montauk dining - village & fort pond

Montauk is noted for the freshest seafood, and for excellent presentations prepared by our local chefs.

668 The Gig Shack

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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

Anthony's Pancake and Waffle House

A Montauk classic, Anthony’s, on Main Street downtown, has been serving since 1952. Breakfast’s tried-and-true choices include French toast, omelets, eggs benedict, waffles, crepes, and fruit-filled pancakes, along with bagels and lox. Greek lunch specialties offer salads and gyros. Anthony’s also has soda-fountain favorites, so live it up and order an ice-cream soda, float, or sundae. Families are very welcome here. Takeout is available. Open daily at 7, year-round. No credit cards. 668-9705

Bird on the Roof

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, omelettes, 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

Coffee Tauk

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Montauk’s first coffee bar, at the corner of Elmwood and Edison in the village and a block from the beach, is the exclusive Hampton’s partner of Gimmee Coffee! Featuring the rare New Orleans Iced Coffee made from a 12 hour steeping process, a Fisherman’s Blend, a delicious brew available only in Montauk, and other brews as well as Tavalon teas. Along with beverages you can find a revolving assortment of pastries and gelato from “il laboratorio del gelato” expanding from their highly successful Manhattan location. Opens at 6:30am. All Major Credit Cards. 668-7007

East by Northeast

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East by Northeast has a tranquil view of Fort Pond, especially stunning at sunset. Their menu 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 for up to 200 guests. Wine dinners and music nights are special events at ENE. Open for dinner at 5:30 year-round. Major credit cards. 668-2872

Harvest on Fort Pond

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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. MC/VISA/AMEX, 668-5574

Last Hope Lagoon

Right on the ocean, in the Village, at the Royal Atlantic Beach Resorts. Dine indoors and enjoy their wine tasting bar, or just grab a snack at the shack and a cocktail at the bar on the oceanfront patio. Families are welcome and the service is friendly. Serving international cuisine with some 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. Major credit cards. 668-1511

Munch Box

Check into the Munch Box for a quick lunch, dinner, or late-night bite, from 11:30 till 11 at night, in season, 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, open daily year-round. No credit cards. 668-5009

Naturally Good Cafe

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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

MTK Cafe

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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 season, open from 8am – 9, at night. Credit cards accepted. 668-6852

Nick’s

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Nicks on the Beach is unique! With its oceanfront spot in the Village of Montauk it’s a restaurant, beach bar and nightclub. The restaurant upstairs features an outdoor deck and a sunlit atrium-like dining room both overlooking the ocean. Diners feast upon a medley of 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 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

O’Murphy’s Pub

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Celebrating 25 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 welcome the “wee ones” with an extensive menu and invites the whole family for good food and a casual, fun time. Also offered are Irish country dishes, the best Guinness in Montauk and a great “Martini Menu”. The early-dinner special is from 5:00 – 6:30, Tues - Sun, and includes soup or salad, entree, coffee and dessert. The two-dinners special, Monday only, for $31.95. 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

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

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

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 and 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, 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

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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 4–7 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

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. New this year – Dipping Dots Ice Cream and Italian Ices. Take out, eat in, or get it delivered, 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 4 

Shagwong

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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 41 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.

Trail’s End

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

Wok N Roll

Fishermen know Wok N’ Roll, above Plaza Sports on Main Street, as the place to bring a fresh-caught fish. The chef will take your haul and deliver a traditional Chinese dish. Where else but Montauk? The variety of menu choices, even if you don’t come with your own fish, include seafood, pork, chicken, beef, vegetarian and health-conscious dishes. A $6.95 lunch special. Eat in or on the terrace overlooking Main Street or order takeout. Sushi also available. Delivery with $15 minimum. Open year-round, 11:30 to 10:30, daily in season. Major Credit Cards. 668-6688