It’s that time of year when waterfront and other seasonal restaurants and bars start pulling down their tarps for summer on Long Island.
Here’s a list of our favorites spots and their opening dates, all provided directly from the owners or management. Tap the place names to visit their websites for addresses, hours and updates.
Note: These list is strictly for seasonal operations, not waterfront restaurants that are open year-round, even if those hours were limited.
JT’s on the Bay, Blue Point
Opens Friday, May 7
Bodhi’s Beach Shack, Blue Point
Already open on weekends weather permitting. Opens full time the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, May 28.
Salt Shack Seaside Grill, Cedar Beach, Babylon
Opens Saturday, May 1
Dublin Deck, Patchogue
Opens Saturday, May 1 (tentative)
Nicky’s on the Bay, Bay Shore
Opens Thursday, April 1
Nicky’s Clam Bar, Bay Shore
Opens Tuesday, March 2
The Boat Yard Waterfront Bar & Grill, Tobay Beach
Opens Saturday, May 1
Surf Shack Flip Flop Coastal Kitchen, Tobay Beach
Opens Saturday, May 1
Katch Drinks & Eats, Lindenhurst
Opens sometime in May
Tiki Joe’s Beach Club, 6 locations
Opens: TBA
Key West Restaurant at Islip Town Beach, Islip
Opens end of April
Email mike@greaterlongisland.com.
