Things To DoThings To Do

Tara InnTara Inn

Tara Inn is a Divey Burger Bar, the menu is on the wall on Paper Plates, they only take cash. They Have a $1 Burger, the food is filling and simple and Yes! the Tara Inn still does happy hour with pull tab cards. The pull tabs are a popular feature where you can win rounds of drinks for a low price, such as 50 cents!!! Popular menu items at Tara Inn besides the Tara Burger and lobster include steaks, fried seafood, and a variety of sandwiches. Diners can choose from a menu written on paper plates posted on the walls, with the selection changing frequently.

TOAST kitchen + coffeeTOAST kitchen + coffee

Great breakfast spot that turns into a brewery spot at night, some live music on certain dates.

RUVORUVO

Great local Italian, walkable to Hotel, quaint and hearty!

OrtoOrto

Where we signed our marriage certificate! One of our many favorites. With a Prix Fixe Menu and a BYOB policy, this hearty Italian is a Long Island Favorite!!

Pasta PastaPasta Pasta

Pasta Pasta is a renowned restaurant located in the historic waterfront town of Port Jefferson, New York. Since 1991, it has been a favorite dining spot on the North Shore. While its name suggests a focus on pasta dishes, the menu also features other Italian classics such as pizzas, fresh fish, steak, and chicken. The cozy setting and modern twist on classic Italian cuisine make Pasta Pasta a beloved eatery for locals and visitors alike

The Steam RoomThe Steam Room

Nothing fancy about it, the front counters looks more like a chinese take out, but The Steam Room is a beloved local establishment in Port Jefferson Village, offering stunning harbor views and a menu filled with seafood classics and American favorites. With over 35 years of history, this restaurant is known for its fresh seafood dishes, including clams, oysters, steamers, mussels, shrimp, scallops, crab legs, fish and chips, lobster rolls and full lobster dinners.

Seaport DinerSeaport Diner

We can't NOT include one Diner on our list. The Seaport is local to Downtown Pt. Jeff. If you want a burger for breakfast or pancakes for dinner. There are better diners on Long Island open 24/7 but this one is the closest.

Se-port DelicatessenSe-port Delicatessen

Like Diners, Deli's in New York have their own legacy. There is no bread like a New York Hero or a New York Kaiser roll loaded to the top with outrageous amounts of meat and cheese. Typically named after locals who have a special order that they keep coming back for the sandwiches all have great names; The Scarface and The Godfather......have to try one!

Port Jeff Brewing CompanyPort Jeff Brewing Company

Walkable to the hotel. A nice spot to catch up and relax.

North Fork of Long IslandNorth Fork of Long Island

If you want to go a little farther afield and have wheels. The North Fork of Long Island is great way to visit, with restaurants, wineries, cider houses, breweries, and small New England Towns dotting the drive between beach access roads, you would be hard cider-pressed to find a more enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. If you take the approximately hour log drive to the end you can be treated to Greenport, fishing village and quaint end of the world town with a great brewery and some excellent seafood stops.

Riverhead CiderhouseRiverhead Ciderhouse

Riverhead Ciderhouse is a cidery, tasting room, and cafe known for its wide selection of handcrafted New York State ciders and a rustic, family-friendly atmosphere. The venue features a large tasting room with two floor-to-ceiling fireplaces, live entertainment on weekends, and both indoor and outdoor seating.

The East End Shirt CompanyThe East End Shirt Company

Need some Long Island Merch to take Home? This place has everything LAWN GUY LAND! Need a sticker, check, a tee shirt, check.....

McAllister County Park - Port Jeff Harbor Beach -McAllister County Park - Port Jeff Harbor Beach -

Maybe you need some fresh air and if it isn't too cold a visit to this park is rewarding, a beach facing the Long Island Sound and Connecticut.

Harborfront ParkHarborfront Park

Long Island ExploriumLong Island Explorium

Children’ s Museum of Science and History

The Mather House MuseumThe Mather House Museum

Stony Brook Village CenterStony Brook Village Center

Stony Brook Village Center is known for its picturesque Colonial New England design. It features a crescent of specialty shops and restaurants surrounding a village green and overlooks the harbor. The historic center was developed by philanthropist Ward Melville in the late 1930s and was recognized as the first planned business center in the United States. The Village Center is only a 5-10 minute drive from Port Jefferson and boasts shops and restaurants, and even a tearoom that is spectacular; https://robinsonstearoom.com/