Waterfront & Outdoor Restaurants on Long Island's North Shore
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Water View & Waterfront Dining
Centerport
Mill Pond House
Mill Pond House nestled on the Mill Pond in Centerport offers fine dining with serene sunsets and picturesque views across to Centerport Harbor. Mill Pond's extensive lunch/dinner/weekend brunch menu includes steaks, seafood, raw bar and delicious fresh sushi options. A table on the heated covered year-round patio is a must and worth the wait.
- Tip: Enjoy cocktails with a view at the newly renovated Pond Bar and don't miss Monday Night Lobster Bake.
- Located at 437 East Main Street, Centerport, NY
Cold Spring Harbor
Harbor Mist
Harbor Mist is located within walking distance to the quaint village of Cold Spring Harbor. Fine coastal cuisine and spectacular views of the boat-filled inner harbor provide a memorable experience. Be sure to take a stroll across the street to Billy Joel Park to take a picture and even better if at sunset.
- Tip: Brunch is available on Saturday and Sunday. And between 4pm & 9pm on Mondays and Tuesdays you have the opportunity to get 50% off of your food bill.
- Located at 105 Harbor Road (25a), Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Huntington
Prime
Prime is a high end waterfront restaurant with docking available (reservations needed). Whether you come by boat or car, Prime is sure to impress. Hang out on the "fan tail" deck or on "the porch" for panoramic views of Huntington Harbor. Their menu includes “primers,” raw bar favorites, mizu sushi, steaks and chops, surf and turf, and home-made desserts.
- Tip: There is a separate dockside menu served waterside. Catch movies behind the cabana bar on Mondays during the summer. Jazz brunch is served on Sundays.
- Located at 117 North New York Avenue, Huntington, NY
Northport
The Whales Tale
Head to The Whales Tale for low key, casual waterfront fun and food. This "hideaway on a half shell", overlooks Britannia Marina with western views. A beautiful sunset is a sure thing and so is the fresh fish caught from local waters & brought up the dock each & every morning. Their famous tropical cocktails and farm to table produce is an added bonus to the menu. This is an easy place to become a regular.
- Tip: Specials on Monday - Thursday including Taco Tuesdays and Raw Bar specials on Wednesday.
- Located at 81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport New York 11768 in the Britannia Marina.
La Casa Cafe
La Casa Cafe is one of the few Long Island restaurants located right on the beach. It's a great casual place to bring the family and besides good food, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Long Island Sound and beautiful sunsets. Crab Meadow beach, boardwalk and playground adds to the fun of a summer night out.
- Tip: This is a seasonal restaurant and closes at the end of September so make sure to get there before the summer is over.
- Located at 445 Waterside Avenue, Northport, NY
The Purple Elephant
- Tip: This restaurant is known for its vegan cuisine. Also, it's great Happy Hour Mon-Fri!
- 81 Fort Salonga Rd. Northport 631.651.5002
Oyster Bay
Cooper Bluff
- Casual Bar - Food Trucks, specialty drinks, wine and local beer overlooking Oyster Bay
- 5 Bay Ave, Oyster Bay (Oyster Bay Marine Center)
Bayville
Walls Wharf
- Tip: Beach Front dining! Sun-Thur 12pm-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12pm-11pm
- 8 Greenwich Ave, Bayville 516.628.9696
Ocean at The Crescent Beach Club
- Tip: From weddings to every day dining this restaurant has it all. *Happy Hour: Thur. & Fri. 1/2 price drinks & apps 4-6:30pm
- 333 Bayville Ave, Bayville 516.628.3330
Breakers Sports Bar & Grill
- Tip: Gaze at Long Island Sound from the roof deck dining!
- 12 Bayville Ave, Bayville 516.628.9690
Shipwreck Pub
- Tip: Tiki Bar & Cafe, Casually Seaside Dining
- 10 Bayville Ave, Bayville 516.628.BOAT (2628)
Bayville Souvlaki
- Tip: Souvlaki's by the Sea! Grab a quick bite across from Charles Ransom & Stehli Beach
- 14 Bayville Ave, Bayville 516.628.1313
The Clam Bar at Bridge Marina
- Come by land or by boat, our famous waterside restaurant offers beautiful dining right on the water.
- 40 Ludlam Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709
Glen Cove
The Cove
- Tip: This dockside restaurant has it all including a Tiki Bar, expansive outdoor deck and DJ/Live Music... oh and they're open ALL YEAR!
- 74 Shore Rd, Glen Cove 516.676.1211
The Sunset Club at Tappen
- Beachfront restaurant on bar featuring live music, locally sourced seafood, fun cocktails and more
- 494 prospect avenue, Sea Cliff
The View Grill
- Casual beach dining - Opens May 16th 2019 for the season
- 494 Prospect Ave, Sea Cliff 516.801.6336
Port Washington
Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille
- Tip: A staple to Long Island's waterfront dining! Louie's has been around for years and should be your go-to when looking for great seafood.
- 395 Main St, Port Washington 516.883.4242
Port Jefferson
Ferryman's Grille at Danfords
- Offering fresh seafood and contemporary cuisine alongside waterfront views of the Long Island Sound.
- 25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson 631.928.5200 ext. 170
Bonus: Outdoor Dining
Huntington
Almarco Italian Grill 13 Wall St. 631.935.1690
Babalu 286 New York Ave (631) 683-4666
Besito Mexican Restaurant 402 New York Ave. 631.351.1010
Bistro Cassis 55 Wall St. 631.421.4122
Café Buenos Aires 23 Wall St. 631.603.3600
Christopher’s 8 Wall St. 631.271.0111
Crew Kitchen & Bar 134 New York Ave. 631.549.3338
Ichiz 301 W Main St. 631.470.0210
Finnegans 5 Wall St. 631.423.9696
Johnathan’s Ristorante 15 Wall St. 631.259.4989
Meehan’s of Huntington 371 New York Ave. 631.351.0831
New York Panini 9 Wall St. 631.271.3540
Pancho Villa’s 311 New York Ave. 631.549.0022
Primo Piatto 138 E Main St. 631.935.1391
Red Restaurant 417 New York Ave. 631.549.0100
Restaurant Joanina 35A Gerard St. 631.549.2727
The Rust and Gold 345 Main St. 631.629.4431
Spice Village Grill 281 Main St. 631.271.9700
Vaux Hall 26 Clinton Ave. 631.425.0222
Northport
Batata Café 847 Fort Salonga Rd. 631.754.4439
Bistro 44 44 Main St. 631.262.9744
Copenhagen Bakery 75 Woodbine Ave. 631.754.3256
Feed and Grain of Northport 73 Main St. 631.651.2684
Rockin Fish 155 Main St. 631.651.5200
Skipper’s Pub 34 Main St. 631.261.3589
Cold Spring Harbor
Sweetie Pies 181 Main St. 631.367.9500
Cold Spring Plaza Deli 15 Harbor Rd. 631.367.3533
Gourmet Whaler 111 Main St. 631.659.2977
Grasso’s 134 Main St. 631.367.6060