Long Island Waterfront Restaurants ‘To Dine For’
Anchor Down Dockside
This Mediterranean-style seafood eatery offers a very flavorful menu in addition to a raw bar and cocktails. 2479 Adler Ct., Seaford, anchordowndockside.com
Atlantica
The signature restaurant of Long Beach’s Allegria Hotel, Atlantica’s chic design and gourmet menu have made it a favorite among locals. It’s also one of the few New American restaurants on LI with an oceanfront view. 80 West Broadway, Long Beach, allegriahotelny.com
BayVue
A seafood house with more style and class than most, after recently reopening, this waterside dining spot is ready to please. 854 S Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, bay-vue.com
Buoy Bar
Situated along Miller’s Channel, this favorite is known for its mellow atmosphere and
delicious seafood and American-style grub. 72 Bayside Dr., Point Lookout, buoybarli.com
Dockers Waterside Marina and Restaurant
This waterfront restaurant offers a vast menu and catering options for your next party or celebration. The menu includes American dishes and seafood, include mouth-watering steak and lobster. 94 Dune Rd., East Quogue, dockerswaterside.com
Drift 82
This South Shore restaurant is beautifully adorned with marine life decor and offers an amazingly diverse menu featuring lunch, dinner, and dessert for those looking to end their stay with sweets. 82 Brightwood St., Patchogue, drift82.com
Fatfish
Innovative dishes and live music accompany a vast selection of local and international Mediterranean food and tapas that pair well with Great South Bay scenery. 28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore, fatfish.com
Harbor Mist
Panoramic views provide the perfect setting to sample a wide selection of prime meats and seafoods. 105 Harbor Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, harbormistrestaurant.com
Houser’s Bar
Houser’s has been serving up cocktails and surf ‘n’ turf for nearly a century, making
it the longest-operating restaurant on Fire Island. Its bayfront outdoor dining area
is unbeatable. 785 Evergreen Walk, Ocean Beach, housershotel.com
JT’s On the Bay
With regular live bands, this joint offers great dishes, including seafood, even better happy hour specials, and amazing vistas. 1 Curtis Rd., Blue Point, jtsonthebay.com
Lighthouse Waterfront Café
Featuring continental cuisines, this café offers traditional American and seafood dishes with a flair and a side of beautiful scenery. 76 Shore Rd., Glen Cove, glencovelighthouse.com
Louie’s Grille and Liquors
Serving wholesome food to Long Islanders since 1905, this grille offers traditional fare with an eclectic edge overlooking Manhasset Bay. 395 Main St., Port Washington, louiessince1905.com
Mill Pond House
With an award-winning selection of wine and a historical allure, it comes as no surprise that this charming colonial was Diners’ Choice for 2018. 437 E Main St., Centerport, millpondrestaurant.com
Ocean
Organic ingredients complement a seasonal New American menu at this aptly named restaurant along the beach. 333 Bayville Ave., Bayville, cometotheocean.com
Prime
The flagship restaurant of the Bohlsen Restaurant Group, this upscale, gourmet American eatery is designed to resemble a classic boathouse along the Charles River. 117 North New York Ave., Huntington, restaurantprime.com
Rachel’s Waterside Grill
Dining on the Nautical Mile has never been this good. Indulge in a masterfully curated seafood menu with your sights set on the ocean. 281 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport, rachelswatersidegrill.com
SALT
A laid-back atmosphere with an epicurean edge, SALT is a popular South Shore restaurant for its outdoor seating on the water and New American eats. 3100 Whaleneck Dr., Merrick, saltonthewater.com
Smuggler Jack’s
This waterfront restaurant and bar is open year-round serving delicious food and classy cocktails inside and on deck. 157 Forest Ave., Massapequa, smugglerjacks.com
The Clubhouse
With lit-up palm trees and a Caribbean-inspired menu, The Clubhouse brings a tropical twist to classic American eats right on the canal. 134 Clubhouse Rd., Bellmore, theclubhouseli.com
The Fifth Season
The seasonally inspired American menu features ingredients from both land and sea, inspiring flavors sourced from local farms, all within sight of the harbor. 34 East Broadway, Port Jefferson, thefifth-season.com
The Lakehouse
Classy and intimate, this eatery and bar has it all when it comes to waterfront dining and American eats. 135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, opentable.com/thelakehouse
The Snapper Inn
This historic riverside restaurant has been family owned since 1928 and offers delicious seafood options for lunch, dinner, or even an afternoon brunch. 500 Shore Dr., Oakdale, thesnapperinn.com
Tres Palms
Started by a group of free-spirited surfers, Tres Palms, overlooking Babylon Cove, embodies the hospitality and good food encountered throughout their travels. 16 East Ct., Babylon, trespalms.com
View Restaurant
Offering specialties from both waters and pastures, The View presents a tasteful dining experience with an artisanal touch. It lives up to the name. 3 Consuelo Pl., Oakdale, lessings.com
Villa D’Aqua
Reminiscent of northern Italy, this waterfront hideaway features authentic, gourmet Italian cooking by former Manhattanite Tom Ulaj and his experienced team. 2565 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore, villadaqua.com
Wall’s Wharf 
Renowned for their baked stuffed clams, Wall’s Wharf has been in business for more than 60 years thanks in large part to its amazing location. It offers seafood, sushi and American dishes. 18 Greenwich Ave., Bayville, wallswharf.com
Whale’s Tale
Off the beaten path, this hidden gem is proud to be known as a “locals’ secret” with incredible food made with fresh ingredients and stellar views of Northport Harbor. 81 Fort Sologna Rd., Northport, whalestalenpt.com
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