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Google (90) 4.6
Tripadvisor (20) 4.5
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Visitors frequently praise the Surfside Inn for its delicious food, extensive menu, and spectacular ocean views, with many calling it the best restaurant in Montauk. However, a significant complaint involves issues with reservations and the owner's management, with one reviewer reporting a negative experience that led to them being denied accommodation.

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685 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk
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+1 631-668-5958

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About this place Surfside Inn

Surfside Inn is a no‑frills, gay‑friendly stop on Old Montauk Highway just before the tip of Long Island. The property sits on the coastal road that leads straight into Montauk, so you can see the ocean before you even turn the corner. It isn’t marketed as a gay venue; the listing simply notes that it’s gay‑friendly. Rooms come with a free breakfast, Wi‑Fi and self‑parking, and the whole inn is smoke‑free. There’s an on‑site restaurant that serves the usual breakfast fare, nothing fancy but it gets the job done. TripAdvisor shows a 4.6 rating from roughly 90 reviewers, most of whom praise the clean rooms and easy check‑in. Summer is busy from Memorial Day through Labor Day; rates climb and many places impose a minimum stay, so lock in a room early if you want a weekend in July or August. If you’re looking for a gay nightlife scene, you’ll have to drive west to Fire Island or the Hamptons—both are a good couple of hours away.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music Food served Smoke-free Outdoor Patio Outdoor terrace Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Year-round Free breakfast Gay-friendly (straight venue) Smoke-free

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4.6
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90 reviews

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Michael Dropkin
Michael Dropkin Sep 2025
★★★★★

Best Restaurant in Montauk by far. From the chef in the back to the staff in the front. We stayed in Montauk for 3 weeks and this is the only place (besides Shagwong) where we went 3 times. Food was fantastic from the Duck, to the German Night Sauerbraten, to the BEST clam chowder around. Thanks for great food and service...

Melissa Pratt
Melissa Pratt Sep 2025
★★★★★

Great hide away in Montauk

Pauline
Pauline Sep 2025
★★★★★

Had one of the best dinners of my life here! The meal, service, atmosphere was phenomenal! Make a reservation and go!

Billy Scheer
Billy Scheer Aug 2025
★★★★★
Montauk Tattoo
Montauk Tattoo Jul 2025
★★★★★

Chef Shawn Hewitt is incredible and is one of the top chefs on the East Coast. Our tuna tartare was spectacular (caught fresh that morning) and filet mignon grilled to perfection. We will definitely be back!

Kristine Venneman
Kristine Venneman Jul 2025
★★★★★

We come back to this place every time we visit Montauk! The view is spectacular, but it's the food and drinks that keep us coming back. Lobster ravioli, Halibut, Steaks, the fabulous chocolate cake were all favorites. The spicy margarita and the espresso martini were both awesome. The marg might be my number one ever. Thanks for the exceptional service too.

Ryan Aliperti
Ryan Aliperti Jul 2025
★★★★★

Restaurant review- food, service and atmosphere is supurb!

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Last updated on 2 November 2026

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