Got very lucky on a Friday night in Summer with 2 seats at the bar. Restaurant was packed and a table without a reservation would have been well over an hour. We had a beautiful night, great band and crowd. Adia served us drinks, got us menus very promptly, despite the packed restaurant the food was served in a timely manner and everything was delicious. Oysters were fresh, small and perfectly shucked. Nola shrimp entree was delicious, seriously what is in that sauce. The blackened mahi sandwich was well seasoned and the slaw was a great texture with the fish. Drinks were amazing. Do not miss this spot. read more

Highly recommend Cowfish; my husband and I had a great lunch from start to finish. The service was friendly, and attentive. It was crowded and people were complaining about the wait, and at NO time did ANY of the staff have anything but a smile on their face and a kind word. They did their best to keep patrons happy and get them seated as quickly as possible. We were a small party of two and willing to sit wherever they could seat us so our wait was relatively brief. We started with the deviled eggs with brown sugared bacon, and skillet cornbread with honey butter. The eggs were delicious, I'm a big fan of sprinkling bacon bits on deviled eggs and the hint of brown sugar gave a great hint of sweetness with the savoriness of the deviled egg giving a delicious balanced full flavored experience. The cornbread was the perfect, sweet, accompaniment to the savory eggs. You could tell this was made from scratch, it was fresh and delicious with corn kernels. The generous dollop of honey butter was the perfect spread that complimented the sweetness of the corn beautifully. For our entrees I got the jumbo diver scallops, pan-seared, with maple risotto, brown sage butter, beets, and a spiced nut medley. The scallops were cooked perfectly with a beautiful caramelized sear. Complimenting the scallops was the maple risotto and beets. This was a beautifully executed, well rounded dish. My husband got the brunch burger special which was an 8oz CAB patty with bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado mash, chopped Bermuda onion, lettuce, and sunny-side egg on a brioche bun. Simple, and to the point, the burger was perfectly medium rare, juicy and flavorful, the toppings were fresh, and delicious. What more could you ask from a burger?! He ate half and had to tap out before finishing the other half. This thing was colossal. Sadly, there was no room for dessert but based on our experience, I can't imagine they're not equally delicious. read more

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Just a fantastic romantic scenic restaurant One of the very best in Hampton Bays Definitely a top go to spot thru the years read more

We had excellent food (the lobster roll was amazing) and drinks with a wonderful view sitting on the upstairs deck! The service was great too! After our lunch, we stopped at the outside bar, and then enjoyed our drinks near the water. We would go back for sure! read more

The foods here are FABULOUS. We have scallops and tuna which both are awesome. A full service restaurant with nice view and all the staffs are nice as well. This is my first time in Long Island and I really enjoy it. I love this place. WILL DEFINITELY COME AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Cowfish - Jumbo diver scallops - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

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Excellent staff, excellent food, excellent views! I fell in love with Cowfish over brunch and recently visited for dinner. I brought my mom who's literally always a hand full; she's got a big personality! She was ecstatic and enjoyed playful banter with the staff-- this was so rewarding you have no idea how difficult it can be to please her. 5 stars to the staff! The lighting is so crisp and bright. The rooftop has a beautiful view of the sunset. The environment is like fancy farm but relaxed. Every angle is beautiful and a photo opp! The BUFFALO SHRIMP is L I F E. My next plan is to just order one as a side for every course. The deviled eggs are so smooth and easy to eat. YUM! The ribs melt off the bone-- butter! I'm sure I could enjoy anything the chef works up. I honestly feel like they could enhance their bar with a specialty cocktail menu (I've been spoiled by Tululah's mixologists). The Run Punch is an easy sip and tip. Absolutely love this place! read more

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I went here once years ago with my mother for my birthday after returning from college. It was the perfect ending to our day on wine tours. I came here again for my birthday 6 years later and it was just as good! I had scallops with fall flavors over risotto the first time (I remembered it 6 years later, that's how good it was) but this time I got steak with their special butters and crazy loaded baked potato. The steak was so tender and juicy, but that baked potato was wildly good! It was very quiet being 4pm on an overcast weekend in late October but it was still so beautiful and just as hospitable as I remembered. I highly recommend this place as a date night spot or a place to have dinner with a group of people who want to dine well. read more

What a beautiful location! This place is odd... odd but awesome! Like an awesome little adventure. Starting with getting to the place you'll see a small sign on the side of the road or much like my friend did, pass it, oblivious to the fact your phone GPS telling you to go back behind another restaurant on the main road to get to the windy, shared, dirt road. (sort of inauspicious for such a nice place) Once you find your way back to the parking lot you'll be parked by valet and it's on to the main event. Walking down the path to request a table will remind you of the winding road to initially find the restaurant, and walking into the restaurant will do a bit of the same. Cowfish is a bit of an odd design in that its so... sectioned off... There's the staircase immediately to the left which takes you up to a bar area which overlooks the water and restaurant below; there are a few picnic-style tables up here and you can eat at the bar which is what I highly suggest you do. After putting your name down and giving them your phone number so they can text you in an hour to tell you your table is ready, shoot upstairs for a drink and watch the seats like a hawk... "follow me if you want to live [eat]." this will be the best bet as I sat just after ordering my drink and skipping the wait; we had a great view from above and avoided an hour long wait. If instead of making that left to go upstairs, you continued down the winding path, you will enter the main restaurant through again, a rather odd feeling way; the bathrooms will be the first left turn -FYI. There are a few tables and chair outside just past the second entrance and there's also another bar. It was all a bit confusing for a split second until I asked if there was a bar we could sit at. it was a game where I had to ask the questions to get the full picture. "Can we sit at the bar?" "Can we order food at the bar?" .... apparently the downstairs one you can get a limited menu, the upstairs one a full menu... or something like that, like I said it was confusing. All of these words and I haven't even spoken about the best part, the food! yeah, the view is nice but the food's even better. We started with the Maui Wowi Roll; wowi was it good, and a pretty unique roll to experience. It was all a blur after that as my taste-buds were on a trip. The burger was awesome, the blackened white fish sandwich was so bomb, and I had no room left but I'm craving that banana cream pie. So lets go back! I spent an hour deciding what I wanted like it was life or death... I'm dying to try more of the menu. read more

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We hosted our daughters Bridal Shower at Cowfish yesterday. Jorie and her team made sure everything was perfect. The views from anywhere in the facility were awesome. The food was delicious and we received many compliments. The service was over the top. The attentiveness of the entire team was really great and truly appreciated. Highly recommend this fabulous venue. read more

Cowfish - The view from the upstairs patio - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Wonderful fresh fish dishes. Good service.. With many menu. Selection s Pleasant Waterview sitting area.. read more

We had a reservation for a party of 12 for 9PM on a Saturday night and the table was ready just as we got there. The waiters there were nice and efficient. They explained to us the special dishes of the night and were sure to always refill our glasses. The uncorking policy there is very generous, with the first two bottle being free and the ones after for $15 each. I got the jumbo diver scallops and they were jumbo. From other yelper's pictures, I was expecting 3 scallops, but luckily got four. They were delicious and cooked perfectly. I'm not a fan of risotto usually, but the one that came with this was okay... a little on the sweeter side. Overall, it was a nice atmosphere right by the water. I feel like this place would be definitely nicer if we went a little earlier for the sunset or in the summer when it's warmer. Good food, okay price, great environment for a big party. read more

Cowfish - Jumbo Diver Scallops - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

OMG The food here is AWESOME!!! Seared Ahi Tuna is the best choice for people who love raw fish. The scallops here are so fresh! We love their Iron Skillet Cookie!!! Almost cried when we tried the dessert lol Made our day! read more

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This summer we decided to revisit the Southhampton. However, we didn't like it as much compared to the last time we were there. So, we decided to move away from it and check some of the restaurants near the Hampton Bay Area. Cowfish restaurant came up on top of the list. We called to ask about a table for two. Since it was late afternoon and early evening, the person who took the call said not a problem. After a few mins we arrived at the destination (sounds like Waze!). The parking area is big, valet parking too! While entering the restaurant, it felt like entering a nice garden with a beautiful home overlooking the water and the boats all around it. In short it means a beautiful place! We got a table by the window right away, nice! We ordered the Brussels sprouts for appetizer but this one was a bit salty. We also ordered Swordfish entree for me and and Cowfish burger for Hubby. We had a nice waitress, Allegra. She handled our needs really well. Of the two entrees, we thought that my swordfish was madd perfectly in terms of the taste and presentation. It came with corn, white beans and couscous, healthy as it can be! The burger was all right, maybe between average and above average but not more than that. The fries was kind of homemade style, not average fries. It had salt and pepper taste to it. I took a bite! Get the swordfish if you like fish! After our late lunch we took a walk outside by the water to enjoy the scenery and the boats. We miss the boat, especially during the summer. Hope everyone enjoy the restaurant as much as we did. Thanks! read more

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I had high hopes going to this restaurant because I've heard multiple people rave about it. Firstly, there was valet parking only which I was not a fan of. They have a parking lot so I didn't see the necessity behind it. The view and inside of the restaurant were very beautiful! The food was pretty good, but a little pricey. You are paying for the location, which can be worth it depending on what you are looking for. read more

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valet parking lot was full had to wait for a spot very loud and no a/ c very warm but food was just ok we asked for plates for appetizers they ran out i think it was overwhelming for them . read more

I try to make a trip here every summer. The food is consistently good, and the view is great. This summer I went after Labor Day, and (why I am giving 4 stars) the outdoor bar was closed, which usually has great vibes, and they stop serving sushi after Labor Day??? They didn't have their sushi when I went last summer either, due to COVID, so that was unfortunate because it's really good! We had to wait an hour without a reservation, which was to be expected. I ordered the tuna, and it was cooked perfectly. The fried rice it came with was just okay, but overall the dish and meal was really good. The vibes were a lot quieter post Labor Day but it was still a good night! read more

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A few days later since we had dinner here and I'm still drooling thinking about the seared tuna I ate and the burger is stole bites of from my boyfriend. I didn't try the shrimp or the sushi but my friends said it was unbelievable and I'll take their word. To top off the dinner, the cookie skillet was honestly incredible. I'd plan a trip back to the area just to eat here again. read more

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Really beautiful setting for sunset - the outside and views are gorgeous! Giving it 4 stars because there wasn't much to offer for a vegetarian (which I guess can be expected by the name!!). My table loved the Buffalo shrimp though and the baked stuffed potato was delicious and filling. The honey cornbread was delicious but could've done without the Jalepenos in it. read more

Cowfish - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

We sent my daughter, who was visiting from Florida, her boyfriend, his 3 boys, my daughter's best friend(who happens to be a emergency room pediatrician from NYC), her 2 daughters and her husband to Cowfish for dinner Monday night. (The day after Easter Sunday) I couldn't think of another local restaurant that would seat them outside with heaters. They stayed there for more than 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed their dinner, drinks and the amazing accommodating staff. Was it pricey? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Thank you, Cowfish! As locals we really appreciate it! Terrific restaurant and wonderful staff read more

Not impressed with this place at all. Beautiful location and our server was awesome, but the food was just ok. For the prices they charge I was expecting to be "wowed" but unfortunately after spending $220 (for 2 kids, 2 adults, NO alcohol) we were left underwhelmed and unimpressed. Appetizers- we were wanting calamari, but to our surprise, they didn't even have it as an option, so we got the buffalo shrimp and crab cakes. The buffalo shrimp should have been called BBQ shrimp, because it had no buffalo taste, it was really just BBQ sauce. The crab cakes were ok. Dinner- I got the lobster roll. It was ok. I just had The lobster roll from Gosmans in Montauk the week before and it was sooo much better there. Fries were good. My husband got fish special dinner, I forgot what it was, but he was just ok with it too. I included a picture of it. My girls ordered of kids menu, shrimp and burger. They were sad looking. Lol We got 2 desserts. Banana cream pie and cookie sundae thing. They were ok as well. Coffee had way too many bits coffee grounds on the bottom We just weren't impressed by anything. And when we left there was a line out the door. So apparently I'm in the minority. Oh well, we won't be back. So that's it. read more

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yum! super cute place and complimentary valet. yummy food and drinks but sad they didn't have any sushi when we went. wish someone had let us know about the sushi ahead of time. update: to owner response, we understand that there was sushi on the menu but when ordered we were told there was no sushi tonight. we wish someone had told us that the sushi that was on the menu was not going to be served. we also heard guests next to us being told there was no sushi. read more

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Food was good. Order the cornbread. Shrimp Nola was good but not quite as hot as expected. Service was efficient. Baked Cod was as advertised but again not quite as hot as expected. Went at night. I think the view during the day would be very nice. read more

Whenever I am in Hampton Bays I like to dine at Cowfish and their sister Restaurant Rumba I take my family and friends as I know they wont be disappointed, The food is very good and the service friendly and reliable Everyone in the area should give cowfish a try. read more

Five stars from start to finish. Every single person in our party of 12 was blown away. Our wonderful servers Allegra & Mike L (L for lover) went above and beyond- however, based on what I've seen it seems to be the standard at this place. Great service, great food. This place works like a well oiled machine. Highly recommended Cowfish for any occasion! read more

Cowfish - Kale salad with salmon - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

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Food is excellent. We had tuna and sword fish. Highly recommend both. Bottle of wine and coupe of side sales. Views are breathtaking. Service started off slow but waitress ended up being great. Highly recommend this place. We've been here before but only for drinks. Happy with the food. Going to hop on the pontoon boat and head across to rumba for a drink read more

Cowfish - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

We came in on a busy family night, sports, tutoring, and homework, just to name a few. We were seated in a comfy booth in the bar and had an amazing meal. Eric was attentive and helped my daughter find a dinner that would satisfy her picky pallet! The drinks were delicious, the food amazing, and the service was top notc! An amazing dining experienc! read more

*East End Restaurant Week Price Fixe Menu Review- Delicious Food, Beautiful Location, Mediocre Service Cowfish is a place I've been wanting to come and try for quite some time now. I thought what a great opportunity to come during the Restaurant Week Menu and try a variety of dishes. They Offer a FREE boat ride from Cowfish to Rumba during the summer which is intriguing for me and would love to visit in a few months. In the summer they also have an outdoor bar & live music playing. Located on a beautiful part of the canal. The views were drop dead gorgeous. Easy to find as it's right on Montauk Hwy but might not be as easy to drive to. This area gets extremely crowded during the warmer months so keep in mind the traffic may be heavy at times. There wasn't any Valet while I was here (in April) but I'm assuming they do offer valet during the summer? The lot was all gravel so be careful walking in those heels. Don't get Cowfish confused with the Fish Store you'll see right as you pull in. Keep driving and follow signs to Cowfish which is located in the far back of the property. The Prices are great, especially for being located on the East End. Make your Reservations right on Yelp. Check In for a Discount! The vibe was smart casual- Some people were dressed up and some weren't but it was all very laid back which I enjoyed. The Restaurant itself had so much natural sunlight coming in and I even got to watch the sunset without leaving my seat. The restaurant was very clean and well decorated. The Service was mediocre at best which unfortunately made my overall experience bump down 1 star. Ticket times were long in the beginning and after I felt rushed throughout my meal. I don't like when the servers attempt to take away my plate while there's still food on it because they assume I'm finished. I also had to ask multiple times for drink refills which got aggravating. I felt that the Restaurant needed more servers. The Food was delicious and I will be reviewing what I tried: Unfortunately there were no bread baskets offered, no chips, NOTHING complimentary which was a huge blow. I typically like to sit and snack on some bread while I wait for my meal to come out but not here...especially if I'm spending $$$ like I did. -Corn Bread App (Not included in Restaurant Week): Definitely an acquired taste but it had my name all over it! The bread was moist, served warm with melting honey butter on top. I loved the subtle jalapeño taste in the bread. Great for sharing between 1-4 people. Would order again. 5 out of 5 stars -Lamb Sliders (Price Fixe App Serving of 2 Sliders): Loved them! The lamb was juicy and the tomato jam complimented the meat perfectly. 5 out of 5 stars -Tuna Tartare (Price Fixe App): Nice sized portion! The tuna was well marinated and had a light refreshing taste. The Guacamole mixed well with the fish. The chips were crispy and seasoned well. Great for sharing. 5 out of 5 stars -Wedge Salad ($8 Add on to Price Fixe): Nice and satisfying portion. Fresh Crunchy Lettuce with a homemade savory blue cheese dressing. Loved the Sugared Bacon crumbles on top! 5 out of 5 stars -Filet Oscar (+$10 To Price Fixe): Juicy and beautifully cooked 10oz Filet Mignon topped with Lump Crab Meat & Hollandaise Sauce. The Crab was in fact crab and not imitation which was a relief to see. The Hollandaise Sauce mixed well with not only the meat but also with the Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Seasoned Asparagus. 5 out of 5 stars -Banana Cream Pie (Price Fixe Portion which looked like half of what is regularly served): Very Decadent with a fruity flavor. I absolutely loved this dessert and thought it was the perfect portion without being overwhelming. The Pecan Crust was definitely the star of the show! 5 out of 5 stars Overall I'm glad I came to Cowfish in Hampton Bays. I had a 4 star meal which is pretty much almost perfect. Sadly I wish the service wasn't rushed and lacking. I would love to come back in a few months to ride to boat to Rumba! Thanks East End Restaurant Week for this phenomenal Price Fixed Promotion! read more

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While the food was decent, neither the appetizers nor the entrees were very hot. We had the lobster stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer, which was mediocre in flavor and barely hot. Two of my fellow diners ordered the cod with green curry sauce, which had nice flavor but, again was barely hot. Even though they ordered the same dish, one friend was finished eating by the time her curry sauce arrived (which was a main ingredient!) I ordered steak, and my meal was just okay. I don't feel the need to repeat the visit! Servers were pleasant, but obviously overwhelmed & clueless. Good thing it wasn't the height of the summer!! read more

This time 5 of us went by boat on Father's Day and fingers crossed. Many preferred tables went to reservations (totally understandable) which we did not have.. We actually arrived just before the 1130 am opening and stood in a short line. They graciously seated us inside by a window and the feeding frenzy began. Full bar to choose libations with our appetizers of brussel sprouts and deviled eggs. The lunch and brunch menu were available so we dined on burgers (with eggs on top), rueben, blackened fish sandwich and ceasar with chicken. Everything was hot, delicious and plentiful. No room for dessert. Our server was friendly and attentive. (Iam sorry for not getting her name) Look forward to another visit soon. Enjoy! read more

Food, service and atmosphere all A+. I always order the Ruben, wedge and banana cream pie while sitting on the beautiful porch. read more

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Just updating to say 5 years later, I still love this place! Food is delicious, location is great. Staff are always friendly and efficient. read more

Nice room overlooking the water and very good service. Clam chowder could have been hotter, an egg benedict dish with pulled pork over cornbread was ok , it was ordered because the delivery of fluke I was planning on getting had not yet been delivered. Other people in my party each had the burgers and they were good as were the hand cut fries. I think food may be waiting in the kitchen under the lights for more time that it should and because of this I think quality suffers a bit. Coffee was good and the banana cream pie was very rich. Was good but could be better! read more

This place exceeded any expectation I had for an afternoon lunch! The food was exceptional! Buffalo shrimp with blue cheese started my tastebuds off...on to the shroom burger-- burger cooked just right with Gruyère cheese, sautéed Cabernet mushrooms! Side of coleslaw with a light blend of Mayo and seasoning. BF had a lobster roll. Despite $38 price, it was worth it...huge chunks of lobster. His side of Brussels and roasted sweet potatoes was outstanding! Topped it off with homemade pecan crusted banana cream pie with chunks of banana, hint of cinnamon with drizzle of caramel. Our waiter was exceptional as well. Well worth the money spent! True win! read more

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Other than the food being great, everything else was abysmal. We dined here last night for my future sister in laws bachelorette party. There was 11 of us. My chief complaints: 1) My vegan cousin specifically told the waiter she was vegan and asked how they could accommodate her so she ordered accordingly. Her vegetable plate came with BACON AND CHEESE!!! She couldn't eat it. 2) Half the table ordered an entree because they came with Brussels sprouts. When the entrees came, no one had Brussels spouts, there was corn. Our waiter said "oops, sorry" and by the time the BS came, dinner was almost over. 3) My entree was supposed to come with corn and it didn't. One of the other ladies entree DID come with corn (she was supposed to get Brussels sprouts) . When I said something to our waiter, he had the other girl scrape the corn off her plate 'bc he didn't want to be wasteful', (his own words) and hand it to me!!!!!! 4) There was 2 waiters helping us and they collectively screwed everything up because they didn't communicate with each other. Overall, we had a good meal but the service was terrible and really put a damper in our evening. read more

Pros: + Easy parking spots + Beautiful outdoor bar/scenery - great for photos and waiting for a table + Delicious dive scallops + Skillet cornbread - sinfully scrumptious! Cons: - Incredibly long wait times - Staff that rushes you out - Overpriced for the quality you're getting read more

Had reservations at 1pm on a rainy Saturday and were promptly seated. The food was excellent and wait staff was friendly. We started with the lobster stuffed mushrooms which were good and then had the jumbo scallops and risotto dish and also the Mahi blackened fish sandwich. Everything tasted very fresh and was cooked to perfection. We would definitely order everything again! We finished things off with the Oreo ice cream and it was good but not "to die for", like it looked like when we saw somebody else had ordered it. Though I rated this place 4-stars, it almost lost a star for the disgusting bathrooms and poor parking lot area. In the bathrooms, I think they went for the ol' lobster shanty look and it just is disgusting: old wooden doors and barely enough room between the toilet and the door. Maybe I'm just picky, but if I'm paying for a high-end experience, I expect the bathrooms to match. The parking situation is not ideal either. They make you use their valet parking and when I picked up my car, I felt like there was no care taken to avoid the ruts in the gravel/dirt parking lot. I know I'm not the only one there with a fancy car and do NOT appreciate my car being driven like an ATV. Also, it was raining and there was another group waiting for their cars that were already huddled under the little tent, so we had to wait out in the rain: I suggest a more permanent structure or a larger tent. Seemed kind of low quality. All in all, I would visit again, but now I know what to expect. I may park my car far and just walk, and I'll be sure to go on a nice sunny day so I can take advantage of the outdoor space too. read more

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Thank you Christa for food recommendation and for taking care of us today(^_^). We really enjoy the food and we had a great time there. The Nora Shrimp was the top pick and a must have dish. Lobster roll was served with crispy French fries, and the lobster meat was in generous amount. Best value for money. Jumbo size scallop. Great service, friendly, great view and ambience. Best value of money. Too bad we couldn't be trying cocktail as we still have to hit the road still. @IG: #ellisjason333 #cowfishhamptonbays #cowfish read more

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I came here for the first time today for lunch. I've been wanting to check this place out for a while and finally made the time to go. Valet was quick. Beautiful outside right on the water. They have plenty of inside seating but it was a beautiful day so we sat upstairs outside . View from the table was even better. Full bar upstairs also. Our food was good we tried the cheeseburger , Rueben and a Cesar salad. Our waiter was very funny , kind and checked in with us just enough and didn't make us feel rushed at all. My friend had the rum punch and we were disappointed we didn't get that instead of wine! It was very good. Would love to try another time for dinner. I Definitely recommend for lunch and to even have a drink with a pretty view! read more

Cowfish - New American Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Cowfish is a consistently good restaurant. The food is good. The setting/views are great. And, the service is outstanding. Their system, of having multiple people serving and following up on diners needs is special. It is coordinated effort that gets drinks, appetizers, entree, dessert and the bill to the customer in a prompt coordinated flow. read more

I was out here a few extra days beyond Labor Day this summer and I had the chance to have lunch at Cowfish. Friends always said it was a great place, and now I know why. I sat in the upstairs bar and the first thing I noticed was the view, just an absolutely beautiful setting. It was early so it wasn't very busy, but it was exciting, nonetheless. After a few minutes of taking in the view, I turned my attention to the bar. The bartender was as stunning as the view. She turned to me and said, "I'll be with you in a minute sweetie". I immediately felt how warm and genuine she was. She came to our table and explained all the features that day. As she rolled down the list, I could tell she has been doing this for quite some time. She had Just the right balance of warmth and professionalism. While the featured Salmon sounded amazing, I decided on the scallops. I've had them at their sister restaurant Flora, and they were just as amazing here. Needless to say, I was thrilled that my last day here this summer ended on such a high note. Great view, great food and amazing service. I'll definitely be back next year. read more