- Gyros are one option on Long Island.fast food gyros image by drx from Fotolia.com
Long Island, like the rest of New York, can be an expensive place to dine. There are plenty of upscale French and Italian bistros catering to Manhattanites who drop by. But there are also lots of inexpensive places to eat, some offering excellent ethnic foods. - This takeout spot also has a small diner-style eating area. The food is Mediterranean, with a focus on inexpensive Turkish specialties. Lighter choices include the White Kidney Bean Salad (Piyaz) with beans, peppers, olives, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. One classic sandwich is the shishkebab, which has cubes of marinated lamb with lettuce, onions, yogurt sauce, and homemade bread. There are also non-alcoholic drinks and desserts.
Ephesus Mediterranean Cuisine
514 Park Blvd.
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-543-4258
ephesusturkishrestaurant.com - This fish store's prices are relatively low because they are a wholesale fish seller on top of being a restaurant. The restaurant area has a large wooden deck and indoor seating with old-fashioned linoleum and booths. There is live music outside at night. The menu includes items like fish chowder, a raw bar, plates of salmon, halibut, tilapia, swordfish and more prepared as you like it. The restaurant has grilled, cajun style, or fried food and there are a few choices for non-fish lovers, like the baby lamb chops.
The Fishery Seafood Restaurant
99 Ocean Ave,
East Rockaway, NY 11518
516-256-7117
thefishery.kpsearch.com - This low-key Mexican restaurant has artwork on the walls and margaritas on the menu. They serve food that is more Tex-Mex, like homemade corn nachos with grilled beef or chicken fajitas and avocado roasted tomato and toasted corn spring roll with honey cilantro dipping sauce. There are also classic choices like burritos, enchiladas and fajitas. Tiny christmas lights round out the cozy decor.
Mary Ann's Mexican Restaurant
184 Summer St.,
Stamford, CT 06901
203-323-8900
maryannsmexican.com
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