LIRR Eats: Oyster Bay branch
Photo credit: Photo by Gordon M. Grant | Sushi and sashimi at Tony's Fusion in Hampton Bays, near the train station..
EAST WILLISTON
Ivy Cottage , 38 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, 516-877-2343. Cuisine: American. Victorian in decor, this popular American restaurant draws crowds for its value-priced "early bird" prix fixe. $$-$$$
T.R.'s Great American Restaurant , 17 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, 516-294-1680. Cuisine: pub. At this bi-level Teddy Roosevelt-themed pub, the menu is simple, the prices low. $-$$
Hildebrandt's , 84 Hillside Ave., 516-741-0608. Cuisine: ice cream. A venerable ice cream parlor serving luncheonette classics as well as some ambitious entrees and excellent French fries. And, of course, house-made ice cream. $-$$
Willy Parker's Public House, 71 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, 516-750-8125. Cuisine: pub. Watch the game from TV monitors or just chill out over a meal of updated pub classics. $$
Oliver Bon Dinant , 82 Hillside Ave., Williston Park, 516-747-6337, oliverbondinant.com. Cuisine: French. Classic French bistro fare in simple surroundings. $$-$$$
ALBERTSON
No Restaurants
ROSLYN
Hummus World , 17A Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights, 516-621-0025. Cuisine: Middle Eastern. A world of Israeli specialties is squeezed into thimble-sized quarters at this cafe-takeout drawing patient hummus-lovers who line up for counter service. $
Pirandello , 36 Lincoln Ave., Roslyn Heights, 516-625-6688. Cuisine: Italian. The garlic rolls are addictive, the service friendly at this neighborhood red sauce spot $$
Pizza Pub II, 295 Warner Ave., Roslyn Heights, 516-484-5777. Cuisine: pizza. Friendly neighborhood pizzeria. $
GREENVALE
Abeetza , 82 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale, 516-484-3123. Cuisine: pizza. In addition to a full menu of pizza, there's fresh pasta to eat in or to go at this small strip mall pizzeria. $
Leonetti Pastry Shop, 82-16 Glen Cove Rd., Greenvale, 516-625-8242. Cuisine: desserts. A few tables, an espresso machine and some of Long Island's best gelato make this more than just a pastry shop. $
GLEN HEAD
Kiraku , 127 Glen Head Rd., Glen Head, 516-676-3686. Cuisine: Japanese. Super-fresh artfully cut sushi and an Asian menu draw crowds to this chic, contemporary spot. $$
Ernesto's East , 10 Railroad Ave., Glen Head, 516-671-7828. Cuisine: Italian. An atmospheric little Italian ristorante for dishes like linguine carbonara and veal chop Florentine. $$$
On 3, 32 Railroad Ave., Glen Head, 516-656-3266. Cuisine: New American. A destination dining spot for cosmopolitan New American cooking in cosmopolitan (if tight) surroundings. $$$
Bistro M , 70 Glen Head Rd., Glen Head, 516-671-2498. Cuisine: New American. Chef owner Mitch SuDock's menu manages to be simultaneously urbane and playful. Cozy, romantic setting. $$$
Papa John, 36 Glen Head Rd., Glen Head, 516-674-7272. Cuisine: pizza. $
Crabby Dan's Restaurant , 41 Glen Head Rd., Glen Head, 516-671-7730. Cuisine: seafood. An outdoor patio is a warm weather bonus at this seafood restaurant attached to a fish market. $-$$$
SEA CLIFF
No restaurants
GLEN STREET
Epiphany Restaurant , 284 Glen St., Glen Cove, 516-759-1913. Cuisine: Italian. Warm service and robust Italian cooking define this local spot. $$-$$$
Vittorio's Pizza & Restaurant , 21 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove, 516-759-7510. Cuisine: pizza. Spacious pizzeria serving heroes, pastas and entrees. $
The Ice Cream Stop Limited, 10 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove, 516-234-8622. Cuisine: ice cream. Edy's ice cream is featured at this strip mall location with minimal seating. $
Dunkin' Donuts, 283 Glen St., Glen Cove, 516-674-6756, dunkindonuts.com. Cuisine: doughnuts. $
Riviera Grill , 274 Glen St., Glen Cove, 516-674-9370. Cuisine: Italian. Photographs of Portofino enhance the ambience of this traditional ristorante. $$$
GLEN COVE
No restaurants
LOCUST VALLEY
Locust Valley Pizza Cafe, 192 Forest Ave., Locust Valley, 516-676-3370. Cuisine: pizza. Friendly neighborhood pizzeria. $
Basil Leaf Cafe , 7 The Plaza # B, Locust Valley, 516-676-6252. Cuisine: Italian. A garden-y spot with outdoor patio and two dining spaces serving Italian cuisine and wood-oven pizza. $$-$$$
Brown's Tavern , 4 The Plaza, Locust Valley, 516-676-5793. Cuisine: pub. The spirit of the British Isles informs this cozy neighborhood tavern offering that Scottish classic, the deep-fried Milky Way bar. $$
Buckram Stables, 31 Forest Ave. # 33, Locust Valley, 516-671-3080. Cuisine: diner. An all-day diner-style menu amid equestrian-themed art and paraphernalia. $-$$
Barney's , 315 Buckram Rd., Locust Valley, 516-671-6300. Cuisine: New American. Gracious dining on the fine New American fare of chef Mitchell Hauser in a historic building with fireplace. $$$
Bennett's , 23 Birch Hill Rd., Locust Valley, 516-676-2620. Cuisine: small plates. An atmospheric wine bar with an intriguing menu of small plates. $-$$
Gino & Co. Brick Oven Pizza , 15 Birch Hill Rd., Locust Valley, 516-676-8100. Cuisine: pizza. Chef Gary Lanza turns out brick-oven pizzas, Italian specialties and espresso drinks in a diminutive storefront with a few counter stools. $
OYSTER BAY
Canterbury's Oyster Bar & Grill , 46 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, 516-922-3614. Cuisine: seafood, New American. You can always be sure of several varieties of fresh oysters at this contemporary fish house whose decor celebrates T.R. and old Oyster Bay. $$-$$$
Taby's Burger House , 28 Audrey Ave., 516-624-7781. Cuisine: diner. More than burgers at this popular in-town spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $-$$
Cafe Al Dente , 2 Spring St., Oyster Bay, 516-922-2442. Cuisine: Italian. Pasta rules at this red-sauce Italian spot. $$
Il Piatto , 107 South St., Oyster Bay, 516-922-9293. Cuisine: Italian. Comfortable setting for large portions of hearty Italian food. Outdoor seating in warm weather and sports TV in the bar. $$-$$$
Baykery Cafe , 124 South St., Oyster Bay, 516-922-7002. Cuisine: bakery, American. In a quaint, homelike setting (with library room) chef-owner Kieran Shea serves breakfast and lunch dishes. $
Wild Honey , 1 E. Main St., Oyster Bay, 516-922-4690. Cuisine: New American. A compelling menu combining haute and homestyle in an upbeat (if noisy) setting. $$-$$$
Bonanza Stand , 25 Shore Ave., Oyster Bay, 516-922-7796. Cuisine: burgers, ice cream. Hot dogs, burgers and family-made Italian ice are the draws at this local stand beloved by generations. Take out or find a table on the rear patio. $
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