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    Canal Cafe

    3.9 (301 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Grilled Tuna Sandwich
    Alan L.

    Be prepared to wait for a table Our party of 4 needed to wait 30 minutes for a table.. We had a pleasant walk around the marina during our wait. The cocktails are adequate. The Grilled Tuna Sandwich was very tasty. The French Fries were crispy and quite good. The service was attentive.

    Steak sandwich
    Jason B.

    My wife and I love this place. While the lobster roll isn't traditional (it's lobster salad on ciabatta) it is among the best on long island. The large is enough to fill you up without an appetizer or the fries it comes with. My wife enjoyed her steak sandwich. Beautiful views of the canal and boats even from inside tables. Friendly and attentive service. Only 2 credit cards can be used at a time for the bill.

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    Rich C.

    Dinner for 2. No reservations taken. 1 hour wait for outside table, inside no wait. App bang bang shrimp deep fried w tangy sauce - ok 6 pieces. Main dishes shrimp tacos good and tuna ponzu very good. Dinks x2 each, no desert bill $150 w/o tip. It's the Hamptons in the summer!

    Kira S.

    Cute location and great view of the water! Service was friendly. Food was yummy and reasonable priced.

    Fish and Chips and tuna tostadas
    D E.

    Great dinner at the bar. Bartender was lovely. She had had a very long busy day and was very friendly and upbeat. We will certainly be back.

    Steamed Littleneck Clams appetizer with sausage
    Tansy W.

    The fries were AMAZING and some of the best I have ever had. But most of the other dishes were pretty bleh. The better dishes were the beer battered shrimp and steamed clams. The lobster roll was a little odd being on ciabatta bread. The clam fritters were pretty terrible. We took a slice of key lime pie home and it was a little too sweet for us. We also liked the mock cocktail mojito - it was very refreshing. Re wait, we came as a party of two on a Saturday over memorial weekend around 5/5:30pm and got seated after a ten minute wait. Enjoyed that there was an outdoor dining option overlooking the bay. It was a little chilly but I bet it would be nice on a warmer day. Over all, average food but was a little disappointed with some of the dishes.

    Lobster Roll
    Mary C.

    Best lobster rolls on the Island! Very popular busy restaurant with excellent service. Do not follow Waze directions- it drops you off across the water. Instead follow directions to Hampton Watercraft Marina- it is located just behind the marina. Indoor and outdoor seating.

    The Lobster  rolls are absolutely phenomenal.

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    Horrible food, overpriced and the service was terrible. Also, get ready to wait at least an hour for a table. Go to cowfish instead.

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    The lobster roll is excellent. But, I was there this past Friday and the wait was 45 minutes, for lunch.

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    Great location and fun staff. Lobster roll is the best on LI

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    We came with a reservation on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy. I loved the outside with a nice…read moreseating area around colorful florals. The building looks like a mini lighthouse. Service was efficient and friendly. I got the truffle airline chicken and my partner got the strip steak. Overall the flavors were pretty good. The sweet potato fries came with a cinnamon sauce. The mushroom demi glace and the cauliflower puree were delicious. My partner's steak was unevenly cooked with half being medium and the other half being medium rare. For cocktails, we got the strawberry lemonade, which was more sweet than tart, and the bourbon cherry sour. For dessert we got the smores chocolate mousse, which came with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and Hershey's pieces. It was good but too sweet for me to finish everything. It also came in a narrow mason jar which was a little impractical.

    1 North in Westhampton is an excellent steakhouse. This was my wife and my first visit, and I must…read moresay everything was delightful. I ordered the Filet accompanied by a baked potato and brussels sprouts, while she relished the grilled shrimp and salad. The service was exceptional. The restaurant is quite spacious, well-maintained, and offers ample parking. It is an outstanding option for a quality steak.

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    Cowfish

    Cowfish

    4.1
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    We had such an amazing dinner here. Sydney was such a fantastic and friendly server who went above…read moreand beyond. The crab Rangoon dip, and fried pickles were delicious appetizers and we loved the sushi and bento boxes. We will be back! Thank you!

    I've been to Cowfish a few times, but this visit was so good that I had to write about it…read more The property is gorgeous, located on the South Shore of Long Island in the Hampton Bays. The restaurant is huge and always busy. They have two levels, and while I prefer sitting upstairs, both spaces are great. This time, I tried their New England Clam Chowder for the first time, and it was phenomenal. There wasn't a grain of sand to be found, and it was absolutely loaded with meaty, perfectly cooked, tender clams. The flavor was unforgettable. It managed to be creamy without feeling heavy. You know when a chowder leaves a thick coating of cream in your mouth that lingers long after each bite? This wasn't like that at all, and it was perfect. I also enjoyed the Caesar salad. I've seen it presented this way before, and while it does put a little more work on the diner, it's really not a big deal to use a fork and knife. The lettuce was crisp and cold, the dressing tasted homemade, and the crouton crumble was a game changer. I decided to add the seared blackened scallops, and they were cooked perfectly. The upcharge was a little more than I would have liked for the amount, but it was worth it. After all, who doesn't love a scallop straight from Montauk? That scallop traveled less to get to my plate than I did to get to Hampton Bays. The drinks were festive, the wine was cold, and the atmosphere was lively. It's the perfect place to bring friends and family and have a great time.

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    My wife and I were meeting a friend who lives in Laurel for dinner. We researched local restaurants…read moreand came across the Watershed Kitchen and Inn on OpenTable. The description of the restaurant, the menus and the reviews online made us to decide to give them a try. We're so glad that we did! We entered through the bar entrance which was lively but not crazy loud. There was a musician setting up in one corner of the bar area. We could hear him during our dinner but it was not at all distracting (and he was quite good). We were greeted by one of the hosts (who I now believe may be one of the owners). We were welcomed and escorted to a table in the dining room right behind the bar area. From what I could determine, there were at least two other dining areas and an outside dining area (for dining during the nicer weather). Our server quickly came to welcome us, ask if we had questions about the menu / specials and to take our drink order. She was attentive, pleasant and was able to quickly and accurately answer questions that we had (we have some dietary restrictions and needed to verify some ingredients. She knew immediately what we could order to dine safely. We started our order with the Chiccharon appetizer. I had anticipated that the item would be traditional crispy Chiccaron. Instead the dish was more of a pork belly in a broth. We actually enjoyed that much more! It was plentiful, cooked to perfection and flavorful. For dinner my wife and our friend ordered the sea bass special. They both thought it was plentiful, perfectly prepared and tasted great. I ordered the pork chop with spicy cherry peppers in a light evoo broth. I told our server that I wasn't eating potatoes or rice and asked for a recommendation for a substitute. She recommended the broccolini which was a perfect alternative. My pork chop was served perfectly (medium, juicy,) and was huge! We passed on dessert but the options looked amazing. We will absolutely be back again SOON. Thank you.

    We really loved the whole meal here. Had a very reasonably priced 3 course price fixed dinner and…read moreeach loved all parts of it. Very nice setting and comfortable atmosphere; friendly staff.

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    Lounge area
    Lounge area
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