Restaurant week on Long Island begins January 29th till February 5th. Eight eventful days, a culinary dream that takes place on Long Island where many restaurants offer special deals and discounted meals. This is a great opportunity for foodies and locals to try new restaurants and cuisines while supporting local businesses. The event usually takes place annually. Participating restaurants offer special three-course Prix-fixe meals at a discounted price, allowing diners to sample a variety of dishes at a fraction of the regular cost. Restaurant Week on Long Island is a great way to discover new restaurants and cuisines. Many of the participating restaurants are well-known and highly-rated, making it an excellent chance to enjoy a meal from some of the best chefs in the area. There is something for everyone to enjoy during Restaurant Week on Long Island.
Juniper at The Vanderbilt: Dinner $44 (American)
Location: Juniper at The Vanderbilt, Corporate Drive, Westbury, NY, US
STARTERS:
- Roasted Beet Salad
Made with stracciatella, pistachio and topped with orange balsamic vinaigrette
ENTREES:
- Linguini Vongole
Featuring Long Island Clams and white wine garlic
- Roasted Chicken
Served with fennel, sautéed spinach and wild mushrooms
DESSERTS:
- Passion Fruit Mousse
Made with fresh passion fruit and lime zest
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill: Dinner $37 (American)
Location: City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, Corporate Drive, Westbury, NY, USA
STARTERS:
- Mixed Green Salad
Sherry Vinaigrette, Brick Oven Croutons
- Burrata Caprese
Beefsteak Tomato, Organic Olive Oil
- Caesar Salad
Grana Padano, Brick Oven Croutons
- Roasted Tomato Bisque
Parmigiano, Croutons
- Thai Mussels (add $3)
Coconut Milk, Cilantro, Scallion, Caramelized Pineapple
- Stewed Meatballs (add $3)
Whipped Ricotta, Basil, Olive Oil
- Charred Octopus (add $6)
Avocado Salsa Verde, Smasked Yukon, Chorizo Vinaigrette
- Blackened Shrimp Tacos (add $6)
Smashed Avocado, Spicy Crema,Cilantro Slaw, Corn Tortilla
ENTREES:
- Roasted Cauliflower Ravioli
Blistered Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, Lemon Buerre Blanc
- Prime Flat Iron
Roasted Garlic Mash, Haricot Vert, Roasted Carrot
- Free Range Chicken
Haricot Vert, Herb Yukon Potatoes, Roasted Garlic Jus
- Maple Glazed Salmon
Anjou Pear, Purple Cabbage Slaw, Sweet Potato Purée, Candied Walnuts
- Rigatoni Bolognese
Braised Short Rib, Baby Mushrooms, Parmigiano
- Chicken Greek Salad
Romaine, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Mediterranean Olives, Feta, Creamy Oregano Vinaigrette
- Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna (add $6)
Smashed Avocado, Crispy Wonton, Coconut Rice, Asian Slaw, Sweet Soy
- Double “R” Ranch Shortrib (add $6)
Black Truffle Butter, Fingerling Potato, Creamed Swiss Chard, Black Garlic Bordelaise
- NY Strip Steak (add $8)
Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash, Bacon Jam, Truffle Aioli
- Sea Scallop & Gulf Shrimp (add $8)
Corn Risotto, Black Trumpet Mushroom, Yuzu Apricot Coulis, Chive
DESSERTS:
- Carrot Cake
- NY Style Cheesecake
- Ice Cream or Sorbet
- Baked Apple Pie (add $3)
Calissa Hamptons: Dinner $44 (Greek)
Location: Calissa Hamptons, Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY, USA
STARTERS:
- Long Island roasted clams
with olive lemon butter and herbed breadcrumbs
- Stuffed zucchini
with tomato, basil, parmesan and chili
- Roasted carrot soup
with crispy leeks
ENTREES:
- Montauk Black Bass
with polenta, sautéed horta and lemon
- Orecchiette
with wild mushrooms, broccoli pesto and pecorino
- Grilled hanger steak
with black garlic marinade and potato leek gratin
DESSERTS:
- Baklava
with pistachio and honey
- Strawberry tart
with lemon sabayon
- Poached pear
with red wine, cinnamon and vanilla
Bistro 72: Dinner $22/$44 (American)
Location: Riverhead, NY, USA
Lunch
First Course:
- Winter Pear Salad
with goat cheese, bartlett pears and walnuts over leafy greens in champagne vinaigrette
Main Course:
- Bistro burger
made with an Angus beef patty, topped with American cheese, smoked bacon and caramelized onions.
- 3 pulled pork tacos
topped with pineapple mango salsa and cilantro
- Margherita flatbread
with house-made sauce, mozzarella, Reggiano, baby tomatoes and basil
Dinner
STARTERS:
- Winter Pear Salad
with goat cheese, Bartlett pears and walnuts over leafy greens in champagne vinaigrette
ENTREES:
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Pan-seared duck
in a mushroom cream sauce over mushroom and asparagus risotto
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Oven-roasted salmon
topped with lemon, white wine and butter sauce, served over white bean, kale and spinach ragu
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Pan-roasted herb chicken
with demi-glace, sweet potato mash and mixed vegetables
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Rigatoni
with pecorino tomato sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach and kale
DESSERTS:
- Salted caramel gelato Tartufo
with chocolate and caramel drizzle
Volpe Restaurant: Dinner $44 (Italian)
Location: Woodbury, New York, USA
STARTERS:
- French Onion Soup
- Caesar Salad
- Chopped Salad
ENTREES:
- Braised Pork Shank
roasted with orange rum sauce served with polenta
- North Atlantic Salmon
pan seared & topped with mango salsa, served with basil mashed potatoes & vegetable of the day
- Farfalle Meraviglia
butterfly wing pasta sautéed chicken, shallots, mushroom, English peas
- Veal Scallopini Porcini
in a porcini mushroom sauce served with potatoes & vegetable of the day
- Chicken & Eggplant Sorrento
stack of chicken breast & eggplant topped with fresh mozzarella cheese & served with a side of angel hair pasta
DESSERTS:
- Tiramisu
- Italian Cheesecake
- Gelato
