Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island

Since Long Island is surrounded by water, it only makes sense that there are waterfront restaurants where Long Islanders can enjoy the view while they dine. Whether it’s the Long Island Sound on the North shore or the Great South Bay on the South shore, the view is always beautiful, and the food that accompanies it is great too. When the weather warms up, make sure to grab a bite at the Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island for a nice relaxing meal.

2020: Long Islanders Grandpa Tony’s Best Restaurant with a Water View!

Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com

What’s better than dinner with a view? At Grandpa Tony’s, not only can you enjoy some classic Italian pizzeria fare, you can gaze out the windows and take a long view at the nearby water while you dine. When summer rolls around, Grandpa Tony’s opens their outdoor dining area, so you get a choice of two different floors where to enjoy your dinner with a view. Plus, Grandpa Tony’s uses the best ingredients to bring a little slice of Italy to Long Island for you to please your palate. The view is great, the food is delicious — what more could you need?

2019: Long Islanders Voted Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar Best Restaurant with a Water View!

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar
117 New York Ave., Huntington
(631) 385-1515 – www.restaurantprime.com

Having a spectacular vista to accompany a great meal is a wonderful combination that is served routinely at Prime. From the outside, the place resembles a boathouse, fitting, since it overlooks Huntington Harbor, but inside is where the romance begins, in a stunning dining room that has a ceiling made from weathered barn siding and a wall of handmade glass blocks. With 5,000 bottles of wine lined up, the dimly lighted Wine Room is the special spot where love glows and high-quality cuisine beckons!

2018: Long Islanders Voted Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar

117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. restaurantprime.com

Having a spectacular vista to accompany a great meal is a wonderful combination that is served routinely at Prime. From the outside, the place resembles a boathouse, fitting, since it overlooks Huntington Harbor, but inside is where the romance begins, in a stunning dining room that has a ceiling made from weathered barn siding and a wall of handmade glass blocks. With 5,000 bottles of wine lined up, the dimly lighted Wine Room is the special spot where love glows and high-quality cuisine beckons!

2017: Long Islanders Voted Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. restaurantprime.com
Having a spectacular vista to accompany a great meal is a wonderful combination that is served routinely at Prime. From the outside, the place resembles a boathouse, fitting, since it overlooks Huntington Harbor, but inside is where the romance begins, in a stunning dining room that has a ceiling made from weathered barn siding and a wall of handmade glass blocks. With 5,000 bottles of wine lined up, the dimly lighted Wine Room is the special spot where love glows and high-quality cuisine beckons!

2016: Long Islanders Voted Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. restaurantprime.com
Having a spectacular vista to accompany a great meal is a wonderful combination that is served routinely at Prime. From the outside, the place resembles a boathouse, fitting, since it overlooks Huntington Harbor, but inside is where the romance begins, in a stunning dining room that has a ceiling made from weathered barn siding and a wall of handmade glass blocks. With 5,000 bottles of wine lined up, the dimly lighted Vine Room is the special spot where love glows and high-quality cuisine beckons!

2015: Long Islanders Voted Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island!

Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. restaurantprime.com

One of the great advantages of being on an island is the spectacular water views and no restaurant harnesses that quite like Prime in Huntington. This jewel on the harbor is a fine dining experience, serving premium steak and seafood to appreciative guests. The New York Times calls the Vine Room one of the “most romantic spots,” perfect for a Valentine’s Day dinner or a special date night out.

2014: Long Islanders Voted Rachel’s Waterside Grill in Freeport Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island!

1. Rachel’s Waterside Grill
281 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-546-0050. rachelswatersidegrill.com

strong>2. Prime: AN AMERICAN KITCHEN & BAR
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. restaurantprime.com

3. Flynn’s Fire Island
1 Cayuga St., Ocean Bay Park. 631-583-5000. flynnsfireislandny.com

2013: Long Islanders Voted Rachel’s Waterside Grill in Freeport Best Restaurant With a Water View on Long Island!

1. Rachel’s Waterside Grill
281 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-546-0050. www.rachelswatersidegrill.com

2. Prime Restaurant
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. www.restaurantprime.com

3. Pop’s Seafood Shack & Grill
15 Railroad Place, Island Park. 516-432-7677. www.popsseafoodshack.com

2012: Long Islanders Voted Rachel’s Waterside Grill in Freeport Best Restaurant With a Water View on Long Island!

1. Rachel’s Waterside Grill
281 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-546-0050. www.rachelswatersidegrill.com

2. Prime Restaurant
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. www.restaurantprime.com

3. Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grill
395 Main St., Port Washington. 516-883-4242. www.louiesoysterbarandgrille.com

2011: Long Islanders Voted Prime in Huntington Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island!

1. Prime
117 New York Ave., Huntington. 631-385-1515. www.restaurantprime.com

2. EB Elliot’s Restaurant
23 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport. 516-378-8776. www.ebelliots.com

3. Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grill
395 Main St., Port Washington. 516-883-4242. www.louiesoysterbarandgrille.com

2010: Long Islanders Voted Lombardi’s on the Sound in Port Jefferson Best Restaurant with a Water View on Long Island!

1. Lombardi’s on the Sound
44 Fairway Dr. Port Jefferson 631-473-1440 www.lombardisonthesound.com

2. Mill Pond House
437 E. Main St., Centerport. 631-261-7663. www.millpondrestaraunt.com

3. Louie’s Oyster Bar & Grille
395 Main St., Port Washington. 516-883-4242. www.louiesoysterbarandgrille.com