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The Lakehouse, Bay Shore, NY

The Lakehouse

4.7
4.7
3157 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Sun 15:30–21:30
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,157 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 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.

3,157 Reviews

  1. Bill

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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 today
    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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  2. Carol

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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 today
    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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  3. Dena

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 today
    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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  4. Kathy

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! Beautiful water view and great service.

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  5. JJ

    New York City

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been a fan of the Lake House since it first opened…..in the old location! Our last experience was less than stellar. The menu selection was wonderful & the winter prix fixe menu appealing! I anticipated the wonderful scallops that I usually order but the ratatouille accompaniement was a huge disappointment…..it was loaded with black olives which is one of very few vegetable that I can’t stand & there was no mention of olives on the menu. Biggest shocker was watching our waiter offer a second glass of wine to people sitting next to us. He served their new glasses of red wine & proceeded to pour the remainder of their first glasses into the new ones! Who does that?? Perhaps the waitstaff need further training!! This restaurant used to be fine dining……not so anymore.

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  6. Lisbeth

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall experience was really good. Live music was amazing.

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  7. Patricia

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lake House is always wonderful. Ambience, service, food, everything was great.
    The LakehouseResponded on 13 December 2024
    Thank you so much for the lovely review, Patricia—and for your continued patronage. We are so pleased to know how much you enjoy dining at The LakeHouse. We hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Joseph

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I don’t know if there is a new owner or not but I was shocked at how bad this place has become. I have been here numerous times in the past and the food was always excellent. This time the food and the ambience were atrocious. I ordered a $75 dollar medium rare steak that was supposed to be wagyu - it probably wasn’t but still it shouldn’t have came out over cooked and tasteless. The large dining room was sparsely decorated and looked like a high school cafeteria. I was very disappointed to say the least.
    The LakehouseResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Joseph, Thank you for reaching out to us with this feedback. We are terribly sorry to hear that you had anything less than a stellar dining experience with us. We work very hard to make sure all of our guests leave happy & satisfied. I will be reaching out to you personally to speak with you about your visit. Sincerely, Eileen Connors, owner

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  9. Neli

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cult cooked. This restaurant great place to celebrate any occasion. The chef is very versatile and talented. Everything we ordered was very fresh and the flavors were refreshingly different. Our waiter was very professional yet showed a lot of personality. He made great meal recommendations.
    The LakehouseResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you so much for this excellent review, Neli. We hope to see you agian!

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  10. Anthony

    New York City

    74 reviews

    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended. Nice atmosphere. Good service. Food delicious. For dessert 🍨 order the donuts 🍩
    The LakehouseResponded on 6 December 2024
    Thank you for the excellent review, Anthony!

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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 3157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lakehouse

135 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gibson
  • Area
    Bay Shore
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 Brunch Sun 10:30–14:00 Dinner Sun 15:30–21:30
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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