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Cowfish
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,174 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Hampton Bays, New York · 0.3 mi to the sand
Stylish spot with rustic furnishings pairs seafood & sushi with canal views from patio tables.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Capacity couples mention 70–70-guest weddings in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Phone (631) 594-3868
- Website cowfishrestaurant.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“The service and food were excellent, and the view of the water is beautiful.”
What couples highlight
“Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the beautiful location, the delicious food, and the friendly, capable staff.”
“Marinna, the Catering Director, went ABOVE and BEYOND to help me put together the perfect event.”
“The whole wedding planning process and the day of was such an easy process.”
From the reviews
Highly Recommend Cowfish for Your Wedding! Leading up to our wedding day, working with Lauren and Marinna was an absolute pleasure. Their communication was excellent from start to finish — always available to chat, answer questions, or meet in person.
We recently got married at Cowfish, and it was absolutely amazing! The venue hosted our outdoor ceremony, and everything from start to finish was handled with incredible care.
I couldn’t thank Cowfish enough for the most amazing wedding imaginable. The whole wedding planning process and the day of was such an easy process. Lauren and Marinna were the absolute best in the planning process. They were so attentive, responsive, and made everything so easy.
I’m not normally one to write reviews, but Cowfish went above and beyond for my group and I felt the need to give a shout out. I made a reservation for my birthday in person 2 weeks in advance. They were able to accommodate this even though they were fully booked online.
Getting married at Cowfish
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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