If you're in town early or plan to stay later, here are some local spots we recommend!
Garden at the Mansion: Lead by the exceptional chef, Rodrigo Bernal, the Mansion conveniently has its own dining services for happy hour, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy dining poolside or in their historic Oak Room, and offer cocktails in their bar room. - located on the first floor of the Mansion!
Villa Meci Pizza ($): When in NY, you gotta get some pizza! This took a lot of yelp-reviewing & in-person tasting to determine which pizza spot we felt worthy of including. Villa Meci can make anything, from a classic NY pie to something funky like chicken, bacon, & ranch. - 2.6 miles from the Mansion.
Henry's Confectionary ($): Vintage diner / fountain shop in the middle of town with homemade ice cream and a highly recommended french toast - great breakfast option if you want to explore the town of Glen Cove, only 1.5 miles away. *Fun Fact* - Henry's was featured in the season finale of The Blacklist! Check out the scene here
Meritage Wine Bar ($$): Farm to table Italian with a menu that features classic charcuterie & cheeses, handcrafted pastas, seasonal salads, seafood paella and more! (Plus, happy hour M-F goes from 4-6pm) - 1.5 miles from the Mansion
Noble Savage Brewing Company ($$): This brewery is right in town, serving up small batch ales and lagers in a rustic hand crafted tasting room. - 1.5 miles from the Mansion
Garvies Point Craft Brewery ($$): Awesome waterfront brewery that handcrafts small–batch microbrews ranging from fruity IPA's & Pale Ales, to funky Sours & Stouts. They offer a great selection of tastings, flights & pints with indoor & outdoor seating and food trucks Fri-Sun! - 2 miles from the Mansion
The Cove Restaurant & Oyster Bar ($$$): This chic, casual waterside restaurant offers fresh seafood, tasty cocktails and a killer brunch, Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00PM till 4:00PM. - 2.5 miles from the Mansion
The Onion Tree ($$$): For our Indian food lovers looking for a fun dining experience, this place is really intriguing! They've got a great selection of Indian inspired dishes, while also putting a modern twist on classics like the Chicken Tikka Masala, by putting it on a pizza! - 3 miles from the Mansion
Maldon & Mignonette ($$$): An authentic American Bistro with a seasonal rustic flare. All dishes are “SEASONED WITH AUTHORITY”. The menu provides all customers with a chance to appreciate seasonal cuisine showcasing what the island has to offer. They serve lunch, dinner & brunch on the weekends! -- 2.7 miles from the Mansion
Long Island is known for its great golf, so we highly recommend getting out on the links if possible!
Conveniently located 9 miles from the Mansion (approx. 20 min by car), on the prestigious gold coast north shore of Long Island in Port Washington, Harbor Links is home to incomparable amenities, astounding surroundings and a consistent commitment to extraordinary service. Featuring an award winning 18 hole Championship Course & hidden gem of the 9 hole Executive Course. We recommend booking tee times over the phone or through their online service.
Pricing can be found here
Bethpage State Park is one of the most popular and cherished public parks in the nation and is considered a mecca for public golf featuring five 18-hole regulation golf courses, including the world-renowned Black Course. Due to its reason uptick in popularity, obtaining a tee-time has become quite difficult, especially with booking only being available 1-week out. However, we highly recommend playing here if you're persistent enough to get a tee-time. Henry can recommend the best booking method he's had success with in the past. Our favorite courses here are: blue, red and of course, black (walking only, PGA course). Located 18 miles from the Mansion.