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1. The Farm Italy Restaurant Westbury NY
4.7
Exceptional(600)
$$$$
• Italian • East Garden City
Booked 88 times today
The Farm Italy Restaurant & Bar is one of New York’s most sought-after Italian dining destinations and was recognized as one of OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in the United States. The Huntington and Westbury locations are known for breathtaking outdoor dining patios, stunning bars, fireplaces, skylights, striking artwork, and an atmosphere inspired by the Italian countryside. Guests visit for romantic dinners, celebrations, brunches, cocktails, business lunches, and private events. The menu features scratch-made Italian cuisine including fresh pasta, premium steaks, seafood, artisan pizzas, seasonal specialties, and an extensive wine and cocktail program. Combining elevated hospitality, immersive design, and vibrant energy, The Farm Italy has quickly become one of the best Italian restaurants on Long Island.
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2. Mesita - Garden City
4.6
Exceptional(754)
$$$$
• Mexican • Garden City
Booked 61 times today
Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features fresh guacamole prepared table-side, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit.Our extensive specialty drink menu emphasizes imaginative Mexican cocktails including Margaritas, Caipirinhas, Mojitos, Sangrias and the signature 54oz Mega Margarita. With over 200 tequilas and nine different margarita flavors there is something for every tastebud.
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3. Mesita - Rockville Centre
4.6
Exceptional(1558)
$$$$
• Mexican • Rockville Centre
Booked 55 times today
Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu, created by Chef Antonio Chicas, features fresh guacamole prepared table-side, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tortas, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit. Mesita is the newest addition to the Rockville Centre restaurant scene and we are steps away from the LIRR.
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4. Small Batch
4.6
Exceptional(3054)
$$$$
• American • Garden City
Booked 28 times today
Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.Created by Tom Colicchio and located in Garden City, Long Island. Small Batch offers rustic - yet approachable - casual American dining and warm, inviting hospitality. Enjoy our all-day menu (served 7 days/week), for weekend brunch (Sat & Sun 11am-3pm), or Happy Hour Mon-Fri (from 4pm-7pm). Takeout is available through our website https://www.smallbatchrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar.
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5. Novita Wine Bar Trattoria - Garden City
4.5
Awesome(2371)
$$$$
• Italian • Garden City
Booked 47 times today
Located in the heart of Garden City, Novita Wine Bar Trattoria is the first of its kind on Long Island with 100 Global Wines by the glass served from a state of the art wine preservation system. The system is digitally temperature controlled and is the largest on the East Coast. So come in and enjoy the most unique wine and dine experience. Novita's kitchen serves lunch, dinner and late night dining.
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6. Seasons 52 - Roosevelt Field
4.8
Exceptional(7131)
$$$$
• American • Garden City
Booked 69 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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7. Waterzooi - Garden City
4.6
Exceptional(3232)
$$$$
• Belgian • Garden City
Booked 43 times today
Waterzooi is Long Island's only Belgian Bistro, setting the standard for cutting edge food, service and style.The Bistro is always raising the bar with innovative cocktails, martinis,global wines and over 130 Belgian beers. The Euro Chic lounge creates a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere.
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8. Pantry
4.7
Exceptional(1199)
$$$$
• American • Rockville Centre
Booked 42 times today
Last seating is 45 minutes before closing.Kitchen closes 30 minutes before closing.Long Island's favorite All Day Kitchen & Bar. Welcome to brunch and dinner done right where you can enjoy American classics with modern twists in a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. We have rethought the classics and our chefs have carte blanche on creating fun and exciting new menu items. We offer always fresh seafood, angus meats, antibiotic free chicken and only the best ingredients. You can and will taste the difference.Compliment your meal with anything from our full bar and we can accommodate large parties in one of our dining rooms. The atmosphere is modern yet comfortable and a perfect place to laugh with family and friends.The Back Room at Pantry can hold events up to 90 people. Please email or call for details.
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9. Hendrick's Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(2813)
$$$$
• American • Roslyn
Booked 82 times today
The cuisine is a mix of comfort food, prime steakhouse staples, and seafood dishes with a fine flair. The juxtaposition of old design and modern food add to the ambiance that makes Hendrick’s Tavern a unique dining destination.
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10. Vincent's Clam Bar
4.8
Exceptional(3087)
$$$$
• Italian • Carle Place
Booked 84 times today
Come see for yourself what everyone is talking about as The Spirit of Little Italy awaits you at Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Long Island.Vincent’s is brimming with energy and fun as diners are welcomed nightly by Vincent’s warm and friendly staff.We have an array of salads, pastas, seafood & Italian specialties, the menu at Vincent’s is as diverse as it is delicious. Oversized portions of innovative and creative dishes as well as traditional favorites make Vincent’s the ultimate “foodies” destination. Homemade desserts are always a good choice.So whether you’re looking to enjoy an authentic home cooked Italian meal or the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion or event The Team At Vincent’s looks forward to being a part of it.**We will do our very best to accommodate all Special Requests but unfortunately cannot guarantee them.**If you did not see a time available or for larger parties please call the restaurant for the best accommodation available.

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