Southold Social
Farm-to-table North Fork bistro on Southold's Main Road — seasonal New American plates, weekend brunch, and a regional wine list. (In the former Caci North Fork space.)
Southold Social is a farm-to-table bistro showcasing the seasonal flavours of the North Fork — locally-sourced produce, seafood and a tightly-edited Long Island wine list. The dining room is relaxed and neighbourhood-friendly, with weekend brunch service and a popular private events programme. Reservations on Resy. The space previously housed Caci North Fork. We've stopped here twice in the last year on our way back from Bedell tastings. The kitchen leans into what's actually growing that week — last September it was corn agnolotti with a Lenz Gewürztraminer that the server pulled for us unprompted. Brunch is quieter than Love Lane Kitchen and easier to get a walk-in table. Book a 6pm on Friday if you want a proper date-night pace; by 8 the room turns lively with locals. Pair it with a stay at Sannino B&B for a proper eat-drink-sleep-in-the-vines weekend.
Farm-to-table seasonal menu, weekend brunch, private events
Hours and getting a table
Southold Social keeps a five-night schedule: Wednesday and Thursday 5:00–8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00–9:00pm, and Sunday 4:00–8:00pm, closed Tuesdays 1. Reservations run through Resy rather than a phone line, which matters on North Fork weekends when several nearby wineries close tasting rooms around 5pm and diners arrive in a wave.
The menus
The site publishes separate dinner, wine and dessert menus as downloadable pages rather than posted prices, so specific dish costs aren't listed publicly 1. The dinner menu is built around the same seasonal, locally-sourced approach described on the homepage — farm and bay ingredients from the surrounding Southold area.
Events and private dining
Beyond nightly service, Southold Social runs a standing events and catering program and a recurring weekly-events calendar, making the space a option for private parties as well as walk-in dinners 1.
Where it sits on the trail
The Main Road address puts it within a few minutes of Pellegrini, Lenz and Bedell, and it sits in the building that formerly held Caci North Fork — useful context for anyone using an older map or GPS listing that still shows the previous name.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Southold Social take reservations?
- Southold Social primarily seats walk-ins; call (631) 765-8888 ahead to confirm wait times. Arriving early in the evening or on weekdays is the easiest way to get a table.
- Where is Southold Social located?
- Southold Social is at 56125 Main Road, Southold, NY 11971, on the North Fork of Long Island.
- What kind of food does Southold Social serve?
- Southold Social serves Farm-to-table · New American. It is a mid-range and approachable restaurant ($ · $24–42 entrées). Known for farm-to-table seasonal menu, weekend brunch, private events.
- Which Long Island wineries are near Southold Social?
- Pellegrini Vineyards, The Lenz Winery, and Bedell Cellars are all within an easy drive of Southold Social, making it a natural lunch or dinner stop on a North Fork wine-tasting day.
- Where can I stay near Southold Social?
- Hotels within easy reach of Southold Social include Sannino Vineyard Bed & Breakfast and North Fork Table & Inn. Booking a room nearby lets you enjoy the wine list without driving back.
- Is Southold Social good for dietary restrictions?
- Southold Social can typically accommodate common dietary restrictions — vegetarian, gluten-free, and shellfish allergies — with advance notice. Note them in your OpenTable reservation or call (631) 765-8888 so the kitchen can plan around them, especially on busy weekend services.
- When are the busiest times at Southold Social?
- Friday and Saturday dinner service (6–8:30 pm) is the busiest window at Southold Social, 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.