WELCOME TO

THE “BEST OF MONTAUK”

2009

 

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PLACES OF INTEREST

 

Montauk Point Lighthouse:

Located at the very eastern end of Long Island, the lighthouse was commissioned by President George Washington in 1792.  It is the fourth oldest lighthouse still active in the U.S. It can be seen for 19 nautical miles.  Climb to the enclosed deck at the top for a great view. 668-2544

Montauk Harbor:

The center of the fishing industry it has many marinas, hundreds of party, charter and commercial fishing boats as well as boat rentals. Many world record fish have been caught in and around Montauk waters. Montauk is often called 

"The Fishing Capital of the World." Prepare to spend some time browsing through its many interesting shops and enjoy dockside dining at the local restaurants.

Montauk Beaches:

You will find Montauk beaches to be spectacular. They are rated among the best beaches in the country. Below are a few: 

Kirk Park Beach - Just west of the village near IGA Supermarket. Lifeguards on duty. Parking available at or near the beach. No permit needed.

Ditch Plains Beach - 2 miles east of the village. It boasts spectacular cliffs and rock formations at its western end. Enjoyed by surfers & swimmers. Parking by permit only.

Gin Beach - At the end of East Lake Drive, it lies on Block Island Sound. Roped in swim area & usually calmer surf than the ocean. Lifeguards on duty. A favorite among families. Parking by permit only.

Hither Hills State Park - Four miles west of town on Old Montauk Hwy. There is a parking fee for non-campers. Playground, picnic tables and general store. Lifeguards on duty.

Nick’s Beach-  Located next to Nick’s Restaurant on S. Emerson St.. Lifeguards on duty. 

Other Activities:

Golfing at Montauk Downs State Park, which is rated among the top public courses in the country & has Montauk's only public swimming pool. Hiking or biking on one of Montauk's many trails, horseback riding, lots of water sports & tennis just to name a few. Check with the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, located in the center of the village, for more information on these and other activities. 668-2428.

 

WHERE TO STAY

 

Atlantic Terrace: Directly on ocean. Efficiencies, suites and mini-suites. 90% newly renovated. Heated pool, game room, color TVs, A/C & wireless internet. Coffee shop. Family Friendly. Walk to village. Surfside Place. 668-2050. www.atlanticterrace.com

Beachcomber Resort: East End's newest & most fashionable vacation retreat. Magnificent ocean view. Kitchen w/micro, TV/HBO/VCR, heated pool, saunas, tennis, phone, A/C & fireplaces. 727 Old Montauk Hwy 668-2894.  www.Beachcomber-Montauk.com 

Blue Haven Motel: 26 rooms, 1 & 2 room efficiencies. Pool, A/C, Cable TV, BBQ.  Directly across from Block Island Sound & beach. 1/2 block from fishing fleet & Gosman's Dock. 553 West Lake Drive.  668-5943. www.bluehavenmotel.com 

Born Free Motel: Comfortable two & four room suites with complete kitchens. Located across from the ocean & 1 1/2 blocks from village. Open all year. S. Emerson St. 668-2896. www.bornfreemotel.com 

Crow's Nest Inn: Nestled in a small cove, the Inn offers a variety of packages & amenities that include a private beach, horseback riding, fishing, wine tasting & golf outings. Water view from every room. In room balconies & Jacuzzi with steam bath for 2. Full service restaurant & lounge. Continental breakfast provided. 4 Old W Lake Dr. & 27. 668-3700. www.crowsnestinn.com

Harborside Resort Motel: Rooms & efficiences. Cable TV, A/C, phones, refrigerators, daily maid service, pool, tennis, BBQ & beach permits. Short walk to beach, fishing, shops, restaurants, etc. 371 West Lake Drive. 668-2511. www.montaukharborside.com 

Montauk Manor: Historic English Tudor Castle with views of both sea & sound. Year’ round condo-resort featuring studio, one, two & three bedroom fully equipped suites. Newly renovated conference facilities, restaurant, indoor &  outdoor heated pools, tennis, squash, gym & day spa. Mid-week & week-end packages available. 236 Edgemere St. 668-4400. www.montaukmanor.com 

Montauk Soundview: Waterfront cottages, suites & studios in the heart of the harbor area. Fish from beach or walk to boats, shops & restaurants. Heated pool, A/C, phones, spectacular sunsets. 

West Lake & Soundview Dr. 668-5500. www.montauksoundview.com 

Sail Inn: Modern and spacious rooms, full baths and Jacuzzi's, cable TV, heat and A/C. Located at Montauk Harbor. Tavern and restaurant on premises. Open all year. 548 W. Lake Dr. 668-2800.

Wavecrest: Directly on the ocean, private beach, indoor heated pool. A/C, private terraces with spectacular ocean view. Family’s welcome. Old Montauk Hwy. 668-2141/2864. www.wavecrestonocean.com

 

RESTAURANTS & NITE CLUBS 

 

Anthony's Pancake & Waffle House: Celebrating 56th year serving Montauk. Breakfast is served all day & features waffles, crepes, omelets & more. Lunch features burgers, gyros, salads, club sandwiches, shakes, etc. Open 7 days from 7am. Main St., near corner of S. Embassy St. 668-9705.

Aqua East: Drawing inspiration from all of Italy, Aqua East opens for a 4th season. Aqua East was well received in 2005 including two star, Very Good reviews in Newsday & The NY Times. Authentic Crudo Bar menu featuring raw local shellfish & seafood, inspired local fish dishes & an after hours for adults lounge scene. Reservations suggested. Early Price Fixe & Happy Hour most nights. 17 S Edison St. 668-4147

Breakwater Café: Contemporary American cuisine featuring creative fresh regional & seasonal fare.  Dine inside in their elegant dinning room or out on their garden patio. Serving brunch & dinner. 3 Course Price Fix 5-7 pm. Lobster Special on Sunday. Steak Night on Thursday. Open all year. Located on first floor of the beautiful historic Montauk Manor. 236 Edgemere St. 668-3949. 

Crow's Nest: A Montauk classic for 32 years! Serving creative American cuisine specializing in lobster, crab, seafood & steaks. Pick your own lobster (up to 8 lbs) from live lobster tanks. Water view. Monday is Lobster Riot Night. Daily 3-course price fix. 2 for 1 dinners Sunday night. Exceptions apply. Saturday Prime Rib Night. Catering available. Clambakes to go. Open for lunch & dinner. 4 Old W Lake Dr. & 27. 668-2077.www.crowsnestrest.com

Gosman's Dock Restaurant: This famous dockside restaurant offers the freshest Regional seafood, including stuffed, steamed or broiled lobster & many other fine dishes. Sit in spacious dining room, bar or waterside patio. Opens at noon. Open 7 days a week in season.  Montauk Harbor. 668-5330. 

Havana Beach Club Restaurant: A great selection of authentic Cuban Cuisine is offered here, including their famous Cuban Sandwiches. There’s a main dining room, an outside veranda, full bar & bistro seating. A full line of espresso, cappuccino & specialty drinks. Great atmosphere. Open for lunch & dinner from 11am to 1am. Located at the harbor. 448 W. Lake Drive. 668-6677.

The Hideaway: A great place for casual waterfront dining. This family-run restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine, barbeque, and seafood. Dine in or out. Lively Latin music is played to keep things festive. Enjoy beautiful views of Montauk Harbor. Take-out available. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner (in season). Located at Diamond Cove Marina, 364 West Lake Drive. 668-6592.

Inlet Seafood: A beautiful waterfront restaurant overlooking Montauk Harbor. They serve the freshest fish and lobster caught daily from their own boats. A first-rate sushi bar and a variety of steak, pastas and other dishes are also available. Full service bar. Indoor and outdoor dining. Spectacular sunset views overlooking the sound. Open for lunch and dinner. At the end of East Lake Drive. 668-4272. www.inletseafood.com.

John Papas Café II: A local favorite located right on the ocean at the Royal Atlantic Beach Resort. Voted Best Steak, Seafood & Greek Specialties- Dan’s Papers-2007. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner with specialties that include, fresh local seafood, steaks, chicken, salads & much more. Daily specials.  Dine inside or outside on their poolside patio overlooking the ocean. Cocktails available.  Families are welcome & service is friendly. Open 7am to closing. 126 S. Emerson Ave. 668-1511.

John's Drive-In: Burgers, shakes, franks, fries, chicken, shrimp, homemade ice cream & more. They deliver until 11:30 pm. between Memorial Day & Labor Day.  Main St. 668-5515.

John's Pancake House: Montauk's first original pancake house & most popular breakfast spot features 17 varieties of pancakes, waffles, crepes & jumbo omelets. Huge salads, burgers  & new wraps, Daily specials. Opens 6:00 am. Breakfast all day. Lunch served till 3:00pm. 721 Main Street. 668-2383.

Lenny's On the Dock: Waterfront dining at its best with fabulous views of Montauk Harbor. A popular and casual  lunch and dinner spot. Featuring the freshest seafood, lobster, steaks, fish & chips and so much more. Specialty drinks. Dine inside or outside on their open-air patio and watch the boats pass by. Montauk Harbor. 494 West Lake Drive. 668-2500.

Manucci’s: Voted Best Restaurant and Best Breakfast – Montauk Pioneer - 2007. Zagat rated. The finest Italian and Seafood cuisine is offered at their scenic location on Montauk Harbor. Dinner served daily at 5pm. Sunday is “Local Night”. Monday is “Pasta Night”. Buffet breakfast on Sundays all year and Saturdays from July 4th thru Columbus Day at 8:30am. Buffet features omelet, carving and waffle stations and much more – Dinner reservations suggested. 440 West Lake Dr.  668-4455.  www.manuccis.com 

Montauket: Diners enjoy watching the spectacular sunset view across Fort Pond Bay. The menu includes seafood, lobster, chops, burgers and salads. Special children's menu. Open for lunch and dinner.

88 Firestone Rd. 668-5992.  

Munch Box: Fast food restaurant serving fresh fried chicken, rotisserie chicken, burgers, gyros and seafood. Open 7 days. On the Plaza 668-5009.

Nick’s: Oceanfront dining right at the beach. Delicious fresh seafood, steaks, chowder & more. Beach bar with live music Sat & Sun 3-7pm. Music & dancing every night in club. Crazy Blue Drink Specials Mon Night. Ladies Nights are Tues & Thurs. Men’s Night is Sun. Great frozen drinks. Open for lunch & dinner. 

148 S. Emerson St. 668-4800.

Pizza Village:  Voted Best Pizza in Montauk. Casual & friendly restaurant serving great pizza since 1957 & traditional Italian-American dishes like spaghetti & meatballs, veal parm. baked ziti, fresh salads etc. Daily specials. Many new items.  Catering. Take-out & Free Delivery. Serving wine, beer & dessert. Open all year. Main & Embassy St. 668-2232.

Plaza Restaurant: Pleasant atmosphere. Breakfast and lunch served March through November. Dinner in season. Breakfast served all day long. Located on the Plaza. 668-9500.  

Runaways Restaurant & Bar: Enjoy creative American fare in a relaxing atmosphere. Located just one block from the ocean. Extensive menu includes fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and much more. A casual eatery that’s family friendly. Full bar specializing in “killer” margaritas. Happy hour from 11am to 4pm. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4 S. Elmwood Ave. 668-2258.

Sea Grille at Gurney’s Inn: All-New Indoor & Outdoor Oceanfront Dining. Award winning cuisine served with breathtaking views over the ocean. Menu features morning caught local fish, local produce and LI Wines.  Low Carb & Spa Menu available. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Lobster bakes, BBQs, All-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet. Open 7days. 290 Old Montauk Hwy. 668-2660. www.GurneysInn.com

Star Deck Grill: Breakfast, lunch & dinner overlooking Montauk Harbor featuring appetizers, grilled seafood, burgers and salad platters. Live music & dancing on Saturday night poolside. Star Island Yacht Club & Marina. Star Island Rd.  668-5052.

Surfside Inn: Year Round -“Spectacular views overlooking the ocean & great food at reasonable prices” … says NY Times! Dine inside by the fireplace or on their outdoor patio. Continental cuisine with fresh seafood, lobster, steaks, prime rib & pasta dishes. Brunch Sat. & Sun. at 11am. Open 7 days in season.                     685 Old Montauk Hwy. 668-5958.

 

RETAIL SHOPS 

 

A Little Bit of Everything: The Montauk Fun Store! Everything for beach, pool, kids toys, joke items, nautical signs, souvenirs, kites, wind chimes, seashells, candy & lots & lots of other fun stuff. The Plaza South. 668-3888.

Island to Island: Beach apparel with a tropical flair. Gifts for women, children & men. Boogie boards, chairs, umbrella rentals and much more. Come here for all your beach needs. On the Plaza. 668-2822.

Land Shark: “Shop the Rest…. Buy the Best!” Quality sweatshirts and tees. Large selections of unique designs and styles. Something for the entire family. 781 Main St. 668-6294.  

Marine Art & Gifts: “The Place to Shop First.” A phenomenal selection of paintings, nautical gifts, shells & more, all at very reasonable prices. Visit their new location next to Pizza Village. Open daily. 

696 Main Street. 668-4575.

Next Door: The newest styles in casual wear in junior, misses & men’s sizes. Shoes, gifts, jewelry, accessories, hats, swimwear and more for every Montauk occasion. Don’t miss their Fabulous Basement Sales $5-$25. On the Plaza. 668-1183.

Paulie’s Tackle of Montauk: Your one stop fishing tackle store offers a full line of fishing products.  Fishing tackle, bait, custom built fishing rods, ice, soda & more. South of Plaza. 4 South Edgemere Ave. 668-5520

Sha Dai: A nice place to shop for designer perfumes by Ralph Lauren, Armani, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce, Bulgari, Gabbana & more. Beautiful jewelry, including 14K Gold & Sterling Silver. Sunglasses, gifts & souvenirs. Located just East of the Plaza. 18 S. Etna Ave. 668-2206.

Star Island Yacht Club Ship's Store / Bait & Tackle Shop: All your fishing needs. Custom rods, reels (Penn and Shimano) Quality lines of clothing, T-shirts, footwear, sunglasses & rainwear. Open 5AM daily. Located next to Coast Guard Station on Star Island. 668-5052.

Wave Wear: “A Different Kind of Store.” Unique designs of tops, tees & sweatshirts. Current fashions & accessories. Inexpensive jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, anklets & sharks teeth. Kids wear, hats, summer footwear & beach pareo wraps. The Plaza South. 668-3888.

White's Drug & Dept. Store: The store that has everything…. Pharmacy, clothing, jewelry, gifts, souvenirs, beach products, film, t-shirts, sweatshirts, beachwear, sneakers, books, magazines, toys, etc. Open all year. 

The Plaza. 668-2994.

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BEAUTY, HEALTH & FITNESS 

 

Deborah Thompson Day Spa: Experience the world of Marrakech! As you enter you will be absorbed by tranquil surroundings & will lose yourself in an oasis of exotic scents & soothing sounds. A wide array of unique services including body treatments, facials, massage & a Couples Room! Now specializing in natural & organic products. Located in the heart of Montauk. 37 The Plaza. 668-4815.

 www.deborahthompsondayspa.com 

The Endz Salon: Professional full service hair salon for women & men. Manicures, pedicures, full body waxing & skincare. Rated “Best of the Best” 2007 - Dan’s Papers.  State of the art tanning bed. Spray tanning! Tanning lotion & sunscreen. Boutique with hair accessories, jewelry, fragrances, make-up & more. Corner of S. Edison & S. Etna Sts.  668-5880.

Gurney’s International Sea Water Spa: Open to the public. All new Indoor Sea Water Pool, Sea Water Roman Baths, Russian Steam, Finnish Rock Saunas and Swiss Showers. Featuring a multitude of European Spa and Salon treatments. Fitness and Spin® Center. Open year round. Right on the Ocean. 290 Old Montauk Hwy 668-2345. www.GurneysInn.com

 

RECREATION

Deep Hollow Ranch: Oldest cattle ranch in USA, est. 1658. Ride through 4,000 acres of trails along Sound beach. Located 3 miles east of Montauk village on left of hwy. 668-2744. 

Lazybones: Capt. Mike welcomes you aboard Montauk’s most popular local fishing boat. “ Bring your lunch & catch your dinner.” Fun fishing trips with congenial people in calm, local waters. Half-day sailings everyday from 8am – 12 noon & 1pm- 5pm. Reservations suggested. Located in harbor at Johnny Marlin’s Dock. 668-5671.

Star Island Yacht Club & Marina: Montauk's largest charter boat fleet. Bring family and see the catch at 4pm daily. Free charter bookings. Shop & restaurant on premises. Star Island Rd. 668-5052. www.starislandyc.com    

 

FOOD & SPECIALTY MARKETS

 

Four Oaks General Store & Outdoor Café: Offering a variety of specialty sandwiches & take-out meals. Homemade salads, groceries. Fresh baked goods, specialty cakes, desserts & ice cream. Enjoy breakfast at the outdoor café. Open all year. 57 Flamingo Ave. 668-2534.

Gosman's Fish Market: Bringing you the freshest local & imported fish, shellfish & genuine Montauk lobster for over 50 years. Continental Shelf Gourmet Store featuring homemade salads, fresh produce, desserts & more. West Lake Dr. at Gosman's Dock. 668-5645.

Ronnie's Deli & Groceries:  Boar's Head meats, delicious sandwiches, cold beer & soda. Slush puppies, frozen foods, fresh fruit  & vegetables. Fresh squeezed orange juice. Homemade Dreesen’s Donuts made in front window. Open all year. Located just west of the Circle.  728 Main Street. 668-2757.

 

SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION 

 

Lindy's Taxi: Friendly, efficient, reliable service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!  Reservations and credit cards accepted. Service to all airports.  Minivans and 14 Passenger Van also available. Properly licensed drivers with knowledge of local area. 668-8888.

Marshall & Sons Service Station, Inc.: Full service gas station. Convenience store. Gas, diesel, kerosene, with foreign and domestic repairs, and road service. 701 Montauk Hwy. www.marshallandsons.com  668-2990.

Marshall & Sons Fuel Oil Co.: Oil and diesel deliveries with oil burner, installation, repairs, plumbing, heating & A/C contractor. 701 Montauk Hwy. 668-9169 www.marshallandsons.com .

 

 

                                   

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