Guys with thick glasses and beards. Women in vintage clothing. Indie bands doing free shows. The scene screams Williamsburg, but the locale is Montauk.
“This was a quiet town when I was growing up,” says Montauk native Emily Martinez, 19. “Now the energy is much busier.”
As the old community contends with the urban influx, Montauk has become a place where rural options meet trendy style. Here’s a guide to “classic,” old-school Montauk as well as spots with some “city” hip.
SHOPPING
Melet Mercantile
102 Industrial Rd., 631-668-9080
Classic or city: City
The deal: Find a stockpile of vintage clothing, art pieces, jewelry and other items.
Fudge N Stuff
7 The Plaza, 631-668-4724
Classic or city: Classic
The deal: This 30-year-old business is famous for its homemade fudge.
DINING
Gosman’s Dock
500 W. Lake Dr., 631-668-5330Classic or city: Classic
The deal: Seafood is king at this Montauk mainstay.
Navy Beach
16 Navy Rd., 631-668-6868
Classic or city: City
The deal: The New American menu is a modern experience.
The Harbor Raw Bar & Grill
440 W. Lake Dr., 631-668-8260Classic or city: City
The deal: Party with DJs and Sunday Champagne brunch.
PARTY RESORT STYLE
Surf Lodge
183 Edgemere St., 631-483-5037Classic or city: City
The deal: Casual meets chic at this hotel, which features breakout indie bands.
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
290 Old Montauk Hwy., 631-668-2345Classic or city: In-between
The deal: Open since the 1920s, Gurney’s offers many modern amenities.
This story first
appeared in Newsday.
