Home to two relatively wealthy counties, Long Island is known for being one of the most economically active parts of New York state. This prosperity has resulted in numerous benefits that attract people to settle down in the area, including high income, diverse employment opportunities, and strong education systems. The strong foot traffic also benefits various local industries like food service, aviation, and healthcare.
For those who are interested in operating a restaurant in Long Island’s active community, we have created a list of the best restaurant contractors in the area. These firms have worked on well-known restaurants that feature engaging, comfortable, and lively atmospheres. Each firm makes sure to work closely with its clients, ensuring that every project meets their requirements and preferences.
Stalco Construction
45 Rockefeller Plaza, Ste. 2000, New York, NY 10111
Stalco Construction primarily serves clients in the Greater New York area, providing them with general contracting and construction management services. Its specialty lies in building office, retail, education, healthcare, hospitality, government, cultural, residential, mixed-use, and industrial facilities. In recognition of its excellence, several publications feature Stalco Construction and its history. Building Design & Construction, for example, ranked Stalco Construction as the 50th largest construction manager and 112th largest general contractor in America. Engineering News-Record New York also named the firm as the 52nd largest contractor in the Tri-state area.
This Starbucks at Stony Brook University can be found under Stalco Construction’s restaurant projects in New York state. The client, SUNY Stony Brook University, requested Stalco Construction to work on a 2,842-square-foot Starbucks coffee shop for the campus. The firm built the project inside the campus’ Academic Mall, installing an individual entrance from the ground floor, internal connections to the adjacent Shop Red West store, and a staircase connected to the library. Some of the project’s features include a service and lounge section, a kitchen, a storage area, and a loading dock. Stalco Construction also included an additional dining and study area that added space for 26 more patrons on top of the allotted seating for 70 people.
New World Design Builders / K2 Studios
261 Madison Ave. 25th Floor, New York, NY 10016
New World Design Builders / K2 Studios (K2) functions as a full-service design firm in New York state, with a team of architects and designers who actively partner with project owners to create tailored and unique spaces. With over two decades of experience in the industry, the firm uses a unique perspective to find creative and cost-effective solutions for its clients’ construction problems. This collaborative approach has resulted in partnerships that bring K2 numerous projects from both existing clients and word-of-mouth referrals.
The 60 Beans coffee shop in Astoria features a space designed to create a warm atmosphere for customers. In order to achieve a rustic design, K2 installed features like mosaic tiles, terracotta walls with iron details, swing windows, and a lit pergola. The firm also combined certain features to give 60 Beans an eclectic feel; this design decision can be seen in the wood floors, marble countertops, and tin ceilings.
JRM Construction Management
242 West 36th St. 11th Fl. New York, NY 10018
JRM Construction Management specializes in general contracting and construction management for various commercial projects in New York state and across America. The firm’s operations focus on providing value-adding construction and on-site management to maintain work quality across each project. In safeguarding against falling below industry standards, JRM uses a top-down involvement approach. All projects, regardless of size or complexity, receive the attention of various in-house proponents like principals, directors, project managers, estimators, supervisors, and laborers. By involving experts from each level of the firm, JRM can take full advantage of its team’s versatility and knowledge.
Highlighted here is one notable project completed by JRM, in which the firm conducted 25,000 square feet worth of construction and renovation work on Estiatorio Milos. The main focuses of the project were to create a new cellar space for the client’s catering facility and complete a full renovation of the existing restaurant. In response, JRM built an elegant space with Venetian plaster, Greek marble floors and bar tops, and Dinesen wood plank flooring. The renovation work, meanwhile, included a new kitchen, equipment installation, and high-end finishes for the first floor. JRM also installed a steel and marble spiral staircase, a passenger elevator, and a freight elevator. JRM partnered with Alain Carle Architecte and Henderson Engineers to ensure that its operations would not affect the client’s daily operations.
KCC
135 Madison Ave. Suite 060123, New York, NY 10016
KCC design + build is a residential and commercial general contracting firm serving clients in New York City, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons. Its team works closely with clients and their team of industry professionals to create unified spaces that meet the unique needs of each project. In creating a collaborative environment, KCC can also produce plans that meet specific budgets and goals while remaining adaptable enough to accommodate client recommendations.
Featured in KCC’s commercial portfolio is My Friend Duke, a New York City-based restaurant. This project uses geometric patterns and bright colors to provide customers with a lively space to dine in. KCC took inspiration from the California vibe and installed draped greenery, high-end details, and decorative tiles. The firm also worked on a custom graphic wall covering for a 25-foot ceiling featuring a spacious skylight, and designed a 20-inch feature bar adorned with wood slats and decorative tile accents.
Foschi Construction
954 Cedar Swamp Rd. Glen Head, NY 11545
Founded in 1967, Foschi Construction is the oldest firm on this list. The years it has spent serving the industry allowed it to establish itself as one of the New York Tri-State area’s leading mid-sized general contracting and design-build firms. Foschi Construction also attributes part of its success to the way it operates and plans projects, which leverages its understanding of the New York area while incorporating ethical practices to meet budgetary restraints and project requirements. This holistic strategy ensures it can complete various project types, including ones that require architectural, engineering, and construction work.
Showcased here is Foschi Construction’s renovation work on The Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant in the Marriott Hotel in Long Island. After refurbishing the space and touching up some areas, the firm installed features like museum-quality sports items, stadium chairs, and big-screen TVs. Foschi Construction worked carefully to create a dining space that immerses customers in an upbeat and fresh atmosphere.
