Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in New York State

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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!

Mentor's Mediterranean Steakhouse

5.0

5 (201)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chappaqua

About the restaurant

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

Top review

kali

Dined on Jan 9, 2025

Absolutely loved it here it was an amazing experience. Our server jorge was amazing. i went with my boyfriend for our 4 year anniversary and i loved it, the food was amazing we shared the porterhouse for two and it was very juicy with a slight char on the edges which i loved. they made us feel very welcome and very taken care of. we did not feel rushed in between courses which i loved as well. 10/10 would recommend. support your small businesses!!!

Ciro's Italian Restaurant - Kings Park

4.9

4.9 (955)

$31 to $50

Italian

Kings Park

About the restaurant

If you're interested in authentic Italian cuisine, a warm, welcoming, family orientated atmosphere and first class service, Ciro's is the place to be. Ask about any of our delicious freshly made entrees or chef specials. Reservations are always recommended. Catering options are also available for on-site dining or at a location of your choice. Our establishment is the perfect place for special occasions, business meetings or just a night out on the town. Make your reservations today, Ciro's looks forward to serving you!

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louVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food and service are always excellent at Ciro's. We love it!!!

La Fontanella - Pelham

4.9

4.9 (453)

$30 and under

Italian

Pelham

About the restaurant

La Fontanella

115 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, N.Y. 10803 | (914) 738-3008

La Fontanella is conveniently located in Pelham, New York and has now been in business over 20 years serving its customers only the best, most authentic Italian-Adriatic cuisine. The building has been recently renovated, offering the most relaxing, elegant ambiance in Westchester with a new full-service granite bar. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Fontanella offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, extended bourbon and scotch selections , along with a full bar, and exceptional service.

Top review

Joe

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Well done across the board. A wonderful dining experience and night out with the Family. Exceeded expectations.

A Taberna

4.9

4.9 (282)

$31 to $50

Portuguese

Island Park

About the restaurant

A Taberna Restaurant & Bar is located in Island Park, New York and serves authentic Portuguese, Mediterranean, and continental cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. Its extensive menu offers something for everyone.
The menu at Atabernarestaurant.com ; is divided into three different categories: fish and seafood, poultry, and meat. Some of its menu items include frango de churrasco, bife a portuguesa, Seafood platter, Paella and much more. With such a wide array of menu options, you will not have any trouble finding your next favorite dish at Atabernarestaurant.com .

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REBECCAVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

The food is always delicious and great service! Good drinks too!

Hudson Valley Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (950)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Yorktown Heights

About the restaurant

Hudson Valley Steakhouse bringing 30 years of food and service experience to Westchester County, located in Yorktown Ht's, offering best quality prime and dry-aged Steak, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, 40-ounce Porterhouse, Tomahawk, fresh Seafood and Italian specialties.
Our bar and hightop table are made from black walnut. Owner Tim Prengjoni and Staff stride to make your dinning experience only the best.
We welcome you, your family, and friends to our home.
Tim Prengjoni

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Ron

Dined today

We had a great porterhouse's for 3 and the 3lb lobster was delicious Jack our server was excellent.definitely recommend this place for a fantastic steak and lobster dinner.

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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.

Dive Oyster House

4.9

4.9 (233)

$31 to $50

Oyster Bar

Briarcliff Manor

About the restaurant

As comptrollers of foodie chattels, we are very concerned about the dynamic calibre of dining and diving. Our house is inclined towards our adorable customers to maintain our outstanding services exotically. At the same time, we believe in providing sophisticated surroundings to feel the best wine and oysters’ aroma with the frame of ornamental beauty of seashore.

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Dominick

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Our favorite - the food is consistently great, the ownership is first rate and the staff is just the best. A weekly stop for us.

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Popular dish

4 Oysters

Lenox & Park Italian Bistro

4.8

4.8 (512)

$31 to $50

Italian

Rockville Centre

About the restaurant

Lenox and Park Italian Bistro is a neighborhood family bistro with a casual, yet sophisticated dining experience. Full service catering is available for all of your catering needs.

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Gregg

Dined on Jan 11, 2025

Love this place, food and service are impeccable and a vey friendly atmosphere

Cafe Alaia

4.8

4.8 (468)

$30 and under

Italian

Scarsdale

About the restaurant

Situated just a short walk from the Scarsdale Metro-North Station, Café Alaia, a Michelin award winner 2020 thanks to its cozy décor, soaring ceilings and welcoming owner (Vincenzo Alaia), the dining room is all buzz. Thoughtfully arranged tables, framed by rustic wooden chairs, typically bear elevated versions of regional Italian dishes. Pastas are a highlight and fittingly so, like tender spinach- and ricotta-filled ravioli bathed in a melted sage-infused butter. Squid stuffed with crab, spinach and breadcrumbs is augmented by perfectly poached cherry tomatoes, not unlike the fresh figs set atop a crostata di pere. A bar in the middle is ideal for solo or couple diners who want to linger.

Our brand new space has plenty of room to accommodate social distancing. We have installed the highest rated air purification system with state of the art UV technology combined with MERV 13 Filtration.

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LouisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Terrific food. Wonderful service( thank you Leo). Fun evening

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Popular dish

Linguine Alle Vongole

Mahal

4.8

4.8 (222)

$31 to $50

Indian