Eating in Point Lookout: The Boulevard and the Bay

The pictures in this post are illustrations, not photographs of the restaurants and shops named in it.

Point Lookout's restaurants sit on two streets a few minutes apart. Lido Boulevard has the pizzeria, the Irish tavern, the brewery taproom, Fiona's, the sweet parlor, the deli and the morning places. Bayside Drive, on Reynolds Channel, has the waterfront spots: the Point Lookout Clam Bar, the Buoy Bar and Scotty's, and the Shell Shack at Ted's. The Clam Bar is open all year. The Buoy Bar and Scotty's run in season, and the Shell Shack's hours vary, so call ahead.

The whole hamlet is about a quarter of a square mile, and you get around it on foot or by bike. Skipperdee's puts it plainly on its own site: this is a place "where bicycles and walking are the preferred method of travel." What follows is each place, what it is known for, and what to check before you go.

Point Lookout Clam Bar, 99 Bayside Drive

The Clam Bar sits at 99 Bayside Drive on Reynolds Channel, and its site says it is "open all year," seven days a week. The menu is seafood first. There are clams, lobster made to order and a sushi bar, and a fresh fish and meat market on the premises if you would rather cook at home. There is dockside seating, a newly added indoor dining room, a private beach and a gift shop. The Clam Bar posts its live music dates on Instagram. If you knew Fisherman's Catch, that stretch of the bay is now the Clam Bar. Phone 516-670-9717.

Ted's Fishing Station and the Shell Shack, 143 Bayside Drive

Ted's is a working fishing station first: fuel, bait, tackle, boat rentals and charters. Longtime residents remember it as Ed's. At Ted's, the Shell Shack calls itself "The Last Bar in Town." It is a full bar looking over the water, and it runs a food truck with a menu that includes lobster rolls, shrimp po' boys, quesadillas and tuna nachos. The Shell Shack is cash only, with an ATM on site. The bar's posted hours lean toward the weekend, but Ted's and the Shell Shack each post hours on their own sites and the two sites list different times, so call Ted's at 516-431-4193 before you walk over.

Besides the Shell Shack's truck at Ted's, Marybeth's ice cream truck, a Point Lookout summer staple, still makes the rounds under new owners.

The Buoy Bar and Scotty's on the Bay, 72 Bayside Drive (seasonal)

The Buoy Bar calls itself "a Point Lookout restaurant tradition since 1929." The date goes back to Scotty's Fishing Station, which opened on the site that year as a marina and bait-and-tackle stop. Today it is an open-air deck on Reynolds Channel with seafood, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, salads and frozen drinks, plus a posted summer calendar of live music. Seating is first come, first served. Boaters can tie up here, with free boat docking until 6 p.m. On the same property, Scotty's on the Bay is the counter-service side, open seven days in season. It still runs a fuel dock and bait and tackle beside Scotty's children's beach. Both are seasonal. Phone (516) 432-3975.

Illustration: a lobster roll on a dockside railing. Not a photograph of a Point Lookout restaurant.

Fiona's Bar & Kitchen, 70 Lido Boulevard

Fiona's is the newest name at 70 Lido Boulevard, the address that was Reynolds & Vine and, before that, The Point Ale House. It announced its soft opening on Instagram in September 2026, and its site promises "elevated steak and seafood, craft cocktails." The opening menu is a short list of small plates, burgers and wraps, and the restaurant says the full menu is still to come. Its posted hours run late on weekends and it closes on Tuesdays, but a new restaurant's schedule settles over its first months, so check Fiona's Instagram or call to confirm it is serving before you plan around it. Phone 516-544-4749.

MO'NELISA, 28 Lido Boulevard

The name is "a play on the Mona Lisa," for owners Mo Cassara and his wife, Elisa DiStefano. Longtime residents will know the address as the old Olive Oil's. MO'NELISA works two ways. The pizzeria side sells pies and slices, and the dining room and outdoor patio serve a full Italian menu. Its motto is "where food meets family," and online ordering is available through its website. Phone 516-432-0000.

Skipperdee's Sweet Parlor, 26B Lido Boulevard

Skipperdee's has been on the boulevard since 2010. It scoops 32 flavors of ice cream, featuring Gifford's from Maine, and bakes its own cupcakes and specialty baked goods. There is also a candy wall, specialty coffees and cappuccinos, crepes and Belgian waffles made to order, and a shelf of nostalgic toys and gifts. Phone 516-431-5000.

Illustration: a soft-serve cone by the dunes. Not a photograph of a Point Lookout shop or truck.

J.A. Heneghan's Tavern, 57 Lido Boulevard

Heneghan's is "a grand Irish establishment." The menu runs to Guinness, fish and chips, braised short ribs and shepherd's pie. The burger is made with the family's own beef, and some of the herbs and greens come from the Heneghan family farm. The tavern pitches itself for "a pint at the bar, a hearty dinner with family, or live music on a Friday night," and it hosts private events. It closes on Mondays. Phone (516) 544-2777.

Jones Beach Brewing Co. Taproom, 101 Lido Boulevard

Jones Beach Brewing, which calls itself "Long Island's Inlet Brewery" on its Instagram, opened its flagship taproom here in March 2025, in the space that was the Salt Air Cafe. It is a New York State farm brewery. Its beers include Inlet IPA, Bathouse Blonde, Muldowney Irish Red, Thirst Responder and The Storm Pilsner. Check the taproom for what is pouring. Muldowney Irish Red is the same beer behind the Clam Bar's fundraiser. Phone 516-779-0478.

Also on the Boulevard: Breakfast and Coffee

Point Lookout Deli and Caterers, 1 Lido Boulevard. Breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, wraps, salads and catering. It opens early and posts separate summer, "local summer" (Labor Day to Columbus Day) and winter hours on its site. Phone 516-432-3354.

JoJo's Beachside Cafe, 85 Lido Boulevard. For about thirty years this was JoJo Apples. In 2026, after a winter renovation, it reopened under the new name. It serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, stays open into the evening later in the week, and has added a fresh-catch grill, a taco stand, live music and trivia nights. Phone 516-432-6494.

Southdown Coffee, 40 Lido Boulevard. Part of a Long Island specialty-coffee group with cafes from Huntington to Port Jefferson, it lists a 6:30 a.m. start on its posted schedule. It sits in part of the old Merola's market building from 1930, which you can read about in A Chronology of Point Lookout on our site.

Getting There and Parking

Lido Boulevard has parking, and there are a few designated spots elsewhere. The residential streets have no on-street parking, so walking or biking to dinner is the easy option. It keeps things local. If you are coming by water, the Buoy Bar posts free boat docking until 6 p.m. in season. Point Lookouter Essentials, on our site, covers boating, parking and beach access in more detail, and our street guides Living on the bay and Living on Lido Blvd describe the blocks these places sit on.

Questions People Ask

What is open in Point Lookout in the winter? The Clam Bar states it is open all year, seven days a week. The Buoy Bar and Scotty's are seasonal, and the Shell Shack at Ted's posts varying hours. The Lido Boulevard restaurants, cafes and the deli keep their own off-season schedules, so check each one's site or call before you go.

Where can you eat on the water in Point Lookout? On Bayside Drive, along Reynolds Channel. The Clam Bar, the Buoy Bar and Scotty's, and the Shell Shack at Ted's all sit on the bay.

Can you dock a boat and eat in Point Lookout? Yes. The Buoy Bar offers free boat docking until 6 p.m. during its season.

Are there food trucks in Point Lookout? Yes. The Shell Shack runs a food truck at Ted's Fishing Station, and Marybeth's ice cream truck, a Point Lookout summer staple, still makes the rounds under new owners.

Is the Shell Shack cash only? Yes. The Shell Shack at Ted's is cash only, with an ATM on site.

Where do you park for dinner in Point Lookout? On Lido Boulevard or in the few designated spots. The residential streets have no on-street parking, so plan to walk or bike if you can.

Living Near All of It

A good part of living in Point Lookout is being able to walk to dinner and walk home past the channel. If you are thinking about a summer rental here, or you already own on the island and wonder what your house is worth, call or text Paul at (516) 303-5157, call the office at (516) 476-2009, or stop by 24A Lido Boulevard.