The summer of 2006 may well become known as the beginning of the food revolution on the North Fork. That’s when the North Fork Table opened. How can you go wrong, with a restaurant pedigree of its owners that includes Aureole, River Cafe, Gramercy Tavern and Hearth?

In 2019 Michelin-starred chef and John Fraser took control of the restaurant and continued the farm-to-table approach with his own twist on some classic dishes.

The first thing you notice upon arrival is the buzz. People are happy to be here…this is the place to be on a Saturday night., even on the night we were there in the pouring rain. The second thing you notice is the soft elegance of the decor, a bit of a Gramercy Tavern feel, which is understandable. Pale walls, white wainscoting, thin plank pine floors, beamed ceilings, Andrew Wyeth like artwork, a black slate bar and an antique white armoire. Tables are dressed with crisp linens and comfortably spaced. There are a number of intimate nooks like table #31 for two or a table for six toward the back of the bar room.

Chef Frazier makes use of local resources; produce, livestock and wine for a menu with his signature flair. Some highlights; Broiled Little Neck Clams with sun-dried tomato-garlic butter, Smoked Duck Tot & Caviarwith sour cream, chives, Mecox Pork Chop, Deep Roots pepper romesco and oregano and my favorite Swordfish Bordelaise with bone marrow, pommes puree and spring herbs

Desserts from Claudia Fleming, formally the pastry chef at Gramercy are amazing. Try the Espresso Martini Baked Alaska, espresso semifreddo, flame toasted meringue.

The wine list starts with about 13 wines by the glass and the full list has interesting choices, half of which are from Long Island. Best of all the prices are incredibly reasonable. Bravo for not getting caught up in the wine gouging frenzy.

ROMANTIC QUOTIENT: It can get a little noisy when full (which is usually) but pick a table like #31 and you’ll feel like it’s just the two of you.

WHAT OTHERS SAY….
This is the undisputed superlative dining experience on the North Fork. Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.