Harbor Mist Restaurant

We have been driving past this gem of a restaurant on the way to or on the way from home for months and were deciding on trying it when the weather warmed up. On a Friday evening we were able to secure a reservation for an hour later. At first this troubled me because it's tough to eat anywhere near the water this time of year. We were greeted warmly by two nice girls at the hostess stand, and shown our table on the second floor, overlooking the water. The ambience is upscale and romantic, however, it plays down to dressy casual very well. Our server came quickly and offered us some cocktails, which were both very good- a pinot noir for me and a cosmo for my date.
With boats and white swans and the rippling of the water, you'd be hard pressed to find a better setting for a meal. Soft old standards by Sinatra and Dean played in the background while we dined and discussed our work week. Because we had not eaten here before, we tried several items from the app menu and tried one of their specials as well. To start, we had Tuna tartar, the lobster salad special, and the beet salad with goat cheese and blueberry mouse. Although the other two were delicious, the beet salad won the appetizer contest- hands down. For more, we chose the Thai Calamari and the Filet Tips-- both were excellent as well and gave us the right amount of food to share. We're never in a rush to eat, and the help came quickly and quietly filling a glass or removing a plate.
Excellent service and delicious food- that's a winning combination in my book. There is a bar downstairs with tv to watch the games and some outside seating that maybe next time we'll take advantage of. All in all, I'm looking forward to coming back and raising this rating a star!

Went here yesterday and had a great meal.  The Thai Calamari appetizer was absolutely phenomenal. Best calamari I think I've ever had.   As for the meals, we had Short Rib Croquette and Veal with Asparagus, Mushrooms, and artichoke.  Everything was cooked very well and was seasoned appropriately.  Would recommend to anyone.

I came here twice in one week, that's how much I missed their Salmon Burger. After some hours grinding it away in the Cold Spring Library, I made my way down the hill to Harbor Mist. Their's a bar on the main level with some out door tables, and then their's the upstairs where those who are lucky can be seated window side to view the harbor.

They actually give you a plate of hummus and some bread to start off. I kid you not the $13 Asian Glazed Salmon Burger will not disappoint, along with the fresh fries and cole slaw that comes with. I'd be lying if I said I came from Smithtown twice in a week just for the library cause the Salmon is the bait. The service is quick, food is excellent, prices are reasonable, and you have a wonderful view.