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The Lakehouse, Bay Shore, NY

The Lakehouse

4.7 (3287)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Since 2006, The LakeHouse restaurant has been the jewel of Bay Shore, NY. In the summer of 2016, owners Eileen & Matthew Connors and Jay Gut moved locations to a brand new dockside treasure. With stunning views and multiple fireplaces, comfortable seating for 100+ guests, two lounge areas, deck overlooking the Great South Bay, and both an indoor tavern room and a waterfront bar, The Lakehouse is touted by many as “one of the best restaurants on Long Island.” At night, the deck is illuminated, as is the waterfront lounge area where guests can congregate for after-dinner cocktails. This New American fine dining experience is not to be missed. The Lakehouse can now be reached by boat as well, as guest dockage is available at the new gorgeous bayside locale.
*Please note that we not take reservations for particular tables & we cannot promise a particular area or table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Connors
  • Catering
    From intimate gatherings to large scale events let the LakeHouse host your special day. Idyllic scenery & gourmet cuisine your event is sure to be one to remember. All parties are customizable and tailored to your special requests and the needs of your event. For inquries please contact our Events Director Director Annalisa Manthos
  • Private party facilities
    Gorgeous Chef's Dining Room with views into the kitchen, accommodates up to 24 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Shore
  • Cross street
    Gibson
  • Parking details
    Parking is valet or metered parking
  • Public transit
    Fire Island Ferries, LIRR Bay shore
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,287 people are saying

The Lakehouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lakehouse offers a "great dining experience" with consistently "excellent" food, attentive service, and a "beautiful atmosphere" by the water. The menu features standout dishes like halibut, cavatelli, and tuna tartare. Desserts, especially the S'mores Icecream Sundae, are delightful. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "favorite restaurant" for many.
3,287 Reviews
  1. liz VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent, service impeccable, love the ambience and views as well.

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  2. Linda

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful! The service and food was great! The staff is amazing

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  3. Theresa VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The view was amazing, but the service was lacking. I don’t know if my waiter was overwhelmed, but I had to ask for a glass of wine multiple times and another person brought it with my appetizer came out.

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  4. Michelle

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Our experience was fine. The friendly hostess suggested we wait for our table at the outdoor bar, which had almost no seating and a dishwashing station right in your face. The bartender was working very hard alone behind the bar, so right away I was concerned this restaurant might be short staffed. The outdoor area had a nice view and was covered with comfortable seating. The server never introduced himself and, after a slightly long wait, abruptly asked "what we wanted." Other than that he was like enough, and the food was decent. My duck was tasty. My husband's cavatelli looked like it had been sitting for a while. We looked at the dessert menu, but decided we were too full. We handed the menus back to the server and then waited an awkwardly long time for the check. Overall, it was... fine. It was busy for a weeknight, so perhaps they were overwhelmed.

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  5. R. James

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful, the food extraordinary and the views spectacular

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  6. Linda

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was my 65th birthday and we had a little dinner party with my family. The service was outstanding, it was raining out so the outside roof leaked a lot. The food was also outstanding. But for four people, my bill was extremely high so I find it to be very pricey. Other than that, it was the perfect evening. The desserts were to die for!

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  7. vincent VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, waterside, excellent food and staff. Very accommodating
    The LakehouseResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Vincent. We are delighted to know how much you enjoyed dining with us. We hope to see you again in the future. Sincerely, Eileen Connors

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  8. Jacqueline VIP

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favorite restaurant all year….but getting a table outside in the summer makes it a little more special. Came with my parents for dinner and everything was perfect from beginning to end. Tuna, oysters, cod, chicken…and the best carrot cake biscotti to complement the affogato. Thanks so much.
    The LakehouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jacqueline, Thank you so much for this excellent review! We are thrilled to hear how much you and your parents enjoyed dining with us—and that we rated your favorite restaurant of the year! It's such a pleasure to know that we made such a lasting impression. We hope to see you again in the future. Sincerely, Eileen Connors

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  9. Leonard

    Virginia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was spectacular. The food was outstanding. I can’t wait to go back
    The LakehouseResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Leonard, Thank you so much for this amazing review!! We are delighted to know how much you enjoyed your dining experience at The LakeHouse. We look forward to your return. Sincerely, Eileen Connors

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  10. Samuel

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING PLACE our Server Chris was exceptional & Professional. We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner
    The LakehouseResponded 4 days ago
    Dear Samuel, Thank you so much for choosing The LakeHouse to celebrate your special occasion—and for this excellent review. We are delighted to know how much you enjoyed dining with us. Happy Anniversary! Sincerely, Eileen Connors

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FAQs

The Lakehouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 666-0995.

The Lakehouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3287 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Suffolk
  5. Bay Shore

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for The Lakehouse

135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Gibson
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Shore
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is valet or metered parking
  • Public transit
    Fire Island Ferries, LIRR Bay shore
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Connors
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    From intimate gatherings to large scale events let the LakeHouse host your special day. Idyllic scenery & gourmet cuisine your event is sure to be one to remember. All parties are customizable and tailored to your special requests and the needs of your event. For inquries please contact our Events Director Director Annalisa Manthos
  • Private party facilities
    Gorgeous Chef's Dining Room with views into the kitchen, accommodates up to 24 guests.
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