Porter's On The Lane

It’s been a little over a year since Porter’s On the Lane opened, and in that time, it has become a fixture in Bellport Village’s dining scene. Owners Jenni and John Giannott and Mike and Tim Kelly have really outdone themselves in providing diners with a diverse menu showcasing Long Island’s fine seafood offerings.

Head Chef Dan Morgan takes great care in serving primo dishes using the freshest ingredients possible. Porter’s On the Lane has a cohesive menu with local seafood, steak, and a variety of salads and soups.On the particular Saturday evening we went there, their Soup of the Day was a delicious sounding lobster bisque.

            Mandi and I spent a cool Saturday evening dining on the front deck. The atmosphere was very relaxed, and the porch offered a great view of the sun setting over Bellport Lane. The service was very friendly and attentive, from our server to the busboys who brought us our bread and Pellegrino. We started off with sampling the West Coast Oysters from the raw bar with the Prince Edward Mussels. The West Coast oysters were incredibly fresh and crisp and tasted wonderful. I recommend dabbling a bit of Tabasco sauce on the oysters...absolutely delicious. The mussels were also fantastic, but then again, who isn’t a fan of mussels?  If you aren’t a fan of mussels, try the mussels at Porter’s. You’ll convert. The white wine, garlic, butter, and crème fraiche added a pleasing sauce to the mussels, which were absolutely addictive. Even the bread and butter were delicious and unique. The butter was not your typical plain butter- it was a soft, creamy garlic butter. 

            I sampled the Shrimp Scampi, a wonderful pasta dish perfect for a late summer evening. The seared jumbo shrimp were very fresh and the spinach, artichoke, and plum tomatoes all added a very healthy touch to the dish. Mandi had the filet mignon stuffed with brie and spinach, and according to her, it was a pleasing blend of flavors. The mashed potatoes accompanying the filet mignon were light and buttery.  

             One word can be used to describe dessert at Porter’s: wow. The Gianotts also own Carla Marla’s ice cream parlor across the street, and their prowess definitely shows in their creative and delectable desserts. The butter-toasted pound cake was decadent, buttery, and warm. The strawberries and cream were very fresh and the pound cake used in the dessert was very light. The Porter’s brownie came with a small sample of vanilla ice cream, and it was divine. The chocolate just melted in your mouth......mmmm. 

            Porter’s On the Lane also offers an extensive wine list as well as beer and spirits. They are also open for lunch Thurdays-Sundays from noon-4pm. Tuesdays are Chops n’ Claws nights, with a 3 course prix fixe menu for $29.95. On Wednesdays at the bar, there’s a Beers, Buckets, and Blues special with live music by Skip Bennett. There’s a Blue Point beer special and $5 bucket appetizers, so come on down! On Thursday nights, pianist Henry Hade of Movin’ Out plays live music from 7-10. Bar specials are offered Tuesday-Friday nights, and happy hour is on Fridays from 5-8 pm with $6 martinis and $3 drafts. Please note that Porters on the Lane will be changing to its fall menu on October 1^st. 

“It’s been a year and three months. It’s nice to have a full summer here and you know, we have experience with the village with Carla Marla’s,” Jenni Giannott reflected about Porter’s first year in Bellport. “We love our staff. They make it nice to come to work.” 

            For more information, visit www.portersonthelane.com or call (631) 803-6067. What's cool is that you can also place an online reservation via their website. Porter’s On the Lane is located at 19 Bellport Lane in Bellport Village.