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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Flushing, NY | Chinatown of Queens
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.9(883)Flushing - 2
ATIK
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.2(28)City Island - 3
Fogo de Chão - Elmhurst, Queens NY
Price: Moderate•Brazilian•4.2(433)Elmhurst - 4
Il Toscano - Douglaston
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,625)Douglaston - 5
Vistamar Restaurant & Lounge
Price: Moderate•Latin American•4.3(368)City Island
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Mojo Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Latin American•4.6(817)Forest Hills - 2
Sushi on Me - Jackson Heights
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•5(631)Jackson Heights - 3
Kaizen Flushing
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•5(565)Flushing - 4
Uncle Jack's Steakhouse - Bayside
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(1,440)Bayside - 5
Boske
Price: Moderate•Latin American•3.7(69)Astoria
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VIA VAI - Astoria
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(280)Astoria - 2
Jade Eatery and Lounge
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.1(162)Forest Hills - 3
Bistro Eloise
Price: Moderate•Traditional French•4.8(458)Jackson Heights - 4
Marbella Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.5(670)Bayside - 5
MoCA Asian Bistro - Queens
Price: Moderate•Asian•4.5(300)Forest Hills
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Seasons 52 - Roosevelt Field
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(6,819)Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.The Capital Grille - Garden City
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,059)Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
Waterzooi - Garden City
Price: Expensive•Belgian•4.7(3,119)Waterzooi is Long Island's only Belgian Bistro, setting the standard for cutting edge food, service and style.
The Bistro is always raising the bar with innovative cocktails, martinis,
global wines and over 130 Belgian beers. The Euro Chic lounge creates a sleek and sophisticated atmosphere.Tocolo Cantina - Garden City
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.7(613)Modern Mexican - Inspired, Sophisticated, Authentic Our mission will always be to serve classic Mexican dishes prepared with the sophistication of a fine dining restaurant in a casual and approachable manner. Tocolo Cantina serves refined, modern Mexican food in a friendly, high-service, and casual atmosphere. The restaurant space was designed to merge the modern elements of a California eatery with those of a Mexican cantina to create a warm and inviting feel. It is fit with encaustic tile, copper walls, a lively bar in the center of the room, and a hydraulic garage door that forms an outdoor canopy when opened. We aim to provide the best Modern Mexican dining experience on Long Island. Our menu incorporates both traditional Mexican fare and our own modern interpretations of customary dishes. The menu's mix of small and large plates, as well as its two large communal dining tables, hopes to inspire long celebrations over food. Since no great cantina is complete without a lively bar and lofty cocktail program, Tocolo Cantina promises to deliver the best margaritas and sangrias around. The bar offers delicious specialty drinks, as well as a large selection of premium tequilas and mezcals. Tocolo Cantina was rated "Excellent" by The New York Times and "Very Good" by Newsday. We strive to deliver the best Mexican food on Long Island.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Garden City
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(3,245)Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.
At Ruth's Chris, the answer is steak. Of course, we offer plenty of appealing selections, from fish, lobster, chicken & chops. But steak is our crowning achievement. We start with the finest cuts broiled to your liking in the 1800 degree ovens perfected by our founder, Ruth Fertel. The intense heat seals in flavor and juices, making for the tastiest, most tender beef you'll ever savor.Novita Wine Bar Trattoria - Garden City
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(2,272)Located in the heart of Garden City,
Novita Wine Bar Trattoria is the first of its kind on Long Island with 100 Global Wines by the glass served from a state of the art wine preservation system. The system is digitally temperature controlled and is the largest on the East Coast. So come in and enjoy the most unique wine and dine experience. Novita's kitchen serves lunch, dinner and late night dining.
Sparrow Kitchen & Cocktails
Price: Expensive•American•4.6(291)Sparrow Kitchen and Cocktails brings to Garden City the passion and heart of local restaurant groups formed to bring a taste of the finest cuisines. Seasonally inspired small plates designed to support local farms accompanied by ingredients that complement our extensive cocktail, beer and wine menu. Our knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you choose the perfect pairing for your meal. Fresh seafood, homemade pastas, premium meats, and handpicked produce are the essence of our menu.
The elegant and inviting atmosphere is the perfect setting for any occasion, whether you're enjoying a romantic evening for two or celebrating a special event with friends and family. With its warm lighting, comfortable seating, and sophisticated decor the vibe is lively and approachable which makes every experience memorable.Small Batch
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(2,882)Experiences offered during our normal hours of operation are always in addition to standard reservations and can be accessed by selecting your desired dining time.
Created by Tom Colicchio and located in Garden City, Long Island. Small Batch offers rustic - yet approachable - casual American dining and warm, inviting hospitality.
Enjoy our all-day menu (served 7 days/week starting at 12pm), for weekend brunch (Sat & Sun 1130am-3pm), or Happy Hour Mon-Fri (from 5pm-7pm). Our new Early Batch dinner menu offers three courses for $42/person and is available during our earliest dinner reservations (4:00pm - 5:30pm) every Mon-Fri.
Takeout is available through our website https://www.smallbatchrestaurant.com & local delivery is powered by Caviar.
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- DDianeNew York City •46 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoIt was a wonderful experience. Staff was friendly and courteous. Food was excellent. It was so good we made plans to return in a few weeks!More infoSparrow Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Expensive• American• Garden City•4.6
- AAntonioVIPNew York City •16 reviews4.0Dined 5 days agoCorn soup was delicious, Mediterranean salad with grilled chicken was very salty and the chicken didn’t taste like real chicken, the service was greatMore infoSeasons 52 - Roosevelt FieldPrice: Expensive• American• Garden City•4.8
- MMarcVIPNew York City •7 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe staff was great and the food was delicious. Highly recommendMore infoMesita - Garden CityPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Garden City•4.4
- PpeterVIPNew York City •77 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAlways reliable excellent food service and wine selectionMore infoNovita Wine Bar Trattoria - Garden CityPrice: Expensive• Italian• Garden City•4.7
- DDavidVIPNew York City •274 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Great food and service- but you have to save room for the outrageous homemade dessertsMore infoWaterzooi - Garden CityPrice: Expensive• Belgian• Garden City•4.7
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Garden City. Our customers recommend Seasons 52 - Roosevelt Field, Small Batch and The Capital Grille - Garden City
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