What to know before you go
The Islander describes itself as a classic family restaurant serving classic comfort food, open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week year round, "evenings vary depending on the season". It is at 63 North Ferry Road on Shelter Island.
Its fall/winter schedule is Monday 7 am to 8:30 pm with a burger night, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 7 am to 3 pm, and Friday and Saturday 7 am to 8 pm. The full menu is available for takeout.
The Islander food truck, which the site places at Crescent Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is closed for the season. The restaurant takes private parties by phone and offers catering.
Staying near The Islander? See current Shelter Island rentals on Hamptons Key, or read the full Shelter Island restaurant guide.
Common questions
Is The Islander open in winter?
Yes, according to its own site. Posts a fall/winter schedule; breakfast and lunch seven days a week year round, evenings vary by season. Checked October 28, 2026.
What are The Islander's hours?
As posted on its website on October 28, 2026: Fall/winter schedule: Monday 7 am to 8:30 pm (burger night); Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 7 am to 3 pm; Friday and Saturday, 7 am to 8 pm.
Plan around it
Getting to Shelter Island: Hamptons Commute. Beaches nearby: Hamptons Beach Day.
Living out east in winter? Hamptons Year Round: Shelter Island.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from the sources below. Hours, menus and prices change: confirm with The Islander before you go.
- The Islander: home page with fall/winter schedule Checked October 28, 2026.