Seventh Street Café, one of the most popular eateries in New York, is bidding farewell after more than three decades in the community. In a social media post, the restaurant owners announced their retirement and the sale of the building. The restaurant will serve its final diner on Christmas Eve.
Seventh Street Café Announces Final Farewell
Seventh Street Café, located in the heart of Garden City, has been a local favorite spot since 1992. The restaurant offers a comfortable yet romantic atmosphere with upscale lunch, brunch, and dinner options.
The restaurant space includes the garden room, the Victoria room, the Franklin room, the 20-table, the horseshoe table, and the wedding hall. Well-known for its menu, the restaurant serves Eight Baked Clams Oreganato, Penne Alla Vodka, Fried Calamari, and a variety of other dishes.
Restaurant owner Brooke Scotto shared the closure announcement on Facebook. “Our last day of business will be Christmas Eve,” said Scotto.
In the post, Brooke shared a heartfelt message about her husband, Victor Scotto, saying the restaurant has felt like family to them. She expressed deep gratitude for the community and wrote, “I have absolutely loved working side-by-side with my husband, doing work I enjoy immensely, surrounded by love & friendship—customers, staff, & neighbors—every day. Giving & receiving so much love—that’s what it’s been all about. It’s been heaven on earth for me.”
Owners of the Restaurant Retiring After Decades
Owned by Victor Scotto, the restaurant has been managed by him and his wife, Brooke, since 2017. The couple revitalized the space after taking over, helping the business flourish in recent years.
The decision to close came after the owners retired and sold the building. The restaurant owner shared, “After 58 years as a restaurant owner (and 62 years in the business), Victor is ready to embrace a peaceful, stress-free life.”
The owners sold the building at the beginning of 2025. “I can’t tell you anything about the buyer’s plans for the place, because we honestly don’t know,” they shared.
Brooke pointed to the changing dining landscape and the increasing pressures of running a restaurant as reasons for the sale. “Running a restaurant is now a very different experience than it was even just a few short years ago. The stresses have grown to outweigh the pleasures,” she stated.
The family-owned Seventh Street Café will host its final service on Christmas Eve. The owners have extended a warm welcome to the community to join them for their final chapter.
