72 Best Casual Restaurants in Riverhead

72 restaurants available nearby

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1. North Sea Tavern

3.9

Excellent(35)

$$$$

• American • Southampton

Booked 1 time today

Please join us at the North Sea Tavern for good food, a wide variety of beer, wine & spirits & a comfortable atmosphere. Be on the lookout for our weekly & special events.

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2. The Patio at 54 Main

4.7

Exceptional(1216)

$$$$

• American • Hamptons

Booked 52 times today

New American Trattoria at The Landmark Patio space 54 main street. Featuring Fresh pastas made daily, steaks and fish on the grill. Signature 40 ounce porterhouse for two. Upscale dining with a casual atmosphere.

3. FUNCHOS

4.0

Excellent(0)

$$$$

• Mexican • Riverhead

Agave. Ambiance. Alma.For over two decades, we’ve brought bold, handcrafted flavor to the East End. From vibrant mezcal cocktails to colorful, homestyle Mexican eats, Funchos is a casual-yet-crafted experience made to share.Gather, sip, and stay awhile. Siempre con alma.

4. M.J. Dowling's

4.7

Exceptional(303)

$$$$

• American • Sag Harbor

Booked 22 times today

Welcome to MJ Dowling’s Steakhouse and Tavern, a friendly neighborhood pub. Family owned and operated, MJ Dowling’s offers a casual dining experience with great food at reasonable prices. Featuring an eclectic menu, MJ’s is sure to please every member of your family. From juicy burgers and steaks to fajitas and nachos, we aim to please. Our nightly specials offer some of our most popular dishes at an even lower prices. Whether you are getting together with friends, going to happy hour or treating the family to a dinner out, MJ’s is the place to be! Be sure to check our game room which features two pool tables, a basketball hoop, and several arcade games!

5. Fresh Salt

4.6

Exceptional(1839)

$$$$

• Seafood • Old Saybrook

Booked 54 times today

Fresh Salt is more than just a restaurant; it is a place to enjoy one another’s company and experience the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound quietly intertwined with the Connecticut River. Our Local Food Commitment allows us to work with local farmers and artisans to ensure the quality of locally grown ingredients from the sea, land and soil. Located right on the water means seriously fresh seafood and our menu definitely delivers. We offer indoor and outdoor dining, outdoor dining is based on a first come first serve basis, outdoor dining is non-reservable.The Choo Choo Lounge opens 7 days a week at 4pm. (excluding holidays) serving it's menu, specials and cocktails.

6. Dockside Brewery

4.7

Exceptional(741)

$$$$

• American • Milford

Booked 96 times today

Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

7. The Clubhouse

3.3

Good(258)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • East Hampton

Booked 14 times today

New American Cuisine, across from the airport. The Clubhouse offers entertainment and a dining experience unlike any other in The Hamptons. Our expansive location bids a unique layout capable of any event imaginable. Jump into a game of mini golf near our outside bar, get lost in over 40 gaming options in the arcade, shoot some pool, wind down with live music, or enjoy our 10 lanes of bowling. Our dining areas can host any type of celebration, inside or outside, and incorporate lounge areas and stages to unwind after work or simply for leisure. Let us be your favorite sports bar on gameday. We have 23 TVs so you can root for your favorite team while enjoying some of the best local cuisine. Our menus always feature fresh ingredients combined with flavors that are easy on the palate. The Clubhouse is a modern year-round venue filled with adventure. Bring your family, a group of friends, or your favorite coworkers and find out for yourself! Please contact us with any event inquiries.

8. WhiskeyNeat

4.7

Exceptional(145)

$$$$

• American • Patchogue

Booked 5 times today

We’re a food-focused restaurant drawing inspiration from across the culinary landscape—from fine dining and steakhouses, to food trucks, and even grandma’s kitchen—to deliver an innovative menu in a fun and relaxed environment. And we have some whiskey too...

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9. The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6

Exceptional(396)

$$$$

• American • Sayville

Booked 23 times today

Full service restaurant experience with lively bar. Accomodating for any occasion. Private party room available.

10. La plage

4.5

Awesome(1075)

$$$$

• American • Westport

Booked 15 times today

La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck River and Long Island sound. We will do our best to accommodate requests for specific table locations, however, please note that such requests are not guaranteed and are subject to ability and operational needs.

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. North Sea Tavern

2. The Patio at 54 Main

3. FUNCHOS

4. M.J. Dowling's

5. Fresh Salt

6. Dockside Brewery

7. The Clubhouse

8. WhiskeyNeat

9. The Wayward Kitchen & Cocktails

10. La plage

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