FOODIE
A Golden Choice 24 Hours A Day
By Brian Rafferty/ foodie@longislandernews.com

It may not look like much, perched near the top of the downtown area, shielded by an otherwise bland façade, but the Golden Dolphin is a true diner of old, with the massive laminated menu, the friendly wait staff who call you “Hon” and “Doll,” and the harried cook peeking out to see just how crowded the place is.

Truth be told, he probably doesn’t have to do it too often, because from the looks of it, this place is always packed – and for good reason; big portions, fair prices and a menu straight out of “My Big Fat Greek” diner.

For those who consider their tastebuds to be too refined for a diner, think again. Golden Dolphin’s pot roast is divine, the salads are crisp and fresh with plenty to choose from and the breakfast, burgers and sandwiches are all comfort food done to a tee.

Heck, if you want to know how good the place is, just ask Town Supervisor Frank Petrone who was lunching there with some friends this Monday.

But don’t just take it from Frank – take it upon yourself to try one of the paninis. The latest in diner food, paninis are making their way to the lunch counter and booths all across diner-land, and Golden Dolphin is no slouch in this department. You can try the Pilgrim, with turkey, tomato, grilled onions and Swiss cheese, or perhaps the Goodfellas, with prosciuto, salami, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and mozzarella, or my favorite, the All American, with roast beef, grilled onion and your choice of American or cheddar cheese.

At $9.95 each (that includes fries, cole slaw and a pickle), and with the massive size of the platter, these are not only a filling lunch, but a great deal, to boot.

On the lighter side the salads look like they should come with a set of tongs to dole out to a family, but they are meant as individual meals – keeping with what seems to be Golden Dolphin’s tradition – one dish will fill you up.

Just ask the guy who sat next to me at the counter and ordered a bowl of what he called “the most delicious chicken soup” and a toasted bagel. The bagel was oversized and the soup was filled with noodles and chunks of meat.

He ordered them, and the waitress asked if he wanted them at the same time.
“Yes,” he said, “but not together.”

She chuckled, he laughed, and life went on at Golden Dolphin as it does 24 hours a day.

Golden Dolphin
365 West Main St Huntington
631-351-9680
www.macssteakhouse.com

Cuisine:Diner
Atmosphere: Loud, fast, tasty
Price Range: Low to medium
Hours: 24/7

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