Long Island Restaurant Week Kicks Off Sunday

Foodies, rejoice: Long Island’s annual Spring Restaurant Week begins on Sunday.

Participating restaurants–more than 145 across Long Island–will offer a three-course prix fixe for $27.95 every day from April 26-May 3, except for Saturday when the menu may only be offered until 7 p.m.

Restaurant Week got its start on the East End in 2003 and was organized by East Hampton-based public relations firm WordHampton.

Success out east prompted the creation of the Long Island-wide promotion, offering affordable meals from top chefs at some of the most expensive restaurants across the region.

Participating area restaurants include:

• Andrea’s 25 of Commack- Commack
• The Spare RIb- Commack
• Butera’s Restaurant of Smithtown- Smithtown
• Cafe Havana Bar & Grill- Smithtown
• Casa Rustica- Smithtown
• Chop Shop Bar & Grill- Smithtown
• Garden Grill Restaurant- Smithtown
• H2O: Seafood & Sushi- Smithtown
• Kitchen A Bistro- St. James
• RAGAZZI ITALIAN KITCHEN & BAR- Nesconset
• Spezia- St. James
• Villa Sorrento Restaurant- St. James
• Vintage Prime Steak House- St. James

Find a full list of participating restaurants here. Calling ahead for a reservation is strongly recommended due to the popularity of Restaurant Week.

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