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Welcome to Dark Horse Restaurant

Dark Horse Restaurant, located in Riverhead, NY, is a hidden gem offering American cuisine with a focus on seafood. With a diverse menu that includes options for vegans and vegetarians, Dark Horse aims to cater to all preferences. The restaurant prides itself on providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere with features like live music and happy hour specials. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the salmon harvest bowl and hot honey spicy chicken sandwich, highlighting the attentive service and accommodating staff. Overall, Dark Horse Restaurant is a must-visit for those looking for a memorable dining experience.

Dark Horse Restaurant: Reviews & Ratings

Kathy D.
Kathy D.

Spur of the moment decision, but couldn't have been happier with our choice! The staff was accommodating (dietary restrictions) and attentive. The food was a delightful surprise (who knew a pork chop could be so tender?), better than expected. We'll be back!

Alex B.
Alex B.

For me, this is a five star restaurant. The food is amazing. I ordered the salmon harvest bowl. I had pictured something different but it was better than I imagined. The salmon itself was flavored and it was a huge piece of fish. I didn't expect that. It lay on top of a quinoa/kale salad. The salad was served cold and the seasoned salmon hot. Surrounding the salad was sliced rounds of yellow squash, zucchini, and tomatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. I ate every last bite! My daughter had the sesame crusted tuna. She said it was absolute delicious. She loved her dish. The only negative was: we ordered the dojo dirty martini. The waiter asked if we wanted to switch the vodka. We said yes, grey goose. He came back 5 minutes later and said, no grey goose. We said ok, then the Belvedere. He came back and said no Belvedere.......... What do you have? He said Tito's or kettle one. We went with the kettle one. He brought the two drinks back. One Sri l had two olives, the other had one. He said they ran out of olives..... (really???). So weird. But I give it five stars for the food, which was excellent and I would go back for sure.

Steph G.
Steph G.

I really would love to give this a 5 star review because the food was excellent. When we got there my mom and I ordered a dirty martini with the stuffed blue cheese olives. They ran out of grey goose and Belvedere. So we had to order with kettle one. When they brought It out mine only had one olive & my moms had two. They said they ran out of olives. It was an odd start but we proceeded to order. My mom had the salmon harvest bowl - she said It was the best meal she had in a long time! Very flavorful. I had the seared tuna. I can not eat sesame seeds so they were able to accommodate and make the tuna without. It was soooo delicious. We also checked in on yelp for a free glass of wine. They said It was only 1 free glass per table (doesn't say that on the check in) All in all I would be back because the food was dynamite!

Chaundra B.
Chaundra B.

Delicious! All food available gluten free, amazing service, great food, fun atmosphere!

Jessica S.
Jessica S.

Decided to go out east for the day and stumbled upon this little restaurant. We got the hot honey spicy chicken sandwich with fries & the homemade cornbread skillet as our starter. We were both very satisfied with our meals. The chicken sandwich was so flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. The cornbread skillet was so gooey & warm it basically fell apart in your mouth. We both loved our meals and will deff be back to when we are in the area.

Danielle D.
Danielle D.

Always delicious at Dark Horse. Love knowing I can eat safely as a celiac. Also delicious for non gluten allergies. The hot chicken sandwich was delicious. And my go to as a starter is always the calamari.

Christine C.
Christine C.

Went for lunch while in the area and was pleasantly surprised. I did a quick search for gluten free and found this place. My mother has Celiac and was over the moon that she could have anything on the menu! My shakshuka was good, she loved her chicken sandwich. But the star of lunch was the fried calamari. The place is cute and intimate, good music playing. We'll be back next time we're near.

Shirley T.
Shirley T.

Went and had dinner at this restaurant where we were warmly greeted and were able to pick our table where we wanted to are. The nice fireplace provided a warm ambiance which was needed on a cold night. Our server was very nice especially when we asked her about the different items on the menu. We started with soups ( tomato and French onion) and skillet cornbread. My main meal was crab cakes and Caesar salad The food was tasty all around .

Location

Welcome to Dark Horse Restaurant, a hidden gem located in Riverhead, NY. This American and Seafood restaurant offers a variety of options for all types of diners. From vegan and vegetarian options to a full bar with happy hour specials, Dark Horse Restaurant truly has something for everyone.

Whether you're looking to dine indoors or enjoy the outdoor seating, this casual yet inviting restaurant is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a special event catering. The menu features mouthwatering appetizers like Fried Calamari, Crab Cakes, and Beef Carpaccio, as well as delicious soups and salads.

But what truly sets Dark Horse Restaurant apart is the rave reviews from satisfied customers. From the tender pork chop to the flavorful salmon harvest bowl and sesame crusted tuna, each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. Even with minor hiccups like running out of certain liquor options, the food quality shines through.

So next time you're in the area, make sure to stop by Dark Horse Restaurant for a dining experience you won't soon forget. With gluten-free options, amazing service, and a fun atmosphere, it's no wonder customers keep coming back for more.