Smithtown is known for its family-friendly restaurants, nature preserves, and historical sites.  

Top favorite restaurants from the locals:

• Insignia Prime Steak & Sushi

Insignia is a premier Long Island Steakhouse that has an inspired menu that features the finest prime dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an array of sushi creations, all served up in an elegant atmosphere.

• La Famiglia

The restaurant La Famiglia is a well-rounded Italian family-style restaurant with the option to do individual dishes as well. La Famiglia lives up to its name when handling and working with customers. If you are looking for a place to take your family out to eat, this is one of the best Italian restaurants within the town of Smithtown.

• H20: Seafood & Sushi

H2O is a Seafood & Sushi restaurant that showcases seasonal seafood. The sea dictates what’s on the menu at H2O. Whenever possible, the chefs source local fish and support local farmers through creative takes in the kitchen. The menu not only features dishes from the ocean, but also satisfies land lovers with dishes like the flat iron steak.

• Chop Shop Bar & Grill

Chop Shop is the perfect place for casual dining and special occasions.  Chop Shop’s menu specializes in a variety of sizzling steaks, fresh local seafood, exceptional pasta dishes, seasonal specials, an extensive wine list, and delectable house-made desserts.

• Ragazzi Italian Kitchen & Bar

Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar is an authentic Italian cuisine. Choose from a variety of savory menu items including homemade specialties like “Gnocchi Bolognese” and “Lasagna Rollatini.” Ragazzi offers tapas done “Italian Style” in our elegant bar area. Ragazzi’s dining room and bar are the perfect places for everything from a “Girl's night out,” to an intimate date.

• Javier's Cafe

Javier's is the perfect spot for a quick but delicious breakfast or early lunch! They offer a large variety of breakfast plates & sandwiches at this family-run cafe with a large patio in case you wanted to enjoy your meal outside!

• Del Fuego

Del Fuego was voted “Best Tex Mex” by Long Island Press and is a Tex-Mex Tequila Bar. The environment is friendly and fun and the menu offers a variety of delicious Tex-Mex dishes that caters to all. Del Fuego is doing its part in the craft beer and cocktail movement with over 15 rotating craft beers. Additionally, 65 tequilas and a seasonally changing cocktail list. You’ll be sure to find something for every plate.

• NOCO

At NOCO, they strive to constantly rediscover New American cuisine for the customers. NOCO is committed to supporting its communities, local farms, fishermen, and businesses. NOCO has a very chill/romantic ambiance and is more of a high-end restaurant.

• Maureen's Kitchen

Maureen's Kitchen in Smithtown is a small, family-owned restaurant that brings families and friends from all over to try their famous food. Maureen's kitchen has 4.5 out of 5 ratings and is ranked #1 out of 111 restaurants in Smithtown. Safe to say, if you are looking for an amazing breakfast or late lunch to bring your family or friends to, this is the place to go.

• Luso Restaurant

Luso restaurant is a Portugueges wood-char BBQ style restaurant where the food is served in an all-you-can-eat style. You can make reservations to dine in, order food to-go, or host an event at Luso for a celebration.

• AJI 53 

Aji 53 serves fresh sushi and sashimi. Classified as a fusion of Japanese cuisine, customers will find a wide variety of fresh fish prepared daily by the sushi chef. At Aji 53, the sashimi and the rolls are especially popular, but there is much more to choose from as well. If you are looking for something a bit different than sushi, they also offer Hibachi or different teriyaki dishes. The atmosphere at Aji 53 is the perfect place for alone time, date night, special parties, or private events.