# Enology Wine Bar & Bistro > A wine-first destination in Saint James, New York. Enology Wine Bar & Bistro pairs a curated global and Long Island wine program with artfully crafted small plates and warm, guided hospitality. Founded by Dr. Dimitrios "Jimmy" Kilimitzoglou. Tagline: Savor the Experience. ## About Enology Wine Bar & Bistro is an upscale but approachable wine bar and bistro on the North Shore of Long Island. The cellar spans iconic producers and emerging vineyards, with a strong focus on Long Island and sustainable wines, poured by the bottle, the glass, and the half glass. The kitchen serves small plates built to harmonize with the wine. The team acts as intuitive wine guides for collectors and newcomers alike. The space also hosts private events, tasting classes, and seasonal series. ## Location and Contact - Address: 412 N Country Rd, Saint James, NY 11780, United States - Phone: (631) 517-0277 - Email: hello@enologywinebar.com - Private dining and events: (631) 250-3980, welcome@enologywinebar.com - Region: Saint James, Smithtown, Suffolk County, North Shore Long Island - Reservations: OpenTable and by phone ## Hours - Sunday: Closed - Monday: Closed - Tuesday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Wednesday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Thursday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Saturday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Happy Hour: Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m. (Special holiday closures may apply. See the contact page for current hours and special days.) ## Key Pages - Home: https://enologywinebar.com/ - Menu (food, cocktails, beer, spirits, and the full cellar list): https://enologywinebar.com/menu/ - Reservations: https://enologywinebar.com/reservations/ - Order Online (pickup at the restaurant; small plates, sweets, and pours from the bar and cellar): https://enologywinebar.com/order/ - Events: https://enologywinebar.com/events/ - Happy Hour (Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m.): https://enologywinebar.com/events/happy-hour/ - Blanc & Franc Brunch Series (select dates): https://enologywinebar.com/events/blanc-and-franc-brunch-series/ - Wine Tasting Classes: https://enologywinebar.com/events/wine-tasting-classes/ - Trivia Night: https://enologywinebar.com/events/trivia-night/ - Live Music: https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music/ - About: https://enologywinebar.com/about-us/ - Gallery (the room, the plates, and the pours): https://enologywinebar.com/gallery/ - Guest Reviews (every Google review the restaurant has received, published as written): https://enologywinebar.com/reviews/ - The Art of the Pairing (wine education): https://enologywinebar.com/the-art-of-the-pairing/ - Private Events: https://enologywinebar.com/private-events/ - Private Event Menus & Buyout Packages: https://enologywinebar.com/private-events/packages/ (three tiers, priced per person: Basic Private Event $65, Mid Tier Private Event $85, Full Restaurant Buyout $105+) - Contact and Hours: https://enologywinebar.com/contact/ - Neighboring towns we serve (drive times measured from each town center): - Smithtown, about 5 minutes / 2.5 miles: https://enologywinebar.com/smithtown-wine-bar/ - Nesconset, under 10 minutes / 3.2 miles: https://enologywinebar.com/nesconset-wine-bar/ - Stony Brook, about 10 minutes / 3.4 miles: https://enologywinebar.com/stony-brook-wine-bar/ - Hauppauge, about 10 minutes / 4.4 miles: https://enologywinebar.com/hauppauge-wine-bar/ - Kings Park, about 15 minutes / 6 miles: https://enologywinebar.com/kings-park-wine-bar/ - Setauket, about 15 minutes / 7.4 miles: https://enologywinebar.com/setauket-wine-bar/ - Gift Cards: https://enologywinebar.com/gift-cards/ - Rewards: https://enologywinebar.com/rewards/ - Careers: https://enologywinebar.com/careers/ - Guest Feedback: https://enologywinebar.com/feedback/ - Journal: https://enologywinebar.com/blog/ - Privacy Policy: https://enologywinebar.com/privacy/ - Accessibility Statement: https://enologywinebar.com/accessibility/ ## Offerings - Curated wine selection: crisp whites, bold reds, elegant roses, and sparkling, from global and Long Island producers. - Artfully crafted small plates designed to pair with the wine. - Signature cocktails, craft beer and cider, and a full spirits list (vodka, gin, tequila and mezcal, rum, bourbon, rye, scotch, brandy, and digestifs). - Private events and buyouts: tastings, corporate functions, milestone celebrations, and showers. - Wine education: tasting classes and structured pairing experiences. - Gift cards and a rewards program through Toast. ## Audience North Shore Long Island locals, wine enthusiasts and casual explorers, date-night couples and groups, event hosts, and regional wine-country travelers. ## What Is Coming Up - Live Music with Greg Antonelli (Thursday, November 5): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-greg-antonelli-november-5/ 6 to 8 p.m. Live music as the easy backdrop to a glass of something good and a table full of people you like. - Live Music with Emy McB (Thursday, November 12): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-emy-mcb-november-12/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - A Saturday Afternoon with Germany and Austria (Saturday, November 14): https://enologywinebar.com/events/a-saturday-afternoon-with-germany-and-austria/ 1 to 2:30 p.m. Germany and Austria, and not just Riesling. Six high quality wines, and the reasons each one made the cut. Seats are limited. $69 per guest, or $89 with a cheese plate. $69 per person, or $89 with a cheese plate. - Live Music with Austin Merullo (Thursday, November 19): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-austin-merullo-november-19/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Greg Antonelli (Thursday, December 3): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-greg-antonelli-december-3/ 6 to 8 p.m. Live music as the easy backdrop to a glass of something good and a table full of people you like. - A Saturday Afternoon with Catena (Saturday, December 5): https://enologywinebar.com/events/a-saturday-afternoon-with-catena/ 2 to 3:30 p.m. Six Catena wines from the high vineyards of Mendoza, led by Lindsay Gulics of Winebow, just in time for the holidays. Limited to 20 guests. $69 per guest. $69 per person, wine and light bites. - Live Music with Mark Hubbard (Thursday, December 10): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-mark-hubbard-december-10/ 6 to 8 p.m. Warm, easy live music beside a good glass and a few of our small plates. Nowhere to be, nothing to rush. - Live Music with Nick Picarella (Thursday, December 17): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-nick-picarella-december-17/ 6 to 8 p.m. An easy evening set with a good glass in reach and the kitchen sending out its small plates. - Live Music with Austin Merullo (Thursday, January 7): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-austin-merullo-january-7-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Emy McB (Thursday, January 14): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-emy-mcb-january-14-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Nick Picarella (Thursday, January 21): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-nick-picarella-january-21-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. An easy evening set with a good glass in reach and the kitchen sending out its small plates. - Live Music with Greg Antonelli (Thursday, January 28): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-greg-antonelli-january-28-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Live music as the easy backdrop to a glass of something good and a table full of people you like. - Live Music with Mark Hubbard (Thursday, February 4): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-mark-hubbard-february-4-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Warm, easy live music beside a good glass and a few of our small plates. Nowhere to be, nothing to rush. - Live Music with Austin Merullo (Thursday, February 11): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-austin-merullo-february-11-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Emy McB (Thursday, February 18): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-emy-mcb-february-18-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Nick Picarella (Thursday, February 25): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-nick-picarella-february-25-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. An easy evening set with a good glass in reach and the kitchen sending out its small plates. - Live Music with Greg Antonelli (Thursday, March 4): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-greg-antonelli-march-4-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Live music as the easy backdrop to a glass of something good and a table full of people you like. - Live Music with Mark Hubbard (Thursday, March 11): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-mark-hubbard-march-11-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Warm, easy live music beside a good glass and a few of our small plates. Nowhere to be, nothing to rush. - Live Music with Austin Merullo (Thursday, March 18): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-austin-merullo-march-18-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Emy McB (Thursday, March 25): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-emy-mcb-march-25-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Unhurried live music that sits just right beside a good pour and a table full of the people you like best. - Live Music with Nick Picarella (Thursday, April 1): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-nick-picarella-april-1-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. An easy evening set with a good glass in reach and the kitchen sending out its small plates. - Live Music with Greg Antonelli (Thursday, April 8): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-greg-antonelli-april-8-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Live music as the easy backdrop to a glass of something good and a table full of people you like. - Live Music with Mark Hubbard (Thursday, April 15): https://enologywinebar.com/events/live-music-with-mark-hubbard-april-15-2027/ 6 to 8 p.m. Live music as the easy backdrop to a glass of something good and a table full of people you like. ## Journal Articles Every article the restaurant has published, newest first. - German Wine Is Not Just Riesling, and It Is Not Sweet (Wine Education, 2026-09-21): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/german-and-austrian-wine-beyond-riesling/ Grüner Veltliner, Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder and Blaufränkisch, explained in plain English. Plus our November 14 class in Saint James, NY. - One Seating, Six Wines, and a Room That Did Not Want to Leave (Event Highlights, 2026-09-21): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/inside-our-september-benefit-dinner/ A course by course look at the September benefit dinner for the Suffolk County Dental Society at Enology in Saint James, NY, and the six wines poured alongside it. - The Night the Kitchen Never Turns On the Fire (From the Kitchen, 2026-09-21): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/the-raw-and-the-refined-october-2/ One night only at Enology in Saint James, NY: a full menu built without heat, plus Nick Picarella unplugged. Friday, October 2, 5 to 10 p.m. - Planning a Holiday Party People Actually Want to Attend (On Hospitality, 2026-09-11): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/holiday-party-saint-james/ Booking a holiday party on Long Island's North Shore? A practical guide to timing, headcount and format, from the private events team at Enology in Saint James. - Four Glasses at Once: How to Use a Wine Flight (Wine Education, 2026-09-11): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/how-to-use-a-wine-flight/ A wine flight is the fastest way to learn what you actually like. How flights work at Enology in Saint James, NY, how to taste across four pours, and which to pick. - What to Pour at Thanksgiving, and Why It Works (Wine Education, 2026-09-11): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/thanksgiving-wine-pairing-guide/ A practical Thanksgiving wine guide from Enology in Saint James, NY. What to pour with a table full of competing dishes, how much to buy, and what to skip. - Old World vs. New World Wine, Explained (Wine Education, 2026-08-03): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/old-world-vs-new-world-wine/ What Old World and New World mean on a wine list, how the same grape changes across them, and how to use the split to order better. - Three Stories About Us in Long Island Wave (Enology News, 2026-07-31): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/enology-in-long-island-wave/ Long Island Wave published three pieces on Enology in Saint James: the wine program, a summer wines class, and the September benefit dinner. - The Front Patio, and How to Get a Table on It (On Hospitality, 2026-07-31): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/the-front-patio-in-season/ Enology's front patio is open through the warm months, weather permitting, with the full menu and wine list. How seating works, and how to ask. - What the Letters on Our Wine List Mean (Wine Education, 2026-07-31): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/what-the-letters-on-our-wine-list-mean/ The S, O, B and V on the Enology cellar list mean sustainable, organic, biodynamic and vegan. What each one certifies, and what it does not. - A Benefit Dinner Worth Clearing Your Sunday For (Event Highlights, 2026-07-29): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/wine-pairing-fundraiser-september-20/ Inside the September 20 benefit dinner at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY: one seating, a course-by-course pairing, and why the phone is the only way in. - Bordeaux, Explained: Left Bank, Right Bank, and the Blend (Wine Education, 2026-07-21): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/bordeaux-explained-left-bank-right-bank/ A plain-English guide to Bordeaux: why it blends, what Left Bank and Right Bank mean, and how the grapes express themselves. From Enology in Saint James, NY. - Getting to Know Pinot Noir Before Our September Class (Wine Education, 2026-07-18): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/getting-to-know-pinot-noir/ What makes Pinot Noir special: its range at the table, its elegant fruit, and how it shifts from Burgundy to the Willamette Valley. A primer from Enology. - Your Guide to Fall Wine Classes in Saint James (Event Highlights, 2026-07-15): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/fall-wine-classes-saint-james/ The fall lineup of wine tasting classes at Enology in Saint James, NY: Bordeaux on October 17 and Germany and Austria on November 14. Themes and seats. - An Evening at Enology: What a Wine-First Restaurant Means (On Hospitality, 2026-07-12): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/a-wine-first-restaurant-in-saint-james/ What to expect from an evening at Enology, the wine-first restaurant in Saint James, NY: curated pours, small plates, and unhurried hospitality. - Summer Nights at Enology: Your July Lineup (Event Highlights, 2026-07-09): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/summer-nights-at-enology/ Summer evenings at Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY: live music nights, wine tasting classes, Happy Hour, and trivia all July long. - How to Order Small Plates Like a Regular (From the Kitchen, 2026-07-06): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/how-to-order-small-plates/ A field guide to ordering small plates at Enology in Saint James, NY: how many to get, what to start with, and the plates our regulars never skip. - Farm to Glass: Why Local Sourcing Is the Whole Point (From the Kitchen, 2026-07-01): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/farm-to-glass-local-sourcing/ How Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY builds its menu farm-to-table: local family farms, local fish, and small plates with a story behind them. - Wine Bar or Restaurant? At Enology, the Answer Is Yes (In the Cellar, 2026-06-29): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/wine-bar-or-restaurant/ Is Enology a wine bar or a restaurant? Both, by design. How the wine bar and bistro in Saint James, NY blends a serious cellar with a serious kitchen. - Live Music and a Glass of Wine: North Shore Evenings (Event Highlights, 2026-06-24): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/live-music-north-shore-evenings/ Live music nights at Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY: unhurried sets, curated pours, and evenings worth lingering for on the North Shore. - Long Island in a Glass: The North Fork on Our List (Long Island Wine, 2026-06-18): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/long-island-in-a-glass-north-fork-wines/ The North Fork and Long Island wines pouring at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, from Paumanok and Lieb Cellars to McCall and Sparkling Pointe. - What Actually Happens at a Wine Tasting Class (Wine Education, 2026-06-10): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/what-happens-at-a-wine-tasting-class/ Curious about wine tasting classes on Long Island? Inside an Enology class in Saint James, NY: six themed wines, a guided evening, and zero pretension. - How We Guide You Through the Cellar List (In the Cellar, 2026-06-04): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/how-we-guide-you-through-the-cellar-list/ How the team at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY helps you navigate the Cellar List, from a first glass to a bottle worth saving. - How to Host a Private Event at a Wine Bar (On Hospitality, 2026-05-27): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/private-events-at-a-wine-bar/ Planning a private event in Saint James, NY? Enology hosts wine tastings, corporate dinners, showers, and celebrations, from intimate groups to full buyouts. - Small Plates and Great Pairings: The Kitchen Meets the Cellar (The Art of the Pairing, 2026-05-20): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/small-plates-great-pairings/ Wine pairing ideas from Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, matching our small plates with bottles and glasses from the Cellar List. - The Smart Way to Do Happy Hour in Saint James (Event Highlights, 2026-05-13): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/happy-hour-guide-saint-james/ Happy Hour at Enology in Saint James, NY: Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., bar seats only, with reduced pricing on plates, wine, beer, and cocktails. - Inside Our Wine Classes at Enology (Wine Education, 2026-05-06): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/inside-our-wine-classes/ What to expect at a wine class at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY, from guided flights to the Saturday Cabernet session, no experience required. - Date Night in Saint James: An Evening Built for Two (On Hospitality, 2026-05-01): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/date-night-in-saint-james/ Why Enology Wine Bar & Bistro is the date night restaurant of choice in Saint James, NY: shared plates, guided pours, and a room made for conversation. - Girls' Night Out on Long Island, Elevated (Event Highlights, 2026-04-29): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/girls-night-out-long-island/ Planning a girls' night out on Long Island? Why the group table at Enology in Saint James, NY beats the loud bar: shared plates, great pours, real conversation. - Start with Sparkling: Bubbles by the Glass at Enology (In the Cellar, 2026-04-22): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/start-with-sparkling/ Why a glass of sparkling is the best way to begin at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, from Cava and Prosecco to Champagne and North Fork rose. - Gifts for the Wine Lover Who Has Everything (On Hospitality, 2026-04-15): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/gifts-for-wine-lovers/ Gift ideas for wine lovers on Long Island: digital gift cards, wine tasting classes, and evenings at Enology in Saint James, NY they will actually remember. - Bold and Big: The Reds Worth Lingering Over (In the Cellar, 2026-04-08): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/bold-and-big-reds/ A guide to the bold red wines at Enology Wine Bar in Saint James, NY, from Barolo and Brunello to Napa Cabernet, and the plates that match them. - Where to Celebrate a Birthday Dinner on Long Island (On Hospitality, 2026-03-25): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/birthday-dinner-long-island/ Planning a birthday dinner on Long Island? Why a wine-first table at Enology in Saint James, NY beats the usual, for two guests or a private celebration. - An Evening in Saint James: How to Do Our Town Right (Local Guide, 2026-03-11): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/an-evening-in-saint-james/ Looking for things to do in Saint James, NY? A local evening itinerary from the team at Enology: historic charm, a slow walk, and a wine-first dinner. - Uncorking the Story of Enology (Event Highlights, 2026-03-01): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/uncorking-the-story-of-enology-a-conversation-with-jimmy-kilimitzoglou/ A conversation with founder Jimmy Kilimitzoglou on heritage, design, and the wines that earn a place on the Enology list in Saint James, NY. - How to Order Wine Without Overthinking It (Wine Education, 2026-02-18): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/how-to-order-wine-without-overthinking/ Ordering wine at a wine bar does not require expertise. A no-stress guide from Enology in Saint James, NY: what to say, what to ask, and what to skip. - The Most Romantic Table on the North Shore (On Hospitality, 2026-02-04): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/most-romantic-table-north-shore/ Looking for a romantic restaurant on Long Island? Why the candlelit, wine-first room at Enology in Saint James, NY sets the standard for a night for two. - Highlights from the Winter Tasting Class 2025 (Event Highlights, 2025-12-23): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/highlights-from-the-winter-tasting-class-2025/ A recap of our December Winter Tasting Class at Enology in Saint James, NY: the wines we poured, the pairings, and resources to keep exploring at home. - The Human Element of Hospitality (On Hospitality, 2025-09-01): https://enologywinebar.com/blog/the-human-element-of-hospitality/ How Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James, NY approaches service: intentional, attentive, and personal, the human element that completes every visit.