Located on the Shinnecock canal in Hampton Bays NY, serving fresh seafood with a waterfront view.

Discover the best kept secret in the hamptons! We are located at 44 Newtown Road inside the Hampton Watercraft Marina. Our deck overlooks the marina and the Shinnecock Canal. Voted Best Lobster Roll by Dan's Papers!

Pull up your boat or ride your bike and enjoy our gorgeous views and a laid-back vibe. Watch as just-caught fish get cleaned on the deck and offered up on the specials menu. Weather permitting, we have the best outdoor dining around and live music on Summer evenings, join us for lunch and dinner.

no reservations Serving indoors,outdoors,and takeout

Phone

(631) 723-2155

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44 Newtown Rd.
Hampton Bays, NY
11946

hours of operation

monday closed

tuesday closed

wednesday 12-9

thursday 12-9

friday 12-9

saturday 12-9

sunday 12-8

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CATERING

Never confined to one singular format or menu, we provide everything from small bites to full plated fares and incorporate your ideas to make you feel at ease as a host. Always made from scratch, our food leaves a classic yet elevated impression as we allow the fresh and flavorful ingredients to shine.

For Catering contact: canalcafecatering@gmail.com

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Stop in today for our last day of the season!

Drink us dry all next week‼️‼️ #hamptonslife #hamptonbays #canalcafe #foodie

You’d be a Turkey if you didn’t gobble up these savings 🦃 30% all merch! Hurry before we close for the season! Closing December 1st!

‼️Merch now 30% off! Get your hands on some before our last day of the season, December 1st‼️

It’s time to start putting in those Thanksgiving orders! 🦃

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Chowdah!🥣🍂

Sun-kissed days and cozy vibes 🍂☀️ Catch the last bits of autumn on the waterfront. Perfect way to end October! #fallvibes #waterfrontdining #foodie #autumnleaves #weekendmood #grateful”

Moroccan Salmon served over Mediterranean couscous and topped with a cilantro yogurt sauce #hamptoneats

CANAL CAFE SPECIALS

may 13 2026

STARTERS

FRIED NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOPS 18.

SWEET THAI CHILI DUCK WINGS 16.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 12.

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN ESCAROLE SOUP 10.

ENTREES

BBQ BABY BACK RIBS 28.

CHIPOLTE PEACH BBQ SAUCE~SLAW~SWEET POTATO FRIES

GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS 32.

CHARRED GRAPE TOMATOES~MICRO BASIL, SUNDRIED TOMATO POLENTA

LOBSTER QUESADILLA 40.

RED BELL PEPPERS~POBLANOS~ONIONS~CILANTRO~SOUR CREAM~GUACAMOLE~SALSA

SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO 30.

BASMATI RICE

SAUTEED SOFT SHELL CRABS 38.

HARICOT VERTS~CORN~CHERRY TOMATOES~BABY YUKON POTATOES~LEMON CAPER BEURRE BLANC

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN SANDWICH 24.

MANGO GLAZE~ISLAND SLAW~AVOCADO SPREAD

DESSERTS

KEYLIME PIE 12.

ALMOND CAKE A LA MODE W/RASPBERRY SAUCE 14.

HOMEMADE BROWNIE A LA MODE W/CHOCOLATE SAUCE 14

SPECIAL COCKTAILS

SPICY MANGO JALAPENO MARGARITA ~ MEZCAL GIN PUNCH ~ PEACH SANGRIA