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1. Oakdale Brew House
4.7
Exceptional(165)
€€€€
• American • Oakdale
Booked 4 times today
Food was scrumptious.. Server was terrific.. just a very nice time.. Love coming to the brew house.. Always so yummy🍔
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2. Ristegios
4.1
Excellent(1074)
€€€€
• American • Patchogue
Booked 3 times today
The food was fantastic, as was the service. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and smiled the entire evening. We ate in the dining room, and it was quieter than the bar area. Perfect for a romantic date night with your significant other. We started with a charcuterie board appetizer, which was well presented and the perfect size for two. For the mains, we both split each other's entrees; the filet mignon was spectacular, and the penne alla vodka was delicious. Topped off the evening with the Crème brûlée. Overall, a wonderful dining experience,
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3. Novita Wine Bar Trattoria - Garden City
4.7
Exceptional(2425)
€€€€
• Italian • Garden City
Booked 26 times today
We are a group of former colleagues who get together once a month at this restaurant for dinner it is always our first choice and we have a wonderful time. Food is always good. Service is always excellent and we love the choice of wines available for us. interesting specials that are always fun to try and plan on continuing this tradition for a long time.
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4. Prospect On Union
4.5
Awesome(35)
€€€€
• American • West Islip
Booked 4 times today
We tried drinks, apps, entrees and desserts. Everything was amazing! Not a single complaint from anyone. Def will be returning!
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5. Salumi
4.8
Exceptional(158)
€€€€
• Tapas / Small Plates • Massapequa
Booked 9 times today
Everyone who knows me knows this is 100% my favorite spot and has been for years. The food is consistently spectacular and the wine choices unique while still being accessible (and delish). We were excited to try their Oktoberfest menu and ordered all four items that were offered. Every single one was fantastic and our guests agreed. Plus no one makes vegetables more delicious and we are NOT vegetarians. Looking forward to whatever fall menu is coming up next. The staff is also great and know their stuff. Can’t recommend this neighborhood gem enough.
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6. The Waveny Tavern by PXK | New Canaan
4.7
Exceptional(177)
€€€€
• American • New Canaan
Booked 19 times today
The food was so delicious from the dinner roll to the desert. The cocktails were also excellent. Our party ordered very diverse dishes and each one was cooked perfectly. Highly recommended.
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7. West End Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(3018)
€€€€
• Contemporary American • Carle Place
Booked 11 times today
West End Cafe is always a hit. The food, drinks, and service are very good.
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8. Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar
4.5
Awesome(474)
€€€€
• Steakhouse • Riverhead
Booked 13 times today
Love the old world charm of this restaurant. Portions are good as well as food quality. Reservations are a must as the restaurant is small which I prefer.
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9. Sono Wood Fired Pizza
4.7
Exceptional(74)
€€€€
• Contemporary Italian • South Norwalk
Booked 2 times today
If you're looking for the best New York-style pizza in town, look no further than Sono Wood-Fired! We enjoyed the upside-down pizza special and Cacio e Pepe--both delicious! Our server, Michael, was excellent as always. This is a great neighborhood restaurant in SoNo.
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10. Plado - Glen Cove, NY
4.7
Exceptional(219)
€€€€
• Tapas / Small Plates • Glen Cove
Booked 7 times today
One of my favorite places to have dinner with friends!

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  • SallyGold
    Phoenix / Arizona •52 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    If you're looking for the best New York-style pizza in town, look no further than Sono Wood-Fired! We enjoyed the upside-down pizza special and Cacio e Pepe--both delicious! Our server, Michael, was excellent as always. This is a great neighborhood restaurant in SoNo.
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    Sono Wood Fired Pizza$$$$• Contemporary Italian• South Norwalk
    •
    4.7
  • DianeGold
    New York City •49 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 21 Oct 2026
    We are a group of former colleagues who get together once a month at this restaurant for dinner it is always our first choice and we have a wonderful time. Food is always good. Service is always excellent and we love the choice of wines available for us. interesting specials that are always fun to try and plan on continuing this tradition for a long time.
    More info
    Novita Wine Bar Trattoria - Garden City$$$$• Italian• Garden City
    •
    4.7
  • Danni
    New York City •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Oct 2026
    Food was scrumptious.. Server was terrific.. just a very nice time.. Love coming to the brew house.. Always so yummy🍔
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    Oakdale Brew House$$$$• American• Oakdale
    •
    4.7
  • Alix
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Oct 2026
    We tried drinks, apps, entrees and desserts. Everything was amazing! Not a single complaint from anyone. Def will be returning!
    More info
    Prospect On Union$$$$• American• West Islip
    •
    4.5
  • Nicholas
    New York State •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Sept 2026
    The food was fantastic, as was the service. Our waiter was friendly, helpful, and smiled the entire evening. We ate in the dining room, and it was quieter than the bar area. Perfect for a romantic date night with your significant other. We started with a charcuterie board appetizer, which was well presented and the perfect size for two. For the mains, we both split each other's entrees; the filet mignon was spectacular, and the penne alla vodka was delicious. Topped off the evening with the Crème brûlée. Overall, a wonderful dining experience,
    More info
    Ristegios$$$$• American• Patchogue
    •
    4.1

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