Dockside Dining on Long Island

Wall’s Wharf
18 Greenwich Ave., Bayville 516.628.9696
Come to the beautiful Wall’s Wharf in Bayville. With the stunning water views of the North Shore and large selection of seafood dishes, this is the restaurant to frequent if you’re looking to dine dockside in Nassau. There’s the sesame crusted ahi tuna, pan-seared scallops, tarragon creole mustard free-range chicken and many more delectable dishes to choose from. They now have an open sushi bar on select days. Looking for 
a more casual dining experience? Choose from their selection of delicious quesadillas, sandwiches and 
burgers; this place has it all. Go to wallswharf.com for more information and full menu. 

Tropix on the Mile 
395 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport 
516.623.8767
If you’re looking for a great dance spot after dinner, Tropix is a favorite among locals on the nautical mile. Indulge in a juicy burger, Seafood pizza or their famous “Fish Tacos with Waffle Fries” on the docks all the while overlooking the water.  Or, if you’re looking to chill with a drink, lounge in their outdoor patio that will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to South Beach.  Come and see what Tropix has to offer and dance night away.  Go to tropixonthemile.com or follow them on Facebook for upcoming events. 

The Oar Steak & Seafood Grill
264 West Ave, Patchogue
631.354.8266
A favorite go to place on the south shore, The Oar Steak & Seafood is great for all ages.  With their weekly live bands and great happy hour menu and drinks, all you have to do is pull up and get ready to party.  Dine on the deck and dive into a “Pepper Sear Ahi Tuna Salad” or some “Broiled Mahi Mahi.” Not sure what to get?  Stick with a classic… Lobster Roll.  The Oar has been around for many years but it’s still the freshest catch in Patchogue.  For more information,  go to theoar.com.

Fatfish Wine Bar & Bistro
28 Cottage Ave., Bay Shore 
631.666.2899
The motto here is “From Sea to Table” with their large selection of seafood dishes.  Not your typical dockside restaurant; they offer an array of tapas like the minted lamb chops, lemon and thyme roasted chicken wings and empanada’s; or select from the delectable seafood tapas; Oysters Rockefeller, saffron mussels and many more to choose from.  If tapas isn’t for you, indulge on one of their main selections such as the spiced pork chop in a red onion spiced brandy sauce, or the Cedar River Farms filet mignon with a pancetta cabernet butter sauce.  Any dish you decide on at Fatfish will be the right choice.  Sit and enjoy a memorable meal while soaking up the breathtaking water view of the bay.  Or just visit to enjoy some drinks—my personal favorite, the twizzler Martini—and live entertainment which is provided everyday.  Fatfish is the place to see this summer!  For more information and for a full menu list visit fatfish.info.  

Beacon
8 West Water Str., Sag Harbor 
631.725.7088
Located above Sag Harbor Cove Yacht Club, The Beacon has beautiful waterfront views of the Sag Harbor Bay.  Enjoy seafood dishes like the sesame crusted tuna, halibut baked to perfection with sun-dried tomatoes or the Lobster rigatoni with aged cheddar.  For the meat lover, pork chop milanese and grilled prime NY strip.  If you’re looking fortraditional cuisine with a unique twist, The Beacon should be on your go-to list.  Their beautiful plate presentation alone will have you going back to see what they come up with next.  The Beacon will not disappoint.  For a full menu, go to beaconsagharbor.com

Harvest on Fort Pond
11 S. Emery Str., Montauk
631.668.5574
If you’re traveling to the east end of the Island and looking for a picturesque low-key fine dining establishment, Harvest on Fort Pond in Montauk is a must stop.  With beautiful waterfront views of the Fort Pond, Harvest offers traditional cuisines of the Mediterranean with family style portions.  The chef incorporates ingredients from their very own herb and vegetable garden.  Indulge on the swordfish picatta with sautéed spinach and capers, bruschetta with mixed seafood or the Pork tenderloin, apricot apple chutney with watercress pine nut salad and Spanish Prosciutto.  Harvest on Fort Pond may be off the beaten path in Montauk, but surely offers an unforgettable dining experience.   Go to harvestfortpond.com for the full menu and restaurant information.  

Rumba
43 Canoe Place Rd., Hampton Bays 631.594.3544 
This island inspired restaurant will temporarily transport you to another destination while enjoying a delectable meal.  Take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy some dockside dining at Rumba in Hampton Bays.  The cuisine is Island inspired and offers unique dishes such as: Caribbean wings with coconut sauce, Dominican ribs with sweet chili ginger soy glaze; or unforgettable entrees like the island ribeye, chili rubbed pork tenderloin and the soy and sugar cane salmon.  They offer an eclectic selection of cocktails as well.  Make sure to visit Rumba before the end of the summer to soak in the waterfront views, live entertainment and great food.  Visit their website for more information, rumbahamptonbays.com

Cowfish
258 E. Montaul Hwy, Hampton Bays
631.594.3868   
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, with brunch held on Saturdays and Sunday; Cowfish is a great dockside restaurant to visit out east.  They use the freshest local ingredients, which make up their diverse eclectic menu.  With unique dishes like “Cumin Encrusted Mahi” served with Spanish rice, Tasso hollandaise and Chipotle oil, or “The NOLA Shrimp Rumba” made with worcestershire sauce, jasmine rice and French bread, Cowfish’s eclectic mix is what sets them apart from most restaurants.  Come experience their unique cuisine on the outdoor deck or stop by to enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping on some cocktails. Brought to you by the same owners of Cowfish.  For more information, go to cowfishrestaurant.com.