Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
We recently went to Riverhead for a wedding and ended up eating at Bistro 72, a restaurant a serving farm to table menu located in the Indigo Hotel. First I should mention that the access is better by car than walking...I know: we made the mistake on our way, as true New Yorkers, but not on the way back to the hotel! Secondly, as soon as you enter the restaurant, you get the feel that it is in a hotel, from the decor to the atmosphere. But you know what, the food there was quite good!
Dining room at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Dining room at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Here is what we had:
Old fashioned to start:
Bread and old fashioned at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Old fashioned at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Mediterranean plate, composed of tapenade, hummus, tabouli, grape leaves and haloumi cheese. It was quite good, but I admit that I was surprised by the small portions.
Mediterranean platter at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Spreads and tabouli at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Grilled haloumi cheese at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Pita at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Grape leaves at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Pan seared salmon, served with fingerling potatoes, local vegetables and a beurre blanc sauce. This was delicious, especially the salmon that was perfectly cooked and had a delightful crispy skin.
Pan seared salmon at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Pan seared salmon at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Long Island Duck Breast, served with local vegetables, mushroom risotto and a raspberry Demi-glace. It was really good, although the risotto made the dish heavy. The duck was quite good, even if I would have preferred it more pink.
Duck at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Duck at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Last was dessert. We went for the banana brûlée. On that one, I should have read the description as I thought it was a banana crème brûlée. It was in fact just caramelized bananas served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and candied nuts. Still good though.
Banana brûlée at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
Banana brûlée at Bistro 72 in Riverhead, Long Island
We had overall a good time and a nice dinner at Bistro 72. This is a good place to know if you are in the area.
Enjoy (I did)!
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Bistro 72 - 1830 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
