montauk dining - markets, confectionaries, bakeries, wine/beer/liquors

Montauk is noted for the freshest seafood, and for excellent presentations prepared by our local chefs. Unless otherwise noted, these restaurants are not open during the winter months.

Ben & Jerry's

On Flamingo Road at the Harbor. Experience the fun at Ben and Jerry's seaside. Celebrating their 20th year in Montauk serving the "best" all natural ice cream, frozen yogurt, fresh fruit sorbet and no sugar added ice cream. Serving fresh fruit smoothies, cappachillo coolers and sorbet splashes. Open seven days a week (in season). No credit cards. 668-9425

Dee-Licious Bagels

Just like the name promises, this shop across from St. Therese's Church on South Etna has a full array of bagels and spreads, as well as egg sandwiches and pastries at breakfast time. Also check out their new menu items, along with coffee, takeout sandwiches, drinks, and snacks to go. For special occasions, Deelicious Bagels can provide gift baskets, party platters, and decorated cakes. 668-4909

Four Oaks

At the entrance to Montauk Harbor on Flamingo and West Lake Drive, this deli serves up breakfast specials as well a lunch and dinner specials daily. Their home made fresh bagels, flagels and bialys go along fresh-roasted coffee to start your day. For a great break or for after the beach come here for homemade ice cream, smoothies and more. Take-out, or enjoy dining outside at the Outdoor Cafe. Open year-round, from 5am daily in season. Major credit cards. 668-2534.

Fudge N Stuff

A sweet tooth's dream, Fudge N'Stuff, on the Circle just off Main Street, is jam-packed with goodies, including 30 different kinds of fudge, and, yes, they'll slice you a taste so you can sample until you find your favorite. There's also an eye-popping assortment of old-fashioned penny candy, lollipops, gourmet jellybeans, and cotton candy, hot popcorn, nuts, and chocolate-covered pretzels by the pound. Or order an ice-cream cone, sundae, malt, or banana split, or an espresso or cappuccino. Cravings satisfied from 10 until 11, seven days in season. No credit cards. 668-4724

Finest Kind

Located in the beautiful stone building in the harbor, Joe Gaviola's new store presents a fine selection including 700 wines and an array of spirits for the most discerning palate. At Flamingo and West Lake Drive. 668-WINE

Gaviola's Montauk Market

Under the clock tower at the Montauk docks across from the Viking Ferry, Gaviola's is there for dawn-rising fishermen and late-evening snackers alike. Sandwiches to go, baked goods, produce, soups, salads, and beer as well as those extras needed for a great vacation day. Gaviola’s is open year-round; from 5am to 11pm in season, and from 6am to 9pm the rest of the year. All major credit cards, except Discover. 668-1031. Open Year round.

Herb's Montauk Market

Mention Herb's and many recall it's famous fried chicken. Order early to be sure to get yours. Herb's, on Main Street in the Village, also has great sandwiches, finger-lickin' barbecued ribs, rotisserie chicken, a fresh fruit salad bar, prime meats cut to order (including all-natural beef and chicken) and all the rest of the fixings a good old-fashioned deli can provide. They've also added a new hot bar serving their famous fried chicken by the piece along with side dishes. Giant heroes and specialty gift baskets may be ordered. Major credit cards. 668-2335

Marshall's

This Main Street service station has a handy convenience store, open for coffee and snacks, summer drinks, plus cool imported beers. Open from 7am-10pm, seven days, in season, and 6am-8pm, in the winter. Major credit cards. 668-2990

Montauk Bake Shoppe

Montauk Bake Shoppe, on the Plaza, where devoted customers line up for great coffee and morning sweets. Besides their Famous Jelly Croissant, there is the Cruffin, a muffin-crumb cake with cream cheese and the fruit of the day inside, muffins, cinnamon swirls, and other great choices. Artisanal breads range from a chewy ciabatta to the buttermilk loaf. Breakfast wraps and egg sandwiches available until 1, with iced espresso or cappuccino in the summer. Lunch, until 4 daily, with a choice of three soups, paninis, quiche and more. Wedding cakes a specialty. Open from St. Patrick's Day to Thanksgiving. From 6 a.m. No credit cards. 668-2439

Montauk Beer & Soda

Montauk Beer & Soda at 43 South Elmwood Avenue is stocked to the ceiling with every beverage you can think of, from soda to water to mixers, and a large selection of imported and domestic lagers and ales in six packs or kegs. They also carry BBQ gas, firewood, fire logs, charcoal, chips and ice; bring your packages that need mailing because they ship UPS as well. No credit cards, but a secure ATM is inside and delivery is available. 668-5400

Nelli’s Deli

On S. Euclid St. off Main Street in the Village, offers delicious Spanish take-out, and Italian specialty sandwiches. Get there early for breakfast burritos, warm baked goods, and great Columbian coffee, sworn by many to be the best cup in town. Lunch and dinner includes roasted chicken, seafood, and specials. Also tropical beverages, frozen treats, and frozen fruit pulp - must haves for summer drinks-plus cool imported beers. Open 6am-8pm year-round. No credit cards. 668-2323