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The gimmick here is cooking everything over an open fire: wood-roasted trout, spit-roasted duck with grilled scallions, roast suckling pig with grilled apples and bitter chocolate rub, even oysters. The house-baked breads are exceptional. And in an age of designer martinis and so-so cosmos, the classic cocktail list is precision science. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

For Kids

The rotisserie and grill show will thrill your kids. Younger tykes can color away, while chef wannabes view the action up close. So no one gets cranky, waitstaff bring kiddie amuse-bouches of pizza or French fries right away. Kids 5 and under eat free and can order from their own “Little People Menu.”

Brunch
Sun., 11:30 a.m.—2:30 p.m.; prix-fixe for three courses, $14.95;

Prix-Fixe Menu
Mon.—Fri., noon—2:30 p.m., three-course lunch, $38; on-Sat., 5:30 p.m.—6:30 p.m. and Sun., 5 p.m.—9 p.m., three-course dinner, $58

BYOB Sunday
No corkage fee when you bring your own bottle ($35 fee during the rest of the week).

Recommended Dishes

Wood-roasted oysters, $18; wood-roasted trout, $33; roasted duck, $35; wood-oven thin-crust pizza, $16

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Best of New York Awards

• Robin Raisfeld's Pick for Best Burger (2009)
• Best Pizza (2004)

Featured In

• Our Restaurant Picks for Father's Day (6/18/07)

Recipes at Beacon

• Baked Squash Blossoms With Ricotta and Honey (2007)
• Citrus-and-Garlic-Rubbed Barbecued Chicken on a Chicken-Broth Can (2005)
• St.Tropez Fizz (2001)
• Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust (2001)
• Brined Herb-Roasted Turkey (1999)