Dining Guide

American

Serving Bar Music Alfresco
Dinning
Family / Romantic Average Entré
Price:
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$$=20-35
$$$=36 & up
American Hotel
Main St
Sag Harbor
631-725-3535
This is an East End landmark, and the perfect place to fill up on super food and great ambiance. Their wine cellar is one of the most extensive on the Eastern seaboard, and easily complements their porterhouse. Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes Yes Family / Romantic $$
Collins & Main
100 Old South Main St
Sayville
631-563-0805
This is Sayville’s culinary crossroads: elegant, inviting dining and a chic, relaxed lounge. Entrees include Strozzapreti pasta with grilled chicken and sautéed shrimp, mahi mahi, braised short rib, stuffed lobster tail and rack of lamb. Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes Yes Romantic $$
Grasso’s
134 Main Street
Spring Harbor
631-367-6060
Nestled in the town of Cold Spring Harbor, stands a country yet sophisticated jewel of a restaurant, where offerings attract th eknowing, from far and wide. Highly accliamed dining expierience, in a tastefully appointed setting. Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes Yes Romantic $$
Legends Restaurant
835 First Street
New Suffolk
631-734-5123
Sophisticated new American dishes are prepared by an imaginative chef. An eclectic menu with Asian influences near the water in the quaint, historic hamlet of New Suffolk in the heart of the North Fork’s wine country. Zagat-rated. Lunch
Dinner
Latenight
Yes     Family / Romantic $$
Leo’s
190 7th Street
Garden City
516-742-0574
A Garden City tradition for 60+ years, Leo’s is the place to go for classic American lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch and happy hour M-F from 4-7pm. It makes you feel like yelling, “Norm” every time the door swings open. Lunch
Dinner
Latenight
Yes   Yes Family $

Main Street Café
30 East Main St
Patchogue
631-207-6710

Live Music every Friday night at 6pm. Sunday Brunch
Sept-April 10am - 2pm. Special Events: Psychic Night, Jazz Night, Blues Night. Coming Soon: Italian week! After 10pm bar menu including fondue & cheese platters.

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Latenight
Yes Yes   Family $
Red Restaurant
417 NY Ave
Huntington
631-673-0304
New American cuisine by Chef Nino Antuzzi in a cozy, warm environment. The bar attracts an attractive, mature crowd. Alfresco dining available in Tuscan garden during the warmer months Reservations are requested. Lunch
Dinner
Yes   Yes Family / Romantic $$
Vittorio’s
184 Broadway
Amityville
631-264-3333
Vittorio’s offers elegant bistro-trattoria style dining with a unique blend of authentic Italian dishes and American specialties accompanied by an extensive wine list with over 80 wines by the glass. Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes   Family / Romantic $$
Wild Honey
1 East Main
Oyster Bay
516-922-4690
Many try to do the “cool City thing”, but either they over-achieve (and turn out pretentious) or they fall short. Wild Honey does neither, it hits the nail on the head—chic, sophisticated, Citified experience without the hoopla. Lunch
Dinner
Yes   Yes Romantic $$

Barbeque

           
Bobbique
70 W. Main St, Patchogue
631-447-7744
This is the real deal BBQ joint featuring "blues, bourbon and beer." This is a place where Harley Hunks and Greg Brady share a platter of some of the finest BBQ in the East and kick back any of over 70 featured ice cold beers. Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes   Family $
Tennessee Jacks BBQ
148 Carleton Ave, East Islip
631-581-9657
An authentic BBQ roadhouse: rustic, and damned good eats. Go there for pulled pork, beef brisket or BBQ wings. The bar is a perfect place to start and finish, a lively and friendly corner place. tennesseejacksbbq.com. Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes   Family $

Bar & Grill

           
Champions Sports
101 James Doolittle Blvd
Uniondale
516-794-3800
The place to be for good food, good sports & good times. Champions Sports club atmosphere is the perfect place to “get your game on.” Museum quality sports memorabilia. Lunch
Dinner
Latenight
Yes Yes   Family $
Finn MacCool’s
205 Main St
Pt. Washington
516- 944-3439
Every town needs at least one great Irish bar and restaurant in the tradition of the Green Isle. Finn’s is it. A generous dining area is complemented by a great menu with a variety of specialties, and the bar area doesn’t quit. Lunch
Dinner
Latenight
Yes     Family $
Post Office Café
130 West Main St,
Babylon
631-669-9224
This really was a post office! Not too far from Argyle Park, is a haven for good times. Open for lunch and dinner, have some homemade BBQ potato chips before getting to the goods.   Yes Yes   Family $
Southampton Publick House
40 Bowden Square
Southampton
631-283-2800
An award-winning brewery, with casual American dining in a neat, Turn of the Century country inn. The Publick House also offers dinner most nights. Live music or a DJ F-Sa starting at 10pm.   Yes Yes   Family $

Cafe

           
Café Joelle
25 Main St,
Sayville
631-589-4600
Casual dining in a friendly atmosphere, offering traditional apps, salads, and for entrées, choose from pastas, burgers & sandwiches, chicken panzanella, à la Jules, or broiled scallops. Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
      Family $
European Republic
339 NY Ave,
Huntington
631-692-9330
A bright, feel-good-eat-good café. Gourmet wraps, soups, pastas, fresh salads and authentic European style fresh cut fries with over 20 assorted toppings to choose from. All wraps come with free fries, soup or salad. Dinner
Latenight
      Family $
Kozy Kettle
366 NY Ave,
Huntington
631-547-KETTLE
A variety of soups—even some cold ones for the summer months. An extensive menu of wraps, sandwiches, salads and specials like shrimp rolls, or baked popovers and desserts. For catering visit www.kozykettle.com. Lunch
Dinner
      Family $

Eclectic

           
The Frisky Oyster
27 Front St, Greenport
631-477-4265
Chic comes to Greenport in an unassuming and welcoming way. Creamy cauliflower soup with blue cheese crostini, hot Jamaican jerked shrimp, oysters friskafeller, buccatini with rocket arugula, lamb loin, and cowboy rib eye. Dinner       Family / Romantic $$
Blue Honu
363 NY Ave.
Huntington
631- 421-6900
“Where Maui meets SoHo.” This tropical but cosmopolitan restaurant marries its sleek decor perfectly with the Hawaiian American fusion menu. Unique tastes, memorable flavors & a happening bar scene make this a Huntington hot spot. Dinner
Latenight
Yes     Family / Romantic $$
Meritage
14 Station Rd, Bellport
631-286-3300
Like the name indicates, this eatery is a blend of great things: fusion cuisine, global wine list, warm and well decorated atmosphere and an exciting draw of patrons. Live jazz and great food make this the place to go with friends, family or a date. Dinner Yes Yes   Romantic $$
Riodizio Churrascaria
388 Willis Ave, Roslyn Heights 516-621-4646
Brazilian all-you-can-eat concept restaurant featuring a fixed-priced meal with a main course of the most succulent cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken carved and served right at your table by professional meat walkers. Dinner Yes     Family $$$

Italian

           
Annona
112 Riverhead Rd, Westhampton
Beach
631-288-7766
This sleek modern restaurant serves a market menu that changes according to local produce. Annona’s artisinal efforts include making fresh bread and pasta as well as serving everything from ribeye to local fish out of a wood burning oven. Lunch
Dinner
Yes   Yes Romantic $$
Bocca di Rosa
24 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck
516- 487-9169
The name says it all. Bocca is a wild rose growing in the heart of Great Neck. Traditional Italian fare in a quiet, ristorante setting. Everything about the place speaks impeccable, especially the wine list. Lunch
Dinner
Yes     Family / Romantic $$
Jonathan’s Ristorante
15 Wall Street
Huntington
631-549-0055
Landmark restaurant boasts inventive northern Italian cuisine with International influences and a Wine Spectator Award winning wine list. New marble topped mahogany bar, red oak floor, and French doors that open for al fresco dining. Lunch
Dinner
Yes   Yes Romantic $$
Nick & Toni’s
136 N. Main St.
E. Hampton
631-324-3550
The best-known restaurant in the Hamptons frequented by celebrities and locals alike. Eclectic Mediterranean cuisine offers diners a menu with creative flavors. Simple Tuscan décor with huge mosaic tile covered woodburning stove. Dinner Yes     Romantic $$
California Pizza Kitchen
Smith Haven Mall
Lake Grove
631-382-9610
Leader in authentic Cali-style cuisine and is known for menu items that draw inspiration from today’s broad cultural influences. Provides a range of creative dishes, from baked pizzas to innovative salads and soups. Lunch
Dinner
    Yes Family $

Seafood

           
Clamman Seafood Market
2235A N. Sea Road
Southampton
631-331-5335
Clamman is there to remind everyone that Southampton is still a fishing village. Featuring take-out, catering, fresh seafood and lobster bisque to die for. Lunch
Dinner
      Family $
H2O Seafood Grill
215 W. Main St
Smithtown
631-361-6464
H2O Seafood Grill declares itself to be the “gathering place for the top of the food chain.” Delectable seafood dishes, sexy cocktails, a vibrant atmosphere and friendly, knowledgeable service set the tone for the restaurant. Dinner
Latenight
Yes Yes Yes Romantic $$
Prime Seasons Restaurant
101 James Doolittle Blvd
Uniondale
516-794-3800
Elegant, relaxed atmosphere specializing in local seafood & steaks. Decorated with large wall murale of Jones Beach also various B&W photos of LI. Brunch until 1pm on Saturdays & Sundays. Dinner nightly from 5pm - 10pm. Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Yes     Family/
Romantic
$$

Steakhouse

           
Blackstone Steakhouse
10 Pinelawn Road, Melville
631-271-7780
Blackstone is a masterpiece: Unforgettable dining experience in a unique atmosphere. Posh décor, extensive wine selection and critically acclaimed fare including the finest prime dry aged steaks, fabulous fresh sushi and raw seafood bar. Lunch
Dinner
    Yes Romantic $$$
Morton’s The Steakhouse
777 Northern Blvd.,
Great Neck (516) 498-2950
Morton’s, The Steakhouse specializes in classic, hearty, fare, serving up generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, succulent seafood, an extensive wine list, and excellent service. Dinner Yes     Romantic $$$
Pace’s
Pt. Jeff & Hauppauge
(631) 331-9200 & (631) 979-7676
Pace’s has long been setting standards for local steakhouses. The décor is as rich and meaty as the menu, clientele are relaxed but discerning, either bar has a great ambiance and the food is incredible. Lunch
Dinner
Yes   Yes Family / Romantic $$
Rothmann's Steakhouse
6319 Northern Blvd,
East Norwich 516-922-2500
The impeccable menu features the finest prime dry-aged beef, the freshest seafood and an award-winning collection of over 800 wines. Private banquet rooms available. Extravagant Sunday Brunch is an unforgettable event. Brunch
Dinner
    Yes Romantic $$$
Ruth's Chris Steak House
600 Old Country Road, Garden City 516-222-0220
No ordinary steak house. From U.S. prime steaks broiled
to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed
seafood, to New Orleans appetizers, unforgettable
desserts and an award winning wine list.
Lunch
Dinner
    Yes Romantic $$$
Sagamore Steakhouse
650 Jericho Turnpike,
Syosset 516-496-8000
The redesigned boasts prime dried-aged steaks, sumptuous
seafood selections, distinctive signature dishes and over
600 wines. Sagamore’s cosmopolitan atmosphere includes
private banquet rooms, lounge and outdoor terrace.
Dinner     Yes Romantic $$$
Tellers Chophouse
605 Main Street, Islip
631-277-7070
Enjoy the quintessential American chophouse menu, local seafood dishes,world-class wine list and superior service in the spectacular dining room, dominated by 30-foot windows and art deco friezes, at the clubby Gold Bar or in the intimate Board Room. Lunch
Dinner
Yes   Yes Romantic $$

Waterfront

           
Gurney’s Inn Sea Grille
290 Old Montauk Hwy
Montauk
631-668-2660
An International menu, a prix-fixe 4-course gourmet dinner for 5:30 - 6:30pm seatings and seafood cioppino. Sunset ocean front seating is available, and so is live music. Try the American Dream Cocktail! Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes Yes Family / Romantic $$
Louie’s
395 Main St
Pt. Washington
516-883-4242
Hip in a low-key sort of way, it’s all about the food—some of the freshest to make its way out of the water. The scene is alive, but never out of hand and the beautiful dining room and unbelievable vistas make every table the best one. Lunch
Dinner
Yes Yes Yes Family / Romantic $