Suffolk County makes up the easternmost part of Long Island in New York state. It is divided into 10 towns that offer activities and attractions such as art galleries, beaches, museums, parks, sports, wineries, zoos and, of course, restaurants. After spending a day on a winery tour, at the American Airpower Museum or walking on the beach, try one of Suffolk's many eateries.
Lobster Roll Restaurant? is a casual seafood restaurant with a relaxed \"country\" feel. The restaurant has a pub room, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and an outdoor stage with live music on the weekends. Order special platters such as tuna, salmon or charbroiled shrimp, served with homemade cole slaw, a roll and choice of French fries, baked potato, rice pilaf or salad. Other options include appetizers, chowders, sandwiches, burgers and salads. Lobster Roll Restaurant?, closed during the winter months, offers a children's menu and has a second location, which the locals call \"Lunch,\" in Amagansett.
Lobster Roll Restaurant?
3225 Sound Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-369-3039
lobsterroll.com/
North Fork Table & Inn? serves contemporary American cuisine in casually elegant surroundings. Items on the menu are based on the availability of locally grown biodynamic and organic produce and other fresh ingredients. Depending on availability, order an assortment of slow-roasted beets; dill-marinated organic Scottish salmon, or homemade ricotta cavatelli. You can order a la carte or have the prix fixe menu, a version of which is offered for children. The descriptive wine list offers choices from Long Island wineries as well as French, Italian and some California wines. Hours of operation vary with the season.
North Fork Table & Inn?
57225 Main Road (Route 25)
Southold, NY 11971
631-765-0177
northforktableandinn.com/
The Frisky Oyster? is an eclectic restaurant with a trendy atmosphere and patrons dressed in upscale casual attire. Order tempura soft-shell crab; pan-seared sea scallops; grilled fillet of beef with onion rings and sautéed spinach; or grilled lamb T-bones with summer beans, corn pudding and blueberry verjus (pressed juice). The Frisky Oyster, which also serves soups, salads and appetizers, recommends making a reservation. The Frisky Oyster? is open Wednesdays through Sundays for dinner.
The Frisky Oyster?
27 Front Street
Greenport, NY 11944
631-477-4265
thefriskyoyster.com/