Jewel

Jewel

400 Broadhollow Rd.

Melville, New York 11747

(631) 755-5777

www.jewelrestaurantli.com/index.php?m=off

Here We Go:   Lamps mounted to the ceiling upside down, water features, wine beautifully displayed in glass cases, and slick design details that exceed at impressing, dining at Jewel is an immediate treat.  And that's before you ever taste a bite!  Lucky for all of us impressed gawkers, the rest lives up to the decor.  From their Duck Jambalaya to their savory steaks, I have yet to find a dish there that didn't taste great.  Another bonus is that they know their way around a bar.  Wine, cocktails - you name it - it's going to be good!  There is plenty of parking in the attached lot and you should dress up enough to blend with the business crowd, which can definitely include dressing up a pair of nice jeans.  Entrees are an average of $25 and that doesn't include the $9 for sides.  (And before we forget, make it a point to visit the men's restroom. Regardless of your gender, you'll find something to laugh at there... .)


Feast Your Eyes:

You can't argue with that!

What can be better than dessert with chocolate dipping sauce?  Adding a mini root beer float to the mix!

Bottom Line:  Check it out! 

Four Food Studio

Four Food Studio

515 Broad Hollow Rd.
Melville, NY 11747

www.fourfoodstudio.com/

Here We Go:   The 4 different areas of the restaurant are decorated to represent each of the 4 seasons, respectively.  The modern decor amounts to simple and subtle implications, but you'll get it.  There's just something about FOUR that makes you feel like you're in a special place and that you're about to have some good food.  I'm a huge fan of their Butternut Squash Soup, because of it's simplicity but smooth, rich flavor.  But, don't count on finding this soup at just anytime of the year (menu items vary by the season, of course).  The FOUR Cheese Flatbread shouldn't be overlooked either.  Parking can be found in their attached lot, or you can opt for valet.  Dress is business casual during the day, but should be polished up at night.  Meals are average about $14 for lunch, and $17 for dinner.  It can get pricey, but FOUR is a nice to place to head to when you're in the mood for a simply modern treat.

Feast Your Eyes:

The steaks and burgers are juicy and delicious!

You can't really go wrong with Guinness Chocolate Cake for dessert.

Bottom Line:  Check this place out.

Blackstone Steakhouse

Blackstone Steakhouse

10 Pinelawn Rd.
Melville, NY 11747

www.blackstonesteakhouse.com/

Here We Go:   I can't say enough about this place!  The atmosphere is amazing, the staff is beyond courteous, the view of the full sushi bar is impressive, and the cocktails are perfect.  I have tried several items from the menu and I have never been disappointed.  (Make sure you get all 3 sides of their signature sauces with your steak.)  Parking isn't an issue, and there is a valet option.  The dress is business casual during the day, but polish it up at night.  It's always obnoxious when people decide to go to some place like Blackstone in a Jets jersey (shame on you, sir).  Regardless, from steaks to sushi, you will find a special place in your heart and your stomach for this amazing restaurant!

Feast Your Eyes:

Mexican Signature Roll

Spicy crunchy lobster, apple, spicy tuna, Chipotle mango sauce, tobiko

No. 3

Crab, masago, spicy mayo, crunchy, soybean sheet

Volcano

King Crab, Pepper Tuna, Honey Wasabi Sauce with an Open Flame

Bottom Line:  Check it out...immediately!