BEST CHINESE
RESTAURANT
KWONG MING
3342 Jerusalem Ave, Wantagh
(516) 221-0480 www.
kwongmingofwantagh.com
Next time you’re craving quality Chinese
food, try a taste of Kwong Ming restaurant in
Wantagh! For the past 58 years, Kwong Ming
has been satisfying customers with traditional
Chinese cuisine, a full-service bar and a
takeout menu. The restaurant accommodates
health-conscious customers by using vegetable
oil and less salt in each dish in addition to
incorporating a variety of healthy ingredients.
Kwong Ming can cater your next party and
can accommodate large groups or parties
for corporate catering, birthday parties,
christenings, communions, confirmations,
graduations, bridal showers and anniversaries.
Owner Barry Lee, son of the original owner
and business partner Howard Lee, started his
career as a waiter and delivery boy and has run
the restaurant since 2000.
BEST CUBAN
HAVANA CENTRAL
630 Old Country Rd, Garden City
(516) 739-7900 www.havanacentral.com
At this effervescent Cuban restaurant island
specialties and colorful cocktails (including the
most perfect mojitos) are savored and make
patrons feel like they’re on a mini tropical
vacay. Birthdays, anniversaries and Friday
nights out bring couples and groups here
regularly. Some of the popular specialties
are made with family recipes, including beef
with onions and peppers, cilantro-lime rice
and black beans. Havana central’s golden
era theme in 1950-style decor is festive and
lively with a band and the classic food is a
celebration of Cuban culture. You’re likely
to agree “Esto es delicioso” enjoying a dish
of Ropa Vieja which is braised beef or Vaca
Frita, crispy shredded steak among the varied
authentic choices here!
BEST DINER
LINDENHURST DINER
195 E Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst
(631) 991-8600 www.lindenhurstdiner.
com
There aren’t many things Long Islanders love
more than a good diner. And there aren’t many
diners they love more than Lindenhurst. Fans
rave about their scrumptious full Vegan menu
that knocks the socks off the local competition
with cheesy apps and entrees. Classic diner
fare such as pancakes and omelets also get
christened with delicious twists and toppings.
Perfectly fried starters, specialty burgers,
and frothy shakes served in mason jars all
have regulars coming back with friends. The
Lindenhurst diner currently offers curbside,
delivery, takeout, and car hop service. Those
looking for a sit-down meal, however, will find
properly distanced tables, shields, and hand
sanitizer in sweet containers at every table.
Outdoor seating is also available.
BEST FAMILY STYLE
RESTAURANT
LA FAMIGLIA - BABYLON
90 W Main St, Babylon
(631) 661-0101 www.lafamigliany.com
If you’ve got a family who loves to “Mangia,”
La Famiglia will not disappoint them. With
locations in Nassau and Suffolk, La Famiglia
is known for its stupendously-sized dishes
of meat and pasta. All plates are made to
share, with each portion enough for two to
three guests. If you’re dining in, get ready to
be treated like royalty in a pristine, welllit
atmosphere. A Northern Italian family
establishment, La Famiglia will know exactly
how to please your family’s parents and tots
as well. Enjoy a mouthwatering variety of
appetizers, macaroni specialties, and perfectlycooked
entrees such as chicken, veal, and
seafood. If a sit-down dinner isn’t on your
schedule, stop by for a two-course lunch or get
your next affair catered in style at home.
BEST FRENCH
RESTAURANT
BISTRO CASSIS
55B Wall St, Huntington Village
(631) 421-4122 www.bistrocassis.com
Fans of fine French dining have long been
attracted to the authentic dishes served up
at Bistro Cassis in Huntington Village. When
he opened it, Fabio Machado drew upon
traditional French chefs and recipes. Signature
dishes include mussels, served three different
ways: Mariniere, with white wine and fresh
herbs; Provencale, with fresh tomatoes and
roasted garlic; and Pernod, with fennel and
cream. Diners can opt for a half portion or full
one, with or without pommes frites (French
fries). Salad choices include a classic Frisee
Aux Lardons, with Frisee lettuce, a poached
egg and bacon. Those and other standout
French dishes, including Steak Frites and
Steak Au Poivre, are complemented by fine
wine options including selections from France.
Bon appétit!
BEST FUSION RESTA
BEST URANT
DIRTY TACO & TEQUILA
Multiple Locations
dirtytacoandtequila.com
Sometimes your cravings get the best of you
and you want two totally random things at the
same time. So next time you get a craving for
a taco paired with an asian dish stop by Dirty
Taco and Tequila in Wantagh. This restaurant
has set out to create a unique dining experience
by incorporating asian elements in their
Mexican menu. The restaurant even has a taco
that is topped with sushi rice! If you are not in
the mood for a taco then maybe try the Asian
Sloppy Joe which is a ground beef and pork
blend topped with ginger, scallions, Korean
BBQ glaze, cheese, water chestnuts and carrots
served on a hard taco shell. Don’t forget to pair
it with one of their house-made sangrias.
BEST GERMAN
RESTAURANT
PLATTDUETSCHE PARK RESTAURANT,
CATERING & BIERGARTEN
1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square
(516) 354-3131 www.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 ninth
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
ATHENIAN GREEK TAVERNA
2188 Jericho Tpke, Commack
(631) 499-7660 www.
atheniangreektaverna.com
If you’re looking for a Greek meal cooked
“Yiayia’s way,” (grandma’s way) — look no
further than Athenian Greek Taverna. As one
of Commack’s premier restaurants, Athenian
is the place to find the most delectable
traditional Greek fare, whether it’s for lunch,
dinner or catering. Since Athenian’s opening,
Greek-American brothers John and Chef Alex
Homenides have offered guests a chance to
taste time-tested family recipes, using fresh
and authentic ingredients delivered daily.
Their menu has a variety of options for you to
pick and choose from, including sandwiches
and gyros, a kebab corner for flame roasted
and skewered meats, a fillet bar stacked
with fish options, and much more. They also
have Yiayia’s classics, of course, with options
like fresh eggplant dish and spanakopita
(traditional Greek spinach pie). When you go
Greek, go here!
BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
CURRY CLUB
10 Woods Corner Rd, East Setauket
(631) 751-4845 www.
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 amicable staff. Long
Islanders continue to echo those sentiments
by voting for the restaurant as the best
Indian spot for the sixth consecutive year.
It is known for its modern interpretation of
classic dishes and its insistence on only using
high quality, fresh ingredients. Curry Club
prepares everything from a creamy chicken
tikka masala for the mildest of spice eaters to
the fiery beef vindaloo for foodies who are able
to handle a bit of heat on their plate. Make
those dinner plans — an unforgettable taste of
India awaits!
BEST ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
VITO’S PIZZA
91 Forest Ave, Glen Cove
(516) 759-1366 www.vitospizzany.com
Want to find an Italian restaurant that still
does it right? Look no further than Vito’s
Ristorante and Pizzeria in Glen Cove. The
classic eats are infused with history, with
recipes passed down generation after
generation straight from Sicily. While you
can step in for a quick slice of delicious pizza,
you can also hunker down in the elegant, yet
cozy dining room for a great deal of enticing
entrees, including pollo parmigiana, vitello
marsala, salsiccia and peppers and melenzane
rollatini. Vito’s staff is welcoming and inviting.
The great food and warm service makes it
unlikely you stop by for only one meal.
BEST JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
KOTOBUKI RESTAURANT - MULTIPLE
LOCATIONS
Multiple Locations
kotobukirestaurants.com
Nothing makes a night out with family and
friends more memorable than a delicious
meal in a beautifully appointed restaurant.
And nothing makes Long Islanders in search
of noodles and sushi happier than a feast at
Kotobuki. With locations in both Nassau and
Suffolk, Kotobuki is known for its generous
portions and reasonable prices. Enjoy tables
full of scrumptious options such as colorful
salads, heartwarming soups, and adorablynamed
sushi rolls. All menu options are fresh,
and all restaurants are tidy and attractive.
Savory teriyaki and skewer options are available
for those who shy away from sushi. And don’t
be afraid to pair it with your favorite sake or
martini. Kotobuki currently offers indoor,
heated outdoor, and takeout options for dining.
BEST JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
WILD GINGER
48 Great Neck Rd, Great Neck
(516) 487-8288 www.
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Family or date night deserves sushi in style.
But that’s not all you’ll enjoy at this popular
eatery where a substantial menu of fine Asian
food is always delicious and food service is
impeccable. Any time is good and it’s great for
Friday night dinner and drinks with friends
too. Treats here include the lettuce wrap
with chicken app and people love the mai
tais, though pretty great saki as well. Sushi
options are many and always fresh and you
should know that Pad Thai and Fried Rice are
amazing and Honey Walnut Crispy Chicken &
Shrimp are a must. Don’t dawdle. Go in. The
decor and ambiance is exquisite. Wild Ginger
is the place for impressive Asian fusion dining
at its best.
BEST KOSHER
RESTAURANT
BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT & CATERERS - WOODBURY
7971 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury
(516) 496-4236 www.bensdeli.net
If you’re searching for the best kosher meal
around, look no further than Ben’s Kosher
Delicatessen Restaurant & Caterers. Ben’s
Woodbury location has a variety of kosher
items that are not only delicious but will
keep you full and satisfied. Whether you are
dining in or taking food home, you will surely
enjoy some of the restaurant’s classic menu
offerings, like the Stuffed Cabbage Honogroise,
the Hungarian Hoagie and Ben’s Deli Dog.
Planning a party? Ben’s has got you covered
— the eatery has a full kosher catering menu
of hot and cold dishes, including appetizers,
dinners and desserts, that will have your
guests raving from the time they are fed.
BEST LATIN AMERICAN
RESTAURANT
BESITO MEXICAN - MULTIPLE
LOCATIONS
Multiple Locations
besitomexican.com
As soon as you enter one of Besito Mexican’s
multiple locations, you’ll know you are in no
ordinary Mexican restaurant. That impression
is only confirmed when you take a look at its
menu and then sample the food. Although you
can opt for traditional Mexican fare including
enchiladas (albeit with Besito’s own unique
twist), quesadillas or tacos, you may want to
instead go for more unique selections from
other Latin American countries, including
shrimp empanadas. Entrees also include the
unique Pescado Veracruzana – pan-seared
market fish prepared with roasted tomato
salsa, peppers, capers, olives and fresh
cilantro. Make sure to leave room for the free
churros prepared with cinnamon and sugar.
Make reservations or order online for takeout
today!
BEST MEDITERRANEAN
RESTAURANT
ZONA
4883 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 799-4444 www.zonarestaurant.com
Zona in Massapequa Park is the place to be for
the best Mediterranean fare on Long Island.
Zona includes a variety of delicious paninis,
salads and a variety of hearty homemade
soups; on its menu, you’ll find selections
ranging from Greek salad and butternut
squash soup to turkey paninis and rack of
lamb . Every one of its delicious dishes can
be complemented by its selection of cocktails,
domestic and imported beer, and wines from
around the world. Zona’s hard-working and
outgoing 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!
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