Huntington, New York, may not be Manhattan, but that hardly means this Long Island locale is offering up lackluster eats. You can find plenty of tasty spots to dine and drink during your trip to what is one of Long Island’s favorite towns. Try one of our top picks below to get started.

The Shed is a low-key and top-favorite Huntington restaurant that serves up comfort food favorites in a casual, rustic (yet still stylish) atmosphere. Stop by specifically for outdoor dining or brunch, or just any ol’ time for favorites like the chicken and waffles with habanero honey, blackened sea bass with dirty rice or the breakfast plate with steak, eggs, home fries and hollandaise.

Situated on Long Island and part of New York City’s metro, Huntington proves there’s no need to leave the area and head to the Big Apple to have a great time. You can enjoy lesser crowds and still plenty to do and see, all in this mid-size town.

Founded in the mid-1600s, Huntington is rich with history and its picturesque scenery has served as a backdrop for several movies and television shows. There are also several outdoor attractions in the area, as well as plenty of spots to enjoy dining, shopping and entertainment (Huntington just so happens to be home to the largest downtown area in Long Island).

Most Discovery Map franchise owners live and work in their map territories. Why does that matter? They’re experts in all things local!

We recently sat down with with Steven Sprachman, owner of Discovery Map Huntington, NY, and asked him some questions about what makes his map destination special.