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    John's Drive-In

    3.5 (301 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Jeremy W.

    This place has very good food. Very authentic fried chicken, burgers, and milk shakes. We tried to get a reservation at harvest on fort pond but they were very busy so me and my wife went here to grab a bite before we went back to grab dinner later that night. I ordered a bacon cheese burgers, onion rings, and a vanilla shake that home made and the milk shake was amazing. John's makes there ice cream in house and it's out of this world. My wife got a chocolate shake which was amazing as well and an order of French fries. The food was made fresh to order and was one the best burger/ chicken spots I been to in a while. Very authentic fried chicken and burgers. You could smell the goodness brewing from down the block coming from John's. Definitely a great spot to check out if you're staying in Montouk. I ruined my appetite later on that night and didn't get to enjoy dinner cause I ate like a fat boy here and it was totally worth it. This place is a staple in Montouk. The staff are all family and black owned and very nice people. Def give these folks a try!

    Betty C.

    CASH ONLY! We stopped in for a quick lunch. I had the burger and it was meh. The meat to bread ratio was good but I didn't like the texture of the meat. I tried a French fry from the other person's order and it was good. I was watching my carbs so I stopped at just one.

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    Judy C.

    Had a very nice burger and fries for lunch during a winter weekend in Montauk. Burger was very tasty and pretty good. Too cold to have ice cream.

    A chipotle chicken wrap, jalapeño poppers, a cheeseburger, and a box of clam strips.
    Nicole D.

    I love the small town, beachy, nostalgic feel of John's Drive-In. I stopped here with a friend after climbing the lighthouse, strolling the beach, and shopping the town. The food hit the spot! It was a sunny winter afternoon, so we ate at one of the tables outside as the day began to wind down. It's now my go-to Montauk restaurant for a casual bite to eat. Highly recommend for the food and the feels.

    Sarah W.

    This place is the cutest! Not actually a drive in but a little burger shop. They have fries, chicken fingers, and homemade ice cream. My son loves chicken fingers and was so excited about the ones here in particular. Loved the beach vibes of the place and friendliness of everyone working. Service was quick too! One thing to mention is that they only take cash but they do have an ATM inside but prices are reasonable as well.

    Mariah B.

    Great experience at John's Drive-In this year. I ordered chicken fingers and fries and my husband ordered a burger. Everything is made fresh so you might have a short wait, but trust me, it's worth it! Our meal was delicious. A little on the pricier side, but that's to be expected in Montauk. This is a classic restaurant that I highly recommend dining at!

    Unmelted American cheese on the Big John Burger with Cheese.
    Vasileios T.

    Is this the worst burger in Montauk? Enjoy 3 slices of unmelted Sysco-brand American cheese, a bursting mouthful of raw white onion, and a sticky squirt of mayo, ketchup, and relish. The classic cheap road-side burger, with the quality, flavor, and texture to match. If you're craving the familiarity of a hospital cafeteria cheeseburger, then John's is your spot. Your stomach will be rumbling and roiling from the experience as you drive away. Service was polite and excellent. Ambiance was akin to a prison's visitor lobby (note the faded, neglected decor and faint smell of disinfectant and grease).

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    Glenn N.

    John's Drive in is great. The food is so good, flavorful with decent portions. The staff understands customer service. They're welcoming, polite and helpful. The place is old school with the booth/bench style seating. As well as outdoor seating under an awning. There is ample parking for plenty of patrons. We ordered the cheeseburger, fries , onion rings and a drink. The burger was cooked perfect and juicy. Crispy fries and the onion rings were really good. All in all I would definitely return. A1 service

    6 piece chicken nugget set
    Kami L.

    After visiting the beach, this is the best casual place to find something to eat. The most recent time I went was in the late afternoon and there was no line. I ordered a small burger (yes! they do smaller burger sizes in case you don't want to eat too much but still want a burger) with fries and a milkshake. The other friend I was with ordered the 6 piece chicken nuggets. After waiting, we sat outside to eat. The food was fresh and was exactly the quick, tasty, and a little greasy food I was looking for. One of the best attributes of this place is that it has the feel of a stereotypical burger and fries outpost with the informality of a beach town. In my opinion, this place has some of the best milkshakes. In addition to having the classic flavors, they have homemade ice cream that they can use to make any flavor and they always seem to get the ratio of the shake right. What is especially rare for a place in the Hamptons is that this place is extremely reasonably priced. I always look forward to going back here after a long drive to Montauk or after a day on the beach. Just note that the business is cash only.

    Oreo ice cream. Kid approved.
    Jason B.

    A 4 star option for what it is: fast food (burgers, chicken, fries) and ice cream that's open late in the town of Montauk. Most of the negative reviews are for service (I'd describe it as indifferent but it's essentially a fast food restaurant so I don't expect white glove treatment), food quality (it's not fine dining nor is it intended to be), that it only accepts cash (it has an atm) and that it's often busy (if it wasn'tit would be out of business). But if you need an inexpensive bite late at night or want to make the kids happy with some ice cream, this is a good choice.

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    Was not expecting it whatsoever and had one of the best cheeseburgers of my whole life.

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    The Ice Cream is the best I've ever had in my life. The service was amazing. The ambience is amazing

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    Terrible service late night. Place closed early and told us to get out after we paid for food that we didn't get. Brutal don't go here

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