Long Island

Over 50 Winter Long Island Restaurant Week Participants Already!

December 19, 2023 | Budget Gourmet

By: Megan Robinson

Get excited, Long Island Restaurant Week is back with its Winter 2024 edition January 28th through February 4th. Although there is still time before it begins, 51 restaurants are already on board. Check out a few of the early participants. Book your tables before they fill up!

Ruta Oaxaca

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Starting off with Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine, located in Patchogue, which serves authentic Oaxacan cuisine in a vibrant and unique setting. In addition to their Patchogue location, their location in Woodbury is also participating in Long Island Restaurant Week. Both locations were founded by owners and brothers Jose and Pedro Castillo, as well as brothers and chefs Carlos and Felipe Arellano. The Castillos and Arellanos wanted to bring Oaxacan cuisine to New York and honor the culinary traditions, such as a variety of moles. In addition to the delicious cuisine, the restaurants offer over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals and over 100 different types of tequila. With Ruta Oaxaca’s dishes being “home gourmet,” utilizing old-fashioned culinary methods with beautiful presentation, the restaurant will be sure to provide you with a magical dining experience. For Winter Long Island Restaurant Week, both Ruta Oaxaca locations are offering a two-course lunch for $24 and a three-course dinner for $39. For reservations for either location, visit their website: here.

Pasta Pasta

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The next participant is Pasta Pasta, located in Port Jefferson. The restaurant opened its doors in 1991 and has been serving Italian cuisine with an American twist to the residents of Port Jeff ever since. Given their name, they are known for their pasta dishes such as the beloved six cheese stuffed tortelloni or the seafood fra diavolo. In addition to their pasta dishes however, they offer a diverse menu featuring chicken, steak, the freshest fish available and pizzas. The restaurant is decorated in a casual and comfortable style of a Tuscan villa with the dining rooms boasting light wood accents. This family owned and operated restaurant is run by the Bowling family. Owner Debra Bowling has been waiting tables for over 20 years and recently purchased the eatery in 2019, which she operates with husband and children. For Winter Long Island Restaurant Week, Pasta Pasta of Port Jefferson is offering a three-course dinner menu for $39. If you are interested in making a reservation, visit their website: here.

Thom Thom

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Thom Thom, located in Wantagh, offers cuisine ranging from steak to sushi to Asian-accented entrees offered in a refined setting. The restaurant’s commitment to their community is to deliver quality food service at an incredible value using quality ingredients in every meal. All of their steaks offered are Angus or better, their shrimp are wild, not farm raised, and the tuna is sushi grade. Their stylishly casual dining room is a great environment to enjoy a good meal with family and friends. In addition to their sizzling menu, you will find contemporary cocktails, decadent desserts and just-right service at this restaurant. The restaurant serves an abundant menu with something everyone will enjoy ranging from their must try Kung Pao Calamari to the Ahi Tuna Tartare, to the Crazy Salmon roll, or their Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna entrée. Looking to get a steak? Add a broiled lobster tail to the order for a taste of the land and the sea. For Winter Long Island Restaurant Week, they are offering a three-course dinner for $39. To make a reservation, visit: here.

Prime 1024

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One last participant is Prime1024, located in Roslyn, which serves Italian cuisine in the heart of Roslyn Estates. Their vibrant eatery features an eclectic menu including handmade pastas, authentic hand tossed pizzas and perfectly cooked steaks. All of the items on their menu are expertly prepared using traditional Italian techniques and only the finest and freshest ingredients. Whether creating a fresh pasta or a prime porterhouse for two, their team delivers delicacies designed to meet your highest expectations and varied tastes. Their extensive menu features a wide variety of dishes such as steaks, seafood, pasta, pizzas, a raw bar, salads and pork chops. In addition, they offer varieties of beer, wine, spirits and specialty cocktails. This modern, upscale steakhouse is a must try for those looking for a good meal. For Winter Long Island Restaurant Week, Prime1024 of Roslyn is offering a two-course lunch menu for $24 and a three-course dinner for $46. If you are interested in visiting, make a reservation: here.

Whether you visit one of these restaurants or one of the other forty-three restaurants currently on the participants list, you are sure to eat a delicious meal. Make sure to visit LongIslandRestaurantWeek.com for the full list of participants, and check back weekly for more sign ups!

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