Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in New York State

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

Flames Steakhouse

5.0

5 (308)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Elmsford

About the restaurant

Now open on Mondays! Open on Easter Sunday, Mother's Day and any other Sundays by Special Request. Flames Steakhouse founded in 1992 by Nikolla Vulaj as the premier American Steakhouse in New York ‘s Westchester County. It has been lauded by local and national critics as the benchmark for American Cuisine.

Top review

michael

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

After booking our holiday party here in a few weeks we wanted to come do a dinner to try it out. It was above and beyond perfect. The ambiance at this restaurant was amazing! the service was fun, inviting and attentive. We had drinks at the full bar that was over flowing with amazing options and rare finds. The drink options were endless. We ordered the tuna appetizer that was spectacular, eggplant rollatini- best we have ever had, the crab legs oregenata, oysters Rockefeller- that were all delicious! the Wagu Carpaccio was absolutely heaven. a MUST!!!! The couple next to us ordered the seafood tower which we will be adding to our holiday party menu for sure. The extensive wine list was impressive. For dinner we had the Steak for Two. Perfectly cooked and pre sliced for us. The sides - lobster creamed corn, perfectly cooked asparagus , mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts- tasted like mom cooked them from scratch. The most amazing surprise was a spinach salad with warm dressing, mushrooms and crumbled bacon. We are absolutely coming back for that. We left happy, full, and satisfied- we even purchased a gift certificate for our best clients. Great way to share such a wonderful experience with friends for the holidays. WE LOVED our experience! 5 stars!

Mentor's Mediterranean Steakhouse

5.0

5 (194)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chappaqua

About the restaurant

Mediterranean Steakhosue in Westchester, Chappaqua serving Prime Dry Aged Steaks & Mediterranean Style Seafood with Piedmont influence.

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Laura

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Not an every day restaurant, but perfect for special occasions. And don't let the "steakhouse" fool you--there are plenty of non-steak options. I had the salmon piccata & my husband had the sea bass. Both were excellent. The only place I can compare to this is the Bedford Post Tavern.

Averna Italian Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (205)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Rye

About the restaurant

Averna Italian Steakhouse defines the classic steakhouse by mastering juicy cuts of dry-aged beef and grilling to perfection. We're the ultimate steakhouse destination for steaks, seafood, classic Italian dishes and wine lovers in Rye, Westchester, seeking a memorable dining experience and an educated service. Our dry-aged steaks are marinated to perfection from a porterhouse for two to scrumptious Rib-eye. Relax at our cozy and unique bar and enjoy many categories of cocktails and fine wines from around the world.

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Wes

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

New favorite steakhouse spot! Very close to Greenwich, CT... Hostess and waiters are extremely nice!

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Experience

🍸 Averna's Happiest Hour

Experience

🥗 Power Lunch - 3 Course $25.95 🥩

Chops Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (419)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Chops is the premier steakhouse of Long Island. Located in the heart of Patchogue, the prohibition inspired menu includes the finest dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood creations, a world class bourbon selection, and an array of creative infused cocktails.

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Jeffreyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent in every way. I'll be back as soon as possibly. Highly recommended.

La Ginestra - NY

4.9

4.9 (575)

$31 to $50

Italian

Glen Cove

About the restaurant

Sicilan and Italian fare coupling family recipes and innovative specials
with an extensive wine menu. A cozy ambiance and accommodating staff have
helped make La Ginestra a favorite amongst north shore diners for the past
27 years.

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adriennevip

Dined 1 day ago

Our favorite restaurant. Best food , best service, always happy to dine at La Ginestra!

Osteria Umbra

4.9

4.9 (1829)

$31 to $50

Italian

Smithtown

About the restaurant

Italian hospitality and culinary traditions come together at Osteria Umbra
Executive Chef Marco Pellegrini & his wife, Chef de Cuisine, Sabrina Vallorini transport you to their hometown of Foligno, Umbria where quality craftsmanship and a deep respect for natural ingredients are woven into daily culture.

At Osteria Umbra, Chef Marco Pellegrini has created an experience inspired by classic Umbrian cuisine, elevated by his attention to detail and culinary innovation.

Each dish is handmade with the world’s finest ingredients; from the farms right here in our backyard to the rolling hills of Italy.

This vision would not be possible without Stephen and Diane Bragoli & Daniel Bragoli, lover of all things food and wine.

It is their attention to detail that creates a comfortable ambiance that represents the contemporary Italy of today combined with Chef Marco’s soulful cuisine that Osteria Umbra is born.

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Ketaki

Dined 3 days ago

One of the best authentic Italian restaurants I have been to in the US. My husband and I were here to celebrate our anniversary and the staff was so wonderful! The food and wine are superb! We had the sea scallops with blueberry chutney and guanciale for appetizers followed by the ribeye with herb butter and the roast pork chop for our entrees. The meat was tender and so flavorful, courtesy of the wood fire grill! I’m not a big steak person, but even I was in love with the succulent ribeye! For dessert we had the chocolate soufflé which was delicious! They have an extensive Italian wine collection as well as a great cocktail and spirits menu. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we will definitely visit again! ☺️

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4.9

4.9 (1922)

$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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Hvip

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service , professional & friendly staff & good food!

Lenny’s Seafood and Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1464)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Larchmont

About the restaurant

Lenny's is now accepting Thanksgiving Day reservations for seating from noon to 9:00 p.m. We’ll be serving our regular dinner menu, along with special dishes and a traditional Thanksgiving meal featuring turkey and all the fixings.

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Nick

Dined 4 days ago

We came here for a work event and had a great experience. We will be back soon.

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Bahama Breeze - Lake Grove

4.7

4.7 (782)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Lake Grove

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken-all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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Simeonvip

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Variety of food with unique Caribbean flavors , drinks top tier

Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (502)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bellmore

About the restaurant

Modern American Restaurant
Craft Cocktails
Fun & Diverse Menu

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Maria

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

The grill octopus appetizer was amazing and such a great size for the price. Our server was excellent, she listened to any change we wanted to make to our order and came back with exactly what we wanted, for both the food and the drinks! the only thing the noise level is a little high and not very easy to talk over. Definitely a place to return to!

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