Must-see restaurants in The Hamptons

  • Amber Waves Farm

    The Hamptons

    In a fairy-tale setting under maple trees flanked by blooming hydrangeas, this organic farm-to-table food stand is the reason you come to the Hamptons …

  • Hampton Chutney Co

    The Hamptons

    Considering the nearest Indian restaurant is in Queens (well, probably not, but there are certainly none around here), the mile-long South Indian dosas …

  • Dockside Bar & Grill

    The Hamptons

    A local favorite inside the American Legion Hall (the original bar's still there). The seafood-heavy menu features a prize-winning, stick-to-the-spoon…

  • Cowfish

    The Hamptons

    Though technically the Hamptons, Hampton Bays is considered more townie than the East End, but you'd never know it at this fabulously located, always-busy…

  • La Fondita/Coche Comedor

    The Hamptons

    These sibling Mexican restaurants produce Long Island's best and most authentic south-of-the-border cuisine. On one side, high-quality taqueria La Fondita…

  • Nick & Toni’s

    The Hamptons

    This Hamptons institution serves finely prepared Italian specialties using locally sourced ingredients; wood-fired pizzas are available Sunday to Thursday…

  • Silver Lining Diner

    The Hamptons

    This new, distinctly un-greasy spoon features funky octagonal flooring, canary-yellow banquettes and orbital lighting, causing a welcomed bit of stylish…

  • Sinnecock Lobster Factory

    The Hamptons

    This roadside shack on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation dishes up perfectly messy Maine lobster rolls in various flavors (Hamptons is the most popular,…

  • Harbor Market & Kitchen

    The Hamptons

    Away from the main drag tucked into a residential area you'll find Sag Harbor's best deal at this gourmet provisions market and deli. Perfectly crunchy…

  • Union Cantina

    The Hamptons

    Southhampton's most entertaining cantina does scrumptiously gourmet tacos (fried chicken and waffle with strawberry pico de gallo and hot honey maple…

  • Golden Pear

    The Hamptons

    With locations in Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Southampton and here, the Golden Pear clocks in as a solid local favorite. Creative, often locally sourced…

  • Rumba

    The Hamptons

    A more casual, island-inspired seafooder on the water just down the street from its higher-end sister restaurant, Cowfish, though no less crowded or rowdy…

  • Harbor Bistro

    The Hamptons

    This summer-only waterfront bistro is a local's hotspot, with excellent French, Mediterranean and Asian-accented seafood right on Three-Mile Harbor. The…

  • Townline BBQ

    The Hamptons

    On the main road connecting Bridgehampton and East Hampton is this down-to-earth roadside restaurant churning out smoky ribs and barbecue sandwiches. Try,…

  • Sip ’n Soda

    The Hamptons

    Founded by the Parash family in 1958, Sip ’n Soda seemingly has the original paneled walls, pew-like booths and – shockingly – prices! But more…

  • Candy Kitchen

    The Hamptons

    An antidote to glitz, this old-school corner diner has been serving good soups, homemade ice cream and other staples since 1925. Its policy is similarly…

  • Grindstone Coffee and Donuts

    The Hamptons

    Small batches of deep-fried wonder emerge hourly from the ovens at this Main St staple, so grab one (or a dozen) of its brioche or cake donuts with a cup…

  • La Parmigiana

    The Hamptons

    A local, low-key hangout since 1974 – folks come and go with their take-out orders or sometimes linger at the bar. The bar menu is diverse, from meatballs…

  • Maidstone

    The Hamptons

    This long-standing restaurant is housed in the pricey Maidstone Inn (rooms run $695 to $1095), and features cuisine from established Hamptons chef Ronald…

  • World Pie

    The Hamptons

    What the world needs now is pie, sweet pie: more than 20 thin-crust pizzas to choose from at the Mannino family's slice of pizza heaven. Multiply your joy…

  • Provisions

    The Hamptons

    Find gourmet sustenance at this fantastic natural-foods market with take-out sandwiches and a long smoothies menu.

  • Fellingham's

    The Hamptons

    This favored sports bar, rich with historical photos and memorabilia, boasts a hearty menu featuring a bacon-cheeseburger named for baseball legend Babe…

  • John Papas

    The Hamptons

    As unpretentious as you can get in East Hampton – it's a diner, folks! Breakfast, including hearty omelettes, is served all day in the family-oriented…

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