View

View

3 Consuelo Pl.

Oakdale, NY 11769

(631) 589-2694

www.lessings.com/restaurant_home.aspx?uniid=8

Here We Go:  View is open and airy, with a fast and friendly staff.  The location is just beautiful - right on the water, so the option for outdoor seating comes with a plus.  This meal, from start to finish, was literally the best overall meal that I've had in a long time.  Everything was just spot on: the drinks were perfect, the appetizers were memorable (see the pics of the Peking Duck Tacos and Morning Roll below), and the entrees were absolutely savory.  I look forward to the next time that I stop in at View, so that I can try more of what is sure to be an amazing meal!

Feast Your Eyes:

Disaronno Sour and a Key Lime Pie Martini

Morning Roll

Peking Duck Tacos

Maine Lobster Pasta

Pappardelle Bolognese Pasta

Churro Bites

Bottom Line:  Get there and take me with you!

Peninsula

Peninsula

55 West Main St.
Bay Shore, NY 11706

http://www.allmenus.com/ny/islip/59067-peninsula-fs/menu/

Here We Go:   The thing about a place like Penninsula is that the decor just makes it worth revisiting.  Sure, you can get pretty much anything on the menu at any other Chinese or sushi restaurant, respectively, but when you walk in and step on the little bridge that takes you over the koi pond, you just feel like you're in a great place.  At night, the room darkens and the ceiling comes to life with little twinkling stars and the large salt water fish tank is stunning.  Once you take in all of the sights, you can focus on the menu, which boasts everything you'd expect.  Really, the thing that sets Peninsula apart from the rest is the atmosphere, so check it out for that reason, but you can get this food as take out someplace else (and probably for a little less money).

Feast Your Eyes:

Beef and Broccoli

Sweet and Sour Chicken (sauce on the side per request)

Sushi Bar

Garden Salad with Ginger Dressing

Honey Roll

 Maki Lunch Box

Bottom Line:  Take it or leave it.

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!

Aji 53 Japanese Fusion Cuisine

Aji 53 Japanese Fusion Cuisine

53 E. Main Street

Bay Shore, NY  11706

(631) 591-3107 or (631) 591-3108

http://www.aji53.com/bay.html

Here We Go:  I've been to Aji 53 a few times, and each time is an absolute treat.  The sushi is delicious (try the Sunshine Rolls) and the cocktails don't disappoint.  The sleek decor makes you feel like you're walking into a NYC sushi bar and, just like a NYC sushi bar, you'll want to make reservations for dinnertime.  If you aren't a fan of sushi, you'll find menu options like steak, chicken, lobster and fried rice.  The average price of a roll is about $14, but prices range from a few dollars on up.  The dress is pretty casual during the day, but polish up your look at night.  As with many places on Main Street, parking can be a bit of a chore, so plan on hunting for spot, but it'll be worth the effort.  

Feast Your Eyes:

Bottom Line:  Check it out!