Blackstone Steakhouse

Blackstone Steakhouse is a polished restaurant and event space on Pinelawn Road in Melville, on Long Island. Quarried stone, natural wood, chandeliers and fireplaces set the tone inside, and there is event space outdoors too. The venue hosts ceremonies on site and takes up to 200 guests, so you can marry and celebrate without moving.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Blackstone hosts one wedding at a time, so the space and the team are focused on you. A dedicated event planner works with you from the start, and the kitchen, bar and sommelier all sit under one roof. If you want a sophisticated restaurant feel with food that guests will talk about, it is a strong choice.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies take place on site, with indoor and outdoor settings to choose from. The fireplaces and stone interiors make a warm backdrop in cooler months, while the outdoor space works for spring and summer. The venue also has distinctive corners for photos, so you will not need to travel elsewhere for portraits. Your planner will talk you through layouts for each setting and how the space turns over from the ceremony to cocktail hour.

Receptions and food

The menu goes beyond steakhouse classics, with Asian and seafood dishes, a sushi chef and a raw bar. Wines are chosen by the in-house sommelier, and signature cocktails can be created for the day. A state-of-the-art audio and video system covers speeches, music and any slideshows. The space holds up to 200 guests for a reception. Because the kitchen runs a full restaurant menu, you can build the meal around steak, seafood or sushi, or mix all three across cocktail hour and dinner.

Getting there and the area

Melville sits in western Suffolk County, close to Route 110, the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway, which makes it easy to reach by car from Manhattan, Queens and the rest of Long Island. Huntington, with its lively village center, harbor and hotels, is a short drive to the north.

Good to know

• One wedding at a time
• Dedicated event planner
• Sushi chef and in-house sommelier