As someone who loves a true dining hidden gem, I know that sometimes you have to go out of the way to find the best food. In the case of one unique restaurant in Monsey, New York, you'll be looking a little harder than most! Fireside Kosher, often called the best Kosher restaurant in the state, is located in the Hamlet of Monsey, not far from Nanuet and Spring Valley. But you won't see it from the street - it's found in the Town Square Mall, an indoor-outdoor shopping plaza that has a variety of businesses, many of them relating to food. Fireside isn't obvious even from there - it might be one of the best-hidden restaurants in the state - but those who spot its humble door will be welcomed into the best dining experience in the area, as they enjoy a menu of upgraded comfort food beloved by locals and those who make the trip outside the city alike.

Town Square Monsey is easy to spot from Route 59 in New York, but it doesn't give away all its secrets from the outside.

This upscale shopping mall serving the local community has a large grocery store, Evergreen, as well as a candy store, a clothing store, and several specialty outlets. It also has one full-service restaurant that might not be visible at first glance.

Look for the door that reads "Fireside" - it opens in the evening each day and has some big surprises within.

This is a small, intimate restaurant, so reservations are definitely recommended. It specializes in American comfort food elevated with an international twist.

You'll start with a huge appetizer menu - you can find everything here from tacos, to pan-seared duck tenders, to spaetzle with boneless ribs.

Fireside is a Kosher meat restaurant, which means no dairy products on the menu. So how is their pizza so good? Fireside serves massive deep-dish pizzas heavy on the meat, with rich and creamy aioli standing in for the cheese. You can have it with a thin-crust if you prefer.

The entrees are often inspired by classic deli dishes, but given a major step up - like this stunning pastrami short rib.

Fireside wears a lot of hats, but it's also a top-notch steakhouse serving cuts from a chimichurri skirt steak to a massive Tomahawk for two.

Then there's the desserts - and you'll be amazed by just how indulgent dairy-free sweets can taste. A massive sampler board is available if you have a big party who wants to try everything.

Have you dined at Fireside Kosher before? Let us know all about your visit to this unique restaurant in Monsey, New York in the comments section. You can see the full menu on the Fireside Kosher website, and the Town Square Mall website has the full listing of businesses in this sprawling plaza. Fireside only serves dinner, so if you're looking for a place to stay after a late meal, the Element Spring Valley is only minutes away. And it might be worth staying a day in the area - one of the largest malls in New York, the over-the-top Palisades Center in Nanuet, is only a short drive from there and you can easily spend a full day inside.