Our recent dinner for 4 was fabulous. Kudos to our server…read moreand entire wait staff. The expansion, more than doubling the seating space, makes for an amazing ambiance. Every entree was delicious, I enjoyed the Linguini with seafood. And every appetizer, especially the Zuchini and eggplant chips, thinly sliced and baked crisp to perfection. We're looking forward to returning.

So many good things to say about Philia. Stopped by the other day to try their $25 lunch special,…read moreand can't wait to go back. The restaurant is beautiful, stark white and ocean blue decor line the walls and give such a clean, oceanside feeling, despite being just off of Hempstead Tpke. It's spacious with a beautiful bar and plenty of tables. I enjoyed a crisp Aperol spritz, and they give complimentary pita that is warm and a dip to start. For the first course I had the patzaria, and they were some of the best beets I ever had, and the skordalia (garlic and almond spread) was the best compliment of flavors. The main was a showstopper. A beautiful whole branzino, perfectly filleted with lemon and capers was expertly cooked, refreshing and delicious! It came with a side of lemony potatoes but I also ordered the broccoli rabe with garlic and feta and was not disappointed. For dessert I had the cheesecake, which is absolutely made in house and creamy and rich. I forgot to take a picture I was so excited to enjoy it! If you're looking for authentic Greek flavors, a beautiful atmosphere and 5 star service, Philia is the place to go. Good job guys.

I would come back here in a heartbeat. Great grilled Mediterranean dishes. It's a great place to…read morebring family or friends and has a Turkish village vibe setting inside. Staff were so hospitable and offered suggestions for what to try. The salmon kebab was so juicy and fresh. Grilled veggies were amazing.

One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in Long Island that I've been to so far. The restaurant…read moreitself is absolutely beautiful as soon as you walk in. The owner was extremely friendly and very attentive. My best friend and I ordered the salad, the babaganoush, the chicken kebabs & I came back a second time with my boyfriend and he had the salmon. Everything here is absolutely delicious, all of it was cooked to perfection.

We found out at the table that we were restricted to a Mother's Day pre-fixed menu even though it…read morewas the day before Mother's Day'. Appetizers & salads were amazing! Everything was fresh & flavorful which made us look forward to our entrees. 4 rib eye steaks with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. Not a single flake of seasoning! No salt no pepper no garlic no butter no nothing! The nice waitress packed the almost untouched food for us while we waited for dessert. The options were cheesecake or ice cream. The ice cream was delicious. The cheesecake was still a little frozen on the inside. I will say the drinks were good but pricey & the ambiance was cool. Mostly likely a one and done for us.

Came here for lunch with a friend and I'll DEFINITELY be spinning the block!…read more They have an amazing lunch special with super cheap mimosas everyday. Perfect place to catch up & get lit on a budget. What was even better is that the food was amazing! I enjoyed everything I ate; from appetizer to entree. The drinks were also pretty tasty and strong enough for a big guy like me. Ambiance was very nice and elegant but still made you feel comfortable. The service was EXCELLENT! Shout out to the staff; they gave great recommend and consistently checked in on us although they were busy.

Came here a second time and was very pleased. One of my critiques last time was feeling…read moreclaustrophobic due to its smallness but they expanded 4 months ago making dining much more pleasant. A nice dining room, with excellent service and food was good. Lots of vegetarian options or should I say pescatarian options. We had the bronzino , halibut and tuna- all nicely prepared. Parking is in strip mall, can be a little tight. Reservations suggested especially on weekends, it does fill up.

Today I came back to Blue Waters to check out their happy hour in the renovated space. Prices on…read morethe food for happy hour didn't blow me away and they could use some work on the cocktails bjt the service per usual was friendly and we loved what we got to eat.i don't typically opt for wine or sangria but their white sangria is sweet but not too sweet. I really enjoyed it. They have an oyster happy hour. I'm always on the hunt for oyster happy hour. We also got the fried calamari which was nicely lightly breaded paired with a creamy basil sauce and classic red sauce. As well as tuna crudo. We did expect it to be just saw raw tuna but it had a creamy sauce on it. We enjoyed just different than expected. The crostini it came on was delightful. I would come again

Love this place! The service was exceptional and they even gave me a little gift for my birthday…read more I started with a ginger pomegranate cocktail which was amazing! I decided on the bronzino for dinner, it was flavorful but the star was the rice. Full of cinnamon and various spices. I couldn't get enough! Cannot wait to go back!

Fando Q had a pretty mid experience overall. The interior is definitely a highlight--fancy, clean,…read moreand comfortable--and the service was kind and attentive, which made the visit feel welcoming. But the food didn't really live up to the setting or price point. Considering there are quite a few Persian restaurants on Long Island, the dishes felt underwhelming in comparison, especially the meats, which came across as lacking depth of flavor and didn't stand out the way you'd expect given the cost. One thing I also found annoying was how the rice was served in a separate bowl next to the kebab--it made the whole thing kind of awkward to eat and less enjoyable than if it had been plated together. That said, the ice cream was actually really good and probably the strongest part of the meal--smooth, rich, and worth ordering on its own. Overall, it's a place with a nice atmosphere and solid service, but the food doesn't fully justify the hype or pricing, aside from the desserts.

Wow. What a find…read more First of all, the decor is beautiful: open spaces, super clean with plenty of seating. Service is smart and friendly. Everything we ordered was exceptional. We shared the cold dip sampler (taramasalata, babaganoush, tzatziki) and crispy eggplant and zucchini chips. Highly recommend both...the picky eater at the table (who literally eats no vegetables) couldn't stop eating the chips. Rave reviews of the Alaskan halibut and the pork chop. I had the Rocca avocado salad with grilled chicken. Again-excellent! Dessert? Chocolate mousse and custard - I tasted both and loved each option. The mousse was somehow rich, dark...yet "light" at the same time. The custard was warm and had a thin layer of phyllo dough with a drizzle of honey sauce. We arrived when it wasn't too busy on a week night; I'd recommend reservations on weekends. I'll definitely be back!

Came in for dinner on an early Friday evening. Love the decor and ambience of the place - the staff…read morewas also friendly so I had high hopes for the food. We started out strong with the crusty bread and feta spread (complimentary), but moving on from there everything was just mediocre. The spanakopita was tasty and I like the bigger chunks of spinach and feta, but the phyllo was soggy. The fried eggplant/zucchini crisp were fried well, but the seasoning wasn't distributed well. Some pieces were heavily seasoned and others were bland. The sauce was just ok, and for the price the portion was small compared to other Greek restaurants. We ordered a whole sea bass with lots of sides ( Horta, Orzo, and Greek Fries). The fish came out looking pretty promising, and it was fresh, but was sorely overcooked. For the price charged, and for a Greek restaurant, I expected the fish to be on point. While studded with capers, the fish was also under seasoned so you were forced to use the weak beurre blanc. I would have much preferred some good olive oil, salt, and herbs. The orzo in tomato sauce was tasty but tasted like an Italian dish. The Greek fries came out and to our surprise had no feta on it. I've personally never had Greek fries that came without feta. They were more Belgium styled fries, dusted with oregano and other dried herbs. It was fine, but just not Greek fries. The Horta was fresh but like the appetizer, the seasoning wasn't well distributed. There were pockets with lots of salt and while other bites landed bland. We walked out with a $170 check, ordering one beer and soda. For that kind of price, the food was not up to par with upscale Greek places. In short, Plori is just really overpriced mid Greek style food. I much rather hit up Astoria for some good Greek cuisine, or go down the street to Tasty Greek for some kebabs. Yes, the ambience was nice, but the price is just outrageous for what we had. PS the valet is also a scam. We tipped the man and he simply handed us our car keys and had us pick up our own car. Why do valet in a small lot if you're not going to valet my car? So odd, but I guess it's on brand with the restaurant. Lots of show, poor execution.

Excellent service as usual not just to me but to everyone else…read more We wanted to come back to this place so even if it was out of the way, we got to come here. This time I get just the lamb because it was so good last time when my son had it. It's a chunky cube instead of small tiny pieces. Allow you to enjoy the tenderness and the flavor. Portions are generous as well. Definitely the best halal I had in Long island so far (and I had tried other very popular and high rating halal place)

Now mind you, this review is based off of a DoorDash order...so take that into consideration. I saw…read morethis pop up on my DoorDash and decided to give it a try. I opted to order a cheesesteak with extra hot sauce and fries very crispy. Now I did notate this in the special instructions and also requested some sauces and told them this was my first time trying this, with that being said they did EXACTLY what I asked, so I would assume that the service here is great. The cheesesteak was perfection, the sub was very soft and perfectly held together the deliciously cooked cheesesteak which had the perfect amount of cheese and peppers in it. The fries remained crispy even after being delivered to me. The picture I'm including of the fries is after someone took a HUGE HANDFUL out so that means the portions for the fries was HUGE. The cheesesteak portion was the perfect amount of meat to bread ratio. Everything being said, this place was delicious. I would love to try everything on their menu. This might be one of those new go to spots for me. Oh they also gave me a side of their special sauce I guess, which was also incredible!

Ordered takeout for a small group of us and was NOT disappointed and was actually more impressed…read morethan expected. It was 6 of us but ordered (2) platters (which is meant for 2) + hummus + fries. The platters were packed. They came with ample of each protein (chicken gyro, lamb gyro, grilled chicken), really buttery rice pilaf with peas, soft yummy pita, and potatoes. The hummus was cooked well and authentic and then the side of fries was perfectly crispy and flavorful. We still had plenty of leftovers so it definitely is a great value and flavor was 5 stars even when heated up afterwards :)

This location is permanently closed as of Saturday 3/29/25 …read more Do use the online ordering system and it is a shame to see them go because they did have good food