BEST SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT
ANCHOR DOWN SEAFOOD BAR &
GRILL
1960 Bayberry Ave., Merrick
516-544-4334. anchordownny.com
If you want to dine at the Best Seafood
Restaurant on Long Island, set sail for Anchor
Down Seafood Bar and Grill in South Merrick,
which has won the voters’ acclaim in this hotly
contested category. Getting this distinction
is a great catch for owner and chef, Stephen
Rosenbluth, who’s been at the helm of many
a kitchen before finding safe harbor here.
Customers are hooked on the oyster selection,
the mussels in Thai coconut curry, the fried
calamari and shrimp sautéed in hot peppers,
basil and marinara sauce, and they go over the
deep end for the Garlic Panko Crusted Sole
simmered in white wine. Anchors away, indeed!
BEST SOUL FOOD
AND SOUTHERN
RESTAURANT
R.S. JONES
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick
516-378-7177
rsjones.com
The taste buds have spoken, making R.S.
Jones the Best Soul Food and Southern Style
Restaurant on Long Island. Fresh ingredients,
a warm, inviting atmosphere with an amazingly
positive vibe, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff
set the mood for some absolutely unbelievable
dishes! Take your pick: gumbo, fried pickles,
alligator wontons, shrimp and grits, and so
much more! Just a mere sampling of their
biscuits and gravy is sure to guarantee a return
visit to this special, special restaurant! Wow!
BEST STEAKHOUSE
PETER LUGER
255 Northern Blvd., Great Neck
516-487-8800
peterluger.com
We’re talking serious red meat for carnivorous
connoisseurs. They expect nothing less than
USDA Prime, and they get what they deserve
at Peter Luger, voted once again The Best
steakhouse on Long Island! They sink their
teeth into Luger’s famous dry-aged premium
short loins, carefully cared for under pristine
conditions of temperature, humidity and air.
Once these cuts are judged ready, they’re broiled
to perfection and served with a great order of
sides. People driving over the Williamsburg
Bridge can see the original Brooklyn location
where Peter Luger opened his restaurant in
1887. The Forman family bought the place
in 1950, mastering the Porterhouse and so
much more (Did anyone say “burgers”!?), and
expanding the enterprise to Great Neck, where it
beckons us today.
BEST TEX-MEX
RESTAURANT
R.S. JONES
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick
516-378-7177
rsjones.com
Exceptional chili, gumbo, fried pickles, alligator
wontons (yes, you read that correctly), nachos,
shrimp and grits, and biscuits and gravy are just
a few of the many absolutely delicious dishes
country music lovers and food aficionados will
discover within R.S. Jones, which has been
serving good vibes and quality eats to Long
Islanders since its opening in 1993. Originally
known as Rattlesnake Jones, this popular spot
is perhaps as well-known for its amazing food
as for its many celebrations and events, ranging
from Mardi Gras blowouts to hosting countless
private parties for nearly every special occasion!
BEST THAI
RESTAURANT
LEMONLEAF GRILL
536 S. Broadway, Hicksville
516-939-2288
lemonleafgrill.com
Customers are greeted with a warm welcome
MERRICK
2057 Merrick Rd.
Merrick, NY 11566
516-644-2201 15
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and a great menu full of tantalizing Thai dishes
at Lemonleaf Grill in Hicksville. This inviting
restaurant offers up a wealth of specialties
to satisfy the most discerning palates. From
traditional Pad Thai to Thai Sesame Chicken
and more spicy specials, their authentic flavors
awaken the senses and leave patrons wanting
more!
BEST UPSCALE
RESTAURANT
BLACKSTONE STEAKHOUSE
10 Pinelawn Rd., Melville
631-271-7780
blackstonesteakhouse.com
You know what they say: When it comes to fine
dining, presentation is everything. Blackstone
Steakhouse takes this to heart, in spades. Its
interior is as beautiful as those luscious cuts of
high-quality meat! With candlelight tables, lush,
vibrant decor replete with dark, elegant woods,
diners are not just served an extraordinary meal,
every single time, but a truly exceptional dining
experience in the Best Upscale Restaurant on
Long Island!
BEST VEGETARIAN
RESTAURANT
TULA KITCHEN
41 E. Main St., Bay Shore
631-539-7183
tulakitchen.com
The talented Jackie Sharlup, Tula Kitchen’s chef
and owner, shows us that meat doesn’t have
to be on the menu in order to serve up truly
inventive and satisfying fare. She has created
a destination restaurant with an extraordinary
vegetarian cuisine that draws loyal diners from
Montauk to Manhattan looking for sophisticated
vegetarian fare and casual elegance. Live music
is also regularly on the evening menu. As
their motto says: “Live to eat—eat to live!” We
couldn’t agree more, and neither could Long
Islanders, who consistently rank Tula Kitchen
the very best!
BEST WAIT SERVICE
R.S. JONES
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick
516-378-7177
rsjones.com
Everybody knows that a restaurant could have
the best cooks slaving over a hot stove in the
kitchen, but if the food doesn’t make it to your
table on time and just how you like it, well, the
meal is a bust. Having top-quality waitstaff
adds even more praise to the long list of
accolades R.S. Jones has accumulated. Friendly,
knowledgeable service makes the atmosphere
complete and the experience something you
want to repeat, as often as you can!
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EAST MEADOW
2320 Hempstead Tpke.
East Meadow, NY 11554
516-644-2200
www.sufifiyasgrill.com
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