage, main stage with wraparound seating, private booth section) gives you flexibility: hang at the bar for close interaction, sit back at the main stage, or book a booth. Reviewers note the bar area is bright and navigable; the main stage room is dimly lit with comfortable seating. Condition is clean and maintained, though the exterior reads as run-down and nondescript—no curb appeal.

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

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Quick pat-down entry, efficient bartenders, bouncer oversight in VIP; respectful floor without aggressive pushy vibes.

Door staff conduct quick pat-downs and ID checks without attitude; no cover most weeknights, $10–$20 weekends (2014–2025 reviews). Bartenders are efficient even during busy periods; drinks arrive fast. Bouncers oversee the VIP section to track time, which reviewers appreciate as a fairness measure. Respect and safety are consistent themes—no reports of scams, hostility, or unsafe conditions. The main gripe is occasional language barriers and dancers who don't know how to work the room, not staff failures.

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

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Drinks reasonably priced around $10 beer (2024 reviews); kitchen exists but underutilized, not a dining draw.

Drinks are fairly priced—beers around $10, non-alcoholic drinks $5–$7, cocktails $15+ (2024 reviews). The kitchen exists but is rarely mentioned as a draw; reviewers note small drink pours (5 oz cocktails with heavy ice) and food as an afterthought. Not a dining destination; come for drinks and the floor, not the menu.

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

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Mix of Latina and Eastern European dancers, mostly 6–7 range; VIP sessions ~$150/15min (2017–2021), lap dances ~$30 (2015–2023).

The roster is mixed and inconsistent: mostly Latina and Eastern European dancers in their 20s–30s, with a few standout beauties (reviewers cite 8–10 range) and a broader base of 6–7 looks. Reviewers praise specific dancers (a Russian named Catherine, a Brazilian, a Latina barmaid) but note high turnover—favorites relocate or disappear. Interaction quality varies; some dancers are warm and conversational, others don't engage well. Lap dances run ~$30 each (2015–2023 reviews); VIP sessions ~$150 for 15 minutes (2017–2021 reviews). Dances tend toward the tame side; massages and back rubs are heavily promoted.

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Commack highway spot with solid layout, decent talent, and no weekend cover—worth the drive.

Scene holds up as a solid midweek and weekend option on Long Island's East End, with a practical layout that separates bar action from main-stage atmosphere and private booths. Reviewers consistently praise the lack of aggressive hustle and the mix of dancers, though the talent pool is inconsistent—some nights deliver appealing lineups, others feel thin. Best on Thursdays and Fridays when the floor fills out; slower Monday–Wednesday can feel sparse. Free or low cover (about $10 weekends, per 2014–2025 reviews) keeps it accessible.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.