United States New York Long Island Outdoor Dining Where to Find Great Restaurants with Outdoor Seating on Long Island By Linda Tagliaferro Linda Tagliaferro Linda Tagliaferro is a Long Island travel writer who has been published in national newspapers and magazines like The New York Times and Coastal Living. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 In season, Long Island offers a number of excellent restaurants with outdoor dining, some facing the ocean, a bay, a pond or a picturesque street. Here's a sampling of restaurants that offer indoor as well as outdoor seating. 01 of 11 Louie's Oyster Bar and Grille Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 395 Main St, Port Washington, NY 11050-3122, USA Get directions Phone +1 516-883-4242 Web Visit website 395 Main Street 02 of 11 Prime Restaurant Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 117 North New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743, USA Get directions Phone +1 631-385-1515 Web Visit website This upscale restaurant on Huntington Harbor reminds me of a faraway Caribbean isle in the summer months, with its breezy outdoor levels facing the water. The restaurant offers a wide selection of steaks, seafood, sushi, luscious salads and more. It's a good choice for a romantic dinner. If you're not in the mood for a full meal, you can also order lighter fare, or enjoy the vibrant outdoor bar scene. When the weather turns cold, there's plenty of room indoors in this very elegant restaurant. 03 of 11 Hurricane Alley at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 32 Star Island Rd, Montauk, NY 11954, USA Get directions Phone +1 631-668-2826 Web Visit website If you're in Montauk and in the mood for great food with a waterfront view, Hurricane Alley is a good choice. This casual eatery is located within the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina. With both indoor and outdoor dining, this laid-back restaurant offers delicious food. During warm weather, you can sit out on the deck for expansive views of Montauk Lake. With offerings like savory Gulf Coast Chowder, tempting, hand-made guacamole and lots of excellent fish dishes, this restaurant uses only made-on-premises, fresh ingredients. 04 of 11 The Mill Pond House Restaurant Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 437 E Main St, Centerport, NY 11721-1540, USA Get directions Phone +1 631-261-7663 Web Visit website This Zagat-rated restaurant in Centerport features great steaks and seafood. When weather permits, you can enjoy dining on the ample outdoor patio, where you can watch swans gently swimming in Mill Pond. During colder months, you can still enjoy views of the pond through large windows in the dining room. The restaurant has a great raw bar and caviar is also served. Their bay scallops and organic salmon filet were a hit with my family. Continue to 5 of 11 below. 05 of 11 The Sea Grille at Gurney's Inn Resort, Spa & Conference Center Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954-5048, USA Get directions Phone +1 631-668-2345 Web Visit website Gurney's Inn overlooks Montauk's stunning expanse of sprawling beach, and the resort's restaurant, The Sea Grille, faces the Atlantic Ocean. Specializing in seafood, The Sea Grille offers meals created from local shellfish, just-caught fish, local organic produce and other regional specialties including Long Island duck. For a serving of soft sea breezes and refreshing salty air, ask for a table on the outdoor deck and gaze at the breathtaking view of the beach and Atlantic Ocean while you dine on delicious food. 06 of 11 Dockers Waterside View Map Address 94 Dune Rd, East Quogue, NY 11942, USA Get directions Phone +1 631-653-0653 Web Visit website Dockers Waterside features creative American cuisine with a focus on seafood, steaks and lobsters, set against a spectacular backdrop on the water in the Hamptons. 07 of 11 La Bussola Ristorante Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 40 School St, Glen Cove, NY 11542, USA Get directions Phone +1 516-671-2100 Web Visit website La Bussola Ristorante features classic Italian cuisine. The delicious food, from Lobster alla Fra Diavolo to Chicken Campagnola and Osso Bucco, is served by an attentive staff. During the summer, you can sit outdoors under umbrellas in front of this Zagat-rated restaurant, facing a quiet street in Glen Cove. 08 of 11 Tellers Restaurant Jim Lennon View Map Address 605 Main St, Islip, NY 11751-3519, USA Get directions Phone +1 631-277-7070 Web Visit website Housed in a former bank, Tellers resembles a soaring Greek temple. Inside, 32-foot ceilings and 6-foot sconces frame the subdued tones of the walls. The entire restaurant exudes an air of classic elegance, from its ample main dining room, to its former bank vaults (now safeguarding its wine "treasures") and its expansive copper-covered bar, aptly named the Gold Bar. Families as well as couples can enjoy this upscale eatery. During the warmer months, Tellers offers outdoor dining on its patio. Continue to 9 of 11 below. 09 of 11 Besito Linda Tagliaferro View Map Address 1516 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11576-1126, USA Get directions Phone +1 516-484-3001 Web Visit website Besito restaurant in Huntington (there's a sister restaurant in Roslyn) features fresh, delicious Mexican food in an upscale atmosphere. Meals are freshly prepared and the service is top-notch. The atmosphere is more like a lively party than an impersonal restaurant. If you like spicy food, this is a great place to go. During warm weather, the front of the restaurant opens, and you can enjoy your meals at cozy tables on the sidewalk. 10 of 11 Thyme Restaurant & Café Bar Thyme Restaurant & Café Bar View Map Address 8 Tower Pl, Roslyn, NY 11576, USA Get directions Phone +1 516-625-2566 Web Visit website Located directly across the street from the Roslyn Clock Tower, Thyme Restaurant & Café Bar serves fresh, delicious food in an elegant atmosphere. The service is impeccable and the prices are reasonable. In warm weather, sit outside on the deck for tranquil views of gentle swans swimming in the tranquil pond just in back of the restaurant. 11 of 11 Limani Restaurant Limani View Map Address 1043 Northern Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11576-1501, USA Get directions Phone +1 516-869-8989 Web Visit website Limani is an opulent restaurant specializing in fresh Greek seafood against the backdrop of soaring ceilings, marble columns and tasteful decorations inspired by the culture of ancient Greece. During the summer months, you can enjoy their 900-square foot outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful hibiscus vines. The outdoor patio is open for service during brunch, lunch and dinner hours. Note: reservations are not taken for the patio. Dining there is on a first come, first served basis. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email