Shelter Island restaurants
Shelter Island lists one verified restaurant so far: The Islander on North Ferry Road, which says it is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week year round.
Island town between the forks. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Shelter Island is its own town, an island in Gardiners Bay reached by ferry from both the North Fork and the South Fork.
The Islander posts a fall/winter schedule: Monday 7 am to 8:30 pm for burger night, Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday 7 am to 3 pm, and Friday and Saturday 7 am to 8 pm. Its food truck is closed for the season. On the island, ferry schedules matter as much as restaurant hours, and they are covered on Hamptons Commute.
Restaurants in Shelter Island
| Name | Cuisine | Winter | Hours as posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Islander | American | Open | Fall/winter schedule: Monday 7 am to 8:30 pm (burger night) |
Open in winter in Shelter Island
- The Islander: Posts a fall/winter schedule; breakfast and lunch seven days a week year round, evenings vary by season.
The full list is on Open in winter.
Around Shelter Island
Getting to Shelter Island: Hamptons Commute. Beach access rules: Hamptons Beach Pass; picking a beach: Hamptons Beach Day. Living here year-round: Hamptons Year Round.
Common questions
What restaurants are open in Shelter Island in winter?
The Islander posts winter or year-round hours on its own site as of October 28, 2026. Check each restaurant before you drive.
Sources
- Shelter Island (town), New York, Wikipedia Checked October 28, 2026.
- The Islander, official site Checked October 28, 2026.