Long Island Restaurants with Outdoor Igloos (冰屋)
Smuggler Jack's
Igloo season at Smuggler Jack's features sheltered, private dining with views of the Schmidt Canal. Igloos seat six to eight people and can be reserved for two-hour windows beginning at noon daily. A $25 fee applies all-day Sundays and after 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; $50 Fridays-Saturdays. More information: 516-798-6000, smugglerjacks.com.
Mirabelle Tavern
Mirabelle's lone outdoor igloo this year is available for dining Wednesday through Sunday. It features cushioned wooden chairs, a coffee table, oversized pillows and plenty of lighting. The restaurant's full menu is available. Igloo seats six people. $150 for two hours ($200 on holidays), including a bottle of Prosecco with a food purchase. More information: 631-751-0555, lessings.com.
Coach Meeting House
There's a courtyard dressed in holiday lights with heated igloos, allowing guests the option to lounge inside or out. Each igloo has a couch, chairs and TV. Once in an igloo, guests can use a scannable QR code menu to allow for contactless ordering via their phones. Igloos seat six to ten people, with reservations for a minimum $200 spend. More information: 516-588-9288, coachgrillandtavernoysterbay.com.
Brew Cheese
Located in an alleyway, the eatery has four igloos, which features greenery, lighting and a portable radiator. Customers order by calling the restaurant. Once the order is ready, a server brings it over. Reservations-1 hour and 15 minutes each-are encouraged; no fees; seats up to six comfortably. More information: 631-239-1927, brew-cheese.com.