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Rockin Fish On
A Roll
By The Foodies./ foodie@longislandernews.com
Rob Haddow’s Rockin Fish in Northport was well worth
the wait.
Haddow, owner of East Northport’s Crossroads Café,
opened his latest venture in Northport Village July 1 after
several months working with Northport Village officials to
launch what he describes as a “burger, oyster and brew
house.”
The space he created is warm and inviting, cozy and sophisticated
thanks to rich oak and brick. Classic rock on the sound system
adds to the laid-back atmosphere. There are plenty of nautical
accoutrements to be head, from fishing reels on the wall and
seafaring paintings.
On the brew front, it certainly promises to become a favorite
for beer connoisseurs. In addition to the standard selection
of bottled brews, Rockin Fish boasts an all-star lineup of
microbrews and craft beers to meet any discerning palate.
Many of the craft beers hail from New York. Can’t make
up your mind? Try a little of each – a flight of four
4 oz. beers goes for $9.
Haddow also dips into his collection of wines from the Crossroads
Café, bringing with him an impressive range of Napa
Valley reds, some dating back 25 years and ranging from $70-$550
a bottle. More current vintages in red and white are available
by the glass or bottle, as well as a half-dozen varieties
of Japanese sake.
Rob started us off with Watermelon salad ($5), which combines
Champagne-marinated red onions, Gorgonzola cheese and Raspberry
vinaigrette with the fresh summer staple. While highlighting
the bold flavors, the salad remains a light, refreshing favorite
with the regulars. Also check out the chilled seafood bar,
which includes Shrimp Cocktail ($14) and a variety of raw
oysters and clams on the half-shell. Keep an eye out also
for the Ahi Tuna Nachos, boasting fresh fish and zesty accents
served atop balanced wontons that are light, yet crunchy and
firm.
Main courses are varied, bringing in plenty of seafood, prime
steaks, lobster rolls, wraps and burgers. We had one of his
staples, a crispy Red Snapper ($25), golden-fried and served
whole and topped with cold tomato salsa and drizzled with
extra-virgin olive oil. Don’t be fazed by what sits before
you – remember, flake, don’t dig and you’ll
be enjoying tender and mildly fried white fish with much less
fuss than you imagined.
Rockin Fish
155 Main St., Northport
631-651-5200
www.rockinfish.net
Atmosphere: Homey, inviting neighborhood hangout
Cuisine: Burgers, NY brews, seafood and oysters
Price Apps $5-14; Entrees $19-$50 p.p.
Hours: Noon-11 p.m. Sun-Thurs,
Noon-Midnight Fri-Sat
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