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Vine Street Cafe, Shelter Island, NY

Vine Street Cafe

4.7
4.7
1872 Reviews
$50 and over
American
41 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chef/Owners Lisa & Terry Harwood opened Vine Street Cafe in 2003. Located on South Ferry Road, just 1.5 miles from the South Ferry. Chef Terry works with area farmers, fishermen & vineyards and features their natural bounty on his seasonal menus. We make everything in house and Lisa's desserts, ice creams and fruit crisps are no exception. Recently, we opened a small market behind the restaurant. This is where you pick up take-out orders while stocking your home pantry. Specialty catering is available along with ready fresh meals such as meatballs, chicken salad, bread, smoked ribs, BBQ Sauce and a selection of artisan pastas. Reservations are highly recommended year round.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Terry Harwood
  • Neighborhood
    Shelter Island
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot fills up very quickly during the summertime, especially on weekends. Please carpool or use car services whenever possible.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,872 people are saying

Vine Street Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Suffolk

    Good for special occasions

  • Suffolk

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vine Street Cafe offers an "excellent experience" with standout dishes like Miso Salmon and Veal Chop. Known for its "delicious food" and "wonderful service", the restaurant boasts a "cozy and airy" ambiance. Consistent quality and "friendly, attentive" staff make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

1,872 Reviews
  1. Lisa VIP

    New York City62 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service nice although they didn't listen to my order on several things.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Vine Street because of the special atmosphere, typically professional service, and good food. As usual, I had a delicious meal last night (calamari salad and mussels...even the margarita was good), though my husband's (and friend's) pricey veal chop were too tough to chew. he should have mentioned something to the waiter when first trying it, but was too nice to complain. (In fact, he left some of the unchewable pieces on a side plate and the person clearing the table asked if he wanted to take it home. No!) Then a bottle of sparkling water was dropped on the floor right behind my chair and my coat on the back of my chair and feet got very wet. Though the floor was mopped immediately and napkins were given to me to dry off, my friend had to suggest that the remaining water be wiped up. When I saw my husband and friend hadn't eaten most of the veal chops, I mentioned something to the original waiter when he returned with the check; he was accommodating by taking off something for the poor quality, which was thoughtful. I'll be back at Vine Street, for sure, but won't be ordering meat.

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  3. Carol Koscheka VIP

    Charleston36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to try Vine Street Cafe for Easter Brunch. We usually go for dinner, but thought this would be a change of pace. It was a very nice Brunch. The food was fantastic as always.

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  4. Ellen

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous evening. Attentive service, great food & cozy ambience. The only complaint was that the heat was on too high ! ( we were sitting by the wall and the baseboard heat was intense).

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  5. Wes

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best quality food around. Good size portions. Friendly service. $265 for two persons with salad, entree and two nice glasses of wine each.

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  6. hamptonsmama VIP

    Naples16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, service was superb thanks Eden!

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  7. Elijah

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed myself quite a bit. And the sister restaurant, Cove Hollow Tavern, is great as well!

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  8. Jeanne

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to dine on Shelter Island Delicious dinner.

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  9. Beth

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant! Highly recommend the Miso Salmon, and Warm Calamari Salad.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and wonderful service. One of our favorite places for dinner in the area.

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FAQs

Vine Street Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 749-3210.

Vine Street Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1872 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Vine Street Cafe

41 South Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Shelter Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our parking lot fills up very quickly during the summertime, especially on weekends. Please carpool or use car services whenever possible.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Terry Harwood
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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