RESTAURANTS

  • Known to locals simply as “The Shack”, 668 The Gig Shack is among the preeminent downtown Montauk restaurants that stays true to its roots serving up surf cuisine with a unique international twist and a side of live music.

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  • Enjoy refreshing cocktails and fresh food in a laid back, open-air restaurant located on a rolling green hill that leads down to Lake Montauk. The perfect place to enjoy the sunset and let the kids run free.

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  • A casual seaside gem with a chic and festive ambiance fueled by long, lazy rosé-filled days and nights. The Duryea's experience embraces a time-honored tradition of clipboard orders placed at a cashier window while watching the yachts roll in with the tide.

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  • Montauk's favorite Seafood restaurant . Located on the water at the edge of the entrance to Montauk Harbor. Spectacular views, specialties, lunch dinner and drinks in a casual atmoshphere. Walk-Ins Welcome. Good For Groups. Good For Kids. Waiter Service, outdoor seating, ample parking. No Pets.

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  • If you’re looking to indulge in a feast with some friends, head to this spot. There are a few things to know about this Montauk eatery, their servings are huge and family style – so bring some bodies to share with.

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  • A local favorite just down the road toward Gin Beach, Inlet Seafood has been owned and operated by 6 longtime friends and fishermen for decades. Their idea was to cut out all the middle men and put the fish directly from their boats, to your plate.

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  • Joni prides herself today as a Montauk local. Each season Joni tweaks the extensive menu of creative breakfast offerings, pressed sandwiches, and artistic salads. Her ingredients are wholesome, organic (and when called for, "oh not so organic")  featuring a pulled-together medley of edible favorites - including delectable options for the gluten free-ers, vegetarians and vegans. The "all fresh fruit" smoothies and squeezed juices are worth queuing up for, as is the kids menu for mini dudes.

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  • This is the go-to spot to get a great cup of coffee or nitro cold brew in the mornings for a caffeine jolt of energy to explore Montauk for the day ahead!

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  • Do we serve the most mind-blowing steak you can find this side of the East River? Sure. But we’re so much more than that. Think of us like the classic surf and turf you remember had a baby that grew up to travel the world, then returned to Montauk to start a restaurant—but it took a break in between to study cobbling with Daniel Day Lewis.

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  • The Montauket has been around since the late 20's and has remained a classic time honored Montauk tradition ever since.  Family owned since 1959, The Montauket "the hill" (known by locals) is a place where all kinds gather to watch the sun set over Gardiner's Island.  

    From lobster rolls to fresh locally caught seafood  - from local beers to specialty drinks, the Montauket is a casual laid back spot to enjoy an afternoon and take in the sunset with live music.  

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  • Downtown Manhattan meets Montauk at Scarpetta Beach, the seaside sister of the iconic Manhattan restaurant. This soulful Italian hotspot delivers Scarpetta’s signature classics as well as seasonal dishes, fresh seafood selections, and a world-class wine list. The restaurant’s airy and modern aesthetic is infused with hues of the seaside. French doors open onto an outdoor deck, every table has a panoramic view of the ocean. A dining space for 24 is available for private groups.

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  • el Rrose Montauk marks owner Kristin Vincent’s exciting venture from the Lower East Side of Manhattan to the serene, seaside town of Montauk. Expanding her portfolio of stylish bars, Sel Rrose Montauk perfectly complements its Manhattan counterpart, attracting a chic crowd from the fashion, art, and avant-garde professional scenes who enjoy natural wines, cocktails, and fresh oysters.

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  • South Edison offers indoor & outdoor seating that reflects Montauk’s fun and casual atmosphere. Walk right off the beach and enjoy an eclectic menu packed with local seafood, farm-fresh produce and a wide selection of wines, beers, and signature cocktails. 

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  • “Serving legends, groms, and hodads since 1994.” This local Montauk food truck is a family-owned and operated business that goes back to 1994. Its location — where the sand meets the parking lot to famous surfing beach, Ditch Plains.

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