Just one short block from the beach, Minnesota’s has got you covered with American fare, a focus on seafood, and a large bar area and outdoor patio. Chill here after being in the sun all day long.
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959 West Beech Street, Long Beach
516-432-4080
Billed as “Long Island’s premiere live music venue”, The Inn also has a restaurant that boasts nightly specials like Taco Tuesdays with $1 tacos and $3.50 Dos Equis, and Extended Happy Hour Fridays, with cheap-ass drinks and 2 for 1 entrees from 7pm – 10pm.
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943 West Beech Street, Long Beach
516-432-9499
Just up the block from the beach, George Martin’s Grillfire has got something for everyone: they accommodate large and small parties, have free delivery and a bar where you can get your drink on. You may not run into the 5th Beatle while you’re here, but you WILL get a discount on your order (including booze) when you show your Quiksilver Pro NY press pass!
152 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY
516-889-3366
Talk about a secret local spot! Colonie is located in a thoroughfare not exactly known for its culinary prowess, easily one of the best new restaurants in South Brooklyn. Yeah, we’ve been throwing around the words “seasonal” and “local”, but we really mean it. Portions aren’t huge, but they’re superb. The menu changes by, er, season, but we recommend the shrimp & grits, Brussels sprouts, and wines on tap.
127 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
718-855-7500
Unpretentious American cooking with a few out-of-left-field items thrown in (ike veal hearts, bone marrow, and peas and carrots with honeycomb) plus one of the best brunches in town. Reservations accepted, except for brunch and Sunday dinner.
54 E. 1st Street, East Village
212-677-6982
We hate to give away our secret locals-only spots, but hey – we really like you. Just don’t tell too many people, promise? Because then you’ll never be able to get a seat again. The Smile serves fresh, local, seasonal, traditional American food – and top-notch coffee. Try their sweet potato biscuits and roasted chicken.
26 Bond Street, East Village
646-329-5836
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