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17 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 2 YEARS IN A ROW Anchor Down Seafood Bar and Grill�� 1960 Bayberry Ave. Merrick, NY 11566�� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� BESTOFLONGISLAND.com /// WINNERS GUIDE BETHPAGE BEST OF L.I. 2017 75 Best Latin American Restaurant Maria’s Mexican and Latin Cuisine 211 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset. 631-979-7724. marias211.com Maria’s Mexican and Latin Cuisine is the place to go for a divinely delicious dining experience that has consistently helped it secure the top spot in this coveted category. Yes, Maria’s has been recognized as the Best Latin American Restaurant on Long Island yet again! From terrific tapas to great guacamole, Maria’s makes meals magical as they go beyond normal expectations to treat their customers to something truly special. Just thinking about their shrimp sautéed in garlic sauce is enough to make us want to say “manana” to everything and sit ourselves down at their table, where we know their friendly staff will be waiting for us! Best Mediterranean Restaurant Sufiya’s Gril 2320 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516- 644-2200. sufiyasgrill.com Mediterranean cuisine served in a warm, inviting atmosphere with a diverse menu of items masterfully prepared with fresh ingredients has made Sufiya’s Grill a favorite among Long Islanders. Grilled kebabs, tasty seafood and delicious homemade stews have consistently helped it earn the top spot in this prestigious category. This family owned-and-operated restaurant in East Meadow also specializes in authentic Persian cuisine, which features Kashkeh Badenjan (chunky eggplant and tomato dip), Babaganosh and Sambuseh as appetizers, and custom-made Persian ice cream for dessert. No wonder why voters consider Sufiya’s The Best! Best Mexican Restaurant Maria’s Mexican and Latin Cuisine 211 Smithtown Rd., Nesconset. 631-979- 7724. marias211.com Maria’s Mexican and Latin Cuisine consistently ranks atop the Best Of Long Island competition, and for very good reason: Long Islanders know that when they come to Maria’s they will be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff. They know that the atmosphere will always be warm and inviting. They also know that they will enjoy the freshest ingredients and the most exceptional cuisine, made with a whole lot of TLC, too! Best Restaurant R.S. Jones 153 Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-378-7177. rsjones.com The competition could not be hotter, but R.S. Jones has come out on top as the Best Restaurant on Long Island. How cool is that! Perhaps it’s their exceptional cuisine. Among other absolutely delicious specialties, R.S. Jones serves up electrifying dishes that include: gumbo, chili, fried pickles, alligator wontons, nachos, shrimp and grits, and biscuits and gravy! Then there’s its absolutely amazing vibe: food aficionados and music lovers both frequently call R.S. Jones home. Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to please, too! All this, and so much more, make R.S. Jones the absolute Best Restaurant on Long Island! Best Restaurant with a Water View Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar 117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. restaurantprime.com Having a spectacular vista to accompany a great meal is a wonderful combination that is served routinely at Prime. From the outside, the place resembles a boathouse, fitting, since it overlooks Huntington Harbor, but inside is where the romance begins, in a stunning dining room that has a ceiling made from weathered barn siding and a wall of handmade glass blocks. With 5,000 bottles of wine lined up, the dimly lighted Wine Room is the special spot where love glows and high-quality cuisine beckons! Best Romantic Dinner Sufiya’s Gril 2320 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. 516-644-2200. sufiyasgrill.com It’s an irresistible truth that food and romance are inextricably linked in an intimate setting. As that discriminating taste-setter Virginia Woolf once put it: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” A romantic evening fills the senses when you celebrate it with someone special as you savor a lovely meal together. And where else should a couple contemplate their precious moments as a twosome than at Sufiya’s Grill in East Meadow, which has been voted as serving the Best Romantic Dinner on Long Island? Nowhere! What’s on the menu? Absolutely amazing food, and hopefully, a whole lotta love, hugs and kisses, too! Best Seafood Restaurant Anchor Down Bar and Gril 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!


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