516 American Kitchen Gets Favorable Reviews

and Bar in Syosset has only been open for about three months, but has already received positive reviews from both residents and critics.

"We enjoyed the huge 516 summer salad with arugula, mandarin oranges, julienned apples and pears, almonds and dried cranberries in a citrus vinaigrette," said writer Joanne Starkey in a New York Times review. "A salad featuring baby spinach and strawberries was also very good."

Local residents have shared similiar sentiments. Michael T. of Bayville said on the website Yelp that he was sad to see the previous French restaurant Moules et Frite close -- but enjoys the new establishment.

"The garlic mash was tasty and the sauce that they dressed it up with was a nice touch," Michael T. wrote. "My friend had a simple burger and fries that was well flavored and pretty large. This isn't a big fancy place but a nice spot to grab a meal with family and friends. I will be back."

"The beer selection is to be envied," Patch user Grifhunter said in a . "The best fish tacos I ever had."