Minnow at the Galley Ho: A Mediterranean Escape on the North Fork

By Kristen Oliveri 

If you’re skipping the Mediterranean this summer, Minnow at the Galley Ho in New Suffolk is the next best thing. Tucked away on the serene shores of the North Fork, this seafood-centric restaurant offers more than just a meal; it’s a transportive culinary experience rooted in sustainability, seasonality and soulful hospitality.

Minnow’s ethos is deeply local. Every dish celebrates the bounty of Long Island waters, with daily catches like fluke crudo, caught just that morning, or line-caught tuna brought in by one of the restaurant’s owners, fresh from the Montauk coast. 

Simplicity reigns in the best way here: whole fish grilled to perfection, vibrant pastas kissed with lemon and olive oil, and ingredients that speak for themselves.

The Italian and Mediterranean influence runs deeper than the menu. It’s in the pace, the gracious hospitality, and the intention behind every detail. From the housemade limoncello crafted with coconut water to the preserved lemon martini, made with organic farmhouse gin and a furikake rim for a bold, umami twist, no detail is left behind. 

The beverage director curates not only an exceptional cocktail program but one of the finest wine lists on the North Fork, with a thoughtful selection of organic, biodynamic, sustainable pours from Italy and France, sprinkled with local favorites. 

And Minnow doesn’t just talk the talk when it comes to sustainability. The restaurant is proudly plastic-free, a rarity in any hospitality setting. Every choice, from the materials on the table to the fish on the plate, reflects a commitment to the environment and the local community.

Dining at Minnow feels like summer on a plate:  relaxed yet refined, simple yet elevated.