Why You Should Go: As anyone who’s ever watched C-SPAN surely knows, compromise is hard, and with the exception of congress, compromise is never more difficult than deciding where to go out for lunch or dinner. From Japanese restaurants to sports bars, seafood shacks to Italian trattorias, the options in and around New York are limitless, as are the opinions. Luckily there’s the award-winning Willy Parkers American Bar & Grill, where the menu seems endless, the bar full, and the atmosphere fun.

What You Should Know: With a glowing review from The New York Times and multiple Diners’ Choice Awards from OpenTable, the Zagat-rated Willy Parkers on Long Island has something for everyone. Classy enough for a date or nice dinner with friends, yet friendly enough to watch the game at the bar, Willy Parkers truly does bring the best of all dining worlds together.

What You Should Try: You’re only limited to your culinary desires at Willy Parkers, where even the appetizers are as varied as Tuna Tataki and Maryland Crab Cakes to Wild Willy’s Texas Chili Bowl and Mac & Cheese. The main course decision gets no easier, so good luck choosing from mouth-watering dishes like Short Ribs Stew, the Po Boy Sandwich, Grilled Montauk Tuna, and Rigatoni Bolognese, among a host of options. Don’t worry, you’ll also find plenty of drinks to wet your whistle, like a full wine list, expertly-made cocktails and 24 craft beers.