Purdy's Farmer & the Fish
Seafood restaurant · Westchester County ·
Seafood & farm-grown vegetables in a historic farmhouse.
Seafood & farm-grown vegetables in a historic farmhouse.
"Operating a kitchen-and-farm model in North Salem, over three-quarters of the vegetables and herbs used are grown on-site to reduce carbon footprint and deliver peak-fresh ingredients for seasonal dishes like monkfish with artichokes and radish-top pesto or swordfish with asparagus, mushrooms, spinach, and green garlic gremolata. Led by co-founder Edward Taylor and chef-farmer Michael Kaphan, the team also runs a farm shop selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and other locally sourced goods, reinforcing a close farm-to-table loop." - Meredith Bethune
"We’ll forgive you for assuming this spot is just another charming, farm-to-table country restaurant. It’s true they build the menu around what they grow on-site, and the way-north farmhouse location dates back to the 1770s. But despite appearances, Purdy’s Farmer & The Fish has been a local go-to for years, and it’s kind of a scene—the crowd looks younger, gets louder, and stays later than you might expect. Follow the menu’s lead and focus on the fish dishes (one of the owners also operates a seafood distributor that supplies this spot and a sister location further south in Westchester). You can also take advantage of the farmstead location by eating on the porch in the warmer months, and grabbing a drink by the fire pits that they set up in the winter." - mike wasserman
"We’ll forgive you for assuming this spot is just another charming, farm-to-table country restaurant. It’s true they build the menu around what they grow on-site, and the way-north farmhouse location dates back to the 1770s. But despite appearances, Purdy’s Farmer & The Fish has been a local go-to for years, and it’s kind of a scene—the crowd looks younger, gets louder, and stays later than you might expect. Follow the menu’s lead and focus on the fish dishes (one of the owners also operates a seafood distributor that supplies this spot and a sister location further south in Westchester). You can also take advantage of the farmstead location by dining out on the porch in the warmer months, and grabbing a drink by the fire pits that they set up in the winter." - mike wasserman
"Plenty of places talk about farm to table cuisine but what about a table at the farm? Purdy’s does just that with its darling white farmhouse with picturesque views of the farm.It’s not just cute—this restaurant walks the walk by using ingredients they grow, smoke or cure on site. From the house-made hot sauce to the carrot bread, thoughtful details are everywhere.Scallop “salad” features three perfectly seared scallops set with farm bacon and a fried egg. The strawberry and crème ice cream cake’s four bright pink layers are not only beautiful, but delicious. Even cocktails are inspired by their great outdoors—the pea martini with cucumber and elderflower is a refreshing change of pace.Stop in to the farm shop next door before heading home." - Michelin Inspector
"We’ll forgive you for assuming this spot is just another charming, farm-to-table country restaurant. It’s true they build the menu around what they grow onsite, and the way-north farmhouse location dates back to the 1770s. But despite appearances, Purdy’s Farmer & The Fish has been a local go-to for years, and it’s kind of a scene—the crowd looks younger, gets louder, and stays later than you might expect. Follow the menu’s lead and focus on the fish dishes (one of the owners also operates a seafood distributor that supplies this spot and a sister location further south in Westchester). You can also take advantage of the farmstead location by dining out on the porch in the warmer months, and grabbing a drink by the fire pits that they set up in the winter." - Mike Wasserman
