Modern Snack Bar

The Modern Snack Bar is a nostalgic gem with a classic diner feel and some great food. The atmosphere blends old-school charm with a cozy, retro vibe, vinyl booths, friendly service, and that familiar North Fork diner hum. It’s casual, comfortable, and full of character. The menu is a mix of comfort food classics and local favorites. The roast duck and mashed turnips are well-known staples, and the burgers, pies, and seafood are consistently solid. Portions are generous, and everything feels homemade.

It felt like going to my Grandma Ronnie's for dinner. This is an old- school family run diner. The food tastes homemade because it is. Just on a bigger scale. My Roast Turkey Dinner came with white & dark meat, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy were included. I also got to choose from several sides offered. I picked mashed potatoes. I added a side of mashed turnips. My companion ordered the Ruben Sandwich with Onion Rings and the side of Turnips as well. We enjoyed everything. The food was served diner quick, hot, tasted, and felt homemade. Service was efficient and fast but lacked warmth. The dining rooms truly feel like you're eating in someone's house. Roomy, cozy and a bit nostalgic. Many menu items are available to go in larger portions, so I ordered a quart of my beloved Mashed Turnips. I can't wait for dinner tonight.

old school vibes with Exceptional food and service ! try the strawberry Rhubarb pie!

This is a good restaurant with a varied menu. The atmosphere is quite homey and inviting, and the service is excellent. The food overall is good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the coleslaw. It's likely a personal preference, though, and everything else I tried was good.

We had the pleasure of dining at the Snack Bar. The crab was excellent, and the pot roast was incredible. Congratulations on 75 years of serving the North Fork. We have enjoyed the Snack Bar for over 50 of those years. Thank you for the consistent quality.

Otto the owner of this fine establishment turned 80 today and we were lucky enough to meet him and experience his restaurant all in one day! Fantastic food, fantastic service and what's even better is that the prices are perfect! We stopped in on our way further out east to grab some lunch and arrived just as they were opening their doors for business today. Temperature was checked and we were then whisked away to our lovely partitioned table. Staff all wore gloves and masks and each table was cleaned thoroughly. Ordered their fried clan strips to start, delicious morsels of clam fried to a golden deliciousness. Their turkey dinner platter comes with a veg choice, potato choice, and both dark and white meat with the best stuffing I've had that is not home made by me. Their stuffed flounder was flaky and buttery and the kids really enjoyed their fried flounder platter from their kids menu too. You must order the lemon meringue pie, like it's a must! Strawberry rhubarb was a close second but the coconut custard pie was just ok. We will most definitely be back very very soon. HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY, OTTO!!!

We have been meaning to stop here forever. My husband and I and 2.5 yr old had a nice Saturday lunch. It’s real rustic and like stepping back in time. It was clean and the menu classic diner with a few twists. I enjoyed my lobster salad sandwich and my husband had a classic turkey plate. Lots of people were taking pictures with the sign before stepping inside.

A classic on the North Fork of Long Island that reminds me of childhood. Best softshell crab and lemon meringue pie on LI.