South Edison

We came to South Edison for a night that was part goodbye, part birthday, and all-around needed. Sterling and Liz were amazing — genuinely kind, attentive, and made us feel totally taken care of. The Brie bites were unreal, the crab empanadas might’ve started a fork fight, and the Mezze tacos were one of those dishes you think about the next day. Great cocktails, great people, and the kind of dinner that reminds you why you love Montauk so much.

We had a great meal with a large group. We each ordered apps and meals from the menu and enjoyed all the items. We were celebrating a milestone birthday and they made the most delicious Gluten Free cake! Our server was attentive and welcoming. The drinks were timely and it was a memorable evening. I would recommend it and we hope to return.

My girlfriend and I were only here in Montauk for 3 days and 2 nights. I have celiac disease and my girlfriend is gluten intolerant. We found this place using the app Find Me Gluten-Free. Thank God we did. This restaurant is absolutely the best. It was so good the 1st night we had to back our 2nd night. There menu has a very nice variety of options for gluten free and the staff is very informed about the necessary precautions to take about cross-contaminations. There blackened skirt steak is a must have. Absolutely delicious. Their Gluten-Free chicken bites for an app is definitely the best chicken bites I've ever had. Such a delicious recipe with alittle heat. This Restaurant will definitely be my go to from now on when we visit Montauk every yr.

That was the best burger I've ever eaten in my life. It was the South Ed burger. I'm sitting at the table in South Edison right now and I could not even hesitate to leave a review. With my boys on a bachelor trip and the service was A+ and the food from the beginning to the end was excellent. High recommend and will be coming back with my girlfriend.

The yellowfin tuna main course was delicious and highly recommended. We also tried the sashimi fluke, which was good and had a little bit of spice to it. They have excellent cocktails. I liked the Better Decision cocktail better than the Froey. Relaxed environment and attentive service. It was nice that gluten free and vegan options are marked clearly on the menu.

This restaurant deserves beyond a 10. The food blew me away. The perfect birthday dinner. I highly recommend the buffalo chicken bites and the cavatelli x100! The pasta was one of if not the best pasta dish I’ve ever had. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

Awesome! The drinks were great. Especially the espresso martini. Definitely get the duck fat fries. I wanted to eat all of them in one sitting but wanted to save room for dinner. The seared ahi tuna was great! Good vibes and attentive service.

Out of all the restaurants in Montauk, South Edison is truly the best culinary gem. The Chef is an absolute genius, each dish is more complex and elevated than the last with layers of fresh bold flavors and texture! Don’t miss out on the mind blowing cocktails/mocktails to pair! The staff is always so pleasant and friendly, and the location is great in the heart of downtown Montauk. Can’t wait to go back already!

I like the location. It is in the middle of what is Montauk but tucked away enough to need the address to find it. Inside is a nice modern layout. It feels new, clean, and open enough where you are not on top of each other. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was very tasty. The STREET CORN - honey-roasted corn, tajin, lime aioli, cotija was a great rendition of a new favorite of mine. The BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER - house slaw, avocado-coconut purée was, however, an odd version of something I have found better everywhere else I have been. I really enjoyed the CRISPY DUCK LEGS - buttermilk braised, honey-roasted carrot, tahini-soy glaze, fennel, granny smith apple. They were indeed crispy, but not so much to distract from the flavor and enjoyment of the entire dish. The big miss for me, beyond the buffalo cauliflower, was the menu itself. I feel I played it out to the point where something major would need to change for me to come back. Prices are high and though the smash burger, for example, looks interesting, for $32 I am going to find something elsewhere to explore.

First time dining at South Edison. It was recommended to me by a friend. The staff were friendly and professional. They made you feel like they were there for you. Great starting point by offering a creative, delicious and wide variety of cocktails. My group went with ordering several appetizers. Some of the apps that stood out were the fried olives (I never had fried olives. Which were good.), Crispy Rock Shrimp (Delicious! Better than shrimp.), Duck Fat Fries, Lamb Empanadas (S. Edison hit this one out of the park! Mmmmm Mmmm) and the Buffalo Chicken Bites ( the sauce was outstanding!). If you're ever in the neighborhood and you want some delicious and creative cocktails and good food. This is one of those places you need to try.

In town in early fall and we had a reservation for the following evening at a popular upscale restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, so dropping in for dinner here the night before was a last minute decision and we were so glad we did! The dining room is a really cool space. After walking through one level you take about 2 steps down to a slightly lower level with more tables and a large bar. A couple of tables on the landing between the steps and the small height differences throughout the room makes you feel like you're in your own little space, even when the room filled up. Not sure how it's decorated in the summer but fall/Halloween decor was on full blast and the whole place had kind of a welcoming coastal living room vibe. Service was great if not a bit slower than expected, but we did catch that they were short staffed that particular evening and were enjoying our time anyway. The bar was missing a few key ingredients for two of the craft cocktails that I had wanted, but disappointment didn't last long because the replacement, a mezcal drink, was fab. The food was outrageous. Appetizers were a local farm tomato salad and a kale dish, both of which I could eat every day for the rest of my life. The kale was tender and sweet with no bitterness at all, and despite being so late in the season - best tasting fresh tomatoes I've had lately. Second course was fluke and seared tuna, both also delicious. The dishes are elevated and leveled up in the best way. Vegetables are carefully chosen to go with the protein, and preparation choice is intentional and really well done. Clean plate club's newest members ordered the cobbler for dessert which is where I had to tap out. Even though our fancy, planned-in-advance dinner was scheduled for the following night - this wound up being hands down the best meal of the trip. I hope it's as amazing in the height of the summer crowds but we'll definitely be returning to find out!

I had been prepared to give this place four stars for excellent food, attentive service, and pleasant ( if noisy) ambiance.. The menu appeared to be one of the best in Montauk, and the first two courses were very good. BUT THEN CAME THE DESSERT... It was advertised as "Chocolate Bread Pudding." I got one order and enough spoons to go around. What they brought out was some kind of dry, flavorless black fruitcake with dried cherries, next to a scoop of cheap ordinary vanilla ice cream. I couldn't taste chocolate anywhere, much less find any pieces of bread or whatever might have made it a "pudding" instead of bland cake and ice cream. When I brought it to the waitress's attention she tried to convince me it was actually bread pudding and brushed aside my complaint. For not telling me they were out of the dessert I ordered, bringing me a ridiculous substitute, lying about it, ignoring my question when asked, then charging me full price for what I ordered (but did not get), they earned one star and not another dollar of my business, ever again. And all they had to do was tell me.

We go to South Edison every summer while vacationing in Montauk, best food in Montauk imo!! I spend all year thinking of their seared scallop dish which is to die for. We also love the fluke sashimi and tuna ceviche for apps. For entrees standouts are the scallops, seared tuna, pork chop parm, duck legs and burger. Cocktails are well-crafted and delicious too! I can't wait until next year!

Items to try: Drink: pickle my pepper martini and hot passion Apps: fluke sashimi Entrees: black and blue scallops, fried oyster tacos, also my son got a smash burger that was awesome!

Went a few weeks ago for dinner, nice but limited menu. I had the Bison double smash burger which was very good but...$35. Good service friendly atmosphere.

We had our wedding rehearsal here on May 3rd, 2024!! ‍‍. Chefs kiss!! Franky at South Edison in Montauk was super friendly and made us feel right at home. He greeted us with a big smile and took great care of us, making our experience extra special. From hosting our joyful rehearsal dinner to crafting our divine wedding cake, they exceeded all expectations. The ambiance, service, and food/drinks were simply AMAZING!!!. Grateful for unforgettable memories created by the South Edison team! Thank you, Franky, for being so welcoming and awesome!

Service was slow, food was fine. The table was sticky and we waited for 20 minutes before we were served. The food was OK, and it came out fast but the price was too high for just fine.

Making sure adults are not surrounded by screaming kids at 630-730 at night for dinner... not relaxing after spending a few hundred $$$

I was quite happy on a recent visit. It was my first night in Montauk and I expected high prices, long waits, and disappointing food, however got none of that here. We may have benefited from being the weekend after labor days... Called for a reservation at 6:15, asked for 8PM for 4, and they gave us 8:15, which was a nice surprise. We arrived on time and were seated immediately. It's not cheap, but the food was good, and the portion sizes were fair, so reasonable value overall, especially given it's a vacation spot. Fluke crudo/sashimi was as good as I've ever had. Fluke had a great flavor, and the seasoning worked well. The black and blue scallops were very interesting and delicious. Pretty sure I had some baked clams that were very nice, but can't remember for sure, or everything else. My wife had the seared yellowfin; she liked it but I didn't think it was very good. The fried olives were a little disappointing too. Tried a couple of wines which were nice; service was good; and the place was fine, even if not the nicest. I'd recommend.

They serve underage kids here without ID'ing Abysmal service and overpriced food. We came on a Thursday night for a 7:45 reservation. We were not seated until 8 and did not have our first drinks until 8:30. I've had a better smash burger is the lower east side of Manhattan at 3am for $10. Their $32 smash burger is served in a way the buns become soggy and the burgers itself were still too thick to be considered a smash burger. Their cocktails tasted of cheap ice. You could actually taste the freezer from ice they used to shake the cocktails.

The food was incredible! We went there because my niece has celiac disease, and it is often challenging to find a restaurant that all of us enjoy. She loved her gluten-free chicken nuggets and fries. They were delicious! We enjoyed their cocktails! The appetizers were great especially the street corn. The fluke was soooo good - very fresh and the corn puree with it was yummy! The waiter was also wonderful and was super fun with my niece even pouring her some milk with a wine pourer. Great place! Highly recommend!

Ambiance was awesome here. Craft cocktails and the best Spict Margarita I have ever had! We came only for drinks and didn't get to try the food. Next Time! The owner greeted us and made our drinks. Incredible accomodating staff and a great renovated space. Convenient village location but not on the main drag. It was slow to start their season, but we never felt rushed to leave. Thanks South Edison for a nice last stop before our time was up in Montauk.

Great spot for a casual dinner with a twist. Delicious food and consistently friendly and professional staff in a town that sometimes can forget the art of hospitality.

My second time here and it really is one of the best restaurants in Montauk. Started with a refreshing, fruity cocktail. Loved the taste of my perfectly cooked and flaky fluke over a bed of corn succotash (delicious mushrooms). Amazing flavors. Great service. Cute ambiance.

Sophisticated Montauk is the vibe here not overly beachy or pretentious Hampton wannabe. Cocktails are a must with great and varied ingredients. Loved the Froey with cucumbers, jalapenos and agave. just the right amount of heat. Dinner is small plates, large plates and tacos so something for everyone in the group. We had the tuna ceviche and sesame shrimp tacos. Portions more than adequate and you may have a little room for ice cream dessert. Dining is indoor or out nice bar area and plenty of parking. Service was great with friendly staff.

A really cute and modern spot here in Montauk. It had a cool and chilled vibe here. We had friendly bartenders and waitstaff at the bar. The food was decent, we both ate light and split two dishes. I had the buttermilk braised duck legs and I had some kale. My friend enjoyed his cocktails here too.

We dined at South Edison for a late dinner / apps / drinks in July and it was all mediocre and solidly good food. The drinks were definitely the highlight. We tried several apps that were all good to include: the calamari, tuna tartare, etc. The duck fat fries were EXCELLENT. The only item I was so excited for but didn't turn out as expected is the Buffalo cauliflower. It was more like steam brocollini tossed in sauce - I was expecting a more crunchy fried cauliflower dish and it was underwhelming. Overall it was good- but there's plenty of other restaurants I would like to try next time we visit Montauk.

Great, Amazing, Awesome My wife and I got recommendations for another restaurant in town and we where not impressed and left that establishment. To our fortune we found South Edison!!! So happy we did! Our waitress was kind and helpful! Helped with our menu choices. We had the corn app, lamb empanadas and oyster tacos. My favorite was the tacos but all where some of the best food I have had in a while. Dinner we had the pork parm and seared Tuna. Both delicious!!! My pork parm was a show stopper!! It was huge and full of flavor. Must save room for dessert the gelatos are homemade and delicious. The restaurant interior was beautiful the place just had a great vibe!! My wife and I had an amazing date night, all the thanks to South Edison!!! We will be back!!

I freaaaaaking love this place. the food is ALWAYS a 10/10. the kitchen is super quick so definitely a place to go when youre super hungry. may I suggest, the chicken bites. 10/10. always a stop when im in montauk

My wife and I ate at South Edison last Friday, the food was terrific and the set up and ambiance was great.. we generally eat at Harvest once per week during the winter when in Montauk but we might have to rethink that.. the food, service, parking, and overall experience was excellent.

I went without much in the way of expectations, because most of the menu is seafood, and I always look for alternatives. But my family wanted to go, so I went. Meh. We started by sharing duck fat fries -- don't bother. Maybe they greased up the whole duck before ryunning them through it, but there was nothing exceptional about the favor, and they were greasy enough to slide down without chewing them, which is good because the flavor was nothing more than grease and too much salt. At the risk of being boring, I went with the cheeseburger, which was decent ... if it had been in the $10-12 range. But for $32???? Disgraceful. Don't get me wrong, it was ... OK. But for $32, you want a hell of a lot better than OK, and that is the most expensive cheeseburger I have ever seen (and I consider myself something of a connoisseur), and it doesn't come remotely close to living up to a price tag like that. For what it's worth, my family thought their seafood dishes were OK. But mix in a cocktail and the bill came to more than $50/person. Even in a trendy beach town during summer travel season, South Edison was a serious letdown. There are lots of places to get more -- and more importantly, better -- food for a lot less money.

My friend and I started with most delicious cocktails of basil with some spice. Our first course was fried calamari arrabbiata. The arrabbiata was a small ramekin of blended tomato with a little bit of kick. There was no lemon, and when I asked for a slice, they gave me a Meyer lemon or an orange. So, the calamari was bland. Next we had the tuna tartare which was excellent- fresh and tasty. And then- baby octopus tacos ( the reason we went here was bc we were super excited for these) which had absolutely no flavor other than the corn taco. The octopus were mush:(. Service was good: prompt and polite, but it couldn't make up for the food.

Great Gluten Free menu with so many delicious choices. Plus the service was great as well!

This restaurant is still very good but OMG did they raise their prices!! We had a lovely meal, our server was lovely but our bill was almost $200!! We had: - Steamed Lobster (1 lb and a quarter) - Striped Bass - Truffle Fries - Shrimp Cocktail (4 shrimp) - Tuna Tartar - 2 Pasta with Butter Sauce - 2 cocktails I am a Manhattanite and am used to paying high prices but this was ludicrous! The food is good, but be prepared to spend some serious coin.

Every single time we go here, we are blown away! There is not one bad dish on the menu! We love all of the entrées so much, but we end up doing many of the appetizers as dinner, because every appetizer is perfection! The chef and owner, Frank, is a true talent! We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Montauk! If you have not been there, you are seriously missing out!

Back again this summer and things really are looking up here at South Edison. The drinks were so good and our food was delicious. In the past the portions felt so small but they now have some dinner entrees that are full size and so good. I had the scallops and they are served with a root puree and some greens are all blends very well. The Brussel sprouts are a delicious side. The deserts are spectacular. My only complaint would be that seated near the window there were some bugs flying around and it was annoying. Overall a solid long time Montauk staple.

Came in on a quiet Wednesday night at 6pm. My husband and I were the only ones in the place besides for one person at the bar. We ordered two drinks - my husbands margarita arrived with at least 5 ants crawling and drowning in it. Waitress just said "oh, strange" and took it away. No one apologized. Their explanation was that there were ants beneath the salt shaker at the bar. Food was decent but ant situation (and the way it was handled) sort of killed the vibe.

Not sure how this place is a 3.8, but as a food critic, I was very impressed with the food. The Fluke Carpaccio was outstanding. The Burrata was also fantastic. The Oyster Tacos were perfect - still moist inside, not overcooked. The service was exceptional, especially Heidi! Drinks were great too! Is it expensive - yes, but it's the East End/Montauk. If you want cheap food, drive to Riverhead!

We had our rehearsal dinner this past weekend at South Edison. Frank, the owner was great to work and never made me feel like I was annoying him with all my questions. He suggested a family style menu which our family and friends loved. Sophia and her great coworker (forgot his name) made the entire evening go smoothly. The food was delicious and plentiful. Everyone was so full that most took the delicious desserts home with them. I can't thank everyone enough for kicking off our amazing Montauk weekend with a fabulous start.

Love great food? Eat here! It's absolute perfection! We had a phenomenal meal....our apps: fried calamari (incredibly tender), kale salad, tuna tostada ceviche (fabulous) and entrees: kids chicken and fries, pork chop and the scallops (which is a out-of-this-world!) The staff is super friendly and lovely. Love all the gluten free options! Can't wait to return!

Came here during Covid on a Thursday evening. Cocktails were great, food was also above my expectations. We ordered the burrata and duck fat fries for appetizers, they were both very delicious. Entree were pasta and seared tuna, also tasted good. Could've done better with seating guests who are dining in. The restaurant is huge but there was just our table and another table dining in and we were seated next to each other.

The food here is fantastic. It is super fresh and tasty. I got the tuna ceviche and the daily special fluke market fish. The fish was just caught and was superb. For dessert I had an incredible passion fruit coconut tart which was the perfect summer compliment to an amazing meal. The staff is friendly and helpful and I can't wait to go back.

South Edison is a nice restaurant in Montauk for a night out. The food isn't particularly avant-garde, but well-executed and satisfying. The location is great, a short walk from the main strip and close to the beach. It has that typical New England beach side look with exposed beams and light wood, and feels a bit like a converted house. There weren't many people at 7 pm. Looked like families and older people; we may have been the only 20-somethings. We got a couple of cocktails ($15 each) to start the meal. My basil pepper gimlet was refreshing and awesome; would definitely recommend. Pickle martini is a bit of an acquired taste. We started with calamari ($15) since we hadn't had a chance to do fried seafood yet. Good stuff, nothing special about it. We also had brussels sprouts ($13), which were undercooked and too crisp. For mains, market fish a la plancha ($35) delivered good flavor both from the fish itself as well as from a fennel-heavy base of vegetables. Mediterranean shrimp ($36) sat on a show-stealing Israeli couscous so feta-spiked it was nearly risotto. Yum. Service was good and pacing was right. Portions were hefty on all but the market fish; we should have split a starter. Atmosphere was fine but just didn't feel special since it was so empty at prime time. The entree prices are just so high that it didn't feel worth it to me, but that's Montauk for you. The bill was over $80 per person after tax and tip.

Cute place but severely lacking when it comes to flavor/overall menu, especially for the prices. Came here with my husband last weekend and ordered the following - Shrimp Cocktail: The shrimp tasted pretty fishy...like they had been cooked and sitting out for a while Burrata Small Plate: Burrata is always good, I don't think it's possible to mess this up. One suggestion though, maybe offer some sort of bread/anything to eat it with? The restaurant said they didn't have any bread Lobster Tacos: Lobster was super tough and overall these tacos had no flavor! 2 tacos for $38 and I was expecting a better presentation too, not impressed Heirloom Cavatelli: The flavor of this was good but the pasta was so overcooked that it felt like we were sipping on soup... At the end of the day, it's a cute place if you're going for a few drinks but I don't think I'd come back for dinner.

Fresh seafood, elevated dishes. The baby octopus tacos are amazing. The fluke dish was divine. Perfectly cooked. The flavors blended together seamlessly. Nice ambience.

We used to enjoy this restaurant. Sadly our dinner this season was soooo disappointing. The appetizers looked like they took leftover bits thrown together. The tacos looked like slop. All this for a hefty price tag. We understand there's inflation but if you're gonna charge so much as least give the customers something they will feel good about. Sorry but we won't be back.

Everything at this establishment was top notch! The food is PHENOMENAL and fresh, the service was friendly and attentive, and the facilities were clean and abided by COVID-19 regulations. Can't wait to come back!!

Had a great meal here our first night in Montauk. Internet was down across the entire town, so they let us know immediately that they would only be accepting cash that night. We started with the tomato salad, calamari, and oysters and all were delicious - tomatoes especially! We also ordered the tuna tartar which we didn't love. The kids shared pasta in a fresh tomato sauce which was amazing! Pasta was cooked perfectly, and the tomato sauce - yummm! Entrees we had the tuna which was cooked perfectly and well balanced. The shrimp with Israeli couscous had a powerful flavor profile which I loved. But they said there was lobster with the couscous but I didn't see much. Wine pours were generous, service friendly. Overall a really nice place.

Came in for a glass of wine - Sancerre didn't disappoint. Had to order food- the shishito peppers were mediocre.

South Edison is a wonderful addition to Montauk! The food is wonderful he prepared and very fresh! We will certainly be back for more!

Great year round spot in montauk. Basically a gluten free restaurant; would recommend for any celiac people.

The menu is amazing but even better for anyone who has a gluten intolerance or is celiac! The quality and taste does not disappoint and everything was delicious! The bartender/manager was super knowledgeable about the food (especially with allergies) and drinks! Definitely recommend and will be coming back all summer long!

Stumbled upon this restaurant after leaving a nearby restaurant (Sel Rrose) due to horrible service. Anyway, it was a blessing in disguise because South Edison was a lovely experience. The hostess was so kind and accommodating. The bartender served up some awesome cocktails. I would recommend the Buffalo chicken bites as an app!

Its so hard to not recommend this place. Great location, ample parking, lots of open tables, friendly staff. But the food has NO flavor. The tuna was SO fresh, but the presentation was wrong. The burrata was so good, but the truffle oil flavor was misplaced. The calamari had no flavor - soak it in that sauce and give it some kick! Fresh ingredients but poorly used.

Picked last minute to come here. Service was great. Loved the food! Really eclectic menu and had a great cocktail as well. The decor was fun and different and the music selection was on point. Would definitely come back!

Wonderful service. They are very in tune with their customers and you can tell they want all to enjoy their good and atmosphere. I loved the menu it had a wonderful variety of interesting comfort type food ( fried olives!!!) and unique fish dishes. Excellent freshly made cocktails add to the experience.

Very good food. Service was great except for one food runner. Always a relaxed environment. One of our Montauk favorites.