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Akbar Restaurant - Garden City, Garden City, NY

Akbar Restaurant - Garden City

4.8
4.8
427 Reviews
$31 to $50
Indian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Akbar, with genuine Indian character and charm, is aptly named after the Grand Mogul Emperor famous for splendor of his hospitality, fabulous feasts and elegance of living. As the first Indian Restaurant in Long Island, Akbar has lived up to its name, providing unparalleled services to its guests for years. Inspired by the diverse tastes and flavors from India, each chef at Akbar not only brings years of culinary expertise to each dish, but also has his own specialty, creating a unique balance in each menu item. An elegant setting with dramatic high ceilings, plush carpeting, Indian carvings, and the romantic glow of candle light add to the memorable and unique dining experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Asian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (516) 357-8300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    As one of the premier caterers in the tri-state area, Akbar Restaurant has managed numerous social and corporate, both on and off premises, events over the past 35 years. Our success can be most attributed to our dedication to producing the highest quality food and putting our clients’ needs first. We have received numerous accolades and recognition not only within the Indian community, but also within the broader tri-state area. We proudly cater at the Hilton, Marriott, the Mandarin Oriental, Gotham Hall, and the Crest Hollow Country Club.
  • Private party facilities
    Akbar is an ideal venue for a variety of occasions including, sweet sixteens, corporate events, weddings, engagement events and anniversaries. With over 40 years of experience, our event planners always provide individual attention to every client, ensuring that each guest experiences the utmost in banquet experience. Additionally, events are not limited to the indoors, as an outdoor area is available to guests to truly make every event at our venue a memorable experience.
  • Area
    Garden City
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Healthy

  • New York State

    Good for special occasions

  • New York State

    Lively

  • Nassau

    Healthy

  • Nassau

    Good for special occasions

  • Nassau

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akbar Restaurant in Garden City promises a delightful culinary journey with "consistently excellent" Indian cuisine and "very good service." Guests rave about the "delicious food," including standout dishes like Butter Chicken and Naan. The "beautifully decorated" venue and "great atmosphere" make it a perfect choice for special occasions.

427 Reviews
  1. carolyn

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, ambiance and service is excellent. Akbar is our favorite Indian food restaurant and the quality of the food is excellent. They have been updating the decor and have 3 different rooms and is a great choice of venue for your celebrations. They have a nice wine selection and have introduced some new cocktails. They now will be serving brunch starting in March and I can’t wait to try it. The prices are definitely reasonable especially for the quality of the food!

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  2. Shannon

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a consistently good restaurant. I haven’t been in a long time but it’s just as good as it was when they first opened in this spot. But their samosas have suffered a bit. Not quite as large or flaky as they were about 20 years ago 😂 but to be expected. Still delicious 😋

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. It is a yummy and lovely restaurant.

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  4. Carol

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been going to Akbar for many years and when I feel for Indian food, I make the 30 mins ride there. I really miss their lunch buffet which gives you option to taste the various foods. Now I have to rely on what I remembered during the buffet lunch experience prior to covid 😞

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  5. Mary Ann

    VIP

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the food, but the noise level was pretty loud and was hard to hear the others at the table

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  6. Deep

    VIP

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and we were provided with very good service.

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  7. Randolph

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, excellent food. My wife and I are so pleased that we chose to have my wife's birthday dinner at Akbar's.

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  8. Diana

    VIP

    New York City

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! Delicious food! Nice setting. Great wine choices too.

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  9. Sharon

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food , service and ambience were excellent. My sister and I went on a quiet Monday on the recommendation of my coworker. It didn’t disappoint at all. The flavors were amazing. I will definitely recommend this place. One thing, I hope in the future they will change their landscape because it’s a little hidden. They need a street presence worthy of this restaurants excellence.

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  10. Yvette

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very attentive staff. highly recommended. 

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FAQs

Akbar Restaurant - Garden City does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Akbar Restaurant - Garden City also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 357-8300.

Akbar Restaurant - Garden City is rated 4.8 stars by 427 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Akbar Restaurant - Garden City

2 South Street, Garden City, NY 11530

Additional information

  • Area
    Garden City
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 17:00–21:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Asian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (516) 357-8300
  • Catering
    As one of the premier caterers in the tri-state area, Akbar Restaurant has managed numerous social and corporate, both on and off premises, events over the past 35 years. Our success can be most attributed to our dedication to producing the highest quality food and putting our clients’ needs first. We have received numerous accolades and recognition not only within the Indian community, but also within the broader tri-state area. We proudly cater at the Hilton, Marriott, the Mandarin Oriental, Gotham Hall, and the Crest Hollow Country Club.
  • Private party facilities
    Akbar is an ideal venue for a variety of occasions including, sweet sixteens, corporate events, weddings, engagement events and anniversaries. With over 40 years of experience, our event planners always provide individual attention to every client, ensuring that each guest experiences the utmost in banquet experience. Additionally, events are not limited to the indoors, as an outdoor area is available to guests to truly make every event at our venue a memorable experience.
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