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Perry’s Diner is celebrating
28 years in business!
Join the party during the
months of May and June,
and indulge with $19.95 dinner
and $12.95 lunch specials.
Dinner features a choice
of tempting entrees that include
shrimp scampi over
linguine, rib steak, pork
chops, grilled chicken,
broiled Boston scrod, and
roast turkey, all served
with soup or salad, choice of
potato, vegetable, beverage,
and dessert. What a deal.
Lunch offers tantalizing
possibilities such as baby
back ribs, meatballs over
linguine, eggplant parm,
chicken Francese, cheese
ravioli, and pork chops. Enjoy
it with soup, salad, potato,
linguine, or rice. Get a
beverage and dessert, too.
There’s no “secret” to
Perry’s long-term success
other than this: They work
hard to assure that customers
receive quality food and
outstanding customer service.
They are especially
known for serving the
freshest seafood, and delicious
steaks, cooked to perfection.
Over the years, patrons
have been able to enjoy
scrumptious lobster and
broiled seafood, all at affordable
pricing, right at
this neighborhood establishment.
It’s just as good,
if not better, than what is
served at many fancier restaurants,
and that’s because
the diner’s King Neptune
himself — owner Perry
Kokotas — selects what is
brought to the table. Kokotas,
originally from the port
town of Mykonos, culminated
oceans of knowledge
as part owner of the Lobster
House in Howard Beach for
16 years. This was before
swimming out on his own
to open Perry’s Diner.
Lobster arrives at the
table with shells cracked,
making it easy for patrons
to scoop out the tasty meat
inside. The waiter ties a lobster
bib around your neck,
so you can dive right in and
enjoy it all.
The dining experience
begins with a complimentary
tray of coleslaw, and
even this is several cuts
above the usual fare —
crisp, rather than drowned
in mayo. Scrumptious pickles,
a chickpea salad, and a
basket of soft rolls are also
provided.
The menu is a book, with
options galore — filet mignon,
veal chops, all types
of burgers, hot open sandwiches,
roast beef, cutlets,
fried chicken, paella, and
lots of seafood. Partake in
flounder with lemon butter
sauce, filet of sole with
crabmeat stuffing, shrimp
stuffed with crabmeat, fried
scallops, and seafood combination
plates.
Greek specialties include
pork or chicken souvlaki,
served with pita bread
and Greek salad; spinach
pie with Greek salad; gyro
sandwiches, and moussaka.
The pleasant atmosphere of
the diner encourages customers
to appreciate their
meals. Order a drink or a
glass of wine, as there is a
full bar. Seating includes
booths and tables, with
some counter seats, too.
The menu offers standard
diner favorites — Reuben
sandwiches, tuna melts,
and the late-night staple,
Chinese roast pork on a garlic
roll.
It’s all more than enough
to choose from, but Perry’s
goes the extra step by offering
specials too. One —
spinach ravioli — is served
in a delightful lemon and
butter sauce.
Come for a hearty of
breakfast of eggs served
with bacon, ham, sausages,
or steak. Select from a variety
of omelets, all served
with potatoes and toast.
There’s French toast, Belgian
waffles, pancakes,
muffins, and more.
Kids have their own
menu, named for sports
figures. The Jeter includes
chicken fingers, fries, Jello
or ice cream, and milk or
soda. Order the Shaq, and
the entrée is a hot dog,
while the A-Rod features a
charbroiled hamburger.
Be sure to save room for
outstanding layer cakes,
cheesecakes, lemon meringue
pies, Boston cream
pies, strawberry shortcake,
apple turnovers, rice pudding,
floats, and malted
milk. A selection of seasonable
fruits — sliced strawberries,
honey dew, and
cantaloupe — is served with
a sheet of vanilla ice cream
over the top, and that’s been
sprinkled with cinnamon.
Delicious.
Perry’s Diner 3482 Nostrand
Ave. between Avenues
U and V in Sheepshead Bay,
(718) 934–9800, www.perrysseafood.
com. Open every
day, 7 am – 11 pm.
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Perry’s Diner