Sara Parrish

I’ve been coming here my entire life. It feels so good even to just walk through the door. There’s just so much nostalgia emanating from the building. The staff is incredibly kind. The food is ultimate comfort. I always get the soft shell crab sandwich or fried chicken. Love them both. The mashed potatoes and mashed turnips are excellent too.

J

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!!!

+5

Barney Simon

We visited because a friend of ours remembered eating here when her family came to North fork as when she was a child. The food was excellent. Service was wonderful. They humored her nicely when she was saying that she had been there forty years ago. I bet they hear that a lot!Amy has a soft shell crab sandwich, I had the North fork Ruben, Lisa had the turkey sandwich

Tracy Burgess Levy

The Modern is a North Fork staple that is no frills perfect. Everything is homemade and just awesome. When Peconic Bay scallops are in season, this is where I go to get them. The duck is great and the turnips are a must do. Try the pies, but don't pass up the Almond cake. Yummy!

Mandy Mac

Seems to really cater towards the regulars, but it was a nice place to stop to eat

LIG

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.

Keat NYC

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.

Kristen Slevin

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.

+1

Christine T

Cute old fashioned diner. Great service and old decor. Staff all very friendly. Ordered clam chowder bowl, lobster bisque bowl, and soft shell crab appetizer to share among 2 people. Portions were pretty small but we also were not very hungry. Food was of average quality. Lobster bisque had a slightly alcoholic taste 🤷🏻‍♀️ which turned me off but my husband ate that. Clam Chowder was good but nothing to write home about. Had higher expectations for the soft shell crab. It could’ve been more breaded and flavored. It was borderline cold also so I was scared it wasn’t fully cooked so husband ate that also lol. Overall probably won’t return.

A KONOMI

We had the specials and it was the worst food weve ever had in our lifetime. The scampi was tasted sweet nothing even close yo what scampi would taste like. The stuffed cod was dry and overcooked and zero seasoning. It seemed like the clientele is mostly over 80 years old so im figuring the lack of seasoning is to cater to their dead taste buds. I paid my $100 bill for 2 soups and 2 specials and left. I totally regret not saying anything but as a waitress you should have seen we left without touching our food and offered something else. Went straight to mcdonalds right after.

Ashley Perez

The only "Modern" in this establishment is the name. I was really disappointed with my experience here. The service was frustrating,I had to ask for drink refills three separate times before anyone followed through. The restaurant itself feels extremely outdated; it looks like it hasn’t been upgraded since the 1970s. There’s also a strong musty, old-basement smell that makes the whole environment uncomfortable. The food was bland and definitely didn’t match the prices they’re charging. For the quality, atmosphere, and service, it’s simply overpriced. I also noticed that most of the patrons seemed to be in their 70s, which adds to the overall “stuck in time” feeling the place gives off. $61 for one cheese burger,one order of wings and a BLT before tip . Unfortunately, I won’t be visiting again and can’t recommend it based on my experience.