A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Nick and Toni's. East Hampton · Italian-Mediterranean — The gold standard of Hamptons dining since 1988, Nick and Toni's is celebrated for its wood-burning oven whole fish, handmade pasta, and a seasonal menu that…
Claudio's Waterfront. Greenport, North Fork · Seafood — Widely cited as the oldest restaurant continuously owned by the same family in the United States, Claudio's has anchored Greenport's waterfront since 1870, serving…
Akbar Restaurant. Garden City, Nassau County · Northern Indian (Mughlai) — The first Indian restaurant on Long Island and still its finest, Akbar has served aromatic biryanis, rich kormas, and properly spiced tandoor…
Vespa Italian Kitchen and Cocktails. Long Island (Nassau County) · Italian — Named Best New Restaurant on Long Island in 2025, Vespa earned rapid acclaim for its baked clams oreganata, calamari fritti, bucatini with sardines, and…
Pasta Pasta. Port Jefferson Village · Italian — A North Shore fixture since 1991, Pasta Pasta is Port Jefferson Village's beloved neighborhood Italian, named Best Italian Restaurant on Long Island in 2025. The…
Catcher's Fish House and Grille. Freeport Nautical Mile, South Shore · Seafood — One of the standout restaurants on Freeport's famous Nautical Mile strip, Catcher's focuses on locally caught fish, fresh shellfish, and waterfront…
Bedell Cellars Tasting Room. Cutchogue, North Fork · Wine Tasting / Local Fare — Producing wine on the North Fork since 1980, Bedell Cellars is one of the region's most respected estates, known for bright-acid, saline-mineral…
Vincent's Clam Bar. 179 Old Country Rd · 4.5★ (5,237 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Jordan Lobster Farms. Island Park, Nassau County · Seafood / Lobster — Part wholesale market, part clam bar, part restaurant — Jordan Lobster Farms is a South Shore institution where visitors pick live lobsters from the…
Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe. 342 E 11th St · 4.5★ (5,478 reviews)
Supermoon Bakehouse. 120 Rivington St · 4.6★ (1,799 reviews)
The Dirty Cheesecake AKA Made by Lilis. 1160 Deer Park Ave · 4.8★ (838 reviews)
St. Rocco's Bakery. 4 St Rocco Pl · 4.7★ (828 reviews)
Copenhagen Bakery. 75 Woodbine Ave A · 4.6★ (907 reviews)
Buttercooky Bakery & Cafe. 495 New York Ave · 4.3★ (1,047 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
George Martin's Strip Steak. Great River · American Steakhouse — Named Best Fine Dining on Long Island in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards, this Great River steakhouse is the marquee venue of the George Martin Group,…
Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood. 395 Main St · 4.5★ (4,421 reviews)