Long Island Restaurants

1. Bostwick’s Chowder House

Bostwick’s Chowder House has been Hampton’s favorite chowder house for the last 18 years. The easy going vibe and beachy décor create pleasant, relaxed atmosphere .

It is all about great food – plates are paper and forks are plastic, but nobody minds when they dig into a steaming bowl of chowder, a lobster roll, a basket of fried clams or daily catch – swordfish, halibut, mako, tuna, or whatever ends up in the net. The beer is cold and cocktails are delicious and giant, so once you come to Bostwick’s you are sure to come back. During the winter, they close for the season.

277 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937, Phone: 631-324-1111

2. Mill Pond

Whether you choose to sit in the elegant indoor dining room, at the bar, or outside on the spacious terrace, Mill Pond in Centerport offers a wonderful view of Mill Pond and spectacular sunsets. This romantic spot is a great destination for delightful sushi, generous steaks, and a range of other delights.

Their weekend brunch is very popular and live music creates a lively, friendly atmosphere. Start with Three Beef Burger Sliders served with Vermont, American or Blue cheese, and then treat yourself with a superb Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna served with stir-fried vegetables in sweet soy and wasabi mayo. Their Monday fixed price three course dinner is an excellent deal. Mill Pond has an award-winning wine cellar.

437 E Main St, Centerport, NY 11721, USA, Phone: 631-261-7663

3. Navy Beach

If you like to feel sand between your toes while you are snacking, Navy Beach in Montauk is the place for you. The tables are placed literally on the beach, and the waiter has to go through the sand to bring your food. If you prefer to stay sand-free, you can eat in their elegant dining room with wall-to-wall windows, framed vintage bathing suits, and old faded photos of bathing beauties.

Chef Paul LaBue focuses on seafood and offers beautifully presented delights such as Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake as an appetizer or a range of sinfully good large plates such as Fire Roasted Sea Scallops cooked with Chorizo, Double Smoked Bacon, Dates, and Spiced Piquillo Tomato Sauce. There is a large selection of beers and imaginative cocktails.

16 Navy Rd, Montauk, NY 11954, Phone: 631-668-6868

4. Nantucket's

Nantucket's is a seafood restaurant in downtown Port Jefferson serving traditional American food and fresh fish and seafood. There are two cozy, pleasant dining rooms that can be reserved for private celebrations, but the best seats in the place are outside on their large patio shaded with large umbrellas. Chef Tara Weaver offers large portions of beautifully presented dishes prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients. The menu is large and diverse, with something for everyone. The chef’s specialty is a unique seafood Bolognese. The full bar mixes classical and modern, fresh-prepared cocktails, wine, and craft beers. Their signature cocktail is the Lobster Bacon Bloody Mary.

9 Trader’s Cove, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, Phone: 631-509-4848

5. Tullulah's

Tullulah's is a newly renovated restaurant in Bay Shore that is full of surprises. It looks and feels like a charming bistro when you get inside. You will see a long, sleek bar, but once you pass it and go behind the curtain you reach a spacious dining room with minimalist décor, leather banquettes, and a magnificent photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt.

The food is another surprise – a large number of imaginative sliders and delights such as risotto with suckling pig confit, venison with black barley, and duck with red beats. The menu is seasonal and depends on what is locally available. There is a nice assortment of craft beers and old-fashioned cocktails.

12 4th Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA, Phone: 631-969-9800

6. LT Burger Sag Harbor

It takes a first class chef and the ideal location in Sag Harbor to turn American quintessential comfort food – burgers and fries – into gourmet meals. LT Burger Sag Harbor is Chef Laurent Tourondel’s version of a fast food place – it consists of a quirky, brightly colored space with a fireplace, subway tiled walls, and a large orange counter with burgers made of Angus beef, tuna, fresh fish, or veggies.

They come with toppings such as wheatgrass and peppered bacon and are followed by another all-time favorite – shakes – but with flavors like French Toast or Death by Oreo. Inviting families for a meal, LT Burger has coloring books and kids’ special.

62 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, Phone: 631-899-4646