Soak in Some Sun with Beachside East End Dining

Many people flock to East End for either the pristine beaches or the fresh locally-sourced cuisine, so when you’re going out for a bite and a drink, why should you have to settle for one or the other? Here are some of the hottest spots to dine beachside.

HAMPTONS BEACHSIDE DINING

Navy Beach
16 Navy Road, Montauk. 631-668-6868, navybeach.com/montauk

Popular eatery and open bar on the sandy shore of Fort Pond Bay. Come with the family for a casual afternoon or night and find something on the menu for everyone. There are Instagram-ready sunsets, laid-back vibes, and a breezy coastal cuisine. This local favorite also boasts the largest selection of Rose in the Hamptons.

Lynn’s Hula Hut
426 West Lake Drive, Montauk. lynnshulahut.net

Located in a repurposed office trailer, Lynn’s Hula Hut features signature cocktails made with the freshest ingredients from east end farms, herbs grown on site, and tropical fruits and spices. Get “Hooked on Hula Juice,” says this waterside tiki bar, which features a chalk board menu.

The Beach Hut on Main
Main Beach (104 Ocean Avenue), East Hampton, thebeachhutonmain.com

Mother-daughter duo took over the Main Beach concession area in summer of 2021 and serve hot dogs, burgers and grilled cheese, but also fish tacos; lobster rolls; spicy tuna poke bowls; and many different salads! Now serving local beer and wine, including Hampton Water and Montauk Brewing Company, among others, as well as hot Jack’s Stir Brew coffee!

Ditch Witch
Ditch Plains Beach (second parking lot, end of Otis Road), Montauk. 631-377-8270, ditchwitchmtk.com

Family owned and operated on The End since 1994, another beach concession that’s full of delightfully delicious surprises, including a chia bowl with fresh blueberries, Medjool dates, shredded coconut, gluten-free granola and honey for breakfast; poke bowls, wraps, burritos or chili for lunch; epic sesame noodles, too.

Tiki Joe’s Beach Club
Meschutt Beach, 90 Dunes Road, Hampton Bays. 631-333-1538, tikijoesbeachclub.com

Classic beachside comfort food at the last beach east of the Shinnecock Canal, live music on weekends and Wednesday nights, and a whole bunch of festive, colorful cocktails.

Multi Aquaculture Systems Inc. (The Fish Farm)
429 Cranberry Hole Road, Amagansett. 631-267-3341, multiaquaculturesystems.com

Hidden down a bumpy road in Napeague’s Promised Land on Gardiners Bay, this real working fish farm makes some killer eats, including lobster rolls, crab cakes, po boys, and sushi. They’ve also provided hundreds of thousands of tons of live fish to markets all over the world over the last 30 years.

Silly Eats Food Truck
Silly Lily Fishing Station. 99 Adelaide Avenue, East Moriches, 631-878-0247, sillylily.com

Rolling restaurant has delicious food, cold beer and drinks in one of the most stunning sunset spots west of the Shinnecock Canal.

NORTH FORK BEACHSIDE DINING

Low Tide Bar
58775 County Road 48, Greenport. 631-477-1910, soundviewgreenport.com/dining

Enjoy a craft cocktail or a local brew on their private beach at the Sound View Inn. The
“unofficial best spot to catch a sunset on the North Fork.” Live music every Friday and Saturday night (weather dependent).

Sunset Beach
35 Shore Road, Shelter Island, sunsetbeach.fun

Shelter Island’s chic beach-side hotel is also a restaurant, bar, and lounge. Featuring a distinctly European culinary vibe and rotating cast of DJs, this scenic retreat on gorgeous Crescent Beach boasts unmistakable Hamptons-like energy and some of the best people watching on the east end.

A Lure
62300 Main Road, Southold. 631-876-5300, alurenorthfork.com

A chowder house and “oysteria” in Southold, this casual waterfront setting is perfect for boaters, day-trippers and vacationers to Long Island Wine Country.