Tellers

Tellers

605 Main St.
Islip, NY 11751

www.tellerschophouse.com/index.htm

Here We Go:  After passing by Tellers many times but not actually going in I finally decided to give it a try.  The restaurant itself, a bank building, is beautiful and the old vault makes for an interesting atmosphere.  But the food, while good, was not great.  The duck fat fries might as well have been cooked in vegetable oil because you couldn't taste any additional flavor.  The steak was not bad but it failed in comparison to other high end steakhouses on Long Island and the prices were enough for the steak to have been high end.  The sides were actually above average but the service was slow and inconsistent.  After dinner, we stood at the bar waiting for the bartender to appear and eventually we gave up.  The coat room had closed when we left, so we had to find a hostess to open it and get our jackets.  The best thing about Tellers may have been the drinks, which is not saying much for a supposedly high end steakhouse.  

Feast Your Eyes:

Tellers has a great cocktail and wine selection.

Bottom Line:  Not worth it.  Take your money to Blackstone.  

Tango Argentinian Steakhouse

Tango Argentinian Steakhouse

99 W. Suffolk Ave.
Central Islip, NY 11722  

www.letseat.at/tangosteakhouse

Here We Go:  I have to say, the menu may seem daunting at first, because the items are written, translated and then described, but don't let the wordiness intimidate you.  You're dealing with the very approachable choices of chicken, seafood, steak and other treats.  The food is deliciously filling, and the sangria is made perfectly!  The portions are really quite large, and even the Tango Salad for One can easily be a good sized side salad for at least 3.  Tango has its own parking lot, so no need to worry about feeding meters, and the dress is casual.  Menu items are about $16 on average, but the prices range from about $7 on up.

Feast Your Eyes:

Camarones Rellenos de Carne de Cangrejo con Dipping de Mostaza

(Shrimps Stuffed with Crab Meat with a Mustard Dipping Sauce)

Ensalada Tango x 1

(Tango Salad for 1)

Filet Mignon a la Pimienta con Pasteles de Cangrejo y Camarones en Salsa de Langosta con Vegetales

(Filet Mignon in a Pepper Sauce, Crab Cakes and Shrimps in Lobster Sauce with Vegetables)

Bottom Line:  Wear an elastic waistband and give this place a try!