Short List Long Island - The Best Long Island Restaurants and Food

Best Long Island Restaurants

Most people don't realize how many great restaurants there are on Long Island. We are in the process of finding the best restaurants on Long Island in Nassau County and Western Suffolk. From great small town restaurants on the north and south shore of Long Island to affordable, luxurious restaurants in towns like Great Neck and Huntington - we are creating a curated list of what is worth going to. Combining the best food and unique atmosphere, these restaurants are here because they are truely the best restaurants on Long Island. Please contact us to let us know how we are doing or if you know somewhere on Long Island that should be included here.

For a weekday night the restaurant was surprisingly crowded for 9 at night. Bliss' decor is clean with warm colors, dark wood tones and blown glass nights, creating an atmosphere fit for romance, friends or family. [more]

Finding this Patchogue area new American restaurant in the midst of a shopping center is surprising at first. The staff is on their toes, greeting you at the door and giving warm smiles - creating a very friendly atmosphere. [more]

Salsa Salsa toots itself as a burrito bar and they offer a variety of burrito styles that include chicken, fish, pork, bean (vegetarian), steak and shrimp. You can add extras to your order such as sour cream, guacamole, tofu... [more]

This fun and lively Huntington restaurant has friendly and welcoming staff and some great dishes. For starters, Off The Wall offers hummus, kobe baby cheeseburgers... [more]

Toast Coffee House
Port Jefferson

Toast is not just the most popular breakfast restaurant in Port Jefferson, Long Island – customers come from as far as the south shore to indulge in their unique creations. [more]

Perabell Food Bar
Patchogue, Long Island

Parabell is a charming Long Island restaurant in downtown Patchogue. With candles scattered on walls and ledges, the dimly lit atmosphere is perfect for couples or friends. [more]

Painters Restaurant
Brookhaven, Long Island

What could be better than food? Food and art. Painter's restaurant brings something unique to the table - all their walls are covered in art that they have been collecting for years. [more]

Tula Kitchen
Bayshore, Long Island

Tula Kitchen creates a truly remarkable and memorable restaurant experience through both the unique, vegetarian friendly cuisine and a well thought out dining environment. [more]

Lawan
Patchogue, Long Island

Lawan serves traditional Thai cuisine and their skilled chef was trained at the top culinary school in Bangkok, which shows when the colorful dishes arrive at your table. [more]

The Bellport Restaurant
Bellport, Long Island

Brightly painted tables, a unique collection rod-iron chairs and a cordon-bleu trained chef make The Bellport a great restaurant experience for groups of friends, family or even a date. [more]

Fresco Creperie
Long Beach, Long Island

Everybody should eat crepes - or at least give them a try. Fresco serves up a great variety of sweet and savory crepes in a clean, friendly environment that is perfect for breakfast or lunch... [more]

Mim's
Syosset/Roslyn, Long Island

Mim's offers contemporary American bistro in both Roslyn and Syosset complete with well decorated and comfortable dining areas. They have a large menu of choices that include fish, chicken, steak... [more]

Honu Kitchen
Huntington, Long Island

You really have to love the high ceilings, chandeliers and dramatic look of this well known Huntington restaurant hot-spot. The near enormous dining area, style, decor and attention to detail at Honu... [more]

Pita House
Patchogue, Long Island

This casual Patchogue restaurant dishes up some great Turkish cuisine in a clean and cozy atmosphere. [more]

La Madonna Cafe
Huntington, Long Island

La Madonna Cafe, a restaurant located just off the main street in downtown Huntington, has an inviting lounge atmosphere - complete with red velvet curtains.[more]

Nautical Mile
Freeport

This mile long, promenade-style strip of seafood focused restaurants situated along a canal. The industrial feel mixed with the brick sidewalks, antique details, and 'sea' theme really give the Nautical Mile it's appeal. [more]