If these are the25 thing you do n’t realize about Long Islandunless you populate there , number 26 should be that the North Shore ’s Huntington Village ( which is only an minute Orient of Penn Station on the LIRR ) is a mini - metropolis with a whole under - appreciated food conniption . Some place have been around for decades while others compete for permanence , but the 16 pizza slingers and small shell broker below are 100 % worth the slip no matter what end of the island you live on .
- It ’s important to observe that this usher is specifically for Huntington Village , and not the greater Huntington area . So while Huntington Station may have some gravid sesame impudence pizza ( looking at youGuiseppe ’s ) , every topographic point on this list is within walking space of each other .
< h2 > substantially alfresco dining : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / meridian - restaurant-11743" ; target="_blank”>Prime
Bistro Cassis | Courtesy of Candesco Media
For a village that ’s just a few paces from the bay , there are markedly few spots to sit outside or near the water . But Prime has its own dock that ride on Huntington Bay , which means it comes alert ( primarily with split up moms ) in the summertime. The solid food is perfectly hunky-dory , if a short overpriced , but the scene and the spectacular water perspective are definitely worth it.<!– single pipeline template – >
< h2 > Best Thai : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / new - york / eating place / sir - thai" ; target="_blank”>Sri Thai
Do n’t be affright off by how few people are dining - in , as this is one of the best takeaway spots in town . Pan - fried dumplings , drunken noodles , volaille massaman – everything ’s fantastical here .
Prime- An American Kitchen & Bar (edited)
< h2 > good lieu to see everyone you detest from in high spirits school : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / new - york / restaurant / finnegans" ; target="_blank”>Finnegan’s
On the one handwriting , this towny bar is an splendid station to run into and catch - up with erstwhile buddies who went to either Huntington , Harborfields , or Cold Spring Harbor High School , but on the other hand , this is an splendid place to run into and catch - up with one-time buddies who went to either Huntington , Harborfields , or Cold Spring Harbor High School . Pretty decent burgers during the daylight time of day , though!<!– exclusive line guide – >
< h2 > Best beer : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / feed / new - york / eatery / sapsuckers" ; target="_blank”>Sapsuckers
Finnegans
reservation will not be had here , so derive early on if you want to eat well - above modal veal stroganoff or a classic Cubano at one of the two- or four - tops in the cozy back space . You ’ll have to yell a little spot as the measure orbit gets loud and crowded , but you wo n’t like after downing two boozy local beers from the 16 casual changing draft line .
< h2 > Best Italian : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / exhaust / new - House of York / restaurants / piccolo - restau … ; target="_blank”>Piccolo Restaurant
The classic dishes here – like the prosciutto- and mozzarella - overgorge veal chop or homemade penne alla vodka – are nuanced and complex , and a welcome deviation from the grave , over - salted monstrosities too often serve at Italian - American restaurant . Throw in A+ Robert William Service , a intimate vibe , and a massive wine-colored list , and you ’ll have no problem sympathize why my best supporter from gamy school day Lauren Sweeney calls it " really hearty . “<!– single line guide – >
Piccolo Restaurant
< h2 > proficient burger : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / new - House of York / eating place / vauxhall" ; target="_blank”>Vauxhall
Rookie Vauxhall fills Huntington ’s specialty burger null with jazz band like the 1/2 lb Blue Velvet ( tomato jam , pickle red onion , gorgonzola , brioche roll ) and substitute vegetarian options like disastrous bean angelical potato and chickpea and edamame burgers . It ’s pretty hip , but that ’s mostly just because of the complimentary Zea mays everta .
< h2 > well French : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / consume / new - House of York / eatery / bistro - cassis & … ; target="_blank”>Bistro Cassis
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The classic French fare at this lil ' cafe – like magret de canard and lonesome meunière – is as delicious as the acoustics are terrible . As in , the space is genuinely crammed , which may turn well in Paris where the great unwashed mumble courteously , but is not particularly conducive to the boisterous articulation of Long Islanders . That escargot , tho!<!– single line template – >
< h2 > Best diving : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locale / drink / new - york / prevention / jt - carringtons" ; target="_blank”>JT Carrington’s
Though it claim to be a streak & amp ; grill , you wo n’t find food for thought here . What you will discover , though , is Marty , the silver grey fox behind the DJ John Wilkes Booth who ’s been scream " last call " since presumably 1978 , college kids home on geological fault stumbling around to Billy Joel in unfitting footwear , townies , and possibly your cab driver .
Kurabarn
< h2 > good Japanese : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / new - york / eatery / kaura - barn" ; target="_blank”>Kura Barn
Some will argue that Kashi over on Elm St is the good sushi place , which is unfeigned – if you want glitzy night club - like lighting , creative rolls , and 18 rice beer bombs . But for placid , quilt , and consistently excellent Pisces , look to standby Kura Barn . set forth with the bitch negimaki and wasabi shumai , then go for the classic sushi jazz group . Or do n’t ; that ’s just what I do.<!– single credit line template – >
< h2 > Best Greek : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / new - york / restaurants / skorpios" ; target="_blank”>Skorpios
Ed Anderson/Besito Mexican Restaurants
Skorpios sit about four doors down from Mediterranean Snack Bar , but somehow , someway , these two lilliputian Greek spots have peacefully co - existed for as long as I can remember . Personally , I ’m a Skorpios gal because of my loyalty to its Health Special ( basically just a salad with grilled chicken , but that protein is on point ) , though my research indicate that the town is actually split into two equal camps . Which may explain why both constitution are still in business .
< h2 > Best margs : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / new - House of York / restaurants / besito" ; target="_blank”>Besito
The enchilada , Plato fuertes , and table - side guac are overprice , but the mezcal margaritas and expansive tequila options are why you ’re really here – peculiarly if the weather condition is affectionate , and you may sip them at the outside tables . in spite of appearance , Venetian red - modulate print of charging horses decorate the wall in a manner that manages to be 40 % advanced and 60 % campy.<!– single argument template – >
Little Vincent’s
< h2 > well diner : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / eat / new - House of York / eatery / mundays" ; target="_blank”>Munday’s
A yr ago I would ’ve picked the delightfully grim and kitschy Golden Dolphin , with its phonebook - thick menu and excessive dolphin paraphernalia , but in illumination of a recent renovation and expansion that ’s given it a fluorescent hospital vibe , I ’ve got ta go with the old - timey soda fountain at Munday ’s . Enjoy wild comforting grilled cheese , club sandwiches , eggs pick , and brunch - type things as a slideshow of past patrons ' smiling pictures waver on the flatscreens in the back – or seat in the front and avoid that last part altogether ( recommended ) .
< h2 > Best plain pizza pie : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / feed / new - york / restaurants / little - vincents … ; target="_blank”>Little Vincent’s
True North Restaurant
Get the inhuman tall mallow – < a href=“https://www.thrillist.com / eat / nation / these - are - the-33 - best - pizza - in - am … ; target="_blank”>the regular slice topped with a handful of fresh , cold mozz – and settle in at the window counter for a show , because there will undoubtedly be 15 local jabronis fighting over either a babe or a piece ( or both ! ) . Some say the pizza ’s only good erm … after a dark at the bars , but trust that this fragile New York gash is toothsome at any hour . Never get toppings.<!– single bank line template – >
< h2 > Best strong point slice : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / new - york / eatery / rosas" ; target="_blank”>Rosa’s
This might get me in trouble with my hirer who prefers DiRaimo on the edge of townsfolk , but if you want more on your pizza than a bucket of grated cheese , Rosa ’s is the move . The crust is hardy enough to corroborate even the densest of barbeque chicken , but you also ca n’t go wrong with a dim-witted margherita .
< h2 > Best small plate : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locale / consume / new - york / restaurants / true - north" ; target="_blank”>True North
The only matter about this home that lets you know you ’re in the suburbs and not in the middle of Manhattan is the ample amount of space between the tables . Start with a wide-eyed and lovely cocktail like The Last Word ( Death ’s Door gin , cucumber , ginger , gamboge ) , then move onto the all-embracing draft list . You ’ll be perfectly warm up for eternal small plates of grilled octopus , house - made savage mushroom cloud gnocchi , and sautéed chicken livers , or whatever local somethings are shape the bill of fare that month.<!– single line template – >
< h2 > Best Tex - Mex : < a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venues / rust / new - House of York / eating house / fazs" ; target="_blank”>Faz’s
