Montauk Pioneer - July 4, 2008

BREEZES CAFÉ - Enjoy fresh caught steamers, oysters on the half shell, hand-out deli sandwiches under a blue & white canopy or dockside. Live music and drink specials Friday through Sunday, July 3-6. Breakfast buffets offered on Saturday & Sunday mornings 7-11 am. Located at 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631.668.3100

CROW'S NEST - Lobsters, seafood and steaks. Pick your own lobster from their two 1,000 gallon tanks! Clambakes to go. Old world déécor with new world cuisine. The best of both worlds! Located at the corner of Route 27 & Old West Lake Dr., Montauk. 631.668.2077

EAST BY NORTHEAST - Fresh Montauk seafood and shellfish, locally grown produce, serious steaks, flavors from the Far East, chicken and beef prepared with Asian pacific flavors. Beautiful sunset with wonderful views of the water. Located at 51 Edgemere Rd., Montauk. 631.668.2872

GOSMAN'S CLAM BAR - Fried clams, fish n' chips, soft swirl, lobster rolls, and more! Located at the Harbor. 631.668.2549

GOSMAN'S TOPSIDE/INLET CAFÉ - Grilled tuna, jumbo lobsters, the freshest sushi & sashimi. Lunch and dinner specials. To get fresher seafood and a better view, you'd have to charter a boat. Located at the Harbor. 631.668.2549

GURNEY'S INN - Enjoy their bountiful breakfast buffet with adults: $14.95 and kids under 12: $7.95. Don't miss out on the lobster bakes on Wednesdays! Wi-Fi access while you overlook the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Located at 290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631.668.2345

HARVEST ON FORT POND - Family style restaurant with family style servings. Elegant setting overlooking Fort Pond. Creative Italian & Mediterranean cuisine in shareable portions. Enjoy cocktails in the lounge while watching the sunset! Freshest herbs and vegetables straight from their own garden! Located at 11 S. Emery, Montauk. 631.668.5574

JOHN PAPAS CAFÉ, II - At the Royal Atlantic Beach Resort. Family friendly, oceanfront patio dining and cocktails. Fresh local seafood, steaks and Greek specialties. Located at 126 S. Emerson Ave., Montauk. 631.668.1511

LIGHTHOUSE GRILL & PATIO - An upscale yet unpretentious setting. Dine where historical magnates JP Morgan Jr., Astor and Doubleday overlooked the famed docks and waterside views. Enjoy Chef Jared Potter's signature "Jaker Crab Cake" & "Yacht Chowder." Monthly Artists Wine Dinners Series - last Thurs. monthly thru October. Reservations suggested. Located at 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631.668.3100, ext. 1172

MANUCCI'S - Open for dinner Monday through Friday at 5 pm. Sunday brunch is served starting at 8:30 am. Located at 440 West Lake Dr., Montauk. 631.668.4455

MTK CAFÉ - Breakfast, lunch & dinner served 7 days a week. Great salads, wraps, paninis, platters, burgers, full bar, sidewalk & garden dining. Located at 770 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631.668.6852

SHAGWONG - Open year round for brunch, lunch & dinner. Fresh local seafood, tender steaks, paninis, chicken, pasta, authentic Italian specialties. Montauk Calamari, Raw Bar, and sinfully delicious desserts. Located on Main St., Montauk. 631.668.3050

SECOND HOUSE TAVERN - A classic American Tavern and Bistro with a lakefront view overlooking Fort Pond. An awe-inspiring combination of seafood and American fare. The Raw Bar is now open! Located on Second House Rd., Montauk. 631.668.2877

STAR DECK GRILL - Overlooking Montauk Harbor. Experience their new menu for 2008! Seafood fresh off the docks, salads, grilled specialties, half pound burgers. Located at 59 Star Island Rd., Montauk. 631.668.5052

SUNSET SALOON - This hard-to-find restaurant is right on the beach at Fort Pond Bay. It even has tables on the sand! Popular for their sunsets. Has a great bar specializing in frozen drinks and a restaurant serving seafood, quesadillas, and more. Located at 93 Navy Rd., Montauk. 631.668.6500

THE SURF LODGE - A laid back yet elegant atmosphere. Chef Sam Talbot keeps the food fresh and from Montauk's local purveyors, with seafood caught daily and a menu built around seasonal ingredients. Located at 183 Edgemere St., Montauk. 631.238.5190

THE OLD HARBOR HOUSE - Serving dinner everyday. Lunch is served at noon on Saturday & Sundays. Kid friendly. Located at 240 Fort Pond Rd., Montauk. 631.668.1515