View Restaurant

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Waterfront Dining on the Great South Bay

View Restaurant sits at the edge of the Great South Bay in Oakdale, New York, where the water is as much a part of the experience as what arrives at the table. The setting is expansive and unhurried, with waterfront views that shift with the light and the season — a backdrop that quietly sets the tone for everything that follows.

The Team in the Kitchen

At the center of it all are Executive Chef Billy Muzio and Chef de Cuisine Bryan Zembreski, a culinary duo who work in close collaboration to shape menus that move with the seasons. Their approach is rooted in sourcing: working directly with local fishermen and Long Island farmers to bring the freshest regional produce and seafood to the plate. General Manager Jesse Simon oversees the floor, ensuring the service matches the ambition of the kitchen.

That commitment to the wine program has not gone unnoticed — View holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2024, recognition that reflects the care put into pairing an extensive bottle list with the restaurant's seafood-forward cooking.

What's on the Menu

The menu spans a wide range of modern American seafood, from a raw bar stocked with Long Island oysters served with yuzu mignonette and Great South Bay littleneck clams, to composed plates like East Coast sea scallops with baby gulf shrimp-white truffle risotto and citrus gastrique, or Atlantic swordfish with potato gnocchi, spring peas, and a smoked almond pancetta crumble. The Maine lobster bisque with sherry cream is a consistent anchor on both the lunch and dinner menus.

Beyond seafood, the kitchen moves confidently into land territory — a dry-aged bistro burger, Peking duck tacos with hoisin-BBQ sauce, and baby back pork ribs with black vinegar caramel sauce round out a menu that resists easy categorization while staying grounded in quality ingredients.

Sunday brings a champagne brunch, and a dedicated bar menu with happy hour service Monday through Friday keeps things lively between meals.

Events and Private Gatherings

View also accommodates private events and weddings, offering versatile event spaces with the same waterfront backdrop that defines the dining room. The kitchen's sourcing philosophy carries through to catered occasions, making it a practical choice for celebrations that call for something more than the standard banquet fare.