Rehearsal Dinner & Brunch Suggestions

• By Nick Hofstadter
• Published Winter 2006

Sprawling Sag Harbor vistas and a menu specializing in seafood and salads (try the citrus-vinaigrette-dressed melon, shaved fennel, and arugula) beckon crowds to The Beacon (8 W. Water St.; 631-725-7088). Fluorescent seaside sunsets are visible from just about every seat in the white-washed room and outdoor deck. Up to 50 guests fit comfortably. Mingle over quiche and homemade doughnuts amid sparkling ocean views at Shelter Island's charming Pridwin Hotel (81 Shore Rd.; 631-749-0476). For somewhere nautical in the city, try Lure. The yacht-like interior features vintage maps, porthole windows, and a teakwood blue-and-white color scheme (142 Mercer St., 212-431-7676).