Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Amityville, also known as the "friendly bay village," enjoys the cool breezes and beaches of the Great South Bay of Long Island. Farming, fishing and boating industries have given way to hotels, restaurants and entertainment for summer visitors. Some of the public parks and places there include Avon Lake, Delano Nature trail, Nautical Park and the 9/11 Memorial Park. There is an extensive choice of restaurants in Amityville, including Italian, Japanese and American cuisine.
Vittorio's Restaurant is located in the center of Amityville and serves a blend of specialty American dishes alongside classic Italian dishes. In 2006 and 2007, Vittorio's received the Award of Excellence from "Wine Spectator," in recognition of the large selection of wines, complementing both the American and the Italian dishes. Options for lunch include the buffalo chicken wrap and prosciutto panini, while the dinner menu includes dishes such as a 24-oz. rib-eye steak, marinated skirt steak, veal saltimbocca, and acqua pazza. There are also specialty menus on Wine Dinner Tuesdays and Steakhouse Wednesdays.
Giacomo Jack's, located on Long Island in Amityville, is a nautical-themed restaurant that serves a wide variety of seafood dishes as well as classic American dishes. Diners can choose to sit inside and enjoy the live music, or outside on the deck or patio to watch the boats go by. Seafood dishes include the crab cake platter, shrimp al la Angello and seafood ,arinara, while the "Land Lovers Menu" includes dishes such as Jack's deluxe burger, New York shell steak and stuffed chicken breast. Jack "The Pigman," owner of Giacomo Jack's, serves a pig roast outside on the deck, and there is also a child's menu.
Roppongi Sushi Restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine such as sushi and sashimi. The menu includes soups such as seafood soup and dumpling soup, salads such as sashimi salad and seaweed salad, appetizers and set meals. The main menu dishes include tofu teriyaki, shrimp tempura and chicken cutlets, while the specialty sushi dishes include Chilean seabass, king crab and eel.
Bellissimo Restaurant is an Italian restaurant that offers both traditional and specialty dishes. Alfresco dining is available during the warmer months, while the indoor restaurant area offers to re-create a Tuscan dining experience. The menu includes a large selection of traditional Italian pizzas and soups, while the main course options include dishes such as farfalle al salmone, rigatoni ripiene and pollo alla champagna. There is also an extensive wine list, with prices ranging from $25 to $325 per bottle, as of January 2011.