Shelter Island's Restaurants: This Month's Top Picks
- Marlan Hoffman
- Jan 26, 2023
- 2 min read
2805 Emerson St
Point Loma is well-known as having some of the best seafood in town! Enjoy a large outdoor dining area, fast service (absent the large lunch crowd) and a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, fish tacos, breaded clams, calamari, oysters, and scallops. Another favorite is their New England clam chowder. If going for lunch, and your food needs preparing, plan for 10-15 minutes wait to get your food.
Pummarò Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano
1101 Scott St.
With a wood fire oven, Pummarò Pizzeria offers some of the most authentic and best tasting pizza, with gluten free options for pizza crust and calzones. Another option is one of their many pasta dishes, such as Rigatoni al foro, an oven-baked pasta with sausage, peas, mushrooms, mozzarella in a light tomato sauce.
2614 Shelter Island Dr.
A fusion of Portuguese, American and contemporary seafood dishes, Ketch Grill & Taps provides a unique and high quality culinary experience. Some feature dishes are their excellent oysters, and their Sweet Chile Glazed Salmon with Sweet potato, kale & bacon hash & caramelized onions with lemon butter sauce. Sea salt pretzels, buffalo cauliflower, Surf N' Turf Fondue and Sweet and Spicy Brussels are some of their popular appetizers. The seating is spacious, with indoor and outdoor, and sits next to the water with views of the marina.
2230 Shelter Island Dr.
This Island-themed restaurant offers upscale dining in a tranquil atmosphere. Seafood dishes are the main fair, and the restaurant is known for its delicious mai tai cocktails and other specialty drinks.
1551 Shelter Island Dr
Headed by executive chef Roy Hendrickson, Vessel offers a 360-degree bar and a large variety of locally-sourced menu items. From reasonably priced $7 tacos with Spicy Tuna, avocado, and chile aioli to their porcini-dusted Sea Bass, you will find something delicious from the sea. They also have Cornish Game Hen, Short Rib, Salmon and Charred Octopus. Come for the great food, service, and savor the enjoyment with expansive harbor views.
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