The sun is shining (mostly), and summertime is rapidly approaching, which means it’s time to step outside and enjoy outside dining around town. Here’s a taste of some of what the restaurants around Huntington are offering.

The sun is shining, temperature is rising and skies are clear in Huntington as summertime draws ever closer. What better way to celebrate the wonderful weather than with a day or night filled with great food and drink in the restaurant capital of Long Island?

Dinner with a view is this Cold Spring Harbor restaurant’s recipe for success. Since owners Barman and Michelle Sharifi opened Harbor Mist in June 2010, the new-American waterfront gem provides a view that’s well worth the drive. And the meals are equal in quality to the view.

Jewel Restaurant has shined in Melville since spring 2011 when owner and chef, Tom Schaudel, opened the Route 110 establishment. Schaudel, who has also operated restaurants including Rockfish in Huntington and The Mansion at The Woodlands in Woodbury, planted the restaurant in the ground level of the Rubie Corporate Plaza, which is a fitting setting considering the building’s all-glass construction that complements its interior decor.

P's & Q's Autobody on New Street in Huntington village has re-opened after a March 2015 fire damaged and closed down the speakeasy-themed bar that was formerly the Artful Dodger.

When asked what spurs his success, Nader Gebrin replies, “I treat my diners like family. I aim to make my diners happy by listening to what they want and if I have the ingredients to make it, I will at no extra charge.”

To Joe Forgione, it was very important that the marquee above soon-to-be-open S.T.A.G.S. Tap House puts the downtown-Huntington gastropub’s specialty front and center: Beer.

Fado means fate and destiny. With that, Alison Steindler wants diners at her Fado restaurant to be destined for companionship.

Black & Blue Seafood Chophouse proves that steaks and seafood go well together. Luigi Aloe, owner of the 65 Wall St. restaurant in Huntington, has been combining this delicate balance for nine years, with the help of General Manager Rocco Furgiuele.

Sapsuckers Hops & Grub at 287 Main Street, Huntington is a gastro-pub with flair. Owned and operated by Nino Antuzzi and Kelley Danek since September 2010, this venue has been attracts diners looking for burgers, beers and unique fare.

Long Island Restaurant Week kicks off its spring 2016 campaign this Sunday, April 17. Until April 24, participating restaurants across Long Island will offer a three-course prix fixe menu for $27.95 every night (until 7 p.m. on Saturday night only). Restaurants across the Town of Huntington are also joining in on the special, offering a minimum of three appetizers, three entrees and three desserts.

Farzana Sohail has committed herself to providing diners of Masalah Grill in Huntington Station authentic Indian cuisine. The owner of the New York Avenue Pakistani/Indian restaurant that sits across from the Walt Whitman Shops, said she uses “the freshest ingredients, spices imported from India directly and original recipes passed down from generation to generation.”

Overlooking Northport Harbor for the last 29 years, The Ritz Cafe serves up American-inspired dishes while offering diners the perfect backdrop for diners who love dining with a view.

When a customer steps into Cirella’s Restaurant in Melville, owner Dean Cirella wants them ot feel like family. “I have managers like Tammy, who has been with me for 20 years and Ed for 15 years, who ensure that whether you’re a regular or a new customer, you leave our restaurant feeling like you’re part of our family,” he said.

Starting April 12, both the Huntington village and East Northport Starbucks locations are expected to begin serving wine and craft beer. 

Meet Vauxhall, Huntington village’s newest must-dine-at eatery that offers up a little taste of Brooklyn to go alongside its signature burgers, beer selection and rustic atmosphere.

There are still four days left to Dine Huntington. The 2nd-annual Spring Dine Huntington Restaurant Week kicked off last Sunday and will go strong thorough this Sunday, March 20.

The Clubhouse has been a landmark Huntington steakhouse for 54 years. Husband and wife former owners, John and Geraldine Bies opened and operated the on 320 West Jericho Turnpike restaurant in 1962 until they passed the helm over to their son Jeffrey and his wife, Cassandra 35 years ago.

The coal-fired, brick-oven-made pizza at Massa’s Pizzeria is just as rich as the history that inspired it. The 345 Main St., Huntington pizzeria was opened on Jan. 1, 2014 by Bill Massa, who works off a deep family history of pizza-making.

Mill Pond House of Centerport has been serving American-inspired dishes since 2003, but the longstanding restaurant was closed for businesses as of late as it underwent major renovations to both its look, and its menu.