AURA

4.6

214 Reviews

$50 and over

Mediterranean

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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 Dublin
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 13, 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 Calabria
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 20, 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 Santorini
Mar 5, 2025 - Mar 27, 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 214 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

AURA offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and "terrific service." Guests rave about the "delicious" menu items, such as the tuna tartare and lamb chops. The ambiance is lively with a "fun atmosphere," although some find it too noisy. Overall, it's a "must-visit spot" for upscale dining.

214 Reviews

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ilene
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Thursday special food and drink pairing. It was Moroccan night. Although I’m not a fan of spicy food, I found the small amount of spice enhanced the taste of the fish I had. The two drinks with the meal were excellent although the expresso martini at dessert was not to my taste but I was too full to care. Service and ambiance was great Highly recommend
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Linda
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
1.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I was hoping that the new restaurant takeover from the previous restaurant would have been good. However, we waited ten minutes for the receptionist, the acoustics were still terrible and the Mediterranean choices reminded me more of a steakhouse. The salad and lamb chop was good but not good enough to want to return.
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suzanne
Caribbean
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Everything was good. The brunch was delicious. But the DJ was tooo loud. We couldn’t hear our friends. A little too much
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dfLB
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very crowded. The tables were jammed so close together the severs couldn’t get by without knocking into us every time
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Eric
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
A quick review… well outed drinks… the “Kami”was excellent. For appetizers the Octopus was tender and tasty. As was the Harvest Salad, but the waitress Yarielis said that they wouldn’t split it in 2… we would have to do it ourselves. ( We were sharing the octopus and salad). This was a negative for a pricy restaurant. The filet of sole was delicious and well prepared, but the Salmon was actually tasteless and somewhat overcooked. Worst of all, the noise level is like a nightclub… totally unacceptable. And the staff, rushing around knocked into my chair 7 times, and the table next to us at the corner of the row had it even worse. Ah well !!
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Karen
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined at AURA (again) and had an outstanding experience! The ambiance was inviting and warm, the hostesses and service were impeccable, and every dish we tried was delicious. It was a truly a great night. 5 STARS!!! Ben attended to all aspects of the restaurant’s operations assuring everyone’s happiness. Thank you. 🎉👏🏻🏆
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Fun ambiance. Terrific service. Looking forward to going again
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Eugene
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great meal and service was incredible. Definitely coming back.
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Jennifer
VIP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just go! Great menu with lots of variety. Every meal (we were 4) was DELICIOUS! Drinks, starters, our server, everything was just right. We can't wait to go back!
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Melissa
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with excellent food. Very nice knowledgeable servers. Tamara was ours and she was lovely. We will be back.
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FAQs

AURA is rated 4.6 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 35 times today

Experiences are available.

4338 Austin Blvd, Island Park, NY 11558-1617

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Island Park
Hours of Operation
Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
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 reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Dublin

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Calabria

Aura Passport Dinner: An Evening in Santorini

Menu

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is AURA restaurant rated?

Is AURA currently accepting reservations?

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