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Greater Massapequa is home to many great restaurants.

While the area is known especially for Italian cuisine, there are many other delicious gems to be found throughout these communities, from grills to seafood and plenty more. We have compiled a list of some local favorites that are well worth trying out below.

1. Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails: Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails brings exactly what one would think to Massapequa Park. Established in 2009, Mercato Kitchen has great dining and cocktails covered for those who want an authentic experience.

Their menu contains a variety of options. Simple yet tasty pasta, American fare like burgers, and market-fresh salads, are some of the large menu’s possible meals. Cocktails are also a major part of Mercato. As such, they have seasonal cocktail delights as well as mainstay martinis and sangrias.

Find Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails at 4958 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park. Visit their website for more information on their hours and menu.

2. The Good Life: The Good Life is an English-style restaurant that aims for a pub feel while bringing delicious lunch, dinner, and late-night options to their customers. The Good Life is known for a rich, traditional atmosphere as well as a stellar beer selection befit an English pub.

As for menu items, The Good Life has plenty of traditional English as well as the typical American bar fare. Expect to find a bevy of appetizers coming from a mix of inspirations, as well as full-size entrees. On tap, the restaurant serves 24 different beers, with much more, over 50, in bottles.

The Good Life is located at 1039 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park. You can visit their website for more information on their menu and hours.

3. Bacaro: Bacaro Italian Tavern was established in 2015, bringing delicious, traditional Italian fare to their patrons that have won over plenty of locals as well as those from outside of the Massapequa area.

Bacaro’s menu is full of tradition, but there are also spins on popular Italian dishes. Take their “Thai-talian Calamari'' for instance, which introduces a chili glaze and sesame seeds to a typically plain menu item. One can find everything from pizza to a smorgasbord of pasta on this well-stacked menu.

Bacaro Italian Tavern can be found at 1020 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park. Visit their website for information on hours and more.

4. Jam: Jam is a well-known breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant that offers a wide selection of dishes within the heart of Massapequa Park. They are also famous for their catering. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, they served as a catering venue for large groups and will return to doing so when restrictions are lifted.

On Jam’s menu are popular breakfast and brunch options, such as a selection of crepes, omelets, and menu items “off the griddle.” Popular lunchtime options include their wide selection of sandwiches and salads.

Jam is located at 1025 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park. Visit their website for more information on their menu and hours.. 

5. American Beauty Bistro: American Beauty Bistro, according to their website, was formed with the idea of “date night” in mind. Complete with classic decor and a menu that serves a varied customer base, American Beauty Bistro in Massapequa is a delight to try out.

American Beauty Bistro has plenty of classic American food staples, like unique burgers, wings, and plenty of other shareable options. Where their menu shines is in its inventiveness. Between brunch and dinner, there are many different tastes to explore. The Massapequa location also has a number of special promotions, such as Taco Tuesday, burger nights, and more.

You can find American Beauty Bistro at 24 Central Ave., Massapequa. Visit their website for information on their menu, hours, and more.

6. All American Hamburger Drive-In: Currently open for takeout only, All American Burger bar is a well-loved Massapequa-based fast-food restaurant that caters to Long Island burger lovers. This location has been around since 1963, and for good reason. Its food is delicious, and it has served as a Massapequa staple for years.

Their all-American menu is airtight. On it, one can find a variety of burgers, seafood options like their fish filet, and comfort-food sides like onion rings and french fries. Their menu is very well-priced, with burgers kept $4 and below.

Visit All American Burger at 4286 Merrick Road, Massapequa. You can find more information on their website.

7. Pulcinella Neapolitan Restaurant: Pulcinella Restaurant implores prospective patrons to join them for “the authentic taste of Southern Italy, right here in Massapequa, Long Island.” The family-owned, traditional restaurant contains a menu that is reminiscent of true Southern Italian meals.

Their dinner menu shifts between plenty of pasta options, poultry, famous veal dishes, and of course, seafood. The restaurant also makes a variety of pizzas, a few of which blend Southern Italian favorites together such as their shrimp pesto pizza.

Pulcinella Restaurant can be found at 746 N Broadway, North Massapequa. Visit their website for information on hours and their menu.

8. Zim Zari California Coastal Grill: Zim Zari California Coastal Grill utilizes a blended menu containing Mexican dishes with a West-coast bend, brought all the way to Long Island. With another location in Trinity, Florida, this unique restaurant is making waves for its delicious and consistent food.

Hand-crafted tacos are the main talk of their menu. Surf and turf tacos, West Coast fish tacos, tuna tacos, and plenty more await their patrons. There are iron skillet fajitas, quesadillas, and bowls available as well. Their salads, marked on their menu as Local Produce, have many unique dressings and toppings.

Visit Zim Zari California Coastal Grill at 4964 Merrick Road, Massapequa Park. Their website has much more information on their hours and menu.

9. Smokin' Al's: Smokin’ Al’s is Kansas-city-style barbecue done right. They are a popular barbecue spot with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Smokin’ Al’s story is one of a passion for barbecue, and according to his story, the Northeast is only just beginning to discover how great barbecue is done.

The menu at Smokin’ Al’s is straight to the point. Starters like fried pickles and the Texas delicacy “Burnt Endz”, the seasoned ends of a brisket, are among the first menu items. Then there are their platters, and a huge variety of ribs, pulled and chopped meat, as well as sandwiches. Smokin’ Al’s also contains meatless and gluten-free menu options that are done in the same delicious BBQ style as their counterparts.

Smokin’ Al’s is found at 4847 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park. Visit their website for more information on their menu and hours.

10. NY Burger Bar: New York Burger Bar is another beloved Massapequa burger restaurant. The space is great for dining, decorated with sustainably engineered furniture, giving it a comfortable and conscious atmosphere.

Their burger menu offers a wide variety of tastes. Their beef is pattied in-house, and their burger dishes pair well with their selection of beers as part of their dedicated bar. A major selling point for their menu is their “ultimate” build your own burger experience. This allows patrons to select every facet of their burgers, from the type of meat to toppings and buns.

NY Burger Bar is located at 4225 Merrick Road, Massapequa. You can learn more about them on their website.

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