Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Nassau

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Nassau? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Blackbird Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (1214)

$50 and over

American

Wantagh

About the restaurant

Blackbird Kitchen and Cocktails brings to Long Island the passion and heart of brother-in-law duo determined to bring a taste of the finest cuisine to the South Shore. Seasonally inspired small plates that support local farms and ingredients are complemented by a meticulous cocktail, beer and wine menu. Fresh seafood, premium meats, handpicked produce and homemade pastas are the essence of a menu thats always evolving. Easy elegance meets cozy intimacy in the handcrafted interior that makes every experience memorable.

Top review

AnthonyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Best local spot in Wantagh. Always is incredible with service food drinks never disappoints our favorite local spot. Definitely a must if you haven’t been.

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O Mandarin - Hicksville

4.9

4.9 (57)

$31 to $50

Chinese

Hicksville

About the restaurant

Welcome to O Mandarin Restaurant in Hicksville Long Island New York.
O Mandarin Hicksville is our sister restaurant from Award winning restaurant O Mandarin in Westchester county.
We serve authentic Mandarin Chinese cuisine and our executive chef and owner is two time " Best Chef -New York State" Semi-Finalist from James Beard Foundation. O Mandarin has also been selected by Michelin Guide by year 2021. The first ever Michelin guided Chinese restaurant by suburb of New York City.
At O Mandarin, our philosophy is to serve the best ingredients with tradition Chinese cooking style and serving in a culture influenced ambience. O Mandarin Hicksville certainly is one of kind ancient Chinese Village House and we would like to invite you and your family to experience not just the culinary experience but also our thousand years of history.

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Victoria

Dined on May 11, 2025

Went for Morhers day, the food is authentic and the environment is cozy, and the staff is lovely.

Kinha Sushi Japanese Fusion Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (67)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Garden City

About the restaurant

Fine Authentic Japanese Fusion Cuisine in a Contemporary Atmosphere
We use only the finest and freshest ingredients in all of our dishes, as well as at our expansive Sushi Bar.

Please enjoy the warmth of our hospitality and our dedication to offering you elegant, innovative, and sophisticated dishes. Our restaurant features a spectrum of delectable Japanese Fusion, with unique signature items such as the Kinha Love Bowl, Spicy Tuna Pizza, and Peking Duck Crepes. For the traditional Sushi & Sashimi fan, our fresh sushi bar has your taste buds covered! Whether you are seeking a power lunch special or a night out with friends and family, our goal is to provide our guests with a superlative, relaxing dining experience.

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Vanmvp

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The best sushi restaurant in Nassau County! Food selection, variety and consistency of quality make Kinha our “go to” sushi place. Paula and Team are the best!!!

The Valley Piano Bar @ The Plaza

4.7

4.7 (33)

$30 and under

American

Locust Valley

About the restaurant

The Valley Piano Bar is born with the idea of celebrating the "joie de vivre", with live piano entertainment on the weekends from 6 pm - 9 pm and Live DJ's every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9pm till late. A concept that expresses a positive attitude towards life based on the enjoyment of everyday life. It is a prestigious place to meet and enjoy your evening.
The Valley Piano Lounge offers every occasion either this is a full dinner, an after dinner experience or an outdoor experience. An exclusive party place with a welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance has a European flair and will welcome you with its floral leaf wallpaper and ebony wood panels. Our tables with armchairs, banquet, soft lighting and brightly colored cushions await you. Creating a refined atmosphere for a special evening.
Greek Night every last Friday of the month !
Piano and Vocals: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6 pm - 9 pm.
Live DJ: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 9 pm until late

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KevinVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

We had dinner at Valley on Saturday night. We got seated promptly. Food came out quick and was very good. There was live music followed by a DJ. The atmosphere was charged with everyone in the restaurant singing along and people dancing as well. If you are looking for a nice quiet dinner on a Saturday night this is probably not the place to go. If you are looking for an exciting, vibrant experience, then this is your place and is 10/10. .

Sawasdee Thai Elevated

4.6

4.6 (424)

$30 and under

Thai

Plainview

About the restaurant

We have a 10 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation. Groups 5 or more subject to 20% service charge.

Tables will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties up to 4; 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties of up to 6; and 2 hours for parties of 7+.

Sawasdee (sah-wah-DEE) is spoken both as a greeting and a farewell. Sawasdee Thai Elevated brings authentic Thai cuisine to Long Island in a setting that is warm, inviting and stylish.
Our founders began their journey in the heart of Thailand. Owner John Conrad met his wife Walailak in Thailand, where she was born and raised. John lived and worked in Thailand for 5 yrs and adored the experience. He looked for a way to bring an authentic Thai cultural experience back to America.
That’s how Sawasdee was born: as a restaurant that combines authentic Thai cuisine with modern dining. Thai food is all about marrying complexity with harmony, Sawasdee aims to continue that tradition.

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JoyVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

I brought my friends and we enjoyed. The server was attentive. The pineapple rice pad tai was very tasty and my coconut drink fun. I will return again.

Maldon & Mignonette

4.6

4.6 (189)

$30 and under

American

Sea Cliff

About the restaurant

Maldon & Mignonette is an authentic American Bistro with a seasonal rustic flare. All dishes are “SEASONED WITH AUTHORITY”. The menu provides all customers with a chance to appreciate seasonal cuisine showcasing what the island has to offer. Chef Occhipinti creates his menu of classics, with an emphasis on seasonality, simplicity, and flavor. Here at Maldon & Mignonette we pride ourselves on authentic food and chic ambiance. The next best thing about eating food, is talking about it.

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Elisse

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

This is a true neighborhood gem! Go enjoy!! Chef comes to greet you and checks on you.

Plado - Glen Cove, NY

4.6

4.6 (109)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Glen Cove

About the restaurant

Chef German Rizzo has brought his East Village Italian-Mediterranean Small Plate Restaurant to Glen Cove! Chef Rizzo's style menu sets an experience to enjoy a shared meal with family and friends. You can dine at the chefs counter where you can watch dishes be created from the open kitchen, cozy up in our dining room with an intimate table for two or a larger table with friends, or enjoy dinner at our cocktail bar, there is something for everyone!

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robertVIP

Dined 4 days ago

A fantastic meal one of the best if not the best on LI. Service was excellent food amazing and desserts off the chart.

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True Food Kitchen - Garden City - Roosevelt Field

4.5

4.5 (463)

$30 and under

American

Garden City

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. Our menu features food and drinks crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients and carefully sourced proteins from the world’s most responsible and sustainable growers, farmers and producers. Expand your palate with our Edamame Dumplings, grab a bite of comfort food with our Grass-fed Burger or Lasagna Bolognese, or enjoy lighter fare with our O.G. Tuscan Kale Salad with Grilled Sustainable Salmon. Regardless of the occasion, we know our Garden City guests leave feeling energized, satisfied and most importantly, feeling great. Located at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, next to Abercrombie Kids on the west side of property at the Main Entrance. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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elenaVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Delicious healthy food, great serivice and reasonable price. What could be better?

King Bar by David Burke

4.5

4.5 (232)

$31 to $50

American

Garden City

About the restaurant

King Bar at the landmark Garden City Hotel is an Open Table Diner's Choice Award recipient featuring New American cuisine by Executive Chef Anup Patwal. Enjoy whimsical dishes like naked or dressed oysters, David Burke's signature clothesline bacon, and other shareable plates served with an array of signature cocktails, fine wines by the glass, and local beers.

Breakfast: weekdays 7am-11am, weekends 7:30am-10:30am
Lunch: Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm-4:30pm
Sunday Brunch: seatings 11a/11:15 & 1:45p/2p (Reservations Required)
Dinner: Nightly, 4pm-10pm
(516) 877-9385

Dress code: tastefully casual. No hats, sweatpants, tank tops, crop tops, flip-flips, open toe shoes on gentlemen, or pool/gym attire. Hoodies are allowed, but hoods must be worn down.

For parties/reservations of 8 or more, a $50 deposit per guest is required, which will be redeemed on the date of the reservation.

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Patrick

Dined on May 19, 2025

Had a great time in the King Bar. Tasty drinks delicious food. Looking forward my next time there!

2 Spring

4.5

4.5 (1245)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Oyster Bay

About the restaurant

A sophisticated, modern American restaurant, focusing on tasting menus and multi-course dining for intimate groups by Chef Jesse Schenker and Lush Life Group.

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Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

I would absolutely return to this restaurant. Ambience was beautiful, food is delicious and staff very friendly and overall wonderful surprise.

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