The Ram's Head Inn

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.

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!

Well it’s worth the trip, sure you have to take a ferry to get to there but once you are there, it’s paradise!

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.

Amazing experience - the food, the ambiance, the location and more. Tucked away where you can watch the sunset while having dinner on the patio with live jazz music. Service was quick, food was delicious served in a good portion. Worth the money! They do need more bathroom stalls though.

Great experience! Dinner was great. Staff was nice. Enjoyed the kayak and paddling boarding. Only thing I would say is that the room we had was very small for the expensive price we paid and the breakfast could of been a bigger selection than cereal and bread

Food was delicious! They accommodated my moms food allergy with ease. Cocktails were tasty. We had the shrimp cocktail and hearts of palm salad for apps - everything was extremely fresh. There was both indoor and outdoor seating + a bar. Can't wait to come back!

This review is a bit different… we never made it however when we do I can’t wait. My sister and I finally found a weekend that worked for a getaway. Due to unfortunate unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel. The front desk was beyond understanding and helpful to us according to all of the hotel policies etc. in fact from booking the actual room I was beyond pleased with the hospitality. Everyone was so enthusiastic patient and answered all of our questions. Customer service is hard to come by these days and although this didn’t work out I really look forward to rebooking our stay

We didn't stay here - to start with
But we did bike here to have brunch ( delicious meal ! esp the Benedicts) and hang, and then the next day took a yoga class with a really kind, learned yoga instructor.
The property is so gorgeous and the entire staff is very kind. Ram Island is such a stunning secret oasis - I would love to stay here during our next trip!

My husband and I just got home from our fall getaway at Ramshead Inn. We love shelter island and are so happy we picked this place to stay. They treat you like family. From the hospitality desk with Rachel and Robert to our amazing waiter Tim and bartender Christa. The food and cocktails were top shelf and loved the ambience and decor. We could have sat by the fireplace all night. The grounds and views are top notch. Can’t wait to go back. Pete and Laura

Rams Head Inn is a truly a gem on Shelter Island. The service is top notch, the staff is committed to amazing service, the food is delicious, and the owner is truly remarkable. The events at The Rams Head are epic.

Wonderful winter getaway with thoughtful staff. Look forward to another trip soon.

This is a little overdue but we had our wedding at the Ram’s Head inn last June and it was the better than anything we could have ever hoped for. Corinna and the staff bent over backwards to make sure we had the perfect wedding there. We’ll always cherish the day and the memories. The Inn is chic and cozy at the same time and the food was unparalleled. We will be visiting for years to come.

Cheerful staff were always present 'in background' to assist if needed, but the overall vibe of the Inn focuses on self-reliance in guests. Coffee available to early risers like ourselves is a valuable plus. First floor / common areas are uncommon! The brilliance of the decor refresh is still fresh. Thoughtful breakfast offered something for everyone, with an emphasis on healthy -- we enjoyed the date-nut (?) bread especially. We had the best room of the Inn -- Room #1 with balcony overlooking Coecles Harbor. Everything stated on Aandrea Carter's web site proved true. I wish the new management the best.

Note: Some bathroom fixtures and hardware -- once updated -- will close the circuit on overall exceptional excellence.

There is something to be said about kindness and the Ram’s Head Inn is all about kindness. My son Christopher proposed to his love Alyssa on June 4th, 2022 at the gazebo at this quaint inn.
The staff, Molly, Corrina, Dennis, Rebecca and everyone were unbelievably the best people to help in every possible way in making this special day even more special. The owner Aandrea Carter, is a wonderful person who emphasizes the fact that her staff is a team of wonderful people working together to make this place intimate and warm and charming,…and it sure is! It makes someone like me want to come back often.What a feeling. The rooms are beautiful, the food is delicious, the ambiance is great, the people are warm and friendly . I am a big believer of kindness and this beautiful inn is all about kindness. I love this place! And I love the people!

Very authentic building on a beautiful piece of property on Shelter Island. We arrived too early to be seated before dinner time on Easter Sunday, and instead of eating here, I wandered around the grounds and took some photos.

The chef and his helper were resting outside as we walked back to our car. I told the chef that the smell in front of the building from all the good food he was making was fantastic; he smiled and said that it smelled pretty good from back there too. I laughed in agreement.

Back again July 2020. We had brunch out on the patio. Masks and social distancing all around. Great food and tasty drinks.

We will be back.

We had a lovey relaxing weekend at Ram's Head Inn. The room was clean and pretty and the staff very friendly. The food was very good and the grounds very nice. Very peaceful place. I love that there was no TV in our room. The hotel has clearly made a choice to keep things simple, classic, and low key. It is hard to strike a balance between low key and refined and they have done it. Just what we needed.

What a gorgeous and elegant affair! I've come to visit here several times, and last month was the first time I stayed for the whole weekend. I feel so at home (like in the kind of fancy home we fantasize about), and everyone there is fabulous and helpful.