The story
Arlo Kitchen & Bar, located at 1036 Fort Salonga Road in Northport, New York, has earned Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for 2025 — a distinction that places it among a select tier of restaurants worldwide recognized for the depth and breadth of their wine offerings. For a dining destination on Long Island's quieter North Shore, that kind of recognition signals something worth seeking out.
The restaurant's identity is rooted in American cuisine, delivered in the relaxed but considered atmosphere the name suggests — a kitchen and bar where the food and drink are taken seriously without the formality that can keep guests at arm's length. The Wine Spectator honor reflects not just a well-stocked cellar, but a genuine commitment to pairing thoughtful American cooking with wines chosen to complement it.
Fort Salonga sits off the beaten path, but Arlo Kitchen & Bar has built a reputation that draws guests from across Long Island and beyond. A Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is earned through consistent excellence — it's the kind of credential that turns a first visit into a habit.
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