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Name: Aria Melanie on the Lake
Address: 240 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY, United States, 11706
Telephone: (631) 500-9045
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

Aria Melanie on the Lake

4.3 (290)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

240 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Aria Melanie On The Lake — Bay Shore’s newest restaurant offering Modern Mediterranean cuisine. Explore our cuisine that ranges from home made pastas and prime steaks to beautiful fall butternut squash salads and winter specialties. Our wine list explores many regions considered by many to be the best in the world. Enjoy all of this in a friendly professional atmosphere, with a full service bar, highly trained staff, and courteous management all while over looking beautiful Lake Lawrence.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, International
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday : 5.00pm - 9:00pm; Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday: 5.00pm - 11.00pm Closed Monday Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 2.00pm, no online reservations for Brunch
Phone number
(631) 500-9045
Website
http://www.ariamelanie.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Fabrizio

Location
240 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Neighborhood
Bay Shore
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Soup du Jour
Chef's daily soup selection
Duck Leg Confit$15.00
Slow roasted duck leg, mixed greens, grilled asparagus, red wine vinegar gastrique
Fritto Misto$14.00
Fried calamari, shrimp, scallions, zucchini, honey chipotle sauce
Mussels a la Mariniere$14.00
PEI mussels, garlic, herbs, crème fraiche
Baked Clams Oreganato$12.00
Parsley, bacon, bread crumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- each$4.00
Tuna Tartare*$15.00
Cerignola olives, orange, fennel, extra virgin olive oil emulsion
Eggplant Caponata Crostini$12.00
Eggplant, onions, carrots, celery, red pepper, gastrique, goat cheese, naan bread
Arancini Aria$13.00
Rice balls with Porcini mushrooms, risotto, gruyere fondue, truffle salt
Beef Carpaccio*$14.00
Black peppercorn crusted Filet Mignon, arugula, lemon aioli, pecorino
Imported Truffle Burrata$16.00
Naan crostini, speck, marinated olives
A Selection of Artisanal Cheeses$14.00

Primi

Chef Fabrizio's Classic Lasagna$20.00
Pappardelle Allo Zafferano$22.00
House made saffron pappardelle, sausage ragu, fennel mirepoix, pecorino
Mafaldine Ricce & Kale$20.00
Kale pesto, chorizo, roasted acorn squash, shaved parmigiano reggiano
Gnocchi$18.00
House made Chef's daily selection
Risotto alla Pescatora
With mixed seafood
- Market Price
Penne$16.00
Traditional marinara sauce

Secondi

Half Roasted Chicken$26.00
Creamy mustard sauce, caramelized onions, herb oil
Long Island Duck Breast*$28.00
Chef's daily sauce selection
12 oz Prime Sirloin Steak au Poivre*$40.00
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon*$40.00
Thyme red wine reduction sauce, truffle butter
Short Ribs$32.00
Slow cooked braised beef short ribs, risotto
Cowboy Ribeye*$40.00
22 oz Cowboy cut, country herb oil, demi-glace
Roasted Pork Loin Au Jus$28.00
Mustard, rosemary, apples, onions
Salmon*$30.00
Pan seared, crab meat, hummus, carrot cumin lime sauce
Pistachio Crusted Tuna*$30.00
Avocado mousse, soy sauce
Colossal Shrimp$28.00
Peas Chipotle sauce, risotto
Specialty Seasonal Fish en Papillote
Chef's choice seasonal fish steamed in parchment paper, sauce americaine
- Market Price

Contorni

Melanie's Mac and Cheese$10.00
Crispy Skillet Potatoes$9.00
Mixed herb oil, scallions
Creamed Spinach$10.00
Toasted bread crumbs, parmesan cheese
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Grilled Asparagus$10.00
Roasted Cauliflower Salad$14.00
Black kale, pignoli, raisins, lemon tahini dressing
Beet Salad Medley$12.00
Red, Golden, Chioggia beets, Granny Smith apples, goat cheese, apple honey mustard dressing
Crispy Zucchini Salad$13.00
Beer battered zucchini, mixed greens, orange supreme, pickled onions, orange vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, caramelized pecan, balsamic vinaigrette
Aria Melanie House Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, arugula, tomato, carrots, onions, olives, house dressing
Warm Pan Seared Duck Breast Salad*$16.00
Mixed greens, pickled shallots, wild cherries, almonds, sherry vinaigrette

What 290 people are saying

Aria Melanie on the Lake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

290 Reviews

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MagdaS
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went to this restaurant for my husband’s birthday. As soon as we stepped into the door we were cordially received by the host and taken to our lake view table. The staff explained the specials and gave us a wine list offering a special wine at a great price. The food was fresh and very delicious and the service was very attentive to our needs. The restaurant was meticulous and tastesfully decorated inside and out. In addition, we were very pleased with our culinary choices and the very attentive treatment we received. We loved everything about the restaurant and are eagerly awaiting our next visit there. Thank you for an exceptional evening.
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VICTORM VIP
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went for Mother's Day brunch. We'd never been, but wanted to choose a nice place to celebrate Mother's Day. The reviews suggested it was "scenic" overlooking a lake, which I thought would be nice. The food was terrific, and the staff was all very nice. All the staff actually greeted us as we walked in - I think we were the first customer's of the day (10:15AM reservation). And they were certainly wild about my son - 18 months old that day, and very well behaved. My only critique would be that, even tho we were the very first people to walk in through the door, we were seated in a "hall" type of spot. so while my wife & son had somewhat of a "view" (which is certainly whats most important to me), my view was them (lovely of course) and a wall. I didn't really understand how they had this florida-room style dining area, all with large windows overlooking the lake, why we wouldn't have been seated there. I could understand if the place was packed etc... but we were first, and apart from maybe someone who was related to someone at the restaurant (I think?), no one else was dining until we were wrapping up our meal and walking out. note: they are changing their name to Belle Vie (sp?) this week. we had met the new owner, who seemed nice. perhaps we'll give them another chance in the future under the new name. maybe we'll even get seated in the nicer room next time!
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ThomasD
Chicago / Illinois7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice dinner. Food was top notch and the service was excellent.
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IIWII
New York City5 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Where to begin.... Although the restaurant is located directly on Main St., it is not very noticeable. The new owner assured me that they would be getting new signage under their new name, Bella Vie (instead of Arie Melanie). The bartender took 3 tries on an empty night to get a vodka and sprite correct with no apologies. My party and I were seated with a beautiful view of the lake however the restaurant room itself was lacking. Considering the restaurant was empty, there is no reason why my party had to ask the waiter to bring our entrees after waiting a considerable amount of time. The waiter was cordial. My tuna was WAY overcooked (it no longer looked like fish) and a side order was forgotten. By the time the waiter came back it was too late to reorder with the meal. The owner came over after dinner and did not acknowledge the mistakes brought to his attention. He did send over complimentary chocolate covered strawberries but with so many restaurants in the area I likely would pass on this one and not recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this restaurant was great but chef fabrizio is the best. The bacon wrapped filet was amazing
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MoonstruckOne VIP
New York City465 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 6, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I really want the new owners to succeed so we will give it another try. But, the food was fair and the waiters are so inexperienced and have such limited English skills that I can’t believe they are working as waiters. They were sweet and polite, but they didn’t understand us. So, it’s not as if they need more experience as waiters; they need to learn English.
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EileenS
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 5, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Great service. Wonderful location.
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PatriciaM
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere on the lake is delightful. Thoroughly enjoyed the short ribs. The pistachio cheese cake was so light and delicious. The new owner Michael was attentive and pleasant.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City50 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Well it turns out we caught the restaurant on the first night with the new owners! Service was slow but we had a great experience anyway. Food was delicious and the new owners were very welcoming. Will be back soon!
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Bunky
New York City22 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere, good food, new owner but same chef. Menu prices reasonable but cocktails too expensive.
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240 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bay Shore
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday : 5.00pm - 9:00pm; Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday: 5.00pm - 11.00pm Closed Monday Brunch: Sunday: 10:00am - 2.00pm, no online reservations for Brunch
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Fabrizio
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ariamelanie.com/
Phone number
(631) 500-9045

Aria Melanie on the Lake

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Antipasti

Soup du Jour

Duck Leg Confit$15.00

Fritto Misto$14.00

Mussels a la Mariniere$14.00

Baked Clams Oreganato$12.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Tuna Tartare*$15.00

Eggplant Caponata Crostini$12.00

Arancini Aria$13.00

Beef Carpaccio*$14.00

Imported Truffle Burrata$16.00

A Selection of Artisanal Cheeses$14.00

Primi

Chef Fabrizio's Classic Lasagna$20.00

Pappardelle Allo Zafferano$22.00

Mafaldine Ricce & Kale$20.00

Gnocchi$18.00

Risotto alla Pescatora

Penne$16.00

Secondi

Half Roasted Chicken$26.00

Long Island Duck Breast*$28.00

12 oz Prime Sirloin Steak au Poivre*$40.00

Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon*$40.00

Short Ribs$32.00

Cowboy Ribeye*$40.00

Roasted Pork Loin Au Jus$28.00

Salmon*$30.00

Pistachio Crusted Tuna*$30.00

Colossal Shrimp$28.00

Specialty Seasonal Fish en Papillote

Contorni

Melanie's Mac and Cheese$10.00

Crispy Skillet Potatoes$9.00

Creamed Spinach$10.00

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Grilled Asparagus$10.00

Roasted Cauliflower Salad$14.00

Beet Salad Medley$12.00

Crispy Zucchini Salad$13.00

Grilled Asparagus Salad$14.00

Aria Melanie House Salad$12.00

Warm Pan Seared Duck Breast Salad*$16.00

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