Although its enclave of Portuguese-Americans has typically characterized Mineola's dining scene, the western Long Island community also features family owned eateries, ethnic cuisine restaurants, delicatessens and chain restaurants. A major transportation hub and the county seat of Nassau County, Mineola has restaurants to accommodate diverse culinary tastes.
Churrasqueira Bairrada Restaurant
Churrasqueira Bairrada specializes in authentically made Portuguese cuisine. To mirror the traditional preparation of Portuguese cuisine favorites like pork loin, mixed shish kabob and prime rib, Churrasqueira Barrada chefs prepare dinner entrees in an authentic charcoal briquette. Patrons of the eatery also can indulge in grilled swordfish, spare ribs, barbecue chicken and other meat and fish Portuguese wood charcoal barbecue selections. After dinner, Churrasqueira serves treats such as chocolate mousse, caramel custard and tiramisu. The restaurant offers both domestic and international wines to accompany the meal.
Churrasqueira Bairrada Restaurant
144 Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501
516-739-3856
churrasqueira.com
Lemon Leaf Grill
Lemon Leaf Grill is a casual dining Thai food restaurant with two locations, one of which is in Mineola. Its menu features an extensive selection of noodle dishes, vegetable small plates and fried rice, in addition to dinner entrees. Patrons can begin by selecting among Lemon Leaf's appetizer offerings, which include shrimp satay, curry samosas, spring rolls and dumplings. Mango chicken, coconut jumbo prawns and several curry dishes make up a small portion of the entrees available. Once they've finished dinner, patrons can order desserts such as fried banana, Thai coconut cake and mango sticky rice. Additionally, diners can catch lunch specials at the grill on weekday and Saturday afternoons.
Lemon Leaf Grill
197 Mineola Blvd.
Mineola, NY 11501
516-877-1899
lemonleafthairestaurant.com
Gourmet Grill 5
Gourmet Grill 5 serves healthy gourmet deli selections. Chefs trim fat from food, don't use flour or egg yolks and never fry the food. Near Mineola's Intermodal Center, the restaurant offers an extensive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. From chicken ranch and chicken-roasted pepper to meatball parmigiana and mushroom melt, any of the small eatery's sandwiches can be ordered as wraps or heroes. Penne Bolognese, pasta primavera and baked ziti are among the grill's pasta dishes. Dinner entrees include chicken paella and broiled salmon steak, in addition to pizzas and quesadillas. The restaurant features daily specials and delivers to residences and businesses in the nearby communities of Garden City, New Hyde Park and Willistons.
Gourmet Grill 5
85 Mineola Blvd.
Mineola, NY 11501
516-742-1800
gourmetgrillv.com
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