From Jesse, Sen restaurant, Sag Harbor:

Play at Sea

The best time I spend in Montauk? It’s on Lazybones. A family-run fishing charter, it’s been taking locals and visitors out on the water for generations. The captain’s daughter is part of the crew now, keeping the family business alive.

The setup is simple — two half-day trips daily, and I’ve done both:

Early Bird: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Afternoon Run: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

It’s an amazing experience, perfect for groups of three to five, but I think the boat can hold up to 40. They break down your fish right on board, so you can leave with a ready-to-cook (or eat) catch.

Inside Tip 📌

Here’s how you do it right: Bring ponzu from Sen. When you land a fresh fluke, ask them to slice it up on board and dip it right into that citrusy soy sauce. It’s as fresh as sushi gets – literally still pulsating in your mouth.

It doesn’t get better than this. An absolute must-try.

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About Jesse

This card is by Jesse Matsuoka, a Hamptons resident of over 25 years. Jesse is a sake sommelier, Tip Top Hospitality partner, and co-owner of Sen, a legendary Japanese restaurant in Sag Harbor. Jesse was born in Manhattan, grew up in Tokyo, Hawaii, and Sag Harbor, and is now married to a third-generation Montauker.

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