Eat, drink, play, and hang with your whole crew at these North Fork establishments
Sunset Fridays at Palmer Vineyards are always a good idea. (Photo credit: Petite North Fork)
Last year, our family visited the beautiful country of Guatemala. Throughout the cities and towns we visited, there were amazing outdoor spots for food, drinks, and fun-for-all called fincas. One was more kid-friendly than the next, but all had a unique, welcoming vibe that made you want to stay. While the North Fork doesn’t exactly have its own fincas, there are a few spots across the North Fork that give a similar feel, inviting you to come as you are with toddlers to teens and all in between. Here’s where (and when!) you can find family-friendly hangs on the North Fork.
Sunset Fridays at Palmer Vineyards, Riverhead
Head to family-friendly, Palmer Vineyards on Friday nights between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. throughout summer for wine, live music, wood-fired pizza, and sunsets over the vines while your kid crew happily plays with friends new and old. Visit here to learn more.
Fizz & Fry Mondays at Sparkling Pointe, Southold
All summer long, gather at Sparkling Pointe on Monday evenings from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for a night of sparkling wine and food presented by Braun Seafood and Kitchen, including fried seafood, fried chicken, and sides — something for everyone in your crew. This new weekly series invites families to enjoy the vineyard alongside neighbors and friends. Petite North Fork readers who mention code “BUBBLY” at the tasting room will receive 10% off bottles to go. Can’t make it to the tasting room? Use the same code at sparklingpointe.com for 10% off your online order. Visit here to learn more.
Jamesport Farm Brewery, Riverhead
Under new ownership by the team behind Long Island Farm Brewery at Waterdrinker and Waterdrinker North Fork, Jamesport Farm Brewery now welcomes families to hang out at the spacious Sound Avenue brewery. Gather there with friends, kiddos, and pups to enjoy food, drinks, music, and more. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visit here to learn more.
Twilight Thursdays at Corey Creek Tap Room, Southold
Food trucks and fun on a Thursday night? Sign us up! Hang out on the lawn at this kid-friendly tap room and enjoy live music, sips, and bites from 5 to 9 p.m. each Thursday evening through summer. Visit here to learn more.
Vineside Fridays at Macari Vineyards, Mattituck
Pack up your crew and head to Macari Vineyards on Fridays between 4 to 8 p.m. for Vineside Fridays. There, sip wine with friends and nosh on food by Braun Seafood and Kitchen. Little ones not crazy about seafood? Don’t worry, chicken fingers are on the menu. This weekly event is on rain or shine. Visit here to learn more.
Low Tide Bar at SoundView, Greenport
For the best sunset in town, head to Low Tide Bar at SoundView. Open Saturdays and Sundays through summer, this family-friendly spot will feature live music, bites, and drinks. Soak up summer while your kid crew plays in the sand nearby. Win, win. Visit here to learn more.
Tucker’s Taproom, Mattituck
With tons of outdoor space, Meats Meat BBQ offering a full menu, and a complete bar for the adults, this new Mattituck tap room will be in our regular rotation when deciding where to go with the kids in tow. Current days of operation include Wednesday through Sunday. Visit here to learn more.