Long Island: We’re Open!

On the heels of months of quarantine and trying to make do with whatever we could find in our pantries, we’ve all been waiting in anticipation for the reopening of restaurants. Slowly but surely – and most importantly, safely – food establishments are phasing back into a new version of normal.

In the second week of June as part of Phase II of reopening, Long Island restaurants able to provide outdoor dining were given the go-ahead to begin serving with state safety guidelines in place. On June 24, the island entered Phase III, which allows indoor dining as well.

COVID-19 safety measures being followed in the interest of customer and staff health include requiring face coverings, adhering to social distancing rules by spacing tables at least 6 feet apart, providing and encouraging the use of hand sanitizer and using limited-capacity seating.

Because of the limits in place, reservations are currently needed to secure a spot at most restaurants. Most are also offering delivery, takeout and curbside pickup if you would rather grab and go. Call or visit the restaurant websites for more information.

From steakhouses and watering holes to date night spots and coffee shops, we’ve provided this directory of local recommendations as a starting point. Finally, you can enjoy the convenience of grabbing a quick latte or meeting a friend for a quick bite again.

The food industry was among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. Support your neighborhood eateries and help your favorite restaurants get back on their feet.

Bars & Grills

Broadway Tavern
Malverne
516-792-6036

Craft Kitchen & Tap House
Lynbrook – 516-341-0547
Wantagh – 516-781-2700

Dark Horse Tavern
Farmingdale
516-586-6560

The Dock Bar & Grill
Montauk Harbor
631-668-9778

Jetty Bar & Grill
Long Beach
516-442-1338

Minnesota’s
Long Beach
516-431-0280

The Riverhead Ciderhouse
Calverton
631-591-0217

By the Water

Hurricane Harry’s
Freeport
516-992-2514

Rachel’s Waterside Grill
Freeport
516-546-0050

Peter’s Clam House
Island Park
516-432-0505

Pop’s Seafood Shack & Grill
Island Park
516-432-76677

Jeremy’s Ale House
Freeport
516-623-0204

Jordan Lobster Farms
Island Park
516-889-3314

The Lazy Lobster
East Rockaway
516-837-8484

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Steak

Frank’s Steaks
Rockville Centre – 516-536-1500
Jericho – 516-338-4595

Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi
Smithtown
631-656-8100

Jimmy Hays Steak House
Island Park
516-432-5155

American

317 Main Street
Farmingdale
516-512-5317

Maureen’s Kitchen
Smithtown
631-360-9227

That Meetball Place
Farmingdale – 516-586-8880
Patchogue – 631-569-5888

Italian

Branchinelli’s Pizza & Restaurant
Hauppauge
631-724-6663

Calda Pizzeria & Restaurant
Levittown – 516-520-1200
Hicksville – 516-822-5405
Massapequa – 516-882-0008

BiVio Ristorante
Huntington
631-499-9133

Domenico’s
Levittown
516-735-5535

Frantoni’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
East Meadow – 516-794-7878
Williston Park – 516-747-3413
Woodbury – 516-921-6910

Pomodorino Rosso
Valley Stream
516-812-6171

Riella’s Homestyle
Levittown
516-719-5333

Mexican

Besito
Huntington – 631-549-0100
Roslyn – 516-484-3001
West Islip – 631-620-3222

Cabo
Rockville Centre
516-255-0065

Caracara Mexican Grill
Farmingdale
516-777-2272

Escorza’s Mexican Restaurant
Wantagh
516-654-9506

South of the Border
Levittown
516-796-4400

Mesita
Rockville Centre
516-282-9900

Around the World

Chang Du Chinese Restaurant
Franklin Square
516-358-1603

Color of Spices
Rockville Centre
516-705-8888

B Greek Kitchen
Lynbrook
516-837-3121

Quick Service

All-American Drive-In
Massapequa
516-798-9574

The Lobster Roll
Amagansett
631-267-3740

Coffee

Kookaburra Coffee Co.
Rockville Centre – 516-255-1750
Malverne – 516-218-2258

Pipeline Coffee Company
Rockville Centre – 516-205-8040
Wantagh – 516-789-0458

Date Night

Stone Creek Inn
East Quogue
631-653-6770

Prime
Huntington
631-385-1515

Tell us about your post-quarantine restaurant experiences in the comments below. If you haven’t already, which Long Island restaurants are you most looking forward to visiting?