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New York, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Island Park
Reviews on American food in Island Park, New York, United States. Irene Naudus,
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10. Pearl
Modern American cuisine with a fresh local flare in seafood. A dining experience you can not find anywhere else in the area. Come in not just for a great meal, but a fantastic experience!
Reviewed By LandSirena
As a couple who normally enjoys cooking and eating in, we reserve dining out for special occasions. We ventured from Long Beach into Island Park to try the newest "finer dining" experiences available to us for Valentine Day.On street parking and valet easily available. Upon walking in, nice friendly staff, (though the " bopping heart headband" the sweet and kind greeter was wearing seemed a bit "silly" for this setting) but it was festive (and made it seem more casual). But seemed out of place.Atmosphere lovely and not stuffy, the decor was simple, but slightly stiff and not broken in yet (everything new)!. Crowd were locals, some slightly more dressed up than usual, but certainly not dressy.The reservation made a few weeks before allowed for quick entry . The bar was full but but not over crowded and tables were nicely spaced apart.Staff were plentiful and attentive (seemed to have a different person show up every few minutes, but they clearly were in good communications of what was happening or needed at each table ). Food was tasty and perfectly portioned . Higher management made their way around and greeted us. All staff were open and knowledgable about questions we had regarding its opening , history and future plans for growth (party room available)One disappointment were the white paper tablecloths laid over the linens. My "old fashioned " partner jokingly , but sarcastically said , he should ask for crayons. Not sure why they would go all out on finer atmosphere, food and service and put paper down on the linens, which kept getting caught under the cuff of his dinner jacket which he was getting annoyed about.Pricing was fair considering the quality of food and service. A nice touch was a black pearl key chain gift given at the end of the night. Such a generous and thoughtful gesture (they explained the owners history in jewelry making ).All in all , a nice addition to the finer eateries in our area. My only suggestion would be to drop the "too casual" elements such as the headboppers and paper tablecloths , to truly capture the audience this gem can ultimately stand to cater to sustain itself .Good luck and much success. We will be back on another special occasion and will recommend to others for better dining options in our area. Thank you !Thank you so much for your review! We like how you pick up on our subtleties, that means a lot to us. We keep the paper tops on our table to keep us just a bit in the casual category because we try to be known as a restaurant to come to any day of the week, and not just occasions! We apologize that it got to be a nuisance though, we definitely don't want to make our guests uncomfortable. We will look into that. We hope to see you again soon!
9. Diner By The Sea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By seanm119
Been going to the beach in Lido for 15 years, never stopped here - because it's easy to miss.What a mistake: typical diner food, but with really friendly service and much better food.Food came out hot and cooked to perfection. Coffee and water refills without having to flag anyone down.It's a bit small, so be prepared to wait on sat or sunday mornings.
8. Brixx Barley
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By SavesSpiders
A nice selection of food and drinks. They have easy take out options and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I had some really yummy spinach as a side dish-I could eat it every day. Their gluten free options are reasonable too. The menu isnât limiting. They also seem to put on a pretty good show for patronsâ birthdays. The staff was really nice. Everyone looked happy to be there-which is a nice for a change
7. Jack's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Joanne D
I love Josephine. She cooks delicious Italian food. I moved to Florida and lookForward to visiting New York and Jacks.
6. Laurel Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
The Laurel Luncheonette & Restaurant, once neighbor to the Laurel Theater and birth place of the Cherry Lime Rikki soft drink, has been serving the public since 1932. Its nearly 80 year streak is a testament to the degree of customer satisfaction and loya
Reviewed By MEEEK
The Laurel Diner is clean, bright, and attractive inside. Our server was very nice and accommodating. The portions are large. My mother and I shared an appetizer size Spanikopita (Spinach pie) and a Greek salad (The Greek salad on the menu, under salads, comes with stuffed Grape Leaves; whereas the Greek Salad which comes with the Spanikopita entree does not. We were told that the actual Spanikopita is the same size, whether you get the appetizer or entree. I found this Spanikopita to be a little more greasy, but less salty than others I've had elsewhere. The salad was decent, with big chunks of feta. I wouldn't rush back.
5. Peter's Clam Bar & Seafood Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 164 reviews
Peter's Clam Bar & Seafood Restaurant is Long Island's oldest Clam Bar. Everything is made from scratch and uses only the finest ingredients and freshest seafood available. We invite you to join us for another great summer!
Reviewed By travelmama63
So Peterâs clam bar is another place where cash is king!! Come prepared. It has a view overlooking the water and a landfill, lol.Clams were very good. The clam taco consisted of clams, tartar sauce and cabbage on a tortilla. It was very basic but had a nice clam flavor. Other people in my party got the linguine with mussels which had large pieces of garlic and a generous amount of mussels. The taco and pasta dishes came with a drink. The cheeseburger was a little over-cooked, but this is a seafood joint....The price for the hamburger platter $7.50 and the others were $13.99.
4. Jimmy Hays Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By rripley60
They steak was just okay which was surprising because of the price. But it was a nice experience overall
3. LB Social
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By glenneth
While walking around trying to find a place to eat, we discovered LB Social. Thankfully the hostess took pity on us (we did not have reservations) and gave us a table. All of the food was amazing. The bacon salad was delicious. The social cookie was a perfect end to the meal and certainly big enough to share with everyone.
2. Jordan's Lobster Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 259 reviews
Jordan Lobster is a full service seafood restaurant with a retail store. We also have a clam bar and backyard bar which is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day weather permitting.
Reviewed By 312jodym
Dined on a Monday evening and was seated right away. Outside seating area was available. I thought that would have been enjoyable since restaurant states waterfront location. Quickly regretted that choice. Menu had a large selection of seafood options. Chose Lobster cakes, served with fries and coleslaw. Only tasted peppers and breading, not much lobster. Coleslaw was bland. They have a walk up counter to order carry out. I wanted to like this place but didnât have a nice enough experience to recommend.
1. Lido Kosher Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Bonappetitmom
From the moment you walk into the Lido Deli in Long Beach, NY, you know you are going to have a wonderful and satisfying meal. Right from the entrance starts the delightful parade of Jewish delicacies.They have a lavish and lush variety of items to choose from. The platters and individual cookies are the start to the glorious showcases housing wonderful Jewish dishes. Knishes, pickles, kugels, pot pies, latkas, cutlets, fried chicken, meats and salads are just a sampling of the mouth watering goodies that runs the length of the restaurant. You are then greeted by a welcoming staff member and escorted to a table. On the table is a bowl of very delicious coleslaw and assortment of pickles.Then the fun begins and you are presented with their amazing menu.This is one extensive menu. From breakfast dishes including omelettes and bagels and lox to a hot dinner entree. They have appetizers for a small bite. They have soups that are just divine. The matoh ball soup was heavenly. The matzoh ball was light and fluffy. This soup could cure everything from the common cold to the flu. The split pea soup was creamy and flavorful as well is their barley soup. The stuffed cabbage was fantastic in a sweet and sour sauce. I love knishes and nothing beats a hotdog from a Jewish Deli. We had the Sampler platter with hotdogs in blankets, potato knishes and potato pancakes, served with applesauce. Everything was terrific. The outside was crisp on the knish and pancakes and soft in the middle. The mini hotdogs were so flavorful. The overstuffed pastrami and corned beef sandwich was over the top. The very generous portions of meat topped with their homemade coleslaw, on the fantastic rye bread was dreamy. This is the epitome of a classic Jewish sandwich. We finished off with a cup of coffee and a classic black and white cookie.An authentic Kosher Jewish Deli is few and far between. Yes they have many good kosher style delis in the New York and Long Island area. The Lido Deli is a true Kosher Jewish Deli. They are kosher and abide by the Jewish guidelines of being strictly kosher. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY I had so many wonderful Jewish delis in my neighborhood. Now they are gone. I live in Long Island and many of the delis in my area are also gone. I am so happy that Lido Deli has stood the test of time and has stayed where they are and true to themselves. It was a privilege to have dined in this epic establishment. This is a classic Kosher Jewish Deli, run by 3rd and 4th generation family members. They are a family owned and operated establishment and is a staple in the community. With wonderful service from everyone who works there, I definitely will be back. My one and only complaint is that I wish I lived closer.
