New to Montauk in 2022, this year-round Italian restaurant and specialty grocer is a go-to for all your red sauce needs. Located in the former Tacombi space, this bright corner spot is the ideal stop to grab a cappuccino and charcuterie platter to take to the beach. Alternatively, book a table to bite into Neapolitan-style pizzas, lasagna, extensive pasta options, plus a full cocktail list that will keep you snacking on crispy artichokes alongside negronis and espresso martinis.

Bird on the Roof feels like it was designed exclusively for folks who miss the city’s busy coffeeshops, eavesdropping while remote working, or just slightly overpaying for lattes and toast. This seasonal Aussie coffee shop offers third-wave espresso drinks, plus a sunny, chill cafe serving all types of brunch dishes. You can get things like housemade granola on coconut yogurt and a warm grain bowl topped with a runny egg and roasted vegetables.

The Brooklyn favorite known for its wood-fired pizzas has a new year-round outpost, in the space that used to be Arbor, just outside town by the train station. They’ve come a long way from their original Bushwick-based converted warehouse, but this spot feels somewhat similar to their newer location in Domino Park. There's a bright wood interior, a large bar space, and pizzas like their Bee Sting, Famous Original, and Ursula’s Parade.

At this newish Montauk resort right on the ocean, the chef and restaurateur behind some beloved restaurants in Uruguay and Argentina run a casual daytime cafe. Order from the counter and make a plate using any of their daily-rotating dishes, which includes things like roasted vegetables and grilled meats. It’s a super casual situation, but a fun find for lunch before walking down the stairs to the beach.

A local classic since the ‘20s, Montauket is one of those Montauk spots where you can sip local beer, take in the sunset, and enjoy some live music, all while looking out at the bay. The menu is relatively simple with lobster rolls, caesar salads, and burgers, but that’s exactly why you come to a place like this— classics eaten on picnic tables, great water views, and plenty of drinks.

If you want to eat dinner at Crow’s Nest, come early. Like, before 6pm early. This restaurant, located within a hotel property on Lake Montauk, is first come, first served and is one of the best dining experiences in the area. While the menu is full of Montauk staples (fluke crudo, scallops, lobster pasta, etc), they’re all a little more interesting than most of what you’ll find nearby, thanks to the use of Meditteranean and Middle Eastern spices.

Sel Rrose is an LES spot where you probably once saw someone from a Glossier ad drinking rose. But this oyster bar has a second location in Montauk, which means you can now get their oyster platters, double cocktails, and lobster rolls by the beach. It's located in conveniently right at the start of town, near John's Drive-In and Memory Motel, and the space is decorated with lots of white and florals.

Family-owned and operated for more than 25 years, Ditch Witch is the best (and quite possibly only) food truck in Montauk. They serve everything from salads, poke bowls, and burritos to sesame noodles and cinnamon buns, and can be found where the sand meets the parking lot at the famous surfing beach, Ditch Plains. Make sure to come on the earlier side, as they close at 4pm daily.

Westlake Fish House, located right beside the docks of Westlake Marina, is so close to the water that you just might see your dinner being hauled ashore by one of the many resident fishermen. With live music, games in the back, and surprisingly good sushi, this is one of our go-to’s for a casual dinner of fresh seafood, excellent New England chowder, and good cocktails.

Herb’s is the local, family-owned market in town. It’s a great place to pick up sandwiches and beers to take to the beach, but the real reason to come here is for the fried chicken, which is the best on the East End. We specifically recommend getting as many wings as they have in stock. Congrats, you’re about to become the most popular person at Ditch.