Expect at least 2 hour wait if you arrive around 7:30pm on a weekend night - however they have a large gorgeous lawn, multiple bar areas to grab drinks, gorgeous views right on the water where you can go actually sit on some large bolder rocks or benches to view the sunset, live music, and a gift shop to keep you occupied! You can order wine by the glass or by the bottle at the outside bar station. Great for both families and adults alike, I saw there were people with dogs as well so it appeared dog friendly. The lawn area has lots of seating and areas to talk/hang with your people! Now for the food, it was very good. The fried mozzarella was not like mozzarella sticks, it was literally a fried block of mozzarella. The marinara sauce it was in was to die for. I would def order this again. For entrees, my friends got the mussels and the seafood pasta - both received high remarks. As a vegetarian, I got the butternut squash salad, which was very tasty and a side of mashed potatoes. Overall, the food was very good. Definitely a vibe spot, I would come back again for sure! read more

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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

Seafood is fresh and local. Average cuisine. Service was casual, not rushed or efficient. The most charming was the ambiance and the views of the water. Looks like a favorite amongst the locals. We had the fish tacos (would order again), shrimp po boy which was on a huge bready roll too big for your mouth, and a sushi roll. Great fries. read more

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The view and service makes this place a must visit. The food also lives up to the hype. We got the fish tacos and fluke piccata- both were incredible. We also got a side of fries and they may be the best fries we have ever had. A must visit! 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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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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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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Incredible food, always. Usually a wait to be seated, but the vibes outside are cute so you could get a drink and watch the sunset (highly recommend). Everything is fresh and tasty. Owned by local fishermen, so the seafood and sushi bar is where it's at. Even dessert is great, check it out! read more

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I went here for lunch today with a friend and was excited to try-- we waited about 10 minutes to be greeted after sitting down and only had our server come after we went inside to ask where she was. She was very short with us and not hospitable whatsoever-- she seemed almost annoyed with us-- and as two members of the hospitality industry we were honestly quite disappointed with the service. We had the kale Caesar for an appetizer and I had the skirt steak for entree. Didn't love the tofu in the salad and didn't see it mentioned in the menu but I very well may have missed it... The food was a little cold but the mushroom sauce was tasty and paired well. Steak was cooked to perfection. It was an absolutely amazing steak. Don't know if I'd return based on service and ROI but the environment was nice and view was lovely from outdoor patio. read more

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

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Absolutely DYNAMITE! We started with the shrimp cocktail and clams, and both were incredibly fresh, cold, and delicious--the perfect appetizers! Then came the sushi, and it did not disappoint. Everything was fresh, flavorful, beautifully prepared, and absolutely dynamite! The Lady Slipper Roll was the bestselling for me. And John Lin, the sushi owner, is truly one of a kind and can never, ever be replaced! His talent, quality, and care show in every dish. When John is behind the sushi, you know you're going to have an amazing meal. He also owns Street Food and Montauk Seaside House Sushi Bar in Montauk that I frequent alot. Finished off with Apple Cobbler treat with both Vanilla Ice Cream & Whipped Cream. Delicious! Fantastic appetizers, fantastic sushi, fantastic food from start to finish. 10/10 -- we'll definitely be back! 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

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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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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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

Most of dinner was fine, however our waitress Victoria was extremely unhelpful when it came to splitting our checks. I work at a place where we use the toast pos system which I noticed they also use toast when I walked in. As someone who splits checks regularly for customers all day everyday using toast I know it's super quick and easy to do. However Victoria said she was unable to split our check by seat and I don't like being lied to because someone doesn't want to do their job. I found it completely unacceptable that she was unwilling to do so especially considering we were a small party and we were dropping hundreds of dollars on not only dinner but the experience. Having someone lie to my face ruined the whole experience, I suggest more training if it's an issue of her not knowing how to use the pos, but frankly that didn't seem like the case. I will not be going back. read more

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

1.5 hours to wait for a terrible meal and bad service is enraging, especially when you have kids with you. We got a few appetizers and kids menu items which were fine but the lobster roll and sea bass--- terrrrible. Even the calamari and lemonade and were terrible! Tasted like we were at Applebees. So disappointing for such a great location. read more

Inlet has evolved over the past few years and had some growing pains last summer but this summer it feels more settled and the energy is great. They have added some live music outside and a small bar which makes the wait much more pleasurable. The bartenders upstairs make a great drink as well. The sushi is amazing and any of the fish specials are worth the try. 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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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

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

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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I'll start off this review with saying don't bother coming here, it's a waste of time. The long wait times are not because of how popular they are, it's because of the bad service and long wait times for food to come out. I came to eat here with a few friends about two weeks ago. We were so excited to come back after about a year, but honestly we all wish we hadn't even gone, should've just waited at the harvest. First the wait was forever, but we knew it would be about 2 hours and patiently waited. However after about two hours the host mentioned it would be just a few more minutes, at least three times; we did not get to sit down after three hours of waiting. When we got to our table we were excited to finally sit down and enjoy our night together which was quite honestly ruined with the service and continued wait times for food. Our server, Sherry, was rude from the beginning. As a server the most important thing is to greet and acknowledge your table. However, Sherry came to the table and just stood there awkwardly and if anything we had to greet her to get our order started. We did not order appetizers as we were hungry and the wait took so long. We got a few steaks and some kids chicken tenders for a toddler. When Sherry dropped off our drinks she couldn't even place them in front of us, and rudely told us to "PASS THEM DOWN". The whole table would go quiet as it seemed she was over it, and should've gone home for the night. When we asked for substitutions she rudely cut us off before even finishing our sentence, I understand the restaurant did not offer substitutions but she did not have to show an attitude and could have been understanding with the table, especially since this was just for a toddler. Following that, we ordered some sushi as a meal as well and the server tried to discourage us from ordering and again, rudely emphasized our food would not come out all together. We're patiently waiting but after an hour went by we were annoyed that the chicken tenders did not come out, as it was for a toddler. I called Sherry over although she seemed a bit too busy laughing and joking with the busser, instead of focusing on her tables. When I was trying to catch her attention. I asked if she could check on the chicken tenders as it was already almost 10:30pm. She rudely responded and said "yeah, well, the whole restaurant is waiting." She tried to walk away but I stopped her again because I atleast wanted the toddler to eat since it had almost been an hour. She said she would check on it, but did not even go into the kitchen. I asked her again after a few minutes and she seemed very annoyed with our group. We waited another 20 minutes for chicken tenders which were soggy and had soggy fries as well. Sherry did not empathize with our group at all, she did not try to get anything for the toddler, and if anything it was easier for her to walk away. Shortly after the tenders, we all got our food and everything was disappointing. Most of us did not finish our food, we did not ask for anything to go. Sherry noticed we didn't take anything and proceeded not to ask us how anything was or perhaps question if we enjoyed our food. She asked if we wanted dessert, and we said absolutely not. We left unsatisfied and regretful to have wasted money and a nice night at the inlet. It's unfortunate to see restaurants lose priority on service and overall environment. Dinner isn't about just eating, you're paying for good service and a good time. Our whole table works in the restaurant industry and it's sad to see there are people working in service who honestly just hate their job. Restaurant business is not for everyone, and maybe the inlet should focus more on good service if they're going to have gross food. You can't do bad on both, and Sherry, a 20% automatic gratuity will not save you every night; and no pictures for food, because nothing was worth remembering. read more

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

Disappointed. 4 adults, 3 young children $400. Way too much for an average lunch at an average restaurant. $17.00 for a bloody mary. The New England Clam chowder was over spiced so you cannot taste any clams if there were any. The California Roll appetizer was brought with the main course. Be careful ordering the sea bass due to so many bones not removed. My son in law had to pick around the bones to get to the fish. The Tuna steak was ordered medium but was a "tuna chunk" (almost square) and was raw inside so had to eat around the raw part. By the time I got the waitress it was too late as the rest of the guests would have had to wait another 15 minutes for a properly cooked entree and that would not have been fair to my grandchildren who were looking forward to going to the Montuak Lighthouse. The waitress added a 20% "large party" tip but that is not disclosed on the menu or signs nor did the receptionist know anything about doing that. Too bad as I normally tip higher. 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

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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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

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

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 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

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

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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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

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