RESTAURANTS
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BEST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
MENU
CHURRASQUEIRA CARVALHOS RODIZIO
RESTAURANT
2700 Sunrise Hwy, Bellmore
(516) 679-3300 www.carvalhosrestaurant.
com
Have a big appetite you’re looking to satisfy?
Carvalhos Restaurant will take care of you
with its unbeatable and plentiful Portuguese
barbecues. Cooking over wood charcoal, the
restaurant gives its specialties a unique and
unforgettable taste. From lunch to dinner to
dessert, Carvalhos Restaurant can serve your
needs with its “secret, homemade” recipe
that they have perfected over the years. From
delectable fish and savory soup to a long list
of flavorful meats, its menu boasts a large
array of options for whatever your heart and
stomach desires.
BEST AMERICAN/
CONTINENTAL
RESTAURANT
CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL
1080 Corporate Dr, Westbury
(516) 693-5400 www.citycellarny.com
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill is an upscale,
modern American restaurant that offers
brunch, lunch and dinner as well as a wide
selection of drinks. If you are looking for
a night out with your significant other or
a girl’s night, this place has you covered
with its relaxed and upscale environment.
Both the brunch and lunch menus include
individual meals as well as boards for the
tables. Each of these boards feed about 2-3
people and are a great option if your group
is looking to try multiple dishes at once.
Pair one of these boards with a side and
wine from their extensive list for a meal to
remember!
BEST BARBEQUE
RESTAURANT
SMOKIN AL’S
4847 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park
(516) 799-4900 www.smokinals.com
If you ask Smokin Al what makes a perfect
barbecue, it certainly isn’t putting food on a
grill over charcoal or gas fire and then calling
it “BBQ.” Known for offering the top BBQ
experience on this side of the Northeast,
Smokin Al’s in Massapequa Park delivers
on its reputation. While its ribs take up to
seven hours to cook, its brisket and pork
take approximately 12 to 13 hours to make.
Smokin Al has worked tirelessly and has
traveled everywhere from the Carolinas to
Texas to Tennessee to create out-of-thisworld
barbecued food along with sauces
and succulent side and gluten-free dishes to
pair them with. At Smokin Al’s, your dining
experience will be treated with true Southern
flair and Southern hospitality!
BEST CAJUN
RESTAURANT
BIG DADDY’S RESTAURANT
1 Park Ln, Massapequa
(516) 799-8877 www.bigdaddysny.com
Don’t hesitate to treat yourself and get a taste
of down south at Big Daddy’s Restaurant,
located in the heart of Massapequa. Its staff
treats you and your guests like family with
genuine “Southern Hospitality” featuring
a variety of Cajun and Southern foods, all
prepared with that famous “Big Daddy” twist.
Menu favorites include gumbo, smoked
prime ribs, creole jambalaya and more. Big
Daddy’s also offers weekly taco Tuesday, steak
and prime rib specials and “Blues Brunch”
on the weekends. There’s no better place
to plan your next party; Big Daddy’s offers
both sit-down and buffet packages, with
menus customized to your craving. For a true
Southern experience, come on by and let the
good times roll!
BEST CATERING HALL
GRANDPA TONY’S
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 www.grandpatonysli.com
Fried mozzarella wedges, mini meatballs,
Buffalo rice balls and stuffed mushrooms
are a short list of delicious ways you can
entertain your guests at any celebration where
food is always the start. Pizza and amazing
classic Italian recipes are the linchpins at
Grandpa Tony’s which offers catering both
on and off-premises. The cuisine will be a
hit at any celebration a day or night. The
exceptional cuisine lends a built-in at-home
type atmosphere making your special occasion
more intimate. Guests will enjoy platters of
delicious food served by an awesome waitstaff
that attends to you throughout the party.
They make you feel like this is the place to be
and it is. Take in the view of the Sound. Your
planning is simple. Just select among a vast
array of dishes from all-inclusive packages for
brunch, luncheon and dinner menus. Pizza
and cocktail parties catered by these pros also
leave a lasting impression.
BEST CHAIN
RESTAURANT
APPLEBEE’S
Multiple Locations
applebees.com
You don’t have to look too far to find
your neighborhood Applebee’s, and thank
goodness for that. Applebee’s has served
New York since 1980 with multiple locations
across the state. The chain restaurant makes
a point to connect with the communities it
serves, with its attentive staff committed
to bringing big smiles to neighbors and
guests. Whenever you’re in need of a laid
back time out with friends and family,
Applebee’s is one chain restaurant you can
always count on for an extensive selection
of classic American fare and too-hard-toresist
cocktails. What makes it even better?
Its deals ensure you won’t break the bank.
You’ll be “eatin’ good in the neighborhood”
in no time!
BEST CHEF
CHEF CHRIS SEIDL, MALIBLUE OYSTER
BAR - LIDO BEACH
1500 Long Beach Rd, Lido Beach
(516) 442-2799 www.maliblueoysterbar.
com
Executive Chef Chris Seidl can make your
dining experience go from “OK” to “WOW”
in a single bite. Seidl is the man behind the
seafood menu at Maliblue Oyster Bar in
Lido Beach. When the restaurant is open
during the summer, he whips up a variety of
mouthwatering items from maliblue shrimp
served with a side of sweet chili aioli to fresh
lobster sandwiches and lobster mac and
cheese. Nothing says summer on Long Island
quite like delicious seafood, tropical drinks
and an ocean view. After tasting one of Chef
Chris’ preparations, you’ll want to relive the
experience over and over!
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