Gosman’s Dock, Montauk
D O C K D I N E
Taking to the local waters soon? Whether you’re captaining an ever-reliable Boston Whaler or at the helm of a Riva 63 Virtus, there’s nothing quite like pulling into a marina, tying up, and disembarking for the catch of the day or a lobster dinner.
Frisky Oyster (uh, try the oysters), and First and South . Also in Greenport, check out Porto Bello (1410 Manhanset Ave) located in Safe Harbor Stirling Marina, which can handle boats from 20’ to 80’. In Orient, right before the Cross Sound Ferry, you’ll find Duryea’s Orient Point (40200 Main Road), a striking restaurant with transient slips available on a first come, first served basis. Farther west toward Riverhead, cruise in to On the Docks Grill (177 Meeting House Creek Road, Aquebogue) for American fare such as burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and pasta. There’s plenty of dock-and-dine opportunities in Hampton Bays too. Check out the clam fritters at Canal Café (44 Newtown Road), the jumbo diver scallops at Cowfish (258 E. Montauk Highway), and local clams on the half shell at Oakland’s Restaurant & Marina (373 Dune Road). Nearby, Sunday’s on the Bay (369 Dune Road), is also an option. Note that all of the aforementioned have transient slips. As always, you may want to call ahead to make a reservation. Above all, stay safe and chow down!
Claudio’s Waterfront, Greenport
View from The Bell & Anchor in the Mill Creek Marina. Photo by Jason Penney, courtesy of WordHampton.
PULL INTO A RESTAURANT NEAR YOU
Starting in Montauk, there are two excellent options: Duryea’s Lobster Deck (65 Tuthill Road) and Navy Beach (16 Navy Road), close to each other on Fort Pond Bay. Boaters can order food from Duryea’s app and have it brought direct to their boat. Try the lobster roll (of course) at Duryea’s and the buttermilk fried chicken at Navy Beach. At Navy Beach, look for the tender boat to bring you into its on-the-beach location, but be sure to call ahead to reserve. Farther west, one can gas up at Harbor Marina in Springs and grab a bite at the ever-popular Bostwick’s on the Harbor (39 Gann Road), which features an elevated view and plenty of seafood dishes. Pro tip: boaters can also pull up to East Hampton Town Dock, a mere 50 yards from the restaurant. Cruising down Three Mile Harbor, you’ll find Harbor Bistro (313 Three Mile Harbor–Hog Creek Road), which has limited transient slips and accommodates vessels from 18’ to 75’ with drafts of up to eight feet. Chef/owner Damien O’Donnell serves up an eclectic Asian-inspired menu. Try the tuna poke. Sag Harbor has no shortage of restaurants
close to the water: Village Marina offers transient dockage with close access to the reliable Dockside Bar & Grill at 26 Bay Street. The upscale Le Bilboquet and laid-back The Dock House are right on Long Wharf. For information on transient slip reservations, contact the Harbormaster’s Office at (631) 725-2368. Over in Noyac, The Bell & Anchor is located in the Mill Creek Marina. If you find yourself there, order the “Old School” garganelli, which features lobster, corn, basil and saffron courtesy of chef and co-owner, Sam McCleland. Nestled in a sleepy cove in equally sleepy Shelter Island, you’ll find Salt Waterfront Bar & Grill located in the Island Boatyard and Marina, one of Shelter Island’s mainstays. Try the chef’s special New England clam chowder. Many of the North Fork’s quaint villages abut water. In Southold, A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria (62300 Main Road) has slips, and farther east in Greenport, one can pull up to Claudio’s (111 Main Street)—get the local fried flounder—and access the rest of Front Street’s eateries like Noah’s (the local bouillabaisse is famous),
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