The Bellport

Boasting one of the area's more imaginative menus, this New American restaurant in Bellport is the brainchild of owner-chef Taylor Alonso, who perfected his art after stints in New York City and England. The setting is comfortable with a certain countrified whimsy, making it a great place to enjoy a relaxing meal with a large group. Signature dishes include jumbo lump Louisiana crab cakes and corn-crusted fresh oysters, and other entrees like braised osso buco, roast duckling with chestnut-date dressing, and grilled marinated rib-eye with mustard-molasses vinaigrette. Reservations are encouraged.