Location: Montauk
Top Restaurants in Montauk
Best American food near Montauk, New York, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Montauk, New York, United States. A 200-year-old lighthouse serves as a beacon for the Long Island town of Montauk, where fishing, beachcombing, kayaking and surfing vie for your attention. Pack a camera and binoculars for seal watching walks in Montauk Point State Park during the winter. Second House, a 1700s cottage built for East Hampton shepherds, adds to the local history. Summer season brings live music to the town's pubs and cafes. Hither Hills State Park provides access to ocean swimming, a 40-acre freshwater pond and camp sites.
Things to do in Montauk
10. Herb's Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 584cz
Over the years, Herb's has never disappointed.Their House blend coffee is SO good! I love their egg salad and their honey walnut chicken salad.If I'm going to the beach and I want something that won't spoil, I really enjoy their pasta salad.The egg white breakfast omelettes are fantastic! If I want a really good sandwich, I get their turkey with Brie and apples.
9. Sammys
Overall Ratings
4 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By C9168CGlindam
We did a road trip out to Montauk this week and shared a cold Lobster Roll from Sammy's On The Go, Sammy's food truck that was parked at the point. In our opinion, it was the perfect lobster roll, made with very little mayonnaise, lots of crunchy celery and a perfectly toasted bun. Cathy, the woman who served us, promised we would enjoy it and we absolutely did!
8. Bird on the Roof
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By SweetTrip0508
Been going to this restaurant for years. Very small and quaint. The owners, husband and wife are lovely. The menu always has unique specials for breakfast, as well as traditional fabulous breakfast food.
7. Surfside Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By NANCYTIB
Had a great dinner last night. Seated at the window with an amazing view. A special shout out to our server, Kenny...he was so attentive, informative and friendly. It was so nice to pull into a restaurant at 7 p.m., have car valet parked, be seated immediately and have a delicious dinner with excellent service!
6. Clam and Chowder House at Salivar's Dock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Previously located at Westlake Marina, The Clam & Chowder House is now located at Salivar's Dock. We have two full bars, indoor and outdoor seating, a rooftop bar with an amazing view of the harbor with live music in season Thursday-Saturday, a full sushi
Reviewed By djmckillen
Had a great dinner with family and friends. Ordered a variety from the menu. Everything was fresh & delicious, not to mention the oversized portions. Disappointing that 4% is added to your bill if you pay by credit card.
5. The Dock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By BangorBarney
Food okay service was also okay.Place was dark.Silly signs abound.Some serious others not so.Would try somewhere else next time.
4. Gosman's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 556 reviews
Beautifully positioned on the edge of the Montauk Harbor, our lobster dock and seafood grill offers guests a relaxing space to indulge in great food and company. Weâre known for having some of the best seafood on the East Coast as well as breathtaking vie
Reviewed By SeasonedTraveler116
We all had seafood and no one was disappointed. Oysters, little necks, shrimp cocktail excellent. Seared tuna excellent. Pleasant surroundings, good service, good cocktails. A good seafood destination. Thank you for coming by our place for some fresh seafood and drinks while you were in Montauk. We're pleased you found it all to be enjoyable with a pleasant atmosphere. You're welcome back for more whenever you're nearby. Take care, The Gosman Family
3. Muse at the End
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By boysmom2
We called for an early reservation, and were told that they wouldn't be able to sit us indoors because they were booked, but they had outdoor seating for us. Normally not a big deal, but the weather was extremely iffy, but we took the chance! We got there a little early, sat at the bar, and the hostess told us that she would be able to switch things around a little and sit us inside...great!We were given our menus and then also a Price Fix menu...turns out everything that I was looking at, was on the price fix menu, so why not? My husband ordered off of the regular menu. To start, we had Lamb Meatballs and Pork Dumplings. They were both delicious, and a nice portion. For our entrees, I had the Pork & Peaches and my husband had a NY Strip. My pork was just beautiful all around Pork cutlets grilled with grilled peaches and a peach puree. From the presentation to the taste...the only thing I can say, the potatoes needed a little salt. None on the table and I didn't want to ask. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly he couldn't stop raving about it....asked if I wanted to try it, but I didn't because I actually felt bad taking a bite away from him, he enjoyed it so much! For dessert, we had Key Lime Pie...very nice and refreshing. Definitely worth a visit to Muse at the End.
2. 668 The Gig Shack
Overall Ratings
4 based on 349 reviews
Family Run, Fun and energetic scene with Great food and a Great Bar! Outdoor seating right in the Heart of montauk town that is great for people watching, or enjoying all the live music over a drink!
Reviewed By sullific
We went here because of the positive reviews, because it is one of the few pet friendly places in the area, and because it is near our motel.Firstly, the menu online had cheaper prices than the current edition..sometimes quite a difference. Market pricing perhaps? Anyway, coming from a region that is also highly priced (and enjoying Greenwich, CT and Fairfield County), nonetheless we were shocked at the prices in Montauk, and Gigshack fits right in. $38 for a lobster roll with potato chips! $12 for a side of grilled asparagus! The crowds (and the amount of children) amazed me.I wanted a lobster roll (although I'm not as taken with the mayo-based sort, I wouldn't throw one away either) - although putting it on a croissant didn't really appeal. Regardless I had been waiting for this trip to partake. I was willing to pay a premium. But there's a line, and Montauk crosses it. So I had the puttanesca, very good, but a small portion. My husband had the two fish tacos, also good. No appetizers, no dessert; a diet soda and an iced tea. Now, the iced tea had fallen into that disagreeable state of having been left around so that it tasted dishraggy. That usually doesn't happen in good restaurants (or even at Denny's). I was going to ask for it to be replaced, but the server never came back. No one asked how we liked our meals or if we needed anything.When we left, $80 lighter for a small amount of good but not extraordinary grub, there was a 45 minute wait to get in.Inexplicable, especially since they didn't even have dogs.
1. Naturally Good Foods and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Established in 1985, Naturally Good Foods and Cafe is Montauk's primary health food store. We offer organic produce and groceries, cosmetics, vitamins and herbs, as well as a full service breakfast and lunch menu. We cater to early risers and beach goers
Reviewed By Princess279
We went here during a rainy, windy afternoon. Grabbed the menu and set our minds on The Bruce and Lauren's Go-to. I expected a naturally good vibes and customer service to accompany the Naturally Good Food...to our disappointment, that didn't happen. A brunette at a registed seemed to be annoyed we've bothered her by walking up to the counter. Our, "what is the soup of the day?" question got, "it's written up there" answer. I've lifted my eyes to the wall behind her expecting a list of soups. To my surprise, it was one soup that was apparently too difficult to pronounce for her. We were glad that our resort was right around the corner to take our sandwiches to and enjoy them without the toxic attitude of the young lady at the counter. As we walked out with our food, I couldn't help but wonder if our money were just a little less green than the money from other customers or the cashier was just in a bad mood... With that said, The Bruce was very delicious with well balanced flavors. I would definitely go for it again...if someone could pick it up for me to avoid the loss of an appetite related to the lack of customer service skills. Lauren's Go-to was not as successful for me. However, if you like the taste of hot sauce, it might be for you.
