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Best Long Island Restaurants New York: Where to Eat & Drink – 2022 List

Long Island is offers a variety gastronomic adventures in addition to their famous nautical and scenic marvels. Many Long Island restaurants serve fresh seafood catches from the ocean; wines from Long Island wineries; and fruit from nearby farm stands. Here is a roundup of Best Long Island Restaurants to help you discover the best of what the island has to offer.

Best Long Island Restaurants: Where to Eat & Drink - 2022 List

Limani Roslyn

Limani Roslyn is an upscale Greek-Mediterranean restaurant located in Roslyn that has been serving its diners faithfully for 12 years.

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The idea for the restaurant was conceptualized when the ownership team realized that a truly authentic Greek-Mediterranean menu was not available on Long Island and the void needed to be filled.

Chef Peter Spyropoulos (Le Cirque and Bouley) served as the opening chef before handing off to Consulting Chef M.J. Alam (Estiatorio Milos) who currently oversees the kitchen.

Limani creates a truly exceptional experience for its guests, highlighting clean Mediterranean flavors that never distract from the profiles of the local healthy ingredients the team has carefully selected to plate.

Highlights from Limani’s menu include Tunisian Octopus (grilled, piled high, dressed with virgin olive oil and white vinegar); Colorado Lamb Chops served with cauliflower and broccoli; Branzino (whole fish, encased in salt and served tableside); and Lobster with linguini and tomato sauce.

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To go along with Limani’s extensive menu, guests can also enjoy an innovative beverage program which boasts a selection of cocktails including the VIP-TINI (vodka with infused fresh pineapple) and the Mediterranean Mule (Figenza Fig vodka and pomegranate juice, fresh lime juice, and topped with ginger beer).

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A global wine list with by the glass and bottle offerings are also available along with a selection of beers by the bottle.

Two spacious tents outdoors provide ample seating and heating lamps for al fresco dining.

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1043 Northern Blvd, Roslyn, NY

RHUM

RHUM is a relaxed eatery on Long Island featuring Caribbean fare, a full bar serving delectable rum-based concoctions and a rooftop deck.

Their Double Dip appetizer with both guacamole and pimento cheese and tasty house-made tortilla chips is a delicious start to any meal at RHUM.

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Follow up with their signature tacos including sriracha coconut chicken, sage-breaded fish, fried shrimp, slow-roasted pork, or panéed avocado. Recommended pairings include their Caribbean rum punch, signature margarita, or mojito.

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Finish off with their award-winning key lime pie with a graham cracker pecan crust, pecans, and topped with fresh whipped cream.

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13 E Main St, Patchogue, NY

Prime 1024

Next on this list of Best Long Island Restaurants is Prime 1024 – a beautiful modern Italian steakhouse with an urban ambiance that has been serving Long Island faithfully for nearly two years.

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The restaurant has now been redesigned and features gorgeous glass and dark wood partitions between each of the tables.

The team has also created an al fresco dining experience with tables dressed in white tablecloths, separated by glass partitions and even curtains for a completely enclosed “cabana style” experience.

The menu’s main event is the selection of top-grade steaks and chops, plating different juicy and tender signature cuts from a well-known local butcher with mouthwatering options.

Prime 1024’s “for the table cuts” – steaks to share – are ideal for special events or larger group dinners, creating a truly memorable moment with the 42 oz. Prime Porterhouse Steak and 40 oz. Prime Tomahawk Steak.

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Highlights from Prime 1024’s menu include Blue Point Oysters; Pappardelle Al Ragù (Al Ragu Meat, house-made Pappardelle topped with Ricotta cheese); and Thick-cut Berkshire Pork served with smashed sunchokes, guanciale, cabbage, and apple.

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Prime’s beverage program offers a perfectly curated selection of Italian and American wines to go along with a menu of specialty cocktails including the Gold Rush: Four Roses bourbon, honey, lemon, and ginger; Spicy Passionfruit Margarita: Jalapeño infused Exotico tequila, passionfruit, and pineapple.

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Prime also offers delivery on DoorDash with their Curbside Menu, offering family style platters.

1024 Northern Blvd, Roslyn, NY

Limani Tavera

Limani Taverna is where you will find inventive, playful dishes and reimagined Greek classics.

The restaurant space is expansive and bathed in earth tones and without dividers, allowing the space to truly open.

The main dining room features tables adorned with white tablecloths and seashell-shaped lighting fixtures hung from above.

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A lounge area with an indoor fireplace can be found near a marble bar, perfect for an after-work drink and small bites.

The windows are beautiful white carved arches that showcase antique ceramic vases. Limani Taverna also has a beautiful tree-lined outdoor patio.

Highlights from Limani Taverna’s menu include Astakomakaronada (1 ¼ pounds of lobster served over linguine with tomato sauce); Lamb Chops (grilled and served with lemon potatoes and tzatziki); and Filet Mignon Kebabs served with pita, tzatziki, and crispy fires.

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The beverage program offers a wide selection of Greek wines as well as a number of specialty cocktails such as Ananas (pineapple-infused vodka); Dionysus (fig-infused metaxa, Stoli vanilla, pomegranate juice, splash of lemon); and Simera,Aris Vodka (peach schnapps, passion fruit juice and cranberry juice).

Guests can also enjoy their selection of coffees like Loumidis Greek Coffee and Nescafe Frappe, and teas such as Egyptian Chamomile and Earl Gray.

8289 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY

Maureen’s Kitchen

Maureen’s Kitchen is one of the best restaurants in Long Island for breakfast and brunch that’s worth the wait. Cash only and no reservations.

You can expect big, filling plates of delicious, homestyle comfort food with cow-themed decorated interior.

The menu changes but you can indulge in dishes like Bananas, Strawberries, and Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes.

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There’s also the Special French Toast topped with Strawberries.

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For a savoury option, there’s the Hickory Smoked Turkey, Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella & Pesto on a Grilled Sourdough.

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108 Terry Rd, Smithtown, NY

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