The Frisky Oyster

 
  Greenport Tea Company

AMERICAN  
The Cheese Emporium & Café by Bruce & Son

Locals love the farm-to-table bistro menu, featuring local beers, wines and cheeses like smoked Gouda and double cream brie. 208 Main St., 477-0023; brucescheeseemp.com

BBQ Bill’s
Home to slow-smoked Texas barbecue and Bill’s special sauce. Order the 14-hour smoked beef brisket with a side of corn on the cob and fluffy cornbread. 47 Front St., 477-2300

The Coronet Luncheonette
Order a shake, burger and fries and enjoy the retro décor of bright red booths and black- and-white checkered tile floors at this 1950s-style diner. 2 Front St., 477-6669

Four Doors Down
The extensive menu offers an eclectic blend of German, Italian and American fare.10560 Main Road, Mattituck, 298-8311; 4doorsdown.com

Front Street Station
Steakhouse fans will be happy to find 21-day aged steaks, a BLT wedge salad and shrimp cocktail, while pasta and seafood fans can dig into fresh lobster and penne pasta done every which way. 212 Front St., 477-8724; frontstreetstationgreenport.com

Greenport Tea Company
Go for the high tea for two: a three-tiered array of scones, tea sandwiches, pastries, tarts and more served with your choice of hot or iced tea. 120-122 Front St., 477-8744; greenportteacompany.com

Jamesport Country Kitchen
Dishes like salmon cakes with jalapeño tartar sauce are made from scratch with local seafood and farmer’s market produce. 1601 Main Road, Jamesport, 722-3537; northfork.com

Jedediah Hawkins Inn + Restaurant + Speakeasy
Executive chef Lia Fallon whips up seasonal cuisine with ingredients often sourced from the kitchen garden. She also designs personal menus for special events. Jedediah Hawkins Inn, 400 S. Jamesport Ave., Jamesport, 722-2900; jedediahhawkinsinn.com

Legends
Legends puts an international spin on New American favorites, like pan-seared Asian Stle crabcakes with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and sake teriyaki. 835 First St., New Suffolk, 734-5123; legends-restaurant.com

The Loft at Harbourfront
Located above the famous Harbourfront Deli, The Loft offers indoor and outdoor dining with views of Mitchell Park and Greenport Harbor. Try the chopped salad or any one of the 11 burgers. 48 Front St., 477-3080; harbourfrontdeli.com

Love Lane Kitchen
Dinner menus here change seasonally with available local ingredients and daily breakfast and lunch specials include favorites like pumpkin pancakes and Kobe beef hot dogs. 240 Love Lane, Mattituck, 298-8989; lovelanekitchen.com

 
  King Shellfish Sampler from Claudio's Clam Bar

The North Fork Table & Inn
A local favorite serving seasonally inspired dishes made with organic produce, local artisanal cheese, seafood from the Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound and an extensive list of local wines. 57225 Main Road, Southold, 765-0177; northforktableandinn.com

Red Rooster Bistro
Dishes include organic comfort food like a stuffed Bison burger with bacon and blue cheese or the crab-stuffed Portobello mushrooms. 4805 Depot Lane, Cutchogue, 734-8267; redroosterestaurant.com

Salamander’s General Store
Find gourmet groceries, homemade takeout dishes and fried chicken deemed to be the best on Long Island. The salads also get raves from locals. 414 First St., 477-3711

FARMER'S MARKETS AND SPECIALTY STORES
The Market
Start the day off on a healthy note at this organic and natural café serving omelets, sandwiches, soups, breads, and salads. Organic skincare products are also available. 44 Front St., 477-8803

FRENCH
Comtesse Thérèse

Wine and dine with impeccable house wines, homegrown herbs and vegetables, local Crescent Farm duck and Long Island seafood at this vineyard bistro. 739 Main Road, Aquebogue, 779-2800; comtessetherese.com

Cuvée Seafood & Grille
Located at The Greenporter Hotel, this fine dining destination serves seasonal fare grown and harvested on Long Island. Organic produce and local seafood anchor the menu, in addition to a wide selection of North Fork wines. 326 Front St., 477-0066; thegreenporter.com

ITALIAN
A Mano Osteria & Wine Bar

Authentic Tuscan osteria that utilizes local growers, farmers, cheese and winemakers to offer the best Italian flavors and casual cuisine. 13550 Main Road, Mattituck, 298-4800; amanorestaurant.com

Grana
Rave reviews praise Grana’s artisnal wood-fired brick oven pizzas and delicious salads made with local produce. 1556 Main Road, Jamesport, 779-2844

La Capricciosa Pizza
Italian for “brick oven,” La Capricciosa boasts perfectly baked pizza with toppings, sauces and cheeses of your choice. Family-style Italian entrées are also served. 135 Third St., 477-1625

Michael Angelo Pizzeria
A great no-frills spot to pick up a pie big enough to feed the whole family and then some. 10095 Main Road, Mattituck, 298-4100

Touch of Venice
Popular East End destination known for fish entrées cooked to perfection, along with fresh salads, prime steaks and many Italian favorites. 28350 Main Road, Cutchogue, 298-5851; touchofvenice.com

SEAFOOD
Claudio’s Clam Bar

Soak in Peconic Bay views with an ice-cold bloody Mary and seafood spread of oysters, fried clams and lobster salad. 111 Main St., 477-0627; claudios.com

The Frisky Oyster
Chef and owner Robby Beaver crafts fine dining comfort food with a seasonal point of view. The Oysters Friskafella, topped with garlic-scented spinach, chipotle and parmigiano aioli, are a delicious nod to the restaurant’s cheeky name. 27 Front St., 477-4265; thefriskyoyster.com

Noah’s
Chef Noah’s trademark small plates are made with locally sourced ingredients and his  raw bar is studded with several varieties of fresh oysters shucked to order. 136 Front St., 477-6720; chefnoahschwartz.com

The Old Mill Inn
Catch the sunset and watch the boats come in at this historic restaurant and pub that serves fresh fish, local wines and more. 5775 West Mill Road, Mattituck, 298-8080; theoldmillinn.net

Scrimshaw The Waterside Restaurant
Tuck into dishes like seafood chowder, Hong Kong bouillabaisse and mussels in white wine broth in the open-air dockside patio or inside the historic wharf building's dining room. 102 Main St., 477-8882; scrimshawrestaurant.com

Soundview Restaurant & Lounge
Seaside views, an award-winning wine list and summery fare round out this local haunt. Try the seafood platter with flounder, oysters, scallops, and shrimp. 57185 Rte. 48, 477-0666; soundviewrestaurant.com

WINERIES
Jamesport Vineyards

At this sixty-acre sustainably farmed vineyard, wines include a variety of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot and more. Main Road and Route 25, Jamesport, 722-5256; jamesportwines.com

Macari Vineyards
An extensive selection of award-winning wines can be found at this Mattituck winery, as well as its Cutchogue tasting room. 150 Bergen Ave., Mattituck, 298-0100; macariwines.com

Martha Clara Vineyards
The Entenmann’s family farm offers year-round wine tastings seven days a week, as well as carriage rides for a younger crowd. 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 298-0075; marthaclaravineyards.com

Pellegrini Vineyards
Join the wine club here and be the first to taste new vintages and the ultra limited-edition Reserve, Petit Verdot, Encore, Vintner's Pride Chardonnay, and Finale wines. 23005 Main Road, Cutchogue, 734-4111; pellegrinivineyards.com

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