The Clubhouse 320 W. Jericho Turnpike Huntington, NY (631) 423-1155 www.clubhousesteaks.com

The Clubhouse, a family-owned and operated restaurant was founded in 1962 by Geraldine Bies and her late husband John, and is managed by their son, Jeffrey. The Huntington restaurant offers impeccable food, personal service and a cozy environment - that have made it a dining institution. Chef Charlie Larbartino has been the executive chef since 1994, and brings his own signature creations to the menu. Recent winners of Wine Spectator’s, Award of Excellence and Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s, Restaurants Award, the restaurant prides itself on offering an extensive wine list to compliment their menu.

The Clubhouse offers dining choices that will appeal to many different palettes. Starters range in price from $6 to $19 and include: lobster and crab cake made with Maine lobster and Maryland lump crab meat, roasted red pepper and sambuca-laced sauce ($15); French Helix escargot in garlic gorgonzola and herb butter ($9); and sesame and ginger crusted seared yellowtail tuna over wakamed seaweed salad ($12). Soups and salads range from $5 to $14 and include: Caesar with pounded filet mignon over greens with tomato ($16); and hearts of romaine topped with strips of roasted red pepper, creamy bleu cheese dressing and topped with cheese crumbles ($6). Entrées range from $15 to $48 and include: T-bone (24 ounces or more) ($20); veal scallopini sautéed in a light white wine sauce, topped with creamy goat’s milk mozzarella with black truffle bits ($23); and broiled Maine lobster tails served with drawn butter ($48).

The Clubhouse is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Dinner is served seven days a week, starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday through Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturdays.