You may be stuck in the city this weekend, but you can still eat like you're at the shore. Beach treats like lobster rolls, buckets of steamers and grilled corn on the cob are on the menu at these local seafood restaurants. Step inside any of these places and you can almost feel the sea air on your face, without the three-hour drive.

The Neptune Room

511 Amsterdam Avenue (between 84th and 85th Streets) (212)496-4100

This new Upper West Side ode to the sea from Jeff Lefcourt and Glenn Harris (who own Jane on Houston Street), offers that sand-in-your-toes feeling without leaving the island of Manhattan. Start with a selection of marinated seafood cocktails like shaved scallops with chile, coriander, lime and cumin ($6), spicy calamari with celery and red onion, or Oysters Neptune, baked in pastry crust with garlic sauce ($12). For dessert, the lemon granita with fresh berries and blossom honey will leave you with the icy-sweet taste of summer on your lips.