The Rams Head Inn

Sitting atop a hillside, on an island off an island, The Rams Head Inn is known as a chic yet historic and inviting seaside getaway. With a relaxing atmosphere, gracious country accommodations, quality dining, and warm hospitality, every visit is memorable.

An Iconic Waterfront Destination: About The Rams Head Inn, Shelter Island

This picturesque venue is perfect for any moment. It boasts 4.5 beautifully landscaped acres, a private beach with moorings, 13 rooms, a farm/sea-to-table restaurant, a bar, and an incredible event space.

From weddings and long weekends to wellness retreats and family gatherings, The Rams Head Inn is open all year round and offers something for everyone.

Exceptional Dining at Our Restaurant

At The Rams Head Inn, culinary creativity and delicious flavors make for an exceptional dining experience.

On the Menu at The Rams Head Inn

Adam West, the executive chef, offers a Coastal American menu that features fresh seafood, pasta, and local produce.

Our Chic and Historic Shelter Island Accommodations, NY

Intimate and stylish meet historic and quaint in every room. Select your ideal experience from one of our 13 rooms. Frette bedding, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, kayaks, and paddleboards are all included with your stay.

Curated Events

Our goal is to create lasting memories for our guests through a variety of experiences offered year-round.

Private Events on Shelter Island

Gleaming Reviews About The Rams Head Inn

It is my favorite hotel and favorite place to go chill on Shelter Island. The restaurant is also wonderful and you feel like you’re completely away from everything. It’s an exclusive community get away haven.

This was our 3rd weekend stay since they completed renovations last fall, and I’m happy to say that everything was wonderful. We’ve been coming in the “off season” to just get away from the craziness of the city, and between the beauty of the location and charm of the Inn, these have been incredibly restorative weekends. The rooms have always been clean, comfortable and relaxing, while the food in the restaurant has been superb and delicious. We thought we would try other local restaurants for dinner, but “fortunately”, after having difficulty making reservations, we stayed at the Inn and thoroughly enjoyed the chef’s creations, the roaring fireplace, and drinks at the beautiful bar. What was also so satisfying was the friendly and helpful staff, they remembered us each time, welcomed us back, and could not have been more accommodating. Our compliments to the new owner who clearly has a vision of keeping this place very special.

This is a special place on a special island. It’s a 100 year old building. Each room is different and they don’t all have private baths. If that bothers you pay close attention to what you are doing when making reservations. My husband and I drove from NC to stay at this very special inn. There are no tv’s and you are tied off from the rest of the world. It was a beautiful, well kept property. The continental breakfast was simple and just enough. Dinner in the restaurant was perfection. We loved the island and the many people we talked to. We will forever cherish our time at Rams Head.

We've been to the Inn several times for dinner. It's always wonderful! Good food and excellent service. My partner of 25 years and I are planning our wedding there in November. Catering and booking staff have been terrific to work with. We're so excited!

This is a review of the events portion of the Inn. Corinna is the events organizer and I cannot say enough nice things about her. She is highly organized and extremely calm. Her attention to detail was beyond what I have ever experienced. From the start she communicated well and clearly and planned for everything including every weather possibility. I highly recommend Corinna for any gathering, large or small.

An enchanting and beautiful place to spend time on our 22nd wedding anniversary marveling at natures wonders: the beaches are simply stunning. Take a kayak and enjoy the sights. The rooms are comfortable and nice and dinner. options are fantastic.

RAMS HEAD

A Novel by Kathleen Boyes

It’s 1919. America is in flux. The Great War just ended, Spanish Flu is running rampant, prohibition is imminent, and women are poised to get the vote. Friends and suffragists Carter and Lucille set out to Shelter Island, NY to open a posh country inn, hoping to welcome New York’s high society and seafaring executives. Instead, mayhem and misfits check in. Individuals shunned by society seek refuge at the remote Rams Head Inn: War widows, an unconventional couple, a pregnant teenager, a runaway wife, a woman seeking traces of her enslaved ancestors. Other guests descend on the Inn with more nefarious intentions, viewing the isolated B&B as an ideal harbor for booze & a brothel. An unlikely family forms among the guests. Not all will survive. Some will thrive. But all will be forever changed.

“Rams Head is the story of a community as historically specific as it is intimate and touching. It gives the reader a rare peek into the sheltered, safe havens women create for each other in a time where they are mostly seen as accessories to the men in their lives. The book bursts with passion, pain, humor, love, and ultimately the dignity of people daring to live their truest lives, despite the restrictions of the society and the moment in which they live.”

“If you're looking for your next read, look no further. I could not put this book down."