Mixed feelings about this place. Made early reservations for a Valentine’s Day dinner, 5 PM. We arrived at 4:55. They were already two other couples ahead of us and I heard the host (I think he is the manager) pretty much admonish the people before us for arriving early because they were not ready yet. He did the same to us. This is pretty appalling, considering the target customer base for upscale, small dining restaurant. Chastising guests for arriving five minutes early is rude beyond words and left an immediate poor impression on us.
We were seated to the right of the fireplace along the back of the dining room. This was a nice cozy location, however, there was literally 5 inches or less between the three small tables they crammed along this wall. This was completely a result of greed on the owners behalf. The dining room is small, but not that small and there is another dining area to the left of where you check in on the other side. The other tables were very spaced out. Where we sat, only two could be seated at a table. The couple next to us had to literally pull out the table for the lady to sit because there’s no way anybody could squeeze in between the tables. I wish I took a picture and measured it because it was less than the length of a hand. Because we were so damn close to the people next to us and everybody else, we could not really concentrate on our own conversation because all we heard was the people next to us (no fault of their own). I’m sure they have the same problem with us.
Regarding service, our server was good although we did notice she asked everybody else that she seated if they were celebrating any other special occasions. We were not asked that question and we were in fact celebrating a special event. Service was attentive and food came out quickly, although it was a bit rushed. There wasn’t time in between courses to really enjoy the meal and conversation. The owner or manager was circulating in the dining room, but only went to select tables to check on them and they were clearly locals who frequent this little restaurant. One of the regular couples had their little non-service dog sitting in the booth with them, which I’m sure put off some other guests.
The food was good. The drinks were ok - nothing special, and the presentation of the food was nice as well. The portions were small in comparison to other restaurants at this price point. The pretentious nature of how this restaurant is run and the cheap skating of trying to cram as many tables as humanly possible into the small space was a major turnoff. With so many other fine dining options in the area, you can skip this one based on those two factors alone. When you pay these prices, you expect everything to be good, not just the food. That’s only part of a fine dining experience. The food cannot save this place (it’s only good, not great). They need some staff training of what makes a positive total dining experience for guests.
Schuyler
Had a nice dinner on New Year's Eve. The amount of food served was just right and was delicious. The price was fair for what we got.
jackie
The food here is always solid. Last night's menu was perhaps a little uninspired (circa 2000 tartare, molten chocolate cake, etc.) but solid. A few outstanding bites were the tuna tartare, oysters and the always reliable little neck clams. We've been coming here for the last 15 years and have always found it a delightful experience both under the previous ownership and the newer ownership. The space itself is very cozy and the service is generally attentive. Last night the team was not really on their game as it took a while to get our bottle of wine and starters, which would have been fine but then we were served our appetizers before we were finished with our starters. Our dessert also came about 2 minutes after our entrees were finished and the entrees were quite small as well. We asked for extra bread (now a giant parker house roll versus the french style bread they used to serve). And after spending nearly $500 for 2 we found it a bit in bad taste to charge us an extra $12 for the extra bread. Despite the off night, we'll keep coming and would recommend.
Alexis
Superb from beginning to end, the service is impeccable, food amazing although portions are small but just right. We had someone in our party that had a gluten sensitivity and they accommodated him with amazing gluten free replacements.
Vincent
Food was great as always service ambience everything is on point. You won't be disappointed just go.
Grace
Incredible food and amazing service! You wouldn't expect the place with the ambiance to be kid friendly but they were very accommodating for my stroller
lori
Wonderful way to spend Christmas Eve! Felt very cozy and warm. Food was great, service lovely! Love that we have this restaurant out here.
Mike
Food was very good. Service was disconnected. Timing was off. For the price we expected top service experience.
Geoffrey Weg
Restaurant was great!
HankW
NFTI is always ready to serve, (when they are open :-))) All food from burgers in the bar to a Tomahawk Steaks in the dinning room are THE BEST! As is everything in between
Ambiance was lovely. Tables were very close together almost uncomfortably so. The service was wonderful.
Whinny Holguin
Our experience with The North Fork Table & Inn was a bit of a rollercoaster. Throughout the seven months of planning our wedding, communication was unfortunately inconsistent and, at times, quite unprofessional. The process often felt frustrating and unclear, which made what should have been an exciting time far more stressful than anticipated. That said, toward the end of the planning process, Kate the event manager and Marc property manager truly turned things around. Their involvement brought a noticeable change — they were attentive, responsive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure our day went smoothly. In the end, everything came together beautifully. The event itself was executed flawlessly, the food was absolutely exceptional, and our guests could not stop complimenting the meal and the overall experience. While the journey to get there was challenging, the final result was undeniably worth it. We’re grateful that the day turned out as wonderful as it did.
Kim
We walked in and were greeted warmly by the host. We decided to have a drink first at the bar which was empty. Our meal was fantastic food was flavorful and well presented. The dining room is beautiful and relaxing. Our server seemed nervous and not very experienced. But she was very nice. Water service and plates being cleared by bus staff excellent.
Heather
Beautifully designed, serene and welcoming ambiance with thoughtfully and creatively prepared dishes featuring the best of the season. Service was also exceptional.
K
Upon arrival, I was informed, incorrectly, that I had “booked an outdoor table,” and that my reservation “didn't exist.” This was a blatant falsehood. Rather than taking accountability for the mistake, the hostess immediately chose to deflect blame onto me, the customer, instead of addressing her own negligence and lack of professionalism. I calmly demonstrated, step by step, that no outdoor tables were even available to reserve, and proved through their own booking system that my reservation was for an indoor dining table; the only option offered at the time. What's worse, the hostess was fully aware of their error well before my scheduled arrival. Instead of having the courtesy or competence to contact me in advance, she waited until just five minutes before my reservation, after I had driven over an hour, to inform me that my table was unavailable. This was a deliberate failure to act, not an innocent oversight. Such disregard for a guest's time and experience is not merely poor service—it reflects an unacceptable lack of integrity and standards on behalf of the entire establishment. The conduct I encountered was pitiful, unprofessional, and emblematic of an operation that values neither accountability nor its patrons.
Mixed feelings about this place. Made early reservations for a Valentine’s Day dinner, 5 PM. We arrived at 4:55. They were already two other couples ahead of us and I heard the host (I think he is the manager) pretty much admonish the people before us for arriving early because they were not ready yet. He did the same to us. This is pretty appalling, considering the target customer base for upscale, small dining restaurant. Chastising guests for arriving five minutes early is rude beyond words and left an immediate poor impression on us.
We were seated to the right of the fireplace along the back of the dining room. This was a nice cozy location, however, there was literally 5 inches or less between the three small tables they crammed along this wall. This was completely a result of greed on the owners behalf. The dining room is small, but not that small and there is another dining area to the left of where you check in on the other side. The other tables were very spaced out. Where we sat, only two could be seated at a table. The couple next to us had to literally pull out the table for the lady to sit because there’s no way anybody could squeeze in between the tables. I wish I took a picture and measured it because it was less than the length of a hand. Because we were so damn close to the people next to us and everybody else, we could not really concentrate on our own conversation because all we heard was the people next to us (no fault of their own). I’m sure they have the same problem with us.
Regarding service, our server was good although we did notice she asked everybody else that she seated if they were celebrating any other special occasions. We were not asked that question and we were in fact celebrating a special event. Service was attentive and food came out quickly, although it was a bit rushed. There wasn’t time in between courses to really enjoy the meal and conversation. The owner or manager was circulating in the dining room, but only went to select tables to check on them and they were clearly locals who frequent this little restaurant. One of the regular couples had their little non-service dog sitting in the booth with them, which I’m sure put off some other guests.
The food was good. The drinks were ok - nothing special, and the presentation of the food was nice as well. The portions were small in comparison to other restaurants at this price point. The pretentious nature of how this restaurant is run and the cheap skating of trying to cram as many tables as humanly possible into the small space was a major turnoff. With so many other fine dining options in the area, you can skip this one based on those two factors alone. When you pay these prices, you expect everything to be good, not just the food. That’s only part of a fine dining experience. The food cannot save this place (it’s only good, not great). They need some staff training of what makes a positive total dining experience for guests.
Had a nice dinner on New Year's Eve. The amount of food served was just right and was delicious. The price was fair for what we got.
The food here is always solid. Last night's menu was perhaps a little uninspired (circa 2000 tartare, molten chocolate cake, etc.) but solid. A few outstanding bites were the tuna tartare, oysters and the always reliable little neck clams. We've been coming here for the last 15 years and have always found it a delightful experience both under the previous ownership and the newer ownership. The space itself is very cozy and the service is generally attentive. Last night the team was not really on their game as it took a while to get our bottle of wine and starters, which would have been fine but then we were served our appetizers before we were finished with our starters. Our dessert also came about 2 minutes after our entrees were finished and the entrees were quite small as well. We asked for extra bread (now a giant parker house roll versus the french style bread they used to serve). And after spending nearly $500 for 2 we found it a bit in bad taste to charge us an extra $12 for the extra bread. Despite the off night, we'll keep coming and would recommend.
Superb from beginning to end, the service is impeccable, food amazing although portions are small but just right. We had someone in our party that had a gluten sensitivity and they accommodated him with amazing gluten free replacements.
Food was great as always service ambience everything is on point. You won't be disappointed just go.
Incredible food and amazing service! You wouldn't expect the place with the ambiance to be kid friendly but they were very accommodating for my stroller
Wonderful way to spend Christmas Eve! Felt very cozy and warm. Food was great, service lovely! Love that we have this restaurant out here.
Food was very good. Service was disconnected. Timing was off. For the price we expected top service experience.
Restaurant was great!
NFTI is always ready to serve, (when they are open :-))) All food from burgers in the bar to a Tomahawk Steaks in the dinning room are THE BEST! As is everything in between
Restaurantji Recommends
Ambiance was lovely. Tables were very close together almost uncomfortably so. The service was wonderful.
Our experience with The North Fork Table & Inn was a bit of a rollercoaster. Throughout the seven months of planning our wedding, communication was unfortunately inconsistent and, at times, quite unprofessional. The process often felt frustrating and unclear, which made what should have been an exciting time far more stressful than anticipated.
That said, toward the end of the planning process, Kate the event manager and Marc property manager truly turned things around. Their involvement brought a noticeable change — they were attentive, responsive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure our day went smoothly.
In the end, everything came together beautifully. The event itself was executed flawlessly, the food was absolutely exceptional, and our guests could not stop complimenting the meal and the overall experience.
While the journey to get there was challenging, the final result was undeniably worth it. We’re grateful that the day turned out as wonderful as it did.
We walked in and were greeted warmly by the host. We decided to have a drink first at the bar which was empty. Our meal was fantastic food was flavorful and well presented. The dining room is beautiful and relaxing. Our server seemed nervous and not very experienced. But she was very nice. Water service and plates being cleared by bus staff excellent.
Beautifully designed, serene and welcoming ambiance with thoughtfully and creatively prepared dishes featuring the best of the season. Service was also exceptional.
Upon arrival, I was informed, incorrectly, that I had “booked an outdoor table,” and that my reservation “didn't exist.” This was a blatant falsehood. Rather than taking accountability for the mistake, the hostess immediately chose to deflect blame onto me, the customer, instead of addressing her own negligence and lack of professionalism. I calmly demonstrated, step by step, that no outdoor tables were even available to reserve, and proved through their own booking system that my reservation was for an indoor dining table; the only option offered at the time. What's worse, the hostess was fully aware of their error well before my scheduled arrival. Instead of having the courtesy or competence to contact me in advance, she waited until just five minutes before my reservation, after I had driven over an hour, to inform me that my table was unavailable. This was a deliberate failure to act, not an innocent oversight. Such disregard for a guest's time and experience is not merely poor service—it reflects an unacceptable lack of integrity and standards on behalf of the entire establishment. The conduct I encountered was pitiful, unprofessional, and emblematic of an operation that values neither accountability nor its patrons.
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