Powerhouse: The Surf Lodge in Montauk

Our roundup of the best of summer nightlife includes The Surf Lodge in Montauk, whose series of pop-up dinners and concerts make it a spot not to miss.

  • Author: Greg Kessler
  • Surf Lodge crew spends a chilly morning in Montauk preparing for their 12th summer season.
    Top Row, left to right: Damon Tolstoy and Bubba the dog, Kally Sitaras, Marissa Hochberg, Travis Beckmann, Peter Harding, Jayma Cardoso, Joshua B. Geyer, John Anguilo, James Frawley; middle row, left to right: Dylan Grace, Jeanne Stedman, Kendall Stedman, Vajra Kingsley, Ryan Keeley, Angus Maiden; Bottom row, left to right: Jussana Eufrasio, Lemoa Callighari, Monica Castellanos, Sasha Benz, Rhythm Benz, Baybi Benz, Oliver Benz, Alan Rish, Bob Miller; Photography Greg Kessler

Powerhouse: The Surf Lodge in Montauk first appeared in V119, our Music Issue. V119 is available for sale now at vmagazine.myshopify.com.

Typical guest: “Atypical” comes to mind: from New Yorkers to local fishermen, and families to hipsters.

Past party foul: A nor’easter hit during Bon Jovi’s party for Hampton Water rosé last Memorial Day, moving 150 dinner guests and a show by Jessie J indoors. The manager initially refused, but then Jessie said she’d started out playing in tiny bars and could perform in one again. It ended up being one of our best shows.

Save the date: This summer we’re launching a pop-up dinner series with various chefs who love the Surf Lodge. First up are Neil Harden of abcV and 20-year-old chef Flynn McGarry of Gem.

IG: @thesurflodge

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