Awards & Press
Honored as a Top Restaurant in the United States-Zagat U.S. Survey 2009
Finally, a restaurant with a view worth visiting in Port Jefferson proclaims patrons about this “don’t miss” New American that recently relocated from Greenport, bringing an “impressive” “eclectic” menu that “varies with the produce of the season;” it’s become “the place to be on weekend nights.-Zagat Long Island Survey 2009/2010
Meticulously prepared New American cuisine is the main event at The Fifth Season.-Newsday/Peter Gianotti April 10, 2009
The Fifth Season is a restaurant for all seasons… -New York Times Dining Review/Joanne Starkey January 23, 2009 Read More
Chef Erik Orlowski’s fine Long Island clam chowder turns the New England style to LI with local clams, cream, potatoes, bacon, onions and thyme [making it] a place to chow down on chowder.-Newsday/Peter Gianotti October 24, 2008
The Fifth Season…a Long Island Restaurant with Socially Responsible Food and Seasonally Motivated New American Cooking-Newsday/Joan Reminick August 21, 2008
The Fifth Season moves into first place highlight[ing] dining out in the busy downtown [of Port Jefferson].
-Newsday Dining Review/Peter Gianotti July 25, 2008 Read More
It was all we could do not to stand up, spoon in hand, smile on face, and give a standing ovation. Finally, someone on this big ol’ island has got it all right. Finally! Top Notch -Bon Vivant Social Dining Review July 24, 2008 Read More
There is no signature dish at Fifth Season; the frequent transformation makes each menu a signature in itself. Come taste the current dishes before they’re gone with the changing of the seasons.-Great Restaurants of Long Island 2008
27 Food 21 Décor 24 Service
Top New American, Top Food, Top Service
Chef Co-Owner Erik Orlowski brings “flair, imagination” and a “great knowledge of local produce” to his memorable new american dishes.
-Zagat Long Island Survey 2007/2008