Traditionally, people divulged in their appetizer before their main course to well, appetize their stomachs for the following course. However, nowadays true food aficionados know the pre-meal before the main meal is just as important. Dear eaters, we present to you this year’s winners of Best Appetizer on Long Island.
Long Islanders Voted Shandon Court in East Islip Best Appetizer on Long Island
1. Shandon Court—Baked Seafood
115 E. Main St., East Islip. 631-581-5678. www.shandoncourt.com
A stand-out choice from the diverse bar menu of this a family-owned and operated Long Island favorite is the Baked Seafood, a delicious medley that melts in your mouth with every single bite. The work of international award-winning chef Piers Stringer, this dish it’s served hot off the press with true Irish hospitality at its finest!
2. Rachel’s Waterside Grill—Tuna Nachos
281 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-546-0050. rachelswatersidegrill.com
This appetizer features fresh avocado and spicy tuna tartare served on top of crispy rice paper “nachos.” Tossed with a chipotle ginger aioli and sprinkled with Nori ribbons, this appetizer never lasts long at a table.
3. King Umberto Pizzeria & Restaurant – Fried Capellini
1343 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont. 516-352-8391. www.kingumberto.com
The restaurant is known for this delicious dish, which consists of angel hair pasta and cheese formed into patties and deep fried. There is no other appetizer on Long Island as unique as Fried Capellini.
NATIONAL Cheesecake Factory—Avocado Rolls
Multiple Locations. www.thecheesecakefactory.com
