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Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.5
(1k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 27 min
"great food, steak is always perfect"
"the chicken quesadilla was overcooked and over seasoned very salty couldn't eat it the cheese balls were called and oily tasted old never recived the drinks"
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$20.58
The Classic Combo
All the classic apps you love – Boneless Wings, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, and Mozzarella Sticks.
$30.17
Triple Chocolate Meltdown®
Warm, rich, fudge-filled chocolate cake is drizzled with hot fudge. Served with vanilla ice cream.
$13.42
Fountain Drinks
Satisfy your taste buds with our line-up of cold fountain drinks.
$4.8
Al Aqsa restaurant

Al Aqsa restaurant

4.7
(400+)
• Indian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 52 min
"Food is excellent. Great quality. Great taste. Fresh ingredients. Filling portions. Highly recommend "
"Food is always amazing!! They have the best food and Mint Lemonade "
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Very thin slices of chicken thighs with garlic sauce tomatoes and onions, pickles.
$13.06
Falafel Sandwich
Falafel with hummus, lettuce, tomatoes, salad, and pickles.
$9.47
Falafel (6 Pcs)
Ground chickpeas blended with oil, lemon juice.
$4.99
Falafel Plate (6 Pcs)
Grilled eggplant purée, oil, tahini.
$13.6
Basil Indian Cuisine (Hylan Blvd)

Basil Indian Cuisine (Hylan Blvd)

4.7
(700+)
• Indian • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 28 min
"The pad Thai is always on point. Today was the first time we tried the shrimp pad Thai due to lent. The shrimp was NOT over cooked which tends to happen with to go orders. Basil 100a%"
"Decided to try the lamb shank tonight and it did NOT disappoint. The spices and sauce were a perfect complement to this hearty dish. The lamb was tender and you can tell a lot of time went into this dish. "
Chicken Tikka Masala
Boneless chicken grilled in clay oven and simmered in a creamy tomato and yogurt sauce with herbs and indian spices.
$17.64
Vegetable Samosa
Crisp turnovers with spiced potatoes and green peas.
$6.53
Chicken Biryani
Basmati rice cooked with succulent pieces of chicken on a slow fire in dum style flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.
$18.82
Mango Lassi
Crispy cauliflower tossed with honey chili garlic sauce.
$6.71
Seabass Taverna

Seabass Taverna

4.9
(20+)
• Mediterranean • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 25 min
20% off on $40+
GREEK SALAD
Cucumber, tomatoes, olives, onion, pepper, feta, and lemon dressing.
$18.03
HOMEMADE CRAB CAKE
Homemade crabcakes (2pcs ) served with tartar sauce
$19.23
JUMBO SHRIMP SKEWERS (APPETIZER)
Jumbo shrimp herb marinated and grilled to perfection.
$19.32
CLAM CHOWDER SOUP 6 OZ
6 baked clams with oregano topping.
$9.64
Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn

Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn

4.7
(1k+)
• Italian • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
"Sent in a nice reuseable bag! Everything tastes and looks wonderful. Great service and condiments given. Food packed well :) very happy"
"Pizza was very small and crust soggy. fresh mozz on sandwiches extrememly watery. "
10. Fried Chicken Sandwich with Roasted Peppers
Served with fresh Mozzarella and Herb Mayo.
$17.93
Stuffed Meat Ball
Beef, breadcrumb, Romano cheese, stuffed with Ricotta and Mozzarella and baked with tomato sauce.
$18.97
Pasta Fagioli
Italian beans soup with celery, garlic, onion and a touch of tomato.
$15.39
Chicken Tortellini
All white meat chicken with celery, carrots and cheese tortellini.
$15.29
Eltingville Diner

Eltingville Diner

4.8
(10+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 32 min
Newly Added
Creamy Rice Pudding
With whipped cream.
$6.84
Crispy Chicken Wrap
Served with French fries. Bacon, lettuce, tomato & cheese.
$21.14
Ham, Bacon or Sausage
Waffle, pancakes or French toast + two eggs, sausage links, bacon & ham with home fries.
$7.36
Eltingville's Big Breakfast
Two poached eggs on an English muffin with Canadian bacon & hollandaise.
$21.99
Peking Taste Restaurant

Peking Taste Restaurant

4.5
(500+)
• Chinese • Thai
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 25 min
"sesame chicken two for one special did not disappoint"
"It was really tasty and enough for 2 of us"
C5. Sesame Chicken
Spicy.
$22.31
C3. Chicken with Broccoli
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$18.98
Fried Pork Dumpling (6)
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$10.28
Wonton Soup
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
$6.44
Nino's Restaurant

Nino's Restaurant

4.8
(300+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 45 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I haven't had Spinach Ravioli since before my Brother In Law Frank Passed Away. He was an Excellent Chef and I missed his Spinach Ravioli. The Potato Croquet were excellent too. I will be ordering again ... "
"Absolutely some of the best Italian food on Staten Island !!! Fantastic Hard work staff."
Chicken Parmigiana
Your choice of: marrechierre, franchese, oreganata or livornese.
$28.13
Filet of Sole
Eggplant stuffed with homemade ricotta and topped with fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella.
$30.2
Eggplant Rollatini
Chicken with layers of prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella cheese in a brown sauce.
$14.36
Pollo Sorrentino
Breaded and pan-fried white bread and mozzarella with marinara sauce on the side.
$28.36
La Strada Restaurant

La Strada Restaurant

4.6
(400+)
• Italian • Steak
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 25 min
"The chicken francese and  potato croquettes were so delicious! Will be ordering again from this awesome restaurant. "
"I can see they didn't update the menu. It's still says 3dozen baked clams. They are NOT 3dozen more like 4 clams"
Tortellini Alla Nonna
Cheese tortellini tossed with prosciutto, onions and peas in a cream sauce.
$23.07
Stuffed Artichoke
Stuffed with pecorino Romano and seasoned bread crumbs.
$17.13
Penne Alla Vodka
In a vodka tomato cream sauce.
$23.2
Baked Clams Oreganata
3 dozen.
$16.07
Dove Diner

Dove Diner

4.6
(2k+)
• Burgers • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 29 min
"My family's favorite place to sit down or order out! Always amazing quality food!"
"Read additional comments and delivered as ordered thank you for that!!"
Cheeseburger (Deluxe)
Served with french fries.
$17.37
Soups Du Jour - Pint
Chopped greens with feta cheese, olives, stuffed grape leaves & greek dressing.
$5.95
Chicken Fingers Deluxe
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella, served with a side of balsamic vinegar.
$17.13
Godiva Cheesecake
Two burgers with melted american cheese, lettuce, tomato, french fries, coleslaw & pickle.
$7.5
Pho Mac Vietnamese Restaurant

Pho Mac Vietnamese Restaurant

4.8
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Vietnamese
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 31 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The Young Chow Fried Rice was amaing very flavorful! "
"spent $120 for portions that are small. the salmon with Vietnamese sauce for $25 contained 3 cubes of salmon. it was mostly sauce and onions."
#26. Vietnamese Spring Roll / 越南春卷
Vietnamese spring roll with shrimp and pork
$11.72
#20. Summer Roll / 菲菜鮮蝦卷
Shrimp and vegetables with rice paper
$8.58
#17. Grilled Pork-Rice Noodle Beef Soup / 燒豬肉粉
Special big bowl rice noodles beef soup with brisket, omosa, tendon, and eye of round
$15.91
#1. Special Rice Noodle Beef Soup / 特別牛肉粉
Rice noodle beef soup with fresh eye of round and brisket
$14.76
Yala Halal

Yala Halal

4.5
(500+)
• American • Halal
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 22 min
"Chicken was kinda salty this time but the food was still delicious! Im obsessed with their rice "
"“Last time we ordered, it wasn’t this salty or oily. This time, the Buffalo chicken pie tasted very salty—so salty that I couldn’t even taste the buffalo chicken flavor. The portion size freshness was good , the crust was soft too. Though the olives kept falling off. I wouldn’t order this again because it didn’t taste the same as it did months ago. Thanks :)”"
Chicken Platter
Juicy halal chicken over flavorful yellow rice, and finished with our signature white sauce.
$13.81
Chicken & Lamb Platter
A generous serving of seasoned halal chicken and tender lamb served over flavorful rice and finished with our signature white sauce.
$14.43
Loaded Crispy Chicken
Crispy chicken served over your choice of fries, mac & cheese, or both, and finished with our signature white sauce.
$16.98
Lamb Platter
Seasoned halal lamb served over flavorful rice and finished with our signature white sauce.
$13.96
Eggy's Omelettes

Eggy's Omelettes

American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 32 min
Create Your Own Omelette
Choose your ingredients and make it your own.
$22.08
Side Corned Beef Hash
Homemade corned beef, potatoes, onions & peppers
$11.99
Two Eggs Your Way
Spinach, onion, tomatoes, oregano and Feta cheese.
$9.28
Greek Omelette
Home Fried potatoes with onions and peppers
$16.43
Doughboys Sandwiches

Doughboys Sandwiches

4.0
(60+)
• Sandwiches • American
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 27 min
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
Tender philly steak, melty American cheese, sautéed peppers & onions, crisp lettuce, & juicy tomato layered on a roll.
$14.78
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
Crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, & creamy mayo top a crispy, breaded chicken cutlet on a roll.
$16.1
Soda
Spicy salsalito turkey, pepper Jack cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, & creamy mayo layered on a roll.
$3.04
Spicy Turkey Sandwich
Sizzling bacon, smoky ham, oven-roasted turkey, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, & balsamic vinegar layered on thick sandwich bread.
$12.9
Mezcals Mexican Restaurant

Mezcals Mexican Restaurant

4.8
(400+)
• American (New) • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"You can never go wrong here. The food is fresh and amazingly tasty with good sized portions even when delivered. If you eat in you get the added plus of a great staff and the cool atmosphere. "
"4 shrimps for the garlic shrimp? It's a $18 dish. What a rip off! The pork didn't have seasoning. Nachos barely had cheese And burned tortillas. So disappointed to say the least. I've gone to the restaurant, and I know they cook good. However the food that was delivered was subpar!"
Salinas
Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese and a choice of grilled chicken or steak, topped with mild red salsa. Sour cream served on the side.
$11.92
Tacos Mexicanos
Corn tortilla tacos topped with onion and cilantro, served with a side of green tomatillo salsa or chipotle mayo (for shrimp tacos)
$4.38
Fajita de Pollo
Chicken fajita with sauteed peppers and onions.
$19.62
Taco Salad
Crispy tortilla bowl filled with black beans, rice, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, & a choice of grilled chicken or steak. Sour cream and guacamole on the side. (please specify how you would like your steak cooked)
$15.8
Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

Sunny & Fine's Breakfast Burritos

Tex-Mex • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 25 min
Breakfast Burrito Combo
Your choice of burrito and side.
$18.22
Build Your Own Burrito
Two scrambled eggs with your choice of meat and/or other toppings wrapped in a fresh tortilla.
$16.12
Classic Breakfast Burrito
Two scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla.
$12.89
Sausage Breakfast Quesadilla
A toasted flour tortilla stuffed with savory breakfast sausage melted shredded cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs
$12.59
Giuliana's

Giuliana's

4.8
(40+)
• Italian • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 27 min
"This pizza was so divine and tasty. The sauce was sweet and savory. Each slice filled myself and the party up! Every time I'm in New York I will revisit this location and get this style of pizza with the meatballs on it. Yum so good. "
"Pizza tasted microwaved , sauce was bland, and faggioli tasted like Yankee bean soup"
Tortellini
Cognac truffle sauce, filet mignon tips, mushrooms and diced mozzarella.
$37
Stuffed Rigatoni (Ricotta and Romano Cheese)
Vodka sauce, chopped shrimp.
$35
Pork Rollatini
Stuffed with sausage, artichokes and provolone in a Sorrentino sauce.
$37
Marsala
Diced Chicken, peas, mozzarella, mushrooms, marsala wine sauce.
$36
Tomo Japanese Restaurant

Tomo Japanese Restaurant

4.7
(1k+)
• Pickup • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 30 min
"Hands down best Sushi on the South Shore. I've ordered from them all and this takes the gold. Fried rice is always phenomenal."
"Not worth the price not even close ,the Vegetable Teriyaki (Entrée) was tiny and tasteless inflation is no excuse"
Spicy Tuna
Homemade steam or pan fried dumplings, shrimp/pork.
$5.53
Gyoza
A healthy favorite! Boiled Japanese soybeans.
$6.42
California
Crabstick with cucumber with spicy sauce.
$5.14
Shrimp Tempura
Spicy crunchy tuna, and spicy crunchy salmon w. Avocado wrapped in soy bean paper.
$6.67
Trackside Bar & Grill

Trackside Bar & Grill

4.5
(300+)
• Breakfast • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 22 min
2 Hot Dogs
Add cheese, Sabrett onions, sauerkraut or chili for an additional cost.
$14.89
Hamburger
Grilled patty on a bun or English muffin
$19.64
Ribeye Steak (16 Oz.)
Burger topped with bacon on a bun or English muffin
$43.85
Bacon Burger
Burger topped with bacon, Cheddar and our special boom boom sauce on a bun or English muffin
$22.33
Walnut Lane by Jonathan Waxman - Wonder

Walnut Lane by Jonathan Waxman - Wonder

4.6
(10+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 32 min
Braised Short Rib
Melt-in-your-mouth beef short rib, cooked slow in a deep, rich, red-wine braise, paired with pearl onions and creamy mashed potatoes
$37.79
Main with Starter & Side
Open with a starter or salad, then choose any entrée and side dish
$45.07
Cookies & Cream Vanilla Pudding by Magnolia Bakery
A cookies & cream lover's dream, only available on Wonder. Fluffy vanilla pudding whipped with chocolate cookie crumbles and rich fudge swirl for an indulgently sweet treat.
$11.35
Brown Butter Krisp Bar by Dana's Bakery
The OG Krisp Bar features a brown butter marshmallow base and the original krisp rice cereal you know and love
$5.01
Yemen Cafe & Restaurant

Yemen Cafe & Restaurant

4.8
(100+)
• Middle Eastern • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 34 min
Soup(Lamb)
Lamb Soup
$3.65
Lamb Haneeth
Our most popular dish and slow roasted lamb seasoned to perfection. Served with mixed vegetables and rice.
$40.11
Chicken Haneeth
Slow oven roasted chicken(half) in imported yemeni seasoning served over a bed of long grain basmati rice and topped with a vegtable sauce.
$23.39
Charcoal Grilled Chicken
Sauteed cubed of lamb liver, with onions, and tomatoes served with our clay oven bread.
$23.65
J&V halal food

J&V halal food

4.6
(100+)
• Halal • Mediterranean
$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 24 min
"Best chicken over rice on island"
Combo Over Rice (Chicken & Lamb)
Halal. Extra meat for an additional charge.
$12.79
Chicken Over Rice
Halal. Extra meat for an additional charge.
$12.58
Lamb Over Rice
Halal. Extra meat for an additional charge.
$12.78
Combo Salad (Chicken & Lamb)
Halal. Extra meat for an additional charge.
$13.29
The Grilled Cheese Spot

The Grilled Cheese Spot

Deli
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 26 min
$6 off on $30+
The Classic
melty american cheese on grilled texas toast
$10.06
Tomato Soup
pepper jack, crispy bacon, tomato, avocado, and signature mayo on grilled Texas toast
$6.99
Bacon Avocado
swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and mustard on grilled texas toast
$11.99
The Pizza
Side of Ketchup
$12.63
Little Kitchen Chinese Restaurant

Little Kitchen Chinese Restaurant

4.9
(20+)
• Chinese • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 37 min
Sesame Chicken
crispy chicken w.a sweet & savory glaze
$16.98
Shanghai Stir-Fried Thick Noodles
contains pork(add-on protein:beef/shrimp/chicken+$2.99). Vegan option available
$16.63
Sticky Red-Glazed Pork Chops
Sweet & sour flavor. Feature premium imported pork form japan
$17.98
Pork Soup Dumplings(4Pcs)
Contains minced beef. Vegan option available.
$8.02
Charm Khao Thai Restaurant

Charm Khao Thai Restaurant

4.6
(80+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 34 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Pad Thai
Stir-fried with pad Thai sauce, egg, thin rice noodle, egg, scallions, bean sprouts, ground peanut and lemon.
$20.63
Pad See Ew
Stir-fried with house sauce, garlic, egg, flat rice noodle, broccoli, carrots and lemon.
$20.54
Pad Kee Mao
Stir-fried with house sauce, garlic, egg, flat rice noodles, red bell pepper, onions, carrots, Thai basil and lemon.
$20.54
Mango Sticky Rice
Cabbage, carrots, celery, cilantro, grass noodles served with sweet plum sauce.
$13.52
Roppongi Robata & Sushi

Roppongi Robata & Sushi

4.5
(80+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 2.3 mi • 25 min
Spicy Tuna Roll
6 pcs Pork Dumplings
$6.11
Pork Gyoza
Crabstick and Cucumbers with Tobiko,mixed with Kewpee Mayo
$8
(L)Any Three Rolls
Broiled Soybean tossed in sea salt
$13.95
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Assorted 7 pcs of sushi & 1 California roll
$8.15
The Hop Shoppe

The Hop Shoppe

4.5
(1k+)
• American • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 77 min
Farther away (+$3.99 fee)
"Hoppe Shoppe wings never disappoint. I love Hoppe Shoppeeeee!"
"Disappointed. Cheese dip for the pretzel was bland and grainy but the pretzel was still nice and fluffy with a nice chewy exterior and quite large. Skirt steak and shrimp were cooked well, but part of the reason I opted for the surf and turf over the steak frites was the Mexican street corn which I didn't receive. Instead, I received asparagus. It was fresh and grilled well, also, but not what I wanted. At least it was served with a salad. Unfortunately, no dressing was sent... For the price, I was disappointed. "
Classic Burger
Angus blend of chuck, sirloin and round, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion and brioche bun. served medium well.
$21.27
The Holy Grail Burger
Fried pickles, chipotle mayo, jack daniels caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and a brioche bun. served medium well.
$23.17
Big Hop Burger
Special sauce, american cheese, diced onions, pickles, pickle dipped lettuce and tomato. served medium well.
$21.52
Hugo Burger
Hand pulled smoked pork, jack cheese, house-made bbq sauce, jicama slaw, pickle and brioche bun.
$23.23
Fred's Meat & Bread By Wonder

Fred's Meat & Bread By Wonder

4.3
(80+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 41 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
Cheesesteak Combo
Fred’s classic cheesesteak with griddled ribeye, onions, garlic aioli, and ooey American cheese, plus your choice of fries and drink
$20.81
Burger Stack
Two smash-style 4-ounce beef patties, cooked well-done, layered with melted American cheese, mayo, and pickles on a brioche bun
$12.42
Bacon Stack
Two smash-style 4-ounce beef patties, cooked well-done, layered with melted American cheese, mayo, pickles, and crispy wood-smoked bacon on a brioche bun
$14.6
Cheesesteak
Roll up your sleeves, grab some extra napkins, and dig in to this Fred’s signature: griddled ribeye, onions, garlic aioli, and lots of gooey American cheese
$16.87

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