Chef Matty Boudreau draws on a rolodex of fishermen, growers and food producers for a seafood-centric menu at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Shinnecock sea scallops are marinated and then seared, and served with smashed celery root, winter mushrooms and wilted rocket at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

The front portion of the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead was built in 1905 by Henry Preston, Suffolk County's first sherriff, and houses the multiple-level restaurant, plus a clubby bar.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Patrons dine and sip at the bar accented with a portrait of Henry Preston at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Patrons dine in the upstairs dining room, one of three dining rooms at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Patrons dine at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Patrons dine in the downstairs lounge and wine cellar at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Falling-apart tender Crescent Farm duck confit with a kumquat chutney, farrotto and herbed artichokes is served at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Poached and chilled gulf shrimp served with green goddess and organic cocktail sauce at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

The house-cured slab bacon (a starter) is cured, air dried, poached and seared, and is served with a punchy tomato mustard seed jam at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Burnt Basque ricotta cheesecake with meyer-lemon curd at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

Credit: Daniel Brennan

Executive Chef Matty Boudreau poses for a portrait at the Preston House and Hotel in Riverhead.

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