“ The lobster roll was absolutely delicious and the french fries was scrumptious. Everything was lovely. We had a wonderful afternoon. ”

“ Wonderful, local in season haunt. Terrific menu with many selections to choose from. I recommend without exception. ”

“ Lobster roll. What more can I say. I'm sure there are other things that deserve praise but the large lobster roll with 6 oz. of lobster was one of the best I've had. And I've had a lot of lobster rolls. Easy ambiance, deck overlooking the canal. A little had to find if you don'a know the are because it's in a boat dock parking lock. I drove in by luck and asked a passer by where the restaurant was and as she pointed, I looked up and it was right in front of me. ”

“ What could be better than sitting dockside in the Hamptons on a Saturday? All aspects of the experience were excellent. Particularly the service and care taken by the Wait Staff. The young women were meticulous. Food was enjoyable. My only complaint was with the House Salad. I can never understand how a salad can be served without a tossed dressing. Dressing in a plastic cup on out of a bag greens is a waste of a Chef's talent. There was nothing special in that house. ”

“ The Lobster rolls are absolutely phenomenal. You need to go to Maine to get anything close. ”

“ Best lobster rolls on the Island! Very popular busy restaurant with excellent service. Do not follow Waze directions- it drops you off across the water. Instead follow directions to Hampton Watercraft Marina- it is located just behind the marina. Indoor and outdoor seating. ”

“ This is a hard table to get -- but once you eat here you'll understand why. Canal Cafe's waterfront seating and fresh seafood forward menu inevitably draw crowds out here in the Hamptons. If you're coming during summer, show up about an hour earlier than you're planning to eat and be prepared to wait. Don't shy away at an opportunity to eat inside or even at the bar -- you can still see the water from almost anywhere you're seated inside. The cocktail menu here is different and inventive. The Bad Hombre might be the best drink I've ever had -- it's tequila based served with a piece of candied ginger on a stick. The menu here is casual, serving sandwiches, appetizers and specials which I always end up getting. On my last visit, my mom and I started off with the mussels in a Thai curry sauce, which was the perfect mix of spicy and sweet, along with New England Clam Chowder that I think might be the best in all of the Hamptons. For mains we both chose a special off the menu - she got a soft shell crab BLT and I had the lobster pasta special. Both were mindblowingly good. I guess I have to say it - this place is a little pricey but again, we're in the Hamptons. Hope you brought those deep pockets. Saw some reviews comment on bad attitudes here but that has not been my experience at all thankfully. Everyone's been friendly and welcoming, especially at the bar! ”

“ I went to this restaurant a few days ago. I ordered the mahi sandwich. It was very tasty and I really enjoyed the bread that it was on. The fries that accompanied the sandwich were also delicious. I ordered a margarita which was just okay. I expected a bit more for a $14 margarita. It seemed that it may have been made with mix which is not my fave way to make a marg. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. To note, they do have a kid's menu. There were kids in our party and they had grilled cheese. Another option for kids was fish and chips. I forget what the 3rd kids option was. Ambiance is also great. It's right on the water with great views. Overall, great spot but expensive. ”

“ The fries were AMAZING and some of the best I have ever had. But most of the other dishes were pretty bleh. The better dishes were the beer battered shrimp and steamed clams. The lobster roll was a little odd being on ciabatta bread. The clam fritters were pretty terrible. We took a slice of key lime pie home and it was a little too sweet for us. We also liked the mock cocktail mojito - it was very refreshing. Re wait, we came as a party of two on a Saturday over memorial weekend around 5/5:30pm and got seated after a ten minute wait. Enjoyed that there was an outdoor dining option overlooking the bay. It was a little chilly but I bet it would be nice on a warmer day. Over all, average food but was a little disappointed with some of the dishes. ”

“ Decided to swing by here with friends while looking for a place to eat on the 4th of July weekend. The actual restaurant itself is in a marina which is pretty cool and compliments the overall experience and ambiance. It is literally right on the water. However, Initially I wrote the Canal Cafe off as a simple, bar-type food establishment, but am incredibly glad those expectations were far exceeded. We started at the bar while we waited for a table and were met with a friendly staff who kindly proceeded to serve us drinks and then sit us. Our waitress was incredibly kind and very personable. She made the experience much more enjoyable and welcoming. For appetizers my friend and I shared the fried oysters and clam fritters. After ordering both off the recommendation of the waitress (who told us that she would cover the bill if we didn't like them) I was delighted by how good each was. Both dishes were breaded wonderfully, seasoned nice and actually tasted far better than what I was expecting. For dinner I decided to get the Tuna Ponzu special with no idea as to what I was possibly getting myself into. I can confidently say that it was one of the best meals I've ordered whilst out in Quogue by far. The interior is filled with spicy noodles and wrapped with ahi tuna, topped with seaweed and tobiko with a ponzu sauce on the side. It was absolutely delicious and a highlight of the night. I had friends asking every second if they could try it. However, there was one thing that was making me scratch my head the entire night. I was super confused as to why all of the delicious food was served on what looked like lunchroom-esque paper plates. After asking the waitress she informed us that because of their vicinity to the water, standard plates and silverware weren't allowed so they simply opted for disposable things. None of that even matters one bit as Canal Cafe clearly knows what they're doing. I suppose I've been accustomed to too many restaurants that are simply looking to cash in on the influx of people driving out east for the summer and paying exorbitant prices for mediocre food; so Canal Cafe being quite the opposite was a breathe of fresh air. I will definitely be back soon. ”