Ocean at the Crescent Beach Club, Bayville

With fish gliding by overhead and views of the water stretching out beneath the tall windows, it's no wonder Ocean Restaurant and Lounge was voted by diners as having the Best Ambiance around. But the surroundings are just the beginning—the real star is the cuisine. A seafood-centric menu touts a well-curated selection of reinvented American classics from brunch through dinner. A popular destination for romantic waterfront dinners, the evening menu kicks off with selections from the raw bar before graduating to entrees such as steak.