Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Suffolk

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Suffolk? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Chachama Grill

4.9

4.9 (1970)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Chachama Grill is a New American restaurant located in East Patchogue.
"friendly warm atmosphere & amazing service. Our menu is diverse focusing on freshness and simplicity .Featuring an extensive selection of wines by the glass & bottles & our superb cocktails .

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Teresa

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food, drinks and excellent service. A hidden gem 💎

Cafe Red of Kings Park

4.8

4.8 (555)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kings Park

About the restaurant

Warm, woodsy spot with a full bar for Italian fare & creative takes on American eats.

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RuthannVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We always enjoy going to Cafe Red. Food is delicious and service is always good. Owner is lovely. A neighborhood gem for sure.

Salt and Barrel

4.7

4.7 (1724)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

An authentic oyster bar with an urban vibe and vintage soul. Serving classic cocktails, craft taps, and coastal fare with a rotating selection of east/west coast oysters daily.

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Elaine

Dined 4 days ago

fantastic! so nice and great service! food and drinks were outstanding

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Bar Lucy

4.8

4.8 (837)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

Bar Lucy is Bay Shore’s newest/hottest Italian Gastropub featuring Quality Fare, Thoughtfully Crafted Cocktails, Beer, & Wine in a visually stunning yet comfortable environment! At the End of Main Street where your night will only just begin... Join us for an Aperol Spritz, Cavatelli Bolognese or a Personal Pizza to Start, End or enhance your day with us either in House or for Take-Out.

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debra

Dined on Mar 27, 2025

Last week.before makeover. Excellent as always!

75 Main

4.7

4.7 (1009)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Southampton

About the restaurant

The innovative team behind the wildly successful 75 Main bring a new addition to the New York Hampton's scene with 75 Main Southampton. The culinary offerings of the Italian,new American menu are coupled with a state-of-the-art Lounge,night club.

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marcVIP

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Excellent meal! Great service and comfortable atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

Fifth Season

4.8

4.8 (3207)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Port Jefferson

About the restaurant

Local farms and waters are the inspiration for this New American restaurant that focuses on creating menus using ingredients that change with each season. American micro-brews and wines are carefully selected to pair with each dish our chef creates. Enjoy our House-Infused Artisan Cocktails, made with seasonal purees and fresh squeezed juices, while overlooking the Long Island Sound on either the seasonal outdoor patio, upstairs seating or cozy lounge. Established in 2004 in Greenport, this top-rated restaurant for both food and service moved in Spring 2008 to Port Jefferson harbor.

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Anthony

Dined 7 days ago

Met a friend for dinner who came over on the Ferry. The restaurant was quiet and comfortable, and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. The food and drink selection was good, and we left satisfied.

The Lakehouse

4.7

4.7 (3233)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

Since 2006, The LakeHouse restaurant has been the jewel of Bay Shore, NY. In the summer of 2016, owners Eileen & Matthew Connors and Jay Gut moved locations to a brand new dockside treasure. With stunning views and multiple fireplaces, comfortable seating for 100+ guests, two lounge areas, deck overlooking the Great South Bay, and both an indoor tavern room and a waterfront bar, The Lakehouse is touted by many as “one of the best restaurants on Long Island.” At night, the deck is illuminated, as is the waterfront lounge area where guests can congregate for after-dinner cocktails. This New American fine dining experience is not to be missed. The Lakehouse can now be reached by boat as well, as guest dockage is available at the new gorgeous bayside locale.
*Please note that we not take reservations for particular tables & we cannot promise a particular area or table.

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ArtVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We took our friends visiting from the UK there for a delightful lunch. The food the service and the atmosphere were excellent.

Whalers

4.6

4.6 (1365)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

We’re so excited to bring Whalers to Bay Shore and share our love of amazing food and great drinks with the community. Our menu is modern American cuisine, so you’ll find the classics that you’re used to but with our own little spin. In addition to our casual dining and nightlife, we also offer full catering services. With huge windows and views of the Great South Bay, Whalers will be the perfect location to host your next event!

We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but we cannot guarantee where you will be seated. Additionally, reservations are unavailable for dockside dining, as outdoor tables are first come first serve.

Whalers is modern and fresh with a nod to what it’s like growing up on the Great South Bay. Located right in the middle of the action down on Maple Ave, we are looking forward to getting customers who live locally, but also those who are heading over to Fire Island.

We look forward to serving you!

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Charles

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Awesome Easter Brunch, our family enjoyed everything 👍🏻

Salted. On the Harbor

4.7

4.7 (637)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Northport

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Anthony Martarana has carefully curated a new American menu. Featuring all day brunch on Saturday & Sunday.

Any outdoor reservations are under infrared heaters, Some are under our propane heaters, open air, sidewalk seating or patio seating, not enclosed. Should you reserve outdoor seating, please dress warmly!

Brunch reservations are 1.5 hour for up to 5 people, 1.45 for 6 or more people.

Please note, we must stay close to these time slots in order for us to safely seat everyone. We only hold tables for 15 minutes if we do not receive a phone call that you will be late. Unfortunately, given the time constraints on each reservation, should you be late, it will not extend your reservation.

We appreciate your business and your understanding at this time!

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bill

Dined on Apr 8, 2025

The food and service was beyond excellent!!! The happy hour appetizers and Taco Tuesday was a great value.

The North Fork Table & Inn

4.7

4.7 (2420)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Southold

About the restaurant

North Fork Table is an East End institution. Set in a historic countryside home, the restaurant celebrates the bounty of Long Island’s farms, vineyards & waterways with menus by restaurateur & chef John Fraser.

The restaurant’s menu focus is seasonally inspired featuring locally grown biodynamic and organic produce, the freshest seafood from the pristine Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound and award-winning North Fork duck and beef. Increasingly distinguished and awarded Long Island wines are highlighted on the wine list, as well as their national and international counterparts.

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Merv

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Great food, great atmosphere, great staff and great value. I can't speak highly enough of what a great experience we had. The staff is so great and they perform as one cohesive unit. It was a pleasure not only to be served but to see the interactions with others as well. I highly recommend everyone visit.

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