Greenport, New York:

Seafood Dining

Located on the North Fork of Long Island, this quaint seaport village has some fantastic dining establishments, perfect for the vacationing tourist looking for an authentic seafood meal, or natives to relax and kick back after a long work week. From oceanside seafood shacks to fine dining, Greenport has you covered.

Mattituck natives, Billy Gremler and his father opened Billy’s by the Bay in 2010 which has become the talk of Greenport in six years of operating excellence. Combining great seafood with a Tiki bar atmosphere, they are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. They have the best Bloody Mary’s, complete with shrimp cocktail skewered on top. Billy’s also boasts live music every weekend. Though they are closed in the winter, plan a trip there for the spring re-opening.
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Manuel Claudio opened the doors to Claudio’s Tavern in 1870 and has been family owned and operated ever since. It is the oldest, same family run restaurant in the country with 146 years of operation under their belt. The building is a historic landmark and has some of the best traditional seafood dishes in town. They also cater private events, and have soups by the quart to enjoy at home.
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With a beautiful harborside outdoor dining patio, Porto Bello’s is an upscale dining gem hidden in Greenport Village. Operated by the second generation of the DiVello family, this classy spot offers Italian cuisine created with the freshest seafood and offers an inspired wine list from vineyards in France, Italy, Spain and the North Fork. It is truly local cuisine at its finest.
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Little Creek Oyster Farm is the perfect place to get down and dirty, shucking your own oysters of course! Bringing the freshest shellfish to the land, this little shack is a diamond in the rough. The market sells only the freshest catches and all the tools needed to enjoy these pearls of the sea. Try one of their flights, offered with your choice of wine, champagne, or beer. If you love oysters, this is the place for you.
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Whether you are looking for a great spot to go for the weekend to get out of the city, or traveling from the west coast or even further away, Greenport has a welcoming feel along with some excellent restaurants from which to choose.

by LA DiNardi