Muttontown Horsemen's Association

Rothmann's was featured in Newsday's Top 10 Beautiful Restaurants on Long Island.

Rothmann's Steakhouse is much more than a restaurant, we are a dining landmark with a fascinating history. It all began in 1907 when Charles and Franziska Rothmann invested their life savings in their dream of opening an inn and tavern bearing their name. That dream became a reality in East Norwich on Long Island, where Franziska's wondrous cooking and Charles' welcoming charm attracted a loyal following of notable politicians and socialites, including local resident Theodore Roosevelt.

Soon, regulars affectionately dubbed the restaurant Rothmann's "House of Eats" for its exceptional steaks and plentiful trimmings. Years later, Franziska's and Charles' children upheld their parent's legacy by continuing to serve the finest food and drink in a setting where patrons felt both comfortable and pampered. The formula served them well as Rothmann's reputation attracted such celebrities as Bob Hope, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

In 1970, world-renowned singer and songwriter Burt Bacharach purchased Rothmann's. The torch was eventually passed to a succession of restaurateurs, but as times changed one thing never did, Rothmann's commitment to providing guests with one of the most unique and pleasurable dining experiences available anywhere. 

Rothmann's has a long and generous history with the horse community of Muttontown.  The Hunt used to stop for a stirrup chaser and meets would often end on their grounds.  As suburbs encroached, Christmas caroling was held on horseback at the restaurant, to the accompaniment of holiday treats for the humans!  And today, Rothmann's continues as a major donator to MHA's events.

On the Monday of our fundraiser, the Bar opens at 4pm, Dinner starts at 5pm, Kitchen closes at 10pm.  We urge you to plan on dining or relaxing at the Bar during our fundraiser.

The Village of Muttontown has a restoration project planned.  As you know, the Preserve is the grounds of a former estate whose house had been razed prior to the County obtaining the property.  Throughout the Preserve, there are remnants of the estate.  One of these is the entrance gates, located at the corner of Route 106 and Muttontown Road.  Currently the bars are bent and rusted, but overall, they have lasted well.  The Village is planning on a restoration of these gates.  If you would like to assist financially, please mail a check to MHA, earmarked "For the Gate" and we will pass your check and name on to the Village personnel.