Ellen's on Front
Greenport New American led by award-winning chef Jennie Werts — familiar dishes given a bold, market-driven reimagining.
Opened in 2019 on Front Street, Ellen's on Front is the year-round Greenport project of chef Jennie Werts (formerly of Drossos Snack Bar). The menu is seasonal New American with a sharp eye for local seafood and produce — think Peconic Bay scallops, duck, house-made pasta — paired with a thoughtful, mostly East Coast wine list and an easy neighbourhood feel. The dining room is small and bright; reservations are smart on weekends and essential in summer. One of the most chef-driven kitchens in the village.
Chef-driven seasonal menu, Greenport village location
What's on the menu
Ellen's on Front organizes its dinner menu into small plates, pastas and mains, plus a dedicated raw bar section, according to the menu page on the restaurant's own site. Beyond the description already given here, the restaurant also runs a separate cocktail list built around Long Island spirits and a wine list weighted toward North Fork producers, both accessed from the same Menus tab.
Reservations
Reservations are handled online through the restaurant's own booking system rather than a third-party platform embedded in the site's navigation bar, alongside links for private events and a staff page introducing the kitchen and floor team.
Where it sits on the trail
Front Street puts Ellen's within walking distance of the Greenport waterfront, the LIRR station and the harborfront hotels, which makes it one of the few North Fork dinner spots that doesn't require driving after a day of tastings at nearby wineries.
Kitchen leadership
The restaurant's own site credits chef Jennie Wert with the menu, describing her style as blending Latin and Asian influences with traditional American fare. Ellen's on Front frames its mission around combining global flavors with local ingredients across its lunch, dinner and drinks menus 1.
Address and hours
Ellen's on Front is located at 38 Front Street in Greenport. Posted hours run Sunday through Thursday with lunch from noon to 3pm and dinner from 5 to 8pm, and Friday and Saturday with the same lunch window and dinner extending to 9pm 1.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I make a reservation at Ellen's on Front?
- Ellen's on Front accepts reservations on OpenTable. Use the “Reserve on OpenTable” button on this page to check live availability, or call (631) 333-2509. Weekends fill up first, especially in the summer wine-tasting season.
- Where is Ellen's on Front located?
- Ellen's on Front is at 207 Front Street, Greenport, NY 11944, on the North Fork of Long Island.
- What kind of food does Ellen's on Front serve?
- Ellen's on Front serves New American. It is a upscale restaurant ($$ · $26–44 entrées). Known for chef-driven seasonal menu, greenport village location.
- Which Long Island wineries are near Ellen's on Front?
- Kontokosta Winery, Sparkling Pointe, and Croteaux Vineyards are all within an easy drive of Ellen's on Front, making it a natural lunch or dinner stop on a North Fork wine-tasting day.
- Where can I stay near Ellen's on Front?
- Hotels within easy reach of Ellen's on Front include Harborfront Inn at Greenport, Sound View Greenport, and Hotel Moraine. Booking a room nearby lets you enjoy the wine list without driving back.
- Is Ellen's on Front good for dietary restrictions?
- Ellen's on Front can typically accommodate common dietary restrictions — vegetarian, gluten-free, and shellfish allergies — with advance notice. Note them in your OpenTable reservation or call (631) 333-2509 so the kitchen can plan around them, especially on busy weekend services.
- When are the busiest times at Ellen's on Front?
- Friday and Saturday dinner service (6–8:30 pm) is the busiest window at Ellen's on Front, along with Sunday lunch during the North Fork wine-tasting season (May–November). Weeknight dinners and early seatings are the easiest tables to get and usually a calmer experience.