The Riverhead Project

Address:
300 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901

Neighborhood:
Riverhead

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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The Riverhead Project Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.theriverheadproject.com
Email: ask@riverheadproject.com
Phone: (631) 284-9300
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm (Bar menu available later); Brunch: Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Please email ask@theriverheadproject.com or call for information.
Private Party Facilities: The private dining room and adjoining Vault Bar are available for groups, rehearsal dinners and conferences of up to 28 people. Internet, phone, and data connectivity is included for all business needs. Cocktail events for up to 40 people can also be accommodated.
Private Party Contact: Keith Kraus (631) 284-9300
Entertainment: Dennis' Fashion Sense.
Special Events & Promotions: Please email ask@theriverheadproject.com or call for information.

Getting there

Cross Street: Maple Ave
Public Transit: LIRR: Riverhead Station (21 W. 2nd St.)

Bus Line (stops at Riverhead RR): S58, S62, S90, S92, A8.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Over 60 parking spots directly adjacent to the building, as well as non-metered street parking.

A word from The Riverhead Project

Located in the District Neighborhood, The Riverhead Project offers American food with ethnic influences in a contemporary setting. TRP is open for lunch, Sunday brunch, and dinner daily, while offering smaller plates in the Lounge & Bar. During warmer months, the patio is open for outdoor dining… and casual seating. Continued

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Diner Reviews

"The food was outstanding, the server was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a bit loud as the acoustics in the place make it so you can hear what they are saying across the room. But I had no problem hearing my companion and will recommend to any who asks. Great restaurant."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Who would ever expect Manhattan ambience in riverhead"
Dined on 4/10/2014
"Definitely adds some trendiness to downtown Riverhead. We tried the fried olives as a snack - highly recommended with a delicious lemon aioli dipping sauce. For appetizers we had the grilled romaine salad and the crab & shrimp fritters. Having greens that had been lightly charred was different, but fun. My fiancée loved the fritters - she was still talking about them the next day. For the main course I had the cavatelli pasta. Very good. Don't be deceived but what looks like a very small portion. The real highlight for me was the cocktails. I had the Honey Badger. Sweet enough to be refreshing, strong enough to be worth the $12. No trip to The Riverhead Project is complete without treating yourself to a cocktail."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"The food is in general quite good, but the prices are NYC-level and the execution is not consistently at that level. Duck and lobster were excellent, but the tuna did not taste as fresh as it should have been. Also there's indication of boredom and unusual ingredients and combinations done for variety's sake."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"I looked forward to eating here for close to a year based on my husbands raves about a grilled fish sandwich he had for lunch. If you choose to dine here you must get the fried olives. I know it sounds salty but it is not. The lemon zest in the aioli adds perfect balance. The service was very good & the staff were friendly. I ordered the cowboy ribeye & was totally disappointed. The steak was thin, overcooked, & covered in a sauce that did nothing to enhance the flavor. It was accompanied by an even less desirable mush of potatoe, pepper & zucchini. Not what I would expect for a $42 steak. It was not aged or prime."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Don't be put off by the blocky and rather ugly bank building; the interior is an attractive and sophisticated room. There is also a small, attractive, area to eat outside in good weather. The chef is now Lia Fallon, formerly of Amarelle and (briefly) of Jeddidiah Hawkins. The food is excellent -- notably scallops, seafood fritters, duck, tuna, lobster cakes, chocolate "mess" (retained from the previous menu). Service attentive and friendly."
Dined on 3/23/2014
"The lobster cakes are great, so is the tuna And the sides and salads were and delicious too. We will be back."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"This restaurant is a wonderful place to have a good meal, enjoy the comfortable atmosphere and talk with a loved one or friends. It is a real find for the area! Good seasonal menu, nice staff."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"We usually go to the Riverhead Project and sit at the bar late night for great drinks and small bites. I decided to take my mom and my aunt for lunch. I wasn't sure if it was gonna be a good fit because it might of been a little too hip and stuffy for them. They loved it. There is a huge lunch menu with lots of options. Lobster cakes were amazing, and my mom had the frittata, she loved it. Fried chicken is always a winner too. I usually order off the lounge menu and was quite surprised on how big the lunch menu was. I will definitely be back soon with my girlfriends. Happy I found a new lunch place to go."
Dined on 3/13/2014
"This was our second time dining at the restaurant and it was even better than the first, which was very good. The dishes we chose were beautifully presented, incredibly creative, and the different flavorings and spices were outstanding. The service was professional and spot on when needed. All in all, a great dining experience. We will definitely return and spread the word, as it is great to have such fine dining within close proximity."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"The bar has barely any wine and whatever it does have is not good. The food is totally misrepresented on the menu, the description of the dish is not at all what it says it is. The chef is heavy handed with the pepper and when we mentioned it to the server she told us that the chef apologizes for that. No one even approached us about it. The filet was very tender and the mashed potatoes were good but extremely sweet and not edible. I would not even give this restaurant a second try."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Nice décor and beautiful bar/lounge area. Bartenders friendly, and courteous. Once seated, the service was dreadfully slow. I asked for "a minute" to peruse the wine list and then promptly waited 25 minutes before the waiter returned. Once he did, I was told how only certain wines we could get by the glass and certain others by the bottle. We then waited again for the bottle to arrive then we finally placed our orders. We had been sitting for a half an hour at this point. The food took a minimum of 45 minutes to arrive and while I wouldn't call it "cold", it certainly was not "hot" either. The meals were good, not great. The whole dining experience was way too long, and not worthy of the total bill. We won't be returning."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"We were invited to tRP by a friend who was playing his keyboard and we enjoyed the food and his entertainment. We have told some friends and will return for the food and the atmosphere in Riverhead."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Everything was excellent, food was delicious and had a creative twist, cocktails were amazing and service was excellent. This will be our go to restaurant whenever we go out to wineries. We're very excited to have found a gem of a place."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"The food was prepared well, although I was not a fan of the plate pairings. The prices were a bit steep. We were seated next to the fireplace...lovely to view but we were roasting by the end of our appetizer course. Overall a decent experience, but I believe more in great food at affordable prices. $170 for dinner for two is a bit outrageous in Riverhead."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"We were looking for a new place to try with friends and we settled on TRP. It was our friends anniversary, so we wanted to go somewhere nice. The place grabbed us as soon as we walked in. I even joked to the hostess, "I hope the food is as good as the place looks". I can tell you, we were NOT disappointed. All of the staff that we encountered were friendly and helpful. Everything we had, starting with the drinks, were great. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish. It was a little bit higher in price than we usually spend when out with other people but well worth it. We will definitely return. I think this could be my new favorite place to go."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Great food. Poor service. If you like the night club feel this is your place. If you want to have a conversation it's not!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Our first experience at TRP proved to be FABULOUS, on every note. The staff was super friendly and courteous and the food was innovative and delicious. Most importantly I enjoyed the feel of the place ,super comfy seating, warm fire and exquisite design. We will definitely return!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Had 2 wonderful dinners in a row at The Riverhead Project. Think it is probably the best restaurant within 50 to 100 miles of it. First night had the duck -- absolutely fabulous. Second night had the pork chop -- also great. Would say they go overboard in attentiveness however. The pink shirted waiters and busboys are zooming around the restaurant clearing plates (once before my dinner partner had finished) and replacing half full bottles of water at a dizzying pace. Would be more realizing if there wasn't so much activity in motion."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"My experience was just okay. I didn't feel very welcome when we arrived and thought the food was overpriced. I guess we just don't fit in the "Hampton lifestyle" but i wasn't very pleased."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The food is outstanding innovative and just plain delicious."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"My food was overcooked (eggs & pancakes, fresh fruit wasn't ripe so couldn't eat it). His food was under cooked (eggs & short ribs, which weren't short ribs, it was pot roast cut into cubes). Went there awhile ago for dinner and it was great, pricey, but worth it for dinner. Brunch... not so much. Will not be going again for brunch, ever. Dinner maybe. The best part of the meal was the free popcorn they put on the table. Couldn't get a regular mimosa.... Waitress was a bit creepy too. Don't like people hovering over me as I'm eating or looking at the menu.... NEVER MIND RESTING HER HAND ON MY BACK AS I'M ORDERING!!!! Next time I want a good brunch I'll go to the Center Moriches Diner."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We are not fans of sitting at a table inches from another table of diners we are not friendly with, also the tight tables made it tough for wait staff to pass without brushing both our table and chairs. Food was great!! I love trying different cuisine."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Very good food, high quality by far. Hard to judge service completely, my visit was on valentines day, the busiest and most chaotic day to go out and expect good service. Reserved a 815pm reservation, didn't get sat for an hour. The excuse by the manager was people have been eating and not left since 5pm, not sure if that was truthful or not, but I can see that happening on a holiday. Once sat, the manager gave us complimentary chips and dip within a few minutes since we were waiting for so long. Service was a tad slow, but I still enjoyed the meal. Will deff try again on another occasion to avoid the chaotic valentines day madness."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The place was a wanna be upper east side with modern decor. The food was okay. Nothing to yell about. My husband had meat which honestly looked like dog food in a bowl but he liked it. The meal i had tasted like a can of vegetable soup. The slaw was tasty. U doubt we would go back again except for the bread. Expensive and not worth it but the people who serve are good. Im giving tgem more stars than i think they deserve only because my husband liked the food."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Took my wife here for the first time for valentines day. She has extensive food service management experience and was impressed with the entire experience. Probably the best pork chop dish she's ever had. Service wash rest and the place was laid out nicely. A bit pricey but we knew that coming into the game and you grt what you pay for."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"A very disappointing valentines day. Food and service were poor. We ordered the short ribs which tasted like unseasoned pot roast and the Mac and cheese was bland. Seating was cramped, the staff bumped there rear into my back a number of times with no apology. After one hour we received our apps, one hour later our dinners. The server forgot our drink order and had to come back and take it again. This was our second bad experience and I do not know I can give it a third for the money we spend there which is unfortunate because it is so close to our home."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I was not sure what to expect because the restaurant is a converted bank and the location is not great... I was happily surprised with the atmosphere... The food ... And the service which was attentive and helpful .. It is someplace that is unexpected in the heart of riverhead... Definitely would recommend it to all my friends !"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Loved the music & the fireplace. Decor just OK. Menu good-- food OK."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Very pleased with our dining experience at The Riverhead Project. Great atmosphere, great food and great service. Will be returning."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Had the braised short rib over beans and other goodness with a KlinkerBrick Zin. Dennis and his team know how to make a swanky place feel like home. Will be back again and again"
Dined on 2/4/2014
"The service was excellent the food was very good and the resturant is very pretty the overhaul dinning was very good"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Very impressed with trp. Food fabulous. Service outstanding. Love the decor."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"This is a town that desperately needed more lively places like The Riverhead Project. The food is delicious and the scene is vibrant and hip."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Don't be put off by the blocky and rather ugly bank building; the interior is an attractive and sophisticated room. There is also a small, attractive, area to eat outside in good weather. The chef is now Lia Fallon, formerly of Amarelle and (briefly) of Jeddidiah Hawkins. The food is excellent -- notably scallops, seafood fritters, duck, tuna, chocolate "mess" (retained from the previous menu). Service attentive and friendly."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Food was just okay and the service was very slow. Waited almost one hour after our appetizers for our entrée."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"When I arrived right away I could tell the workers were all very friendly. The waiter was always coming around to check on us & if we ever needed anything he was always there. I had the duck & it was so delicious. My friend had the cot fish & it was amazing. I was so pleased that although I had mentioned that it was his birthday on the reservation & I never set anything up officially, they remembered about it & brought out a dessert with a candle for him, which I thought was so nice! Definitely concerned with pleasing everyone. The dessert was so good too, he actually finished it which is surprising because he's quite picky when it comes to desserts. The atmosphere was so pleasant & comfortable, thank you for making it better than expected!"
Dined on 1/13/2014
"I had brunch with my boyfriend but he didn't like the food there, I did, it was good. I also had a cocktail with coffee licuor and I loved it."
Dined on 1/12/2014
"Hidden away in Riverhead is one of the North Fork's gems. The Riverhead Project has great food, service and ambience, and the owner makes everyone feel like a friend. The cocktail list is top-notch, and with a chic lounge area, this is the place to be this winter!"
Dined on 1/1/2014
"Great night at The Riverhead Project. Went with friends who had been there before and it didn't disappoint anyone. Lobster pasta outstanding as was filet and ahi tuna. Apps great too. Pear dessert excellent and not too heavy. Ambience and noise level perfect for dinner with friends, lively enough but not too noisy as to drown out conversation. After some disappointing NYC dinners at high priced places with average food, TRP was everything my friends said it would be. I highly recommend this restaurant and hope they keep the quality and service the same as it was during our visit."
Dined on 12/30/2013

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