Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in New York State

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in New York State? 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!

Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (508)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bellmore

About the restaurant

Modern American Restaurant
Craft Cocktails
Fun & Diverse Menu

Top review

Joseph

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Was a great night. Food and drinks were delicious and our waitress Caitlin, was the best.

Chef's Counter at FOUR

4.9

4.9 (64)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

East Norwich

About the restaurant

FOUR is a luxe & intimate restaurant located in Oyster Bay, New York offering inventive, multi-course tasting menus. This immersive dining experience of 12-15 courses lasts approximately 2 and half hours. Chef Jesse Schenker executes his menu from an open kitchen surrounded by a chef's counter and serves up to ten guests per seating.

FOUR is housed in a restored shingle Cottage, where the first floor has been transformed into an exhibition kitchen with aesthetic homage to Scandinavian design. FOUR connects to 2 Spring by a winter garden inspired by the Ritz Paris which links it to the old industrial building. Cellars running under all three structures hold kitchens, wine cellars & services for the dining areas.

Due to the integrity of the menu, dietary preferences/aversions will not be accommodated. Some allergies may be accommodated, please immediately inquire to info@4springstreet.com prior to booking. Salt, soy, seaweed and seafood cannot be eliminated.
Prices subject to change.

Top review

Carina

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

This is our second time at the restaurant and it was as as amazing as we remembered.

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Experience

Dinner Reservation at Chef's Counter at Four

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Dinner Reservation at Chef's Counter at FOUR

Experience

Dinner Reservation at Chef's Counter at FOUR

Lavagna of Suffern

4.8

4.8 (13)

$30 and under

Italian

Suffern

About the restaurant

What is Lavagna? In Italian, it means "blackboard". That's where we put our menu, and specials change with the seasons. Look around too... the walls are also blackboards, decorated with artwork by Mike Delaney of Nyack.

After-work drinks, a date night, or a friend meetup all have their home at Lavagna. Our quiet, intimate setting is perfect for conversation and relaxation.

Pull up a barstool and have a glass of wine from our extensive vault. Our wine cellar is world class with over 125 labels available by the bottle and 25 by the glass. Please ask about our full roster of Italian craft beers that will surprise you with their complexity and depth of flavor.

We will pair your beverage with exquisite dishes, salumeria boards with meats and cheeses or a full caviar tasting for a special occasion. We also offer Roman-style flatbread pizzas and other small plates such as pastas, seafood, and Mediterranean specialties.

Top review

Marie

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Went with friends for Brunch. Food and drink offerings excellent. Attentive service and food well prepared. Unique dining experience.

Dark Horse Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (117)

$31 to $50

American

Riverhead

About the restaurant

Feast on creative fare focused on local, farm to to table scratch cooking. Offering dinner and lunch services throughout the week with brunch on Sundays. Dark Horse Restaurant has appetizers like fresh baked cornbread skillet, fried calamari, and cheese boards. Guests can enjoy an entree of local duck breast, braised beef in a merlot and vegetable reduction or a local market fish. This eatery also offers gluten-free dishes, soups, salads and delightful desserts.

Dark Horse Restaurant is Zagat rated and was featured in Newsday. It has daily specials for guests to enjoy. This restaurant also caters for special occasions and other events.

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Bonnie

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Nice to be able to order whatever I want as a person with celiac disease and know that everything was gluten free.

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Popular dish

Chicken

Ocean Blue Prime

4.6

4.6 (297)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Rye

About the restaurant

At Ocean Blue Prime, led by the talented Chef Tony, we deliver an exceptional dining experience featuring USDA Prime steaks and the freshest seafood. Our signature dishes, such as the perfectly aged Porterhouse steak and decadent lobster tails, are crafted to perfection.

Conveniently located near Rye Playland and the historic Jay Estate, our restaurant is an elegant yet inviting destination in Westchester. The modern ambiance, with beautiful open windows and Venetian plaster walls, sets the stage for a perfect meal, whether for a special celebration or an intimate dinner.

We are proud to be recipients of the 2024 Wine Spectator's Award, a testament to our commitment to excellence in both food and wine.
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Westchester.

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CarolynVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Experience, service, food outstanding very welcoming . Did not rush you.

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Popular dish

Steak & Eggs

The State Room

4.6

4.6 (91)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Our new addition to Main Street of Patchogue is an intimate cocktail lounge offering a menu of small plates. With its entrance just off Havens Avenue, this room is a space to relax, regale, and return.

From our bar, uniquely crafted cocktails, consciously curated wines and beer from near and far. From our kitchen, an inspired menu based on seasonality and responsibly sourced ingredients.

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Nicole

Dined 2 days ago

fantastic food, service and accommodation of allergies.

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Experience

Valentine's Day at The State Room

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Valentine's Tasting at The State Room

KISEKI Sushi Hibachi & Lounge

4.5

4.5 (37)

$30 and under

Hibachi

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

This advanced version of sushi & hibachi all you can eat offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional sushi with table hibachi grilling. Customers can choose from a variety of fresh sushi appetizer, sushi, sushi roll, sushi special roll and kitchen teriyaki, tempura other Japanese dishes in the all you can eat, then enjoy the interactive cooking process on the table hibachi grill, skillfully performed by professional chefs.

This dining concept seamlessly blends traditional sushi culture with modern cooking techniques, providing customers with a diverse range of flavorful options. The interactive and engaging nature of this dining experience, coupled with the assurance of fresh and high-quality ingredients, sets it apart.

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Maria

Dined 3 days ago

The staff was awesome! Very attentive and friendly!

Roadtrip

4.5

4.5 (79)

$31 to $50

American

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

Come to Roadtrip Restaurant, where we celebrate American cuisine and cocktails. Join us on a culinary journey through America's favorite states and flavors! Savor our delicious BBQ, smoked on-site, or indulge in a USDA Prime Beef Center Cut Filet Mignon with purple potato purée. Chef Mike Artist continues his quest to earn a Michelin star, bringing his passion to every dish. Enjoy exceptional American cuisine in our modern, classy Americana setting, featuring just the right amount of wood accents for a touch of rustic charm.

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KellyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food and service. Had the Wild West bass, it was delicious. Can’t wait to go back.

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Experience

Chefs Five Course Meal $49 (See Profile for Menu)

Texas de Brazil - Long Island

4.3

4.3 (1190)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Nesconset

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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Shermone

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Best service ever. Environment so warm, chill with an upscale feel. Lovely decor. Meat selection was good. Should have been able to offer beef ribs. The service, Daniella set the bar extremely high

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Experience

HAPPY HOUR Wed-Fri

Mito - Babylon

3.8

3.8 (88)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Babylon

About the restaurant

Our esteemed head chef, who has devoted numerous years to the masterful art of cooking, brings with him a wealth of experience at esteemed. With his induction into our team, we anticipate elevating Mito to unprecedented heights within the culinary world.

The definition of modern Japanese cuisine is about innovation. It refers to a new and imaginative approach to cooking and presentation of food. It pushes the boundaries of traditional culinary techniques and incorporates unexpected ingredients and flavors to create unique and unforgettable dining experiences. Come dine with us to delight the senses and explore our culinary vision.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great value! And amazing quality seafood and taste . Would go again.

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