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West Lake Clam & Chowder House

382 W Lake Dr, Montauk, NY 11954
631-668-6252
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Ranked #12 of 65 restaurants in Montauk
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Perrysburg, OH
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 66 cities Reviews in 66 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I'd never been to Montauk before and my first evening here (a Saturday after 9 pm) we went to eat at the West Lake Marina. It seemed VERY crowded, and the harried hostess said it would be a 45 minute wait, but in fact we were seated very soon after. We loved the lively warm atmosphere and our server was... More

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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

I go for their sushi. Never tried anything else (crab cakes...very good). Best sushi in the Hamptons by far, cheaper than in Sag Harbor...yet I like to remind readers in search of good info that we are in the Hamptons and therefore, according prices are to be expected. The place is low key yet holds an eclectic crowd. Thank god... More

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Westchester, ny
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Every year my family & I go to Montauk, and our 1st dinner stop is the Clam & Chowder House. No frills. Local fisherman bar scene. Sushi bar to 1 side. Small simple dining room, outdoor deck dining & outdoor bar. Can be a LONG wait for a table. Simple good food-fresh sushi, of course fish, ribs, burgers, & kids... More

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91 reviews 91 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

It's by far the best place to have sushi in the Hamptons! Fresh fish, diversity in the menu and a great scene. Locals love this spot and you will always enjoy the food and the atmosphere. They have a nice staff but they can be slow and my advice is to repeat your order a few times to make sure... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

Best place we found in Montauk for a steak and beer after a hard day fishing. I dont like Sushi but the guys said it was great.Prices were very good for Montauk. We did try breakfast there one morning, nice but I did find the morning menu a bit limited, although they have just started breakfasts at weekends so no... More

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New York City, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Very fresh fish! It's my first triathlon in Montauk, was asking a lot of questions where to get stuff. The owner was very very warm, helpful. Love this place! More

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new york, n.y
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We went to West Lake last Saturday evening. The restaurant has a funky atmosphere and windows that might have a nice view before sunset. We missed that. The hostess tried to seat us exactly where we wanted. The waitress was helpful and fun despite the large number of customers. The food was very fresh and delicious. I had scallops with... More

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peterborough
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

Just had our last meal in town and couldn't be happier. This seafood restaurant has extremely fresh product and it is prepared simply and with care. We sat at the bar and had clams on the half, some great sushi, the perfect fluke sandwich, some more clams and a few ice cold beers. This is the real deal. Really great... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

Setting is nice and scenic which brings the rating up a notch. Food is overpriced and not worth it. Seating is very cramped and wait staff are to busy to be nice. More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

Cold Beers, Good food.. What else could yo ask for, service is great, and the location is perfect. More

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