Ditch opens in Port Jefferson
The Korean chicken sandwich at Ditch in Port Jefferson. Credit: Hannah Brumley
Surf’s up in Port Jefferson — Bay Shore’s Ditch has expanded east, opening a new location of the beach-themed eatery in the waterside village.
Co-owners Tracy Smith and Alex Anderson opened the first Ditch in Bay Shore in 2023, its concept inspired by Ditch Plains Beach in Montauk, where Smith spent his summers growing up.
"It was a core memory for me," Smith said.
Ditch has opened in Port Jefferson. Credit: Hannah Brumley
The new space, formerly Spy Coast, has seating for 35 guests, including the bar. Coastal ambience comes into the decor through white oak shelving, reclaimed wood picture frames and a surfing-themed collage wall.
"Port Jeff being coastal made all the sense in the world," Smith said of the decision to expand to a second location.
Like in Bay Shore, the menu includes popular fried yucca poppers ($18.90) with guacamole; tacos from Baja-style fish ($4.79), al pastor ($4.58) and a Korean chicken sandwich ($20.03) with spicy kimchi.
Quench your thirst with zero-proof cocktails like the No-Jito ($6) made with fresh lime juice, apple juice, sugar syrup, mint and soda water. Cocktails, wine and beer abound.
Smith said he plans to add an expanded brunch menu starting mid-September.
Ditch, 140 Main St., Port Jefferson, 631.206.0420, eatatditch.com. Open noon to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, noon to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Melissa Azofeifa is a restaurants reporter with Newsday's FeedMe team. Having grown up on Long Island, she loves talking about food and its impact on culture. A graduate of Stony Brook University, she joined Newsday in the fall of 2024.
