South Edison is just a little bit off the main strip of restaurants in Montauk, but shouldn't be missed! The service was great throughout, from the host to the servers. They had allergens clearly noted on the menu and when I needed to know what could be made dairy-free, the chef made notes on the menu for me. Very appreciated! I ended up have the rare seared tuna steak with black rice. Very tasty! I ended my meal with the coconut sorbet affogato... would definitely recommend! The ambiance was very chill, with a live performer (Julia Raye) starting midway through my meal. She was very talented and the performance was not disruptive at all. Overall, great experience. Add it to your list next time you're around Montauk! read more

South Edison - Rare seared tuna steak - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

I came here for dinner with my family on a Saturday night. It was near our hotel and highly rated so why not. The food was interesting, fusion but no specific cuisine. I ordered the scallops. My family ordered the burger, the shrimp tacos, the tuna, and the crab empanadas. The portions were a bit small but the dishes all tasted great. Service was excellent, helpful and friendly. It's a nice place for dinner if you want something more upscale in town. read more

South Edison - sesame shrimp tacos - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

Scored points with their gluten sensitive choices. However, the menu was weird since it was filled with mostly appetizers. House wines were good and the GF Fried Calamari was good but did not offer a classic marinara dipping sauce. Had the tuna entree, which was good. The Apple crumb was delivered warm with ice cream. Our server was great but the ambiance was desolate. read more

This is our new favorite restaurant. We had an incredible meal, especially since my husband and I are gluten-free and there were tons of options for us to choose from. We devoured the crispy calamari, and the seared tuna main course (beautiful presentation too). We finished off our meal with an incredible peach cobbler. The prices are fair and the portions are very generous, perfect for sharing. Can't wait to go back. read more

We gave this place a second try, but we were disappointed again!! Way over priced and very small portions. Noise level is crazy, food is OK but much too expensive. Service was just OK, with these prices it needs to be top notch. but it's not!! We won't be returning. read more

Server was really nice, attentive and helpful with our selections. Plenty of seating and seated promptly for our reservation. The crab empanada was very good, so were the roasted oysters. The duck was a standout for me, cooked perfectly, the crispy skin was delicious! Had a great experience here, highly recommend. read more

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I like the location. It is in the middle of what is Montauk but tucked away enough to need the address to find it. Inside is a nice modern layout. It feels new, clean, and open enough where you are not on top of each other. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was very tasty. The STREET CORN - honey-roasted corn, tajin, lime aioli, cotija was a great rendition of a new favorite of mine. The BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER - house slaw, avocado-coconut purée was, however, an odd version of something I have found better everywhere else I have been. I really enjoyed the CRISPY DUCK LEGS - buttermilk braised, honey-roasted carrot, tahini-soy glaze, fennel, granny smith apple. They were indeed crispy, but not so much to distract from the flavor and enjoyment of the entire dish. The big miss for me, beyond the buffalo cauliflower, was the menu itself. I feel I played it out to the point where something major would need to change for me to come back. Prices are high and though the smash burger, for example, looks interesting, for $32 I am going to find something elsewhere to explore. read more

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First time dining at South Edison. It was recommended to me by a friend. The staff were friendly and professional. They made you feel like they were there for you. Great starting point by offering a creative, delicious and wide variety of cocktails. My group went with ordering several appetizers. Some of the apps that stood out were the fried olives (I never had fried olives. Which were good.), Crispy Rock Shrimp (Delicious! Better than shrimp.), Duck Fat Fries, Lamb Empanadas (S. Edison hit this one out of the park! Mmmmm Mmmm) and the Buffalo Chicken Bites ( the sauce was outstanding!). If you're ever in the neighborhood and you want some delicious and creative cocktails and good food. This is one of those places you need to try. read more

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I signed a contract for a private event and had to cancel, 7 months prior to the cancelation deadline. The owner, Frank Fuschetto, made several promises to issue the refund over the last 12 weeks and has since stopped communicating. Bad guy doing bad business. read more

I had been prepared to give this place four stars for excellent food, attentive service, and pleasant ( if noisy) ambiance.. The menu appeared to be one of the best in Montauk, and the first two courses were very good. BUT THEN CAME THE DESSERT... It was advertised as "Chocolate Bread Pudding." I got one order and enough spoons to go around. What they brought out was some kind of dry, flavorless black fruitcake with dried cherries, next to a scoop of cheap ordinary vanilla ice cream. I couldn't taste chocolate anywhere, much less find any pieces of bread or whatever might have made it a "pudding" instead of bland cake and ice cream. When I brought it to the waitress's attention she tried to convince me it was actually bread pudding and brushed aside my complaint. For not telling me they were out of the dessert I ordered, bringing me a ridiculous substitute, lying about it, ignoring my question when asked, then charging me full price for what I ordered (but did not get), they earned one star and not another dollar of my business, ever again. And all they had to do was tell me. read more

Items to try: Drink: pickle my pepper martini and hot passion Apps: fluke sashimi Entrees: black and blue scallops, fried oyster tacos, also my son got a smash burger that was awesome! read more

South Edison - Pickle my Pepper Martini - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

We go to South Edison every summer while vacationing in Montauk, best food in Montauk imo!! I spend all year thinking of their seared scallop dish which is to die for. We also love the fluke sashimi and tuna ceviche for apps. For entrees standouts are the scallops, seared tuna, pork chop parm, duck legs and burger. Cocktails are well-crafted and delicious too! I can't wait until next year! read more

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I was quite happy on a recent visit. It was my first night in Montauk and I expected high prices, long waits, and disappointing food, however got none of that here. We may have benefited from being the weekend after labor days... Called for a reservation at 6:15, asked for 8PM for 4, and they gave us 8:15, which was a nice surprise. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. It's not cheap, but the food was good, and the portion sizes were fair, so reasonable value overall, especially given it's a vacation spot. Fluke crudo/sashimi was as good as I've ever had. Fluke had a great flavor, and the seasoning worked well. The black and blue scallops were very interesting and delicious. Pretty sure I had some baked clams that were very nice, but can't remember for sure, or everything else. My wife had the seared yellowfin; she liked it but I didn't think it was very good. The fried olives were a little disappointing too. Tried a couple of wines which were nice; service was good; and the place was fine, even if not the nicest. I'd recommend. read more

In town in early fall and we had a reservation for the following evening at a popular upscale restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, so dropping in for dinner here the night before was a last minute decision and we were so glad we did! The dining room is a really cool space. After walking through one level you take about 2 steps down to a slightly lower level with more tables and a large bar. A couple of tables on the landing between the steps and the small height differences throughout the room makes you feel like you're in your own little space, even when the room filled up. Not sure how it's decorated in the summer but fall/Halloween decor was on full blast and the whole place had kind of a welcoming coastal living room vibe. Service was great if not a bit slower than expected, but we did catch that they were short staffed that particular evening and were enjoying our time anyway. The bar was missing a few key ingredients for two of the craft cocktails that I had wanted, but disappointment didn't last long because the replacement, a mezcal drink, was fab. The food was outrageous. Appetizers were a local farm tomato salad and a kale dish, both of which I could eat every day for the rest of my life. The kale was tender and sweet with no bitterness at all, and despite being so late in the season - best tasting fresh tomatoes I've had lately. Second course was fluke and seared tuna, both also delicious. The dishes are elevated and leveled up in the best way. Vegetables are carefully chosen to go with the protein, and preparation choice is intentional and really well done. Clean plate club's newest members ordered the cobbler for dessert which is where I had to tap out. Even though our fancy, planned-in-advance dinner was scheduled for the following night - this wound up being hands down the best meal of the trip. I hope it's as amazing in the height of the summer crowds but we'll definitely be returning to find out! read more

A really cute and modern spot here in Montauk. It had a cool and chilled vibe here. We had friendly bartenders and waitstaff at the bar. The food was decent, we both ate light and split two dishes. I had the buttermilk braised duck legs and I had some kale. My friend enjoyed his cocktails here too. read more

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My second time here and it really is one of the best restaurants in Montauk. Started with a refreshing, fruity cocktail. Loved the taste of my perfectly cooked and flaky fluke over a bed of corn succotash (delicious mushrooms). Amazing flavors. Great service. Cute ambiance. read more

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They serve underage kids here without ID'ing Abysmal service and overpriced food. We came on a Thursday night for a 7:45 reservation. We were not seated until 8 and did not have our first drinks until 8:30. I've had a better smash burger is the lower east side of Manhattan at 3am for $10. Their $32 smash burger is served in a way the buns become soggy and the burgers itself were still too thick to be considered a smash burger. Their cocktails tasted of cheap ice. You could actually taste the freezer from ice they used to shake the cocktails. read more

I returned a few weeks ago while in the area. Nice place, service was good. As it was the offseason and mid-week, there were no other customers when I arrived. I ordered the skirt steak and mashed potatoes...the only options for vegetables was Brussels sprouts and broccolini. The food arrived and was told the menu had changed, mashed potatoes were not available. I was given French fries that were extremely good, and hot. The steak however was cold, and underdone as I asked for medium rare and it was was close to rare. But very good. I had the lava cake and gelato for dessert, also very good. I asked for coffee and was told they have an espresso machine, so I had espresso. I know it was off season, but you need to have what's on the menu...no mashed potatoes? Coffee not available? Cold steak? I'm giving four stars because the food was good, as was last time, but could easily be five star with basic improvements. I'll be back next year hoping things are better. read more

Ambiance was awesome here. Craft cocktails and the best Spict Margarita I have ever had! We came only for drinks and didn't get to try the food. Next Time! The owner greeted us and made our drinks. Incredible accomodating staff and a great renovated space. Convenient village location but not on the main drag. It was slow to start their season, but we never felt rushed to leave. Thanks South Edison for a nice last stop before our time was up in Montauk. read more

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We had our wedding rehearsal here on May 3rd, 2024!! ‍‍. Chefs kiss!! Franky at South Edison in Montauk was super friendly and made us feel right at home. He greeted us with a big smile and took great care of us, making our experience extra special. From hosting our joyful rehearsal dinner to crafting our divine wedding cake, they exceeded all expectations. The ambiance, service, and food/drinks were simply AMAZING!!!. Grateful for unforgettable memories created by the South Edison team! Thank you, Franky, for being so welcoming and awesome! read more

Service was slow, food was fine. The table was sticky and we waited for 20 minutes before we were served. The food was OK, and it came out fast but the price was too high for just fine. read more

We dined at South Edison for a late dinner / apps / drinks in July and it was all mediocre and solidly good food. The drinks were definitely the highlight. We tried several apps that were all good to include: the calamari, tuna tartare, etc. The duck fat fries were EXCELLENT. The only item I was so excited for but didn't turn out as expected is the Buffalo cauliflower. It was more like steam brocollini tossed in sauce - I was expecting a more crunchy fried cauliflower dish and it was underwhelming. Overall it was good- but there's plenty of other restaurants I would like to try next time we visit Montauk. read more

Great spot for a casual dinner with a twist. Delicious food and consistently friendly and professional staff in a town that sometimes can forget the art of hospitality. read more

This restaurant is still very good but OMG did they raise their prices!! We had a lovely meal, our server was lovely but our bill was almost $200!! We had: - Steamed Lobster (1 lb and a quarter) - Striped Bass - Truffle Fries - Shrimp Cocktail (4 shrimp) - Tuna Tartar - 2 Pasta with Butter Sauce - 2 cocktails I am a Manhattanite and am used to paying high prices but this was ludicrous! The food is good, but be prepared to spend some serious coin. read more

South Edison - Good but expensive lobster! - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

Making sure adults are not surrounded by screaming kids at 630-730 at night for dinner... not relaxing after spending a few hundred $$$

My friend and I started with most delicious cocktails of basil with some spice. Our first course was fried calamari arrabbiata. The arrabbiata was a small ramekin of blended tomato with a little bit of kick. There was no lemon, and when I asked for a slice, they gave me a Meyer lemon or an orange. So, the calamari was bland. Next we had the tuna tartare which was excellent- fresh and tasty. And then- baby octopus tacos ( the reason we went here was bc we were super excited for these) which had absolutely no flavor other than the corn taco. The octopus were mush:(. Service was good: prompt and polite, but it couldn't make up for the food. read more

The food was incredible! We went there because my niece has celiac disease, and it is often challenging to find a restaurant that all of us enjoy. She loved her gluten-free chicken nuggets and fries. They were delicious! We enjoyed their cocktails! The appetizers were great especially the street corn. The fluke was soooo good - very fresh and the corn puree with it was yummy! The waiter was also wonderful and was super fun with my niece even pouring her some milk with a wine pourer. Great place! Highly recommend! read more

Great, Amazing, Awesome My wife and I got recommendations for another restaurant in town and we where not impressed and left that establishment. To our fortune we found South Edison!!! So happy we did! Our waitress was kind and helpful! Helped with our menu choices. We had the corn app, lamb empanadas and oyster tacos. My favorite was the tacos but all where some of the best food I have had in a while. Dinner we had the pork parm and seared Tuna. Both delicious!!! My pork parm was a show stopper!! It was huge and full of flavor. Must save room for dessert the gelatos are homemade and delicious. The restaurant interior was beautiful the place just had a great vibe!! My wife and I had an amazing date night, all the thanks to South Edison!!! We will be back!! read more

Came here during Covid on a Thursday evening. Cocktails were great, food was also above my expectations. We ordered the burrata and duck fat fries for appetizers, they were both very delicious. Entree were pasta and seared tuna, also tasted good. Could've done better with seating guests who are dining in. The restaurant is huge but there was just our table and another table dining in and we were seated next to each other. read more

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Sophisticated Montauk is the vibe here not overly beachy or pretentious Hampton wannabe. Cocktails are a must with great and varied ingredients. Loved the Froey with cucumbers, jalapenos and agave. just the right amount of heat. Dinner is small plates, large plates and tacos so something for everyone in the group. We had the tuna ceviche and sesame shrimp tacos. Portions more than adequate and you may have a little room for ice cream dessert. Dining is indoor or out nice bar area and plenty of parking. Service was great with friendly staff. read more

I went without much in the way of expectations, because most of the menu is seafood, and I always look for alternatives. But my family wanted to go, so I went. Meh. We started by sharing duck fat fries -- don't bother. Maybe they greased up the whole duck before ryunning them through it, but there was nothing exceptional about the favor, and they were greasy enough to slide down without chewing them, which is good because the flavor was nothing more than grease and too much salt. At the risk of being boring, I went with the cheeseburger, which was decent ... if it had been in the $10-12 range. But for $32???? Disgraceful. Don't get me wrong, it was ... OK. But for $32, you want a hell of a lot better than OK, and that is the most expensive cheeseburger I have ever seen (and I consider myself something of a connoisseur), and it doesn't come remotely close to living up to a price tag like that. For what it's worth, my family thought their seafood dishes were OK. But mix in a cocktail and the bill came to more than $50/person. Even in a trendy beach town during summer travel season, South Edison was a serious letdown. There are lots of places to get more -- and more importantly, better -- food for a lot less money. read more

Cute place but severely lacking when it comes to flavor/overall menu, especially for the prices. Came here with my husband last weekend and ordered the following - Shrimp Cocktail: The shrimp tasted pretty fishy...like they had been cooked and sitting out for a while Burrata Small Plate: Burrata is always good, I don't think it's possible to mess this up. One suggestion though, maybe offer some sort of bread/anything to eat it with? The restaurant said they didn't have any bread Lobster Tacos: Lobster was super tough and overall these tacos had no flavor! 2 tacos for $38 and I was expecting a better presentation too, not impressed Heirloom Cavatelli: The flavor of this was good but the pasta was so overcooked that it felt like we were sipping on soup... At the end of the day, it's a cute place if you're going for a few drinks but I don't think I'd come back for dinner. read more

South Edison is a nice restaurant in Montauk for a night out. The food isn't particularly avant-garde, but well-executed and satisfying. The location is great, a short walk from the main strip and close to the beach. It has that typical New England beach side look with exposed beams and light wood, and feels a bit like a converted house. There weren't many people at 7 pm. Looked like families and older people; we may have been the only 20-somethings. We got a couple of cocktails ($15 each) to start the meal. My basil pepper gimlet was refreshing and awesome; would definitely recommend. Pickle martini is a bit of an acquired taste. We started with calamari ($15) since we hadn't had a chance to do fried seafood yet. Good stuff, nothing special about it. We also had brussels sprouts ($13), which were undercooked and too crisp. For mains, market fish a la plancha ($35) delivered good flavor both from the fish itself as well as from a fennel-heavy base of vegetables. Mediterranean shrimp ($36) sat on a show-stealing Israeli couscous so feta-spiked it was nearly risotto. Yum. Service was good and pacing was right. Portions were hefty on all but the market fish; we should have split a starter. Atmosphere was fine but just didn't feel special since it was so empty at prime time. The entree prices are just so high that it didn't feel worth it to me, but that's Montauk for you. The bill was over $80 per person after tax and tip. read more

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Fresh seafood, elevated dishes. The baby octopus tacos are amazing. The fluke dish was divine. Perfectly cooked. The flavors blended together seamlessly. Nice ambience. read more

South Edison - Lemongrass Local Fluke a La Plancha - Seafood Near Me - Montauk, New York

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Love great food? Eat here! It's absolute perfection! We had a phenomenal meal....our apps: fried calamari (incredibly tender), kale salad, tuna tostada ceviche (fabulous) and entrees: kids chicken and fries, pork chop and the scallops (which is a out-of-this-world!) The staff is super friendly and lovely. Love all the gluten free options! Can't wait to return! read more

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Everything at this establishment was top notch! The food is PHENOMENAL and fresh, the service was friendly and attentive, and the facilities were clean and abided by COVID-19 regulations. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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The vibe of South Edison is somewhere in between hip & trendy and beachy & cozy. We went on a Saturday night and the place was packed to capacity. (I definitely recommend making a reservation!) I really wanted to eat here though and we weren't that hungry, so we decided to wait for a table at the bar; the owner, I think, was at the host table and he said he'd try to get us seated within the hour. All the cocktails are well made; A especially enjoyed the berry mojitos. They make a good Bloody Mary; it comes with a Jonah Crab Claw. The crab is so good, we ordered it from the raw bar to nosh on. True to their word, about an hour and 3 cocktails later, we were seated al fresco. We started with a side of lobster buns, which are 3 sliders; two of them have the claws in them and the third is the tail (or the other way around, I forget). Either way, it was delicious! I love lobster rolls where the lobster is warm and these lobster are warmed by the drawn butter. Om nom nom! For his entrée, A had the crispy buttermilk-braised chicken leg; he really enjoyed that a lot. I was unfortunately too full (Ack, too many cocktails!), so I just had the local baby greens salads - the greens were very bitter; I couldn't even finish it now that I think about it. If I hadn't been full, I would definitely have gotten the black and blue scallops - it sounds delicious from the description, the waiter recommended it to the couple next to us and once they got it, they really liked it (Quite the eavesdropper I am, huh?) (^.^) South Edison is definitely on my list of must-returns in Montauk, for sure! read more

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Came in for a glass of wine - Sancerre didn't disappoint. Had to order food- the shishito peppers were mediocre. read more

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My wife and I ate at South Edison last Friday, the food was terrific and the set up and ambiance was great.. we generally eat at Harvest once per week during the winter when in Montauk but we might have to rethink that.. the food, service, parking, and overall experience was excellent. read more

I freaaaaaking love this place. the food is ALWAYS a 10/10. the kitchen is super quick so definitely a place to go when youre super hungry. may I suggest, the chicken bites. 10/10. always a stop when im in montauk read more