Nookies

Nookies is the kind of place that makes Greenport feel like a destination. Tucked inside the Silver Sands Motel, it channels classic 1950s diner nostalgia—chrome accents, cozy booths, and an open kitchen humming with energy—then flips the script as night falls. Mornings here are about pillowy biscuits, hash browns crisped to perfection, and smoked fish that tastes like the bay itself. But after dusk, the lights dim and Chef Finn O’Hara’s Brooklyn pedigree shines: local seafood stars alongside inventive takes on comfort staples, from tempura scallion 'bloomin onions' to roasted fish with brothy beans. The cocktails surprise; desserts like chocolate pudding linger in your memory. Locals treat Nookies as their regular haunt for breakfast or dinner, while travelers at Silver Sands find it a happy accident—a gathering spot where everyone feels in on something special. Reservations are smart; serendipity is rewarded. This is where Greenport’s old soul meets a new culinary heartbeat.