The Preston House & Hotel - Restaurant — Restaurant in Town of Riverhead

We chose Preston House Restaurant because it is definitely the high-end hot spot here in Riverhead. Good price to quality ratio. We sat outside with my dog, which was great. The wine menu is well put together and thought out. Every bottle is a good bottle to order with some unique stuff. The summer food menu is enticing. Seafood a plenty. Freshly caught in Montauk fish dishes are the stars here, though my wife's skirt steak was perfect. Tender, melt in your mouth delicious. The quality was there. The freshness of the fluke crudo was firmly present. Taste like they pulled it from the sea today. Soft texture of the fish balanced with crispy puffs and sitting in a citrus liquid. Presentation was just as good as the flavor. Herb crusted tuna was cooked rare (as I should) was fork tender. The herbaceous flavor burst in your mouth but didn't take over the dish, allowing the fish to shine. The tuna combined with the miso braised red cabbage created a beautiful mouth feel. The ginger-carrot puree was smooth and flavorful. Kids liked the real bechemel Mac and cheese. Made me happy when my daughter said she liked this better than Kraft. I apologize that I didn't take pictures of the desserts. The creme brulee cheesecake was outstanding. Dense, creamy cheesecake with a creme brulee hard shell. Some of the best cheesecake I have ever had. Gelato and chocolate cake were great also. An ounce of Glenmorangie Lasanta topped it all off for me. What a great meal! Provided by our server, Steve, who was attentive, not overwhelming and helpful. Hope to see you there when I go...

Five good friends got together for dinner at The Preston House. Three of us had already dined there and the others were trying it for the first time. Luckily, we were able to get a table in a private spot on the covered porch. Despite the cold outside the area was nice and warm. We had cocktails, appetizers, a big salad to share and individual dinners. Everyone enjoyed their meals and went home with lunch for the next day. Nicely prepared food served by excellent staff. Steve was our waiter and was assisted by two coworkers. I have to say they really added value to our evening! Accommodating with good senses of humor. Makes me think this is probably a good place to work. And that has become increasingly important to me, as my daughter is studying culinary arts at Johnson and Wales! We will definitely be returning soon as this is the perfect location for those living on the north fork to get together with friends from...

We went Restaurant Week and had a fabulous creative dinner. Poached cod fish, beef dish great appetizers were offered too. I asked for when gnocchi would be on the menu and told to call next month when menu is changed.

April 2023: We (7) went back again for restaurant week. The chef is fabulous. The appetizer course was generous. I had a strawberry salad - baby spinach, endive, hazelnut and great tasting dressing. A favorite at our table. The cauliflower appetizer was very good too. My entree:The stuffed mushroom agnolotti served in a saffron broth, peas, fava beans, and, snow peas was excellent. Other entrees ordered: skirt steak, poached codfish. Popular was the pork belly grilled chicken. The carrot cake with maple syrup and not too sweet frosting was deemed the best. One had the s’mores dessert that was unbelievable to describe by the eater. Deserves every star. Host Jacob is extremely nice and...