BEST DINER
CJ’S COFFEE SHOP
225 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre
(516) 766-9107 cjscoffeeshop.com
CJ’s Coffee Shop has amassed an impressive
number of accolades over the years, and being
selected as the best diner in Long Island for the
third time in four years is another one to add to
the list. The family-owned restaurant has been
operating in Rockville Centre since 1979 and
serves up an impressive breakfast and lunch
menu not limited to pancakes, sandwiches and
burgers with a side of coffee and traditional
chocolate and vanilla milkshakes. At CJ’s,
their mission is to provide home-cooked food
without the stresses that come with cleaning up
afterwards in an environment that evokes the
nostalgia of a 1950s diner and leave you with a
smile!
BEST FAMILY STYLE
RESTAURANT
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS–
GREENVALE
140 Wheatley Plz, Greenvale
(516) 621-3340 bensdeli.net
Ben’s Deli puts the “heart” into a hearty meal.
Since 1972, they have served as Long Island’s
premier Kosher delicatessen, dishing out
Eastern European comfort foods that taste like
they just came out of grandma’s kitchen. They
offer delectable Jewish classics including hot
matzah ball soup, fresh-cut coleslaw, melt in
your mouth pastrami sandwiches and, of course,
all the crunchy pickles you can eat. Ben’s isn’t
your typical deli; they’re famous because they’re
fresh, and with their creations prepared from
scratch, you’ll surely taste the difference! Ben’s
offers pick up, dine in, and catering, so you can
enjoy their delectable delights whether you’re
staying a while or elsewhere. From big game
season favorites to prime rib Sundays, there’s
always a reason to come in — so put your order
in!
BEST FRENCH
RESTAURANT
BRASSERIE PERSIL
2825 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside
(516) 992-1742 persilrestaurant.com
Persil Restaurant in Oceanside can satisfy
your needs with a wide selection of wines,
cocktails and beers. From a classic French
onion soup with croutons and gruyere cheese to
grilled octopus with vegetables, the menu has
something for everyone’s delight. The staff have
been working on the restaurant’s success since
2007 when they opened the restaurant. Persil
Restaurant was also named in Newsday’s Top 20
Restaurants: Cheap Eats. Catering is available
and can be arranged by calling the Brasserie’s
catering manager.
BEST FUSION
RESTAURANT
T.O.A. ASIAN FUSION
122 Secatogue Ave, Farmingdale
(516) 777-8888 toaasianfusion.com
T.O.A. Asian Fusion takes pride in offering up
some of the best Asian fusion in Long Island!
With high-class dining and exquisite cuisine,
T.O.A. is a perfect location for any date night
or night out with your friends! If you are
looking for a place where you can wear that
new black dress and order food to match, look
no further because T.O.A. is your place. Enjoy
extraordinary food in a beautiful atmosphere.
Interact with friendly staff and simply enjoy an
evening full of beautiful food and drink. If you’re
craving something authentic, go get a taste of
Asia at T.O.A.
BEST GERMAN
RESTAURANT
PLATTDUETSCHE PARK
RESTAURANT, CATERING
& BIERGARTEN
1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square
(516) 354-3131 parkrestaurant.com
Drink up! Franklin Square’s Plattduetsche Park
Restaurant, Catering & Biergarten continues
to attract the attention of Long Islanders, once
again reigning supreme as the best German
Restaurant for the fifth consecutive year. The
restaurant, which is more than two acres in size,
regularly features specialties like bratwurst,
leberkäse and giant soft pretzels, the best
German beers on tap from krombacher pilsner
to erdinger weissbier and live music. The
quintessential German dining and biergarten
experience culminates in patrons coming
together to watch the biggest teams in sports
on the venue’s big screen TV’s and projection
screens.
BEST GREEK
RESTAURANT
AKROPOLIS RESTAURANT
127-16 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset
(631) 979-0924 akropolisrestaurant.com
Getting a taste of Greece is more accessible
than you think. At Akropolis Restaurant, they
take pride in providing their customers a
truly authentic Greek dining experience with
their expansive menu selection. From gyros
to souvlaki dinners to Greek salads, each dish
is prepared using the freshest, high-quality
ingredients. While you wait for your food to be
ready, enjoy a complimentary side of pita bread
with chickpeas. Whether you’re dining in or
ordering take-out, the staff Akropolis Restaurant
will ensure that your meal is as delicious and
flavorful so you’ll come back for more.
BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
CURRY CLUB
10 Woods Corner Rd, East Setauket
(631) 751-4845 curryclubeastsetauket.
com
Curry Club is a cornerstone in the Setauket- East
Setauket community and has been recognized
for its outstanding Indian cuisine, excellent
service and friendly staff. Long Islanders
continue to echo those sentiments by voting
for the restaurant as the best Indian spot for
the fifth consecutive year. They’re known for
its modern interpretation of classic dishes and
its insistence on only using high quality, fresh
ingredients. Curry Club has something for the
mildest of spice eaters from a creamy chicken
tikka masala to the fiery beef vindaloo for
foodies who are able to handle a bit of heat on
their plate.
BEST ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
THE GALLERY FOUR PIZZERIA
& ITALIAN RESTAURANT
93 Broadway, Lynbrook
(516) 593-2539 facebook.com/
galleryfourrestaurant
Originally founded in 1979, The Gallery Four
Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant in Lynbrook has
been serving up the best Italian food to Long
Islanders for years, and when you sit down for
a meal, you’ll understand why. From chicken
parmigiana to shrimp scampi, their menu
is full of classic Italian restaurant staples at
reasonable prices. You can start off your meal
with authentic Italian appetizers (or antipasti)
that will hold you over until the meal arrives.
The pizza at The Gallery Four Pizzeria & Italian
Restaurant is made with classic ingredients that
will satisfy any pizza fan. Stop by today and grab
a slice, or pick up a meal to go!
BEST JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
MINADO JAPANESE
SEAFOOD–CARLE PLACE
219 Glen Cove Rd, Carle Place
(516) 294-9541 minado.com
Think all buffets are created equal? At Minado’s
Carle Place location, they’ve developed the
highest standard for buffet-style dining. They
only use the freshest and finest ingredients to
create Japanese inspired cuisine. Sushi is their
specialty. Guests enjoy over 30 selections of
sushi and sashimi that are not only skillfully
prepared but artfully presented as well,
including hand rolls that are made-to-order.
They challenge you to try every one of their
traditional and contemporary Japanese hot
food dishes. Also, during dinner hours they
offer a teppan-yaki grill station where a chef will
promptly cook your selection of beef, chicken or
vegetables while you wait. If that’s not enough,
they’ve also added a healthy mix of seafood
favorites to their menu such as Alaskan snow
crab legs, Jumbo shrimp, oysters, cocktail
shrimp and a variety of baked fish.
BEST KOSHER
RESTAURANT
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS–
GREENVALE
140 Wheatley Plz, Greenvale
(516) 621-3340 bensdeli.net
You can find all your favorite kosher treats at
Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen and Restaurant in
Greenvale. Their incredible staff of chefs and
servers aim to please every customer who walks
in their door. Come on in for lunch or dinner
and enjoy corned beef and pastrami sandwiches,
piled high with meat, latkes, kreplach, chicken
soup, and so much more. Enjoy a great meal at
Ben’s and you won’t go home hungry!
BEST LATIN
AMERICAN
RESTAURANT
MARIA’S MEXICAN AND
LATIN CUISINE
211 Smithtown Blvd, Nesconset
(631) 979-7724 marias211.com
Maria’s Mexican and Latin Cuisine opens the
senses to something magical that is geared
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towards sophisticated palates. The Latin
American cuisine is anything but ordinary.
Classic Latin-Mex cuisine pairs with specialty
cocktails in quaint digs with monthly tapas
nights. The chefs at Maria’s know how to
prepare tasty, gluten-free and low-fat meals, and
Long Islanders have voted Maria’s the best Latin
American Restaurant spot for eight consecutive
years. The bar at this restaurant is fully stocked,
so pair your meal with a glass of wine or beer.
You won’t need to get a sitter before heading to
this restaurant, kids are more than welcome at
this family-friendly establishment. You can tote
your laptop here to take advantage of the free
wifi. Gather up your group of friends and head
to Maria’s, a local restaurant that has room for
large groups.
BEST
MEDITERRANEAN
RESTAURANT
ZONA
4883 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 799-4444 zonarestaurant.com
For the best Mediterranean fare on Long Island,
Zona in Massapequa Park is the place to be.
Zona specifically specializes in a unique style of
Italian cuisine and serves up delicious paninis,
salads and a variety of hearty homemade soups.
Every one of their delicious dishes can be
complemented by their selection of cocktails,
domestic and imported beer, and wines from
around the world. Zona’s dedicated and friendly
staff is here to help create a cozy environment to
enjoy a special night of dining. Stop by today for
lunch or dinner — you’ll definitely leave happy
and fulfilled.
BEST MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
CARACARA MEXICAN GRILL
354 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 777-2272 caracaramex.com
CaraCara Mexican Grill prides itself on
serving authentic, upscale Mexican food
in a comfortable setting. Dig in on nachos,
quesadillas, iron-skillet tacos, enchiladas and
sandwiches that is sure to satisfy your stomach
and make you come back for more. Along with
daily food specials and happy hours, CaraCara
carries an astounding 60 premium tequilas in
their tequila lounge along with favorites like
margaritas, mojitos and sangrias that you can
enjoy your meal with — and your freshly made
guacamole that’s prepared tableside every day.
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