Located on Long Island, Bay Shore, N.Y., is approximately 3 1/2 miles southwest of Islip and 30 miles east of Queens. For tourists, the town is home to a number of attractions, such as Coin Castles Casino and the Long Island Aquarium. Visitors to the city have a number of dining options, ranging from upscale establishments to family-friendly barbecue restaurants.
The menu at Tula Kitchen draws inspiration from a number of culinary traditions. Among the entrees is the sesame-crusted seared tuna served with a wasabi dipping. Another is the grilled chicken kabobs accompanied by hummus dip and tabouleh salad. The menu also features vegetarian fare like the tempeh teriyaki, which comes over coconut basmati rice. Tula Kitchen is open for dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. Reservations are accepted. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. Business dress is the norm when dining at Tula Kitchen.
Tula Kitchen
41 East Main St.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631-539-7183
tulakitchen.com
Established in 1999, the Milk & Sugar Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The specialty breakfast dish is the Milk and Sugar omelet, comprised of onions, peppers, asparagus, mushrooms, ham, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. A featured dinner entree is the agnolotti pasta, served with goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli and cherry tomatoes in a sherry cream sauce. Others are the 34-ounce rib steak and potato-crusted tilapia. Reservations are accepted only for parties of six or more. The restaurant offers psychic readings one night per week and wine tastings on four other evenings weekly. Casual attire is appropriate. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Milk & Sugar Cafe
49 West Main St.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631-969-4430
milkandsugarcafe.com
A family-owned-and-operated establishment, Siam Lotus Thai Restaurant opened in 1992 and is painted in pinks and greens to match the color of the lotus flower. A specialty of the house is the Siamese duck, boneless breast meat fried and then topped with mushrooms, carrots, peas and pineapple in a secret-recipe sauce. The menu also includes traditional favorites from the cuisine of Thailand, including tom yum goong, pad Thai and a number of curries. Siam Lotus is open for lunch Tuesdays through Fridays and for dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. The restaurant is closed Mondays. Casual attire is appropriate.
Siam Lotus Thai Restaurant
1664 Union Blvd.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631-968-8196
digicardtm.com/sites/siam/index.htm
Catering to families, Smokin' Al's Famous BBQ Joint has won the annual award of "Long Island's Best Barbecue" from Zagat multiple times. Baby back ribs are the specialty of the house and come in a choice of original, sweet or spicy barbecue sauce. Other entrees include pulled pork, smoked brisket, smoked chicken and smoked sausage. The bar serves a variety of martinis, wines and beers. Smokin' Al's is open daily for lunch and dinner. The restaurant has no dress code.
Smokin' Al's Famous BBQ Joint
19 West Main St.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631-206-3000
smokinals.com
