Upscale American food at a beautiful riverfront spot. We got the Crab Cake and Lamb Chops off the main menu, and the Ciabatta Bread, Sea Scallops and Half Duck off the specials menu. The Crab Cake was a hefty portion and a delicious start to the meal. Spicy, tomatoey olive oil was great with the Ciabatta. Lamb Chops were cooked to medium and the blackberry fig sauce complemented it nicely. The Sea Scallop was a very solid dish overall, no complaints! The Duck portion was massive and succulent, although it was definitely an ordeal to extract all the meat. Initially they said it would be around a 45 min wait but the manager(?) came out and moved a few incoming parties around to accommodate us, awesome service. Thus, we were seated soon after arrival. Recommend for sure! read more

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Our reservations were for 2:30 pm. I had my entire day planned based on these reservations (vineyards etc) Get there at 2:25 pm and hostess said there is a 25 min wait. I told her I have reservations. She tells me EVERYBODY has reservations. Um ok no problem. So we wait. 25 min later still no table. We don't get our table till 3:10. We get seated. Waiter doesn't come to our table till 3:30 pm. Exactly one hour after our reservation time. At this point we don't even have time for apps. We order our drinks and main meal. Meals come out 25 mins later. I got the blt sandwich but there is no bacon on it. I didn't even say anything because I couldn't wait another 25 mins for a new sandwich. It's a beautiful place, food was good, but the wait between seating is, the waiter, and the food coming in was just not worth it. read more

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Farm Country Kitchen is one of my favorite local spots and somewhere I find myself coming back to time and time again. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere is charming and welcoming every single visit. My absolute favorites are the Goat Cheese Bruschetta, the Grilled Strip Steak, the Filet Mignon, and the Chicken Marsala. Every dish is cooked perfectly and made with high-quality ingredients that you can truly taste. Whether you're stopping in for a casual lunch or a special dinner, Farm Country Kitchen doesn't disappoint. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out. Highly recommend! read more

I used to come here all the time and tonight reminded me why. Food is always fresh and delicious. Though it's an old building, seating is outside overlooking a beautiful lake which is perfect for a summers day. Friendly and attentive staff and reasonably priced. Truffle Ricotta was a massive hit, creamy and bright. Also seemed to be extremely popular as anyone coming out of the kitchen was carrying a plate of it to bring to a table. Arugula Salad was solid, asked for rare steak and came out perfectly cooked. Pork Chop Milanese was outstanding. Will definitely not be waiting so long to make a return trip. read more

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So as my previous review gave 4 stars. We were a large group and we had a good time. I guess the company we were with was a driving force for the 4 Stars. Unfortunately I feel that I have to take one star away with this visit. Allow me to explain. First it was a rainy dreary day. Parking, Oye, very limited and difficult pulling in and out. It took a minute to seat us but not a big deal. Only one bathroom in the restaurant which was a bit uncomfortable. We estates on the rear deck where there are plastic or vinyl windows. As I mentioned it as rainy and cold and the cold wind was coming through the windows. They have heaters on the rear deck but they were not very effective. I had the Rigatoni Bollonese, which was very good. My wife had some kind of chicken. Not the greatest. I know they get good reviews but this day was a bust. read more

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What a find! Very cozy place with a great view of the river. Service was fantastic as was the food. Highly recommend this place.

Came here with some girlfriends for lunch. It's a nice small place on the water with good food. I did ask for corn to be on the side of my dish and not included on it and it came with it. The waitress said she told them to put it on the side but luckily I could remove it. I know it was an appetizer but it looks like they just threw it on the plate. The artichoke antipasto was esp good. The artichokes were delicious read more

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We dined here after visiting a nearby winery as a table of 6, we had 5pm reservations on a Saturday evening in late July. It was a beautiful day and we were lucky to get a spot right in front. We walked along the water to our table and there was a wonderful relaxed ambiance, with plenty of little hang out areas. We started with a garden salad as well as bread with sautéed cherry tomatoes. I ordered the Halibut special with artichoke, cherry tomatoes, bok choy (which I wish there was more of), and angel hair pasta. My husband had the halibut oreganato. Both were very good. Our server Martin was attentive, everything was well orchestrated. We saw a family of swans swim by and a few kayakers. We had a lovely relaxing meal in a gorgeous setting. Pulling out of the parking spot on the busy road was challenging, my husband got out of the vehicle to tell our friends when it was safe to pull out. read more

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I went the other night with a friend and we sat outside. It was a lovely, summer night. Our waiter was Sean and he was very sweet and accommodating. We ordered appetizers and entrees. I had the tuna tacos for an app, my friend, got the scallops and for entrees, I had the pork chop milanese and my friend had the halibut with risotto. She also had two glasses of paumonk resling. The bill was about $152. Each glass of wine was $15. The meal was good, but quite expensive. I wouldn't say, its a place I could frequent often, due to the high prices. It is nice for a special outing. The outside setting by the river is quite beautiful. read more

Just yum!!! It was a little hard to find this gem but it was worth it. The service was incredible, always attentive. The drinks were yummy!!! The food was incredibly delicious. Im sooo coming back to this restaurant. The atmosphere may be a little cramped but in the summer, there is much more space with outside seating. The oysters Rockefeller were incredible. read more

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Had a reservation at 6:15. Table not ready. Ok we will have a drink at the bar. Table opens up in front of us. We ask can we be seated. They state no we are not seating anyone because we are backed up. Waited an hour. No luck, left. read more

Made a reservation ahead of time days advance, we were a party of 7 celebrating my mom's birthday. We were very excited to come and try this place and left disappointed. We were treaded poorly. Staff was rude when we tried checking in and we were sent away. After finally letting us check in they said they didn't have a table for us that they're too busy. And we over heard that they were setting space a for a party of 40. Again, we also made a reservation an advance. We couldn't get a table at all and ended up leaving the restaurant. I wish we were told that. Staff was not helpful at all. Overall it was not a good service. Poor communication and customer service. Do better read more

Went there last night for dinner--very cool vibe. Cocktails were good, and the food was pretty good (I'd give it about a 7.5/10). The service was eh, pretty slow. Overall, an above-average experience. I'd give it slightly below 4 stars. read more

I had an excellent dinner here with my family! The service is outstanding, everyone is so sweet. Farm country kitchen has the freshest ingredients and their dishes always have the best flavors. Their whip cream is delicious and you really can't go wrong with any of their menu options! Also this place is perfect in the summertime with the view of the river during your meal. Highly recommend! read more

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Day tripping on Long Island came to an end with this amazing place. Let's start with seating.. there is a deck which is covered with plastic type walls. Don't make reservation for this spot. Make tour reservations to sit outside. You're sitting right in-front of the lake. They have many tables in the shade and tables with umbrellas. Great place for pictures, watching kayakers float by. They have Adirondack chairs where you can wait for your table and get a drink. We went for lunch but decided to sit in the Adirondack chairs with some drinks and music that we ended up actually having dinner. We started off with then bbq shrimp which came with guac and pico de gallo - amazing.. Not what I expected but dang was it good. We then had Caesar salad which was so creamy, delish. Ended with scallops spaghetti special which was very good, light and delish. The service was great, waiters very attentive to us and provided great service. Can't wait to go back.. read more

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I absolutely love this place. I was last here in 2018 and prices were a bit higher. I remember they served duck back then. Was here a day ago and I love that prices have come down. Dishes are delicious and affordable. Plus, you can't beat that view! I love sitting by the river. I went on a Tuesday and it was relatively packed. I can't imagine visiting on a weekend I believe this place does take reservations. I highly encourage doing so when coming on the weekend. I ordered a mojito and it was delicious as well. Lovely experience. Very relaxing. Food arrived quickly. Servers were polite. read more

Farm Country Kitchen - Rosemary bread sandwich with breaded chicken, eggplant and fresh mozzarella Salad comes on the side Mojito was ordered too - American Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Service was great and so was the food! The views are stunning. It's truly a hidden gem. read more

Have been ordering from this place for years!! Just the best, always!! Fresh, yummy and good for you!! read more

Farm Country Kitchen - American Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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First time visiting for lunch. Parked across very busy street. We sat by water on the picnic bench. Very nice. Food was not that great. My husband had a chicken sandwich very dry. Salad that went with it very disgusting. Cold pasta with tomato paste. Not good at all. I had steak sandwich needed more. I put the salad that came with it to make it bearable. We did have the fried artichoke that was good.the service was good considering how far they had to go if you needed things like salt or ice. Would we go back again? No. read more

Farm Country Kitchen - Swans swimming by. - American Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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Came here for restaurant week. They have a private room upstairs that can sit about 8. Staff was friendly but being upstairs and away from everyone made getting anyones attention a little hard. The food was really good. The fried artichoke was delicious. I had the duck and it was really good. Not gamey at all. The chocolate cake was okay. A little dry for me. Everyone enjoyed their meal and portion was good. read more

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The people working there are horrible. Especially the owners daughter. Extremely nasty and unprofessional, to the point of using foul language. I'm in the industry and my more than one time there has been a terrible experience and that is disheartening to me. The food could be great, but the horrible experience supersedes all of it. I tell everyone not to waste their time to have a terrible dining experience. read more

Recommended by a friend to dine here. Came for lunch and was very disappointed. Nice scenery, place was busy, but food and service were not good. Had the oysters Rockefeller and baked clams as apps which had sand in a couple of them. Clams were overcooked. I ordered the Maria panini which was just terrible. It came out as just dry chicken cutlet and cheese on a dry piece of bread. They forgot the basil pesto or breaded artichokes. When I told the wait staff they took it back and slabbed some pesto on it which was just straight oil and still didn't add the artichokes so I just left it as is. Didn't want to bother trying to get it fixed again. The side pasta salad is also not good, it's pasta with tomato paste. The food actually hurt my stomach. Also, in terms of service, after the waiter took our order we never saw him again. He didn't come back to our table not even once. Would not go back or recommend. read more

Delious food and wonderful atmosphere . The Adirondack chairs were so comfortable as we had our before dinner drinks and viewed of the river. We loved our riverside table. read more

After making reservations, still waited one hour for table. Then waited for food, which never came out. Owner is a miserable man. Hostess needs some help to learn how to be a hostess. Such a disappointment. read more

Had a reservation for an outdoor table at 6:15. Called and said I'd be 10 min late. Arrived and tried to sit me inside next to a dirty plastic tarp. 7:05 and still waiting for my table. Told not to seat people. Too back up. Gave 2 stars cause ate here before and food ok. Meh experience read more

I had a 1:45 reservation. There was a wait even with the reservation and the hostess finally comes over at 2:10 saying our table is ready so we follow her. 5 minutes later the manager comes yelling at us saying we lied to the hostess and took someone named Shane's table. She had such a nasty attitude accusing us of lying when it was just an innocent misunderstanding. Finally at 2:30 we got seated for our 1:45 reservation. Everyone else seems nice but the blonde lady should not work in the service industry read more

Negatives: waiter brought 2 incorrect entrees, forgot wine- buggy outside, heater had no propane, we had to wait almost 40 minutes beyond our reservation time to be seated, there is no kids menu. Positives: ambiance is fun, casual and beautiful all at once. The flavors are good, a twist in the menu would be good here and there. read more

Drove out east for the day to celebrate my wife's birthday with her family. To start, the parking is absolutely abysmal - there are only a few spots in front of the actual restaurant, and the spill over lots across the street make you rely on a gap in traffic (which on Main Street Riverhead is always a gambit) I'm not being too critical on that just based on the location, but it would have been nice to maybe have a cross walk or SOMETHING so it's safer to cross the street. Reservation was made for 6pm and we arrived a few minutes early, but for some reason were not sat until 30-40 minutes later. I understand that it was a Saturday night, but if you claim to not take walk ins, then there must have been something going on with the way they sat people. -1 star Once we were eventually sat, it did take some time for our waiter to come over, which he was very pleasant. There were a number of really good dishes on the menu, and with the party we were with, there was something for everyone. We tried to place a simple order of pasta without butter for our kids, but there seemed to be some sort of issue with that, which I found weird. I ordered the Tuna Tacos which were good, but needed a little bit of salt to tie them together since the cucumber overpowered the whole appetizer. My MIL got the shrimp salsa which was fantastic (I got to try it and wish I got that instead). I ordered the duck breast, but my wife and MIL's order was incorrectly placed (the gnocchi special was with a pesto sauce and the regular was with a tomato base sauce, hence the confusion) with the kitchen so but the time all our food was at the table, the moment has passed and half the party was almost done with their entrees. -1 star Overall, I thought the food was good, not great, but with the location being right on the water, it's definitely geared more towards a romantic couples date night. Would definitely recommend towards that demographic, but probably would not be returning unless their menu changed (and we got a babysitter) read more

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Everything was so lovely, we sat by the river and it was breathtaking. Service was amazing, and the food was also absolutely delicious. 100% recommend read more

Came for a birthday dinner after hitting up a vineyard, this restaurant is at a prime location right by the water. We enjoyed a bunch of their appetizers such as the mussels, clams, and ricotta. They were all very good! The service was great, everyone was friendly. I enjoyed the lavender haze drink. Would love to come back again soon. read more

Farm Country Kitchen - Lavender haze - American Near Me - Riverhead, New York

This is my favorite restaurant in Long Island. Not only is their food and drinks amazing, but the views are to die for! The restaurant is nestled right on the Peconic River, with outside and inside dining options. Their lunch menu is updated daily, and dinner menu seasonly. We went for dinner and started off with cocktails. Then ordered the Goat Cheese Bruschetta and Seared Tuna as appetizers. I chose Salmon for dinner, which was pan seared over sauteed spinach with creamy risotto, and let me say, best Salmon plate I've ever had! Farm Country Kitchen advertises themselves as the essence of rural North Fork living with the freshest ingredients, and they are absolutely correct! You can taste the freshness in all of their dishes. If you're in the North Fork area, I highly recommend Farm Country Kitchen for lunch or dinner! Quick tip - when calling to make reservations, make sure to specify if you want inside or outside dining. read more

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We love Farm Country Kitchen. The Staff, the food and the atmosphere. Very pretty view. Food is delicious! We have been coming every Thursday for years. We love the owners and their family and the chefs and staff. Fried Artichokes are a must! Everything is delicious though! We always get the Serano on french bread with no gorganzola - add mozzeralla, arugula and their most delicious creamy horseradish sauce. I love to try different sandwhiches too as they change up their printed menu I believe daily. The main menu stays the same. So many good apps, dishes, pasta and more! read more

We've been here quite a bit since my last review and I have to say that each time was amazing! This past visit was more of the same amazing food, service and atmosphere. We always like eating out in the enclosed patio, and in the cold winter months they have their heaters going, which make it nice and cozy. The view is beautiful and it was just perfect during out last visit with the snow all around. I had the halibut which was cooked to perfection. My husband had an amazing steak and our friends had the duck. Every dish was perfect! They also have a great wine selection and awesome cocktails, which we all started with. We all had the margarita's which were delicious. I forgot to ask if they still allow you to bring your own wine, but even if they don't, their selections are great and their prices are very reasonable. This place gets really crowded in the warmer months, but it was also very crowded when we went. It's a good thing we called ahead and made a reservation because the place was packed. I was surprised since it was an extremely frigid night, but that is how great this place is! We are lucky to live so close, but if you don't, it is definitely worth the trip! read more

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So disappointed! Been here a half of dozen times and loved it. This time the waiter was not attentive and forgetful. Kitchen ran out of items. Meals did not come to the table at the same time. My group was done eating when I finally got my entree. The manager did not charges me for my meal, which is the least he could have done. A $600 meal for my wife's birthday was waste. Will not return. High end prices for a below average restaurant. read more

We made a reservation for Father's Day and chose to sit on the deck. There was a little bit of a wait as they were prepping the table. I was disappointed that the covering to the deck blocks the view of the river, unless you're standing. Sitting outdoors by the river would have been a better view for sure. We had the fried artichoke appetizer which was really tender on the inside and expertly fried on the outside. We got 2 cocktails to start off the dinner. I got the lamb chops which were made medium as requested, really delicious, with vegetables and potato. I would recommend the warm apple cobbler for dessert. Looks different than usual but really has all the flavors to round out the meal. They have extra parking lot across the street. I would return next time if I'm in the area again. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. After my recent, third (and last) visit...I give up. There are so many nice things about it: Its not easy to get to, which makes it kind of cool. Management has done an admirable job of creating customer parking, the building itself is very nice. The view and the vibe are excellent. The staff are all warm and friendly. Unfortunately, food is a significant part of the restaurant business and the food here just isn't good. Goat Cheese Bruschetta was toasted bread with a shmear of what I guess was goat cheese, topped with whole berries: strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Bizarre. My half duck arrived Luke warm and dry from an obvious re heating, covered with a jellied demi glaze. It sat, inexplicably, on a bed of wilted arugula. Sides of limp green beans and pasty sweet potatoes were served separately. My wife's gnocchi were almost full defrosted. They arrived in flavorless red sauce topped with cold balls of mozzarella. I asked for a glass of Merlot. The server returned to notify me that "we don't have merlot, but we have a moltepulciano, which is the same thing" (it is not the same thing) I could go on, but feel I have made my point. Oh, almost forgot, the above plus a cocktail rang up to $75pp including the tip which, a note on the menu asked me to leave in cash to offset credit card fees that restaurants pay. (Not my problem) So, as a local resident who really wants to support the local dining scene in Riverhead, I cross yet another place off the list. Sad. read more

We have been waiting for over 2 hour we still have not gotten our food. We waited an hour to be seated and we had reservations and then waited another half hour for someone to take our order. That is only because I had to ask several times for someone to take our order. The couple at the bar told us that they waited over an hour to get their food. Do not come here. The worst service and they are so disorganized! Totally not worth it!!! On top of that, the owner was not even sympathetic he was a total jerk and was so nasty to us! read more

Today, I had an amazing lunch at the Farm Country Kitchen, a charming rustic eatery nestled on the banks of the Peconic River in Riverhead, NY. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the friendly staff and the inviting atmosphere of this colonial home built in the late 1800s. The menu features clean and creative dishes made from the freshest organic ingredients. We started with some delicious Baked Clams topped with garlic and special seasoning, and the Guacamole, Salsa, and Homemade Chips were the perfect complement! For the main course, I indulged in the Sliced Steak Sandwich, grilled to perfection and served with garlic seasoning, melted mozzarella, and a fresh spring mix salad. The Carmine was another highlight--breaded chicken with sautéed broccoli rabe, prosciutto, and melted provolone on Italian bread with basil pesto. Absolutely divine! I couldn't resist trying the Rigatoni Bolognaise, a rich blend of home-ground filet, veal, and pork, finished with ricotta cheese and grilled basil pesto bread. The Tomassio Pasta was equally delightful, featuring angel hair pasta tossed with fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, and goat cheese. To top it all off, we enjoyed a decadent 5 Layer Chocolate Cake that was simply out of this world! The staff went above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable, providing excellent service throughout our meal. If you're looking for fresh, organic, and tasty food in a beautiful setting, I highly recommend visiting Farm Country Kitchen! Contact Information: 513 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901 (631) 369-6310 farmcountry@optonline.net Instagram: @farmcountrykitchen #FarmCountryKitchen #RiverheadEats #LongIslandFood #FarmToTable #OrganicEats #LunchGoals #EatLocal #Foodie #Delicious #ComfortFood #SupportLocal #FoodLovers #NYCFoodies #CulinaryDelight #Yum #ChocolateCake #HealthyEating #RusticDining read more

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It's super hard to find, but once you know where it is it's worth the quest to get there! There's no parking at the actual restaurant, so if you're traveling east bound, turn on the street right before the auto place...on the left there's a parking lot. So, once you find it, and climb down the stairs if you want to eat outside...the view is STUNNING. There are picnic type tables but with actual chairs and it's akin to eating in a park with good seats. Service was...relaxed, which was fine for a Halloween in the high 70's! We were in no rush, but figured I'd mention in case you are. Food was very good. Sales, sandwiches, fun apps...I love that they had an entire specials sheet with Halloween themed choices--so fun! We all shared the fried artichoke hearts--they were fine. A bread crumb crust. I've had them before with a flour and egg batter and preferred that, but these were tasty. Also, the baked clams--YUM! Sandwiches; there were two steak sandwiches and one portion. Everyone raved. I got the "Transylvania Salad". This should always be on the menu. The shrimp were huge and cooked nicely. Salad had lots os arugula balanced by the crunch of red cabbage shreds. Homemade croutons, small balls of fresh water mozzarella...but the best part was the Basil dressing. I'll admit, I was nervous. SO many times you order an herb-based dressing and it's awful dried herbs. Not the case here--super fresh basil and grated cheese gave it an almost pesto flavor. SO delicious. My only disappointment was I asked for another dressing and our server brought something different which I didn't taste before dumping it on my salad. I think it may have been the Lemon Basil? I much prefer the Basil dressing...again, should ALWAYS be on their menu. I would go here again in a heartbeat. I'm curious to experience it indoors when it's colder. Oh, also, we didn't even realize there was a bar until we were leaving...might have ordered a glass of wine or craft beer had we known. The help was all very friendly, just think they should have mentioned it. read more

Farm Country Kitchen - I'm the cat! - American Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Great food but it ends there. Had an 8pm reservation on a Friday night and wasn't seated until 9:15. No updates, no apologies, and we were seated in a backyard table. At this point, there were plenty of nice indoor tables. I also didn't appreciate our server who seemed obsessed with the Covid vaccine. Come on- it's 6 years later. I'm not interested in your conspiracy theories and she would not stop bringing it up! read more