Sarah’s guidebook
Sweet treats
Best Ice Cream on Long Island!!! Try the banana nut crunch and cookies and cream. 🥺
14 locals recommend
Ice Cream Cottage
1590 Montauk HwyBest Ice Cream on Long Island!!! Try the banana nut crunch and cookies and cream. 🥺
Go pick up some country sourdough loaf, fresh batch of donuts and fruit danishes to satisfy your morning sweet tooth and the “Naked Cake” for a birthday celebration or for self indulgence 🎂
13 locals recommend
Nettie's Country Bakery
366 Railroad AveGo pick up some country sourdough loaf, fresh batch of donuts and fruit danishes to satisfy your morning sweet tooth and the “Naked Cake” for a birthday celebration or for self indulgence 🎂
Go in for some mouth-watering baked goods and savory sandwiches! Plan accordingly as they are closed Monday-Wednesday!
Flourbud Bakery
Go in for some mouth-watering baked goods and savory sandwiches! Plan accordingly as they are closed Monday-Wednesday!
Food scene
Cozy, rustic farm-to-table spot with great food and outdoor dining by the Peconic River. Definitely get the mussels!
55 locals recommend
Farm Country Kitchen
513 W Main StCozy, rustic farm-to-table spot with great food and outdoor dining by the Peconic River. Definitely get the mussels!
Great place for outdoor dining using local, fresh ingredients. Trivia nights on Wednesdays!
6 locals recommend
Sound Bistro
3225 Sound AveGreat place for outdoor dining using local, fresh ingredients. Trivia nights on Wednesdays!
The Oar Steak & Seafood Grille
264 West AveDock-side dining with amazing seafood!
Great food, drinks and atmosphere. Check out the schedule for live shows, bands.
35 locals recommend
Painters'
416 S Country RdGreat food, drinks and atmosphere. Check out the schedule for live shows, bands.
Island cuisine, great drinks, by the water, near the hamptons.
159 locals recommend
RUMBA Inspired Island Cuisine & Rum Bar
43 Canoe Place RdIsland cuisine, great drinks, by the water, near the hamptons.
Cowfish
258 E Montauk HwyGreat seafood and cocktails.
TJ's Hero Shop
328 Mastic RdGreat sandwiches and daily soups!
Tiki Joe's Smith Point
1 William Floyd PkwyGrab a drink at the beach!
Don't get intimidated by the locals! Amazing mom and pop country diner with breakfast served all day.
Jimmy's Diner
1535 Montauk HwyDon't get intimidated by the locals! Amazing mom and pop country diner with breakfast served all day.
Best oyster bar hands down! Local raw and roasted oysters with bread, calamari with their homemade marinara sauce and definitely worth getting both the grilled and blackened fish tacos 🙌🏻
Catch Oyster Bar
63 N Ocean AveBest oyster bar hands down! Local raw and roasted oysters with bread, calamari with their homemade marinara sauce and definitely worth getting both the grilled and blackened fish tacos 🙌🏻
Millhouse Inn
284 Mill RdGreat local spot for American/German deliciousness!
Cute restaurant with a warm and cozy ambiance. Great menu with also vegan/vegetarian options and the friendliest staff we’ve come across! Their drink menu is exciting and refreshing 🍹 Make sure to make a resy beforehand!
41 locals recommend
Flora
149 Main StCute restaurant with a warm and cozy ambiance. Great menu with also vegan/vegetarian options and the friendliest staff we’ve come across! Their drink menu is exciting and refreshing 🍹 Make sure to make a resy beforehand!
Make sure to pick up some delicious, savory sandwiches paired with mouth watering french fries as you are on your way to the North Fork.
21 locals recommend
Barrow Food House
452 Main RdMake sure to pick up some delicious, savory sandwiches paired with mouth watering french fries as you are on your way to the North Fork.
Breweries/Wineries
If you love breweries, check this place out. Beers, great bar food and plenty of activities to spend your afternoon.
18 locals recommend
Blue Point Brewing Company
225 W Main StIf you love breweries, check this place out. Beers, great bar food and plenty of activities to spend your afternoon.
Our favorite long island wine. Take a wine tour across Long Island Wine Country - but make sure Paumanok is on your list!
43 locals recommend
Paumanok Vineyards
1074 Main RdOur favorite long island wine. Take a wine tour across Long Island Wine Country - but make sure Paumanok is on your list!
Best pies in the world! Blueberry pie in the summer and pumpkin pie in the fall. If they have it, definitely get the date nut bread!
59 locals recommend
Briermere Farms
4414 Sound AveBest pies in the world! Blueberry pie in the summer and pumpkin pie in the fall. If they have it, definitely get the date nut bread!
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Riverhead
1770 W Main StAffordable and huge selection
Activities
Beautiful beach. Spend the day and watch the sunset. If you're lucky, you might see some whales in the distance or seals on the beach. Great fishing also!
88 locals recommend
Smith Point County Park
1 William Floyd PkwyBeautiful beach. Spend the day and watch the sunset. If you're lucky, you might see some whales in the distance or seals on the beach. Great fishing also!
Rent a boat, paddleboards or kayaks and venture out onto Moriches Bay.
21 locals recommend
Silly Lily Fishing Station
99 Adelaide AveRent a boat, paddleboards or kayaks and venture out onto Moriches Bay.
Take the whole family for a fun-filled day at the water park.
140 locals recommend
Splish Splash Water Park
2549 Splish Splash DrTake the whole family for a fun-filled day at the water park.
Rent a canoe or kayak for a relaxing day floating along the Carmen's River.
20 locals recommend
Carman's River Canoe & Kayak II
2979 Montauk HwyRent a canoe or kayak for a relaxing day floating along the Carmen's River.
Long Island Skydiving Center
133 Dawn DrFor the adrenaline junkies
Holy Schmitt's famous horseradish! Visit here in the fall for the best corn on the cob served with butter and baked potatoes on Long Island. Plenty of other local grown fruits and veggies here and all along Sound Ave.
6 locals recommend
Schmitt's Family Farm
3355 Sound AveHoly Schmitt's famous horseradish! Visit here in the fall for the best corn on the cob served with butter and baked potatoes on Long Island. Plenty of other local grown fruits and veggies here and all along Sound Ave.
Fresh mozzarella balls! Great deli for a quick sandwich walking distance from the home.
Giacalone Pork Pasta Deli
464 William Floyd PkwyFresh mozzarella balls! Great deli for a quick sandwich walking distance from the home.
Take a nice peaceful walk enjoying the wildlife and natural scenery.
23 locals recommend
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
340 Smith RoadTake a nice peaceful walk enjoying the wildlife and natural scenery.
Animal Farm Petting Zoo
296 Wading River RdGreat activity for kids!
For the pups
Great place to take your pups on a nice long walk along the Carmen's river. Kayaks and canoes also available for rent. Go off hours and weekdays to avoid paid parking.
12 locals recommend
Southaven County Park
761 Victory AveGreat place to take your pups on a nice long walk along the Carmen's river. Kayaks and canoes also available for rent. Go off hours and weekdays to avoid paid parking.
Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park
2903 County Rd 80Fully fenced off-leash dog park to let your pup run free!