50 Best American Restaurants near Sea Cliff

“We love going to Foster—at this point, you could say we’re regulars. We typically sit at the bar. We especially love their specials, and I’m still thinking about the elk burger I had last year (please bring it back!).The oysters are always fresh and delicious, and the fried chicken is absolutely amazing. Recently, I’ve been loving the salmon with corn and shishito succotash and blueberry teriyaki. Honestly, everything is consistently fresh and delicious.

John, the bartender, makes excellent cocktails—many with fun names like Silence of the Lambrusco. He puts a lot of care into his craft, from house-infused ingredients to thoughtful presentation. He also always keeps you hydrated with their house water, which I truly appreciate.

Happy hour is a great deal and is available at the bar only, Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00–7:00 pm, and all night on Mondays. We love ordering the wood-fired Margherita pizza and fried chicken wings for $12.36, along with their house margarita at $10.30—delicious and affordable.

When we do get a table, the service is always spot on.

We feel lucky to have such an amazing restaurant in our neighborhood.“

“nice atmosphere different than most, food good too“

“My best friend lives in Queens so she and I come to the Onion Tree every other Friday night. I wish this place was closer to me. I live in Yonkers. The food is superb, seasoned extraordinarily. The chicken is fresh, soft and cut into small bites. I always order chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, or chicken tikka pizza. I have never had food that I enjoyed this much and I have tried all foods all over the world. I never get tired of this place. And the food is served quickly and piping hot. They’re opening a second place in Manhattan. We’re getting closer to Yonkers!! The drinks are awesome too. Barbra and Louis work behind the bar. They’re friendly and great bartenders.“

“If you're in the mood for some seriously delicious wings and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, look no further than K.C Gallaghers.

First off, the wings are out of this world. They’ve perfected the art of crispy, juicy wings with the best classic Buffalo. Every bite is packed with flavor, and you can tell they use quality ingredients — the wings are always fresh and perfectly cooked. Whether you like them mild or spicy, there's something for everyone, and the portions are generous, so you're definitely getting your money's worth.

What really sets this place apart, though, is the owner and the service. The owner (ED) is hands-on and genuinely cares about making every customer feel at home. He's always around chatting making sure everyone's having a great time, and you can tell he's passionate about what he does. The staff are equally friendly, attentive, and quick, so you never feel like you're waiting around for long. It’s clear they all work together as a team, and it makes for a smooth, enjoyable experience every time.

They’ve got a great selection of drinks to pair with those wings — a nice variety of craft beers, cocktails, and the usual pub fare.
If you're a wing lover, this place should be at the top of your list. On top of the wings - The food is fantastic, the service is top-notch, and the owner’s personal touch really makes you feel like you’re part of the community. Highly recommend it!“

“Great decor, drinks, food and vibe at Still Partners. Bartenders and staff are top notch. A wide variety of live music comes through here and the performances are spirited. Bravo!“

“What an amazing, hidden treasure! Excellence in dining, experience, and atmosphere. Perfect from start to finish! Looking for a place to have a great experience… this is it!!!“

“Thank you. Guys for showing great hospitality two Maine boys who came down for work. Your staff was very friendly and hospitable,food was great. Thank you too the Lady and Gentleman who served us and recommended our meals. You made our trip back to Bangor, ME better. Thank you for the dessert.“

“I experienced Nettie’s for the first time last evening. My dining experience was excellent from arrival to departure. The food was “DELISH!” The owner was welcoming & hospitable, the service was good, and the music and atmosphere wea awesome! I am so pleased and proud to have a “Black” owned establishment where you can dine in Queens in a tasteful environment, supporting our entrepreneurs and our community. I, along with others will be back!!!“

“First-time visit. Food was delicious and the bartender/server, Peter, was friendly and efficient. Observing other patrons, all seemed to be quite pleased. I’ll be back😊“

“The food was delicious and many entrees to choose from we were a group of six“

“Service is always great and the food is amazing. Love to order 3 or 4 dishes and share. ❤️“

“Jessie is always attentive and on top of things. She's always very kind and helpful! Everytime we come here we always ask for her and are willing to wait if there is no table available at that time. She answers all questions and is always very helpful!“

“BEST ON LONG ISLAND 💯🫡
FRESH cooked to order AMAZING SERVICE
Impeccable quality of food & im there 5 days
A week for dinner & EVERY time more than
Satisfied from day 1 of finding these gentleman Can’t say enough good things about them & in my line of work all I here are complaint's & nasty comments
For once I’d like to say something GOOD
Here it is & better then good ITS GREAT!!“

“I came here for a get together for a friend's graduation.

It's a really nice family-owned restaurant in the area. Would be a decent date spot, especially because of the outdoor seating... call ahead and see if you can bring a board game.

Kimchi burger was amazing and I'd come back just for that!“

“Truly excellent food, service and atmosphere. We had very attentive service as dishes were delivered promptly and cleared quickly. The food was prepared and presented well and tasted delicious. The twilight special is a great value and we even have leftovers for another meal. We will definitely return and highly recommend.“

“11/7/25
chris was very polite! the food was amazing , the service is just top tier , and the atmosphere is just so clean ! the music is very nice , which i love about that . i always try to come so i’m glad it’s been like this!! thank you for the best service!! :)“

“Besides the little hiccup today, I truly like how the owner of the restaurant carried themselves through the situations that occurred. We thank you so much for your hospitality and professionalism. We wish you the best in your endeavors and next time we are in town, I’ll make sure to bring my entire crew. God bless.“

“We actually never went to this location before, but had greatly enjoyed their prior second location in Port Washington. Expectaions were right on point. Food was excellent from appetizer to the main course. Maybe it's weird but I kind of respect even the small things like when a restaraunt offers to chose to serve in house brewed ice tea as opposed to something pre processed. The Brisket from todays specials list was perfect. This restaurant is 45min drive from home and well worth the trip. Thank You, we will be back.“

“Just had a Birthday Dinner and we enjoyed from the beginning to the end. The food was amazing! The octopus dish is delicious.. i loved the atmosphere and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this place!!!!“

“Lamb special Chicken special Tuna Salmon pasta Impeccable service. Perfect evening“

“It really just doesn't get any better“

“I’ve been going for 7 years now, and I’ve never had a bad dinner. I bring my friends and family! I give it 5 stars The staff is always warm and welcoming“

“Customer service was excellent!!!The atmosphere was very beautiful. The food was very delicious. The craziest thing was my boyfriend and I would pass by there all the time not knowing about this restaurant until I went for my birthday. The experience was everything 💕I will definitely be coming back to try their delicious food.“

“Our group had a wonderful experience at Sullivan’s Quay. Delicious food, cocktails and great service. Thank you Brian and crew! We will be back!💕“

“Delicious food and great service!!“

“Fantastic restaurants space both indoor and out. Greg, our waiter could not have been more courteous and giving great service. The food is very meticulously prepared and the taste is absolutely delicious. Definitely under utilized in the neighborhood but what a a find“

“New menu...OMG!...and must try!...the ruben!...the best we EVER had!...the chicken curry half and half...the most unique warm flavor that makes you want more!...the staff?...the most attentive caring warm humans!“

“Louie’s has an extensive menu where can’t go wrong with anything on there! The service is quick and very friendly. I tend to get something different every time. It’s bar far my favorite diner.“

“There ribs are second to none“

“Excellent food and service. A+++++“

“Delicious breakfast old style atmosphere“

“My wife and I had a great experience at Nancy’s restaurant the food is delicious with excellent customer service five stars for sure ❤️“

“Thyme is a beautiful restaurant with great ambience, wonderful waitstaff and fantastic food! Food presentation is wonderful and prepared to perfection. Do not hesitate to go there for a Sunday brunch, any day dinner, you will not be disappointed.“

“A must try place whenever you are in Oyster bay. Awesome food and staff! Highly recommended 😊“

“friendly, helpful service good food good dessert, love a good Fribble“

“Absolutely fantastic! Impeccable food and service and the place is a plus: elegant and unique atmosphere. An added bonus is the outdoor dining area with great view to the golf course.“

“Great food great customer service“

“Great service! Great food!“

“Great time with great friends.“

“I started off looking for “just a bar” and stumbled across Teddy’s. What I found was a modern interior with a pleasant staff that was willing to accommodate anything and everything. Oyster Bay is not the friendliest place for minorities but genuinely, I feel like I am home at Teddy’s. Thank you!“

“Great new family restaurant with fantastic vibes. Televisions everywhere. Great bar. Staff and owners create a family environment. We have been there twice in 1 week and they remembered us when we walked in the door the 2nd time. Rueben spring rolls were a must both trips as was the shepard's pie. Meals are huge! Prices are great.“

“The food was incredible. Everyone enjoyed their meal.“

“Went to my great nieces birthday and Baptism; Charlotte is 1 year old! Apparently, Wellington Grill is being rented as a special catering event location.
Very clean, lots of windows, 2 large rooms including a full bar on one side. A couple of areas for hors douerves and buffet or sit down dinner.
Food was amazing! You choose the menu!
I'd definitely rent this place for an event, party!“

“Seasons 52 never misses! As usual, the service and atmosphere were absolutely on point. It's such a great ambiance for any occasion. A huge shoutout to Dafney, who is my absolute favorite, as well as Telfair and Frenchie, they are all fantastic and make every visit special. Can't recommend this team enough! Benjy is also the best cook ever. Great job Jen, Carol and Tom.“

“Love it; really exquisite“

“Went to Applebees with husband for the special 2 for $25.00 dinners . we both had the steak dinners. Very good!! Our server, Natasha M. , was very good and made our experience dining here enjoyable.“

“Celebrated a special birthday with friend/family, always a great meal!“

“Large select of beer great food“

“Excellent food, beautifully crafted cocktails, warm , comfortable atmosphere. I highly recommend the coach Meeting House“

“I moved out here a lil while ago and looking for new places to eat in Locust valley, There’s a young girl who’s so sweet when I answer. I always get the roast beef panini w/ chicken soup… SOOOO GOOD! My daughter is a picky eater, and loves they food! ESPECIALLY the chicken soup! Great restaurant!“