8 of the Best Bay Shore Restaurants
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Bay Shore is home to some of Long Island’s most memorable and delicious restaurants.
Some take advantage of the Great South Bay, while others take inspiration from Bay Shore’s varied residents, bringing forth new ideas for businesses and certainly eateries.
There are many notable and beloved restaurants, both large and small, within the bustling town. Below, we have created a list of just some of Bay Shore’s best from the long-established to the new.
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1. The Tap Room: The Tap Room is one of a few popular Long Island chains that have made their home in Bay Shore. Having opened in June of 2019, the popular bar and restaurant quickly garnered a fanbase for their hospitality and vibrant menu.
The Tap Room’s kitchen is open until late, allowing patrons to enjoy their featured 24 craft beers alongside their popular mussels and many other dishes such as their craft burgers.
The Tap Room is located at 44 East Main St. #46, Bay Shore. Visit their website for information on all three of their locations. You can also visit their Facebook for updates.
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2. Lakehouse: The Lakehouse Restaurant describes themselves as “the jewel of Bay Shore,” and for good reason. Since opening in 2006, this fine dining and seafood restaurant has become massively popular. After recent upgrades, the restaurant is better-looking than ever, catering to more of a lounge experience on the waterfront.
Their large menu covers everything from brunch to dessert. All of their menus have received local acclaim, but it is their dinner meals that are particularly notable. With seasonal seafood variants as well as an extensive wine list, there is always something new to come back to.
You can find the Lakehouse Restaurant at 135 Maple Ave., Bay Shore. Visit their website for more information, and follow their Instagram for updates.
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3. Tula Kitchen: Tula Kitchen has thrived for over a decade within Bay Shore. After updating their initial look, the restaurant, which touts themselves as an “elegant dining experience,” continues to impress their patrons with a chic ambiance and quality food.
Tula Kitchen prides itself on using organic ingredients. They are health-conscious and vegan-friendly as part of their mission. Their vegetarian proteins are organic, and their chicken dishes are hormone-free. They also do not fry their food, spreading a love of baked meals to their patrons.
Tula Kitchen is located at 41 East Main St. in Bay Shore. Their website and Facebook contain further information, as well as updates on events.
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4. Butera's: Butera’s Restaurant opened its Bay Shore location in 2020. The family-owned Long Island chain is home to some of the Island’s favorite Italian cuisine. Its Bay Shore location stands today as a comfortable, welcoming establishment.
Butera’s offers rustic Italian fare with a touch of the modern. Their menu utilizes local products as well as authentic ingredients. Their menus are large and varied, with options for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
You can find Butera’s Restaurant at 8 Third Ave., Bay Shore. You can find more information on their website. Visit their Instagram for updates and more.
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5. ITA Kitchen: ITA Kitchen is a relative newcomer to Bay Shore, having opened in 2019. Their menu includes their own versions of Italian-American food. The restaurant is known for their delicious takes on classic meals, as well as their scenic outdoor dining areas.
The restaurant has plenty in store for intrepid patrons to enjoy. Their menu includes items like spicy rigatoni and pesto mac and cheese, mixing and matching different options for new, bolder tastes. On Sundays, they have popular brunch options as well.
ITA Kitchen can be found at 45 West Main St., Bay Shore. Their website as well as their Facebook contains further information.
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6. The Linwood: The Linwood Restaurant opened in 2019, though its existence is meant to honor Bay Shore’s historic Linwood Hotel, which was a popular travel destination during the 1800s. The restaurant serves inventive cocktails, delicious meals, and contains amazing service, making it feel like their patrons are at the Linwood Hotel itself.
Their dinner menu includes seafood, organic dishes, plenty of chicken dishes, as well as an assortment of appetizers. As for cocktails and other alcoholic beverages, there is plenty to love, including their “Cocktails On Tap” section where patrons can find some favorites.
The Linwood Restaurant is located at 150 East Main St., Bay Shore. Visit their website and Instagram for more information.
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7. Salt & Barrel: Salt & Barrel is an oyster bar with modern charm. According to the owners, the restaurant was inspired by the Island’s historic traditions, utilizing the sea for delectable and fresh dishes.
The restaurant takes part in a vast network all over the country to source their oysters. Their seafood menu is accessible both in their speak-easy style bar, as well as their dining areas. Expect to find great seafood at reasonable prices, as well as plenty of cocktails as part of their fully-stocked bar.
Salt & Barrel can be found at 61 West Main St., Bay Shore. Visit Salt & Barrel’s website, as well as their Facebook, for more information.
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8. Bella Vie: Bella Vie is yet another popular Italian restaurant within Bay Shore. The comfortable and elegant space was designed with quality dining in mind. Their large dining room is also popular for private events, able to accommodate many people comfortably.
Their menus cover everything from brunch on the weekends, to lunch, to seafood, and plenty more. The restaurant has different themed evenings, like Thursday Seafood Night and Wednesday Steak & Chops Night.
Bella Vie is located at 240 West Main St., Bay Shore. Visit their website for more information on their menu, or visit their Facebook for updates.
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