Fall Preview: North Fork Restaurants

The North Fork and Downtown Riverhead are always great places to visit, dine and shop. Greenport and Downtown Riverhead have really created a renewed interest and has become a popular destination for not only weekenders, but those who are looking for something different and something unique or not-so-ordinary.

There is nothing pretentious about the restaurants on the North Fork and Riverhead or wine country, there is simply some of the most enjoyable and incredible eateries. Starting with the newly expanded Noah’s located on Front Street in Greenport where Executive Chef Noah Schwartz and his wife Sunita have brought their experience in the culinary world from their time spent in the Sonoma Valley back to the East coast. Serving the freshest seafood and the finest wines, what else could top that, but their raw bar menu offering a variety of Oysters. Noah’s is located at 136 Front Street in Greenport, 631-477-6720.

Next up, Luce + Hawkins located in the historic Jedediah Hawkins Inn in Jamesport has quickly become “the place” to dine on the North Fork under the direction and talent of Chef Luce. His passion for food and skill for combining flavors and influences from around the globe put this fine dining establishment in a league of its own. Luce & Hawkins is located at 400 South Jamesport Avenue, Jamesport, 631-722-2900.

Orient by the Sea, overlooking a charming marina offers up some of the finest and freshest local seafood prepared to perfection. For more than three decades this North Fork mainstay has been a favorite. Family-friendly and cozy atmosphere in a casual setting. What more could you ask for? A reservation? Or just stop in at 40200 Main Road in Orient, 631-323-2424.

The North Fork Table and Inn offers American cuisine, seasonally inspired dishes and the freshest organic local vegetables and ingredients. The NFT boasts the finest and most innovative entrees as well as several menus to choose from including a spectacular Brunch menu, lunch tasting, prix fixe and dinner tasting. The North Fork table is located at 57225 Main Road in Southold, 631-765-0177.