Long Island Restaurant Week is a biannual event where participating restaurants across Long Island offer special prix-fixe menus at a discounted rate. The goal is to showcase the variety and quality of the region’s dining options and encourage people to explore new places or revisit favorite ones.  

The participating restaurants offer two-course lunch menus and three-course meals at a set price, allowing diners to enjoy a full meal at a fraction of the cost. There is still time this weekend to enjoy a delicious full meal at a fraction of the cost. Most restaurants provide lunch and dinner specials. It’s an excellent opportunity to experience Long Island’s diverse culinary scene-from fine dining to casual eateries.   

The extensive list of the featured restaurants can be found at: www.longislandrestaurantweek.com 

Here are a few that I have “spotlighted” just for you. 

 Azerbaijan Grill, East Meadow 

Azerbaijan Grill is known for its Mediterranean, Persian, and Turkish cuisine. Some standout dishes are kebabs, lamb chops, falafel, beef stew, and white fish. The excellent service, delicious food, and beautiful ambiance make this restaurant perfect for a quiet dinner or a family gathering. This grill offers a pre-fixe lunch menu and two different pre-fixe dinner menu options until 9:00 PM this Sunday. The full menu and prices can be found on the website. This may become your new favorite place to dine. www.azerbaijangrill.com 

 George White Restaurant, Syosset 

George White Restaurant is a contemporary American bar and grill. Featuring burgers, steaks, seafood, and pasta, the chef uses the highest-quality ingredients to create seasonal menus that satisfy all your taste buds. The casual atmosphere is relaxing and cozy. This restaurant is offering a two-course pre-fixe lunch menu and a three-course pre-fixe dinner menu until 9:00 PM this Sunday. Visit the website for more information. Unwind from a long week while you dine here.  www.thegeorgewhite.com 

Spiro’s Restaurant and Lounge, Rocky Point 

Voted Long Island’s best restaurant seven years in a row, Spiro’s Restaurant and Lounge is an upscale, sophisticated restaurant serving American, Italian, and Greek food. The presentation of the entrée is so magnificent that you almost don’t want to eat it. Once you bite into your food, you will be “ah”mazed at how delicious it is. This restaurant is offering pre-fixe lunch and dinner specials until 9:00 PM this Sunday. Spiro’s is one of my favorite places to dine in and I highly recommend it. Click on the website for all details.  www.spiroslounge.com 

Nantucket’s Restaurant, Port Jefferson 

Nantucket’s Restaurant is a hotspot restaurant favored by locals and visitors. The culinary team combines classic and local cuisine with eclectic flavors to bring you delicious American cuisine. Some of their unique specialties are lamb crab burgers, seafood paella, Crescent Farms duckling, and pan-seared salmon. They are offering a pre-fixe lunch and dinner menu until 9:00 PM this Sunday. All information can be found on the website. After your delicious meal, take a stroll through beautiful Port Jefferson. This will surely be a memorable day. www.nantucketsportjefferson.com