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All of the New Restaurants in the Hamptons This Summer

18 spots from casual taverns to chic seafood destinations

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Each summer, visitors arrive out east to see familiar spaces that have morphed into surprising new ventures. This year, the Hamptons culinary scene welcomes a combination of restaurants from newcomers and famous chefs, along with outposts of existing favorites. Here are the latest.

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There are only a handful of places to dock and dine on the East End, and the former Le Fin space on the water is one of them. Dane Sayles and Piero Zangarini are at it again here with an emphasis on daytime dining, though they will serve until 11 p.m.  Among the dishes are Dungeness crab ravioli with Romagna sausage ragu and a daily selection of simply grilled local whole fish.

The interior of N’Amo.
Inside N’Amo.
N’Amo.

Ocean Club Montauk

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Proper Hospitality has taken over management of the Montauk Yacht Club and will open this 200-seat restaurant that sprawls over three rooms at the end of June. Chef Jarad McCarroll (Le Toiny in St. Barths, and London’s Chiltern Firehouse and the Ritz) runs the place. There are two chef counters (one by the raw bar and another overlooking the wood-fired grill) as well as a chef’s table. Among offerings: fluke tartare and wood-fired beef with smoked beet ketchup.

Big Grin Burger

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John Fraser began this venture in Boston and decided to roll it out, starting with a pop-up truck for the season, in the picnic area of the North Fork Table and Inn, where he has his restaurant. The burger will have onions melted in beef tallow, with American cheese and tomato on a toasted potato bun, as well as a pepper bacon option. There will also be hot and cold lobster rolls. “The plan is to scale the brand and there will likely be pop-ups inside our restaurants in New York City,  as well as a standalone,’’ says Fraser.

A burger truck with planters outside.
Big Grin Burger at North Fork Table and Inn.
North Fork Table and Inn.

Casa Sereña at the Surf Lodge

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A Mediterranean Asian mix premieres at the famed hotel and night spot, kicking off its menu with a selection of mezze and shareable plates including Alaskan king crab legs and a selection of caviar, oysters, crudos, and seafood towers. For entrees, there’s lobster cascatelli, grilled Mediterranean sea bass, and skirt steak frites.

Placebo

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Plates of A5 wagyu risotto paella, scallop pot pie, and whole fried snapper with plantains are some of the creations at this Latin American spot within Ruschmeyer’s hotel.

Outdoor dining with plenty of greenery.
The dining area at Placebo in Montauk.
Placebo.

Little Charli

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Wood-fired pizzas from classic margaritas to the Diablo with soppressata and spicy honey,  are the attraction at this storefront sibling of the Bleecker Street spot, that will stay open weekend night until 4 a.m. In case you want to try your hand at whipping up a pie, pizza classes will be available Sundays and Thursdays.

A man tosses dough in the air behind a counter.
A scene from Little Charli.
Little Charli

Grindstone Slider Shoppe

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Kyle Sanderson, who owns Sag Harbor’s Grindstone Coffee and happens to be Michael Symon’s stepson, unveils a spot next door with simple beef sliders, White-Castle style. “There will be no vegan options,’’ he insists, but there will be fries and shakes.

Sag Harbor Tavern

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A sister of Red Hook Tavern is taking the space that was the Dockside Bar & Grill, and briefly, Sag Harbor Kitchen. Owner Billy Durney (of Hometown Bar-B-Que fame) takes advantage of water views, with about 60 seats outside. His famous eight-ounce burger is available, along with hanger steak and a range of seafood options including steamers, local oysters, crudo, and branzino.

Dry-aged burger with American cheese, onions, and wedge fries at Red Hook Tavern.
The burger at Red Hook Tavern will be offered at Sag Harbor Tavern.
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Rowdy Hall

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The famed pub bistro, owned by the Nick and Toni’s group called Honest Man, is not gone, just relocated to Amagansett. Ir will still serve such favorites as the Rowdy burger, fish and chips, and French onion soup, along with new dishes including charcuterie boards and a raw bar. 

A bartender pours beer at Rowdy Hall.
Beer pours at Rowdy Hall.
Rowdy Hall.

PopUp Bagels

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Former Wall Street exec Adam Goldberg is bringing his doughy juggernaut to Amagansett this summer, turning out the fresh-from-the-oven, small-batch treats that draw lines in locations around the city. All baked on site, they have a crispy crust and airy center, and come in plain, sesame, salt, poppy, and everything. Of course, small batches come with a downside. “We open ordering at noon on Sundays for the following weekend, and sell out within a couple of minutes,’’ says Goldberg.

Three bagels and a tub of cream cheese on the white hood of a car.
Bagels from Popup Bagels.
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Hampton Eats

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The East End gets its first food court with this multi-vendor eatery that houses Villa, serving pasta, salads, sandwiches and coffee; Stuart’s Seafood, selling lobster salad, fish tacos, and cedar planked salmon; Montauk Bake Shoppe, with its jelly croissants; and Paul’s Pizza, offering a range of pies and heroes.

A wrap from Hampton Eats.
A wrap from Hampton Eats.
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Grindstone Coffee

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In addition to his slider shop, Sanderson is expanding his coffee business to East Hampton this July.  A locally roasted, organic brew pairs with brioche and cake donuts, including Nutella s’mores, and sour cream old-fashioned varieties.

Wayan and Ma-Dé Out East

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Cedric and Ochi Vongerichten’s Indonesian and Balinese restaurants are popping up for the full season in the beautiful East Hampton spot that housed Buttero. The garden is a setting to sip tropical cocktails with dishes like tuna tartare; ginger turmeric-dressed fluke sashimi; crab fried rice with green chile; crispy ribs with soy tamarind glaze; and lobster noodles with black pepper butter and Thai basil.

Four dumplings in a bowl.
Dumplings at Ma.Dé, opening in the Hamptons.
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Village Bistro

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East Hampton finally has a cozy bistro, courtesy of chef Dane Sales and his partner, Piero Zangarini. It opened where American pub Rowdy Hall stood for years, and will still have a burger, along with classics like escargot, steak frites, and croque monsieur.S

Two plates of food on a wooden table.
Plates from Village Bistro.
Village Bistro.

LDV at The Maidstone

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John Meadow has taken over the sweet, historic hotel that sits across from East Hampton’s pond, and starting mid-June, he is bringing to its restaurant, La Dolce Vita, an Italian concept, similar to his Scarpetta Beach at Gurney’s. Chef Jorge Espinoza, who oversees all of LDV’s restaurants, also run this spot, turning out primarily coastal offerings, including spaghetti alla Nerano with fried zucchini and provolone; and squid Ink linguine with crabmeat, uni, Calabrian chile, and lemon. 

Arthur & Sons

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After taking over a neighboring storefront in the West Village, Joe Isidori continues to expand his uber-popular red sauce spot to a space in Bridgehampton that he used to run as Southfork Kitchen. Spicy rigatoni alla vodka; creamy burrata with farm stand tomatoes; lobster pomodoro over paccheri with fresh cherry tomatoes; and chicken Parm make the trip east, and he plans to keep the bar open until late night, with plenty of his signature limoncello spritz to go around.

Il Pellicano at Bijoux

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Chef Rocco DeSpirito is executive chef as this Little Italy restaurant co-opts the space formerly occupied by Blu Mar. Expect a vibrant scene orchestrated by club impresario KyKy Conille (Provocateur, PM, Bijoux), who also oversees the attached lounge and an outdoor lawn with games, daybeds, and cabanas.

Seven Beach Lane

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A restored Victorian house from 1885 filled with a combination of vintage and modern pieces is the setting for this new hotel with an outdoor poolside lounge and an indoor dining room. Among the offerings are broiled Peconic Gold oysters; kale pops with chermoula and ricotta salata; local royal red shrimp bucatini; Montauk black sea bass; and dry aged wagyu strip with roasted marrow.

N'Amo

There are only a handful of places to dock and dine on the East End, and the former Le Fin space on the water is one of them. Dane Sayles and Piero Zangarini are at it again here with an emphasis on daytime dining, though they will serve until 11 p.m.  Among the dishes are Dungeness crab ravioli with Romagna sausage ragu and a daily selection of simply grilled local whole fish.

The interior of N’Amo.
Inside N’Amo.
N’Amo.

Ocean Club Montauk

Proper Hospitality has taken over management of the Montauk Yacht Club and will open this 200-seat restaurant that sprawls over three rooms at the end of June. Chef Jarad McCarroll (Le Toiny in St. Barths, and London’s Chiltern Firehouse and the Ritz) runs the place. There are two chef counters (one by the raw bar and another overlooking the wood-fired grill) as well as a chef’s table. Among offerings: fluke tartare and wood-fired beef with smoked beet ketchup.

Big Grin Burger

John Fraser began this venture in Boston and decided to roll it out, starting with a pop-up truck for the season, in the picnic area of the North Fork Table and Inn, where he has his restaurant. The burger will have onions melted in beef tallow, with American cheese and tomato on a toasted potato bun, as well as a pepper bacon option. There will also be hot and cold lobster rolls. “The plan is to scale the brand and there will likely be pop-ups inside our restaurants in New York City,  as well as a standalone,’’ says Fraser.

A burger truck with planters outside.
Big Grin Burger at North Fork Table and Inn.
North Fork Table and Inn.

Casa Sereña at the Surf Lodge

A Mediterranean Asian mix premieres at the famed hotel and night spot, kicking off its menu with a selection of mezze and shareable plates including Alaskan king crab legs and a selection of caviar, oysters, crudos, and seafood towers. For entrees, there’s lobster cascatelli, grilled Mediterranean sea bass, and skirt steak frites.

Placebo

Plates of A5 wagyu risotto paella, scallop pot pie, and whole fried snapper with plantains are some of the creations at this Latin American spot within Ruschmeyer’s hotel.

Outdoor dining with plenty of greenery.
The dining area at Placebo in Montauk.
Placebo.

Little Charli

Wood-fired pizzas from classic margaritas to the Diablo with soppressata and spicy honey,  are the attraction at this storefront sibling of the Bleecker Street spot, that will stay open weekend night until 4 a.m. In case you want to try your hand at whipping up a pie, pizza classes will be available Sundays and Thursdays.

A man tosses dough in the air behind a counter.
A scene from Little Charli.
Little Charli

Grindstone Slider Shoppe

Kyle Sanderson, who owns Sag Harbor’s Grindstone Coffee and happens to be Michael Symon’s stepson, unveils a spot next door with simple beef sliders, White-Castle style. “There will be no vegan options,’’ he insists, but there will be fries and shakes.

Sag Harbor Tavern

A sister of Red Hook Tavern is taking the space that was the Dockside Bar & Grill, and briefly, Sag Harbor Kitchen. Owner Billy Durney (of Hometown Bar-B-Que fame) takes advantage of water views, with about 60 seats outside. His famous eight-ounce burger is available, along with hanger steak and a range of seafood options including steamers, local oysters, crudo, and branzino.

Dry-aged burger with American cheese, onions, and wedge fries at Red Hook Tavern.
The burger at Red Hook Tavern will be offered at Sag Harbor Tavern.
Jean Schwarzwalder/Eater NY

Rowdy Hall

The famed pub bistro, owned by the Nick and Toni’s group called Honest Man, is not gone, just relocated to Amagansett. Ir will still serve such favorites as the Rowdy burger, fish and chips, and French onion soup, along with new dishes including charcuterie boards and a raw bar. 

A bartender pours beer at Rowdy Hall.
Beer pours at Rowdy Hall.
Rowdy Hall.

PopUp Bagels

Former Wall Street exec Adam Goldberg is bringing his doughy juggernaut to Amagansett this summer, turning out the fresh-from-the-oven, small-batch treats that draw lines in locations around the city. All baked on site, they have a crispy crust and airy center, and come in plain, sesame, salt, poppy, and everything. Of course, small batches come with a downside. “We open ordering at noon on Sundays for the following weekend, and sell out within a couple of minutes,’’ says Goldberg.

Three bagels and a tub of cream cheese on the white hood of a car.
Bagels from Popup Bagels.
Robert Sietsema/Eater NY

Hampton Eats

The East End gets its first food court with this multi-vendor eatery that houses Villa, serving pasta, salads, sandwiches and coffee; Stuart’s Seafood, selling lobster salad, fish tacos, and cedar planked salmon; Montauk Bake Shoppe, with its jelly croissants; and Paul’s Pizza, offering a range of pies and heroes.

A wrap from Hampton Eats.
A wrap from Hampton Eats.
Danny Fung/Hampton Eats

Grindstone Coffee

In addition to his slider shop, Sanderson is expanding his coffee business to East Hampton this July.  A locally roasted, organic brew pairs with brioche and cake donuts, including Nutella s’mores, and sour cream old-fashioned varieties.

Wayan and Ma-Dé Out East

Cedric and Ochi Vongerichten’s Indonesian and Balinese restaurants are popping up for the full season in the beautiful East Hampton spot that housed Buttero. The garden is a setting to sip tropical cocktails with dishes like tuna tartare; ginger turmeric-dressed fluke sashimi; crab fried rice with green chile; crispy ribs with soy tamarind glaze; and lobster noodles with black pepper butter and Thai basil.

Four dumplings in a bowl.
Dumplings at Ma.Dé, opening in the Hamptons.
Missy Frederick/Eater

Village Bistro

East Hampton finally has a cozy bistro, courtesy of chef Dane Sales and his partner, Piero Zangarini. It opened where American pub Rowdy Hall stood for years, and will still have a burger, along with classics like escargot, steak frites, and croque monsieur.S

Two plates of food on a wooden table.
Plates from Village Bistro.
Village Bistro.

LDV at The Maidstone

John Meadow has taken over the sweet, historic hotel that sits across from East Hampton’s pond, and starting mid-June, he is bringing to its restaurant, La Dolce Vita, an Italian concept, similar to his Scarpetta Beach at Gurney’s. Chef Jorge Espinoza, who oversees all of LDV’s restaurants, also run this spot, turning out primarily coastal offerings, including spaghetti alla Nerano with fried zucchini and provolone; and squid Ink linguine with crabmeat, uni, Calabrian chile, and lemon. 

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Arthur & Sons

After taking over a neighboring storefront in the West Village, Joe Isidori continues to expand his uber-popular red sauce spot to a space in Bridgehampton that he used to run as Southfork Kitchen. Spicy rigatoni alla vodka; creamy burrata with farm stand tomatoes; lobster pomodoro over paccheri with fresh cherry tomatoes; and chicken Parm make the trip east, and he plans to keep the bar open until late night, with plenty of his signature limoncello spritz to go around.

Il Pellicano at Bijoux

Chef Rocco DeSpirito is executive chef as this Little Italy restaurant co-opts the space formerly occupied by Blu Mar. Expect a vibrant scene orchestrated by club impresario KyKy Conille (Provocateur, PM, Bijoux), who also oversees the attached lounge and an outdoor lawn with games, daybeds, and cabanas.

Seven Beach Lane

A restored Victorian house from 1885 filled with a combination of vintage and modern pieces is the setting for this new hotel with an outdoor poolside lounge and an indoor dining room. Among the offerings are broiled Peconic Gold oysters; kale pops with chermoula and ricotta salata; local royal red shrimp bucatini; Montauk black sea bass; and dry aged wagyu strip with roasted marrow.

Related Maps