01
OB
Oyster Bay
2 Spring
The polished all-around occasion pick
A seasonal modern-American dining room with four- and six-course formats, detailed service, and one of Long Island's strongest current fine-dining profiles.94/100
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Dining · Long Island, New York Updated Aug. 8, 2026
Current dining guide · 2026
Best restaurants in Long Island
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A special-occasion-focused Long Island list balancing cooking, consistency, hospitality, setting, and how distinctive the experience feels. It spans Nassau, western Suffolk, the South Shore, and the East End rather than treating one neighborhood as the whole island.
IMPORTANT CONTEXTMenus, prices, hours, and reservation policies change. Check the restaurant directly before making plans, especially for allergies or accessibility needs.
02
SJ
St. James
eatMOSAIC
The most adventurous tasting menu
Its nightly-changing five-course surprise menu creates a distinctive chef-led experience, with dietary preferences handled during the reservation process.92/100
0 votes
03
EH
East Hampton
The 1770 House
The timeless East End experience
A historic inn pairing a candlelit, seasonally driven dining room with a more relaxed tavern, giving it unusual range for an East End destination.92/100
0 votes
04
N
Northport
Maroni Cuisine
The personality-packed Italian original
The chef's tasting experience and signature Italian-American dishes deliver a singular, intimate meal that feels unlike a conventional fine-dining room.89/100
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05
BS
Bay Shore
The LakeHouse
The waterfront crowd-pleaser
Contemporary American cooking, a Great South Bay setting, and flexible indoor, tavern, lounge, and deck spaces make it especially strong for groups and celebrations.89/100
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THE SCORING
HOW ALL FIVE SCORED
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
Keep the criteria fixedSwipe to compare all five →
| Criterion | #12 Spring | #2eatMOSAIC | #3The 1770 House | #4Maroni Cuisine | #5The LakeHouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 95 | 92 | 92 | 87 | |
| 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 88 | |
| 96 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 87 | |
| 94 | 88 | 98 | 84 | 96 | |
| 82 | 86 | 77 | 83 | 86 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 94.0 | 92.4 | 91.5 | 89.4 | 88.5 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 94 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 89 |
#1
94/1002 Spring
AI baseline94.0
Community0.0
Published94
#2
92/100eatMOSAIC
AI baseline92.4
Community0.0
Published92
#3
92/100The 1770 House
AI baseline91.5
Community0.0
Published92
#4
89/100Maroni Cuisine
AI baseline89.4
Community0.0
Published89
#5
89/100The LakeHouse
AI baseline88.5
Community0.0
Published89
Food · 35%Technique, ingredient quality, balance, and menu identity.
HEAD TO HEAD
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Select any two contenders above.
We’ll line up what matters.
CONTENDER
OB
Oyster Bay
942 Spring
SJ
St. James
92eatMOSAIC
Location
Oyster Bay
St. James
Format
Prix fixe · tasting
Five-course surprise
Best for
Milestone dinners
Curious diners
Price signal
$$$$
$$$$
Reservations
Plan ahead
Often weeks ahead
OB
Oyster Bay
94/1002 Spring
SJ
St. James
92/100eatMOSAIC
Location
Oyster Bay
St. James
Format
Prix fixe · tasting
Five-course surprise
Best for
Milestone dinners
Curious diners
Price signal
$$$$
$$$$
Reservations
Plan ahead
Often weeks ahead
WHY THIS ORDER?THE RECEIPTS,
THE RECEIPTS,
NOT THE MYSTERY.
Food and menu execution carry 35% of the score, sustained critical and diner acclaim 25%, hospitality 15%, setting 15%, and accessibility/value 10%. This is a curated baseline, not a claim that one restaurant fits every budget, cuisine preference, or occasion.
THE SCORING
HOW ALL FIVE SCORED
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
Keep the criteria fixedSwipe to compare all five →
| Criterion | #12 Spring | #2eatMOSAIC | #3The 1770 House | #4Maroni Cuisine | #5The LakeHouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 95 | 92 | 92 | 87 | |
| 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 88 | |
| 96 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 87 | |
| 94 | 88 | 98 | 84 | 96 | |
| 82 | 86 | 77 | 83 | 86 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 94.0 | 92.4 | 91.5 | 89.4 | 88.5 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 94 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 89 |
#1
94/1002 Spring
AI baseline94.0
Community0.0
Published94
#2
92/100eatMOSAIC
AI baseline92.4
Community0.0
Published92
#3
92/100The 1770 House
AI baseline91.5
Community0.0
Published92
#4
89/100Maroni Cuisine
AI baseline89.4
Community0.0
Published89
#5
89/100The LakeHouse
AI baseline88.5
Community0.0
Published89
Food · 35%Technique, ingredient quality, balance, and menu identity.