Essentials
FISH MARKET: A must if you like seafood. Fresh seafood at very low prices. Lobster, all kinds of fish, clams, mussels, etc, and delicious (pre-made) seafood salad. Fluke is great in summer!
8 locals recommend
Mastic Seafood
1051 Mastic RdFISH MARKET: A must if you like seafood. Fresh seafood at very low prices. Lobster, all kinds of fish, clams, mussels, etc, and delicious (pre-made) seafood salad. Fluke is great in summer!
For all of your grocery needs. They have a small natural food section as well. Great produce!
20 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
999 Montauk HwyFor all of your grocery needs. They have a small natural food section as well. Great produce!
King Kullen
405 William Floyd PkwyGreat for stopping by on the way to or from the beach!
Smith Point Beverage Inc
160 Margin Dr WBeer distributor, good for purchasing beer in bulk.
Southport Spirits
999-2 Montauk HwyFor spirits and wine.
Stop at The Village Cheese Shop in Mattituck after some wine tasting! Great cheese and olive oils.
26 locals recommend
The Village Cheese Shop & Café
105 Love LnStop at The Village Cheese Shop in Mattituck after some wine tasting! Great cheese and olive oils.
1426 Montauk Hwy
1426 Montauk HighwayGreat selection of beer!
Trader Joe's
400 Post Rd EA good staple.
Food Scene
Foo Sing Kitchen
1495 Montauk HwyDelicious chinese take-out - call ahead for pickup or ask for delivery.
Originally only a Chinese restaurant, they recently remodeled and added an extensive sushi menu to their selection - all very delicious.
Tony's
77 Northern BlvdOriginally only a Chinese restaurant, they recently remodeled and added an extensive sushi menu to their selection - all very delicious.
Order to pick up, or stay and eat. Our absolute favorite is the Grandma pie (get it well done) - great for picking up and enjoying at home. Another great pie is the white pizza with sausage.
Nino's Pizzeria & Cucina
201 Mastic Beach RdOrder to pick up, or stay and eat. Our absolute favorite is the Grandma pie (get it well done) - great for picking up and enjoying at home. Another great pie is the white pizza with sausage.
The best italian ices in all of New York. Huge selection of flavors, a must for summertime. NOTE: They moved to a new location in May 2015, across from Stop & Shop on Montauk Highway in Shirley.
Ralph's Famous Italian Ices & Ice Cream
990 Montauk HighwayThe best italian ices in all of New York. Huge selection of flavors, a must for summertime. NOTE: They moved to a new location in May 2015, across from Stop & Shop on Montauk Highway in Shirley.
Greek Bites Grill & Cafe
183 Montauk HwyExcellent falafel, souvlaki, gyro and Greek iced coffee.
The Bellport
159 S Country RdDelicious food in a cottage style house. Very cozy atmosphere.
Varney's Restaurant
2109 Montauk HwyAwesome mussels and soup. Get the mussels!
Mama Lisa Restaurant
1226 Montauk HwySolid italian. The pastas are all delicious.
La Volpe
611 Main StItalian - good.
Very good and close to the Tanger Outlet mall! Try calling in for reservations.
55 locals recommend
Farm Country Kitchen
513 W Main StVery good and close to the Tanger Outlet mall! Try calling in for reservations.
Craving Mexican? Stop here after shopping at Tanger Outlets to refuel.
8 locals recommend
FUNCHOS certified tacologist
1156 W Main StCraving Mexican? Stop here after shopping at Tanger Outlets to refuel.
Delicious seafood! Outdoor seating. Only 20 minutes away; near Tanger Outlet mall. If you love seafood and don't feel like cooking, this is a great place.
10 locals recommend
Buoy One - Riverhead
1175 W Main StDelicious seafood! Outdoor seating. Only 20 minutes away; near Tanger Outlet mall. If you love seafood and don't feel like cooking, this is a great place.
Great pies if you're in the area. The clam pizza is great. Casual dining with just a few seats.
28 locals recommend
Brunetti Pizza
61 Main StGreat pies if you're in the area. The clam pizza is great. Casual dining with just a few seats.
Best coffee in town. Great pastries. Reminds us of Brooklyn. :) Incl. organic products.
15 locals recommend
Tend Coffee
924 Montauk HwyBest coffee in town. Great pastries. Reminds us of Brooklyn. :) Incl. organic products.
Empanadas are excellent. Great for a snack, a meal, on the beach or off. More of a takeout place than dien-in. They have a wide selection of flavors.
8 locals recommend
EmpanadaVille
374 Neighborhood RdEmpanadas are excellent. Great for a snack, a meal, on the beach or off. More of a takeout place than dien-in. They have a wide selection of flavors.
One of our favorites in Long Island. Authentic Turkish cuisine run by a lovely family. Everything on the menu is great!
21 locals recommend
Turkuaz Grill
40 McDermott AveOne of our favorites in Long Island. Authentic Turkish cuisine run by a lovely family. Everything on the menu is great!
Best bagels in the area - great for mornings when you don't feel like cooking!
7 locals recommend
Freshy Fresh Bagels
917 Montauk HwyBest bagels in the area - great for mornings when you don't feel like cooking!
Buoy One
62 Montauk HwyGood seafood. 2 locations: Westhampton and Riverhead, both good.
RUMBA Inspired Island Cuisine & Rum Bar
43 Canoe Place RdMexican - seafood.
Out of the Blue Seafood
252 East Montauk HighwayGreat casual seafood restarant + seafood market.
Cowfish
258 E Montauk HwyGreat setting for a nice seafood meal.
Delicious sushi + festive hibachi. We've enjoyed all the sushi rolls we've ever had there.
6 locals recommend
Sumou
760 Montauk HwyDelicious sushi + festive hibachi. We've enjoyed all the sushi rolls we've ever had there.
If you feel like Korean, this is probably the best you're going to find in Long Island (run by Koreans). Not quite as good as Koreatown in Manhattan, but decent.
Ssambap Korean BBQ
2350 Nesconset HwyIf you feel like Korean, this is probably the best you're going to find in Long Island (run by Koreans). Not quite as good as Koreatown in Manhattan, but decent.
Delicious Thai food. Really good, better than most places in Manhattan even. The owner is really nice.
Raan Thai
203 Terry RdDelicious Thai food. Really good, better than most places in Manhattan even. The owner is really nice.
Moriches Bagel Deli Inc
329 Main StGood bagels.
Shopping
The Beer Store of Long Island
1426 County Rd 80One of our favorite places to find antique goods. Bring cash.
Enjoy a fun day at the mall! Full list of stores here: http://www.tangeroutlet.com/riverhead/directory
Tanger Factory Outlet Center
Enjoy a fun day at the mall! Full list of stores here: http://www.tangeroutlet.com/riverhead/directory
Sightseeing
The beach - it's why you came. Miles and miles of sand and ocean. East end of Fire Island. Accessible via a driveable bridge. Large parking lot ($15/day parking).
8 locals recommend
Smith Point
The beach - it's why you came. Miles and miles of sand and ocean. East end of Fire Island. Accessible via a driveable bridge. Large parking lot ($15/day parking).
Large visitor center and miles of nature trails along the Carmen's River. Great for hiking, bird watching, or bring your canoe or kayak.
23 locals recommend
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
340 Smith RoadLarge visitor center and miles of nature trails along the Carmen's River. Great for hiking, bird watching, or bring your canoe or kayak.
Great for catching the sunset. Also a small beach with very calm water (great for kids).
Shirley Beach
18 Grandview DrGreat for catching the sunset. Also a small beach with very calm water (great for kids).
Great for hiking, running, bird watching. Small beach on the bay at the end of the hike/run - just beautiful.
19 locals recommend
Terrell River County Park
43 Montauk HwyGreat for hiking, running, bird watching. Small beach on the bay at the end of the hike/run - just beautiful.
Gateway Playhouse
215 S Country RdPerformances and off-Broadway shows.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pelligrini is a winery (not a bar) and has an amazing setting.
16 locals recommend
Pellegrini Vineyards
23005 Main RdPelligrini is a winery (not a bar) and has an amazing setting.
Jamesport has my favorite Pinot Noir. Definitely worth a visit. (this is a winery, not a bar).
56 locals recommend
Jamesport Vineyards
New York 25Jamesport has my favorite Pinot Noir. Definitely worth a visit. (this is a winery, not a bar).
Shinn is the almost all organic winery. Great! (This is not a bar).
34 locals recommend
Shinn Estate Vineyards and Farmhouse
2000 Oregon RdShinn is the almost all organic winery. Great! (This is not a bar).
Winery: A visit to Lenz winery is a must since he is the winemaster of the region.
28 locals recommend
Lenz Winery
38355 NY-25Winery: A visit to Lenz winery is a must since he is the winemaster of the region.
Everything Else
Great grocery store - freshest bread in town and great produce.
8 locals recommend
Best Market Shirley
800 Montauk HwyGreat grocery store - freshest bread in town and great produce.
Right across from Trader Joe's. Double whammy grocery shopping, and right next to the mall!
54 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
90 E Putnam AveRight across from Trader Joe's. Double whammy grocery shopping, and right next to the mall!
Arts & Culture
Stylish contemporary American art museum. http://parrishart.org/
263 locals recommend
Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk HwyStylish contemporary American art museum. http://parrishart.org/