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Riverhead is a town within Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,506. The town rests on the mouth of the Peconic River, from which it derives its name. Since 1727, Riverhead has been the county seat of Suffolk County. The smaller hamlet of Riverhead lies within it, and is the town's principal economic center. The town is 166 miles (267 km) southwest of Boston via the Orient Point-New London Ferry, and is 76 miles (123 km) northeast of New York City.
Restaurants in Riverhead
1. Jamesport Farm Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By donnacK1339QR - Sayville, United States
Open beautiful outdoor setting; spacious bar area with high top tables and seating. Plenty of room for the band too! Tastings from several beers to choose from and a delicious food truck - perfect! Outdoor lawn games - fun for families with small children too. What a gem!
2. Escape Quest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Escape Quest is a Long Island Escape Room game facility that is conveniently located on 120 W. Main Street in downtown Riverhead with free parking, surrounded by many cafes, restaurants, bars and stores. Long Island Aquarium and the Suffolk Theater are nearby. Four uniquely designed games. Same convenient location.
3. Roanoke Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By patf171
One of the members of our Lions group invited us to come there and taste the wine and have some cheese and meat dishes The white wine is crisp and light to the taste and their red is smooth and fruity Hoping to become a member
4. Peconic Paddler
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By R9059ORmichelew - New York City, United States
I had been wanting to rent from Peconic Paddlers for awhile now & I’m very glad I had the opportunity to do so today. I had trouble reaching them by phone & the website didn’t offer much description of their river trips BUT the staff members were so nice & patient once we arrived. You do not need to reserve ahead. I was there on Labor Day weekend during perfect weather & there were plenty of water crafts available. We rented 2 SUPs & 1 single kayak. We headed upstream to Roadhouse Pizza, where we beached our boats & ate before heading back. We were out about 3-4 hours but they only charged us for 2. We went really slow, stopping a lot to wade & let the kids play. We saw lots of eels & fish & there are river otters around (we saw one later on a few miles north at a parking area on the Peconic). There is very little current, so it’s a relaxing trip. The river is pretty wide except for a couple of spots where you need to steer around fallen trees or under weeping willows. It’s shallow so our 6 year old kept hopping off the board to play in the water. If you rent canoes they will shuttle you up 5 or 7 miles & you canoe back down to the shop. We want to do this trip soon since we will get to see so much more of the river.
5. Spa Bellezza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Located in Aquebogue, Long Island, lies a peaceful sanctum designed to renew and rejuvenate your spirit. Spa Bellezza is your own private refuge and considered as the North Forks hidden jewel. Set in a comforting, peaceful environment, our therapists of the body and mind, from massage, skin treatments, aromatherapy to nail care and more, are sure to impart to your essential inner peace and tranquility.
Reviewed By MomOnTheGoNewYork - Wading River, United States
Let me begin by saying I am not a super experienced spa-goer. I have been to a few spas on vacations in nice hotels... but I wasn’t sure what to expect from a “neighborhood” type of day spa. I love Spa Bellezza because it feels like a luxury, but isn’t snobby. It’s super clean, well appointed and thoughtfully decorated without being “hoity-toity.” I feel very welcome there, the staff is professional and warm and they don’t make you feel weird about asking how much things cost. I have had several types of facials and really enjoyed them all. Always feel very pampered and the esthetician’s are knowledgeable and professional. I also had a massage here and it was great. I would highly recommend Spa Bellezza!
6. Tanger Outlets Riverhead
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 359 reviews
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, H&M, Nike, Off 5th, Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic, Gap, Barneys New York, Restoration Hardware, Coach and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Riverhead. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
Reviewed By Momma414
Went shopping at the outlets looking for a handbag. I shopped at Michael Kors and got an amazing deal on 3 handbags, two for me and one for my daughter. After I claimed my amazing prices, I brought my receipts to the Shopper Services Office and joined the Tanger club free and earned 2 more handbags and a ton of coupons. What a great shopping day!!
7. Palmer Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
Located in the rich grape-producing area of Long Island's North Fork, Palmer wines are sold all over the United States as well as Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Holland.
Reviewed By L2463VNroberta
Dear Ken, I want to thank you and Hannah for making the brunch after my daughter's wedding beautiful and so memorable. From the first time I spoke to you, you made me feel comfortable. When we arrived, all the food was set up including the tablecloths and beautiful sunflowers that you purchased for me. Hannah was a wonderful winetender and you both cleaned up and even wrapped the leftover food. You made everything effortless for me so I was able to relax and enjoy my guests. I would highly recommend anyone who wants a celebration with a beautiful vineyard setting to have it at Palmer's Vineyard. We are really glad we decided to choose you and your vineyard. Kudos!
8. Paumanok Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
This family-owned vineyard estate consists of 77 acres of vinifera grapevines consisting of Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Reviewed By SGTV - Somerset, United States
First Growth is a term the French use to designate a top of the line producer or vineyard, especially in Bordeaux and Burgundy. Certainly that term applies to Paumanok Vineyards. Long Island has several excellent wineries, but this one still stands out. Several days ago my wife and I visited for the fifth time and, like each previous visit, enjoyed an excellent tasting room experience. We came in to pick up 18 bottles we had purchased last Autumn as "futures" after our second barrel tasting at Paumanok. It was conducted in their cellar by winemaker Kareem Massoud, son of owners Charles and Ursula. That was an extraordinary experience for anyone who loves fine wine, and we look forward to our third this November. I'll certainly review that in depth when the time comes. But the other day, every element of a winery experience was flawless. In rating any winery, I evaluate wine quality, expertise and friendliness of the staff, and ambience and/or beauty of the tasting facility. Paumanok earns A+ grades in every category. Macey, their warm and knowledgeable tasting room manager, led my wife and me through a focused but wide ranging tasting of current vintages. She explained each wine in as much depth as the customer desires. Detailed and technical enough to satisfy any connoisseur, or clear and accessible enough for any newcomer. And she does all this with an affable and welcoming personality. That's the sign of an excellent tasting coordinator. Thanks again, Macey. Across the board, the wines are superb. Crisp and complex whites perfect for summer, a textbook dry rose' wine, Blanc de Blanc sparkling wine the equal of any Champagne, and several profound reds from standout vintages such as 2010 and 2013. We bought eighteen additional bottles, besides the futures pick up, and we look forward to enjoying these and sharing them with friends and family while our newer reds mature further. This kind of excellence throughout a lineup is rare for any winery. These fine wines are a testament to winemaker Kareem and his exacting search for quality, but also their excellent vineyards, some of the North Fork's oldest and best situated. Paumanok is exquisitely beautiful. The large tasting room accommodates a good number of tasters comfortably and has several tables for a sit down tasting. But in good weather we always seek their gorgeous wrap around deck with lush views of their estate vineyard to the west and north of the winery. After our tasting, my wife enjoyed a glass of dry rose' and I a glass of Chenin Blanc Minimalist as we relaxed on this deck beside the vineyard. Guess what we planned...our next visit to Paumanok!
9. Long Island Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 629 reviews
This FINtastic destination features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, African Penguins, Marmosets, numerous touch tanks and more than 100 exhibits including the lavish indoor gardens of our Butterflies, Bugs and Birds Exhibit! This Section features more than 30 species of North American and exotic, tropical free-flying butterflies and is the only insect displays of its kind in New York (and one of the only exhibits like this in the Northeast) featuring bugs ranging from most deadly to largest and most colorful. You can even hand feed the gorgeous conures, ringnecks and lovebirds in our Bird Aviary. We're celebrating our 15th birthday this year and we want you to join the celebration. You'll get FREE Aquarium admission (with valid ID) within 7 days of your birthday!! You can also try one of our JAWsome Aquatic Adventures, like the Shark Dive where you'll get in the cage and down into our amazing Lost City of Atlantis Shark Exhibit. Or the Penguin Encounter where you'll get up close and personal with our cutest feathered friends. You can even snorkel with tropical fish from around the world with our Pirate Snorkel Adventure (seasonal)! There are plenty of special events on the calendar, for guests of all ages. Check our website for a full listing of the great activities you won't want to miss. Like our Family Sleepovers, where you'll explore the Aquarium after hours, then spend the night in front of one of the tanks. Or Fish & Sips, our adults only wine tasting event featuring more than 20 local vineyards with tasting and purchasing opportunities. You can celebrate the holidays with us at our Holiday Brunches for Easter, Mother's Day or to celebrate Christmas with our Santa Brunch. We can also help you host your child's next birthday, we specialize in parties and have a wide range of party packages to offer. Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Sweet 16? We've got you covered, our Atlantis Banquets & Events team will make your child's special day the party of the year. You can even get married where the walls are alive with our most colorful and tropical exhibits! Named a Top 10 Aquarium for Children by Parents Magazine, the Long Island Aquarium is open daily from10am to 5pm year-round (Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Days). You can add to the fun with an overnight stay at the waterfront Hyatt Place Long Island / East End and located adjacent to the property.
Reviewed By erinbI638SE - Holbrook, United States
My significant other and I went to the Long Island Aquarium for my 22nd birthday and had an incredible time. There was plenty of stuff to do. We got there around 10:30am and didn't leave until almost 2pm. We fed the stingrays, walked through the butterfly garden, spent alot of time looking through the different exhibits, and saw the sharks. We pet the sea star in the touch tank. We saw the sea lion show (Jenna and neila were both great). Afterwards we went through the outdoor exhibits and saw the penguins, river otters, reptile house, and Japanese snow monkeys. It was an awesome day and I 10/10 recommend.
10. Suffolk Theater
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Bklynli
Excellent tribute bands, great comedic acts, good drinks whether coffee or cocktails. Good food or hor derves.
