Bites Nearby: Graffiti

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out.Here's this week's choice:

Graffiti

Overview: Great American type food without the large cost. A great family restaurant or a place to celebrate the soon to be end of school.

Decor: The restaurant is a very homey type restaurant. The walls are beige with white trim and it has a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. There is also a fireplace on one side which is made out of dark wood. I felt it was less like a restaurant and more like someone’s house. It makes you feel really comfortable when you go inside.

The Drinks:

• A selection of domestic and imported beers
• Soft Drinks

Appetizers:

• Maryland Crab Cake
• Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
• Short Rib Flatbread
• BBQ Scallops
• Prosciutto Di Parma

Entrees:

• Petite Chicken Meatloaf - Though this meatloaf is made of chicken, it still has the rich flavor of a regular beef meatloaf. I was very surprised about how juicy and tender it was as well as flavorful.
• Espresso Chili Rubbed Skirt Steak – Espresso, chili and steak? It didn’t seem to sound like a good combination but it was delicious. The steak itself was even tender and easy to eat.

Sides

Salads:

• Roast Beet Salad
• Winter Green
  Chopped
• Cob
• Mama Loo’s

Soups:

• French Onion
• Butternut Squash & Apple
• Soup of the Day

Desserts:

• Warm Chocolate Cake
• Cheesecake
• Banana Mousse Cake
• Red Velvet Sundae
• Fresh Berry “Napoleon”
• Bakes Apple Crisp

Service: It feels like family when you are served at Graffiti. Not only do they smile and are prompt but they try to get to know you on a personal level. The wait staff likes to joke around with the customers as they take the orders. They also like to tease each other. I found it to be a very inviting place.

Signature Dish: Natural Onion Crusted Chicken

Graffiti

Address: 8285 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury

Cost: $$