Riverhead Ciderhouse

It's loud and crowded which are usually deal breakers for me, but there's something special about this place. The cider is obviously great And the selection is tremendous. They also have local wine and beer and you can get a pretzel or some pizza and even fresh guacamole which is DOPE. There are board games you can play, there's live music, outdoor seating... It's just a great place.

We were just a pair of Brooklynites enjoying a quiet weekend in LI for 3 days. This Cider house was so good that we just HAD to go twice in a row, and would’ve stopped by for a third visit on our last day had it not been in the opposite direction of home. Nonetheless, we will be adding this place to the books— the cider flights were the main attraction and did not disappoint. The Raspberry and Honey Crisp are memorable. The chili was hands down the best we’ve ever had! Tasted like someone’s sweet grandma made it with so much love. The giant pretzel was made on demand (or maybe we got lucky and they were just coming out of the oven)— YUM! It was perfectly fluffy and a great portion for 2. Our stay was in Rocky Point, so a good 20 minute drive to them. First day we went was Friday around 5:30 and there was live music and a big crowd but with room to sit and enjoy every moment. Second day was Saturday around the same time, it had been raining all morning on and off. We thought it would deter more people from stopping by and boy, were we wrong! The place was PACKED. We stood at the bar with our drinks and pretzel, which was waiting in a hot plate area this time, so it definitely didn’t taste the same. We skipped the chili because I wanted to be able to actually sit and enjoy it. We took a growler to-go this time as a souvenir and called it early. And now we’re back in Brooklyn enjoying a sip of Honey Crisp while leaving this long and passionate review. Cheers!!!

Went there yesterday w/hubby & 5 friends. I told the man at the front that I had a reservation & that didn't matter: we had to find our own table. But that was the ONLY negative. I hadn't been here in 3 years. They've added a wine flight to their menu. Their pours are by far the largest you'll get anywhere. Four 1/2 glasses!! The white merlot was the standout for me. I tasted my husband's PB & J cider and cinnamon cider & they were both delicious. This was the only place on a Saturday that had music. We went to 3 other vineyards that day. Customer service here was great. As soon as I went to the bar, I was helped. Stop here for some great quality ciders & wine!

I went with my daughter & young grandchildren. We loved the dueling pianos. The food was pretty good. The wait for the food was unacceptably long. It took about 45 minutes to an hour to get the food. Good thing we were not very hungry when we got there and the kids were dancing to the music while we waited. There is very little seating that is not high stools. I had just had a knee replacement and was able to find the one & only comfortable couch & it was available. That was pure luck. I would recommend going there. It is fun for all ages. Just be prepared to wait for your food. My daughter loves this place and the pretzels are the best.

What a brilliant wee place. And by wee I mean huge! A one stop shop for all things local flights of cider, beer, and wine. And no better way to spend a chilly, windy, wet Long Is. afternoon. Super busy - but found somewhere to sit quickly and “The Perfect Strangers” band were AWESOME! Completely brilliant at Pink Floyd! Great ciders - the cinnamon one was a hit - but the Razzamatazz was like going back to my childhood iced lolly pop in Northern Ireland called “The Rocky Rasper”. Combined with scratch made guacamole and that giant pretzel - a fantastic find! Great spot! Do not miss this place.

Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Friendly staff, quick service and a wide variety of delicious cider beer and wine! Stopped by with some family who was visiting from out of town and had a great time. Such a big space with tons of seating inside and outside, not to mention the huge “Apple Shack” room with a separate bar and even more seating! They have board games to choose from and corn hole to play outside. Loved the pumpkin beer with a cinnamon rim and the cinnamon toast cider! Delicious pizzas pretzels and warm apple cider donuts to enjoy. Also love how they support other local businesses in the gift shop. We’ll definitely be coming back!!!