Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Suffolk

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Dopo la Spiaggia - Sag Harbor

4.8

4.8 (257)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sag Harbor

About the restaurant

Dopo La Spiaggia is the Italian restaurant located across the street from the waterfront in Sag Harbor. We pride ourselves with serving the Hamptons' finest Tuscan cuisine including steaks, pastas, seafood & more. Enjoy the bar with the best crafted cocktails ovelooking beautiful sag harbor marina. "Dopo Sag" is local's favorite for a reason. Come and enjoy unique experience at our intimate dining room with fireplace or outdoor patios. Lunch or dinner, we are here for for you!

Top review

JayVIP

Dined on May 13, 2025

Feels like a trattoria… warm, welcoming restaurant, friendly and professional service, all topped off by excellent food!

Tres Palms Coastal Dining

4.7

4.7 (660)

$31 to $50

American

Babylon

About the restaurant

Here at Tres Palms your dining pleasure is our first priority. We are committed to serving free-range, natural and sustainable poultry and meat, free of any pesticides, hormones or antibiotics, The first thing you will notice is how tasteful and delicious our dishes are when using such proteins as a base ingredient. More people are understanding the ramifications of introducing so many chemicals and antibiotics to our bodies. We created our menu using ingredients found in our local farms and waters, whenever possible. Top ingredients along with a totally relaxed atmosphere and “first in class” service, is how we deliver the Tres Palms’ experience to you , our loyal customer. Come in and enjoy our Sunday Brunch, free docking and live music.

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Christine

Dined 3 days ago

Food was Okay! We ordered buttered pasta for our granddaughter. It had pepper on it. Why would you add pepper for a dish from the kids menu. She picked around the pepper.

Whalers

4.7

4.7 (1372)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

We’re so excited to bring Whalers to Bay Shore and share our love of amazing food and great drinks with the community. Our menu is modern American cuisine, so you’ll find the classics that you’re used to but with our own little spin. In addition to our casual dining and nightlife, we also offer full catering services. With huge windows and views of the Great South Bay, Whalers will be the perfect location to host your next event!

We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but we cannot guarantee where you will be seated. Additionally, reservations are unavailable for dockside dining, as outdoor tables are first come first serve.

Whalers is modern and fresh with a nod to what it’s like growing up on the Great South Bay. Located right in the middle of the action down on Maple Ave, we are looking forward to getting customers who live locally, but also those who are heading over to Fire Island.

We look forward to serving you!

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TerriVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Our waiter was wonderful. Portions were a good size and ambiance nice too

Bella Vie

4.7

4.7 (575)

$30 and under

Italian

Bay Shore

About the restaurant

An Award Winning Romantic Italian French waterfront restaurant nestled in the heart of Bay Shore.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on May 24, 2025

Food was delicious. Atmosphere superb. It was a wonderful experience

Drift 82

4.7

4.7 (248)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Welcome to Drift 82 where the sea is our best friend and the sun always shines on the good side of day. Drift 82 is located on the South Shore of Long Island in the burgeoning town of Patchogue right on the Patchogue river which leads to the mouth of The Great South Bay. Ferries from Fire Island's Davis Park pull in only steps away from Drift 82's doors.

Come explore this gem of a restaurant adorned with marine life décor and beach vibes. Boaters come and go on the Patchogue river and the lot of them dock right up to the Drift 82. Once you experience Drift 82, you'll know exactly why everyone is buzzing about the quality and care this restaurant provides to their customers.

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AnnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

There were several larger groups inside so my blind sister and I decided to sit on the small porch area. Two of the women who work there brought over an umbrella so it was perfect. Our food was very good and the waitress, Kaitlyn, was efficient and friendly. The view is lovely - we saw some boats heading out the Great South Bay. Parking is tight but there is a lot a little beyond the Davis Park Ferry lot. We used the disabled parking spot so we were nearby. We couldn't have managed otherwise. It was quite an enjoyable experience.

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Popular dish

Lobster Bisque

Farm Country Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (80)

$31 to $50

American

Riverhead

About the restaurant

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Nestled along the picturesque Peconic River, Farm Country Kitchen in Riverhead, Long Island, offers a charming blend of rustic ambiance and gourmet comfort food.

The restaurant serves lunch and dinner with dishes like the fan-favorite slow-braised osso buco, fresh seafood, and seasonal salads. Guests can enjoy dining on the outdoor deck or cozy interior, surrounded by scenic views.

Farm Country Kitchen is known for its farm-to-table approach, featuring local produce and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Perfect for a relaxing meal, private event, or catered gathering.

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Alexa

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was outstanding. Can’t wait to go back already!

The Oar Steak and Seafood Grill

4.6

4.6 (833)

$30 and under

Seafood

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Casual waterfront dining right on the docks of the Patchogue River, The Oar serves up fresh and delicious steaks and seafood. Chefs prepare specialties like coconut shrimp, 36 oz sizzling prime porterhouse, lobster quesadillas and fresh Bluepoint oysters and little clams which are delivered daily. Two dining rooms are decorated in traditional nautical style. The front wall in made up of French doors that open onto the water, providing dockside open air seating in warm months and picturesque views of the marina year-round. The rear dining room is elegant with raise panel mahogany, white table clothes and blue and white nautical stripe wall paper. We look forward to accommodating your special occasion in the separate catering room. The restaurant stocks full indoor and outdoor bars so you'll never miss a beautiful night at this fun and entertaining spot.

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Sheila

Dined on May 29, 2025

Food was great and our server Emily was excellent

Bistro 72 At Hotel Indigo East End

4.6

4.6 (713)

$30 and under

American

Riverhead

About the restaurant

Bistro 72 is a casually elegant restaurant and lounge located in Riverhead, NY at the Hotel Indigo East End. Bistro 72 brings you a distinctive contemporary dining experience on Long Island's East End. Our cuisine seasonally showcases the finest locally-grown ingredients and regional wines. We offer farm to table dining using fresh grown herbs and produce, local seafood, and signature prime steaks cooked to perfection. As well as organic dishes and savory local duck and pork. Our unique dining experience is accompanied by live music Thursday-Saturday evenings. We feature indoor and outdoor dining sure to create a memorable experience.

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KarynVIP

Dined on May 22, 2025

Great meal. A bit unexpected for a hotel restaurant. Wonderful service from each person waiting on us.

ITA Kitchen - East Moriches

4.1

4.1 (389)

$31 to $50

Italian

Center Moriches

About the restaurant

We present to you, ITA Kitchen Waterfront. Situated on the bay with 360-degree water views, is the ultimate backdrop for your dining pleasure.

With Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Lounge Area for Cocktails & Apps, and Boat Service you can enjoy an array of our fare and cocktails in multiple experiences.

Enjoy a Frose on the Patio while dining on our many classics plus additions added to the menu to suit the view.

All reservations are made for inside. Outside reservations are not guaranteed as they are weather permitting and if made we can not guarantee you an indoor table at the same time frame should weather not permit.

Top review

Brian

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was great—from the service to the food. The view is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this place and look forward to returning multiple times during the summer

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Experience

Parmesan Dreams Happy Hour

Claudio's Waterfront

3.5

3.5 (61)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Greenport

About the restaurant

Welcome to Claudio’s Waterfront, your Dockside Drinks and Dining destination! Located on the water, in historic Greenport harbor, Claudio’s Waterfront serves the freshest seafood and seasonal fare, celebrating the flavors of the region and the Rich maritime history of this storied locale.

Join us to create your own salt-air, sun-kissed summer vibe experience, with the best happy Hour in town, Sunday brunch, Live music on the weekends, or an unforgettable sunset dinner seaside. Days roll into nights at Claudio’s…

Sail or stroll over for a Dockin’ Good time!

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StephanieVIP

Dined on May 26, 2025

Magic place, our server couldn’t have been nicer while being totally efficient, music really good - Sanseverino band, I think. The drinks good, the food the weak spot. This band so excellent and the sound system perfect so that if they come back, we will too even though our food expectations will be lower!

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