Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in New York State

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Updated June 05, 2025

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NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Roosevelt Field

5.0

5 (339)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Garden City

About the restaurant

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at THE NM CAFE® ROOSEVELT FIELD. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let THE NM CAFE® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.

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NeilVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Always a great meal and great service. It’s a favorite of my family

The North Fork Table & Inn

4.8

4.8 (2446)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Southold

About the restaurant

North Fork Table is an East End institution. Set in a historic countryside home, the restaurant celebrates the bounty of Long Island’s farms, vineyards & waterways with menus by restaurateur & chef John Fraser.

The restaurant’s menu focus is seasonally inspired featuring locally grown biodynamic and organic produce, the freshest seafood from the pristine Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound and award-winning North Fork duck and beef. Increasingly distinguished and awarded Long Island wines are highlighted on the wine list, as well as their national and international counterparts.

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DonnaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious wine was great. Very cozy and elevated vibe.

Chachama Grill

4.8

4.8 (1996)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Chachama Grill is a New American restaurant located in East Patchogue.
"friendly warm atmosphere & amazing service. Our menu is diverse focusing on freshness and simplicity .Featuring an extensive selection of wines by the glass & bottles & our superb cocktails .

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JeanVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Love Love this restaurant. It’s a gem. The food is fantastic, the service is great and the decor is beautiful. It’s a must

Fifth Season

4.8

4.8 (3230)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Port Jefferson

About the restaurant

Local farms and waters are the inspiration for this New American restaurant that focuses on creating menus using ingredients that change with each season. American micro-brews and wines are carefully selected to pair with each dish our chef creates. Enjoy our House-Infused Artisan Cocktails, made with seasonal purees and fresh squeezed juices, while overlooking the Long Island Sound on either the seasonal outdoor patio, upstairs seating or cozy lounge. Established in 2004 in Greenport, this top-rated restaurant for both food and service moved in Spring 2008 to Port Jefferson harbor.

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JamesVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We really can’t say anything bad about the Fifth Season. It was busy for a Wednesday night and possibly the waitress was a bit overwhelmed with tables? I like when a server checks on his or her table(s) soon after the food is served, to check that everything came out as expected. Other than that, we’re going back.

Market Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1744)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Jericho

About the restaurant

Market Bistro is an inviting neighborhood restaurant, located in Jericho, New York. Our objective is to offer quality, market-driven, seasonal contemporary American food. Our chefs will strive to use the freshest ingredients, emphasizing seasonal and local, whenever possible. The focal point of the restaurant is our exciting looking bar which will feature a wine list of local and international wines and a great roster of draft and bottled beers from regional small batch brewers. We offer soul-satisfying type food, relaxed atmosphere, hospitality and value.

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VirginiaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A little noisy but good was delicious as always. Had the halibut over rice noodles and baby bok choy. Would recommend!

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4.8

4.8 (512)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Glen Head

About the restaurant

A seasonal American Bistro owned & operated by Chef Joe Marchisotta. Coming from some of the best kitchens in NYC, Chef Joe is merging fine dining and a casual bistro to create an elevated dining experience you can't wait to come back to. A small space with a great vibe and a warm, passionate staff that is ready to serve up the best dinner around.

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Noelle

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Everything we ate was fresh, delicious, and well prepared. The service was wonderful!

North Star Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (664)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Pound Ridge

About the restaurant

Rated 4 Stars by the NY Times - April 2012. North Star Restaurant offers casual dining with creative Contemporary American cuisine in an environment designed to feel like your living room. Comfortable with a vibe. Owner operated, North Star has a uniquely warm and friendly staff. An extremely experienced and classically trained European Chef combines the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area. His Chilean Sea Bass, Sautéed Halibut and Butter-Poached Lobster are highly regarded, as are his rich tasting cream-free soups and House-Made Ravioli. North Star is also well known for its lively bar where everyone makes a friend on their first visit, and for hosting the most talented live music in the area after dinner on Thursday nights. Peaceful and quiet outside seating during the Summer. Kid friendly on the early side. Half price bottles of wine under $75 on Tuesday nights. North Star is a unique gem and cultivates customers for life

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Alex

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Always a great time here. Delicious food, friendly service, nice ambiance and lighting. Definitely a neighborhood gem!

Salted. On the Harbor

4.8

4.8 (656)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Northport

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Anthony Martarana has carefully curated a new American menu. Featuring all day brunch on Saturday & Sunday.

Any outdoor reservations are under infrared heaters, Some are under our propane heaters, open air, sidewalk seating or patio seating, not enclosed. Should you reserve outdoor seating, please dress warmly!

Brunch reservations are 1.5 hour for up to 5 people, 1.45 for 6 or more people.

Please note, we must stay close to these time slots in order for us to safely seat everyone. We only hold tables for 15 minutes if we do not receive a phone call that you will be late. Unfortunately, given the time constraints on each reservation, should you be late, it will not extend your reservation.

We appreciate your business and your understanding at this time!

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LisaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

All was great but our waiter said he was unable to give us separate checks even though we asked in the beginning of the meal .

Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar

4.8

4.8 (1572)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rockville Centre

About the restaurant

Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar features New and Classic American Cuisine in a warm and inviting casual dining room. Our innovative kitchen, led by executive chef Art Gustafson, prepares creative daily specials, chef tastings and eclectic menu selections created to impress every palate. The contemporary American cuisine, together with the hospitality offered by our attentive staff instantly make you feel at home. Enjoy our happy hour, featuring daily drink and appetizer specials in our cocktail lounge, nicely appointed with a welcoming fireplace.

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williamVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great service Best Fried Chicken Food was delicious

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4.8

4.8 (1744)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

An authentic oyster bar with an urban vibe and vintage soul. Serving classic cocktails, craft taps, and coastal fare with a rotating selection of east/west coast oysters daily.

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HeatherVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I absolutely love Salt & Barrel and keep coming back for so many reasons! On my latest visit, Jared the busboy and Manny our server were an amazing team—super attentive in keeping our table spotless and fresh the whole time. Manny deserves a special shout-out. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about all the oysters and entrees, and he made great recommendations. What impressed me even more was how he picked up on a tiny social cue: he noticed I wasn’t drinking my cocktail and sensed I didn’t love it, even though I was too shy to say anything. Without missing a beat, he brought me the menu and guided me to a new drink that was absolutely perfect. Service like this makes Salt & Barrel feel special every time. I’ll definitely keep coming back!

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