Gathering Neighbors, Pouring Wine, and Celebrating Six Wonderful Years in Sea Cliff.
Our Story
Sea Cliff Opened Its Arms; We Set the Table
When we opened our doors on Sea Cliff Avenue in March 2020, we set out to create more than just another restaurant. We envisioned a neighborhood sanctuary - a place where refined technique meets deep, unrestrained culinary soul, and where fine dining is delivered with effortless, personal hospitality. Six years later, The Onion Tree remains our love letter to this community. Tucked behind the wrought-iron fence of our historic Tudor cottage, every evening is crafted to feel like an unhurried homecoming: vibrant conversation, candles flickering against rustic wood, and a kitchen driven by devotion rather than convention.
The Kitchen
Chef Jay Jadeja: Ancestral Spice Meets the Wood-Fired Flame
With more than four decades of international culinary mastery across Switzerland, England, Italy, and India, Executive Chef Jay Jadeja brings a rare, worldly rigor to every plate. Rather than superficial fusion, Chef Jay’s cooking is an authentic dialogue between two storied culinary traditions. Heirloom family masalas, slow-cooked Colorado lamb curries, and regional coastal recipes share the hearth with a roaring, 800-degree Napoletana pizza oven. From hand-stretched, leopard-spotted Napoletana crusts to the theatrical sizzle of tempered tadka at the finish, every dish is an exploration of patience, fire, and fragrance.
Raquel Wolf-Jadeja: Creating Space for Celebration
HOSPITALITY & EVENTS
Great restaurants are defined not just by what arrives on the plate, but by how guests feel the moment they emerge through the red door. Drawing on more than twenty years of luxury event planning and hospitality leadership, Raquel Wolf-Jadeja choreographs the energy of the room with intuitive, gracious care. From romantic date nights tucked in a quiet corner to multi-generational milestone tables and bespoke off-site catering, Raquel’s philosophy is simple: guests should never be pulled into the logistics of the evening. You bring the people you love; we ensure you are free to simply savor the moment.
LOCATION & HOURS
The Onion Tree – Sea Cliff
Address
242 Sea Cliff Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579
Dinner Hours
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Mon - Closed
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Tues - 4:30pm-9pm (Taco + Pizza Love Menu)
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Wed/Thurs - 4:30pm-9pm
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Fri - 4:30pm - 10pm
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Sat - 4pm-10pm
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Sun: 11:30-3pm (Brunch / Dinner) 3:30pm-9pm
Phone
(516) 916-5353Â
Private Dining
Book your private event: Raquel@TheOnionTree.com