Lily's Seaside at Silly Lily

There’s a sun-bleached, salt-air magic to Lily’s Seaside at Silly Lily that’s impossible to fake. The place sprawls along Moriches Bay—picnic tables dressed in canary yellow, striped umbrellas, and old boats pulled up as impromptu lounges. Step off the dock, and you’re in a scene that feels equal parts local hideaway and Hamptons daydream. Here, families and friends post up by the water—some fresh from fishing, others just soaking up the sunset. Order at the bar, grab a cold rum punch, and settle in; this is a spot that values easygoing company over formality. The food comes from a food truck, but think lobster rolls and crabby fries, not greasy boardwalk fare. Boat rides drift out on Thursdays, and the gift shop’s filled with quirky merch that nods to the bay’s offbeat spirit. Lily’s isn’t about polished service; it’s about the pleasure of a meal with sand between your toes and the chatter of locals and newcomers alike. This is what a Long Island summer is supposed to taste like.