668 the Gig Shack


782 Main St.
Montauk, NY
631-668-2727

Worth checking out is this offbeat little cafe and bar which features acoustic guitar and jazz musicians on weekends.

The informal place is owned by Tracey Gardell, a mom whose three surfer sons -- Skylar, Arden and Gray -- help out at the shack. Chef Nico Psihoyos offers what he calls "global surf cusine" -- quesadillas, ribs, "lamburginis" (Moroccan spiced lamb sliders), fajitas and even a paella.

Gardell and a few staff members do all the dessert baking.

Both the carrot cake and the red velvet cake were moist and lush. Lemon meringue pie had a flaky crisp crust, its filling a fine balance of sweet and tart. Chocolate bundt cake was homey and fudgy.

The shack also serves ice cream and gelato and, at breakfast, house-made scones and fritattas. An asset to the town, for sure.

Cuisine

Eclectic, Mexican/Spanish, Luncheonette

Price Range

Inexpensive (Under $15), Moderate ($15-$25)