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It’s that time of year when Long Island’s waterfront and other seasonal restaurants and bars start pulling down their tarps for summer. Here’s a list of our favorite spots and the opening dates, all provided directly from the owners or management. Tap the place names to visit their websites or social media feeds for addresses, menus, operating hours and other updates.
Note: These list is strictly for seasonal operations, not waterfront restaurants that are open year-round.
Salt Shack Seaside Grill
Cedar Beach, Babylon
Opens Friday, May 3, right on the ocean beach. Click here for the full event calendar.
Flo’s Luncheonette
Blue Point
Opened April 5 at 302 Middle Road, just north of Corey Beach.
Flynn’s Fire Island
Ocean Bay Park
The family-owned seafood restaurant known for its fun summer party scene at 1 Cayuga Street in Ocean Bay Park is set to open May 17 weekend.
Sand Castle on the Ocean
Cherry Grove
One of two Fire Island spots on the Atlantic Ocean. Opening weekend is May 10 to May 12.
Little Fish
Kenny’s Beach, Southold
Little Fish opened on Easter for its second season at Kenny’s Beach, though for spring hours.
Cooper Bluff
Oyster Bay
Ownership is currently eyeing the first warm weekend in May, but they already have a mariachi band booked for Cinco de Mayo, weather permitting. Keep an eye on their Instagram feed for updates.
The Casino Cafe & Bar
Davis Park
One of Fire Island’s only two oceanfront restaurant kicks off its season on Friday, May 3. They will also be hosting a big Kentucky Derby party on May 4. Click here for more info.
Davis Beach revelers enjoying some fun at The Casino Cafe & Bar. Credit: Instagram
Dublin Deck
Patchogue River
Things get rolling with HempFest on Saturday, April 27. Doors open at 3 p.m. Then, starting May 2, Dublin Deck is open Thursdays through Sundays. Open seven days a week starting May 11.
Baja Boathouse
Patchogue River
Now entering its second summer season on the river at the former Off Key Tikki location. Ownership tells us the opening day will happen May 17.
Nicky’s on the Bay
Bay Shore
Opens Monday, April 15, under the same longtime owners. Click here to read more.
Nicky’s Clam Bar
Bay Shore
Now open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Fire Island Ferries terminal.
Bounce Beach MTK
Montauk
The beachside party spot and restaurant opens Memorial Day Weekend. Tap here to learn more.
Credit: bouncebeachmtk.com
John Scott’s Surf Shack
Westhampton Beach
This chill restaurant that is a stone’s throw away from Cupsogue Beach opens May 3.
Credit: johnscottssurfshack.com
The Boat Yard Waterfront Bar & Grill
Tobay Beach
Opens Friday, May 17. Click here for the full events calendar.
Clam Bar at Napeague
Amagansett
This Hamptons seafood spot opens for its 43rd season Friday, April 19. Tap here to learn more.
Credit: Courtesy photo
Surf Shack Flip Flop Coastal Kitchen
Tobay Beach
Opens Friday, May 17, for lunch and dinner. Click here to check out the menu.
Dirty Taco
Manhasset Bay Marina, Port Washington
Reopens for its second year on the water April 26. Click here to learn more.
Dockers Waterside
East Quogue
The doors open for summer of 2024 at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
Southold Social
Southold
Southold Social reopened in late March for the season. Click here for our initial coverage.
South Swell
West Babylon
Opens back up May 3 at Bergen Point, just east of the country club. Transient docking available.
The Barnyard at Hampton Bays
Hampton Bays
Ownership at the former Boardy Barn property has yet to announce an opening date for their second season, but promises Greater Long Island will be the first to know. So check back!
Kingstons Clam Bar
West Sayville
This staple bayside seafood restaurant known for its lobster rolls opens April 26 for its 46th season.
Tiki Joe’s Beach Club
Six Locations
Update: Tiki Joe’s Captree opens on April 18. Stay tuned for the openings of the other locations.
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