Long Island Restaurant Week runs November 1–8 for fall 2026, according to Long Island Business News, with participating restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk counties offering fixed-price menus. Before you book, check the official participant list, read the menu for extra charges, and confirm your seating time. Saturday’s offer only has to run until 7 p.m.
How can I tell if a restaurant is taking part?
Start at longislandrestaurantweek.com for the official participant list and interactive map. A social post can point you toward a restaurant; it cannot confirm that this season’s menu is available on the night you want.
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Open the official participant list and filter by county to narrow your North Shore search.
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Find the restaurant by name and check that its listing covers November 1–8, 2026.
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Note the date you checked. Participant lists can change during the event.
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Confirm which fixed-price options the restaurant offers. Participation does not mean every published price tier is available.
What does a fixed-price dining week menu have to include?
For fall 2026, the published choices are a $25 two-course lunch and three-course dinners at $30, $40 or $48. A restaurant can offer one tier or several, so check the actual menu rather than planning around the lowest advertised price.
Two-course lunch, $25: at least three choices per course, with an appetizer and entrée or an entrée and dessert.
Three-course dinner, $30, $40 or $48: at least three choices each for appetizer, entrée and dessert.
Read the restaurant’s posted menu to see which tier applies to your visit.
Where an extra charge can hide
Restaurants may offer higher-priced dishes for a supplement. Look for a dollar amount beside individual dishes, then ask what the fixed price excludes. The promotion price gets you started; the supplement list tells you what your chosen courses will cost.
What three options per course tells you
The reported dinner terms require at least three choices for each course. If a posted menu shows only one, ask whether you are looking at the complete Restaurant Week menu before booking. Do not assume a short social-media preview contains the full offer.
Do I need a reservation for the final weekend?
Reservations aren’t required by the event, but it’s worth booking ahead for Friday and Saturday, since popular evening times can fill first. Tell the host you want the fixed-price menu rather than assuming your reservation includes it.
Why Saturday runs on a different clock
On Saturday, participating restaurants only have to offer the fixed-price menu until 7 p.m. On other days, it must be available all night when the restaurant is open, according to Long Island Business News’s October 23, 2026 report. Before accepting a later Saturday table, ask which menu will be available at that seating.
Booking for this weekend
The Onion Tree in Sea Cliff is taking part in Long Island Restaurant Week through November 8, with a three-course dinner for $48 per person, plus tax and tip. Start with Dosa Onion Rings or Pumpkin Soup, then choose any Pizza Napoletana or a main like Pandara Market Butter Chicken or Pondicherry Mutton, and finish with Warm ‘n Fuzzy Chocolate Cake or Thandai Mousse. The Burrata Chaat (+$5) and Forbidden Rice Pudding (+$3) carry a supplement, and some dishes contain nuts, so tell your server about any allergies. Book a table through our reservations page and let the host know you’d like the Restaurant Week menu.
What should I ask on the phone before I book?
Ask these three questions before committing your group to a table. The answers matter especially when some diners want the promotion and others want to order from the regular menu.
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Will the fixed-price menu be available at our reservation time?
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Is the fixed-price menu dine-in only?
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Must everyone at the table order it?
If the menu is not posted, ask to see it before booking. You need to know the price, the included courses and any supplements, not just that a restaurant is participating.
For questions about dining with us, call The Onion Tree at (516) 916-5353 or use our contact page. Mention a birthday or anniversary when you book so the occasion is part of the planning; our birthday dinner reservation guide can help you prepare for that conversation.
Is a dining week a good time to try a new kitchen?
Yes, if the menu makes you want to return after the promotion ends. Fall 2026 marks the event’s 20th anniversary. It began in 2006.
Choose the kitchen you would return to on an ordinary Tuesday, not simply the cheapest tier. Look for dishes that show what the kitchen cares about, then compare the fixed-price choices with its regular offering. A bargain on food you would not otherwise order tells you little about where you want to eat next.
At The Onion Tree, Chef Jay Jadeja and Raquel Wolf-Jadeja bring Italian Spirit and Indian Soul to Sea Cliff: Neapolitan pizza discipline alongside regional Indian flavors, from leopard-spotted pies to spice-layered curries.
How do I plan the night from booking to the last course?
Settle dietary needs and menu availability before arriving. Leave choosing between courses for the table, but know which choices change the bill.
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When booking, disclose allergies and ask what the kitchen can accommodate. Mention strong dislikes separately so they are not confused with allergies.
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Confirm that the fixed-price menu is available at your seating, especially on Saturday after 7 p.m.
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Read the menu’s supplement markings and ask what the listed price excludes.
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Choose your courses with the total in mind. An added charge on more than one course can change the value of the meal.
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Before paying, check that the fixed-price meals and any extras match what you ordered.
For a couple planning an evening around Sea Cliff, our autumn date night ideas can help with the rest of the night. Start with a menu you both want to eat, then choose the reservation time that fits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I tell whether a restaurant is part of Long Island Restaurant Week?
Check the current participant list and interactive map at longislandrestaurantweek.com, then confirm the menu with the restaurant. Fall 2026 runs November 1–8. A listing or social post from an earlier edition is not confirmation.
Do I need a reservation during a dining week?
A reservation is a sensible choice for weekend dinner, though you should check each restaurant’s requirements. Book as early as you can and say you want the fixed-price menu. Confirm that it will be available at your seating time.
Does the printed fixed price cover everything on the bill?
The fixed price may not cover every dish or extra you order. Some dishes can carry supplements, so ask which choices cost more and what the menu excludes before ordering.
When does the fixed-price menu end on Saturday?
For fall 2026, participating restaurants only have to offer it until 7 p.m. on Saturday. A restaurant may offer it later, but confirm that directly before booking a late seating.
Will the winter or spring editions use the same dates and prices?
Do not carry fall 2026 dates or prices into another edition. Check the official event site for the season you want, then confirm your chosen restaurant’s menu and availability before reserving.