That same summer dinner that you threw on the grill while hanging out by the pool is in high abundance to carry you through the colder months on the North Fork.
Here are a few weekly deals to provide your burger fix, plus some scrumptious sides and sips to keep you satisfied.
Cliff’s Elbow Too, 1085 Franklinville Road, Laurel, 631-298-3262
On Sundays Cliff’s Elbow Too has a popular $8 burger special, which includes fries. Add extras for $1 like cheese, mushrooms, or choose the marinated beef option (which you shouldn’t pass up). Available all day Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.
Country Corner Cafe, 55765 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-6766
On Thursday nights you can create your own burger at Country Corner for $13, which includes fries, lettuce and tomato. You choose the type of meat (beef, breaded chicken, turkey, vegetable, black bean or Impossible Burger), cheese, toppings and bread. There are additional charges for premium items like bacon or sides like onion rings, and you can add on a cup or bowl of soup or salad ($3-4) or dessert for $4.50. Open until 7 p.m. on burger night.
McCall Wines 22600 Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-5764
Every Thursday and Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. get your hands on these grass-fed organic, home-grown burgers. Made from McCall-raised cattle — a wagyu Charolais breed — cooked medium to medium rare, these special patties come with or without Vermont cheddar cheese. Enjoy a side of fries, a pickle and chocolate chip cookies and order whichever McCall wine piques your fancy that evening.
This special evening event runs from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Burgers are $15, fries are $5 and cookies are $8. Reserve your spot at the highly acclaimed burger night here.
Love Lane Kitchen (240 Love Lane, Mattituck, 631-298-8989, lovelanekitchen.com)
End the start of your week at Love Lane over their LLK Burger made with antibiotic-free beef with a choice of cheese, plus lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun with garlic and herb fries. Switch out this beef for lamb, turkey or black bean and pair it with a glass of house wine or a beer on tap, right now try out the seasonal pumpkin.
This $24 deal runs all off-season until Memorial Day. Get in before the end of the night at 9.pm.
A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria (62300 Main Road, Southold, 631-876-5300, lovelanekitchen.com)
On your next open Wednesday night for $22 grab a seat at the bar from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and grab the A Lure Burger with your choice of a draft beer or a glass of house wine. This sweet and savory beef selection is topped with smoked mozzarella, bacon onion marmalade and house cut fries.
North Fork Table & Inn (57225 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-0177, northforktableandinn.com)
Try the Angel’s Envy signature cocktail paired with North Fork Table & Inn’s burger on Thursday nights. September is National Bourbon Month, the perfect reason to celebrate with bourbon and burgers. The restaurant is open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and this perfect pairing is just $30. Make a reservation at this link.
The Islander (63 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-1998, theislandersi.com)
Shelter Islanders are loyal to local convivial hub The Islander, where every Monday is Burger Night, starting at 5 p..m. Choose from a dozen different patty creations, a full half-pound of Greater Omaha Angus burger meat done up in a multitude of delicious options, like the Burnin’ Bandito (jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, salsa, sour cream and chipotle mayo), the Rancher (bacon, American cheesse and ranch dressing topped with a crispy onion ring) or the powerhouse, the Lineman (two half-pound patties with mayo and your choice of cheese). All come with burgers and fries, and you even get a buck off the regular price (from $17 to $24)
