Omakase in a hibachi restaurant?? YES!! A friend recommended this place and I have to admit I was a…read morelittle nervous because I would not expect high quality sushi in a hibachi place. When I think of hibachi, I think of Benihana, which I feel is not really authentic Japanese but Americanized food. Kind of like Panda Express for Chinese food. But I trust this friend so we went with them. My wife and my wedding anniversary was coming up so we told them and they prepared a special setting with rose petals and also a special dessert. So nice!! Omakase means to leave it up to the chef on what to eat and the chef's selections were amazing! Lobster, sweet shrimp, Uni, A5 wagyu, fatty tuna and other delicious selections. We also had a sake they recommended, which went so well with the food. The complimentary dessert was probably my favorite. All in all, a great meal. We just had omakase at Inatome recently and if i had to pick the best, I would probably say Inatome but it is very close. Sasa is much easier to get to so if you don't want to drive to Valley Stream, go to Sasa. TIP: make sure you make reservations in advance because they have to procure the seafood for the omakase.

I was the only one in my group of 7 to get sushi instead of teppanyaki, and I paid for it. I was…read moresick as a dog all night. I should have known when I saw the place was empty on a Friday night. We were one of three tables occupied. I had the sweet heart roll. It look pretty. But had little flavor. On a positive note, service was good, the salad dressing was tasty, and the shrimp were large and fresh.

Yummmyyyy amazing tteobokki and great place for a fun date. I would order something more on the…read moreplain side to dip in the tteobokki sauce when you're done

Arrived at 8:05 PM expecting to dine in since the restaurant is listed as closing at 9:00 PM, but…read morewe were turned away and told they were no longer seating. I understand that kitchens may close before posted hours, but there was no notice of a last seating time anywhere. It's frustrating when the listed hours don't reflect actual availability. Clear communication about last call or seating times would make a big difference.

I have been here many times over the years and always enjoy their creative dish options and…read moreinteresting flavor combinations. The staff is great and there is a lovely bar area in the front. Nice outdoor space in the back during warmer weather. Excellent drinks and a causal yet elevated vibe.

They serve only small bites, so we ended up ordering several dishes, all ofn which wer delicious…read more Our server, I think his name was Sal , was very personable. Service was fast. I would recommend it and go again.

Came here to celebrate a shower…read more The host we're super friendly and above and beyond accommodating for our party size The service was top notch h Our server, Milton was super attentive and friendly Food was delicious (but super over priced) $50 for a lobster roll?! The ambiance was excellent

Really disappointed with our experience at The Lake House, especially since we were there…read morecelebrating my 50th birthday. When we arrived, we sat at our outdoor table for at least 10 minutes without being acknowledged by any waitstaff. Once our waiter finally came over, we placed our entire order right away. I mentioned that it was my milestone birthday and later asked if he could take a quick photo of us, and he simply said no. He also barely checked in on our table throughout the meal. The busboys, however, were wonderful--attentive, friendly, and honestly provided the best service of the evening. The menu was very heavy for the summer. Ordered the filet and it came with Brussels and mashed. We live on Long Island with the best produce. Lean into the fresh summer veggies. The lobster tail was so salty. It tasted like a salt lick. There also seemed to be an issue with the outdoor tables, as at least three glasses broke during our dinner. We spent a significant amount of money and chose The Lake House because we wanted to celebrate a special occasion. Unfortunately, nothing about the service made the evening feel special. For a milestone birthday, it was incredibly disappointing. I don't think we'll be back.

This has been on my list for a while, and I'm glad I finally got to try it! Rustic Root is a…read morefarm-to-table restaurant, and I love that they write who they partner with on their giant chalkboard. I made a reservation for two on a Saturday night, and the restaurant was pretty busy, but they had our table ready even though we arrived 30 minutes early. Our server was Evelyn, and she was so sweet and she helped us when we were trying to decide between two desserts and three appetizers. We ordered: - Spring Salad (5/5) this tasted so good with the fresh mango, the snap peas, and the carrot ginger dressing. - Faroe Islands Salmon (5/5) I only tasted the rice, and not the salmon itself, but the rice was so good, and I just kept on stealing more from the plate. - Roasted-Half Chicken (4/5) This was my own entrée, and I loved how the chicken was crispy, and I also really liked the garlic mashed potatoes, but the only thing that I did not think worked well with the dish was the swiss chard. I think it would've tasted better with spinach. - Strawberry Cheesecake (4/5) this was surprisingly very light for a cheesecake, we ended up finishing all of it, and the whipped cream was really good. The strawberries were not my favorite, I kind of wish that they were just fresh slices of strawberries, but to each their own. All in all, this was a super solid meal, there's plenty of parking, and the restaurant is quite spacious, and the single bathrooms are also pretty large.

Rustic Root was a real disappointment, especially given the atmosphere and the expectations we had…read moregoing in. We started with the baby back ribs. Unfortunately, the meat had an oddly gamey flavor that immediately raised questions about the quality or freshness. The sauce itself was decent, but it wasn't enough to save the ribs. For entrées, we ordered the steak frites and the half chicken. The steak was maybe a 5/10, and that's being generous. The meat itself was underwhelming, and the accompanying steak sauce actually made matters worse rather than complementing it. Even stranger was the side salad, which somehow had a noticeable fishy smell and taste--definitely not something you expect from a fresh salad. The half chicken was easily the biggest disappointment. It had an unpleasant flavor that came across as spoiled or rotten, to the point where it was difficult to eat. The potatoes alongside it were about a 4/10--bland and forgettable. Overall, much of the food had the taste and texture of something that had been frozen and reheated rather than freshly prepared. Ironically, the fries may have been the best thing we ate all night. Then again, fries are a pretty low bar to clear--and thankfully, they managed not to mess those up. The restaurant was also a bit chilly inside, which didn't help the experience. And on a less serious note, the Diet Coke deserves a mention. Put it next to a McDonald's Diet Coke--and we all know McDonald's is the gold standard--and this one is just sad. I don't enjoy leaving overly negative reviews, but when you're paying restaurant prices, there should be a baseline expectation of freshness and quality. Between the questionable ribs, fishy salad, poor steak, and especially the chicken, this meal fell well below that standard. Food: 3/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Fries: Somehow the MVP

I visited Nunzi's for a work managers outing, and it was such a great experience! We ordered a…read morevariety of dishes to share, which made it fun to try a little bit of everything. The atmosphere gave chic, upscale vibes while still feeling comfortable. The bartender was amazing and made every drink to perfection,seriously impressive! And the espresso martini? Absolutely to die for. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely go back!

First off the ambiance is wonderful, I loveeee the cleaning and design of the place, great visual…read moreaesthetics. The appetizers were very unique and tasty. The food was typical American Italian food. The spicy vodka sauce was actually delicious, but I felt like the price did not match the quality of the food. Our server was wonderful. He even let me change the sauce in my pasta, which was very sweet and he actually was a great server because there was about 18 of us driving him crazy lol

Amazing food. Good ambience, service and attention to detail. I would definitely recommend this…read moreplace

It's the same as all the other Shed restaurants. Came for lunch with a friend, we each got a burger…read moreand a cocktail. We walked in with no reservation during the week at about 3 pm and sat no problem. The burgers and sandwich's are all à la carte so if you want fries you need to add. We shared regular fries and sweet potato, both were great. Same with our burgers, cooked perfectly to order and really tasty! Really cute, chic, little place for a quick easy bite that has casual food elevated.

I honestly don't understand the hype around Restorations Kitchen & Cocktails. I've given this place…read moreseveral chances, hoping each visit would be better than the last, but unfortunately I've been disappointed every time. The biggest issue is the wait. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, the food takes far longer than expected. Takeout orders are routinely 15 minutes or more past the quoted pickup time, which is frustrating when you're planning your day around their estimate. Service has also been inconsistent. The waitstaff often seems disorganized, and communication regarding delays is lacking. I understand restaurants get busy, but after multiple visits, the same problems keep occurring. The food is decent, but not enough to make up for the long waits and repeated service issues. After giving this restaurant several opportunities, I don't see myself return

This place for sure deserves 5 stars - while it's a local downtown…read morerestaurant/bar, the service is amazing !! We arrived about an hour prior to closing, there were still plenty of people dining. Our server Patrick A+ he was so knowledgeable about the menu - and just seemed really happy, even with it being the end of his shift. All his suggestions were spot on. He made sure to tell us about the restaurants charitable donation program (which I feel makes me want to support this business even more) as it neared closing time - we told Patrick we would hurry up - he told us take our time and not to feel rushed. Ok the food, was so good and the portions were filling. This will for sure be on my rotation

Excellent meal. Great service. Grilled Spanish octopus was amazing. Veal was excellent and so…read morewas wife's stuffed pork chop. Great great meal overall. Service was great. We went early because we were seeing a show. 5:30 pm on a Friday. So restaurant wasn't busy at all yet. What was a little frustrating was that waiter came over three times to get main dinner order. I don't understand the rush. We were eating the appetizer and almost done. No indication that we were in a rush. Yet he felt the need to come over again and interrupt to get the dinner order. As opposed to letting us finish the appetizer, clear table. And then come back. I know it's ingrained to flip tables. But come on. Otherwise. Highly recommend

Definitely enjoyed the food here at Nola. Very nice quiet place with a fire place in the dining…read moreroom. Staff was very nice and accommodating. I got the Italian Sushi for appetizer. There was plenty to share which was great. For dinner I got the Short Ribs, they were tender and bursting with flavor. I was so full unfortunately and wasn't able to finish everything so I took it to go and it still tasted great the next day .

This place is a true Flushing-style hole-in-the-wall gem! Brian, my server, mentioned that the…read morestaff drives over an hour from Queens to Deer Park just to work here--which says a lot about their dedication. The menu is wild in the best way: everything from cheeseburger egg rolls and loaded General Tso's Chicken Fries (yes, as appetizers!) to classic dishes like Mapo Tofu Special and Tomato and Egg. Even the desserts stand out--Chocolate Walnut Bao and Mille Crepe Cake? Yes, please. Their lunch specials are a steal at only $8.99. Last time, I tried the Crab Rangoons, which were incredibly tasty and perfectly crispy. Today, I had the Cantonese-style wonton soup, which had that delicate thin dough I love. They've only been open for a year, but it's always packed whenever I come by. The word is definitely out: this is hands down the best Chinese takeout in town.

I do not recommend this place. All of the pork in the pork fried rice were old pieces of dried,…read moredark in color pork that did not look appetizing at all. How can a business give a customer food like this that we pay good money for. I Will not be returning.