This restaurant is a staple in my family and I am shocked I have not written a review. I have eaten here countless times. The food is consistently delicious and the service is always good. It's a large restaurant, very pretty. Had a bar area and a private room. I actually had my bay shower here. Was fantastic. Everyone had the best time. I will write this review for this past Sunday night's dinner. There were 8 of us. We were seared right away with our reservation. Server came with menus and had my daughters high chair set up upon arrival at the table along with a kids menu and crayons. I think they have an updated kids menu and it's pretty large. My daughter ordered the organic chicken with French fries. She enjoyed it. It came with apple juice and ice cream. She was thrilled to have the ice cream at the end. My grandmother and I ordered the grilled jumbo shrimp. Was delicious! I loved the spinach and the perfectly crispy potatoes. My grandmother loved hers as well. My grandfather and father ordered the scallops. They both thoroughly enjoyed their meal and where so happy to have 8+ scallops. They felt it was a good portion. My mom ordered an eggplant pasta that she really enjoyed. My husband ordered the veal parmesan. It came with pasta on the side. He ate everything and loved it, but was full. My grandparents split a brownie with ice cream for dessert, was very good. The coffee ice cream was the perfect pairing for it. Will be back again and again read more

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Was there last night with my brothers and my son. The restaurant choice wasn't mine. It was one of my brothers, he had passed it recently and thought we should try it. The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is classic. They have a Tremendous parking lot, which is always a plus. My cocktail was very good. Our first bread basket, everything in it was stale. Or maybe they made up the bread basket at 11 o'clock in the morning and served it to us at 6 PM. Either way it wasn't a good representation. All of us were extremely happy with all of the food that we ordered, props to the kitchen. I ordered a bowl of tomato orzo soup and it was funny because maybe, and this is not an exaggeration, there were three or four orzo in the entire bowl. No problem I used a little of the stale bread and it was delicious. Now the bad part. Our waiter was probably the worst server any of us have had in many years. This guy wanted to be anywhere else but at our table. We did eat the first bread basket and had to ask him four times for a second basket, which came out so late that it was a waste. Regarding that second bread basket, everything in it was fresh. There was one guy walking around who looked like a manager and looked like he just finished a round at Cherry Valley. Maybe he was a manager, but he never came over to our table either because had he I would have informed him. He just walked into the dining room every 16 minutes to give the managerial look and go back to doing Lord knows what. Anyway, another good restaurant where the back of the house is outstanding and the front of the house needs to get their act together. My brother said they would not come back, but the food was very good and so was the atmosphere. Can't say definitely but I might give it another shot. read more

Jonathan's Restaurant - Our waiter - Mediterranean Near Me - Garden City Park, New York

Great place for Passover dinner! They have a Passover 3 course prix-fixe menu for the first two nights. It includes a mini seder plate, matzah, chopped liver, gefilte fish. It was very busy the first night, including a large table of over 20 people in a semi-private room. Loved to see it! There are no haggadahs given here. I saw some groups bring their own and it was fun to overhear them going through the seder steps. (We did not bring a haggadah.) The matzah ball soup - the matzah ball was very good but the broth didn't have much flavor. Tasted the celery etc more than chicken broth. Everything else was very delicious! The beet salad is one of our favorite dishes. Our Passover menu mains: brisket, salmon salmon. (One person also had the ribeye that was on the regular menu and said it was amazing. ) We had one of each of the Passover desserts (flourless chocolate cake, warm apple cobbler) and they were SO GOOD that I wish I had more room to eat more of them! Cons: our waitress didn't know how to pronounce "seder" and pronounced it like "cedar". Bread was automatically put on our table instead of asking if we want matzah instead. One of the staff took our seder plate without confirming if we were done with it (we only wanted our appetizer plates replaced.) I told the waitress not to bother replacing it at this point (though I wish I asked for more haroset), but said to let the staff know for other guests benefit that it should probably stay on the table until the end. read more

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Came here for a wedding event. The ambiance was pretty but the servers were really slow with everything except the drinks lol. We just had Shirley temples. Bread basket was small for the table of people. The cornbread and butter was good.. The house salad was okay it needed a little more dressing. The chicken Marsala was honestly pretty disappointing and took more than an hour to appear. The gravy needed some help and they should have added mashed potatoes or something more substantial than just a few wedges. Also they only have two chicken strips. Veggies were tasteless. My SO had the shrimp risotto but they only gave 4 piece shrimp and a ton of rice. Cappucino was good and came with a small almond biscotti. I would not go back for special events here it seemed fancy but food quality was not up there. read more

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Had a wonderful experience at Jonathan's Restaurant. The restaurant was clean, welcoming, and family-friendly, with attentive service from the moment we arrived. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with generous portions that made the meal feel like a great value. The atmosphere was lively without being overwhelming, making it a perfect spot for both families and casual gatherings. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with excellent food, great service, and a comfortable setting--we'll definitely be back! read more

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Surprisingly this place is still popular and packed on a Wednesday evening. Did notice thst the clientele was of the senior set. The huge selection is sure to please any picky eater. It was packed prob because it was lobster nt. Unfortunately I didn't notice the price. I had the Linguini al pescatore which was a generous portion of shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops. It was delish. Service could be improved but it was a busy nt. Had to ask server to clean up table from mate's errant runaway rigatoni and bread crumbs and refill water. I was still munching on the bread when the busboy quickly snatched away the bread basket. Oh well, prob didn't need the extra calories anyway. read more

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This is my absolute favorite brunch spot for Sundays! Everything that I have ordered has been delicious. The waiters are always super friendly and professional. I have also attended private events at this location as well. Their rooms are great for the most intimate to larger size parties. Give them a try you won't be disappointed. read more

Great food, just served too fast. Coconut Martini very nice. Rope Mussels tiny but tasty. Char grilled Octapus and Calamari- Salad highly flavorful. Friend's Bronzino delicious as was my decaf Cappuccino. Rice Pudding was nasty. Upon arriving home violent diarrhea. read more

Came for brunch today, the servers are friendly and attentive! We love to sit in the lounge area; today my friend got to watch two games while his wife and I ate and enjoyed mimosa specials. They offer organic salmon! Lots of parties all the time here as they have several rooms that can be closed off. Food is consistently good. The feeling that you are home is what brings us back. read more

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Went here for Sunday brunch with friends. Restaurant was very busy but we had made a reservation (highly suggested!). Lots of good options depending on how hungry you are. Prices are fair and service is friendly. Overall feel is of a popular place with good food. Diners skew a little older (meaning not many little kids) which makes for good table conversation. Have returned and enjoyed dining here multiple times. read more

Made a reservation,told person it was for my birthday. All 4 of us were seated in a closed off dreary room,I had wanted to be seated in the open main area. Wait staff seemed new did not tell us sides that are offered with lobster day special,my lobster was supposed to be steamed.It was broiled.Did not return it would be a long wait. Food was substantial & fine.Except it really was not 3 courses,1 salad,lobster+ 2 veggie,what happened to the third part?Waiter did not give desert menu for 2 orders that included deserts,someone else finally did. No one even acknowledged my birthday. I was so looking foward going here and celebrating. Things should be looked at by owners and pay closer attention to issues. read more

Have not been here in a bit but it was always good with a great menu! Worth trying if you never went!

We had a good brunch experience several months back but when we went for dinner the other day, it was a bit of a miss. Crab cakes were pretty tiny and not the freshest. The salmon burger was just ok. The Cornbread also wasn't as good or warm as it was for brunch. Paella was probably the best dish we had and my spicy cucumber margarita was delicious. Service was adequate, ambiance was nice. It's spacious and comfortable. read more

The bar atmosphere at Jonathon's the second and I'm similar to that of New York City. Gary and Elvin make you feel welcome. Experience bartenders. The food was well done properly plated. A long time establishment who has not lost their way You should go ! read more

As always, the staff were incredibly kind, the food was delicious, and the memories made here were even better. A good time filled with great conversations--truly irreplaceable. Thank you for the wonderful service! read more

Came her for a late. working lunch. It was not busy so we were seated quickly. They have a 3 course lunch special. And their menu is not too overwhelming but there seemed to be something on there for everyone. O had the Buffalo spring rolls. It was light and cheesy could of used a little more seasoning for me on the chicken itself. but not bad over all they don't carry ranch which was a disappointment for me cause I do not like blue cheese. I had the pecan crusted chicken salad. It was pretty good again the chicken itself was a little bland a could have been more seasoned. At the start they have there corn breads those were delicious. Service was good and attentive. Place is very nice and good for conversation. I would come again. read more

Love love love this restaurant! It's our go-to place whether we want to go to somewhere formal or informal and I had the best baby shower there! read more

Soo im not sure how to rate this establishment . I use to always drive past it and always thought how cute. Finally came here for a family birthday dinner. Hostess was friendly and nice. Reservation was made and we were seated promptly. When we were seated our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We were a large party so I can understand any frustrations. Our waiter had help from another waiter who had a very interesting personality who seemed to get mad when we changed the order. We had told him we had a birthday and expected a candle when the dessert came... no candle. I'm not sure what direction is given to the busboys/support staff, but it needs work. The bus boys were rapidly cleaning the table all throughout our meals. Is this a sign for us to leave? As far as the food, it is okay... nothing amazing. We ordered the Duck, Salmon, Eggplant Parm, and Penne alla Vodka. Salmon was highly reviewed. read more

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Wait service had a lot to be desired Never came by to see if we needed anything. Food was average at best. 1st and last time spending money there read more

A solid restaurant, but nothing special. The staff from the hostess to the waiter and busboy are all friendly and nice. The food is ok. Baked clams tasty but not remarkable. Paella Valencia rice was very tasty, but the seafood was overcooked. The dessert was fair at best and not worth the price. Please note that nothing was bad, but there are too many better options out there. read more

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Came here for a celebration. Interior was nice. Busy was a good sign. Service was lack luster. Food, mediocre at best. Experience overall could've been better. Not recommended. read more

Came here for dinner and had a pleasant experience. I was with a large group and we all ordered appetizers, entrees and a dessert. I ordered the veal parm which was good, although they forgot my pasta so I had to remind them about that, but otherwise it was tasty and crisp. The sauce is a bit on the sweater side. For dessert I got the chocolate ganache cake which was a HUGE portion, but I think the cake was a bit dry. Service was ok. Food came out quickly but after we were server, we weren't really checked up on and the place wasn't that busy either. Overall, it was a positive experience. The restaurant itself is quite lovely. Would come back. read more

Jonathan's Restaurant - Chocolate Ganache Cake - Mediterranean Near Me - Garden City Park, New York

The paella was great. The seafood was cooked to perfection. The flavor was on point. The skirt steak was delicious. The service was spot on. I found a great new place!!! read more

Jonathan's Restaurant - Skirt steak - Mediterranean Near Me - Garden City Park, New York

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Was invited to eat with people from work. Did not know what to expect. The building looks like a fancy restaurant and maybe it is. The food was just ok. Had pot roast not anything special beyond diner quality, potatoes and vegetables just marginal flavor. Caesar salad was best part of food. I do have to say service was great. Not the greatest experience but would give it another try read more

I've been coming here for years with my grandparents and extended family. We went last night for my father's birthday. Wow the menu has become more expensive. I ordered the halibut which was seasoned and cooked well could've had a bit more veggies but the spinach and mash were good. For appetizer we had the goat cheese salad which everyone enjoyed. I had the espresso brownie for dessert and it was pretty satisfying . Forgot to take pictures this time . The service was done with a smile and the ambiance here is decent . read more

Easter Sunday dinner with family. Food was delicious and the service was great. Have been here many times over the years. This place never disappoints me! read more

Love this place, Class act. The food is excellent; portions are just enough. The service is good. A wonderful experience always.

Low-key restaurant that can accommodate a large party and much smaller... there are multiple rooms, a main dining room, and bar. The food is consistently good and the service and staff are accommodating. I definitely recommend it. read more

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Came here for a celebration dinner so can really only speak to the catering menu. First, I'm not sure which menu was chosen but looking at the options online even the cheapest option is quite pricey for what we got, so that was surprising. Started with a bread basket. This was nothing special. There was a strange yellow bread I wasn't familiar with that dominated the basket. The Caesar salad was fine, a little over-dressed and very underwhelming in the plating/appearance. Went with the salmon. This had a nice crisp to the outside and was seasoned nicely. Again, the plating of this left a lot to be desired with the three potatoes, 7 string beans, and 2 carrots. The service at first was pretty attentive to water/etc., but this quieted down as the meal went on. The wine list has a good variety and is actually pretty reasonably priced. Overall, it was a very midlevel fine meal. I probably wouldn't plan a celebration for myself there but would attend others there. read more

I had my daughter's bridal shower here and the service was excellent before and throughout the event. They answered all calls prior and helped me set up , and had 2 servers exclusively for us. The food was excellent , the tables were set up perfectly and everyone had a wonderful time read more

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My best friend and I went to Jonathan's for Restaurant Week. The food was amazing. We enjoyed it so much. It was hands down the best chicken Marsala I've ever tasted. The service was great. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The spacing of the tables were great and you felt like you had privacy. I will definitely go back to dine again. read more

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Jonathan's has become our family's go-to for special occasions! Consistently delicious meals, great ambiance and the nicest wait staff! Would highly recommend every time! read more

I drove by Jonathan's Restaurant and Catering multiple times over the past year and decided to try it for lunch. Ambience: table cloth, contemporary and modern. Wet clean and upscale feeling. The dining rooms are partitioned into separate smaller sections. We were seated in an area with 10 other tables. Food: traditional American/Italian/German? fare ... We ordered: Cornbread - complimentary and delicious! Baked Clams - 6 clams served in a pool of butter. Each clam is garnished with a piece of bacon. 4/5 Fried Calamari - moist and crunchy, but a little lacking in flavor. 3/5 Schnitzel - thin and perfectly battered and fried. Covered in mushroom gravy. 4/5 read more

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Food ok. Long wait for cornbread refill. Gave wrong leftover bags/ doggie bags to several in our party. When calling to speak with manager, person on phone asked is that it?? And why didn't we call next day??? ( We hadn't opened the container yet!!As if it was our fault!! read more

Enjoyed our first experience at Jonathan's very much. The bread basket had a nice selection of different breads. The regular menu is extensive but choose mostly from the special menu. My duck tacos and lamb shank were superb. My husband enjoyed his grilled seafood appetizer and the shrimp and crab risotto special. Very nice selection of cocktails. The icing on the cake was our server Billy. Very personable young man who was extremely accommodating. 5 stars just for him!! read more

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Jonathan's Restaurant is one amazing place. I don't exactly how long they've been here but the last thing I remember in its' place was Howard Johnsons. They are a fixture in our community and a constant participant in our charitable causes. Mix that with great food and that is a sure fire recipe for success. They have a great bar room which is the perfect place to hangout before dinner as well as after dinner or to just stop by and meet some friends before heading home. The are very conveniently located on Jericho Turnpike just west of Herrick's Rd. They have a parking lot behind the restaurant. Your greeted by a smiling hostess as soon as you walk in. They can get pretty busy so we always make reservations. Our last meal was during restaurant week. As always, we entered said hello, got checked in and were seated pretty quickly. There is a certain electricity in the air at Johnathans. People come here to really enjoy the dining experience, not just the great food. It's easy during restaurant week as the special menu's get a little shorter. We started the evening with a buffalo chicken spring roll and a pear salad. I just love the pairing of the gorgonzola cheese with the sweet pear just work so well together. Two delicious appetizers. My wife had the Chicken Marsala while I had the broiled Cod. Both of these dishes were so perfectly cooked. The cod, while a simple fish had such a great taste of the wine-butter sauce. The Chicken Marsala was tender, well cooked and has a amazing rich-tasty marsala sauce. I am sure we would have passed on dessert if it wan't for restaurant week. But hey, you can't turn away a Johnathan's dessert. My wife and I shared an Apple Cobble (YUM) and a whipped Chocolate Mousse, also a solid YUM. The service was impeccable throughout the entire dinner. The only thing I realized when we left is that we don't come here enough. Guess we'll have to break that habit. KUDOs to the team at Johnathan's read more

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Came for lunch. 100% better than dinner. Loved my chooped salad with shrimp, lemon dressing delish. Hubby's $29 3 course lunch he loved - salmon cake, orrechiette with grilled veggies and burrata plus rice pudding. Lunch it is! read more

Tricky review to write - if I'm rating on drinks and appetizers, it's an easy 5. If I'm rating on the mains, it's probably more like a 2. The Apple Cider Sangria is worth the trip alone - it is absolutely delicious! One of the most enjoyable drinks I've ever ordered. The Caesar salad and buffalo chicken spring rolls were also phenomenal. For the main, I had the chicken caprese and while I asked for no balsamic, I didn't realize that would mean it would literally just be chicken, mozzarella, and tomato with no sauce whatsoever (not the basil olive oil as advertised either) - making it pretty bland. My friend had the rigatoni melanzone and the sauce was very watery knocking down the flavor of the dish. Lesson learned - go heavy on the apps! read more

Jonathan's Restaurant - Apple cider sangria - Mediterranean Near Me - Garden City Park, New York

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This is a beautifuly decorated restaurant with delicious food. We have been loyal customers for many years, the food, service and ambiance are always amazing. read more

Jonathan's Restaurant - Highly recommend all their salads and the calamari. - Mediterranean Near Me - Garden City Park, New York

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This restaurant is a classic. Even without reservations - they will try to accommodate you. The food is always prepared well & is always served hot & fresh. read more