Westlake Fish House

Crowded for dinner on a Tuesday and it makes sense why! We got the tacos, shrimp, and mussels! The broth on those mussels was crazy good, we asked for more bread for dipping :)

I’ve been a chef for over 30 years and have made thousands of sushi rolls—what I was served at West Lake Fish was all panko, with barely any trace of scallop. When I politely brought it to our server Kelly’s attention, her response was dismissive and condescending: “Scallop is a fine fish—you just don’t see it mixed in with the panko.” That is not how you handle a guest’s concern. We were a group of four and noticed that gratuity had been added to our bill. We went to speak with the manager to clarify, and instead of addressing it professionally, he questioned the generous tip we had left—which felt completely inappropriate. Even with the poor service, we still tipped Kelly well. My wife and I both felt strongly enough to leave reviews because we truly hope both the server and manager take this as an opportunity to improve. We’ve worked in hospitality for decades, and this level of service was disappointing. We won’t be back, but we hope others are treated with more care in the future.

We’ve been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, and I’ve never encountered a server as unprofessional as Kelly L. Her response to our concerns about the sushi was dismissive and completely lacking in customer service skills. To make matters worse, the manager questioned the gratuity we left—$60 on a $200 bill—which was generous considering the poor service. There were only four of us, yet an automatic gratuity was added without explanation. For the manager to then suggest we should have tipped more was truly unbelievable. This used to be one of our favorite spots, but after this experience, we won’t be returning. It’s disappointing to see such a lack of training and accountability in both service and management. Picture is of the “aggressive girl” Kelly said spoke to her. Lmao

Fush tacos were outstanding as always.

Great place for sushi and the old Montauk feel. If you have dinner at a table in the restaurant, you will have good meal, with good service. However, on the night that I was there, the bar staff was very rude. They definitely made you feel like you were not welcome, if you were not a local fisherman. Do not wear anything nicer than a tee shirt shirt and old shorts, or you will be treated like persona non grata at the bar. I have been going to Montauk for many years and the only locals arrogance is getting out of hand.

Perfect meal to end a week in montauk. Casual laid back vibe with nice selection of cocktails and sushi fish & chips and other dockside staples. Walked in with a group and were served in a timely manner

If you really want to feel like you’re eating in Montauk… This is a great place to do it. The best food is really the sushi… Which is fresh off the boat. All their other food is good as well… Including salads, burgers, and delicious desserts ( we loved the lava cake and key lime pie). Johnny was our server and he was good and a lot of fun too😊

Left 2 rolls and an app out of my take out order. I called and spoke with them right away, they told us to come back in next time we're in town. Called today, Carolina was absolutely nasty. Told me Nancy wasn't in, there's nothing she can do and if I keep explaining myself "this isn't going to go well" do better west lake. You took close to 70$ from me for food I didn't get.

While in Montauk we went to the Westlake Fish house along with our grandchildren. The food was very d delicious and our grandchildren enjoyed it very much. They had a great children's menu. We had a very experienced and pleasant waitress. We would definitely go back again.

The westlake fish house is a popular restaurant in the heart of montauk. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You can sit outside and watch boats come in and out. The food was very good with a nice assortment of fish and sushi. There was live ,relaxing music too enjoy. Definately a nice place to go relax snd enjoy your dinner.

Small glass of beer and Cosmo $50. 20s crowd and super noisy. Wierd vibe. Would not come back. Dimunitive meal sized overpriced. Miniscule oysters. Omg! Decent service but youd expect it at these exorbitant prices. Paying for hip am since and in summer access to marina and beach area

Great food, great service.. reasonable prices! Seating time seams to take less than what they estimate... which is a plus!

Been here a few times - Good and speedy service. Decent prices for Montauk. The mussels and mahi tacos were good

So my wife and I were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. We decided to give west lake a chance. The bar was very packed outside so we decided to go indoors. Apparently we were standing too close to the "bar back/server section" and we were berrated by a man who was yelling at us to move. I said "ok problem we will absolutely move but theres no need to yell at us". He then proceeded to say "theres signs that say dont stand here!!!!" Ilhe was wearing a hat that said "cant please em all" so I said ur hat says it all which he replied "your face says it all" another patron next to me said "what an asshole" we left immediately and wenr back to Marlenas where everyone was sooo nice and welcoming.

I came here pretty late at night looking for dinner because it was near my hotel. I ordered a couple of sushi rolls and shumai... they weren't good even for a New American style seafood restaurant that serves sushi... I mean I ate my food and it was fine, but I could tell the fish wasn't fresh and it just wasn't great. On top of it, it was very overpriced (typical of a tourist area). A restaurant that does what I think they were trying to go for here, well is Nancy's in Martha's Vineyard. My advice is if you're looking for sushi, look elsewhere. However the waitstaff was all really friendly.

This place is a gem. Cozy and cool vibe that was inviting. The staff was beyond accommodating and couldn't be any friendlier. The food was amazing. We had a large group and shared the apps and deserts. The guacamole was on point. I could not stop eating the roasted pepper app. I had to stop myself to make room for the rest of my meal. For my entree I had the Pink Lady roll. Out of this world. So fresh with so many different flavors that pop in your mouth. For dessert we tried the chocolate cake, cheesecake and chocolate chip cookie A la mode. They were plated with fresh berries and one was better then the next. The chef George came over to our table to greet us and make sure everything good. You can tell he is passionate and proud of what he creates and he deserves to be. Can't wait to go back.

Fresh sushi, tuna, fluke, and scallops are all caught fresh, great service I will try everything on the menu. Specially, the banana cheesecake eggroll, which was one of the best desserts I ever had in my life, highly recommend this place.

The fish 'n Chips is the best I've ever eaten anywhere hands down Huge portion It was a long wait for a table One needs patience

Never had a bad meal here. Basil lemonade and sushi are always on point. Must stop here if you're in montauk!

So delicious! I had the Salmon and mmmm it did not disappoint. The pea shoots and mushrooms complimented it quite well. The service was quick and kind. Family friendly atmosphere. My dad got the fish and chips that was a looot of breading but still good. Overall a very satisfying meal that I would recommend!

Fresh, fresh, fresh Montauk seafood! And breakfast too! Our faves: fluke ceviche is outstanding, special sushi rolls are worth the price, sashimi special is always good and fresh. There are plenty of non-seafood options. Drink specials are good: basil lemonade (vodka) is light and refreshing Atmosphere: Montauk casual, family friendly early in the evening, and live music is good. There is corn hole bean bag game for the kids to play, there is also a live fish tank made out of a boat that the kids will enjoy. They don't take reservations, go early to avoid a wait. Went for breakfast for the first time. Good but limited menu. They give a discount if you pay in cash. Our crew had French toast, pancakes, side of sausage and side of crispy bacon. The sides are as good as the main meals, and almost as large.

Before I ripe them to shreds, I will call tomorrow and have a conversation with the owner. Stay tuned for the good or bad.

I found a piece of glass in my food. When I informed the staff, the tanned and middle age lady just shrug. The food is average and the place is a shack. The location is in a marina, on the water. I found their piece is a bit too expensive. The fries are crispy and delicious, came with BLT (two huge piece of chicken!). The sushi rice is warm - which I like.

The salmon was good, well prepared. The fish and chips was a good size portion and not too heavily battered. It seems lots of people go for the extensive sushi menu.

Ordered takeout and was pleasantly surprised! Clam chowder was one of the best we've had. Tons of clam, not overwhelmed by potatoes like many others. Slight hint of smokiness from (presumably) bacon. Pig "wings" or ribs were very tasty (and messy). Cesear salad was delicious. Fish and chips arrived crispy, despite steaming in the container for transport. Salmon was enormous and provided lunch the next day. Very well prepared. Sushi was all delicious - fish fresh. We'll definitely be back (or at least order take out again!)

Let's start from the beginning, I would like to say I am a vegetarian however this review will include my non- vegetarian boyfriends review in it as well. For a 45 minute wait, I was told to wait another 25. After a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes , while waiting at the bar for drinks and appetizers from a rude bartender they sat me down at a sticky, filthy table. I'm not one to complain, but I'll say it how it is. We waited for our waiter for about 10 minutes and then we quickly ordered. Some food came out very quick and was quite tasty. I will not complain on food quality or drinks, however the rest was not worth the time or money. Service was slow, and my boyfriends sushi with real fish and everything was not worth what the price was. Some staff were great, others the opposite, food was fine, drinks were good. They will NOT accommodate to substitutions or slight menu changes. Overall review: 4.5/10 Veg review 2.0/10

We ordered three items: a tempura roll, fish tacos and fried calamari. All were good but not great. The reason I wouldn't go back is that with the roll I asked for a little bit of a sauce that came with some other rolls but not the one that I ordered. When I got the bill there was a $1 charge for the sauce and a $2 charge for another extra sauce which I had asked for. The charge was nominal but they should have informed me there would be a charge instead of when I asked for it them saying "sure, no problem" In addition when I got the bill there was a swipe fee for $4. When asked what it was for they said it was if I used my credit card. Again this was without telling me about it and before I even gave them my credit card. They said if I paid in cash they would take it off the bill. I felt like I was being nickel and dimed on a $140 tab and that's why I won't be returning.

Loved it. Got the sushi it was so fresh and yummy. Service was good and quick--kinda feels rushed.

Best restaurant in Montauk! So happy I found this place on Yelp! Great, fresh sushi & the fish tacos are so flavorful. Service is great & friendly. I recommend sitting outside by the boats.

Montauk's hidden gem!! Great dining room service or sit In the backyard and eat dinner with your doggo! Best sushi in Montauk!! Best fish and chips!! Best calamari!!

Showed up one night last week with my two children, the lady at the front reception gave me a dirty look and barked at me that they don't have anything for us.. she was so nasty, so I asked her .. we are just three people I see ten tables open. She said "well you need to leave" as if I had done something to her.. I turned around and walked away feeling as if she had just cursed us out. How about, I'm sorry we are full, or I'm sorry ect.. instead of such rudeness in front of two children and their mother. Classless .. yesterday my som wanted salmon, so i decided to go back and try once more. It was almost six pm, place was not busy.. I walked to the front and there she was again.. with her nasty attitude. I said " we are three". She sized me up again and said " it's going to be 15 min" in which I replied. Great thanks we will wait. Nasty again.. After sitting at our table a nice waiter comes over and I recant the story from the other night and said that I wanted to speak to the manager or owner.. wait for this ... She is the owner ! So we are sitting at the table .. just ordered a glass of wine .. and two of my friends call and ask to join us at restaurant. They were two min away. I call over the waiter and said "since we Have two extra seats at our table do you mind if two people join us. Also we had not ordered. He says let me go ask the manager/owner Lara. He comes back and he says to me "no"they cannot come. I said we have two extra seats at our table and we haven't even ordered. He says "she said no" . So I roll my eyes begin to order at this point I just want to leave. I proceed to order two clam chowder's to go. He turns around and he says to me "who are those for? Are those for your friend?. I thought I was in the twilight zone. I pretended to not hear the question and continued to order to go, I said please put those two clam chowder's to go. He says to me who are those for? I turned and looked at him and said are you kidding me right now, does it matter who those are for ??? My daughter and I were in disbelief.. We ate our food and left. We will Never be returning. The owner manager Lara is a disgrace to the food /people business. Such rudeness and nastiness. Never ever going back and we are telling everyone who will listen. Not only did she not even apologize foe the first incident.. she wanted to make some point it seems. She wanted to abuse a mother and two children. Classless ..

I went here to grab some breakfast before shark cage diving. I ordered a cheese omelette, they gave me a vegetable omelette. Which was completely dried out and the homefries were so salty. Overall i found the place to be a waste of money and time.

I've been to this place several times and I want to like this place but it is so impossible when the owner, Lara, is so rude to customers. Our family has a boat docked at the marina and we refuse to eat at this restaurant because of her. We've ordered drinks at the bar out of convenience. They don't allow dogs even though the outdoor area already smells like rotten fish and garbage. It would be nice to liven this place up with friendly, lively animals. No one else has any issues with all the dogs running around the marina except for that god awful woman. Anyways, this place is not dog friendly at all. Lara must hate dogs and have no idea what her deal is. I want to save anyone from all the pain and heart ache that we've experienced over the years.

Last week my family and I attempted to do some outdoor dining at West Lake Fish House with my husbands service dog, Sadie. I'd like to say were were greeted, but it was more more like bombarded, by the person who later identified himself as the Owner of Westlake Fish House, James Lyons. Despite Sadie being in a vest which clearly identified her as a service dog, James advised we would not be allowed in with her. We pointed out that she was a service dog, just in case he didn't see the patch going down both sides of her torso. He looked at her and stated "Well, I don't believe that she is a real service dog or that is a real vest." In an attempt to educate Mr. Lyons despite him calling us liars in not so many words, we informed him that per the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are NOT required to wear a vest, ID tag, or specific harness. Mr. Lyons then requested proof that Sadie is a registered service dog. Once again in an attempt to educate Mr. Lyons we advised that he could not legally ask that - and that registration of service animals is not required under the ADA, though Sadie is registered and we do carry a note from my husbands doctor with us. We informed Mr. Lyons that there are only two questions he was allowed to ask - he asked US what those questions were, reconfirming his ignorance. We informed him of the questions HE should be asking while also mentioning he was putting his business at risk for a discrimination lawsuit. Still insisting on the paperwork Mr. Lyons promised we would be permitted to enter his establishment with the documents, which we produced. When he was finally willing to grant us entry, we decided to go to an establishment whose owners are a bit less rude and abrasive. It's quite unfortunate. While the food has always been average, our family would go to this restaurant several times a summer during our Montauk stays for the laid back vibe which included corn hole and live music outside. Once the band even sang a song about Sadie. James Lyons had several opportunities to course correct. Had he humbled himself with an apology, offered a drink on the house or even thanked us for the lesson - I wouldn't be writing this review. Do better, James. I've included the link here for you so you don't find yourself in this predicament again. https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html

Beautiful setting right on the harbor. We were treated to a beautiful sunset. Fish and shellfish were fresh and delicious. The mussels were nice and sweet and cooked well. Portions are TINY! the fish tacos must have 1 oz fish in each of them- the fish pieces were the size of my pinky finger. The seared tuna in ponzu is tasty, but again, TINY portion. Yes, it's an appetizer, but maybe 2 oz fish total. Service was friendly, but lacking in attention. I had to get our silverware and napkins from the service station myself, or we couldn't have eaten our food, since the waiter was nowhere to be found d after taking our order. Food runners and bussers helped, but neglected to mention that the 2 extra 1/2" wide slices of baguette would cost $4. Yes, it's a tourist spot, but we felt fleeced.

This restaurant was definitely one for the books! The service was very timely and the food was on point! Definitely a great spot to watch the sunset before you eat dinner and super close to the Montauk village! Seating for a group of 5 took a half hour but it wasn't terrible waiting with good music and a beautiful view! 8/10 recommend!

Wow! I went into this place totally blind and was pleasantly surprised. There were no Yelp! food photos yet available when I visited, so I was skeptical... but I'm glad I trusted my instincts. The breakfast we had was utterly amazing!! We only tried 2 items--the brekky sandwich (I got mine w/ sausage instead of bacon) and the pancakes... but both were out of this world. While we were eating, the kitchen staff were bringing out large slabs of fresh bacon and ribs to a smoker outside. It looked and smelled amazing. Boy, do I wish I could have returned for lunch or dinner. As for atmosphere, this place is your typical sea-side town "ma & pa" type establishment featuring a no-nonsense, homey feel . You know the look--taxidermy fish and other beach memorabilia everywhere. Again, nothing fancy, but certainly welcoming enough. Oh, and on this visit, the staff were very nice and super accommodating! First-rate all around! Be sure you check this place out if you're ever in the Montauk area... and post some pics of your food here on Yelp! They need a bit of Yelp! luvin' ...and I wanna see pics of that bacon and those ribs!!!!

Great view and atmosphere , that's where the compliments end. Priced on the high side for lunch items and poor quality .

Started with clam chowder, mussels and calamari. The chowder was excellent the other apps were good. We got west lake sushi roll with other sushi rolls and a burger. The sushi was fresh and very good. The burgers were ok.

This is my favorite sushi in the usa how can u get fresher tuna then at the docks of the boats that catch the tuna. Great vibe and local must eat when visiting. The bar tender named Bart is the man!! So nice and will make u killer drinks and tell u what is good in MTK. The food is awesome and the Chef was big time NYC steez before chill out in mtk. Tuna tuna tuna and chowder is on point as everything I eat Oh yea sushi chefs come in for the season from japan.

I like this place. Lively crowd, nice ambiance, decent prices and a nice assortment of fresh fish with some other land lover fare. I will be baaaaaaack closed for the season

What an amazing gem here in Montauk. If you want to go off the beaten path away from all the hipestery manhattanites and have some straight up good cooking this is the place to be. Obviously a seafood restaurant. Everything here is so fresh and delicious, with some of the best sushi I've had in a while. Must try items, baked clams, so good fried broccoli, can't think of a better way to have veggies than fried! Literally any of the sushi rolls they have, my favorites were the pink lady (of course) and the east coast. I know it's a fish place but the burger here is so good. I know I know why go to a seafood place and get a burger. But it's worth it. Overall had a great experience, service is Good, food is great drinks are awesome, try the bremuda triangle, "you'll get lost" Love the decor, very nautical, if you're lucky your catch some boats coming in and see the fisherman and their haul for the day. A great spot to get away from hustle and bustle in center of town.

What a wonderful dining experience last night. Started out with hot toddy's and sushi rolls which were delicious and fresh. Our waiter Ira was spot on. He was super friendly and efficient. We ordered numerous entrees that chef George hit out of the park. Extremely delicious. Can't wait to return.

$400 for dinner and still had to go for pizza after If you're in your 20s and like shitty food....this is the place for you!!!! The waitress was friendly but did not know when the kitchen closed. We waited over an hour and a half for a table. We were a big group, 4 adults and 4 kids 10-12yrs old. Ordered dinner, which consisted mostly of sushi prepared by chinese chefs. The worst part was that my daughter's dinner, mac and cheese, costed more than my sushi rolls. What a big joke and disappointment. When we tried to speak with one of managers, they were not willing to do anything. there answer was this is Montauk and it has changed. Meaning shitty service and deal with it. Will not be returning. Nothing like spending $400 on dinner and having to take the kids out for pizza after. What a joke.

4 of us had dinner there last night. Outside under the tent. It was one of the worst dinner experiences in years. The area stank of garbage, we were downwind from their dumpster, the tables were sticky, our arms stuck to it. The waiter as sloppily dressed and slow as hell. Now for the food. Way overpriced for the quality. My friend ordered a $30.00 Pasta dish and had to pay extra for some bread (ouch). $15.00 for the smallest glass of so-so white wine I ever saw, served in a plastic cup mind you. Cheap paper and plastic plates etc. So tacky! They tacked on a $7.70 "swipe charge" to our bill. I could go on and on but I'll stop now. The place has slid so far downhill that it's sad. I live in Montauk and won't be going back. Be warned.

New fried chicken sandwich is insane. Was hesitant to skip sushi for it but wow. Best I've ever had.

Lovvvvvvvve Sushi was great Steaks were awesome Great atmosphere Great chowder Great Vibe Live music Yellow tail & jalapeño so fresh!!! I had a hard time choosing which roll! Chowder was one of my favorites! Great seeing these guys at the seafood festival. The food I had there was so good we had to go for dinner!

Had an awesome, casual and "covid safe" lunch here last weekend after a night of drinks and it was exactly what me and a friend needed to come back to life. They made a few alterations to their chicken sandwich for me that might have been the best one I've ever had in my life. So fresh, I'm actually still thinking about it. Staff was so nice, super attentive and it was completely outside which was a huge bonus. Great little view in the tent and it was quite honestly perfect! Def recommend

Very disappointed with our short visit to Wakelake Fish House. We've been here numerous times as my family vacations out in Montauk almost every summer, even back when Montauk was a sleepy, little beach town. This time around, my family decided to go here for dinner the other night for my brothers 21st birthday. We put our name on the list and had a 20 minute wait ahead of us, so some of us went to the bar to order a drink. We waited about 10 minutes at the bar before the horrible bartender even acknowledged us. My brother (who just turned 21) ordered myself a glass of wine and himself a Hendricks gin and tonic. The bartender asked for our IDs, which we showed him. My brother has a temporary ID since in NYS you can't receive your new 21+ ID until after your birthday. The bartender was horribly rude to my brother and yelled at him saying he's crazy if he thinks he's going to "use that" at their establishment insinuating my brother was underage and using a fake temporary ID?! He said he needed a valid photo ID, so my brother then decided to show him his under 21 ID with a valid temporary paper 21+ government issued ID. The bartender physically threw my brothers ID in his face and told him he's crazy. I told the horrible bartender that we were there with my parents, i'm his sister and it's his 21st birthday today. He then said to us "I don't give s*it what birthday it is, I'm not serving him when he's underage". Horrible service, horrible bartender and a horrible experience. We got up and left and will not be returning. Westlake lost out on a $300 bar and food tab. Find bartenders who are friendly and are able to communicate properly. No one, no matter what, should be treated as poorly as we were.

We have been good here for years and this is the first season that we were disappointed. The drinks were off so we decided to stick with beer and wine. The tuna special was just god awful! The menu read Mustard Crusted with Bok Choy and I received some sort of fried tuna roll over soggy sweet vegetables. The fried calamari was frozen and you could tell it was fried in dirty oil. The sushi was very good so if you decide to give this place a try stick with sushi and bottled beverages.

Wish I'd had more time in Montauk to check out places like this superb spot more than once. They've just begun offering breakfast on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 5AM. Right on the dock (see pictures) on the corner of W Lake & Montauk Hwy, this unassuming little joint offered up stellar breakfast. The servers were all cheerful and kept topping off my delicious Jasmine tea with honey (to soothe my Liar's Tavern karaoke throat) water and the Spicy Bloody Mary was perfection. The dining rooms are like many in town: big windows to see the boats/docks; indoor and outdoor seating and rustic charm. A hearth fireplace looked inviting. You always know you're in a great joint when fisherman in boots/gear stop in for breakfast before an arduous day on the water. My veggie omelette was delicious, the accompanying potato squares crisp and the toast seemed to be homemade bread. Around me: pancakes, egg sammies and everything looked tasty. The charming servers let me recharge my tummy and my IPhone before the long trip West to NYC. They were readying for lunch as I left, chopsticks at every set up; this, and the Dock locale lead me to believe the fresh fish and sushi are great. Till next time! *** Special shout out to Jamie @ Kenny's Tipperary Inn, for suggesting this wonderful spot *** (For old time MTK people: this is The Chowder House: now @ Salivar's original location)

THE CHOWDER IS BOMB!!! then the Ruff Rider sushi roll hit my heart! Sheimp tempura cucumber, seared tuna on top and yumminess everywhere Acai Cooler to drank! Long live Veev!!!

Quick food grab destination. Fish and chips were good. Maki and specialty rolls were very good. Good portion size. Service was prompt and polite. I'll be back.

Name has changed, however, the food is good .. however PRICY .. see my pictures. Sashimi all were small cuts .. pricy. Seaweed salad nice flavor. Clam chowder was OK. Double cheeseburger was greasy and ended up in heartburn .. would have preferred a single patty with more consistency. Don't think I'd go again .. simply because Chowder House has bigger cuts of sashimi and wasn't as pricy .. just saying ...!!

Great views, underwhelming food. Lobster Roll looked like imitation crab meat, calamari salad came with calamari on iceberg lettuce, montauk chowder was a bit watery with no clams. Sushi roll was pretty good. I'd recommend going elsewhere for food.

Service? Awful. I can't even begin to describe the monstrosity of a night this was. For someone with the job of being a waiter, you would think they should have better people skills. Gave us rude remarks, and didn't even bother to apologize. Long story short, go next door for a cheaper meal, better food, and kinder people. Never going back!

What a fun spot! From the friendly bartenders to the live music, this place has a great vibe. Food was delicious (especially the sushi) and our party of 6 was well taken care of. Thanks for a great Sunday night.