North Fork, Long Island Guest Guide

🌿 NORTH FORK, LONG ISLAND

Welcome to the North Fork — Long Island’s relaxed wine country known for vineyards, farm stands, beaches, boating, and charming waterfront towns.  Below are a few of our favorites and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. 

🌐 Explore the region:https://www.discoverlongisland.com/regions/north-fork/

📍 TOWNS

• Greenport - https://greenportvillage.com/Historic waterfront village with boutiques, restaurants, ferry access, and marina sunsets.

• Mattituck - https://www.mattituckchamber.org/Wine country hub known for Love Lane shops and farm stands.

• Southold & Cutchogue - https://www.southoldtownny.gov/Scenic vineyards, beaches, farmland, and quiet country roads.

• Riverhead - https://www.riverheadli.com/Gateway to the North Fork with farms, breweries, and attractions.

🍷 WINERIES & VINEYARDS

Mattituck

• Macari Vineyards — https://macariwines.com/ — Iconic estate winery with scenic views and elegant wines

• Lieb Cellars — https://liebwines.com/ — Known for sparkling wines and crisp whites

• Bridge Lane Wine — https://bridgelanewine.com/ — Casual tasting room with canned wines and relaxed vibe 

Peconic

• Lenz Winery — https://lenzwine.com/ — Classic North Fork small-batch winery

Southold

• Meadowlark North Fork — https://meadowlarknorthfork.com/ — Modern, relaxed tasting room

• Croteaux Vineyards — https://croteauxvineyards.com/ — Rosé-focused vineyard with garden setting

• One Woman Wines — https://onewomanwines.com/ — Boutique handcrafted wines

• Sparkling Pointe — https://sparklingpointe.com/ — Dedicated sparkling wine winery

🍺 BREWERIES & 🥃 SPIRITS

Mattituck

• Eastern Front Brewing — https://easternfrontbrewing.com/ — Local craft brewery with rotating beers

Southold

• Matchbook Distilling — https://matchbookdistilling.com/ — Small-batch spirits with Saturday tastings

Riverhead

• Long Island Farm Brewery — https://lifbco.com/ — Farm-style brewery with outdoor space

🏖️ BEACHES

North Fork beaches typically require a resident pass, but the following are available to the public.

Orient

• Orient Beach State Park — https://parks.ny.gov/parks/orientbeach/details.aspx — State park with beaches, trails, kayaking (fee applies); parking fee

• Duryea’s Orient Point — https://www.duryealobsterdepot.com/ — Upscale beach club with dining, no swimming

Greenport

• 5th Street Park Beach — https://www.southoldtownny.gov/ — Small public beach with playground and pier; free parking

🚜 FARM STANDS & LOCAL FAVORITES

Greenport –

·      Weekly Farmers Market — https://greenportvillage.com/Held every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, May through October, in Mitchell Park. A vibrant local market featuring seasonal produce, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods, and artisan vendors from across the North Fork.

Southold

• Deep Roots Farm — https://deeprootsfarmny.com/ — Seasonal farm stand with fresh produce

• KK’s Farmstand — https://www.instagram.com/kksfarmstand/ — Casual roadside seasonal stand

• Oregon Organic Farm — https://oregonorganicfarm.com/ — Certified organic produce

• Sang Lee Farms — https://sangleefarms.com/ — Organic CSA and vegetables

Peconic

• Treiber Farms — https://treiberfarms.com/ — Family-run seasonal farm

Jamesport

• Golden Acres Farm & Apiary — https://goldenacresfarm.com/ — Produce, baked goods, honey, prepared foods

Riverhead

• Polack Farms — https://polackfarms.com/ — Traditional farm stand

• Briermere Farms — https://www.briermerefarms.com/ — Famous for pies (especially cream pies)

• 1870 House Farm Stand — https://www.1870house.com/ — Historic-style farm stand with seasonal goods

🌸 FLOWER FARMS

East Marion

• Lavender by the Bay — https://lavenderbythebay.com/ — Iconic lavender fields and farm shop

Southold

• North Fork Flower Farm — https://northforkflowerfarm.com/ — Seasonal flowers and U-pick fields

🍽️ RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS

Greenport

• Frisky Oyster — https://friskyoyster.com/ — Upscale seasonal dining

• Little Creek Oyster Farm — https://littlecreekoyster.com/ — Waterfront oysters and seafood

• Eddie’s at Silver Sands — https://silversandsmotel.com/restaurant/ — Beachfront dining with sunsets

• Bruce & Son — https://bruceandson.com/ — Café and casual bites

• Aldo’s Coffee Company — https://aldoscoffeecompany.com/ — Espresso and gelato

• Pip’s North Fork — https://pipsnorthfork.com/ — Casual neighborhood dining

• Goldberg’s Bagels — https://goldbergsbagels.com/ — Classic breakfast spot

Southold

• Maroni Cuisine — https://maronicuisine.com/ — Seasonal fine dining and catering

• Southold Social — https://southoldsocial.com/ — Contemporary American restaurant

Mattituck

• Love Lane Kitchen — https://lovelanekitchen.com/ — Popular brunch café

Cutchogue

• Red Rooster Bistro — https://redroosterbistro.com/ — Cozy farm-to-table dining

Riverhead

• Maple Tree BBQ — https://mapletreebbq.com/ — Casual barbecue

• Turkuaz Grill — https://turkuazgrill.com/ — Mediterranean cuisine

• Suffolk Community College Bakery — https://www.sunysuffolk.edu/ — Student-run bakery and café

• Snowflake’s Ice Cream — https://snowflakeicecream.com — Award-winning homemade ice cream

Pop-Ups

• PAWPAW Pop-Up — https://www.instagram.com/pawpawpopup/ — Seasonal chef-driven dining

🛍️ SHOPPING & BOUTIQUES

Greenport

• Weathered Barn — https://weatheredbarn.com/ — Coastal home décor and gifts

• Burton’s Books — https://www.burtonsbooks.com/ — Independent bookstore

• Harbor Pet — https://www.harborpetgreenport.com/ — Pet supplies and accessories

• Common Ground Jewelry & Studio — https://commongroundgreenport.com/ — Handmade fine jewelry

Cutchogue

• Disset Chocolate — https://dissetchocolate.com/ — Artisan chocolate shop

Mattituck

• Love Lane District — https://www.lovelanelive.com/ — Boutique shopping area

🎭 ACTIVITIES & CULTURE

• North Fork Arts Center — https://northfork-artscenter.org/ — Films, performances, exhibitions

• Greenport Theatre — https://greenporttheatre.com/ — Historic cinema

🌞 SEASONAL FAVORITES

• Summer — wine tasting, beaches, kayaking, lavender fields, outdoor dining

• Fall — pumpkin picking, apple orchards, harvest festivals, vineyard events

• Winter — holiday markets, Christmas tree farms, vineyard light displays

💡 LOCAL TIPS

• https://511ny.org/ — traffic updates

• Weekends are busiest (go early or midweek)

• Winery reservations often required

• Leave time for spontaneous farm stand stops

• Shelter Island ferry: https://www.shelterislandferry.com/ - either with your car or walk on