The North Fork Shack

I had passed this place all summer ! Finally had an opportunity to stop in to check it out! It's a casual atmosphere. You order at the counter and grab your food when it's ready. My daughter is a vegetarian and they had great options. It was a beautiful, sunny day and we ate outside. We were three and we all enjoyed our choices - tacos, soup and a salad! I will be going here often as it was absolutely delicious 😋!

If you prefer simpler foods and grew up without black pepper, then this place is for you. The food was pretty bland but this is coming from people who like food and have a pallet that appreciates flavor. The Thai curry bowl was flavorless and runny, the clam soup was also very wet and had no thicker consistency you'd expect from a new England styled soup, the chicken sandwich was salty and had a good crunch, but again was too salty. The cheese also was not melted in anyway whatsoever on the sandwich. The tacos lacked meat and were 80% lettuce 😭I can't make this stuff up lol. Aside from that, we did get full which was nice but this place is expensive for what it is. If it was cheaper, it would've been an easy 4 or 5 stars

While North Fork Shack is called a shack, it clearly is not a shack with Bentley sedans parked out front while their owners stop for a bite. The menu is quite refined with some great choices. The specials are fantastic too. We ordered the cod croquettes, but they were out so they allowed us to substitute with the Buffalo Mahi bites which were amazing. The New England Clam Chowder is also tasty and has tons of clams. The eggplant hummus with plantain chips was also terrific. Overall a great meal and definitely recommend.

We finally made it to The North Fork Shack and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Pulled Chicken Tacos which were amazing, great flavor and the chipotle aioli was tasty. The Plantain Chips were lightly salted and delicious. The Butternut Squash Soup was light and smooth with toasted pumpkin seeds on top. The vibe was casual and the staff was kind. I would definitely recommend checking it out. They are closed for the winter but open again in March.

We picked up two fried chicken sandwiches and the amazing shallot dusted fries to go on our way to airport. Our food was ready when we arrived (we called ahead but I think you can also order through ChowNow) and Ian was great making sure we had everything we needed like utensils, forks etc. We were pleasantly surprised that the sandwich held up even though we didn’t eat until a little ways into our trip. The chicken was perfectly fried and crispy, the lettuce was fresh and even the bun was in great shape. Really appreciated the large parking lot because we were in such a rush and perfect location to jump back on the road without wasting time looking for parking.

Our entire family went for lunch. We enjoyed our food. Service was prompt and friendly. I enjoyed the fish sandwich. We loved the plátanos.

I came here once and the food was so good that I had to come back again. even from far away! Everything is fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. The staff is super friendly, and the vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Totally worth the trip every time, and I’ll keep coming back for that delicious food!

The North Fork Shack is the perfect spot for relaxed, flavorful dining. The casual atmosphere pairs beautifully with their standout dishes, it’s a delicious substitute. Superb service and thoughtful seasonal specials make this place a must visit

We enjoy taking a scenic afternoon drive on the North Fork. I have found it can be a challenge to find a simple place for lunch that's not too "fast food" or too fancy. We randomly selected The North Fork Shack. So glad we did and I'd go out of the way to visit again. Here's a quick opinion: the food was excellent! We had chicken sandwiches that were so good a simple lunch now makes one of the top lunch places we've been to. The chicken was deep fried perfectly, the slaw was home made as was the pickles on the sandwich. I also had a can of beer and the price was fair for our meal. The ambience was plain and I'm not critiquing some fancy anniversary dinner. I'm just saying this is a great place to eat and I had to give them a shout.

My wife and I came for lunch on a Sunday just after the restaurant opened. Samy the owner is hands on and passionate about his food and customers. -Everything was perfect~ -Food was EXCELLENT ( Plantain chips with Avocado hummus, Marinated Steak sandwich and Tuna Poke Bowl). -Ambiance is Gorgeous!!' -Cool Vibe..... Highly Recommend!!!!

I really want to like this place- the staff is friendly and the outdoor seating area is lovely. I've attended events with food from their catering business in the past and thought it quite good, so I was surprised to find that the food here is mediocre. On a recent visit I had the pulled chicken Greek bowl and a side of corn. The produce in both cases seemed very fresh, but the preparations were- if I'm being honest- bland and uninteresting. The pulled chicken was on the dry side and under-seasoned to the point of being almost tasteless. The included sauce was not enough to offset this. A little sprinkle of sea salt or something would do wonders. J

Just ordered a fish sandwich for myself and SLT for my husband. Fish sandwich: so dry and did not taste good at all. I couldn't eat all. SLT: I know they try to make fake bacon with mushrooms. It didn't work at all. It did not taste good I paid little over $36 for this... just really disappointed :(

This is the worst place I've eaten in a long time. I got 2 fried chicken sandwiches and a mahi sandwich the mahi sandwich was the size of a slider and almost 20$, barely any flavor. The chicken sandwiches were so ridiculously soggy that my finger literally went through it. This place is 2 hours away from where I live and I only stopped in because it was near a job, had I known I was going to spend 70$ on a kids size fish sandwich and 2 chicken sandwich soups I would've waited the 2 hours. Don't bother.

Love this place! Food is delicious! The SLT is the BOMB! Fish sandwich is also really good. Love the shallot dusted fries with garlic aioli! YUM! Stop by if you have a chance. You will not be disappointed!

Where do I begin! I've eaten at the Shack several times and have never had a bad meal. The fried chicken sandwich and the marinated steak sandwich are 2 of my favorites. The staff always greet you with a warm welcome and a smile. The interior is casual and comfortable and the outdoor area is charming. I highly recommend you try it!

Good service, and helpful staff. There is a nice outside seating area that is well kept and tidy. The food was good, I greatly enjoyed the pulled pork tacos. They also had a variety of local wines and beer available for purchase. It also seems they are dog friendly in the outside seating area.

The food is just unbearable mediocre and overpriced. The fish sandwich is $17, and is hardly edible - plain, white seeded bun, not even properly toasted, a slice of supermarket tomato, a piece of romaine, and dry, overcooked fish with some sauce. It's not even served with fries. The fact that they use mahi mahi rather than a local fish is a huge red flag. The food here is just really inexcusably bad, especially considering the prices.

I have been going to this restaurant since it opened about 7 years now. Last couple years they have been offering themed dinners for 2 at very reasonable prices, currently at $60. The last one we had was the Mediterranean meal which included leg of lamb, zucchini and butternut squash, eggplant dip, fennel salad with grapefruit and bacon and cantaloupe with feta and mint. The lamb was cooked perfectly at medium/rare, the vegetables were seasoned just right. I liked the fennel salad but wasn't crazy for the bacon. But all in all it was amazing. We have also tried the Jamaican, French, Korean, Moroccan and Chinese dinners.

Tasty food at affordable prices for the area. Friendly folks and a nice yard out back when the weather is nice. Recommend the fish sandwich.

Popped into this place for lunch. Very cute charming place . Menu is up behind the counter with lots of selections. Fish sandwich was very tasty with fries as was the quinoa salad topped with chicken . Only improvement needs to be the steak sandwich . It was mostly bread And arugula and very little steak for $15 .o

Came here for lunch with the family and they have a nice place. Plenty of outdoor seating. The Fried Chicken Sandwiches and Taco's were excellent. They have homemade Lemonade and Iced Tea as well. Great way to spend a lazy summer afternoon surround by farmland in Southold.

I really wanted to like this place but the food was really disappointing, especially for the price. We got two fried chicken sandwiches and it was all dark meat with tendons, no white meat, and really oily. I've had fast food chicken sandwiches that were a hundred times better. The fish tacos were blank and flavorless. The thai coconut curry bowl had so much potential but it was also flavorless. We had to add salt to it. It seemed as though it was too much coconut milk and not enough other spices. The bill for 6 people was over $200 dollars which I would expect to pay for good food, but we all left feeling really disappointed. This was my first time visiting here but will be my last unfortunately.

For such a small place, it was a pleasant surprise! The food was absolutely delicious. We even had a bottle of wine. The marinated steak sandwich was fantastic. My wife had the chicken kabob, and she said it was great. The Brussel sprouts with Thai spices were amazing. We will be back when out east.

Yesterday I was out east with friends visiting the wineries. We had researched places for lunch . The North Fork Shack had received wonderful reviews so we decided to go there for lunch . To our great disappointment they were closed . On their website it clearly states they are open on Wednesday. There was a sign on the door saying they were closed for a family function . I understand things do happen but a family function is a planned event so maybe they could have posted something on their website . The two star review is because we didn't get to experience their food . Next time we are in the area we will try again .

Five star!! Don't miss this gem. The food is excellent and staff super friendly. Once a month there is a theme take out meal. Last night was Jamaican themed. The chicken jerk thighs were absolutely delicious. There was the perfect heat to the spice which was easily cooled by the fresh mango salsa. I don't know how the fried plantains were so perfect. Lightly crispy on the outside and full of flavor. Then there was a side of sliced sweet potatoes and rice and black beans. If I lived here I would never miss the monthly surprise meal. My father is hard to please and my folks truly look forward to every treat that comes from the Shack!

I brought my son here after a day at Kenney's Beach. I ordered the SLT with coleslaw, my son had the spring rolls and clam chowder. We forgot to order the shallot dusted fries. So to make things right I came back the next day to order two more SLT's with fries 'to go.' The SLT is like a blt but with mushrooms. We don't miss the bacon at all. Always delicious. Wonderful outdoor seating. Friendly service.

I love the casual atmosphere of the shack and how they offer numerous local ingredients to please all sorts. The menu scribbled on the wall boasts lamb sandwiches, vegetarian wraps, healthy fare with a low key beachy and casual feel to the interior. There are large, welcoming tables waiting for your hungry bottoms to enjoy both inside and out. The North Fork shack is super cute, however, ya can't eat the decorations. There were a few misses with my last visit: The avocado in my SLT (shiitake mushroom, lettuce tomato!) was hard as a rock. Not ripe. I grunted and picked it out. Darn -- I was really craving some creamy fresh avo! Otherwise, it was a tasty, well rounded wrap. I've not eaten fried shiitake quite like that prior but wouldn't mind consuming my shrooms this way again. Buffalo chicken wrap was flavorful however the meat was on the dry side and probably overcooked. The coleslaw that came out with both was way too sour + vinegary for this gal. The person who took my order either did not want to be there, or wasn't quite fond of me. I certainly don't expect everyone to smile and hug me (especially after how sweaty I was that day, GA-rooooss) but at least extend some sort of pleasantries. Better luck next time, I suppose!

We decided to visit The North Fork Shack again after seeing them featured on the news. So glad we gave it another try! Very friendly and mindful of the COVID environment. Only 6 customers are allowed inside at a time, and there is only outdoor dining. The plantain chips and eggplant hummus were a wonderful pairing that we had tried before and wanted again. I also had the SLT wrap: shiitake mushroom version of the BLT, except with mushrooms instead of bacon, and the addition of avocado with lemon-garlic aioli! Spouse got the buttermilk fried chicken sandwich which was also enjoyed. Perhaps the most memorable part of the meal--and which will keep us coming back, even just for this--was the Hawaiian Shave Ice! For $5 you get a huge snow-cone-type dessert for fluffy/flaky shaved ice and your choice of up to 3 flavors! We got Cherry Coke, Tiger's Blood (strawberry colada w/ coconut flavor), and Yuzu (a sort of mandarin orange flavor, which was natural with no colored dyes). The woman helping me put together my ice was super-friendly and patient as I asked about the different flavors. We will DEFINITELY come back many times, even if just for the ice! :)

The North Fork Shack is excellent. You'd never guess that based upon its modest exterior- it looks like a rough shack. Appearances can be deceiving & here it's a good thing. Nothing impressive on the outside but full of good stuff inside. So what's good inside the shack ? Everything I tried ! And it's vegan friendly. Since it's Long Island, I tried the local fried fish sandwich. It was perfection in my mouth. Slightly blackened, perfectly seasoned, served hot & fresh. The Old Bay Tartar sauce was good too. I really enjoyed this sandwich. I bet the fish tacos are good too. For dessert, I snagged the last vanilla cupcake. On the outside, it looked plain & uninspiring. But upin the first bite, I knew, this was no ordinary cupcake. It was delicious. And I loooove cupcakes. And buttercream. I have to have great buttercream. Did you know there are more than 5 different kinds of buttercream? True! Don't believe me? Look it up. I live for buttercream. Buttercream. Mmmmm Yes, The North Fork Shack is great. Better than lots of other places I've been. Definitely stands out as an excellent food destination.

Delicious food from burgers to tacos. Indoor and outdoor dining available. A nice stop between wineries!

Truthfully, just OK. The last few times we've ordered the wait time to pick up is horrendous. This past week we ordered 2 taco specials. 45 minute wait time. And then when we finally receive our order it is cold. Cold Tacos or hamburgers are not my thing. Having to warm my order up in the microwave is just disgusting. I live less than a mile away. I drive there. I shouldn't get cold food. Also, I don't think they make the regular French Fries on premises. They taste like the frozen kind that are just warmed up. They are a waste of $4.60. While it may seem that $4.60 isn't a lot, I guess you get what you pay for. I would have gladly paid twice that much if the fries were good.

The food is ok - not amazing, but ok. Very, very overpriced for a mediocre /nothing special menu. Outdoor seating area is fun for kids. Inside is big and inviting. Communal table seating is enjoyable. Lots of parking. Seems to only be open in the summer season.

Nice casual, reasonably priced place to eat. Not fancy but very pleasant. Inside there are 4 long tables to eat and a counter , if you want to eat indoors with air conditioning . There are additional outdoor tables and corn hole games in the yard. Had some vegetarian options, mainly not though. We had a mushroom wrap, eggplant buffalo taco, cod croquettes, and Greek salad. All were very tasty. All served in paper plates which was fine. It provides a nice casual option to eat.

Very disappointed in this restaurant that we have been anxious to try . I got the crab cake "special " for $14.89 and overpriced is not an exaggeration. (Other family sitting nearby also ordered the same and agreed )The clam chowder was very thin , although had good flavor , and had no substance . The shallot dusted fries tasted like dirt and the garlic aioli with them had absolutely no garlic flavor . Way over priced lunch for 2 for $53.11. Hope it was just an off day for them and they do better next time although we won't be going back again.

Very fresh delicious food in a charming surrounding Definitely a top five on the North Fork

On my last take out this Saturday night I found out the reason behind the always out of my favorite dish the grilled calamari. I was lucky enough to speak with Samy the co-owner and find out why this happens. According to Samy they only use fresh calamari from Southold fish market. They tried the frozen version and it's just not up to par. Nice to hear that they only use fresh ingredients and won't settle for less. I did learn the secret to catching the elusive calamari dish but I will take that secret to my grave:). The other dishes that we ordered, fish and pulled pork tacos and local fish sandwich were very good. Shallot dusted fries as always were excellent and addictive. The tomato and cucumber feta side dish was good but I prefer the saltier version of feta.

We've heard so much about this place before going...maybe we got our hopes up too much. First they had run out of fried chicken, then as we were ordering they told us they ran out of fries (which we all wanted) .Two of us got the fish sandwich (no slaw, they ran out... said they'd make some more) and my husband got the chicken tacos. We also had an order of spring rolls. Food was just ok, nothing special and expensive for sitting on a picnic table. My daughter had a can of rose wine.... $10... sort of ridiculous for that kind of establishment. My husband had a can of hard seltzer... $8. Food was ok but definitely not worth $15 for a small fish sandwich. Wait staff was nice.

Everything was AMAZING!!!! Tacos! Burger! Chowder! Spring rolls! And French fries got even better!! A must!

I've wanted to try this little place for some time now and I'm sorry it took so long. Literally a shack but once you see the menu and talk to the owner, you realize that this place is more than a simple snack shack. This ids simple food, expertly prepared. We had the House special Reuben and a marinated skirt steak sandwich. Neither of these merely sandwiches. The flavors and textures were extraordinary! Small but quality beer selection. We took the time to talk to the owner(?) who was charming and took the time to explain herassa aioli dressing on our steak sandwich was very common in his native Morocco. Good food, great people reasonable prices. We'll definitely be back, and often. Thanks so much.

Let me start by saying this. Restaurants are trying their hardest right now. But I sometimes feel like they also aren't giving 110%. With the times that we are in right now I feel like everything should be perfect and our experience wasn't. I should've taken picture, but I was unimpressed that I didn't think to. Pros: - cute location - outside seating - pretty good menu selection - nice staff - good burgers Cons: - food took a long time, but it was hot when we got it - we ordered a chicken sandwich and there was more sauce on the wrapper and on the outside of the bun then on the chicken itself. Literally looked like it was thrown in the wrapper - ordered two chicken tenders. One was good and as per our 11 year "best chicken tenders ever" but the other order was more breading and had more yellow (which im assuming was fat) than meat. Our 13 didn't touch it once she saw that yellow part. - the other fried chicken sandwich was overly fried and more breading than chicken * burgers don't come with fries. Chicken tenders come with fries. * cantaloupe/watermelon tasted good but presentation could've been better. It was an Instagram picture that brought us here.

This is a NOFO gem. It captures the low frills vibe so well. The food is great. Fresh and well prepared. Not to miss!!

Everything was AMAZING!!!! Tacos! Burger! Chowder! Spring rolls! And French fries got even better!! A must! Go! Run! And eat!!!

Stopped by the shack with my fam on the way out to shelter island. I liked the quick and friendly service and rustic feel. They offer a variety of food options, cocktails, beer, and wine. We ordered the calamari salad, clam chowder, fried fish sandwich, SLT wrap, and a gin cocktail. The two standout dishes were the SLT and fried fish Sammy. The shiitake mushrooms were crunchy and flavorful, and the sauce in the wrap was the perfect tangy accompaniment. The fried fish sandwich (cod today) was crispy and cooked to perfection. I didn't love the calamari, I felt that it was a little oily and I like my squid without the purple "skin". I wish the Sandwiches/wraps came with fries instead of just coleslaw, but that's just me. Overall, enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and will be back soon to try more stuff.

Such a random stop on a weekend trip out to the northfork-but WOW what an amazing food experience. The dishes are so unique and full of flavor. I am on a restricted diet and found plenty to eat. They have specials and serve local wine and beer. The decor inside is perfect, would definitely recomend!

Fun and unique menu. I love the local start up atmosphere. Great addition to the NOFO

Great atmosphere, friendly employees and unique food would definitely recommend. The interior is like modern rustic it is very pleasant

Steak sandwich, burger, fried chicken sandwich and all the fries are delish. Cute little local friendly place, food is fresh and hot, stopped here for brunch on the way back home to the city and it will be out local stop every time !

The owner came from Northfork Table and brought their great food karma with him...only at a fraction of the cost. This place never fails to satisfy. Truly great!

Food is good with a unique selection to choose from in addition to the standard burger and fries. A little pricey for lunch and wait times can get pretty long, but there's plenty of tables to grab and hang outside.

I've been coming out to the North Fork for years now, a lucky confluence of events has led to my mom and aunt moving out here full time, so when the city is on fire - to the North Fork I go. I came across the Shack on Yelp ... I mean where else would I go ... and being so close to Southold and in the mood for some seafood I was game. I've had literally two things here - fish tacos, and the fish sandwich - both blew my mind. I actually don't like seafood that much but for some reason I had a craving both times I went. I also ordered the pulled pork taco, which to be honest wasn't my favorite, the pork was dry and just didn't have a kick. But cod tacos were on point, moist and delicious, and whatever the batter they're using ... please never changed, clearly its awash in butter but I ate it with abandonment. Nice ambience, nothing too over the top, just a simple and clean lunch and dinner spot. I also got real intimate with a cupcake there ... it was amazing and I don't regret it. I am sure they have their growing pains here and there, but I'll definitely come back throughout the summer when I am out here. The only suggestion I have is to get a bigger 'We're open!' sign ... it comes up on you so quickly I almost missed it.

I wanted very badly to love this place based on the article I read in Newsday. It was good - but not great. We ordered the pulled lamb on a pita, shallot dusted fries, ceviche and a pistachio cupcake. The best of the bunch were the fries - perfectly fries and dusted with salty shallot flavor, served with a great aioli. Highly recommend. The ceviche (fluke) was also pretty flavorful. Good acid, and I loved the taro root chips. Only downside was the quantity for the price - wish there was more. The pistachio cupcake was solid. Frosting was delicious. The cake was a bit dense and the crumb a bit grainy. Unfortunately, the pulled lamb on pita disappointed. It could have been great but lacked flavor; it tasted more Italian than greek despite the addition of pickled vegetables and yogurt. The pulled lamb was overlooked and bland. :( So this visit was just a 3 star. If the lamb was better it would have gotten four -- will try again next time.

The North Fork Shack was our very friendly cab driver's recommendation. for lunch when he dropped us off at Sparkling Pointe winery. We walked 5 minutes to the cute house like building with bench communal tables and brightly decorated interior. We had sandwiches and chips that were fresh and tasty. It was the perfect break from wine tasting.

Great fried fish sandwich & shallot fries! Awesome addition. Bonnie loved the clam chowder!

Really great food and eclectic menu. Good for every diet, vegetarian, GF, etc. nice cocktail list and wines by the glass. (Also have beer). The fish tacos are amazing so is the lamb pita. Highly recommend

First time at NF shack and we will definitely be back My wife had the fish sandwich and declared. 'It was the best fish sandwich I ever had'. (And she is no spring chicken) I had the steak and arugula. It was great With a Couple of beers in the outdoor patio -- it was a great afternoon. T & J Laurel NY

We picked the north fork shack for lunch on a whim and we're very happy with the result. In our party of 4 we had a quinoa bowl, buttermilk chicken sandwich, Nashville hot sandwich, pulled pork and steak tacos, and vegetable spring rolls. The food was very good. Decent potions for the price, everything was fresh and tasty. There is seating inside and outside under coverings. They had a selection of beers and hard seltzer in cans as well as a couple beers on tap. If there were one con it would be the Nashville hot could have been more spicy, however it was very flavorful. I would recommend this spot for a quick tasty lunch or quick takeout.

Not at all what I expected, not sure if it was because I came in late day on a Sunday and going into Winter time or this place is just trying to rip people off. My burger i ordered well done and was under cooked on the inside, no flavor, a roll so cheap that the burger just kinda went into this big mush ball due lack of it being close to a burger shape and more like a few lumps of meat thrown sloppily together. Could only get a couple bites in before I decided it was not edible and i am usually not to picky but could not stomach this. The bbq chicken wrap did not really taste like bbq flavor and just seemed very cheaply made like something you could get a grocery store for way cheaper, the meat looked weird and the wrap was small ,one bite and I was done with it. The shredded lamb look dry and flavorless, so I stayed clear of it. Avoid this place and save your money! have no idea why this was such a rave of an eatery, clearly its serving some poorly made pre prepared food.