Founders Tavern — Restaurant in Town of Southold

As a starter, we opted for the Chicken and Lemongrass dumplings, and let me tell you, they were absolutely divine! They're delicately steamed and served in a zesty ginger glaze, accompanied by a Thai dipping sauce. They're so delicious, you don't even need the dip! The marinated filet mignon steak tips also never fail to impress – they're consistently tender and bursting with flavor, making them a must-have every time we dine here. As for the main course, we invariably choose the baby back ribs. Good ribs are hard to come by in New York, but this spot has by far the best ones on the North Fork! The prices are reasonable, the cocktails consistently deliver on flavor, and the service is consistently excellent... all in all, just exceptional...

This is our go to whenever we come to Southold for the season and even during the fall/winter. The food doesn’t disappoint, the cocktails are strong and priced right, and the service is beyond 5 stars. The atmosphere is so welcoming and family/kid friendly. They do have a kids menu (not printed), crayons, and blank paper table mats so the kids can draw. The parking lot in the back is great but when its full, you can park on the street. I have never had a bad meal here. Our go to apps are always the crispy Brussel sprouts and the calamari. Their chili is damn good and their burgers are always consistent a d on point. We always get the pizza for our two toddlers. You dont really need reservations but if you have a party of 5+,...

I think people are forgetting a tip is curtesy and you are tipped based off your service regardless how high tipping percents are now a days. This being said if you think you deserve 18% tip after asking a party who walked in at 3:30pm if they are going to be done by 5:30pm and then telling them “it’s going to have to work because we have a party coming in”… Tushing us every step of the way, then once all is said and done the bill is paid and a cash tip is left on the table. To have the server chase you to your car with the tip and ask “was there something wrong with the service?” because the tip did not fit the bill as per her, then proceed to hand the tip back to us and walk back inside you have...