You don’t have to go far to enjoy the beautiful spring and summer weather ahead! Here is Nassau Happening’s Guide to some of the best places to enjoy water views, outdoor dining, and more!
Maliblue Oyster Bar
Details: Busy bar scene and outdoor patio dining area specializing in seafood
Notable Feature: Pristine white indoors, great bar area
Perfect For: Fun night out, meeting with friends
Find it: 1500 Lido Beach Boulevard, in the Malibu Shore Club, Lido Beach, 516-442-2798, maliblueoysterbar.com
The Patio
Details: Water views, torch lights, a waterfall, and a 1960′s lounge vibe
Notable Feature: Set off from the Nautical Mile, so you have the atmosphere without the crowd
Perfect For: Relaxed romantic dinner
Find it: 445 S. Main Street, Freeport, Website
Pop’s Seafood Shack and Grill
Details: Beachy scene, indoor shack, deck/cabana area, sand between your toes while you eat and drink
Notable Feature: Dine on sand under an umbrella in a cabana, fire pit nearby
Perfect For: Relaxed night out
Find it: 15 Railroad Place, Island Park, 516-432-Pops, www.popsseafoodshack.com
E.B. Elliotts
Details: Waterfront dining, outdoor deck
Notable Feature: 3 course price fix menu for $24.95 daily, 4:30-6:30 pm, karaoke every Wednesday 9 pm-1am
Perfect For: Sports viewing, happy hour, casual night out, live music
Find it: 23 Woodcleft Avenue, Nautical Mile, Freeport, 516-378-8776, www.ebelliots.com
Bistro Citron
Details: Parisian bistro
Notable Feature: Outdoor seating with quiet pond views
Perfect For: Weekend brunch, quiet dinner
Find it: 1362 Old Northern Blvd, Roslyn, 516-403-4400, www.bistrocitron.com
Coyote Grill
Details: Southwestern inspired menu
Notable Feature: Find it amid the hectic Island Park bar and club scene
Perfect For: Weekend brunch, live music, outdoor seating, waterviews
Find it: 104 Waterview Road, Island Park, 516-889-8009
Louie’s Oyster Bar and Grille
Details: Seafood dinner with waterviews
Notable Feature: Clambakes Monday and Tuesday night, Monday night Sinatra tribute band
Perfect For: Great seafood, brunch, marina views
Find it: 395 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-4242, www.louiesoysterbarandgrille.com/index.htm
Shipwreck Tavern
Details: Nautical themed restaurant with happy hour outdoor bar scene
Notable Feature: Aquariums inside, outdoor roof deck tiki and shipwreck bar
Perfect For: Happy hour, waterviews
Find it: 10 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, 516-638, BOAT, www.shipwreckpub.com
Singleton’s Seafood Shack
Details: American cuisine, seafood, outdoor patio
Notable Feature: Bayside view
Perfect For: Happy hour, relaxed atmosphere
Find it: 1 Ocean Parkway (Tobay Beach), Massapequa, 516-826-1610
The Boathouse
Details: Casual indoor and outdoor seating
Notable Feature: In Whaleneck Marina
Perfect For: Casual, relaxed dinner with sunset views
Find it: 3000 Whaleneck Drive, Merrick, 516-378-8124, www.theboathousemerrick.com
The Beach House
Details: Crowded lively local hang-out
Notable Feature: Live music on the weekends
Perfect For: Happy hour, casual dinner
Find it: 906 West Beech Street, Long Beach, 516-208-8733, www.thebeachhouselbny.com
Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
Details: German specialties with continental cuisine mixed in
Notable Feature: Indoor and outdoor festivals, seasonal beer garden, picnic area outdoor vibe, cover bands
Perfect For: Casual and lively crowd, unique food
Find it: 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, 516-354-3131, www.parkrestaurant.com
Was your favorite place listed? If not, contact marissa@nassauhappening.com to suggest another great place to add to our guide.
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