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Note: Many of the following restaurants and dining locations are open seasonally during the summer months, so be sure to check opening hours before you go.

Sweetest Frozen Treats on LI to Beat the Beach Heat

1. Marvel Frozen Dairy

Location: Long Beach and Lido Beach
What to Order: While Marvel is known for its ice cream and frozen yogurt, on a hot beach day, nothing beats a refreshing slushy. Marvel also has vegan soft serve flavors like mango, birthday cake, and chocolate mint. 
Why Kids Love It: Located right on the Long Beach boardwalk, kids don't have to stray far from their setup on the beach to enjoy a sweet treat. Plus, topping options like M&Ms, marshmallows, and chocolate crunchies make for tons of flavor combinations. 

2. Yummier

Location: Jones Beach and Robert Moses Beach
What to Order: At Yummier, gelato is made fresh daily, with over 12 flavors to choose from. Adults can enjoy a frozen cocktail, mojito, margarita, beer, or wine. Yummier also serves American fare like burgers, hot dogs, and fries. 
Why KIds Love It: Yummier is conveniently located at Field 6, the West Bathhouse, and Central Mall at Jones Beach. At Robert Moses, the biz is at Fields 2, 3, 4, and 5, making it very convenient for parents to grab a gelato for the kids without having to travel too far from the beach setup. 

3. The Milk and Sugar Food Truck

Location: Seen at the Long Beach boardwalk
What to Order: Belgian Waffle on a stick, chocolate chip cookie sandwiches, and of course, one of the many delicious ice cream flavors.
Why Kids Love It: Creamy ice cream and lots of fun toppings like fruit pebbles, Swedish fish, and peanut butter cups make it fun for kids to make the perfect sundae at The Milk and Sugar Truck.

Long Island Family-Friendly Restaurants on the Beach

4. Salt Shack

Location: Cedar Beach, Babylon
What to Order: Salt Shack has plenty of kid-friendly options, like mozzarella sticks, hot dogs, and mac and cheese bites. For kids with a more adventurous palate, try the chipotle shrimp tacos or the clam strips.
Why Kids Love It: Kids can climb the big chair for a cute photo, or just for fun. A DJ spins hits on the weekend before live music plays in the evening, giving off party vibes. 

5. Scotty's on the Bay

Location: Point Lookout
What to Order: Fried cod tacos, BLT on Brioche, lobster salad, fried clams, and hamburger sliders are some of the delicious offerings.
Why Kids Love It: Scotty's on the Bay has a dedicated kids' beach to keep kids happily occupied while dining. Kids are welcome to wade in the water and bring toys with them. 

6. Navy Beach

Location: Montauk
What to Order: Your taste buds will dance just reading the menu. Soy-glazed halibut, Yunnan ribs, and charred octopus truffle mac and parm fries are some of the dishes the family can feast on at Navy Beach.
Why Kids Love It: Picnic tables are spread out throughout the beach, making it less stifling for fidgety kids. There's plenty of room to play in the sand next to a table or to walk around. 

7. Tiki Joe's

Location: Cedar Beach, Cupsogue Beach, Tobay Beach, Meschutt Beach
What to Order: Lobster ravioli, habanero bacon burger, seared tuna tips, and fish and chips are some of the menu items at Tiki Joe's. 
Why Kids Love It: Live music is entertainment for the whole family. Sing along or, if you're like my kids, get up and boogie. 

8. Wall's Wharf

Location: Bayville
What to Order: Try the Wall's Wharf sampler, which includes diver scallops, jumbo shrimp, and broiled flounder in a buerre blanc sauce. Not looking for fish? Bite into a juicy filet mignon or pork chop. 
Why Kids Love It: Wall's Wharf is open four days a week during the off-season, so kids who are missing those summer days can get a glimpse of it while dining. The restaurant sits on a private beach, letting you enjoy sweeping Long Island Sound views.