ICYMI: Hooks & Chops Brings Steak-Seafood Hybrid To Commack

COMMACK, NY — Hooks & Chops recently opened in Commack, and, as the name suggests, offers an array of seafood and steaks courtesy of executive chef and operator Steven Del Lima.

The two types of cuisine make up most of Del Lima's culinary background, he said, and he felt Commack needed an eatery that could blend the two.

"There's nothing like Hooks & Chops in the surrounding area where you can get fresh seafood and also prime, dried steaks to the caliber that we provide," Del Lima told Patch.

The atmosphere of Hooks & Chops was described by Del Lima as nautical, warm and inviting. The 5,000 square-foot building, at 6330 Jericho Turnpike, — formerly a Ruby Tuesday — features blue walls, a black granite bar with blue lighting, metal hooks and cleavers, as well as decor provided by Farmingdale's Cambridge Art & Framing.

The entrees range in price from $23 to $67. A few of Del Lima's "signature" items include roasted halibut made and served on custom-made cedar planks; a 28-day dry-aged Kansas City strip steak served with house-made steak sauce and potato croquettes; and "Milk & Cookies," which sees chocolate chunk cookies served with a dulce de leche milkshake.

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