Fat Fish in Bay Shore. Can’t beat the view and the food is good, but pricey.
Whalers in Bay Shore is on the canal, but it’s ok
The Lake House, also Bay Shore, is an A+ restaurant also on the canal
In Massapequa, Smuggler Jacks in also on a canal , lots of outdoor tables, and food is good.
I live in eastern Suffolk, so I've eaten at these restaurants:
The View - Oakdale (best overall, good food, somewhat poshy, get the corner table on the water)
Oakland's - Hampton Bays (poshy Hamptons restaurant, large dining decks, end of Dune road, pricey)
The Oar House - Patchogue (large waterfront dining, docks, good food, live music at times)
Lombardi's On the Bay - Patchogue (catering establishment, nice unobstructive views)
Sundays on the Bay - Hampton Bays (good bar vibe, some waterfront dining, docks, next to Oakland's)
Whaler's - Bayshore (more like a diner on the water, docks)
Fatfish - Bayshore (food's good, views good, nice place)
Harbor Crab - Patchogue (boat docks, food is average, bar gets busy)
Lakehouse - Bayshore (losing ground these days, still Ok for a place to eat on the water)
Drift 82 - Patchogue (laid back, waterfront tables more like a bar vibe, south most of Patchogue)
I find myself mostly at The View, Oar House or Oaklands. Call ahead to guarantee a table on the water. It's not always guaranteed or a long wait.
yes, cowfish! love this place. great food. great service. looks like they are closed on Saturday evenings in September for private events (weddings, i guess).
Edgewater
https://www.edgewaterrestaurant.com/
Cowfish
https://cowfishrestaurant.com/
Rumba (don't use the valet)
https://rumbahamptonbays.com/
Sundays on the Bay
https://www.sundaysonthebayrestaurant.com/
The food is excellent at all of these places.
Sorry not south shore but I went to Prime in Huntington last night for my anniversary. Timed my outdoor reservation perfectly for sunset and it was gorgeous. Pricey but (mostly) worth it.
I also like Lakehouse, Buoy Bar, and Bayhouse.
The vibes are very much a scene of thirst trap photo taking Instagram wannabe influencers with tacky outfits and tackier fillers. Nino's is a joke. Yes, let's spend $38 on "lobster" pasta and loud music so we can watch some of the other patrons give each other lap dances. While you're at it, go to Dirty Taco and enjoy your overpriced tacos with shitty store bought tortillas and sweet n sour mix margs served in a plastic cup with decor that brings Ed Hardy and Juicy Couture.
They don't sell pizza by the slice...
I choose my experience a little further down at Butler's Flat where I'm not overpaying for mediocre food and a scene.
Old school clam bar ambience: Jeremys. Food quality is good if you like raw and fried seafood. The opposite of fancy but good view of the canal and boats coming thru it
Nickys in Bayshore. Restaurant at the end of the marina
North shore I'd do walls wharf in Bayville. You can sit at a table on the sand. Yes it's the bay but it's beautiful on a good night
Not South Shore unfortunately, but definitely try Prime in Huntington. The view is amazing and the food and cocktails are superb. Also fantastic is Harbor Mist in Cold Spring Harbor. It is small and intimate with very affordable prices.
While not on the ocean, the Buoy Bar or the Point Lookout Clam Bar in Point Lookout are on one of the channels off Jones Bay and get great sunsets. Food is great as well.
And if you wanna get off the island, head to ‘The Water Club’ on 34 street along the FDR Drive in Manhattan. Or, head to Jersey on the waterfront with a view of Manhattan with ‘Molos’ or ‘Fleming’s.’ Just bring the big credit card lol
As you know, the South Shore of Long Island is kind of long but if you are looking for the western edge and are okay with a more beach casual, than formal, atmosphere, try Five Ocean. It's right on the beach at the end of the Long Beach Boardwalk. You can walk the boardwalk or the shoreline after dinner and take in the sunset.
[https://www.fiveoceanlongbeach.com/](https://www.fiveoceanlongbeach.com/)
Fat Fish in Bay Shore. Can’t beat the view and the food is good, but pricey. Whalers in Bay Shore is on the canal, but it’s ok The Lake House, also Bay Shore, is an A+ restaurant also on the canal In Massapequa, Smuggler Jacks in also on a canal , lots of outdoor tables, and food is good.
Sit outdoors in lake house and reserve table for two facing the water.
This is a great list tbh. Probably exactly what I’d say. Bay shore has an awesome restaurant scene.
I live in eastern Suffolk, so I've eaten at these restaurants: The View - Oakdale (best overall, good food, somewhat poshy, get the corner table on the water) Oakland's - Hampton Bays (poshy Hamptons restaurant, large dining decks, end of Dune road, pricey) The Oar House - Patchogue (large waterfront dining, docks, good food, live music at times) Lombardi's On the Bay - Patchogue (catering establishment, nice unobstructive views) Sundays on the Bay - Hampton Bays (good bar vibe, some waterfront dining, docks, next to Oakland's) Whaler's - Bayshore (more like a diner on the water, docks) Fatfish - Bayshore (food's good, views good, nice place) Harbor Crab - Patchogue (boat docks, food is average, bar gets busy) Lakehouse - Bayshore (losing ground these days, still Ok for a place to eat on the water) Drift 82 - Patchogue (laid back, waterfront tables more like a bar vibe, south most of Patchogue) I find myself mostly at The View, Oar House or Oaklands. Call ahead to guarantee a table on the water. It's not always guaranteed or a long wait.
“Oar house” 😂.
Why do you say lakehouse is losing ground?
Here for The Oar, it’s so delicious
>Lombardi's On the Bay I second Lombardi's On the Bay.
Mill pond house in Centerport
It’s not on the south shore, but I’m also recommending it. Very nice place, food is pretty good too. Surprisingly good sushi.
Cowfish
I think this place closed or is closing soon
They’re open through winter, they should be good to go. Good option.
yes, cowfish! love this place. great food. great service. looks like they are closed on Saturday evenings in September for private events (weddings, i guess).
The View in Oakdale.
the view has the best ambiance and good food
Not South shore but La Plage in Wading River.
Just ate there and I concur.
Crabby Amy's in Seaford. Also TOBAY beach has one or two restaurants
The Snapper Inn Oakdale is always a decent option
Jordan’s in island park
Jordan’s is cheap frozen crap
The Lakehouse
Lake house you can't actually see the water from your table except for like a few tables. Might as well not be on the water.
Lake house has really gone downhill in all respects, disappointing as I used to love it
Was just there. Food is pretty good (portions are massive) but service/decor is really lacking.
View in Oakdale
Edgewater https://www.edgewaterrestaurant.com/ Cowfish https://cowfishrestaurant.com/ Rumba (don't use the valet) https://rumbahamptonbays.com/ Sundays on the Bay https://www.sundaysonthebayrestaurant.com/ The food is excellent at all of these places.
Salt in Merrick
Food is decent at best.
View is all that’s good. Food is not good
ITA kitchen in east moriches
This
Sadly they tend to phone it in on the food and jack up the prices because of the location
Exactly this. Lakehouse was great last we went, though the comments here make it sound like even that’s gone by the wayside.
Been a minute since I’ve eaten there but I hope it’s not accurate they were one of the rare exceptions
View in oakdale
Bayside in East Islip
What is the budget?
Sorry not south shore but I went to Prime in Huntington last night for my anniversary. Timed my outdoor reservation perfectly for sunset and it was gorgeous. Pricey but (mostly) worth it. I also like Lakehouse, Buoy Bar, and Bayhouse.
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Harbor crab Patchogue
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The vibes are very much a scene of thirst trap photo taking Instagram wannabe influencers with tacky outfits and tackier fillers. Nino's is a joke. Yes, let's spend $38 on "lobster" pasta and loud music so we can watch some of the other patrons give each other lap dances. While you're at it, go to Dirty Taco and enjoy your overpriced tacos with shitty store bought tortillas and sweet n sour mix margs served in a plastic cup with decor that brings Ed Hardy and Juicy Couture.
Wow, and I thought I had feelings about things!
You're not wrong. Take my upvote.
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They don't sell pizza by the slice... I choose my experience a little further down at Butler's Flat where I'm not overpaying for mediocre food and a scene.
Freeport. Lots with different ambience and menus.
And you get to try new restaurants every year because most go out of business there in a season or two!
Now that's a Fact 
Nautical Mile is great for waterfront drinks, but good food is few and far between.
Old school clam bar ambience: Jeremys. Food quality is good if you like raw and fried seafood. The opposite of fancy but good view of the canal and boats coming thru it
Nicky's in Bay Shore.
Great view, horrible food
Nickys in Bayshore. Restaurant at the end of the marina North shore I'd do walls wharf in Bayville. You can sit at a table on the sand. Yes it's the bay but it's beautiful on a good night
Bella vie in bayshore great food but the waterfront is a nice lake. A bit pricey, totally worth it.
Not South Shore unfortunately, but definitely try Prime in Huntington. The view is amazing and the food and cocktails are superb. Also fantastic is Harbor Mist in Cold Spring Harbor. It is small and intimate with very affordable prices.
The restaurants at TOBAY Beach are actually both good. One more casual than the other
The view and Oakdale and then walk over to the wharf for a drink
While not on the ocean, the Buoy Bar or the Point Lookout Clam Bar in Point Lookout are on one of the channels off Jones Bay and get great sunsets. Food is great as well.
And if you wanna get off the island, head to ‘The Water Club’ on 34 street along the FDR Drive in Manhattan. Or, head to Jersey on the waterfront with a view of Manhattan with ‘Molos’ or ‘Fleming’s.’ Just bring the big credit card lol
As you know, the South Shore of Long Island is kind of long but if you are looking for the western edge and are okay with a more beach casual, than formal, atmosphere, try Five Ocean. It's right on the beach at the end of the Long Beach Boardwalk. You can walk the boardwalk or the shoreline after dinner and take in the sunset. [https://www.fiveoceanlongbeach.com/](https://www.fiveoceanlongbeach.com/)
Buoy Bar Pt Lookout.
Lakehouse!
Jordan's Lobster Farms in Long Beach, You could also check out restaraunts on the Freeport Nautical Mile, there are tons there.
Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore
You’ll definitely find more on the north shore
Peters Clam Bar. Island Park
Otto’s on Freeport’s Nautical Mile. Whale’s Tale in Northport. Thyme or Gatsby’s Landing in Old Roslyn.
The Clam Bar at the Bridge Marina in Bayville is on the North Shore and it’s good.