Where to Find the Best Waterfront Dining on Long Island Before Summer Ends

Summer on Long Island doesn’t just fade away — it goes out with a gorgeous sunset and a glass of something cold in your hand. And the best way to say goodbye? Waterfront dining with views so good, you’ll wish September lasted forever.

Here’s your guide to the best waterfront restaurants on Long Island to hit before summer officially says “see you next year.”

1. Salt — Merrick

If “endless summer” was a restaurant, it’d be Salt. Sip a frozen drink, watch boats drift by, and forget your to-do list. Their lobster roll? Basically a vacation on a bun.

2. Prime — Huntington

Steakhouse elegance meets harbor views. Dress up, order a wine you can’t pronounce, and stay for dessert because the view refuses to let you leave.

3. Cowfish — Hampton Bays

Arrive by boat if you can — it makes the sushi taste even better. With laid-back Hamptons vibes and unbeatable water views, it’s the kind of place where lunch magically turns into dinner.

4. Amalfi Coastal Kitchen & Cocktails — Hampton Bays

Mediterranean magic without leaving Long Island. Chic coastal décor, Italian-inspired dishes, and a view that will have you swearing you’re somewhere on the Amalfi Coast (minus the jet lag).

5. The LakeHouse — Bay Shore

Perfect for a romantic night out. Upscale dining, intimate atmosphere, and water views that practically beg for a toast to the end of summer.

6. Duryea’s Lobster Deck — Montauk

A Montauk institution. Fresh lobster, big communal tables, and sunsets that make you question why you ever leave the East End.

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