Butera's Restaurant
Butera's is a large, popular, family-friendly restaurant with a casual atmosphere and attentive service. They serve large portions of Italian cuisine from a menu that is varied but features classic pasta dishes. An interesting twist is the rigatoni with chicken and shrimp in a vodka sauce, as is the penne with sausage, escarole and cannellini beans. They also have low-carb choices such as grilled salmon and skirt steak. The ambiance is open and airy, with a large fireplace as a focal point.
Butera's Restaurant
7903 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY
(516) 496-3633
buteras.com
Major's Steakhouse
Major's Steakhouse is a classic burger and steak restaurant. Their specials change on a daily basis and are listed on a large blackboard. The fare here is basic steaks, well prepared with traditional sides such as home fries and creamed spinach. The ambiance is dark woods, with tables covered in red and white checkered cloths.
Major's Steakhouse
8289 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY
(516) 367-7300
Laguna Grille Restaurant
The Laguna Grille Restaurant serves Latin/South of the Border cuisine. They have an interesting tapas menu and a meal can be made from these choices. One of their recommended specialties is the Cuban sandwich--roasted pork and ham on warm, pressed Cuban bread. The menu is varied, with a wide range of choices from fish to chicken and beef, all with a Latin touch. This restaurant is vegetarian friendly, with accommodating dishes available.
Laguna Grille Restaurant
7927 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY
(516) 682-8000
lagunagrille.com
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