Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in New York State

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Chachama Grill

5.0

5 (1928)

$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 .

Top review

ElizabethVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Another great meal at Chachama. Everything was delicious. Thanks Elmer and staff for a beautiful dining experience .

Avenue Social Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (505)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bellmore

About the restaurant

Modern American Restaurant
Craft Cocktails
Fun & Diverse Menu

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NicholasVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Best seafood linguine! Great night, great service, great environment!

Season

4.8

4.8 (483)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Glen Head

About the restaurant

A seasonal American Bistro owned & operated by Chef Joe Marchisotta. Coming from some of the best kitchens in NYC, Chef Joe is merging fine dining and a casual bistro to create an elevated dining experience you can't wait to come back to. A small space with a great vibe and a warm, passionate staff that is ready to serve up the best dinner around.

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Brett

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Wow! Amazing dining experience!!! If you haven’t been to Season in Glen Head you are missing out! The food, service & ambience were all top notch! We learned that Chef Joe Marchisotta is a world renowned Chef who has worked at all the top restaurants in NYC. He was so kind to come out from the kitchen to check on our table that everything was to our liking and has a wonderful personality! We will be back very soon!

Cafe Amarcord

4.8

4.8 (849)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Beacon

About the restaurant

Whether it’s a day at the Dia Museum, or shopping the unique shops in Beacon, or hiking in the Highlands, or maybe you're visiting Beacon's Second Saturday, or perhaps a day spent at the Beacon waterfront - enjoy fine Hudson Valley dining at Café Amarcord in the Dutchess County revival City of Beacon. Off street parking and an outdoor patio for warm weather dining. Café Amarcord's warm comfortable decor and delightful food awaits your discovery. We serve late, till 11pm Friday and Saturday, so pull up to the glow of our Onyx topped bar and make yourselves at home.

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ColleenVIP

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Nice birthday dinner with our family. Missed seeing Monica!

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Popular dish

Tagliatelle Short Ribs

Cafe Red of Kings Park

4.9

4.9 (515)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kings Park

About the restaurant

Warm, woodsy spot with a full bar for Italian fare & creative takes on American eats.

Top review

Patricia

Dined 1 day ago

Thank you Cafe Red for providing a lovely Christmas Eve dinner for our family. Everything from your warm welcome to your excellent service and delicious food was more than we could have expected. The ambiance of your restaurant is intimate and friendly. We are so grateful to you and your staff. Cafe Red is a Kings Park gem.

Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar

4.9

4.9 (1498)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rockville Centre

About the restaurant

Chadwicks American Chophouse and Bar features New and Classic American Cuisine in a warm and inviting casual dining room. Our innovative kitchen, led by executive chef Art Gustafson, prepares creative daily specials, chef tastings and eclectic menu selections created to impress every palate. The contemporary American cuisine, together with the hospitality offered by our attentive staff instantly make you feel at home. Enjoy our happy hour, featuring daily drink and appetizer specials in our cocktail lounge, nicely appointed with a welcoming fireplace.

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Alan

Dined 4 days ago

Food and service was very good. We highly reccomend dining at Chadwicks.

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4.8

4.8 (952)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Port Washington

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Shawna

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

We enjoyed everything from the special holiday drinks, to the appetizer to our main courses to dessert . Service was fantastic!

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Popular dish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Grilled Chicken Satay

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Tuna Poke

North Star Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (648)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Pound Ridge

About the restaurant

Rated 4 Stars by the NY Times - April 2012. North Star Restaurant offers casual dining with creative Contemporary American cuisine in an environment designed to feel like your living room. Comfortable with a vibe. Owner operated, North Star has a uniquely warm and friendly staff. An extremely experienced and classically trained European Chef combines the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area. His Chilean Sea Bass, Sautéed Halibut and Butter-Poached Lobster are highly regarded, as are his rich tasting cream-free soups and House-Made Ravioli. North Star is also well known for its lively bar where everyone makes a friend on their first visit, and for hosting the most talented live music in the area after dinner on Thursday nights. Peaceful and quiet outside seating during the Summer. Kid friendly on the early side. Half price bottles of wine under $75 on Tuesday nights. North Star is a unique gem and cultivates customers for life

Top review

CarlVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Have eaten here over 100 times because it’s our “regular spot” but, more importantly, because it’s always reliably great.

Market Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1699)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Jericho

About the restaurant

Market Bistro is an inviting neighborhood restaurant, located in Jericho, New York. Our objective is to offer quality, market-driven, seasonal contemporary American food. Our chefs will strive to use the freshest ingredients, emphasizing seasonal and local, whenever possible. The focal point of the restaurant is our exciting looking bar which will feature a wine list of local and international wines and a great roster of draft and bottled beers from regional small batch brewers. We offer soul-satisfying type food, relaxed atmosphere, hospitality and value.

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CarolVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful from start to finish. Our server was knowledgeable of how each dish was prepared and assisted with choices that fit my diet. Mussels were delicious. If I was home I would have drunken the broth. Steak cooked and sliced to perfection!

Park Place Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (947)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Floral Park

About the restaurant

Located on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park two blocks west of New Hyde Park Road. Park Place Restaurant & Bar has quickly emerged as one of Long Island's top restaurants and is open seven days a week. Whether it's date night, a family celebrating an occasion or friends meeting up for a drink after work, Park Place appeals to a diverse clientele. The modern decor, innovative cuisine and welcoming staff has many in the community singing its praises.

Now boasting an outdoor patio that can host up to 120 persons; with three fire pits available to reserve, an outdoor bar and a heated tent. With an outdoor space equally as large as our indoor, we can accommodate multiple parties at a time and/or utilize the event space to our client's preference.

Park Place provides a perfect location for baby and bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, engagements, christenings, communions, graduations, retirements and now Micro Weddings! We also provide off-premise catering.

Top review

Mary

Dined 1 day ago

My family and I had a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at Park Place. The food was excellent, as was our server John.

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