We went to Angie’s Long Island in Manhasset for Dinner. Overall, it is a fun high-end comfort food and bar.
The Food Review: Premium Comfort Done Right
Wagyu Hot Dog: This is not your average ballpark frank. Wrapped beautifully in flaky puff pastry (giving it an elegant pig in a blanket twist) and balanced with tangy sauerkraut and honey mustard, it turns a simple stadium snack into a rich, buttery, savory starter. This could have been my favorite dish but for the eggroll.
Gyro Eggroll: Their eggroll is not a classic eggroll or even the inventive eggrolls from Danny’s Chinese. They create a blend of Chinese and Mediterranean Dishes to deliver the most tasty item on their menu. Our recommendation is to expand this offering!
Bavarian Pretzel: Huge, soft, house-baked, and served piping hot with a fantastic cheese sauce. It is the ultimate table-sharing app.
Shrimp Tacos: Exceptionally fresh and bright. Piled with grilled corn, creamy avocado, cilantro, and a kick of their signature Angie aioli, they offer a great, lighter contrast to the heavier meat dishes on the menu.
Wagyu French Dip: Easily one of the crown jewels of the handheld menu. The use of premium Wagyu makes the thinly sliced beef melt-in-your-mouth tender. When paired with melted mozzarella, creamy horseradish, and a deeply savory au jus for dipping, it is an absolute home run.
Filet Mignon Kebab: A standout among the heavier entrees. The filet is incredibly tender, perfectly charred, and beautifully paired with traditional Greek-inspired lemon potatoes and a vibrant chimichurri. It is well worth the premium price tag.
The Environment Review: The Volume Control Issue
The trade-off for that excellent meal is the acoustics. The design of Angie’s, featuring hard, sleek surfaces, a wide-open layout, bustling bar energy, and big screens, acts like a natural amplifier. Our overall recommendation is for Angie’s to invest in some sound dampeners.
When the restaurant fills up (which is almost every Thursday through Saturday night), the sound bounces everywhere. It transforms from a casual neighborhood joint into a roaring, high-decibel party. This works great if you are in your 20’s but it can be really loud for each decade of your life after that.
- The Vibe: It is a high-energy, see-and-be-seen social hub. If you are looking for a lively, celebratory night out with drinks flowing, the noise actually adds to the fun.
- The Drawback: If you are trying to catch up with an old friend or looking for a quiet, romantic date night, the environment works against you. You will likely find yourself straining to hear across the table.
Our overall take is that they serve some really good food but for people of our age the overall environment makes it an uncomfortable dining experience.