Shelter Island
Randee Daddona
Shelter Island is a great place to do nothing. Wedged between the North and South forks, the island, which boasts 20 miles of coastline, teems with shady porches and scenic waterside vistas. You can bike on country lanes, hike in a wildlife refuge or lose track of time on a secluded beach. There are also great restaurants, whether you're looking for a casual brunch, an al fresco cocktail or a more formal dinner. Want to stay for the night? There are plenty of lodging options for both weekenders and those looking for a longer stay.
Shelter Island is only accessible by ferry. On the North Ferry, which departs from Greenport, the one-way vehicle fare with a driver is $9; same-day round-trip is $13. Additional passengers, and foot passengers, cost $2 apiece. For more information and schedules go to northferry.com. The South Ferry (southferry.com), which departs from North Haven, costs $12 per vehicle (including all passengers) one way, $15 same-day round-trip. Foot passengers pay $1. Both ferries run every 10 to 20 minutes but there can be a long wait to reach the island seasonally on Friday evenings and to leave it on Sunday evenings.
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18 Bay New American 23 N. Ferry Rd. (Rte. 114) Shelter Island Hearts sank when Bayville’s 18 Bay closed last summer. For a while, chef-owners Elizabeth Ronzetti ...
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Bob's Fish Market Seafood, Seafood, Food 87 North Ferry Rd. Shelter Island Heights Fresh seafood is served at this restaurant and fish market, recommended by Shelter Island locals. ...
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The Dory American, Seafood 185 North Ferry Rd. Shelter Island Heights Open since the 1920s, this restaurant and bar serves locals and seasonal visitors alike. The ...
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Kyle's American, Breakfast, Salads, Sandwiches 27 N. Ferry Rd. Shelter Island After a rocky couple of years for chef-owner Kyle, including the opening and closing of ...
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La Maison Blanche French, New American, Bistros - Brasseries, Breakfast 11 Stearns Point Rd. Shelter Island Heights Shelter Island's old Olde Country Inn has been reborn as La Maison Blanche. The new ...
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Pomodoro Dolce (Sweet Tomato's) American, Italian, Italian-American, Pasta 15 Grand Ave. Shelter Island Heights Run by brothers Jimmy and Anthony Rando, formerly of Island Park, this restaurant serves fresh ...
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Reddings Market Supermarkets, Specialty, Breakfast, Coffee, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood 184 North Ferry Rd. Shelter Island Heights Reddings Fine Foods serves breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m., serving everything from a simple ...
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Star's Cafe Breakfast, Coffee 17 Grand Ave. Shelter Island Heights Grab coffee, fresh muffins and occasional Mexican specials such as carne asada. There is free ...
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Sunset Beach $$$$ | Resort, Hotel/Motel, Lounge, French, Waterside 37 Shore Rd. Shelter Island Very few locations can be as far off-the-beaten-path as this bar/ hotel/ restaurant, as this ...
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Two Ed's Seafood 1 North Ferry Rd. Shelter Island Fresh seafood is served at this restaurant, recommended by Shelter Island locals. ...
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