The Halston

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

An American Kitchen Built on a Proven Pedigree

The Halston, located at 400 Broadhollow Road in Melville, New York, is the latest expression of Anthony Scotto Restaurants — the hospitality group behind well-regarded Long Island establishments including Blackstone, Insignia, One10, Opus, and RARE650. That lineage matters: it signals a level of operational seriousness and culinary commitment that shows up on the plate and in the glass.

That commitment is reflected in the recognition The Halston earned from Wine Spectator, which awarded the restaurant its prestigious Best of Award of Excellence in 2024 — a distinction reserved for wine programs that go well beyond the expected, pairing depth of selection with thoughtful curation.

American Cuisine with Range and Rhythm

The Halston operates as an American kitchen and bar, offering lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch alongside a rotating calendar of weekly specials. Wednesday brings a Surf & Turf focus, Thursday spotlights a Land & Sea Duo, and Friday centers on Prime Rib & Lobster — a structure that gives regulars something to anticipate and rewards return visits. The American cuisine here is clearly designed with both occasion dining and everyday hospitality in mind.

Private Events Done Differently

Beyond the main dining room, The Halston positions itself as a serious venue for private events. The restaurant offers a dedicated private dining room, a larger banquet room, and the option for a full buyout — accommodating everything from corporate gatherings and weddings to mitzvahs, Sweet 16 celebrations, and social events. The phrase the restaurant uses — "Refreshingly Different" — points to an ambition to stand apart from generic banquet-hall experiences, backed by the same culinary and service standards that earned its Wine Spectator recognition.