AURA

4.7

120 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Aura is a neighborhood restaurant that celebrates how food, drink, people, and atmosphere come together
Aura is inspired by the banks of the Mediterranean, the spirit of family, the crisp coolness of a just caught oyster, the vibrancy of farm fresh vegetables, and the spirit of, “il dolce far niente.”

Here at Aura, we pride ourselves on hospitality, with a focus on memorable moments, whether you’re coming in for a small bite and a glass of wine at the bar, an intimate dinner with friends, or a large celebration.

Our menus are inspired by our culture, our seasonal ingredients, and our travels… and we welcome you to share your aura with us. We hope to see you soon.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(516) 208-7535
Website
https://www.auraeats.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
4338 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558-1617
Neighborhood
Island Park
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York State
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aura in Island Park is a delightful dining destination that impresses with its "exceptional food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ambiance" and "lively vibe," making it perfect for both date nights and celebrations. With standout dishes like scallops and branzino, it's a must-try experience.

120 Reviews

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Stacey
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Burrata appetizer was very different and had excellent flavors. Chicken skewers and salmon were also excellent. Drink menu very well done. The Amalfi cocktail was very good. Would go back for sure.
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Nick
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Bartender was great. Appetizers were excellent. Dinner was not so good. 3 out of 4 thought that dinner was fair. Very expensive for fair food.
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Michael
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food was nothing but salt. very poor quality all staff were amazing. so friendly and attentive
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Stacy
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant is beautiful & the food is fantastic!! My burger was perfectly cooked & the herbed fries were crispy & delicious!
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Stacy
Poconos
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, outstanding oysters, halibut, sweet potato gnocchi.
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Omaira
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is excellent!!! Beautiful place!! Highly recommend it
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Mitchell
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great everything. The perfect Saturday Night, special dinner spot. Ambience was great, food fantastic, not just dinner but a wonderful culinary experience and evening out with friends.
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Lisa
New York City
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic restaurant - the food was great & the service was outstanding!
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Eric
New York City
716 reviews
vip
4.0
716 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was exquisite, warm and provides that high end upscale feeling that most restaurants in the area lack. The food was outstanding, everything we ate was chocked full of amazing flavor profiles and cooked to perfection especially my wife's salmon entree, which is usually overcooked at most restaurants because she prefers it medium rare. The chocolate mousse was equally outstanding. Now for a few of the negatives that need improvement in my opinion. The service level was lacking for this upscale price point, we waited for the better part of 15 minutes after being seated to receive our cocktails. We had to order our entire meal at once, which makes you feel rushed and as a result our entrees came out before the bottle of wine we ordered throwing the entire flow of the meal off and you should not be made to feel rushed when you are spending good money. The place is overall fantastic, but hopefully they can make a few changes to make the entire experience memorable. We will be back to give them a second chance, because I am not a one and done type or foodie.
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Fern
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time at Aura and was very pleased. Lovely dining atmosphere, and tables not on top of one another. My branzino was cooked perfectly and I enjoyed the crispy skin on top. My husband ordered the spicy homemade pasta and loved it. I on the other hand found it way too spicy to eat. The Aura salad was a Greek salad and tasted just like the ones we ate in Greece. Fantastic choice for an appetizer. The only disappointment was the apple tart with hazelnut ice cream. The tart was terribly dry. I regret not sending it back All in all I look forward to returning to this classy restaurant.
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AURA is rated 4.7 stars by 120 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

4338 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558-1617

Additional information

Neighborhood
Island Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.auraeats.com/
Phone number
(516) 208-7535

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