The Bottom Line
Pros
- Superb food and large, varied menue
- Large wine list
- Excellent service
- Expansive waterfront views
- Beautiful design
Cons
- None
Description
- Address: 117 New York Avenue, Huntington (Using a GPS? Type in 117 NORTH New York Avenue. I found this out the hard way.)
- Phone: (631) 385-1515. Reservations highly recommended.
- Cuisine: Seafood and Steak, Raw Bar; Salads and Panini at their dockside dining.
- Price of dinner entrees: Ranges from $28 to $49.
- Dinner Tues-Thurs 5-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 5-11 p.m., Sun 4:30-9 p.m. Lunch::Tues-Sat 11:30-3 p.m., Sunday brunch 11:30-3 p.m.
- Prime website
- More information on seafood restaurants on Long Island
Guide Review - Prime Restaurant Review
In my view, Prime is one of the best restaurants on Long Island. The interiors are stunning and the food is the finest. The sprawling main dining room is decorated in muted tones with beamed ceilings and an exposed brick wall. The centerpiece of this waterside restaurant is its view of the harbor. Floor-to-ceiling windows show tranquil harbor scenes to accompany your meals. Wine lovers will appreciate the 5000-bottle wine cellar with almost 800 varieties.
Everything is homemade at this gourmet restaurant. For an appetizer, try the pan-seared gnocchi, topped with parmesan cheese and a savory truffle sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The sommelier recommended a pairing with a glass of Donatiello Chardonnay, a full-bodied white wine with citrus notes. The crab cakes are also delicately spiced and bursting with flavor. They go well with Maria Schneider Jazz Riesling, a medium dry wine.
I enjoyed the salmon with delicious wild mushrooms, spring onions and peas in a white wine-herb sauce, which was fresh and well-prepared. It went well with the sommerlier's suggested Pinot Noir. My husband recommends the pan seared-red snapper, which came with tomato-ginger chutney and basmati rice. It paired well with a Sauvignon Blanc.
Desserts are decadent and delicious. From the plum banana panna cotta to the tempting chocolate mousse bombe, there are many sweet ways to end your meal.
