It takes a lot more than just good ingredients and a good recipe to make a delicious meal—the outcome also lies in the hands of the chef who’s cooking it. Many of Long Island’s restaurants feature talented, creative chefs that all add their own spin to classic dishes and help develop new ones to bring a unique variety and taste to everyone they serve. But like any category in this competition, there can only be one top chef on the island, and the votes are in. Make sure to have a meal that was prepared by none other than the Best Chef on Long Island.
2024: Long Island Voted Chef Eric LeVine – 317 Main Street Best Chef!
Chef Eric LeVine – 317 Main Street
317 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 512-5317 – 317mainstreet.com
Chef Eric LeVine at 317 Main Street is a culinary visionary renowned for his innovative approach to fine dining. With a passion for creating unforgettable gastronomic experiences, Chef LeVine crafts dishes that tantalize the palate and ignite the senses! Drawing inspiration from global cuisines and seasonal ingredients, his menus showcase a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and presentations that elevate the dining experience to new heights. From meticulously plated appetizers to exquisitely crafted entrees and decadent desserts, every dish reflects Chef LeVine’s commitment to excellence and creativity. With a culinary career marked by prestigious awards and accolades, Chef LeVine continues to captivate diners at 317 Main Street with his culinary mastery and unwavering dedication to culinary artistry!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Chef Eric LeVine – 317 Main Street Best Chef!
Chef Eric LeVine – 317 Main Street
317 Main St., Farmingdale
(516) 512-5317 – 317mainstreet.com/chefs-table
It’s not every day that you eat at the restaurant of a chef whose portfolio includes French training, Food Network, and Chef of the Year accolades. But, now you can! Meet Chef Eric LeVine. His career journey began passionately at the ripe age of 11 when he landed a chef’s assistant position at a catering company. Little did he know he would become a French-trained chef with the help of his grandfather, a master butcher, who was eager to fan the flames of his passion. Since then, Chef LeVine has accomplished leaps and bounds of success. He is now the chef at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale, among other restaurants, and a Chopped champion!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Stephen Rosenbluth – Anchor Down Best Chef!
Stephen Rosenbluth – Anchor Down
1960 Bayberry Ave., Merrick
(516) 544-4334 – anchordownny.com
Anyone can cook, but a great chef combines skills in the kitchen with the knowledge of which flavors work together perfectly. Since 2014, Stephen Rosenbluth has been serving up delicious food at Anchor Down in Merrick. With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, Rosenbluth has manned the kitchen in a number of Manhattan restaurants for the Patina Restaurant Group, including Brasserie 8 1/2, Naples 45, and Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse, as well as Legal Seafoods in Garden City on Long Island. His passion for cooking runs very deep in his soul. Having worked as a fisherman in Montauk for many years prior to being a chef, Rosenbluth was able to gain an appreciation for where his food comes from, and now he makes sure that Anchor Down serves the freshest ingredients in every meal!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Chef Chris Seidl, Maliblue Oyster Bar – Lido Beach Best Chef!
Chef Chris Seidl, Maliblue Oyster Bar – Lido Beach
1500 Lido Beach Rd, Lido Beach
(516) 442-2799 – maliblueoysterbar.com
Executive Chef Chris Seidl can make your dining experience go from “OK” to “WOW” in a single bite. Seidl is the man behind the seafood menu at Maliblue Oyster Bar in Lido Beach. When the restaurant is open during the summer, he whips up a variety of mouthwatering items from maliblue shrimp served with a side of sweet chili aioli to fresh lobster sandwiches and lobster mac and cheese. Nothing says summer on Long Island quite like delicious seafood, tropical drinks and an ocean view. After tasting one of Chef Chris’ preparations, you’ll want to relive the experience over and over!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Chris Seidl Best Chef!
Chef Chris Seidl
Maliblue Oyster Bar
1500 Lido Beach Rd, Lido Beach
(516) 442-2799 – maliblueoysterbar.com
Executive Chef Chris Seidl can make your dining experience go from “OK” to “WOW” in a single bite. Seidl is the man behind the seafood menu at Maliblue Oyster Bar in Lido Beach. Open during the summer, he whips up a variety of mouthwatering items from maliblue shrimp served with a side of sweet chili aioli to fresh lobster sandwiches and lobster mac and cheese. Nothing says summer on Long Island quite like delicious seafood, tropical drinks and an ocean view!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Matt Bivona Best Chef!
Matt Bivona
Mercato Kitchen & Cocktail
4958 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park
(516) 308-3582 – www.mercatokitchen.com
At Mercato, they are inspired by the meaning of their name, “market.” In Italy, locals gather to their nearest market, or Mercato, to experience firsthand the variety, freshness and quality the local ingredients have to offer. The market allows for everyone to gather together, indulge and become part of a community. Executive Chef Matt Bivona and the entire team at Mercato aim to provide that experience here for their customers! Each dish is prepared to order and delicately created with the influence of American and Italian cuisine alike. From pastas and flatbreads to savory entrees and the unique Chef specials, they aim to offer an abundance of variety to their customers. Their mission is to create an environment where everyone feels right at home because most importantly, they are a family!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Chris Seidl – Maliblue Oyster Bar Best Chef on Long Island!
Chef Chris Seidl – Maliblue Oyster Bar
1500 Lido Blvd.
Lido Beach, NY 11561
(516) 442-2799. maliblueoysterbar.com
Long Island’s favorite chef is Maliblue Oyster Bar’s Chris Seidl, the mastermind of Maliblue’s delicious lobster mac and cheese and grilled shrimp tacos. Chef Seidl’s creations feed the lively crowd at this popular Lido Beach hangout steps from the sand. You’ll thank him when you try the crab cakes and applaud his selection of shellfish from Maliblue’s excellent raw bar. From small plates to dessert, Chef Seidl’s creations are a delight for the sense, well-prepared, well plated, and hard to resist eating until your plate is clean. Next time you’re at Maliblue, raise a glass of sake toward the kitchen and toast the man in white!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Chef Brian Finn, Storyville American Table Best Chef on Long Island
Chef Brian Finn, Storyville American Table
43 Green St., Huntington. 631-351-3446. storyvilleamericantable.com
We have greatness in our midst, and his name is Brian Finn of Storyville American Table, recognized as the Best Chef on Long Island for his masterful preparation, his mouth-watering presentation, and his awe-inspiring commitment to utter perfection. Hey, baby, this guy can really cook! You don’t have to go to the Big Easy for a taste of the good life. He brings the best from New Orleans right to your table in Huntington. Throw in some of his famous BBQ shrimp, and you’ve got an unforgettable meal. When Chef Finn is wielding the knife on the chopping block, you can bet that even standard Cajun and Creole offerings like jambalaya, étouffée and po’ boys will be a cut above the rest!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Chef Brian Finn Best Chef on Long Island
Chef Brian Finn, Storyville American Table
43 Green St., Huntington. 631-351-3446. storyvilleamericantable.com
We have greatness in our midst, and his name is Brian Finn of Storyville American Table, recognized as The Best chef on Long Island for his masterful preparation, his mouth-watering presentation, and his awe-inspiring commitment to utter perfection. Hey, baby, this guy can really cook! You don’t have to go to the Big Easy, he brings the best from New Orleans right to your table in Huntington. Throw in some of his famous BBQ shrimp and you’ve got an unforgettable meal. When Chef Finn is wielding the knife on the chopping block, you can bet that even standard Cajun and Creole offerings like jambalaya, étouffée and po’ boys will be a cut above the rest!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Chef Brian Finn of Storyville American Table Best Chef on Long Island!
Chef Brian Finn, Storyville American Table
43 Green St., Huntington. 631-351-3446. storyvilleamericantable.com
Chef Brian Finn of Storyville American Table is the #1 chef on Long Island for his masterful gift of bringing the spicy, creative fare of N’Orleans to life on Long Island. Finn goes beyond the standard Cajun fare to create truly electrifying dishes, such as charbroiled oysters and “Slap Ya’ Mama” Mussels. They make their own pickles in-house and grind their burger meat daily. Stop in for some jazz, sip a Hurricane, and join the party!
2014 Long Islanders Voted Chef Brian Finn Of Storyville American Table in Huntington Best Chef on Long Island!
1. Chef Brian Finn, Storyville American Table
43 Green St., Huntington. 631-351-3446. storyvilleamericantable.com
2. Chef Jon Karp, Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4576. vincentsclambar.com
3. Chef Tom Schaudel
6800 Jericho Tpke. (N. Shore Atrium), Syosset. 516-921-3249. tomschaudel.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Chef Tom Schaudel — CoolFish, A Mano, Jewel, A Lure Best Chef on Long Island!
1. Chef Tom Schaudel — CoolFish, A Mano, Jewel, A Lure
Multiple Locations. www.tomschaudel.com
2. Chef Jon Karp — Vincent’s Clam Bar
179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vincentsclambar.com
3. Chef Leisa Dent — LL Dent
221 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-0940. www.lldent.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Chef Tom Schaudel at Cook Fish in Syosset Best Chef on Long Island!
1. Chef Tom Schaudel—Cool Fish
6800 Jericho Tpke. (North Shore Atrium), Syosset. 516-921-3250. www.tomschaudel.com
2. Chef Guy Reuge—Mirabelle Tavern
150 Main St., Stony Brook. 631-751-0555. www.lessings.com
3. Chef Matt Connors—The Lake House
240 W. Main St., Bay Shore. 631-666-0995. www.thelakehouserest.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Chef Danny Gagnon/Social Sports Lounge & Kitchen in Uniondale Best Chef on Long Island!
1. Chef Danny Gagnon/Social Sports Lounge & Kitchen
1002 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 516-489-8080. www.socialsportskitchen.com
2. Chef Chris Palmer/Landmark Diner
1027 Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 516-627-4830. www.theoriginallandmarkdiner.com
3. Chef Matthew Lake/Besito
402 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-549-0100. www.besitomex.com
