Frank & Maria's Italian Market

"We recently had a disappointing experience with Frank and Maria’s Italian Market in Bay shore, as we were catering for a surprise retirement party. Despite high expectations, the food was mediocre and the service was unacceptable. The delivery person (Samantha) entered our home unannounced ignoring the closed front door and the presence of a dog. (as we were in the backyard setting up. It here was no phone call either to let us know she has arrived. To make matters worse the the office manager Christina displayed a rude and unprofessional attitude during our follow up phone call. We strongly advise against patronizing this establishment! Horrible just horrible"

"We almost purchased a home in what was once a decayed and depressed Bay Shore in 1988. Wish we had because, like Patchogue, this sea side town is quite beautiful. As was, and still is, Bay Shore is a destination day trip or night venue so similar to Huntington! OUR destination for the best beef I ever tasted is curated and aged well under the careful and kind eyes of Frank, owner with beloved Maria. ( Their ground beef melts in your mouth!, homemade sausage for which to die. I am not a huge fan of meat.) Carnivores, listen up! Last holiday season, I was coming down with what turned out to be RSV. Thank G-d that Christina turned around an overnight order to ensure we had a roast chicken, mashed potatoes, and almond topped with olive -oil drizzled broccoli for the first night of Chanukah's meal!!! My husband made his GF. latkes, I opened the lids of applesauce and sour cream to top them off...a bottle of Kedem wine and voila! We happily spun our dreidels! Fast forward to last night. My husband ordered our "Grinch roast beast" for Christmas Eve dinner, picked up the delicious chicken sausage ring, cutlets.I did a supermarket sweep of salt-free mozzarella ball , jam, Baci chocolate, and amaretto cookies for our last night of Chanukah meal 5 minutes to 5 pm closing time. No rush, but we did as lovely Samantha and Giovanna needed to get home to their families. Our Italian infused Chanukah fete was good to go! I need to stay GF and Giovanna took the time to read the cookies's ingredients aloud to me as I never carry my readers! NO FLOUR, YEAH! Grabbed the magazine ,LIST. on the way out the door with our heavy bag of groceries. WE WERE NOT RUSHED. We cut back our use of Hello Fresh to deliver meals as the omicron virus has waned but still morphing! PICK UP AT Frank and Maria's is best for one pan cooking, fresher, too! Shop downtown Bay Shore NOW! Check out Willy Nilly's Christmas Shoppe. I rivals Germany's Christmas markets at this time of year. Say hi to Frank and staff ! So warm and welcoming as they greet you with an immediate smile and ask, " What can I get you?" You will be glad you did stop in. This kind grocer family establishment goes the extra mile to meet all needs of many families all year round, not just Fire Island summer residents! Older, younger people living in the new apartments , latter pushing strollers , as their new homes near completion in beautiful again, restored to its former glory of Gatsby's 1920s , iconic Bay Shore! SHOP AT FRANK AND MARIA'S ITALIAN GROCER. YOU ARE TRULY TREATED LIKE FAMIGLIA"

"I visited Frank & Maria's for the first time since moving to Bay Shore and I was SO PLEASED to hear that they are aiming to accommodate the massive influx of residents that will soon be moving to Bay Shore. We needed a place to get fresh groceries locally and within walking distance of the downtown core; this is the place to get it. Today I picked up fresh eggs, ordered a pound of freshly sliced bacon and it was definitely cheaper than the other chain grocery stores around here. Not only is there meat products but a small selection of vegetables and fruits you can pick up along with some condiments and cold cuts. If you are a Bay Shore resident please head down to Frank & Maria's and support the local community!"

"Frank made for us this gorgeous butterflied stuffed turkey breast which we smoked to perfection. It was moist, tender, juicy in few words delicious. It would be a perfect alternative to the traditional turkey dinner at Thanksgiving, but good all year round."

"Great food great staff!! If you're vegetarian, don't worry. Order "That's What Julie Said" and thank me later"