AURA

Name: AURA
Address: 4338 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY, United States, 11558-1617
Telephone: (516) 208-7535
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

191 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

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, Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
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
Area
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

Experiences

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Buenos Aires
22 Jan 2025 - 20 Feb 2025
Each week, explore a different region with a carefully curated 3-course dinner and 3 expertly crafted cocktails or wines, all for $65 per person. Please note the following: -Tax and gratuity are not included. -Every member of your party does NOT need to participate. Please indicate the number of people participating in the "special request" section.
Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Palermo
4 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2025
Each week, explore a different region with a carefully curated 3-course dinner and 3 expertly crafted cocktails or wines, all for $65 per person. Please note the following: -Tax and gratuity are not included. -Every member of your party does NOT need to participate. Please indicate the number of people participating in the "special request" section.
Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Morocco
4 Feb 2025 - 6 Mar 2025
Each week, explore a different region with a carefully curated 3-course dinner and 3 expertly crafted cocktails or wines, all for $65 per person. Please note the following: -Tax and gratuity are not included. -Every member of your party does NOT need to participate. Please indicate the number of people participating in the "special request" section.

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York State
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aura shines as a culinary gem with "amazing food," "excellent service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "delicious" menu, from seafood to steaks, accompanied by "fantastic" cocktails. While some mention high noise levels and prices, the overall experience at Aura is "exceptional," making it a must-visit spot.

191 Reviews

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Linda
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was unique, fresh and delicious! The ambience is lovely with upbeat but not overwhelming jazz in the background. In spite of a packed dining room, conversation was easy to hear. Service at the bar was professional with a nice selection of cocktails and liqueurs. I highly recommend!
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Bob
VIP
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Valentine day was crowded so service a bit slow. Been here several times. Love it. Thank you, Ben
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Andrea
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food an ambiance was a upscale level , we had reservations we waited about 15 minutes prior to sitting down this place will always have a special place in my heart when it was Pearl my husband and I had our wedding reception here
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Warren
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, a bit expensive for the portions in my opinion. Very nice dining experience otherwise. Good ambiance and very good service
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Ramon
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aura was an overall outstanding dining experience. From parking to entering the restaurant was very professional and welcoming. If I were to be honest, the seating is a little tight. There are a lot of tables which causes very close seating and limited ways to move about. The service was perfect. Not rushed at all. The food was absolutely great. Compliments to the chef and staff. The value for the money was exceptional. I encourage people to give Aura a try. You will not be disappointed.
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BERNARD
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
this was my third time to Aura. Came to Celebrate my Daughter 28th Birthday and enjoyed it very much ! Lamb chops tasty and i enjoyed the squid ink linguine over all Food and drinks Very good and the service was Great ! Very creative Menu . it was Jazz night and was alil loud.... thank you for a great evening
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Carl
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. The only negative was the use of a DJ (Sunday brunch). The noise level was ridiculously loud. It was impossible to converse or hear anyone at our table. The music was more suited for a nightclub.
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Russell
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, wait was over 1/2 hour past reservation and it was 40 min between apps and entree. Everyone was very nice.
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Tina
VIP
New York City
38 reviews
2.0
38 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I would possibly return but not on a weekend. We had an 8 PM reservation and arrived at 7:55. We were not seated until 8:40 PM! We had to stand in a crowded entrance with about 25 other people also waiting for their table. Once seated, it took about 25-30 minutes for the waiter to take our order. The food is good, the place is pretty but not running back as they do not honor reservations, clearly overbook and seem understaffed.
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Jeff
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! The server was amazing, we were not rushed at all. We were right away and the food could not have been better. Everything we ate was just delicious.
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FAQs

AURA is rated 4.6 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

4338 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558-1617

Additional information

Area
Island Park
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
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

AURA

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Buenos Aires

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Palermo

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Morocco

Menu

What 191 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is AURA restaurant rated?

Is AURA currently accepting bookings?

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