Let’s face it, summer isn’t summer without a little romance. And because Montauk growing in popularity, you don’t want to be out of the loop populating this beachside playground. That’s why, between sunning yourself on the beach by day and partying into the wee hours of the night, you need a relaxing dinner locale that can deliver that aura of love…or, you know, just lust.
1. Inlet Seafood Restaurant
Not only does it have the some of the best sushi the Hamptons can offer, but it also boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Montauk Harbor and the Block Island Sound. Grab a seat on the deck, snuggle up with your hunny, and watch the sunset…
2. Surf Lodge
MTK is becoming the place to be, no one can deny it, and with such a hip spot to hang as Surf Lodge, it’s not hard to see why. This is the place to go for the couple who have been going strong for a while and need a nice night on the town. After dinner, grab a few drinks on the back deck, lie back on the plush outdoor sofas, and stare longingly into the eyes of your lover as the sensational sounds of live music and views of Lake Montauk set the mood for a night you won’t soon forget…

3. The Gigshack
If you’re going for a more low-key, fun, not-sure-if-I-want-a-second-date vibe, head to the “shack”. There’s usually always some live bands or artists jamming out, creating a cool feel, and it’s located right on Main Street so if the date isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, you’ll probably see someone walking past you know and can chat with them instead...

4. Navy Beach
Though it’s somewhat off the beaten path, this little eatery doesn’t skimp out on taste or style. It’s becoming trendier and trendier, and the drink menu is a must to check out. And good news is, the mac n’ cheese isn’t just for the kids!
5. The Harvest
Yeah, it’s family style, which means the portions are enormous, but that just means you have extra to bring home for the kids, or, for lunch the next day, or even for the friend that came out to visit for “the weekend” 6 weeks ago who you can’t quite get to leave. But who can blame 'em, no one wants to leave the Hamptons.
enoughalready
June 24, 2011
12:37pm
now that the intern has weighed in, let's check on the date reccs: 1. Inlet Seafood: better hope your date has infinite patience because you will be waiting over an hour and a half for Legal Seafood/Red Lobster quality commercial seafood. The place belongs in a mall 2. Surf Lodge aka The SLODGE Actually, this could be a good place to end the relationship because you will likely be checking out 400 other share house bimbos all jammed in, your date will get pissed off and jealous, you will wait endlessly for a table or find the parking lot shitstorm impenetrable and then wait even longer once seated for your food which will be awful and you will then be REALLY pissed off that you dropped 400 bucks on one of the worst dinners of your life 3. Navy Beach: yeah, great for a date if you enjoy clueless summer help and positively deafening non-ambience surrounded by huge tables filled with shrieking share house beeatches
Grundens
June 25, 2011
2:44am
Hey Enough, maybe if you actually waited and ate at Inlet, you'd find out that the food is the best,freshest sushi and seafood in Montauk. Legal Seafood/ Red Lobster quality? Spoken like a true up the Island mall rat that knows little, but doesn't stop from running his mouth anyway. Makes for a nice soundbite, but not even close to true. Sounds like you have a little envy going on--maybe you should stop in and share your philosphy with the local fishermen who work to provide the freshest seafood in Montauk--Im sure they could give you some pointers on where to go with your attitude. www.inletseafood.com
md
June 25, 2011
9:14pm
@enoughalready:
enoughalready
August 1, 2011
5:35pm
regarding Navy Beach: visited thrice this summer and the food was great and sunsets were beautiful. Best bet: come on a weeknight to avoid the girls night out/shrieking beeatch scene