The Gig Shack has been open in Montauk for a few years now, and it seems to have finally come in to its own. A casual indoor/outdoor café open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 668 Gig Shack is adjecent to Herb's Deli and the legendary Shagwong on Main Street.Inside, the wall on one side is covered in tin roofing material, the ceiling is white with blue Pollock-esque paint spatters, and the bar top is five billion bottle caps encased in resin. Surf movies play on a large screen and the decor is pure surfer chic. One of the best things about Gig Shack is that it's a family-run restaurant. The staff always friendly and cheerful; they never blink at any kind of complaint. Above all, I love the low-key vibe: on a recent Friday night, a local band of teenagers played sloppily but happily to the full restaurant and outdoor bar. No one seemed to care that they couldn't hit a note; everyone was just content to soak up the atmosphere and delicious food. Way to go, dude.
On the menu, my favorites are the fish & chips (striped bass most recently), the “Montacos,” crispy fish tacos with mango salsa and creamy slaw, and the gorgeous “Lamburginis,” lamb sliders on cheddar cheese buns with a garlicky aioli. I've also had shrimp tacos, BBQ pork empandadas, and soft shell crab BLT. There's also gelato and desserts, and a full wine and beer list. You can't miss The Gigshack when strolling around downtown Montauk - walk right in.
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