Great service! JR was an amazing host for us and our group. Their wines are fantastic and we loved…read moreour time there. It's a gorgeous place with amazing views of the water. We had so much fun.

We couldn't believe the views at Kontokosta Winery! With so many wineries to choose from, this one…read morewas recommended for the view, and that recommendation was spot on. We took a short walk down to the water and enjoyed our wine overlooking Long Island Sound. A cool evening, beautiful views, and the perfect setting to end our Long Island adventure!

Very cozy and unpretentious vineyard, so different from the rest that are out there. No hidden or…read moreridiculous fees, not asked if we had a reservation and made to feel awkward, we were welcomed with warm arms as if we were family. The grounds are simple and rustic, a bit worn in and old farm-like, but that is its appeal. The service could not have been warmer or friendlier. Sit outside and enjoy the flock of chickens coming up to you. And the wine was delicious as well!

We were having an afternoon in the North Fork, and decided to visit a winery before heading back…read moretowards home. My wife spotted this rustic looking facility, so I turned in and immediately got a good feeling about it. The owner greeted us and made us feel entirely welcome. We sat down and looked at the tasting choices and had a fairly easy time filling up our dance card with 5 selections. We had the place to ourselves at first, and spent time getting to know Perry, a woman whose family has owned the operation since 1974. She said most of the buildings date back from the mid 1859s. Entertainment was also provided by 20 chickens (17 hens and 3 roosters). The wines were wonderful and lovingly explained by Perry. We left with a red and a white, and a feeling that this had been a very special hour.

This review is only for the tea portion of the business. My best friend and I randomly discovered…read morethis place based on the cart they had outside advertising their teas and treats. This place really has a fantastic charm to it and it's definitely a hidden gem of Greenport! We walked in and were seated right away. I ordered the banana bread and a cherry blossom green tea. My best friend ordered a variety of macarons and some tea as well. When I tell you that it was the best banana bread I had ever tasted in my life, I am NOT exaggerating! It was so fresh and so delicious!! The chocolate chips definitely added that extra touch of goodness! The decor is also something to write home about. It's so cute yet fancy and quaint at the same time. The entire place is just lovely! The service was excellent as well! The woman who served us was so personable, patient and above all helpful. She was really fantastic!!

My friends and I had such a wonderful afternoon doing tea time at Special Effects! Each tea set was…read moreunique and so special, we loved admiring everyone's different designs. We got 2 of the treat towers for our group of 8 and loved every one of the treats. The savory sandwiches, scones, and various cookies were delicious, and we got to try different flavors of hot and iced teas! We also loved the rosemary infused water. Keep an eye out for Leo, the salon "guard dog", super cute fella. If you're looking for a relaxing afternoon in a cute outdoor garden, this is your spot!

Exceptional dining in the North Fork. The concept is farm-to-table featuring locally sourced…read moreseafood, steaks, and chops. We had the Tuna Steak and the Mixed Grill and the meal P was exceptional, with great attention to detail. Something I've never seen before that was very fun is a mystery wine comparison on the drink list. You are given two glasses of wine and have to decide which one is from LI and which is from abroad. So neat! The cons of the restaurant are predictable: it is not quite a tasting restaurant but be prepared for modest portion sizes. This is a good place to get an appetizer or side. Lastly, the price point makes North Fork only appropriate for special occasions.

Such a disappointment. Pretty place with well meaning staff that drops the ball in the kitchen…read morewhere it counts most. Caprese was a played mess. "Tempura" corn are fritters that arrived soggy and cold. Oysters were excellent as is the Milk Bread. Although at these prices, give me some bread for the table... Shout out to the bartender as our cocktails were outstanding. Striped Bass was over cooked and oily. Caccio e Peppe is simply not caccio e peppe. It was an ok pasta dish but not even directionally close to the classic. Ice Cream dessert was Ice Cream. Hard to mess up. Bill for two people with one cocktail and one glass of wine each...a heart stopping $500. (Including 20% gratuity for the servers, who were very nice)

We stopped for an afternoon wine tasting on our vacation. Beautiful location excellent wines and…read morecharcuterie options -we sat outside on the deck, but the inside was breathtaking as well. Staff was delightful and attentive.

If you're looking for an upscale winery experience and you already have a full stomach... this is…read morethe place to be. The scenery was beautiful and the vineyards were a sight to see. There weren't many food options and the snack we ordered was just okay. We went with the chips and meat. I forgot the name of the meat it included but it was white and slimy. I wasn't a fan!

We hired Grace & Grit to cater our wedding at a house we rented, on the Long Island Sound, in East…read moreMarion, on June 23, 2018. We were determined to support a locally owned business, run by women, especially because of their reputation as an exemplary catering service. I met with Sam, and, she was most accommodating in working with me, on the perfect menu, for the thirty close friends and family we planned to have in attendance. We were only in need of food preparation and delivery services, and she was instrumental in making that happen. We were beyond thrilled with the quality of the offerings that Grace & Grit presented for our gathering. The colorful displays of the farmstand platter and fruit presentation gave voice to the season's offerings. Delectable dishes, such as the braised short ribs, duck confit, and seared flounder, brought much well deserved praise from our guests. The vegetable "side dishes" of roasted cauliflower, marinated wild mushrooms, and ginger glazed carrots, to name a few, were just as well received as the entrees. It was all delicious from start to finish. We are so grateful to Grace & Grit for sharing their incredible culinary talents with us. We highly recommend their services for your next event.

They catered our wedding and it was done to absolute perfection. The cocktail hour food was…read moreeverything we were hoping for. The cocktails were perfect all night! The dinner came out hot, incredibly delicious, and in record time for all guests (200+ person wedding) we can't say enough good things about grace & grit + staff! Amazing food. Amazing drinks. Amazing staff. They take it seriously and they know what they're doing! They truly helped make our wedding day everything we could've imagined and more.

Yesterday was a beautiful day back at this vineyard. It's a beautiful estate and the wines are…read moregreat. I purchased a bottle and cone cannolis as a snack. Great staff here and service. The bathrooms are also very clean and modern.

Unfortunately this is going to be long because I'm so disappointed…read more I was not expecting to be met with the level of hostility by the manager Julie. It's a shame because the grounds are beautiful, the staff that sat and served were very friendly. I was really looking forward to this visit. In email I was sent the menu, reservation policy, and a form to fill out with the option to pre order the mixed flight ($30 per person) or antipasto ahead of time. I had confirmed in written email that I had a group of 8 and I filled out the form for "number of guests at $30 per person" as 1. Everyone else in my group planned to order from the regular menu and do a couple of bottles for the table. When I arrived it was very disorganized and understaffed, with a big wait time to be seated and served. We were sitting for maybe a half hour before someone addressed us. When they did, they came out with 8 sets of the mixed flights! I said that I filled it out for 1 and that everyone else was ordering from the menu. So she went back to check with the manager, Julie. Before Julie even spoke I could feel a combative energy when approaching me. She said she "assumed" the 1 that I put for the mixed flight was "a typo" and couldn't respond to me as to why she didn't communicate the confusion. She said the group number applies to the number of flights. She said she can't just have everyone else "sitting around" and I assured her that everyone was getting something from the regular menu. She said that she never had a problem before and asked me if I even read the information that was sent to me. So basically if you do a group reservation, everyone is forced to do the mixed flight. Even if someone else wants the red flight which is not an option to pre order. She said we would need to order the mixed flights first to be able to order a bottle from the regular menu. No where did it say any of this ANYWHERE on this information sheet. I did in fact read it multiple times and had my group read it before making reservations. After going back and forth with me, she then says "you know what, do whatever you want to do so you can have a good day" very passive aggressively as if I offended her and walks away. Her tone was extremely condescending. My whole group was in shock and very uncomfortable. At this point we had been here for an hour and we were deciding what to do from here. The waitress came back and asked what we wanted to do and I said I wasn't sure because I am uncomfortable with how I was spoken to. She was very sweet and was understanding. She told us whatever we wanted to do if we wanted to stay, we can let her know what we want, which put us more at ease. I asked her for a couple of minutes and she said no problem just to grab her since she's all around. We couldn't find her after that and decided to leave. As a customer, I am appalled by the behavior of the manager. This was not professional or appropriate conduct. I feel for the staff who seem to be doing their best with the given situation.

Great food, a comfortable vibe, and a friendly and well trained staff made for a great dinner…read more I went for the oysters friskafella. You should too

Nice little spot with great service and great ambiance. Resturant was nice and portion sizes were…read moregood. Went with a couple friends - had both cocktails and apps. Had shishito and burrata. For entree had cod ramen.. a little different than usual but very large and good. Overall recommend

Awesome restaurant Farm fresh delicious food with superior…read moreservice we can't wait to go back

Had made a reservation for a nice dinner here and it's a great spot…read more We enjoyed the veggie options and the drinks. The atmosphere is elevated and a good crowd forms as the night rolls on. There's a lounge towards the back for music and dancing. Plenty of parking on site, great service, and great food! Happy we came!

Top notch. Five plus…read more Thank you Jason our server. Thank you Noah for your fantastic accommodations. We shared a salad which was best ever delicious. She enjoyed a melt in your mouth hanger steak cooked perfectly. And I enjoyed the Bouillabaise, a super tasty dish with mussels, scallops, clams, calamari and super tasty chunks of swordfish. A few glasses of wine (No driving), some coffee and dessert, we had a super fantastic evening. And a shout out to Jason our server for the exceptional service, great suggestions, and overall friendly demeanor. We'll be back!

Cute restaurant but when you walk in, the seafood hits you . The service was extremely quick but…read morethis place is overpriced. We had the steak which came with potatoes and sea scallop in a corn mixed at the bottom. Food was good but the sea scallop for around $50 only came with 6. Steak was perfectly cooked to what we asked for - medium rare.