"Abel Conklin's was reviewed in this newspaper 20 years ago; it was my first column, on Jan. 4, 1987. Both restaurant and reviewer have seen myriad changes in Long Island dining in the ensuing years; restaurants, like everything else, are subject to trends. . ."

". . . Abel Conklin's has made its mark as a bastion of fine dining."

". . . loyalists swear the 'superb' 'porterhouse rivals all others'. . . "

"Beautiful oak paneling with mahogany accent the elegant setting of this warm and inviting restaurant in the historic house built by Abel Conklin in 1841"

"The appeal of Abel Conklin's, though, is that you don't have to order a big steak to dine well... Given the current economy, it's nice to see a formal steakhouse redefined as a place where one can choose between a 'serious steak' and a casual burger or sandwich and, regardless of which you choose, still balance the family budget. "

"... the menu offers a splendid selection of prime meats and seafood."

"We gave thumbs up to the prime, aged porterhouse, the tender filet mignon and the tasty marinated rib eye."

"The service, by attractive young people, is efficient and attentive. The owners seem to be on the premises at all times, and their concern is apparent."