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THE A LIST: MAIN DISH
OCEANFRONT RESTAURANTS
NAME LOCATION STYLE NOTES
allegriahotelny.com New American The signature restaurant of the Allegria Hotel, Atlantica’s chic design and gourmet
1 Atlantica 80 West Bwy., Long Beach,
menu have made it a favorite among locals.
2 Boardwalk Café 2600 Ocean Pkwy., Jones Beach
State Park, Wantagh American
Located in the heart of the Central Mall, this new sit-down restaurant that opened in 2018
is the more upscale casual dining option across the boardwalk from the beach’s main
snackbar.
3 Casino Café 1 Trustees Walk, Davis Park,
casinocafefireisland.com American
Despite the name, there is no gambling at this lone restaurant in the easternmost
community on Fire Island, but there is plenty of great eats to go with the unobstructed
view of the waves crashing on the beach.
4 Ditch Witch 9-, 23 Ditch Plains Rd, Montauk Food truck
Technically, this isn’t a sit-down restaurant, but the Ditch Witch may be the most
famous food truck on Long Island, and its prime real estate at the Montauk surfing hot
spot is second only to the amazing eats, ranging from breakfast burritos and salads to
sandwiches and great coffee.
Beach, dunedeckclub.com Bar and grill This exclusive resort does have some availability for the public to make reservations at
5 Dune Deck 379 Dune Rd, Westhampton
its restaurant, but club members make for stiff competition for a spot.
6 Hurricane's Bar
& Grill
25 Cayuga Walk, Ocean Bay Park,
fireislandhotel.com
American
Beach
Although it doesn’t offer a direct view of the ocean, this cozy poolside bistro is just steps
from the oceanfront beach.
7 The Landing at
Jones Beach
Jones Beach State Park West
Bathhouse, Ocean Parkway,
Wantagh, landingatjonesbeach. com
Fine dining
The menu is New York-centric, featuring local beers, wines, and seafood as well as
locally sourced vegetables. Highlights include Duck Empanadas, Blue Point Oysters,
Pulled Pork and Honey Lime Sea Bass.
8 The Lobster Roll 1980 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett,
lobsterroll.com Seafood
This must-stop roadside eatery for those heading to and from Montauk is close enough
to the ocean that patrons can smell it, although the Atlantic is not visible from this spot
known for its eponymous menu highlight.
9 L’Onda Lounge 80 West Bwy., Long Beach,
allegriahotelny.com New American
Serving up light bites and sharing plates with a side of stellar views is this chic lounge
with menu options ranging from oysters and crab cake sliders to their surf-and-turf roll
and fish tacos.
10 Maliblue Oyster
Bar
1500 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach,
maliblueoysterbar.com Cafe/raw bar Delicious food, adult beverages served in fish bowls, live music, and dancing combine for
a perfect place to kick back.
Massapequa American This venue offering live music featuring top cover bands is only open 6-11 p.m. Saturdays.
11 The Ocean Club Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway,
Music begins at 7:30 p.m.
12 Rip Tides 11561 1 Edwards B.vd., Long Beach,
facebook.com/pg/RIPTIDES1156 Beach fare
Debuting in 2016 right on the Long Beach boardwalk, this surf shack-style eatery is as
casual as it is colorful with a menu ranging from classics such as clam strips and BBQ
burgers to inventive avocado BLT tacos and Philly cheesesteak egg rolls.
13 Sand Castle on
The Ocean
106 Lewis Walk, Cherry Grove,
fireislandsandcastle.com
Seafood, steak,
and pasta
Executive Chef Noelle Grant serves up innovative and delicious culinary creations
drawn from a wide variety of cuisines with an emphasis on seafood in this LGBT resort
community.
saltshackny.com Seaside grill This new popular locale specializes in live music, frozen drinks, and a menu offering
14 Salt Shack 100 Ocean Pkwy, Babylon,
healthy eats as well as pub fare.
15 The Shack Building 1, Atlantique, facebook.
com/theshackatlantique Bar and grill
This surf shack lives up to its name, but is more than just a typical beach concession
stand. This place has an outdoor seating area in the sand, full bar, live music, and stays
open late. Although it doesn’t have ocean views, it’s close enough to hear the waves.
16 Shoregasboard 1 Riverside Blvd, Long Beach Various
Technically, this isn’t a restaurant, this is a food truck market where patrons can scoop
up a wide array of mobile eats ranging from smoothies and salads to kosher deli fare
and pulled pork, but unlike most food truck spots, oceanfront picnic-table seating is
available.
lisloppytuna.com Seafood Come for the burgers, wraps, and crab cake sandwiches for lunch, stay for their inventive
17 The Sloppy Tuna 148 S Emerson Ave, Montauk,
cocktails such as the chum bucket as the place turns into a nightclub come nightfall.
18 Tiki Joe's Smith
Point
1 William Floyd Pkwy., Shirley,
tikijoesbeachclub.com American
The menu offers a range of burgers, some with an island flare, as well as salads, pastas,
apps, and, of course, lobster rolls. Wash it all down with their signature mixed drink, the
shark attack at dawn.
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Tiki Joe's
Cupsogue
906 Dune Rd., Westhampton
Beach American The menu here is the same as at their Smith Point location.
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