Waterfront destination with sunset views, beach access, and French bistro



























35 Shore Rd, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965 Get directions
"Buzzy and slightly more rustic in feel, this waterside hang is a hot ticket—snagging a dinner reservation is a small victory." - Jessica Chapel, Emily Adler
"If you want a beautiful, boozy, and buzzy afternoon or evening with friends, go to Sunset Beach on Shelter Island. During the day, it's quite the scene-y spot with DJs and glamorous groups looking to indulge. At night, it's a little calmer. Order some rosé, linguine with clams, and watch the sunset. Whether or not you want to stay for a nightcap is up to you." - Elise Taylor
"A popular waterfront restaurant on Shelter Island, where chef Daniel Rose of Le Coucou is rumored to be collaborating with hotelier Andre Balazs this summer." - Nadia Chaudhury
"I'm mentioning that Justin Smillie is doing a short-term pop-up at Sunset Beach on Shelter Island for the next few weeks as he works on his wood-fired pizza projects, with plans for another pop-up in the Hudson Valley this fall." - Emma Orlow
"A waterfront destination on Shelter Island prized for its scenic setting where enjoying wine by the water is considered a particularly special experience." - Céline Bossart Céline Bossart Céline Bossart is a wine, spirits, and travel writer based in New York City. Her work has been published in Saveur, Wine Enthusiast, Liquor.com, Food & Wine, Harper's Bazaar, and many more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines