Romantic Long Island Restaurants
Looking for that perfect date night dinner here on Long Island? Here's are a bunch of choices!
Il Giardino Restaurant by John Gambino
Il Giardino Restaurant by John Gambino (739 Main Rd., Aquebogue): This charming country house earned a two-star rating. The building dates to 1830. It's in the former site of Petulant Wino and Comtesse Therese Bistro, and includes two cozy dining rooms. The kitchen emphasizes southern Italian and Italian-American favorites with care and flair. More info: 631-779-3900, ilgiardinoaquebogue.com
North Fork paccheri with zucchini, arugula and goat cheese is served at Il Giardino Restaurant by John Gambino in Aquebogue.
Red Salt Room
Red Salt Room (45 Seventh St., Garden City): David Burke's high-end steakhouse is tucked inside the landmark Garden City Hotel, turning out dry-aged porterhouses, rib-eyes and strips that are the equal of any on Long Island. Also on the menu are other Burke specialties including clothesline bacon and angry lobster with lemon, chilies, and basil. More info: 516-877-9385, gardencityhotel.com
Candied bacon on a clothesline is served at Red Salt Room in Garden City.
Coral
Coral (215 Atlantic Ave., East Moriches): Coral grows in a hideaway setting at the aptly named Windswept Marina, which complements the vibrant cuisine with pretty sunsets and a view to match them. It's a destination for tapas and paella. And you'll feel as if you've narrowed the distance between Suffolk and Spain. More info: 631-703-3479, coraltapas.com
Chicken-chorizo croquettes are served at Coral in East Moriches.
2 Spring
2 Spring (2 Spring St., Oyster Bay): A recent high-octane addition to Oyster Bay's booming dining scene is also its sexiest. The two-story space is decked out in style with bold woods, brick and creative chandeliers. The kitchen is manned by Iron Chef champion Jesse Schenker, who has conceived an of-the-moment bistro menu that includes dishes like a fisherman's pot, codfish fritters with lamb ragu, chicken pot pie with chorizo, and vanilla panna cotta with puffed quinoa and grapefruit coulis. With 46 seats and a lot of buzz, you'll need to grab a reservation quickly, but don't discount the bar or lunch as sensuous options. More info: 516-624-2411, 2springstreet.com
The Clover Club, a cocktail made with gin, egg whites, raspberry puree and lemon, is served with the special Valentine's day menu on offer at 2 Spring in Oyster Bay.
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