Dark Horse Restaurant
♦ Farm to Table Fresh
♦ Exquisite Traditional Menu
♦ Renowned Gluten Free Menu

"On a prominent corner in the heart of Riverhead, this new brasserie offers a diverse American-Eclectic menu from chef Jeffrey Trujillo, with dishes such as lentil and potato stew and braised shank of lamb; the high-ceilinged art deco setting features walls of windows facing Main Street, black leather banquettes and stainless-steel chairs."

“...Most of the menu items are completely wheat free. Where wheat is a factor—rotelli for the chicken pasta, brioche roll for the burgers—gluten-free versions (homemade and quite good) are available. A gluten-free bread basket is available for the asking. All desserts—from and mousse to cakes and pies—are gluten free....”

Dark Horse Restaurant has been credited as Riverhead Chamber of Commerce's BUSINESS OF THE YEAR! Celebration will take place at the Chamber's Annual Awards Party, Friday January 21st at Hotel Indigo!

2010 Business Person of the Year: Dee Muma

“Riverhead officials have spent much of the past few years waiting for big development companies from the city to revitalize downtown with huge projects that encompass most of Main Street...”

“We jumped at the chance to be among Dark Horse Restaurant's guinea pigs when they opened their doors last night for invited guests to dine at the chic new eatery at the corner of Main and Peconic. I believe the opening of Dark Horse heralds a new era in downtown Riverhead...”

“...And judge the roasted-shell shrimp bisque delectable. Or sample some raw oysters and clams; maybe, grilled oysters. Nibble on an updated Cobb salad, minus the poultry but with red onion; or its brasserie counterpart, with chopped greens, roasted beets and blue cheese...”

“Dark Horse opened in September 2010. Located on the corner of Peconic Avenue and East Main Street, the restaurant is about as close to 'downtown' as it gets. Owner Dee Muma and Executive Chef Jeff Trujillo both come from neighboring Tweed's Restsurant and Buffalo Bar, after operating its off-premesis catering company, Dark Horse Catering, for the last...”