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Restaurants on the Water in Long Island, New York

Located in South-Eastern New York, Long Island is an island that stretches into the Atlantic Ocean. Just East of Manhattan, Long Island is home to an extensive array of beaches, aquariums, wineries, historical sites and museums. With its intimate location by the bay, Long Island provides breathtaking waterfront views. In fact, a variety of Long Island restaurants are located directly on the water, providing beautiful views and fresh local foods.

Maguires Bayfront Restaurant
- Maguire's Bayfront Restaurant is located on Bay Walk in Ocean Beach, New York. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining options. Although the restaurant is fairly large, the atmosphere remains comfortable and intimate. The menu includes an extensive array of fresh seafood items, including king crab legs, shrimp, scallops, ahi tuna, lobster and several types of fish. The menu also features steak, ribs, pork chops and pasta. Maguire's Bayfront Restaurant stays open late into the night. As the sun sets and the dinner crowd dissipates, the restaurant takes on a night club atmosphere with music, dancing and socializing. The restaurant's large bar area carries a wide variety of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails.
  
  Maguires Bayfront Restaurant
  1 Bay Walk
  Ocean Beach, NY 11770
  631-583-8800
  maguiresbayfrontrestaurant.com
Claudio's Restaurant
- Opened in 1870, Claudio's Restaurant features a waterfront location in Greenport, New York. According to the restaurant's website, the National Restaurant Association has recognized Claudio's as the "oldest same-family owned restaurant in the United States."
  
  The restaurant aims to use the freshest seafood, wine and produce available. In fact, every opportunity is taken to use resources from the local Long Island area. The restaurant menu features a variety of fresh seafood dishes, lobster, steak, raw seafood selections and sandwiches. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant also offers an extensive wine menu, including red, white, rose, port and sparkling wines. Guests can dine in the cozy indoor dining room or on the outdoor waterfront porch.
  
  Claudio's Restaurant
  111 Main St.
  Greenport, NY 11944
  631-477-0627
  claudios.com
Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille
- Nestled on Long Island's Manhasset Bay, Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille offers diners breathtaking views of the New York City Skyline and Long Island Sound. The restaurant was originally opened on a floating barge in 1905. After a few location changes, the restaurant finally settled at its current location in Port Washington. Today, Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille offers diners "an elegant and tasteful dining experience coupled with the freshest and finest seafood and American style dishes," according the restaurant's website. In addition to the freshest seafood available, Louie's also offers, steak, chicken, pork and vegetarian dishes. As an added convenience, gluten-free menu items are also available. The restaurant's outdoor dining area can accommodate up to 350 guests. Free boat docking is available for patrons dining at the restaurant. Overnight docking is also available for an additional charge.
  
  Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille
  395 Main St.
  Port Washington, NY 11050
  516-883-4242
  louiesoysterbarandgrille.com