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BEST RESTAURANT ANCHOR DOWN SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL 1960 Bayberry Ave, Merrick (516) 544-4334 anchordownny.com Anchor Down Seafood Bar and Grill has been serving some of the best local seafood on the island in a comfortable and casual atmosphere since 2014. Customers rave over their classic fish and chips, lobster bisque, shrimp and po’boy sandwiches and enjoy Anchor Down’s more dynamic dishes such as the lobster pot pie— consisting of root vegetables, sherry bechamel and puff pastry. Anchor Down’s seafood menu is sure to satisfy the pickiest of fish eaters and even win over carnivores who are normally set on ordering a burger or steak! BEST RESTAURANT WITH A WATER VIEW GRANDPA TONY’S 101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway (516) 799-8669 grandpatonysli.com What’s better than dinner with a view? At Grandpa Tony’s, not only can you enjoy some classic Italian pizzeria fare, you can gaze out the windows and take a long view at the nearby water while you dine. When summer rolls around, Grandpa Tony’s opens their outdoor dining area, so you get a choice of two different floors where to enjoy your dinner with a view. Plus, Grandpa Tony’s uses the best ingredients to bring a little slice of Italy to Long Island for you to please your palate. The view is great, the food is delicious — what more could you need? BEST ROMANTIC DINNER RHUM 13 E Main St, Patchogue (531) 569-5944 rhumpatchogue.com Whether you’re looking to make a splash on the first date, or dream of escaping to a tropical paradise with your beloved, RHUM can make your wishes come true. As soon as you step in the door, you’re transported to a place where you can sip on a mojito on the swings as you bask in serene shades of blue and white walls. Some of their Caribbean-inspired cuisine consist of Dominican ribs, jerk chicken and buffalo shrimp — all incorporating herbs and fruits that are popular in tropical regions. With three floors that include a rooftop and lounge seating, it feels as if you and your companion are at a spot the two of you can call your own! BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ANCHOR DOWN SEAFOOD BAR AND GRILL 1960 Bayberry Ave, Merrick (516) 544-4334 anchordownny.com Anchor Down Seafood Bar and Grill has been serving some of the best local seafood on the island in a comfortable and casual atmosphere since 2014. Customers rave over their classic fish and chips, lobster bisque, shrimp and po’boy sandwiches and enjoy Anchor Down’s more dynamic dishes such as the lobster pot pie consisting of root vegetables, sherry bechamel and puff pastry. Anchor Down’s seafood menu is sure to satisfy the pickiest of fish eaters and even win over carnivores who are normally set on ordering a burger or steak! BEST SOUL FOOD AND SOUTHERN RESTAURANT CHARA’S KITCHEN & CATERING 515 Atlantic Ave, Bellport (631) 355-5929 Chara’s Kitchen and Catering of Bellport is a full-service pop-up restaurant and catering company that has been serving Long Island and the New York City area since 2008. They offer catering services year-round for its customers with a tagline of “Always Fresh and Made With Love.” They specialize in “soul food” and “comfort food” and have well-known desserts and sauces like banana bread. They specialize in events from BBQ’s to weddings. Chara’s Kitchen and Catering creates new dishes daily and gives their customers a new experience each time they taste their food. BEST STEAKHOUSE PRIMI ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 999 Montauk Hwy, West Islip (631) 526-9779 primiitalian.com There’s no cut like a Primi cut. Primi Italian Steakhouse brings their customers the ultimate steak dinner experience, with the highest quality selections including Filet Mignon, New York Strip and bone-in ribeye. All steaks are USDA Prime and Dry-Aged for a minimum of 28 days, bringing forth a taste and texture that one would expect at only the highest-tier steakhouses in New York. Their menu also features an impressive selection of top-shelf wines to make your dinner ever more flavorful. Enjoy a lavish repast in one of their three dining experiences or opt for a more casual meal as you watch the game at the bar. Medium rare or well done, your steak at Primi Italian Steakhouse is sure to be the best you’ve had. BEST TEX-MEX RESTAURANT (NATIONAL WINNER) CHIPOTLE Multiple Locations chipotle.com Put it in a tortilla, put it in a bowl, or mix it up with salad — no matter how you serve it, Chipotle is the best of the Southwest! It’s no mystery why the fast, casual eatery has become one of Long Island’s favorite chains over the past decade. Chipotle offers its customers flavorsome food with integrity, meaning no added hormones, flavors or preservatives. The restaurant locally sources its ingredients from sustainable farms and obtained their meat from hormone- and antibiotic-free, pasture-raised animals. For Chipotle, sustainability is the name of the game, and our planet is one to preserve. Stop in for a meal that will appeal to both your inner foodie and environmental activist. BEST THAI RESTAURANT PHAYATHAI RESTAURANT– LAKE RONKONKOMA 735 Hawkins Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma (631) 981-0303 thaifoodli.com If you’ve been hit with a craving for Thai food, Phayathai Restaurant in Lake Ronkonkoma can help you satisfy your taste buds. In addition to providing multiple Thai staples like curry, Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles, Phayathai Restaurant has a selection of house specials, such as Bangkok Fish, Mango Chicken and Curry Duck that will have you going in for a second bite before you finish your first. Finish 94 BETHPAGE BEST OF LONG ISLAND 2020 WINNERS GUIDE BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM off your meal with classic Thai desserts like fried bananas with honey, pumpkin custard, ice cream in classic Thai flavors and more. Dining in? Phayathai Restaurant delivers, or you can swing by and pick up your food to bring home. BEST UPSCALE RESTAURANT SPIRO’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4 Patchogue Dr, Rocky Point (631) 744-4100 spiroslounge.com In the mood for something fancy? Looking to spoil yourself with lavish food and luxurious drinks? Look no further! A trip to Spiro’s Restaurant & Lounge will take you right where you want to be and give you exactly what you’re looking for. Enjoy upscale dining with the best food and drinks around! Put on your fanciest dress clothes and lounge in style while you enjoy exquisite cuisine in a restaurant filled with lush interiors and a comforting atmosphere. Get something to take the edge off while you enjoy a nice steak or shrimp with a side of fresh vegetables. If you want to enjoy the best upscale dining in Long Island, you’ll have to go to Spiro’s. BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT TULA KITCHEN 41-43 E Main St, Bay Shore (631) 539-7183 tulakitchen.com Tula Kitchen in Bay Shore offers one of the more comprehensive and wonderfully executed vegetarian cuisine around. Tula’s motto: “Live to eat, eat to live,” is simple. They have a consciousness about the food they prepare using organic and natural ingredients whenever possible. And it shows in the way they present vegetarian staples from couscous and hummus to elegant dishes like veggie moussaka, sesame crusted tofu and lentil loaf. You don’t need to be on a vegetarian or vegan diet to enjoy their dishes — they have meat options too! Don’t miss out on the chance to dine on the cuisine that has won the hearts of Long Islanders — vegetarian and meat-eater alike and beyond. BEST WAIT SERVICE CJ’S COFFEE SHOP 225 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre (516) 766-9107 cjscoffeeshop.com A sign of a successful, thriving restaurant heavily relies on its service to the extent that it can make or break a business. At CJ’s Coffee Shop, the hungry eater is more than just a customer, they’re family. Regulars have boasted about CJ’s wait service, complimenting their fresh food and its staff who strive to make the dining experience as efficient and wonderful as possible to everyone who walks in the door. Their famous slogan: “If you don’t eat here we will both starve,” is more than a witty way to attract customers — it’s a way of life. /chipotle.com /anchordownny.com /grandpatonysli.com /rhumpatchogue.com /primiitalian.com /anchordownny.com /thaifoodli.com /BESTOFLONGISLAND.COM /spiroslounge.com /tulakitchen.com /cjscoffeeshop.com