Guidebook for Shelter Island
Food Scene
Located adjacent to a marina with outdoor seating, an indoor bar and hilltop bar made out of an old wooden boat.
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SALT Waterfront Bar & Grill
63 S Menantic RdLocated adjacent to a marina with outdoor seating, an indoor bar and hilltop bar made out of an old wooden boat.
It's possibly the most popular morning stop on the island. Parking can be a challenge but within a short walk are many other shops and sights to see.
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Marie Eiffel Market
184 N Ferry RdIt's possibly the most popular morning stop on the island. Parking can be a challenge but within a short walk are many other shops and sights to see.
Vine Street Cafe is a rustic farm-to-table style restaurant and probably the largest draw of people to come to the island just for dinner.
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Vine Street Café
41 S Ferry RdVine Street Cafe is a rustic farm-to-table style restaurant and probably the largest draw of people to come to the island just for dinner.
This is a basic diner-style restaurant in particularly good food. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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The Islander
63 N Ferry RdThis is a basic diner-style restaurant in particularly good food. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
This is a low-key down-home seafood restaurant, regularly having low country boils or catch-of-the-day as their special. The space is limited, as is the parking, but it's a huge favorite among both guests and locals.
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Commander Cody's Seafood
41 Smith StThis is a low-key down-home seafood restaurant, regularly having low country boils or catch-of-the-day as their special. The space is limited, as is the parking, but it's a huge favorite among both guests and locals.
This iconic hotel happens to house a great restaurant and bar. The food, atmosphere and help are highly rated. They host events regularly, so be sure to check their calendar.
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The Chequit
23 Grand AveThis iconic hotel happens to house a great restaurant and bar. The food, atmosphere and help are highly rated. They host events regularly, so be sure to check their calendar.
The Farmer's Market at Haven's House is a real gem, and a 1 minute walk from the house.
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Havens House
16 S Ferry RdThe Farmer's Market at Haven's House is a real gem, and a 1 minute walk from the house.
The Pridwin, with its historic sprawling balconies and front lawn, is a great choice for lunch or dinner. They regularly host events, such as barbecues, particularly during the 4th of July fireworks (which occur on the first Saturday after the 4th if the 4th). Check their calendar.
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The Pridwin
81 Shore RdThe Pridwin, with its historic sprawling balconies and front lawn, is a great choice for lunch or dinner. They regularly host events, such as barbecues, particularly during the 4th of July fireworks (which occur on the first Saturday after the 4th if the 4th). Check their calendar.
Parks & Nature
The preserve is a real gem. There are hiking trails arranged from 1.5 mile to 10+ mile routes, each left untouched other than discreet signage describing areas of particular interest. There are regular kid-centric events held at the main house.
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Mashomack Preserve
79 S Ferry RdThe preserve is a real gem. There are hiking trails arranged from 1.5 mile to 10+ mile routes, each left untouched other than discreet signage describing areas of particular interest. There are regular kid-centric events held at the main house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sunset Beach is a must go for those who like people watching, both during the day and throughout the night. Sitting on Crescent Beach, Sunset Beach has a very robust lunch and dinner restaurant service but and also bar scene. It's pricey but it's a huge draw for both people on and off the island. The mega-yachts anchored just offshore alone are worth a drive-by.
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Sunset Beach
Shore RdSunset Beach is a must go for those who like people watching, both during the day and throughout the night. Sitting on Crescent Beach, Sunset Beach has a very robust lunch and dinner restaurant service but and also bar scene. It's pricey but it's a huge draw for both people on and off the island. The mega-yachts anchored just offshore alone are worth a drive-by.
Arts & Culture
Also boasting a fantastic farmer's market and educational farm, Sylvester Manor is also a historic plantation which is a large part of the history of Shelter Island.
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Sylvester Manor Educational Farm
80 N Ferry RdAlso boasting a fantastic farmer's market and educational farm, Sylvester Manor is also a historic plantation which is a large part of the history of Shelter Island.
Essentials
You basic grocery store, but they do have good selections and all the essentials.
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IGA Shelter Island
75 N Ferry RdYou basic grocery store, but they do have good selections and all the essentials.
Shopping
A small centrally located deli that's popular for morning coffee and sandwiches for lunch before a day at the beach.
Eagle Deli
25 W Neck RdA small centrally located deli that's popular for morning coffee and sandwiches for lunch before a day at the beach.