This spot is definitely worth it. The parking situation isn't great, but they do offer valet, which helps. The space itself is huge and mostly quiet, though the bar area can get pretty busy. The steak is phenomenal, and I appreciate that they don't overcharge. I've been here a few times now, and the food has been consistently good every visit. Service has also been solid--servers are attentive without being overbearing. I'd recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends, or be prepared to wait a bit. read more

Galo Tavern 18 - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

I went to a retirement party for my coworker. The restaurant does not have a parking lot but I was able to find street parking. Nice establishment friendly staff, clean, service as good. The food we where served a farmer's salad mixed greens, goats cheese, apples, mushrooms, walnuts with balsamic vinaigrette. The main corse I choose rigatoni primavara. The food was tasteless my salad had no apples in it the vinaigrette I didn't like the flavor. The rigatoni I didn't care for the sauce the only thing that was good was the bread. Some so my coworker's choose the eggplant parmigina they enjoyed it. Some had the glazed salmon it wasn't alot of glaze on it people was saying it was dry and the rice had no flavor. I was disappointed. read more

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Really? Have I never done a review for this place? I've been to Galo many times.... maybe it's just been an oversight on my part. I'll start by saying that I've never been disappointed. The service is always great and those rolls should be illegal (they are Parker house style rolls... I could really just eat a pile of those for dinner). Every time I visit, I try to taste something new. I mostly stick to the salads because I'm trying to be "good".... but the dinner rolls tend to throw me off my feeble low calorie attempt game. My dining companions have had everything from steaks...to crabcakes...to burgers and...never a complaint (always a rave). This is our go-to spot when I'm in the neighborhood if we aren't trying something different. Galo is a convenient, solid and predictable spot that has something on the menu for everyone. FYI- Sometimes it can get a little bit loud in the bar area, so if you can get a table in the dining room, it'll be easier to have a conversation. Street parking can get a little challenging at times... but I've been on a lucky parking trend. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night kinda last minute, so I didn't make a reservation. We walked in at around 8pm. We sat down and ordered drinks. I had a Patron Margarita on the rocks with salt. Very nice! We also had the Angry Mule and a Coke. We ordered the black bean burger, mini burgers with fries, and had to try the vodka chicken parmigiana. The drink was great and our server was nice. He was a little busy, but managed to take good care of us. The chicken was so good. I got three pieces of perfectly fried chicken cutlets with a creamy vodka sauce. It was served with mozzarella on top. It was served with spaghetti in the same vodka sauce. I have to say, I was happy at the amount of sauce they used. Nothing was swimming in sauce. The mini burgers are always a hit for the picky eater. The black bean burger was reportedly great and fresh. The price was right and the place is clean. The tables, table clothes, silverware, glasses, plates, and napkins were all very clean. We always enjoy coming here. Plus the steak that were served to tables around us, had an amazing scent, and served on a hot plate. So good. Check this place out, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Solid local tavern that's great for a quick lunch or casual dinner. The food is about a 7/10, good, reliable, and hits the spot when you're looking for something easy. Service is decent and the atmosphere is relaxed, making it a nice place to sit down by yourself and enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. Nothing overly fancy, but a dependable spot when you're in the mood for a laid-back dining experience. read more

Galo Tavern 18 - Grilled Hanger Steak (TO) - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

I came in on a Monday night specifically because of the $9.95 burger and sandwich special. I dined with my wife and daughter, and we both ordered from the burger and sandwich section. I ordered the Tavern Burger with cheddar cheese and bacon added, and my wife ordered a steak sandwich. The burger itself was disappointing. The bun began to fall apart halfway through eating it, almost completely disintegrating. I asked for the burger to be cooked medium, and while it wasn't raw, it was noticeably under medium. I still ate it, but overall it wasn't enjoyable. The menu states the burger is 10 ounces, but what I received looked much closer to 6 ounces, which added to the disappointment--even at the discounted price. The staff was fine and reasonably attentive, especially considering it was a Monday night near the end of their shift. The atmosphere was what you'd expect from a dimly lit, casual American bar-style restaurant, but that alone didn't make up for the food quality. I also want to note that the Monday deal applies to both burgers and sandwiches, but only the burger was discounted on our receipt. I didn't dispute it at the time cause I just didn't even want to bother but it was still frustrating. Overall, this experience left me pretty disappointed, and I don't see myself returning. The only reason I might consider coming back would be for the Thursday 42-ounce steak special, but otherwise this will likely be my last visit. read more

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We had dinner at Galo. As always the service was tops, dinner: delicious and the ambiance ... it is a nice restaurant. I'm loving the Prix-Fixe Menu, loved the lamb chops. Once again read more

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We ordered several burgers for takeout. Wow! Best burgers in the area. Everything was still hot when we got them home. Everything was delicious. We will go back... maybe dine in next time. read more

Took my friend out for a birthday dinner. We made it there right before happy hour was over. She wanted to order a strawberry margarita but was hesitant due to sugar restriction. Waiter told her instead of simple sugar they can substitute it with agave nectar. She was so happy. I ordered a martini! For dinner we opted for the fixed price dinner. She ordered the calamari, salmon and tiramisu. She said the calamari was tender and the Salmon was cooked perfectly. I had the baked clams and pasta with seafood. It was absolutely delicious!!! Love that place. Service was excellent. We'll be back. Only down fall is that I wish the happy hour was until 6:30 or 7. Can never make it there in time feom wor read more

although the service was a little slow (understandable because of how busy it was) i had a great time here!! the fresh bread that came out was honestly some of the best i've had, and the chicken parm with pasta was huge. i ended up getting 3 meals out of it lol. it was a very lively restaurant and i would definitely come back!! read more

A text with a coupon gave a reason to splurge a little. Date night and Girls night back to back! If bread and butter is your weakness you're in trouble lol! Glazed salmon, short ribs, grilled Branzino, pasta torano, farm salad, grilled basil chicken sandwich! All delicious! There's a bar and weekday happy hour. read more

Galo Tavern 18 - Glazed Salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Excellent restaurant. I've been there a few times now and since it's become one of my favorites. For a casual dining place it's actually very classy. Great atmosphere, low lighting, fireplace, clean. It's a very good looking dining room. Fairly small menu. The food is fresh and delicious. Service has always been excellent. One time I even asked to speak the Mgr to tell them how good our server was. Easy parking as well. Front and rear of restaurant, as well as directly across the street. read more

Stopped in for a drink and Kevin the bartender was wonderful! Great establishment that I haven't been to in a over a decade, but just as good as I remember it! read more

3.75 I saw this local spot come up several times while looking for restaurant/dinner recommendations in the Floral Park area, so my wife and I decided to check it out. Parking is pretty easy, as it's surrounded by residential homes on both the north and south sides of the restaurant. When we walked in, we weren't sure if we were supposed to go right to the bar area or left, as we didn't see the hostess for a few minutes. When she finally arrived, she seated us at the smallest table, even though the dining room was mostly empty on a Wednesday evening at 7 PM. The dining room was dark but definitely had some character. After you order, fresh bread is served. I wasn't expecting that, but it was a welcomed and tasty surprise. The fried calamari had a nice breading with the right amount of seasoning and came with marinara sauce and chipotle mayo. We also ordered the Bone-in Cowboy Steak with rice and mashed potatoes, as well as a Filet Mignon with fries and broccoli. This is where the size of the table became an issue. With the Cowboy Steak and the sides served on individual plates, table space became limited. We asked for both steaks to be prepared medium-rare. The cook on my Cowboy was spot on; unfortunately, my wife's Filet was more on the rare side (though it was an easy fix since the Cowboy came on a grill plate). Although both steaks came with sauces (a port wine reduction for the Filet and chimichurri for the Cowboy), they did lack seasoning. The sides were decent but also needed a bit more flavor. Overall, it was not a bad dining experience. Our server was kind and tried to provide a good overall experience, but in my opinion, the food could use more flavor. read more

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The food was very good and the service was very attentive. We all ordered casual fare but the steaks around us looked incredible!

My husband had a brunch there for my birthday! It was wonderful. The food was fabulous, the staff went above and beyond and the room was beautiful! 5 stars ! read more

The food at Galo Tavern is fine. The menu features a lot of good offerings. I had the baby back ribs with sweet potato bries. The flavor of the ribs were on point and the sweet potato fries had a bit of a crunch to them. The service on the other had , although friendly, was slow. Our waitress was pleasant, however, in the later stages took long to get dessert menus, coffee, and to get the bill. This of course would be understandable if the restaurant was packed with patrons. This was not the case, it was empty. The decor features expose beams and a slightly upscale atmosphere. We were very comfortable where we sat, which helped to us content. read more

Galo Tavern 18 - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Came for a work happy hour. To be fair I've avoided coming here for a while for dinner because the menu is pretty expensive and never really caught my eye. But coming for a free happy hour encouraged me. We were given a table in the back. Service was fair, they were attentive enough to fill drink and food requests. The food was all very much bar-type food. Fried calamari, spinach dip, fried chicken, quesadillas. Would I have gotten any of these for dinner? No. Were they altogether good? Meh. It's hard to argue against free bar food. But it was very much average. Parking is easy enough. The drinks are not so varied but they'll probably have a fine version of what you want (in my case, pinot noir). Wouldn't come for dinner myself but would consider hosting an event here again. read more

7/27/24 Walked in around 6pm and was seated quickly. Bread (pillowy buttery goodness) and water were served. Ordered the fried calamari (added chili peppers) well done, and it was very good. For mains, we had the lamb chops and skirt steak. While the skirt was tasty (heavy on the pepper), the lamb chops were delicious. Side of port wine reduction pairs well also. Food 4 stars. Portions on the smaller side, especially for the price. Recommend the lamb chops. Happy hour and daily specials too. Service 3 stars. Nice but not 100% attentive, Ambience 4 stars. Dark steakhouse vibe. read more

Galo Tavern 18 - Menu as of 7/27/24 - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

We went to this restaurant on the right night! Went here for my dad's birthday and I was definitely craving steak. Lucky for me, we went on a Thursday where they have steak night, in which select steaks are 50% off. My brother and I ended up splitting the 42oz porterhouse between us which would have been $120 but instead was $60 because of the discount. Totally worth it! The complimentary bread they give is also delicious. Only thing is the appetizers could have had larger potions. read more

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Service was fine. Weren't rushed . I had the tavern burger on recommendation. Angus beef ( maybe) , extra mushrooms (very dry) , mozzarella not melted. The burger was ordered med well. Was so dry I had to put blue cheese dressing on. No taste. Very disappointed. Can't blame the wait staff for this. Lost me as a customer. read more

Recently just came here for my niece's communion. I was surprised that it was really packed and the food was pretty good. I'm not sure why they have low rating reviews. Staff and waitresses were really polite, friendly and helpful. The ambiance was a nice American decor. I had split the tavern burger which was cooked perfectly and had a good taste. The bread was a bit much though. My family got different dishes like the Portuguese steak and the flat bread which they enjoyed. Also, I had the old fashioned which was a bit sweet but strong. Old fashioned was made well. Good job guys keep it going even on slow days! read more

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I can't believe I've overlooked this restaurant for so long and I throughly regret it. Finding neighborhood gems is my favorite, and I can't wait to come back again! They take reservations which was acknowledged and we were sat quickly. It's a very nicely decorated tavern feel with a long full service bar. Our waiter was cool, and made great suggestions. He came to check in on us at appropriate times. We started off with the shrimp tempura and that alone is the reason for me to come back. The potato skins were great too, nice and cheesy. The porterhouse for two *chefs kiss* very tender and great seasoning/perfectly cooked. Steak rivals some of the other porterhouses I've had in Manhattan and throughout the Island. The drinks were also great, I got a lemon drop martini and it was to my liking with a good pour. read more

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We've ordered from this place several times. I have to say the food is a bit on the inconsistency side. Ordered the Grilled Chicken on a Focaccia bread with fries, Tres Leche' ... Oh wait they gave me a Chocolae Souffle instead? & Baked Potato Skins. First off the Grilled Chicken came out dry. The Focaccia Bread was soggy on the bottom and dry on top. The fries was definitely double fried but with old oil. I've worked in several restaurants and always hated how some places likes to save on that. There was also no flavor at all to the sandwich which was a let down. The Potato Skins was probably the sadest I've seen. 100% it was old and reused or was pre made and you can taste the refrigerator flavors in that potato. That was a big no-no. As for the Souffle... I don't normally eat chocolate and I would've appreciate the owner or the host or whomever that takes cares of the orders calls us and just let us KNOW that they 86'd Tres Leche's instead of just auto subbing it for us without knowing if we even like to eat it. Which by the way. tasted like microwave cake in a cup. It's not bad, but it's not saying much for that kind of price. Overall, their steaks seem decent and the only consistency thus far. If it was their grillman. Hats off to ya! read more

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Disappointing to say the least. We organized a group outing of 9 people to welcome back a colleague from maternity leave. We of course asked her to bring her child with her and we purposely picked a corner booth at 4pm. The staff were rude and reacted very negatively to the presence of a child-acting as if the child's baby carrier was taking up excessive space. In sum, they embarrassed my colleague and behaved in a manner that can only be described as revolting. Upon leaving this lowbrow establishment and its multiple empty tables, it became clear that its lack of patrons on a Friday afternoon is very well deserved. Do yourself a favor and walk 10 feet east and enjoy Luigi's Italian Restaurant next door- a major step up in class and cuisine. Galo is the perfect establishment for those that prefer to dwell with the crude and unrefined. read more

Ambiance was excellent and service was super friendly. Food was hit or miss at times. Apps were delicious, calamari perfectly done not chewy or greasy. Peach burrata salad was amazing! Skirt steak was not. It was chewy and greasy, branzino was filleted and I requested it deboned however it came full of bones in every section, not just a few here or there as expected. I should have ordered it whole (which was an option). They were accommodating and very nice in offering a substitute. I've been here about 5+ times and still can't get a solid evening where all family/friends' meals were unanimously great however for a local spot, we're willing to keep trying. read more

The restaurant is easy to get to from the main avenues in Nassau. Plenty of parking around the area. There are several areas in the restaurant that can be set up for private parties. The service was excellent very attentive. The servers were polite and professional. Even with a large group, our orders were received and placed in front of the person who ordered it without any error. The steak arrived exactly how we ordered it, "Medium Rare" , very tasty and well marinated. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a small or large party. Had a great evening out celebrating a 60th Birthday! read more

Nice place with a nice bar and a lot of variety on their menu. Our server was great and attentive. She gave us excellent recommendations such as a spicy margarita, steaks, lamb chops, and tres leches. read more

Came here for lunch with a coworker to catch up on some things. It was my first time. We started off with the sliders as well as a Caesar Salad. By the time we finished, we were so full but had already ordered our food. I ordered the chicken sandwich with fries and she ordered a burger. My chicken sandwich was delicious, however, it had no seasoning, so so asked for some bacon and grilled onions...Lol..After I fancied it up, I ate half. My coke was crispy and my water was fresh, not to mention the fresh hot bread. Our server was pleasant and she always greeted us with a smile, even when she came back to check up on us. I loved the decor, it was rustic, intimate and casual at the same time. Overall, I was pleased with the experience, will definitely go back. read more

Overpriced for quality of food. Not disgusting but nothing good to recommend. No brunch or lunch menu on a Saturday. Friendly staff.

Tried this place for the 1st time enjoying a lunch date with Hubby. Ambiance is great. Very nice decor and a little romantic. Bar area is nice and seemed to keep customers coming. Service was good. Staff was friendly. The complimentary bread and butter was good but quickly started to get hard. Not sure why. For drinks, I ordered the strawberry lemonade mojito which was very good but I wish I could taste the alcohol. Hubby had a Docs cider which he liked because it wasnt as sweet as some others. We ordered calamari as an appetizer. So delicious. It comes with 2 sauces and both were good. For entrees I had the pork tenderloins with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli and carrots. The mashed potatoes are FIRE!!! Hubby had the Tavern burger with sweet potato fries. He enjoyed them along with some of my mash. The portions were worth the money. Overall everything was excellent. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Highly recommend!!!!! Food most importantly was DELICIOUS with lots of flavor, excellent value and my family and I were saying after everything we ate - how surprised we were that we had never tried this local gem. Staff are genuinely kind and great at what they do which really brings it all together. Our waitress answered all of our questions and even gave us her recommendations off the menu. I feel like most restaurants lack in personality now a days ,so having staff that really appreciate what they are serving was refreshing . We all were sharing off each other's plate by the end of the night since we loved all of the food we ordered. read more

Excellent food, great ambiance, good service, reasonable prices. Would come there again

Came here for happy hour- excellent happy hour specials ($8 apps, $8 cocktails). Def try the shrimp tempura! 2 sliders were offered for happy hour size. Onion rings were fresh and home made. Potato skins were extra large! Service was quite slow but friendly and constantly kept our waters refilled. Be sure to flag down your servers if you need anything. read more

This is not how Shrimp Tuscan or tuscana looks like very disappointed. No sauce at all. read more

Galo Tavern 18 - This is not how Shrimp Tuscan or tuscana looks like very disappointed. No sauce at all. - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Solid local spot for steak and savory appetizers. Both were exactly what I wanted on my birthday. And a good drink always in hand, completes the meal. You're going to laugh, I just wanted potato skins and steak. Simple request for my birthday. And lucky timing, Thursday's is half price Porterhouse and Cowboy steak. So that is exactly what we ordered. Appetizer of Mac and Cheese was on order as well for the kiddos as we had a late dinner reservation, they were starving. Several folks were celebrating that night too so the waiters did their thing - the Happy Birthday song and presenting dessert. Never gets old. The vibe here is split - you got a full bar area separate from the main dining room. Great for watching the game or listening to the music overhead. The main dining room, like many taverns, rustic yet modern decor. Love the light fixtures and the homage to their Portuguese roots, both on the logo and in the decor throughout. Then there's an extended dining area, looks more steakhouse feel with the pictures on the wall. Either way, good spots for group dining or an intimate meal. Huge space overall. Now the porterhouse was half price, as was the cowboy steak we ordered so that was easy on the wallet. But I'd totally return to try other dishes as this is not their expertise but totally perfect for a Tavern. The steaks were good and served on sizzling hot plates - which I didn't expect. Also accompanied with two sauces which I thought I wouldn't need but just wanted to try for the taste. One was a chimichurri blend - lots of parsley and olive oil. The other like a brown gravy. Both were delicious in it's own way but I like my steak without sauce to taste that umami it naturally has. Wait staff was very attentive and even asked us if we wanted a larger table (we were a party of 4 at a standard 4 seater, but a round table became available right next to us). I guess based on the many entrees we ordered and the size of the plates, it made more sense to move us. And I got my birthday song and dessert - waiter was so stealthy I didn't even see him walk over with a candle lit dessert. Thanks for the fun night out. (Will add more photos shortly, in transit). read more

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Had dinner reservations for 4 on a Saturday night. There is not much of a waiting area so everyone was standing by the door or outside in the freezing cold waiting. Thankfully I had a reservation so there was not a long wait but still uncomfortable trying to stand by the hostess stand and out of the way of the door but yet you are on top of tables where people are eating. Nonetheless, the restaurant has a very nice ambiance. We were sat in the banquet hall area, and were only the second table to be sat in that area and seemed to have been forgotten about. A young lady came over to give us water glasses and advised our waiter will come over and serve our water (which he did 2 minutes later). He never introduced himself, said anything to us, and then walked away. Another group of Latino people came and were seated at table next to us. He immediately went over and had a whole conversation with them, brought them the complimentary bread/rolls, and took their drink and dinner order while we were still waiting. We are also Latino, but I guess didn't look it enough. I usually don't write anything about race disparity in my comments but it was clear as day what he was doing. The same young girl that came to us earlier asked us if we were advised of the dinner specials. We told her no and that nobody has came over to take care of us. She ended up being our waitress the rest of the night. The complimentary bread/rolls they give you are really good and fresh. They are served in a small round metal dish and taste similar to Hawaiian rolls (4 of them come in one). I ordered the skirt steak which comes pre-sliced and was very flavorful, and had great seasoning. It comes with two sides. The mash potatoes were very good, fresh, and flavorful. Only downside is I definitely don't think it was the 16 oz it says on the menu. I also tried a piece of the baby back ribs with just the dry rub they use (no sauce) and they were extremely flavorful and had a good bite to them. The restaurant got extremely busy the longer we were there. I definitely recommend making reservations. I was advised when you come during the week, you are able to be seated in the main dining area and you receive much better service. A table that came after us and was seated next to us was also supposed to be served by our original waiter. One of the girls asked for a glass of wine and the guy disappeared for 15 minutes and never brought her wine. The manager came over at one point and asked if everything was ok. They explained they have been there for 25 minutes, the guy just asked them what drinks they wanted, all they wanted was one glass of wine and the guy never came back. The manager then told another young lady to take their order. The lady then boldly told them "we are getting busy tonight so I suggest you get an appetizer because it will be a while for the entree." After the lady took their order, the guy returned with the glass of wine. They ended up waiting a hour for their food and all they got was a hamburger! That lady and our waitress ended up switching back and forth the whole night to take care of them because the guy never took care of them. Then there was another table two tables over telling the guy that he went to have a sip of his beer and wondered why it tasted funny only to find out the waiter brought him the wrong beer. He was too focused on the one table and never really took care of anyone else and when he did, he screwed it up. I ordered an apple pie for dessert and was advised after 15 minutes it will come soon, it takes longer because they have to heat it in the oven. How long does apple pie take to heat up? Well when it finally came out, it was not even warm. It was cold. The gelatin on top of it was gooey because it was not warm or hot and the ice cream on top of it was not even melting (which is definitely an indication it was not warmed up). It tasted decent but probably would have tasted better if it was actually warmed up like they said they were doing. At that point we were there too long and I didn't want to send it back. The service was pretty slow the night I went, but have been told by many that is usually not the case. The food itself was excellent and I would definitely go back. read more

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Thursdays steaks specials are the best!!! Porterhouse steak for 2 cooked to perfection! Rivals many steakhouses in Manhattan that we tried and for $60 you cannot go wrong! Must try! Go early on Thursday or else be expected to wait a while to be seated. Tables fills fast by 7pm! Excellent service! Great atmosphere in my very own neighborhood! Highly recommended and will be back again soon!!! read more

Galo Tavern 18 - Thursday night 50% off special! 42 oz Porterhouse for Two - $60 - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

Walked in on a Tuesday night, no reservation needed. Cozy neighborhood restaurant feel with an extensive menu. The complimentary homemade bread was worth the calories. For appetizer we tried the garlic shrimp which came in an amazing sauce that you're gonna want to save to dip your bread in! Entrees- I had the branzino which was huge and cooked to perfection, served with veggies and fingerling potatoes. My friend had the lamb chops which were also perfectly cooked and well seasoned, served with a delicious home style mashed potato. Definitely a place I would revisit, every night they have a different special. My friend is a frequent patron so we received 20% off! read more

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The porterhouse steak was great! my kids loved the Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes ! Overall great experience...wait staff were attentive!! Definitely coming back! read more

Galo Tavern 18 - 42 oz Porterhouse for Two - Steakhouses Near Me - New Hyde Park, New York

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