Waterfront restaurants in the Hamptons
A place counts as waterfront when its own site says it sits on, along or overlooking the water. 6 listings qualify so far, from the Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays to Fort Pond in Montauk.
Last checked October 28, 2026. Next scheduled checks: May and October.
| Name | Town | Water | What its site says | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowfish | Hampton Bays | Shinnecock Canal | Its home page advertises panoramic water views, and its group's October 26, 2026 post places the restaurant above the Shinnecock Canal. | Open in winter |
| Harvest on Fort Pond | Montauk | Fort Pond | The site cites sunsets over Fort Pond and seasonal garden dining. | Winter not confirmed |
| Inlet Seafood | Montauk | Block Island Sound | Its site cites eight acres of waterfront and panoramic views of Block Island Sound from every seat. | Winter not confirmed |
| RUMBA Hampton Bays | Hampton Bays | Waterfront dock | Its site lists a Hampton Bays waterfront location with a RUMBA Dock and RUMBA Cove; it does not name the water. | Open in winter |
| Stone Creek Inn | East Quogue | Along the water | Its FAQ describes the setting as along the water in East Quogue; it does not name the body of water. | Open in winter |
| The Canal Cafe | Hampton Bays | Shinnecock Canal | Its deck overlooks the marina and the Shinnecock Canal at the Hampton Watercraft Marina. | Winter not confirmed |
Water views are a summer feature in the sense that decks and patios close first. Of these listings, only the ones marked open in winter in the last column say they stay open through the cold months, and several are covered on the winter list. For an indoor table without the view, see the full directory.
If the water is the point of your trip, Hamptons Beach Day covers choosing a beach, and Hamptons Key lists waterfront rentals.
Common questions
How do you decide a restaurant is waterfront?
A place counts as waterfront when its own site says it sits on, along or overlooking the water. Where a site only says "water views" without naming a body of water, we say that and no more.
Are Hamptons waterfront restaurants open in winter?
Check each listing: of the 6 on this page, 3 post winter or year-round hours as of October 28, 2026.
Sources
- Cowfish, official site Checked October 28, 2026.
- Harvest on Fort Pond, official site Checked October 28, 2026.
- Inlet Seafood, official site Checked October 28, 2026.
- RUMBA Hampton Bays, official site Checked October 28, 2026.
- Stone Creek Inn, official site Checked October 28, 2026.
- The Canal Cafe, official site Checked October 28, 2026.