What’s good for the stomach is good for the soul, don’t you know? That must mean Soul food is the best cure for a bad day! Nothing says home-style south of the Mason Dixon line like a heaping serving of barbecued ribs, smothered pork and baked chicken. We bring you this year’s winners for Best Soul Food and Southern Restaurant on Long Island.
Long Islanders Voted Big Daddy’s Restaurant in Massapequa Best Soul Food / Southern Restaurant on Long Island!
1 Big Daddy’s Restaurant
1A Park Lane, Massapequa. 516-799-8877 www.bigdaddysny.com
Let the South rise again! You don’t have to cross the Mason Dixon line to get a taste of Dixie. Just go to Massapequa, where Big Daddy’s Restaurant is known for its Southern hospitality, reasonable prices and New Orleans-style cooking. This wonderful place is perfect for Long Islanders who crave Creole jambalaya, live entertainment and some good down- home fun and food.
2 L.L. Dent Southern Restaurant
221 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-0940. www.lldent.com
3 R.S. Jones
153 Merrick Ave., Merrick. 516-378-7177. www.rsjones.com