Legends, North Fork Restaurant, 'Labor of Love,' On Market For $4.25M

NEW SUFFOLK, NY — An iconic North Fork eatery that's had longtime customers coming back for decades is on the market: Legends Restaurant, and the adjacent cottages in New Suffolk, are listed at $4.25 million, according to Compass.

Hal Zwick and Jeff Sztorc, of the Hamptons commercial real estate team of Compass, announced the exclusive listing recently.

The year-round, waterfront eatery is a favorite on the North Fork.

"For over 25 years, Legends has, literally, survived many storms to become one of the North Fork’s culinary mainstays for its delicious, eclectic cuisine and the warm, inviting atmosphere in both its dining room and pub area. One particularly exciting feature of Legends is that two completely separate and distinct dining experiences await each guest of Legends," the listing said.

“Owning legends has been an honor and a privilege,” said owners Diane and Dennis Harkoff. “It has been a labor of love, nurturing, and nourishing our guests for nearly 30 years. As a beacon for the North Fork community, we are humbled by how we have been embraced throughout the years. Impeccable food, delicious drinks, spirited conversations and good, old-fashioned fun. Dennis and I could not have done it without our guests' loyalty and without a whole lot of help from our very dedicated staff.”

Added Zwick: “Legends is a spectacular property in the heart of New Suffolk that has become available for sale for the first time in decades."

The offering has two parcels of land — the restaurant property facing the water and the adjacent rear property on Second Street comprised of a house, cottage and storage barn renovated in 2012, the listing said.

The setting is "absolutely unique" and accessible by boat and car from many different East End communities. The existing restaurant structure is a 3,000-square foot building constructed in 1960 on a .70-acre lot. It features an expansive wraparound bar, large dining rooms, walls of glass, a large commercial kitchen, ample walk-ins/storage along with an upstairs office, the listing said.

“Legends is a truly great investment property with a proven track record of impressive income. It is the only restaurant complex that will ever be for sale in one of the most scenic beach communities on the North Fork,” Zwick said.

To view the full Compass listing, click here.