Guidebook for Shelter Island
Drinks & Nightlife
Jimbo used to work at SALT, and is known to still sometimes find himself behind the bar down there. Chef Darren is always putting out delicious creations of both land and sea.
Jimbo's Favorite: Gyro Sandwich with a side Cesar Salad, and a cold beer.
Mary's Favorite: Raw bar, both clams and oysters (extra vinegar please!) and a jalepeno margarita.
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SALT Waterfront Bar & Grill
63 S Menantic RdJimbo used to work at SALT, and is known to still sometimes find himself behind the bar down there. Chef Darren is always putting out delicious creations of both land and sea.
Jimbo's Favorite: Gyro Sandwich with a side Cesar Salad, and a cold beer.
Mary's Favorite: Raw bar, both clams and oysters (extra vinegar please!) and a jalepeno margarita.
Beautiful old hotel, where the man behind the bar is Harry Brigham, a good friend of Mary and Jimbo's who mixes some of the finest cocktails on Shelter Island.
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Ram's Head Inn
108 S Ram Island DrBeautiful old hotel, where the man behind the bar is Harry Brigham, a good friend of Mary and Jimbo's who mixes some of the finest cocktails on Shelter Island.
Food Scene
Commander's is a Shelter Island gem, a true locals spot. If you're headed here expect to spend some time to get to know Commander and his daughter Amanda. They will cook you some of the best fried chicken or fried shrimp you've ever had. ADDED BONUS: Cody's is BYOB, so pick up a six pack, or a bottle of wine, and enjoy a traditional Shelter Island evening.
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Commander Cody's Seafood
41 Smith StCommander's is a Shelter Island gem, a true locals spot. If you're headed here expect to spend some time to get to know Commander and his daughter Amanda. They will cook you some of the best fried chicken or fried shrimp you've ever had. ADDED BONUS: Cody's is BYOB, so pick up a six pack, or a bottle of wine, and enjoy a traditional Shelter Island evening.
Fresh made Mexican food, great burritos, and everything is made fast in case you're in a rush to get to the beach.
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Maria's Kitchen
55 N Ferry RdFresh made Mexican food, great burritos, and everything is made fast in case you're in a rush to get to the beach.
Parks & Nature
Loads of hiking trails for you explore the nature of Shelter Island. If you're here on weekends, call ahead to see if there are any guided nature tours going on that you might be able to participate in.
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Mashomack Preserve
79 S Ferry RdLoads of hiking trails for you explore the nature of Shelter Island. If you're here on weekends, call ahead to see if there are any guided nature tours going on that you might be able to participate in.
Essentials
Closes earlier than you might expect, usually closed by 7 PM most nights. So if you plan on shopping, get it done early.
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IGA Shelter Island
75 N Ferry RdCloses earlier than you might expect, usually closed by 7 PM most nights. So if you plan on shopping, get it done early.
Of the two liquor stores on Shelter Island, you will find a much better selection here.
Manikas Liquor Shop
179 N Ferry RdOf the two liquor stores on Shelter Island, you will find a much better selection here.
Arts & Culture
Shelter Island is older than the United States itself, well worth the trip to learn a little more about this wonderful town. Bonus: they host a local farmer's market here on Saturdays.
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Shelter Island Historical Society
16 S Ferry RdShelter Island is older than the United States itself, well worth the trip to learn a little more about this wonderful town. Bonus: they host a local farmer's market here on Saturdays.