Guidebook for Riverhead
Food Scene
Turkuaz Grill
40 McDermott AveGreat Turkish food with smiling staff!
Best pizza when you are not in Italy! Seriously amazing wood-burning pizza oven and fresh ingredients!
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Grana
1556 Main RdBest pizza when you are not in Italy! Seriously amazing wood-burning pizza oven and fresh ingredients!
House smoked ribs, brisket, pastrami and salmon, full bar (margaritas/bourbon and local beer)...and outdoor dining! Also, really good smoked clam chowder, smoked shrimp bisque and tasty tacos! A very short walk from apartment!
Maple Tree BBQ
820 W Main StHouse smoked ribs, brisket, pastrami and salmon, full bar (margaritas/bourbon and local beer)...and outdoor dining! Also, really good smoked clam chowder, smoked shrimp bisque and tasty tacos! A very short walk from apartment!
Waterfront, popular (slightly expensive) restaurant. A short walk from the apartment. Reservations recommended as waits can be long!
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Farm Country Kitchen
513 W Main StWaterfront, popular (slightly expensive) restaurant. A short walk from the apartment. Reservations recommended as waits can be long!
Tiny restaurant with beer, sangria and good tacos. Outdoor seating in good weather. Only a mile down the road from apartment.
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FUNCHOS certified tacologist
1156 W Main StTiny restaurant with beer, sangria and good tacos. Outdoor seating in good weather. Only a mile down the road from apartment.
Local sushi...on Main Street (same as our apartment) walking distance- about a mile or a short drive. Parking lot in the back of restaurant.
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Haiku Sushi
40 E Main StLocal sushi...on Main Street (same as our apartment) walking distance- about a mile or a short drive. Parking lot in the back of restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Great family fun! Sharks, otters and penguins! Not too mention pretty good seal show and even Nemo!
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I-Aquarium ye-Long Island
431 E Main StGreat family fun! Sharks, otters and penguins! Not too mention pretty good seal show and even Nemo!
Named one of top waterparks in the country!
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I-Park ye-Water ye-Splish Splash
2549 Splish Splash DrNamed one of top waterparks in the country!
Great kayaks/canoes on the Peconic! Paddle to a private beach and enjoy a picnic waterside!
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Peconic Paddler
89 Peconic AveGreat kayaks/canoes on the Peconic! Paddle to a private beach and enjoy a picnic waterside!
Closest movie theater...serious old-school. Cash only!
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Mattituck Cinemas
10095 Main RdClosest movie theater...serious old-school. Cash only!
This place is pretty inexpensive and fun for kids. Llamas, baby deer feeding, giraffe, monkeys, alligators...to name a few of the animals. Food not great, but you can bring your own
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Long Island Game Farm - Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo
489 Chapman BoulevardThis place is pretty inexpensive and fun for kids. Llamas, baby deer feeding, giraffe, monkeys, alligators...to name a few of the animals. Food not great, but you can bring your own
Good fall fun...several outlets...Mattituck also has a vineyard for tasting...pony rides, farm stand fun for kids. Jamesport has western theme. Orchard for picking apples in Aquebogue
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Harbes Family Farm - Mattituck
715 Sound AveGood fall fun...several outlets...Mattituck also has a vineyard for tasting...pony rides, farm stand fun for kids. Jamesport has western theme. Orchard for picking apples in Aquebogue
Brew Crew Cycles
205 Marcy AveFor adults who love beer. Take a tour of local breweries, tasting, cycling!
Parks & Nature
Best public beach on the ocean. Get there early, as the parking goes quickly!
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Cupsogue Beach County Park
975 Dune RdBest public beach on the ocean. Get there early, as the parking goes quickly!
A little pricey parking for non-residents, but a good local Sound beach with lifeguards, bathrooms, snack bar and views of Connecticut!
Pier Avenue
Pier AvenueA little pricey parking for non-residents, but a good local Sound beach with lifeguards, bathrooms, snack bar and views of Connecticut!
A little pricey for parking, but you get the ocean!
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Ponquogue Beach
280 Dune RoadA little pricey for parking, but you get the ocean!
A bit of a distance, at the end of Long Island. Get there early, as it fills up quickly. They also have kayak/canoe rentals!
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I-Orient Beach State Park
40000 Main RdA bit of a distance, at the end of Long Island. Get there early, as it fills up quickly. They also have kayak/canoe rentals!
Shopping
Huge, walking friendly mall. If you have a favorite store, it is probably there! Coupon book is in apartment for your use.
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Tanger Outlets Riverhead
1770 W Main StHuge, walking friendly mall. If you have a favorite store, it is probably there! Coupon book is in apartment for your use.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of original vineyards...coupon in the apartment for free tasting!
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Palmer Vineyards
5120 Sound AveOne of original vineyards...coupon in the apartment for free tasting!
Within walking distance of apartment! Open most nights for freshly brews!
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Long Ireland Beer Company
817 Pulaski StWithin walking distance of apartment! Open most nights for freshly brews!
Late night drinks and karaoke on Saturday nights...don't miss the great seafood as well!
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Jerry and The Mermaid
469 E Main StLate night drinks and karaoke on Saturday nights...don't miss the great seafood as well!
Twin Fork Beer Co
807 Raynor AvenueLocal beer, just a short drive from the apartment (less than 2 miles).
Local brewery, within walking distance (2 miles) or a short drive.
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North Fork Brewing Company
24 E 2nd StLocal brewery, within walking distance (2 miles) or a short drive.
Big Farm brewery. Next town (need a car or Uber), usually has a food truck, outdoor games and locally brewed/farmed hops.
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Jamesport Farm Brewery
5873 Sound AveBig Farm brewery. Next town (need a car or Uber), usually has a food truck, outdoor games and locally brewed/farmed hops.
Large satellite brewery with restaurant, outdoor games for kids and good brew!
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Greenport Harbor Brewery and Restaurant
42155 Main RdLarge satellite brewery with restaurant, outdoor games for kids and good brew!
Sightseeing
Great walking town. Carousel for the kids, big boats, seafood everywhere, live music, shopping. This town has it all!
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Greenport
Great walking town. Carousel for the kids, big boats, seafood everywhere, live music, shopping. This town has it all!
Great walking street with great restaurants, specialty market, wine-tasting and cool shops!
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Love Lane
Love LaneGreat walking street with great restaurants, specialty market, wine-tasting and cool shops!
Relaxing place for photo opportunities and purchasing lavender...across from Splish Splash
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Lavender By The Bay Calverton
47 Manor RdRelaxing place for photo opportunities and purchasing lavender...across from Splish Splash
Lavender By the Bay
7540 Main RdA bit of a trip, but guests love this place!