Prime Time

If you like water views, sunsets and summer breezes with your cocktails, head to Prime Restaurant in Huntington. Scoring big points for ambiance, this is the perfect place to stop in the evening for a drink on the patio, at the bar or in the lodge. To top off your cocktail hour, order the chocolate beignets. If they're not on the menu when you're there, ask for them.

Serving brunch on Sundays and lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, Prime has several menus. If you're going to eat here, we recommend the Sunday brunch. The eggs are light and fluffy, the french toast is tasty and the seared tuna over soba noodles is a good choice for lunch.

If you're taking your boat to Prime, you're in luck. Starting Memorial Day Weekend, you can moor your boat at Prime's 300-foot dock on the harbor. For those of you coming by car, valet parking is available, but you can also park in the public parking lot next door.

RESTAURANT LOCATION:

117 New York Avenue

Huntington, NY 11743

631-385-1515

restaurantprime.com

Clam Up

Open April through October, in the town of Centerport, this Cape Cod style clam shack is the perfect place to stop for a break from your scenic drive along 25A or after a long day of kayaking in Northport or Centerport Harbor. Owned and operated by locals, the atmosphere is fun and casual, making  you feel almost as if you're on vacation. Whether you're in the mood for mussels or chili, a burger or salad, you'll find it at The Shack. But, if you like fried food (and let's face it- who doesn't), you definitely want to order the fried clams and French fries!

RESTAURANT LOCATION:

1 Stony Hollow Road

Centerport, NY 11721

631-754-8989

theshack.org