Blackstone Steakhouse

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Long Island's Premier Steakhouse and Sushi Destination

Blackstone Steakhouse by Anthony Scotto has established itself as Long Island's premier dining destination, occupying a striking space at 10 Pinelawn Road in Melville, New York. The interior lives up to its name: quarried black stone, rich natural wood, glowing chandeliers, and working fireplaces create an atmosphere that is unmistakably upscale without feeling stiff. When the weather cooperates, the outdoor lounge — with ambient lighting, lush landscaping, and oversized booths — offers an equally compelling alternative.

A Menu That Refuses to Pick a Lane

What sets Blackstone apart from a conventional steakhouse is the genuine breadth of its kitchen. The centerpiece remains USDA Prime 45-day dry-aged beef — porterhouse for two, bone-in rib steak, filet mignon — but the menu extends well beyond the grill. Blackstone holds the distinction of being the only restaurant on Long Island chosen and certified by the Official Kobe Beef Association of Japan, making it the sole address on the island where guests can order authentic Japanese Kobe beef served with Shabu broth and black garlic.

Alongside the steaks, an in-house sushi chef oversees a full raw bar and an extensive roster of rolls that ranges from a straightforward spicy tuna to the Blackstone Supreme — wagyu beef, spicy tuna, king crab, avocado, eel sauce, and tobiko — and the Surf & Turf roll, which pairs spicy crunchy lobster with wagyu beef and Sukiyaki sauce. Seafood plateaus, tuna tartare, yellowtail carpaccio, and signature rolls built around Alaskan king crab and bluefin toro round out a Japanese-influenced side of the menu that would hold its own in any dedicated sushi restaurant.

Starters like the Wagyu Beef "Hot Stone" — sliced thin and seared tableside with a hoisin soy dipping sauce — and the Niman Ranch Prime Shortrib with burrata show the kitchen's range beyond the obvious categories.

The Wine List and Recognition

Wine Spectator awarded Blackstone its Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, a recognition that reflects the restaurant's 850-bottle wine list. An on-site sommelier is available to guide pairings across both the steakhouse and Japanese sides of the menu — a practical asset given how different a Kobe beef course and a plate of bluefin toro tartare can be.

Events, Atmosphere, and Dress Code

Blackstone handles private events — weddings, mitzvahs, corporate dinners, social gatherings — with the same seriousness it brings to the dining room. The modern décor, both indoors and out, is designed to feel like a genuine departure from a standard catering hall.

The restaurant asks guests to dress accordingly: business casual or resort evening wear. It is a small signal that the experience here is meant to be taken seriously — which, given the wine recognition and the only certified Kobe beef program on Long Island, seems entirely fair.