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Food - The Ritz Cafe, Northport, NY

The Ritz Cafe

4.6 (542)
$30 and under
American
42 Woodbine Ave, Northport, NY 11768

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The Ritz Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
American
Northport

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Ritz Cafe is a long-standing establishment located in the picturesque town of Northport, facing the Harbor. Since 1986, it has been serving American-inspired dishes, offering a diverse dining experience for visitors. The cafe provides a scenic setting for brunch, lunch, or dinner, allowing patrons to enjoy not only mouthwatering dishes but also a captivating view. The menu features a variety of options, catering to different tastes, and the casual and relaxed atmosphere makes it suitable for both families and adults. Open 7 days a week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Northport
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Ritz Cafe.

4.6

4.6
(542)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ritz Cafe in Northport offers a welcoming, local atmosphere akin to "Cheers," with "great food, friends, and laughter." Patrons enjoy "fresh and delicious" dishes, excellent service, and live music that enhances the dining experience. A highlight is the generous portions and standout items like coconut shrimp.
542 Reviews
  1. Nancy Gold

    New York State14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service . Food delicious as always. View from the windows lovely. Will be back - taco’s , BLT, club sandwiches are fresh & delicious .

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  2. Myron Gold

    New York City23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food value for restaurant week. Service was good and not rushed. Waitress was patient and polite. Salmon was perfectly prepared.

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  3. Steven Gold

    New York City62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to The Ritz Cafe. Service was excellent. The baked clams and the mussels far diavolo appetizers were excellent. We had the short ribs and chicken pot pie. Both were generous portions and delicious. The highlight was the key lime pie and apple crisp for dessert. Both were outrageously good. It was our first visit but won’t be our last.

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  4. Joseph

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice spot in a beautiful scenic spot. Food way very good and tasty.

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  5. Lori Gold

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff and bartenders were wonderful!! Loved the ambiance with the live music. The food was so fresh and delicious!! My go to place!

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  6. Deborah

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As local as local gets! It is the “Cheers” of Northport- Great food, friends, and laughter-Priceless!!!

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  7. Kim Gold

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a wonderful meal last night. The mussels with Gorgonzola cream sauce was absolutely delicious! The rack of lamb and filet mignon were cooked to perfection. We shared the pumpkin cheesecake to finish our meal and it was scrumptious! Kudos to the chef and staff!

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  8. Susan

    New York City22 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been going here for years and always had terrific service and delicious food. Last night had a 6 PM reservation and arrived a few minutes early so we were seated at a table by the window. After finishing our entrees at 6:35 we were going to order coffee and dessert but the waitress came by and put our bill on the table. I said we wanted coffee and dessert but was told that they needed our table for a reservation so we could have it at the bar. My husband said we didn’t want to move to the bar as we were seated for our reservation which they went and checked to be sure we had a reservation. They still said they needed the table so I said we were not moving to the bar and would just pay the bill and leave. I don’t think 35 minutes for a dinner reservation is enough time to expect diners to enjoy a meal! We were very disappointed with this situation and although we have always enjoyed eating there, it will be a very long time before we go back.

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  9. Charles Gold

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been to The Ritz before and it's always a great experience. We partook of some of the 40th Anniversary offerings, i.e. $10 house wines and the French Dip. We also ordered the beet salad to share but when it was served, we thought the waitress misunderstood and brought us each one since they were such large portions. The teriyaki style swordfish (regular menu) was outstanding. Service was excellent.

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  10. sherry Gold

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I enjoyed a very nice evening on the outside patio overlooking the pool and valley. Beautiful setting, excellent service by Darrell, and food was amazing. Highly recommend New York steak and raw oysters! Be sure to ask for a table with Darrell, he’s truly special and will make your evening perfect!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Northport
  • Parking Details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

FAQs

The pecan-crusted (pecan encrusted) Brie is a recurring favorite, it appears on the dinner menu and multiple guests praise it as a superb starter.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

For a more relaxed night with live music, visit The Ritz Cafe on Wednesday evenings, guests praise Wednesday's music nights and note they’re quieter compared with busy Saturday nights.

Yes, The Ritz Cafe is family-friendly: the owner describes it as suitable for families, and guests note high chairs, frequent family celebrations, and pleasant brunches for groups with children.

Yes, The Ritz Cafe serves cocktails, with guests specifically mentioning an espresso martini and a pistachio martini, and bartenders are regularly praised for their cocktails.

Yes, The Ritz Cafe can be a lovely date-night choice, with a cozy, intimate feel, sunset harbor views from some tables, and guests noting enjoyable pre-theater and special-evening dinners.

The Ritz Cafe fills up for weekend nights, reviewers repeatedly describe it as packed and loud on busy evenings (especially Saturdays), while Wednesday evenings with live music and Sunday brunches tend to be calmer and easier to hear one another.

Yes, guests report a small number of curbside/outdoor tables, and staff seat diners outside when weather permits.

Wednesdays are a lovely pick for live music and a more relaxed evening, while Sunday is a favorite for a leisurely brunch with harbor views.

Portions tend to be generous, multiple guests describe ample or even huge servings, with some parties leaving with leftovers.

The Ritz Cafe is a small, friendly spot with a central bar, regular live music, and scenic harbor views, lively at peak times but cozy and welcoming for a relaxed meal by the water.

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A photo of The Ritz Cafe restaurant

The Ritz Cafe

4.6
$30 and under
American
Northport

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
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