The Lakehouse

Name: The Lakehouse
Address: 135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY, United States, 11706
Telephone: (631) 666-0995
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3287)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 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
(631) 666-0995
Website
http://www.thelakehouserest.com/
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.

Location
135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
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.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

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

Website
http://www.thelakehouserest.com/
Phone number
(631) 666-0995
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.

The Lakehouse

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