Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in City Island

Came to Port Washington from Garden City on a recommendation of a "nice little bistro" in the French tradition...Had a very early dinner before 6PM on a typically busy Valentines Day. All liquid refreshments were better than the average fare at many French restaurants that I've dined in and the service was particularly attentive and cordial. It was good to hear Maurice Chevalier and Edith Pilaf when we could early in the evening, but that was quickly turned down by the ambient noise and chatter. So much for the early ambiance. Escargot, French onion soup and mussels (anise Pinod) all absolutely excellent as was the Chocolate mousse....Even the smallest detail of warm banquet was wonderful for absorbing any of the rich sauces. The main dishes and chalk board specials were more than plenty for any taste.....My only difficulty was the table tops (sizes) were too small for the dishes that sit on them and the dining area was too small for the number of tables. As such elbowing a dining neighbor had potential to create conflict as things were tight. My recommend: remove a table or two if not anticipating a full dining fair and raise the music.

The food was amazing. Very bright, playful, and flavorful for this year’s orchid show. I had the Salmon cooked medium and it had a luscious fullness with a beautiful crispy skin. If you do dessert try the nube de guava. The cute trifle will definitely make you smile.

The appetizer (pasta with sausage, chicken, potatoes & peppers in a light sauce) was delicious and HUGE! It could have been an entree! The main course (pasta, shrimp, ground beef) was also good but needed a touch more seasoning. It also was HUGE! You get a lot of food for your money and they have 1/2 price drinks on certain nights. Brian - our waiter - was an excellent waiter. Would definitely go back.

Very enjoyable and great food plus service. I would highly recommend.

Excellent food and service. Just wonderful. Would recommend to others