montauk dining - village & fort pond

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.

Anthony's Pancake and Waffle House

Open Year Round

A Montauk classic, Anthony’s, on Main Street downtown, has been serving since 1952. Breakfast offers tried-and-true choices like French toast, omelets, eggs benedict, waffles, crepes, and fruit-filled pancakes, along with bagels and lox. Greek specialties – salads and gyros – are featured at lunch. Anthony’s has soda-fountain favorites, too, so live it up and order an ice-cream soda, float, or sundae. Families are very welcome here. Takeout is available. Open daily, 7am, year-round. No credit cards.

Chinatown II Restaurant

Open Year Round
The popular Chinatown I Restaurant on Newtown Lane in East Hampton has opened a restaurant on South Etna Street in the Village serving Chinese and Japanese Cuisine. The variety of menu choices include seafood, pork, chicken, beef and vegetarian. You will find all your favorite Chinese Dishes and also Sushi made from fresh local fish. You can eat in or take out. Delivery available. Open daily Monday-Thursday 11am–10:30pm; Friday–Saturday 11am–11pm; Sunday 12pm–10pm Major credit cards. 668-3999

East by Northeast - Open for dinner Friday through tuesday

Open Year Round
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Renovated for the 2009 season, East by Northeast begins with the tranquil view of Fort Pond,
especially stunning at sunset, and extends throughout the restaurant. East By Northeast boasts fresh Montauk seafood and shellfish, locally grown
produce, serious steaks and Long Island and New World wines. Enjoy a culinary journey from the Far East to the Northeast. Panoramic views, a stone wine room and comfortable bar and lounge make East by Northeast perfect for a casual dinner or any special occasion. At 51 Edgemere Street, attached to the Stone Lion Inn. They also hosts weddings and other special events or up to 200 guests. Wine dinners and music nights are special events at ENE. Open for dinner at 5:30 year-round. MC/VISA. 668-2872

Harvest on Fort Pond- open for dinner wednesday through sunday

Open Year Round
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The Harvest On Fort Pond has a well-deserved reputation as a friendly place with plenty of panache and tasty food. On Fort Pond at 11 South Emery Street, the Harvest has a lovely garden in which to dine al fresco. John Weston, the chef, prepares Tuscan fare served in family-style portions, emphasizing local seafood. Consider the Harvest when looking for a spot to host a wedding or other special event for up to 120 people. Dinner from 5 daily, in season. Major credit cards. 668-5574

Munch Box

Open Year Round
Check into the Munch Box for a quick lunch, dinner, or late-night bite, from 11:30am until 11 at night, in the summer, and grab a beer as well. Baskets of fried clams, scallops, and oysters are available to eat in or take out, as are gyros, fried or rotisserie chicken, burgers, heroes, and other sandwiches. On the Plaza in downtown Montauk, the Munch Box is open daily year-round. No credit cards. 668-5009

Naturally Good Cafe

Open Year Round
A healthy and delicious alternative, the Naturally Good Café is in the bright seagreen building at So. Essex and So. Etna. Order a breakfast tortilla, oatmeal, pancakes with fresh fruit, or a smoothie, chai, coffee, or tea, to have in the garden or take out. Homemade bread accompanies the soups at lunch, and the tuna sandwiches are made with the real thing. Salads and daily specials are offered. Stock up on natural food groceries, fresh vegetables and fruit, vitamins, homeopathic remedies, herbs, cosmetics, and sunscreen. Open year-round. Breakfast from 7 to 11 and lunch from 11:30 to 4, daily in season, with extended store hours. Major credit cards. 668-9030

O’Murphy’s Pub - open 7 days

Open Year Round
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O’Murphy’s is celebrating 24 years in the Village serving juicy burgers, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch and dinner, plus a large selection of dinner specials including steaks, chops, seafood, and pasta. O’Murphy’s welcomes the “wee ones” with an extensive menu and invites the whole family for good food and a casual, fun time. O’Murphy’s also offers Irish country dishes, the best Guinness in Montauk and a great “Martini Menu”. Serving lunch from noon daily, except Tuesday, and dinner nightly beginning at 5. Karaoke on Saturdays. Open year-round. MC/VISA. 668-5005

Pizza Village

Open Year Round
Pizza Village has staying power, and those who have been eating its pizza pies since 1957 know why. On Main Street and Embassy, this corner spot has three sizes of pies and a menu full of Italian family fare such as baked ziti, veal parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, and linguine with clam sauce. It’s a friendly place, where families are welcome to squeeze around the tables. Or order out. Delivery and catering available. Open from 11 to 11, daily in season. Open year-round. No credit cards. 668-2232

The Plaza

Open Year Round

Breakfast served all day in this Village eatery. Look through the wall of curved windows fronting this classic diner and you can imagine yourself a character in a movie, one of which has been filmed here (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). Enjoy a full menu of diner-style breakfasts and lunches, slouvaki and gyros; fountain shakes and drinks makes the menu complete. Open seven days a week beginning at 7am. Major credit cards. 668-9500

Primavera Pizza

Open Year Round
Across from the movie theater, just outside of town, fresh and homemade is the key feature here. Everything from Italian specialties like focaccia sandwiches made on home made bread & served with their own balsamic vinaigrette dressing, salads, soups, pizza and even tiramisu is made from scratch. Pizzas made in brick-lined pizza ovens. Open seven days, in season, 11-9 for lunch and dinner. Call for off season hours. Take-out only, but tables are provided on the grass outside. Primavera will also cater your event. Major credit cards. 668-1601

The Point Bar and Grill - open on weekends till football season is over

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This Main Street watering hole and eatery with big-screen sports on TV, features casual fare that includes wraps and burgers, mussels, and buffalo wings along with signature dishes, such as a 16-ounce steak, tuna steak, and fresh Montauk seafood. Appetizers and drinks are half price during a 5–7 Happy Hour, Monday through Friday (select items seasonal). The Point serves dinner daily, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. All the Major League baseball games can be viewed, and in the fall, you can catch the football games on The NFL Sunday Ticket. Major credit cards. 668-1500

Sausages Pizza and Pastabilities

Open Year Round
With free lunch, dinner and beach deliveries, the only thing separating you from a delicious Sausages pizza is a phone call. Along with a full dinner menu of pasta, seafood, oversized calzones and heroes, Sausages is now serving beer and wine. Stop by between Memorial Day and Labor Day to win monthly giveaways including bicycles, surfboards, TVs, cash, and much more. Take out or eat in, everything is fresh and homemade. Home of the famous Grandma Pizza. Sausages also caters. 781 Main Street. Open year round. Sun-Thurs, 11-10 and Fri-Sat, 11-11 MC/VISA 668-1144 

Shagwong - open 7 days

Open Year Round
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Say Montauk and think Shagwong – that’s how much of a Montauk anchor this restaurant and bar is. A Main Street establishment for over 40 years, the Shagwong is a favorite of locals and tourists alike. And it’s not just for the experience, it’s for the food. Serving lunch, dinner, and light supper fare until midnight, with a focus on American dishes and fresh local seafood. An early-bird special offered daily, check for hours. Dieters’ choices are on the menu. Open seven days a week, year-round. Take-out available. Reservations appreciated. Major credit cards. 668-3050

668 The Gig Shack

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Closed for the season. In the Village, serving delicious Global Surf Cuisine, from Lamburgini Sliders to Local Fish Tacos. Their in-house barbecue specializes in ribs and chicken. You can dine on the heated patio right on Main Street and enjoy the activity. Check out their espresso bar and gelateria/ice cream parlor, their bakery, and also their smoothies. Open 9am-10pm daily, in season. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Major credit cards. 668-2727

John Papas Cafe and Oceanfront Bar and Grill

Closed for the season. This famous East Hampton eatery has a Montauk branch right on the ocean, in the Village at the Royal Atlantic Beach Resorts. Dine indoors or on the oceanfront patio and enjoy all the same good food that has packed them in at the original restaurant on Main Street in East Hampton. Families are welcomed and the service is friendly. Serving international cuisine with Greek specialties, along with fresh local seafood, steaks, chicken, salads, and daily specials. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7am to closing, in season, and take out is available. Cocktails served inside or on the Oceanfront Patio. Major credit cards. 668-1511

Bird on the Roof

Closed for the season. At Bird on the Roof, you can have a meal and browse the beach boutique for clothes and accessories while you wait. This cool combo is in a standout A-frame on South Elmwood, with the big seagull painted on the roof, marking this Montauk landmark, which has been here for twenty-nine years. Hearty breakfasts of eggs Benedict with smoked salmon or prosciutto, omelets, frittatas, and pancakes topped with fruit are served all day. Lunch is added to the menu mid-day. Get the bird’s-eye view of town from the front and rear outdoor patios. Serving from 8 to 1:30 from May to October, seven days, in season. The shop stays open till 5. Major credit cards. 668-5833

Luigi’s

Closed for the season. The place to go when you’re craving the cozy friendliness of a reasonably priced Italian trattoria. Stop in this eatery on South Euclid Avenue, just one block north of the Village green, anytime, particularly before going to the nearby Montauk Movie, or after the flick for a drink, espresso, or dessert. Traditional Northern Italian dishes of veal, seafood, pasta, and steak, are on the menu, along with daily specials. The three course prix-fixe special is available nightly. Takeout available. Open nightly in the summer season. Calling ahead is recommended. MC/VISA. 668-3212

MTK Cafe

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Closed for the season. Located at 779 Main Street, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Traditional breakfasts are served with a little something extra, and lunch includes signature salads, soups, sandwiches, and entrees. Dinner offers seafood, specials, and so much more. Dine in their garden out in the back, on the sidewalk café and watch the action in the Village, or indoors. The Sports Bar will be covering European soccer, open till 2. In the summer, open from 8am – 9, at night. Credit cards accepted. 668-6852

Nick’s

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Closed for the season. Nick’s on the Beach is unique! With its oceanfront spot in the Village of Montauk it’s a restaurant, beach bar and nightclub. The beautiful restaurant upstairs features an outdoor deck and a sunlit atrium-like dining room both overlooking the ocean. Diners feast upon a medley of Cajun-inspired fresh seafood plus steaks, chicken, and more. A terrific location for private parties and weddings. Downstairs the outdoor Boat Bar features live music afternoons. The nightclub rocks with DJ’s spinning dance tunes every night starting at 11. Lunch and dinner served from Noon until 10. Drinks available all day until 4am...best frozen drinks anywhere! Major credit cards. 668-4800

Trail’s End

Closed for the season. Get the flavor of home-cooking and old-time Montauk at the Trail’s End, a 73-year-old special spot on Edgemere Road, just steps from the Village green. The restaurant presents delicious roasted turkey, Long Island duckling, steaks, seafood, lobster bisque, chicken or a pasta dish each night. Save room for the homemade desserts. Dinner service begins at 4:30, with a great early-bird-special from 5:30-6:30, in season, July and August; 4:30 - 6, off season. Open daily in season. MC/VISA/ Discover. 668-2133