My first time and it was the bomb! Our waitress was pleasant. The sockeye salmon was hot along with the camlamri. I only visit Montauk yearly, but this gem is definitely a place I can attend yearly. read more

We love visiting inlet on our yearly montauk trip. Still super annoying that they don't serve dinner until 4:30. We arrived at 4 and other people were also arriving and we all had to wait to order our food. Our fried calamari was incredible and definitely fresh. The menu states that majority of the fish is caught that same day. I had steak frites as my entree. It wasn't the best and definitely lacked flavor. My husband ordered the spicy salmon and shrimp tempura roll. He said they were very good but couldn't been colder. Our flourless chocolate cake extremely lacked flavor and didn't taste fresh. I could've gone without it. Nevertheless, it's a restaurant that's tradition and we always enjoy our experience and view. read more

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UPDATED Base my reviews off what you pay: *Place was jammed at 5:00 on a Friday. Price - ~$100+ (appetizer, entree, drinks, tip) Food - 3/5 - mixed bag, some great some ok. Service - 2/5 - place was jammed, but still very slow. Ambiance - 5/5 - nice location with live music. Overall - 3/5 - stand by my original 3 star review. This place is a bit overhyped and you pretty much pay for the experience of eating there. Food was a mixed bag, some dishes really good, others are whatever. The Tuna with lentils was by far the best. Service was very slow, you cannot make a reservation so you are playing Russian roulette walking into the door. Even the place being busy, still took way too much time get things moving. You pay for the location, nice spot on the water, live music, modern inside, that is where you pay. All things considered, probably would not return. Best Dish - Tuna with lentils Would Return - Not likely read more

5 + location and view 4 minus overall No reservations, so depending on time of year you may have to wait for a table. We have been here a number of times and usually enjoy our meal and experience. They have Good sushi selections and usually have nice fresh seafood selections. We had Tile fish prepared with escarole, white beans, and crispy leaks. Quite good! We also had wild Alaskan salmon that was somewhat disappointing. Id skip that! Was kind of dry and a bit fishy. Not terrible, but not really exceptionally enjoyable either. Service was good! They definitely work hard! They were washing down the table next to us as we sat down which is fine. Unfortunately, they were using some kind of solution that smelled like dirty or rotten damp rags. Unfortunately the smell took a while to dissipate and impacted our party's experience. It also probably reduced our ordering of pre-meal apps and drinks, not intentionally, but because it wasnt appetizing. We will probably return, because our experience might have been off a bit because they are not in full season yet. read more

5 stars for the venue. The smallish upstairs dining room has windows overlooking the sea and the mariner and restaurants across the inlet. It's great for sunsets. There is outdoor seating too, but I didn't see any umbrellas. On the lower level outside there were tables and chairs, a musician, and food trucks surrounding the building. We ordered appetizers and a main course to share. The servers had to be reminded to bring extra plates. A large water bottle is left on the tables so you can pour your own water. There were no crackers or bread to start. I liked that they use real crab in the sushi rolls. The baked oysters were good. The fluke main course tasted fresh. It would have been nicer if the filet wasn't folded over. People told us this is the best place for a fish dinner in Montauk. I don't know if that's true. Overall, we liked it. We thought it was quite good, but not great. read more

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Inlet is located at one of the most beautiful spot in Montauk, NY. I have been there 4 times. The restaurant has an outdoor deck that has a view of the water. I caught a stunning sunset in June 2026. The food is delicious. We had lobster, grilled fish and sushi. I will go back. read more

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Sadly inlet is off my list after visiting several years in a row. We had a group of 10. We called ahead and asked if they could seat us upstairs as the table downstairs we previously were given was loud, very warm and in direct path of sun (we have some people who have had issues with health and sun). They said arrive early at 445. We did. They refused to accommodate seating us upstairs even though there was a way to do it. Eventually they did concede that they could have but a group was now sitting in one of the tables we would have needed. So we ended up baking in the sun downstairs. In an area that is also the loudest in the restaurant (next to bar and near where trays of dishes crash near kitchen). Inlet is always busy and has decent food and nice wait staff so they wont miss us but its sad that they care so little about the comfort of their guests. read more

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It's gone downhill since my last visit. I've eaten here many times. Selection has petered out. Will probably still visit and it's better than Harvest. Bostwick's is best imho Service is ok and the ambiance is loud. read more

I'd heard so much about this place, particularly how great their sushi is, so I was excited to try it last time I was out here. We came here during lunch time and the restaurant had a strange smell to it -- not sure if it was something they used to clean or what. We knew that there had been some issues with boats coming in to deliver seafood the day before and were told that some things were not available -- but wish that we would've been told of things that weren't fresh like the sushi. I ordered the sushi platter and it was so dry and bland, as if the fish had been cut days ago. I ended up not finishing it. The blacked fish bites and the fluke sandwich were decent. The sliced yellowtail was better than the sushi since it had a lot of sauce on it. The clams were the freshest thing we had. Service was slow which was surprising given we were one of two tables in here for lunch. Not really overly impressed. read more

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A hidden gem and so glad it popped up as a recommendation! Their sashimi was some of the windy and biggest pieces we've ever had! We went twice on our trip we liked it so much there read more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

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The service is always great here and usually no problem getting a great sunset seat table. Crowds are always friendly and the food is great with a somewhat limited seafood if you don't like Asian food. Eat outdoors or in with a great view of the harbor! One of the best in Montauk! read more

We just grabbed martini's at the bar and they were fantastic. Youve got to get gin on Gin beach. Should go without saying. We learned that the bar is owned by six local Fisherman, so it gets a lot of support from community. In fact, it's better to come for lunch, because dinner, according to the bartender, insane!! It is a rather small place but all the lacquered wood, as well as the open windows sending in the ocean breeze, and the chill reggae music playing overhead, it really makes you feel like you are at the beach. I turned to my girl, and before I could say anything, she tells me,"This is so good. What a great idea." Couldn't have said it better myself. read more

Without a doubt our favorite restaurant in Montauk. Always great service and food. Amazing place to eat with incredible sunsets!. Our fav's the calamari sushi roll, cauliflower side and the traditional lobster roll! In the summer the wait may be long but if plan it correctly, you can enjoy the musical entertainment first and then dinner! A two for 1 deal! read more

This was such a great restaurant!!! The view here,of course, is stunning!!!! The food was fresh as can be! The mussels with garlic sauce were big and creamy. The raw oysters were great too! We ordered the lobster and it was so fresh! The desserts were a treat as well! But the star here was not the food or view,it was our waiter Kristian. He was such an exceptional server. One of the best I have had. He was very attentive and such a sweetheart. When I come back to this restaurant and he is no longer here,I would be highly disappointed! read more

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Excellent seafood restaurant. The fish, lobster, clams and red shrimp are so fresh and prepared so well. Staff are super friendly. Service and montauk location is the best. Been coming since they opened and never disappointed. read more

A great place for sushi and sunset. The food here is great, the service is good, and the food comes out fast (too fast). The sushi here is as fresh as you can get. Since 1985, the inlet fleet is responsible for 9 million pounds of seafood each year. In 2006, the restaurant was built for the purpose of bringing seafood directly from the boats to your plate. With 85% of seafood coming from overseas, they take pride in serving fish caught off of Montauk the very same day. I got the Ika Salad (marinated squid) which was very good. I did the Sashimi Platter for my main dish which did not disappoint. The ambiance is very casual and good for large groups. They do not take reservations. Waits for a table can be over an hour but it is worth the wait. The only thing I didn't like was that they brought my main dish while I was still in the middle of my appetizer. read more

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We attended their holiday boat parade event (held at the end of the season to support the Montauk food pantry), and the food did not disappoint. The highlights were: * Raw bar - the oysters and clams here were the largest i've ever seen. They're also extremely fresh and delicious. * Steak-frites - tender, flavorful, and successfully cooked medium well. One of the best steaks I've ever had despite this being a seafood place. * Sweet and sour cauliflower - flavorful and a great blend of textures between the cauliflower and its tempura coating Surprisingly, the sushi was not standout compared to the other dishes, but nothing we got was bad. The waitstaff worked tirelessly all night to clear our tables, keep the food coming out smoothly, and make full rounds of the room with hors d'œuvres. While we came here this time for a special event, I would also come back during normal operating hours for the fantastic food, service, and view of passing boats! What a great experience! read more

Fantastic views from inside or outside. The wait once seated is long but you can watch the boats drift by. Ordered the fluke picatta based on a friend's advice, and it was excellent. Lunchtime was filled with country music. One unpleasant surprise was that after requesting the dessert menu, I needed to use the rest room downstairs, so I left my hat, sunglasses, and sun umbrella at my table, along with the dessert menu. When I returned a few minutes later, the host handed them to me and my place had been cleared! I told her I was not yet finished and resumed my seat. She did not apologize, but at least she didn't seat anyone else there in the meantime. This place has a lot going for it, but they need more staff to keep up with the busy crowds, and please, dear owners, fix the elevator! There were many elderly patrons with mobility issues who would be grateful to save some steps. read more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

Great looking outdoor seating area to have a drink and order from limited menu. Noticed the Adirondack chairs were littered in bird poop. Dining inside is a different experience. Upbeat vibe and bustling atmosphere. Stair rugs leading to upstairs dining room inside need to be replaced. Very dirty and unappealing as you're walking up to be seated to eat a meal. Wait staff was friendly. Long waits to get attention from, find our waitress. Wait staff scurrying around and focused on tasks other than attending to customers. They come on the floor to deliver food and were generally unavailable for customer needs. Ordered linguine with clams. Four little necks in the dish and the rest of the clams were machine chopped- maybe a frozen product, but rubbery and unpleasant. Wait staff could use an attire upgrade. T-shirts are cool and the rest of the attire on many was quite rumpled and in some instances seemed in need of laundering. Place is busy enough so perhaps these things don't seem to need any attention from the owners/ management team. Also- a nice setting to see the sunset and have a view of the inlet. read more

Food and service was outstanding ! Fresh and delicious sushi, there were eleven of us and everyone enjoyed the food, ambiance and service...not inexpensive but worth the money !!! Couldn't have fresher seafood !!! read more

A must stop every time I am in Mtk. Whether for lunch or dinner you will have a great meal. I highly recommend their scallop and shrimp penne pasta. It's a huge portion and guaranteed to fill your appetite. Their in house sushi is out of this world too. Service is always great, no matter how busy it is. The closer to dinner time and sunset be prepared for a long wait time as they have a phenomenal sunset view right on the marina water. This time we stopped for lunch and all of our sushi and appetizers were delicious and filling. read more

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Probably the best seafood I have ever had in my life. The tuna "nachos" were incredible. Everything was fresh, delicious and big portions. The upper dining room is an incredible view...well worth any wait. If you're in Montauk go here over anywhere else!!! read more

We visited for lunch and our party of 5 enjoyed ourselves. We sat outside on a beautiful Fall day and loved the sea air and the views. Our server was friendly, prompt and helpful. Appetizers and mains were good, so were cocktails. We enjoyed the sushi, poke bowl, and fish tacos, all were good. Desserts were also good, the stand out was the home made donuts and ice cream. Wait staff mixed up one of our orders but corrected it with a smile. read more

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We have always loved the Inlet but I had an experience yesterday that I did not appreciate, made me feel dismissed. I just want management to be aware because this is not typical of the great food and service we usually receive there. I walked in, requesting to purchase a gift card and the poor attendant at the podium looked so scared, as if I had 2 heads. I repeated the request, and she asked a male colleague to help me get the gift card. He acknowledged her and she asked me to step aside. All good. They were so busy so I patiently waited 20 minutes next to the podium as they seated customers who came in. I finally asked how the gift card was coming along and I was told by another different associate "oh no, you have to buy them online". So I finally left. Everyone makes mistakes but staff could use better training in how to treat customers with courtesy, especially when they are standing right in front of you for 20 minutes. read more

We had a very disappointing experience here. We were told the wait would be 30 to 45 minutes, which we were fine with. But after an hour, we politely asked about our table and were met with a nasty attitude. At one point, one of us asked if everything was okay or if there was a problem. Instead of offering a simple response, she started making faces and moving her hands in a dramatic "what do you want me to do?" fashion. It was bizarre and unprofessional. After a bit of back and forth, she told our entire group to leave, including five young children who had patiently waited over an hour for dinner. To really drive the point home, she raised her voice to make a scene as we were being kicked out, clearly trying to put on a show for the crowd. Here's the thing: running a business isn't for everyone. And based on what we experienced, it's clear this owner is having a very hard time doing so. Hospitality takes grace and professionalism, neither of which were on display. If she couldn't handle us asking about our table, how would she handle rudeness or unhappy patrons? We won't be back, and I'd strongly encourage others to think twice. read more

You like sunsets? If you do...this is a great place. At the risk of repeating myself...solid food not spectacular. Don't get caught up into the wait or the plastic cups the drinks are served in...you are on Montauk time...so take it slow. Views are spectacular so if you want to do one restaurant with the views and solid food...this is probably the one. The end. read more

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Table for 7 on a Sunday evening. They don't take reservations so we walked in and waited about 45min for a table. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and so are the views. However, the service and bathroom was definitely in need of attention. Food was good. No bad, not great, but good. read more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant - Steak Frites - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

Inlet is the perfect Montauk restaurant. Never had a bad meal here. The food is always great and the vibes are immaculate. It's the thing we look forward to most anytime we're in Montauk. Don't ever change, Inlet! read more

If this is one of the best restaurants in Montauk and where the locals eat, I feel really sorry for them. There is a beautiful view and the bartenders are okay, but otherwise skip this place. The food and service are terrible. You could get better calamari at TGI Fridays and the fish is covered in a thick, tasteless sauce and has been sitting under a heat lamp for an hour before it comes to your table. The "fresh seafood" here comes frozen from a Sysco truck not a nearby fishing boat. read more

Beautiful view. $18 margaritas at the bar. $18. Mediocre service. L-O-N-G wait to get our dinners after ordering. Raw oysters were the most anemic oysters I've ever seen. Waitress didn't even bring small forks with the oysters. Wife's linguine with clams arrived barely warm and dry with not enough sauce. Not too many clams. My pasta fra diavoli was tasty and large pasta helping, but only 2-3 clams, 5 very small shrimp, and 10-12 mussels. Overpriced at $44. I won't be back. Nor would I recommend it. read more

Yelp pictures made us order the tuna tartar and we're SO happy we did! I love that it was in a heart and it was sooo tasty. We waited a little while for a table but that was expected for a Friday night in the summer. You can't make reservations. We got a drink at the bar and waited outside. Lots of outdoor space and seating to sit out by the water. Very romantic! We ordered the cold lobster roll and lobster ravioli. read more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant - Tuna tartar - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

Disappointed. Clam chowder was good. Sashimi excellent. Blue fin tuna was a baseball of tuna dropped in a fryer. Although a cross between raw and rare ( asked for rare) it was dry and crusty. My wife's short rib was dry. tasteless!! Service was good. Jim and Dolores 9/9/25 read more

The last time I went was the last time--exceptionally terrible service from some insanely arrogant staff. There was a nice sunset.

Food is always great! Sushi is my go to, had the Lady Slipper and East Lake rolls today. read more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

Food is 3-4 stars. The sushi is good. Sunset is 5 stars. Service leaves much to be desired, and they auto-add gratuity on larger parties which I'm not a fan of - especially when the service is bad. I think this restaurant can be broken up by seatings. "First seating" - the people who get here before the sunset and hold the tables for every minute up until the sunset is over. "Second seating" - the hungry families who wait outside at picnic benches for up to two hours until the greedy people in the first seating decide to leave. Here's your tip: if you're in the first seating: don't be greedy. Get up when you're finished. If you're in the second seating: order your drinks and apps on the ground floor. Suggestion for management: move parties along. Keep silverware, plates and napkins available so people aren't sitting with food in front of them, and no server to be found. Bring the food out together instead of staggered for entrees. The reservation quote system is useless as it doesn't factor in the inconsiderates in the first seating (can you guess which seating we were? Lol). So typical MTK.... at least they have plenty of space to hang while you wait. The one quirk about Inlet is that it seems disjointed. Sushi, Asian, Italian food, chops... more like a cafeteria of selections than a cohesive menu. However, maybe some parties will prefer this as it would satisfy many palates. read more

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Yall are about number one on my hit list. Two hour wait for an outside table???? In 60° weather????? Without asking if I had a preference ???? Absolutely not ... but the snacks are DELISHHHH #scallops read more

Inlet Seafood Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

The self-proclaimed "owner" (very likely handed down) just kicked me and my family of 13 out of the restaurant after I simply questioned if our table was ready after waiting for 1 hour (30 minutes longer than we were told). She proceeded to mock me and my father in law, cursed at us, and called me a "doosh" in front of the entire crowd. Do not give this person your business. Tim P From "Bye-land" (where the owner told me to go- good one ya nerd!) read more

Yum !!! The food was great! The view was great! And the staff was sooo friendly! I would definitely come back for lunch or dinner! read more

We did not have a reservation so there was a bit of wait. We had the sushi and fish and chips. Delicious! We were able to see the sunset which was quite spectacular! read more

Inlet is a wonderful place to go for lunch. Food was good, service excellent. We go to Montauk every year and this restaurant is always on our list. read more