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The Lakehouse, Bay Shore, NY

The Lakehouse

4.7
4.7
3164 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Since 2006, The LakeHouse restaurant has been the jewel of Bay Shore, NY. In the summer of 2016, owners Eileen & Matthew Connors and Jay Gut moved locations to a brand new dockside treasure. With stunning views and multiple fireplaces, comfortable seating for 100+ guests, two lounge areas, deck overlooking the Great South Bay, and both an indoor tavern room and a waterfront bar, The Lakehouse is touted by many as “one of the best restaurants on Long Island.” At night, the deck is illuminated, as is the waterfront lounge area where guests can congregate for after-dinner cocktails. This New American fine dining experience is not to be missed. The Lakehouse can now be reached by boat as well, as guest dockage is available at the new gorgeous bayside locale.
*Please note that we not take reservations for particular tables & we cannot promise a particular area or table.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French / American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (631) 666-0995
  • Website
    http://www.thelakehouserest.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Matt Connors
  • Catering
    From intimate gatherings to large scale events let the LakeHouse host your special day. Idyllic scenery & gourmet cuisine your event is sure to be one to remember. All parties are customizable and tailored to your special requests and the needs of your event. For inquries please contact our Events Director Director Annalisa Manthos
  • Private party facilities
    Gorgeous Chef's Dining Room with views into the kitchen, accommodates up to 24 guests.
  • Location
    135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706
  • Neighbourhood
    Bay Shore
  • Cross Street
    Gibson
  • Parking details
    Parking is valet or metered parking
  • Public transit
    Fire Island Ferries, LIRR Bay shore
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,164 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lakehouse in Bay Shore offers a delightful dining experience with stunning views of the Great South Bay. Guests rave about the "outstanding food," "excellent service," and "beautiful ambiance," making it perfect for special occasions. The menu features a variety of well-prepared dishes, with highlights including duck and pistachio crunch cake.

3,164 Reviews

  1. Dwight

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner. Special occasion because it’s so expensive. Loved everything but the Sangiovese wine was just fair. It was obviously a cheap brand. And the pour was small.

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  2. Jeanne

    New York City

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was excited to have lunch at The Lake House but disappointed with my lunch. The restaurant is beautiful and service was great. Unfortunately the food was not so great. The bread was dry, the calamari was covered in a cream sauce that caused it to be mushy. My Grilled shrimp came on a soggy salad which I returned. Still too much dressing. The smores desert looked anazing but was filled with thick marshmellow with very little ice cream. We tasted and did not enjoy it. Food was just off yesterday. Usually good. But don’t order the smores desert.

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  3. Scott

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Lakehouse offers a very good and dependable lunch service.

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  4. Nicole

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lake House was wonderful! The food and wine were delicious and everything arrived to the table in a timely manner, without the feeling of being rushed. The service was attentive but not intrusive. Overall an amazing experience!

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  5. Kate

    VIP

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lakehouse did not disappoint for a festive Christmas Eve dinner with family! Service was excellent and the food, as always, superb.

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    New York City

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant on Long Island! Always great service and superb food. Best tuna tartare anywhere!

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  7. Denise

    New York City

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delish. Service was exceptional, sorry I can’t remember our waiters name but he was great!

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  8. Bill

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant very nice view overlooking the bay beautiful food presentation, quality ,and excellent pairings& combinations ….very impressive job done by the chef, wait staff extremely well dressed, courteous and always checking on you and yet not rushing you . I am looking forward to coming back again ,absolutely love this restaurant!!!! 
    The LakehouseResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Bill, Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed dining with us. We look forward to seeing you again. Sincerely, Eileen Connors

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  9. Carol

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Lakehouse. Food is always excellent. Everything was perfect as usual. Love this place.
    The LakehouseResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Carol, Thank you so much for your excellent review, and for your continued patronage. We are delighted to know how much you enjoy dining with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Sincerely, Eileen Connors

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  10. Dena

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing food. Service was awful. Most tables around us also left half their meal on their plate. Bartenders were great but servers in the dining room were miserable and non existent. Removed empty glasses but never asked if we wanted another drink or refilled the water glasses. Left the plates of half eaten food for well over 30 mins. The only thing that came swiftly was the check. Food was extremely salty and felt very commercial. One and done - so many better establishments
    The LakehouseResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Dena, We are sorry to hear that you had anything less than a wonderful experience dining with us. Our prix fixe menus are very popular, and they do come with large portions. Many of our guests choose to take home leftovers, so they can leave room for our delicious desserts! Please know that we would have been happy to bring you an alternative if you let us know that you didn't like your dish. I will be in touch personally to see how we might be able to make it up to you. Sincerely, Eileen Connors, owner

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FAQs

The Lakehouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 666-0995.

The Lakehouse is rated 4.7 stars by 3164 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lakehouse

135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gibson
  • Neighbourhood
    Bay Shore
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, French / American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is valet or metered parking
  • Public transit
    Fire Island Ferries, LIRR Bay shore
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Matt Connors
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thelakehouserest.com/
  • Phone number
    (631) 666-0995
  • Catering
    From intimate gatherings to large scale events let the LakeHouse host your special day. Idyllic scenery & gourmet cuisine your event is sure to be one to remember. All parties are customizable and tailored to your special requests and the needs of your event. For inquries please contact our Events Director Director Annalisa Manthos
  • Private party facilities
    Gorgeous Chef's Dining Room with views into the kitchen, accommodates up to 24 guests.
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