Nearly four years after one of Montauk’s most recognizable oceanfront restaurant properties changed hands, the transition continues to reflect the evolving energy of downtown Montauk. The commercial property at 148 South Emerson Avenue Extension sold for $9.25 million in November 2022, marking the end of an era for a location long associated with the town’s high-profile summer nightlife.
For years, the address was synonymous with Sloppy Tuna, a lively beach bar and nightclub that became both wildly popular and frequently controversial. Later operating as Nick’s on the Beach, the venue was a fixture of Montauk summers before eventually going quiet. The 5,284-square-foot building sits on a 0.13-acre beachfront parcel just steps from Main Beach, making it one of the most coveted hospitality locations in town.
Since the sale, the property has firmly entered a new chapter under Bounce Beach Montauk. Part of the Bounce Sporting Club group, with established locations in New York City and Chicago, the Montauk outpost has reintroduced the space with a more elevated, experience-driven concept. The refreshed venue blends upscale dining with a vibrant social scene, offering brunch, lunch and dinner alongside craft cocktails and sunset views from the outdoor deck.
The concept leans into what Montauk does best: beachside energy with a polished edge. Guests can enjoy chef-driven dishes, a lobster roll takeout window near the sand, and creative activations such as beach-friendly cocktail pouches and a swimsuit takeout bar collaboration with Solid & Striped. The transformation signals a broader shift in Montauk’s hospitality landscape, where legacy party spots are being reimagined into more curated lifestyle destinations.
From its days as a barefoot beach bar to its current iteration as an elevated social hub, 148 South Emerson Avenue remains one of Montauk’s most iconic oceanfront addresses — continuing to evolve while holding onto its prime place at the center of summer life in The End.
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