The Point – American
Bathed in the warm glow of amber lights and the hum of spirited conversation, The Point serves as a vibrant crossroads where classic American comfort meets contemporary flair. The air is thick with the savory aroma of charred steaks and sea-salted fries, inviting guests to linger over artisanal plates that transform familiar, nostalgic flavors into a sophisticated and soulful culinary journey.
697, Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY, 11954 +1-631-668-1500 https://www.pointbarandgrill.com/Rating: 4.3/5 (722 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at The Point
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Burger | 27.5 g | 64 g |
| Creamy Seafood Pasta | 119.4 g | 61 g |
| Seared Tuna Taco | 47.3 g | 42.1 g |
| Irish Nachos | 95.1 g | 41.8 g |
| Scallop Casino | 1.1 g | 38.3 g |
| Shrimp Cobb Salad | 5.3 g | 35.2 g |
| Potato Skins | 59.8 g | 34.5 g |
| Southwestern Chicken Salad | 32.5 g | 33.1 g |
| Fish Reuben | 7.5 g | 33.1 g |
| Sesame Seared Tuna Steak | 7.7 g | 32 g |
| Steak Salad | 26 g | 31.8 g |
| Monterey Chicken Sandwich | 30.9 g | 31.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate this local spot as a reliable option in Montauk, particularly noting its availability when other places are closed. Guests praise the fast, friendly service and bar-style atmosphere, with standout mentions for the tasty Point Burger, well-cooked wings, and potato skins. While some reviewers experienced inconsistencies with cleanliness and presentation, many celebrate the staff's quick recovery from mistakes and the overall "hole in the wall" charm, though opinions on the lobster roll and nachos are mixed.
Menu
Specials
- Irish Nachos - $20: Potato Chips, Melted nacho cheese, BBQ pulled pork, jalapenos, bacon & ranch
- Tuna Bites - $15: Fresh tuna marinated in sesame garlic, lightly breaded and flash fried with cucumber wasabi dipping sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $20: Spicy fried chicken, peper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, cool ranch, served on focaccia bread, served with side of curly fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Street Corn Shrimp - $28: Blackened shrimp, street corn, avocado, drizzled in spicy mayo, served over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Scallop Casino - $18: Scallops on the half broiled with garlic butter, bacon, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach
- Steak Salad - $20: Hanger steak, mesclun greens, tomato, redonion, carrots, dried cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, blood orange vinaigrette
- Lobster Po Boy - $26: Fried lobster cooked in Old Bay butter, lettuce, tomato on a New England style roll, served with Old Bay curly fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Pulled Pork Tacos - $20: Pulled pork, melted jack cheese, fried onions & sour cream
Soups & Salads
- Soup Of The Day - $8: Ask your server for today's selection Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- House Salad - $8: Mesclun Greens with Fresh Vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
- BLT Wedge - $12: Iceberg lettuce, Apple Wood Bacon Bits, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Dressing, and Fried Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Seared Tuna Salad - $18: Rare Blackened Tuna over Mesclun Greens, with Tomatoes, Red Onions, Carrots, and Sesame Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Point Chili - $9: Hot and spicy, Topped with Melted Cheddar Jack Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Classic Caesar Salad - $12: Crisp Romaine lettuce, croutons dressed with creamy caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Southwestern Chicken Salad - $18: Fried Chicken, Bacon, Spicy Bean Medley, Tomatoes, Onions, Cheddar Jack Cheese and Roasted Corn, with a Chipotle Ranch Dressing
- Shrimp Cobb Salad - $18: Sautéed Shrimp, Romaine Lettuce, Avocado, Roasted Southwest Corn, Grape Tomatoes, & Red Onion in a Champagne Vinaigrette
Appetizers
- Baked Clams - $12: Montauk’s traditional chopped baked clams Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Buffalo Shrimp - $15: Jumbo shrimp deep-fried and tossed in buffalo sauce or Caribbean Jerk sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Lobster Quesadilla - $20: Fresh lobster, shredded cheddar jack cheese, scallions served with pico de gallo & sour cream Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Steamed Mussels - $15: Garlic butter & white wine sauce or house marinara sauce sprinkled with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Nachos - $15: Tortillas chips topped with jack cheddar cheese, jalapeños, Point chili, sour cream & pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Point Combo - $16: Five Point wings, two sliders & fries Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Mozzarella Sticks - $14: Beer battered and served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Fried Pickles - $12: Deep fried pickles served with a ranch dressing dipping sauce
- Blackened Scallops - $16: Served with an original dipping sauce
- Fried Calamari - $12: Served with The Point’s own marinara Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Point Crab Cakes - $14: Two Maryland style crab cakes with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Crispy Chef Rolls - $12: Your choice of Southwest chicken served with chipotle ranch or philly cheese steak served with BBQ sauce
- Potato Skins - $12: Topped with melted cheddar cheese, bacon bits & sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Tenders - $14: Served with BBQ sauce or honey mustard Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Buffalo Cauliflower - $14: Spicy battered cauliflower served with ranch dressing on side
- Blackened Seared Rare Tuna - $14: Fresh local tuna served over sesame ginger dressed greens Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cajun Calamari - $14: Crispy calamari dusted with cajun spice, banana peppers, pico de gallo and sweet chili sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail - $15: Four jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Chicken Quesadilla - $14: Choice of grilled or buffalo style with cheddar jack cheese, served with pico de gallo & sour cream
- Steak Tidbits - $14: Bite-size pieces of marinated steak, with a small portion of blue cheese dressed mesclun greens Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Bavarian Pretzel - $12: Buttery, hand-salted soft pretzels, served warm with melted cheese dipping sauce and honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sliders - $14: Four mini cheeseburgers served with pickles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Point Wings
- Point Wings - $15: Buffalo, BBQ, Thai Sweet Chili, Sesame Garlic, Jamaican Jerk, Old Bay
Sandwiches & Burgers
All served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & french fries
- The Point Burger - $16: Our signature burger Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach
- Stuffed Burger - $18: Stuffed with jack cheese & bacon, topped with BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Breakfast Burger - $18: Topped with a fried egg & apple wood smoked bacon
- Tex Mex Burger - $18: Topped with guacamole & jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $18: Crispy deep fried buffalo chicken strips wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and blue cheese dressing
- Fish Reuben - $16: Local catch of day deep fried fish, topped with cole slaw, melted swiss on white toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Turkey Burger - $18: Grilled seasoned ground turkey
- Steakhouse Burger - $18: Mozzarella cheese, onion rings & black pepper steak sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Cajun Burger - $18: Cajun spiced ground sirloin, topped with pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo & spicy mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free
- Worcestershire Burger - $18: Topped with worcestershire sauce, sauteed mushrooms & mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory
- Veggie Burger - $18: Diced vegetables, topped with avocado & swiss cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Grilled Chicken BLT - $16: Grilled chicken breast wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, tomato, american cheese & chipotle mayo
- Buffalo Burger - $18: 98% lean bison Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Rowdy Reuben Burger - $18: Topped with coleslaw, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese served on Texas toast
- Blue Cheese Burger - $18: Topped with onion rings & blue cheese Dietary tags: Halal
- Fajita Burger - $18: Topped with pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole & jack cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber, Soy Free
- Monterey Chicken Sandwich - $16: Grilled chicken breast on a bun with bacon, melted jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and thousand island dressing
- Catch of The Day - $16: Fresh local fish, cooked pan-fried or blackened, served with lettuce, tomato, onion & side of tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Philly Cheese Steak - $16: Shaved Delmonico steak with sautéed onions, peppers & shredded jack cheese on a garlic bread Hoagie
- Steak Sandwich - $19: NY strip steak sliced served on garlic bread with fried onions & a side of our creamy steak sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Entrées
- Fish & Chips - $22: Classic local fried fish of the day served with crispy french fries and coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Sesame Seared Tuna Steak - $28: Fresh local tuna, sesame coated and topped with a soy garlic glaze, served with seasonal vegetables and our creamy house mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Half Roasted Chicken - $28: Choice of plain or BBQ style, served with creamy house-made mashed potatoes, local corn Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Soy Free
- 16 oz New York Strip Steak - $30: Grilled NY strip, cooked in garlic butter, topped with fried onions and served with seasonal vegetables and our creamy house mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Halal
- Skirt Steak - $29: 10 oz, Skirt Steak marinated in our own unique blend of spices, Served with mashed potatoes and southwest corn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium
Pastas
- Seafood Marinara - $29: Local mussels, shrimp & calamari tossed in our house marinara sauce, served over linguini and topped off with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Creamy Seafood Pasta - $29: Lobster, shrimp and scallops sautéed in bisque over farfalle topped with scallions parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Chicken Parmesan - $28: Breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella served over linguini Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Lobster Ravioli - $30: Light lemon and garlic cream sauce topped with scallions and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Tacos
- Fish Taco - $20: Blackened local fish, spicy coleslaw, pico de gallo, jack cheese, drizzled with chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Seared Tuna Taco - $20: Blackened rare tuna, sliced with fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, drizzled of cucumber wasabi dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Shrimp Taco - $20: Deep fried shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce with bacon, jack cheese & spicy coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Chicken Taco - $20: Blackened grilled chicken, guacamole, pico de gallo cojita cheese, drizzed chipotle ranch Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Steak Taco - $20: Seasoned sirloin, topped with street corn & cojita cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Volumetrics, TLC
- Avocado Taco - $20: Deep fried avocado, melted jack cheese, pico de gallo, drizzled chipotle ranch Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about The Point
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the Point Burger, wings, potato skins, Irish Nachos, Tuna Bites, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and Lobster Po Boy.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The Point supports high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian diets with dishes like the veggie burger, skirt steak, and roasted chicken.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include the Veggie Burger, while gluten-free choices feature Skirt Steak and Half Roasted Chicken among the restaurant's dietary offerings.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Point is a local restaurant located in Montauk and can be found online at https://www.pointbarandgrill.com/.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests appreciate the vibrant bar-style atmosphere and hole-in-the-wall charm, though some reviewers noted inconsistencies with the restaurant's cleanliness.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers reported concerns regarding inconsistencies with cleanliness and presentation, while opinions on the lobster dishes remained divided.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This American restaurant is a reliable 4.3/5-rated option, praised for its bar-style atmosphere, fast service, and classic comfort dishes.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- The Point is unique for its "hole in the wall" charm and its reliability in Montauk when other restaurants are closed.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Point is currently operational, with reviews highlighting its availability when other local spots are closed and its reliable service.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- The Point offers a vibrant, bar-style atmosphere with "hole in the wall" charm, serving as a reliable local Montauk spot.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Point?
- Buffalo Burger, at roughly 64g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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