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The Top Restaurants to Dine out During Winter Long Island Restaurant Week

Written by Jacob Alvear  |  30. January 2023

 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:

 

  • Pan-seared duck

 in a mushroom cream sauce over mushroom and asparagus risotto

  • Oven-roasted salmon

 topped with lemon, white wine and butter sauce, served over white bean, kale and spinach ragu

  • Pan-roasted herb chicken

 with demi-glace, sweet potato mash and mixed vegetables

  • 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

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