Blue Moon Restaurant
The Blue Moon restaurant is a local favorite. Its pizza is cooked in a brick oven creating a thin, crispy crust. Panninis are inventive with choices ranging from the classic veal parmigiana to roasted vegetables. The décor is traditional, with red-checkered tablecloths in an old-world setting.
Blue Moon Restaurant
26 North Park Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY
(516) 763-4900
bluemoonpizzeria.com
Franks' Steaks
Steak, chicken and seafood in a clubby atmosphere. Frank's serves well-aged steaks, a variety of grilled chicken dishes and grilled lobster and fish. The pan-seared prime rib and marinated flank steak are its signature dishes. The side dishes, such as the mashed potatoes with sautéed onions and the sweet potato fries are served family style. Frank's is popular and reservations are recommended.
Frank's Steaks
54 Lincoln Ave
Rockville Centre, NY
(516) 536-1500
frankssteaks.com
Dodici
Dodici features Northern Italian cuisine. It offers a luscious, comforting risotto with shrimp and pancetta, seasoned with a touch of wine and garlic. Another outstanding choice is the baked clams, with garlic, butter and parsley. Dodici is a bright, casual restaurant.
Dodici
12 North Park Ave
Rockville Centre, NY
(516) 764-3000
dodicirestaurant.com
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