By: Jordan Budney and Sara Dial By: Jordan Budney and Sara Dial | June 14, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guides,
A nice juicy burger is the perfect meal, whether it’s a hot summer family barbecue or a night after a few drinks. From fresh ground beef with gooey cheese to veggie burgers piled high with toppings, The Hamptons is sure to provide different options of burgers that come in all shapes and sizes. Here, we’ve gathered a list of some of the best burgers in the Hamptons to satisfy your cravings.
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85 Montauk Highway / 631.998.4663 / Website
Boom Burger packs a punch with its extensive menu featuring hot wings, fresh salads and a handful of appetizers, including french fries, onion rings, fried pickle spears and more. You can start by building your burger with however many patties and choose from the wide array of toppings they offer. Or, if you are feeling adventurous, try one of their custom-made burgers like the Fat Tony, which has a base of six American Cheese Burgers and comes with a Jumbo Milkshake.
99 N. Main St. / 631.329.6666 / Website
Opening at 5:30 p.m. every night, East Hampton Grill provides a simple yet satisfying classic cheeseburger made with fresh-ground chuck and brisket served on a homemade bun. Specializing in “hearty comforting dishes with a special emphasis on local produce,” their menu is full of options everyone can enjoy. If dine-in isn’t your thing, they also have a take-out menu that features the iconic cheeseburger with other options such as salads, french dip and even rotisserie chicken.
668 County Road 39 / 631.998.9700 / Website
If you're in the market for a warm and friendly shop for a good bite, look no further than Local Burger. This burger spot provides unique flavor combinations like the “Hangover” burger, topped with a fried egg, or the “PB & B” burger, smeared with bacon and peanut butter. Plus, they have a catering menu where you can get a tray of their burgers, wings, or for those sweet treat lovers, cookies for your next party. Your guests will be hungry for more!
40 Bowden Square / 631.377.3323 / Website
Located in an actual speakeasy from the days of Prohibition, Union Burger Bar can be considered “a modern version of the classic pub of years past.” Be sure to check out their happy hour offered Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and their updating weekly specials such as their Wednesday $5 burger night. From impossible burgers with pretzel buns to black Angus beef patties topped with homemade mac and cheese, Union Burger Bar has a burger for everyone. If you aren’t in the mood for a burger, they also offer various sushi rolls, extravagant milkshakes, and even fried chicken.
143 Main St. / 631.324.1770 / Website
The 1770 House Tavern provides a rustic and cozy atmosphere that has been serving guests for over 250 years. Located downstairs from the main dining room, the Tavern is your classic pub where you can get the Tavern burger along with freshly made and more upscale appetizers. Made with a blend of local Acabonac farms' grass-fed beef, this traditional burger is cooked to your liking and served with french fries, a garlic pickle and traditional condiments. A traditional dish for this traditional restaurant.
677 Montauk Highway, Montauk / 631.668.5515 / Website
Since 1967, this nostalgic dive has everything you need with their wide selection of burgers, wraps, fish and chips, soft serve, cakes and more. The Big John burger is your classic lettuce-tomato-onion masterpiece that will satisfy your taste buds. Plus, what’s better than homemade ice cream and milkshakes? Pro tip: Try dipping the burger in the shake for an epic sweet and salty flavor combination.
782 Montauk Highway, Montauk / 631.668.2727 / Website
668 The Gig Shak does outdoor dining proud through its prime lunch, dinner and bar offerings. The 8oz Shack burger spotlights an egg sat atop cheddar cheese sandwiched between a sesame bun. Finish it all off with a slice of Tracey’s famous key lime pie or Palazzolo’s gelato at this East End favorite.
40 Hampton Road, Southampton / 631.283.9752 / Website
Although famed for its all-Americana ice cream flavors, Sip N Soda’s specials menu features regular and jumbo-sized hamburgers and an extensive list of toppings enhancements that rival the notability of its sweet treats. Fancy a fresh lemonade or candied milkshake? Both pair perfectly with the burger that keeps diners looking to the Southampton shop.
177 Main St., Amagansett / 631.324.8555 / Website
This Amagansett pub takes ambiance cues from its classic English counterpart in flavorful taps and a burger to beat. Rowdy Hall marries French bistro cuisine with an old English pub feel. The copper-topped bar situated inside the arts and crafts-inspired dining room has even the most critical connoisseur raving.
1615 Sag Harbor Bridgehampton Turnpike, Sag Harbor / 631.725.1045 / Website
A gem hidden away amid the gardens of Sag Harbor, Estia’s adds a slightly Mexican twist to classic American cuisine. The lush atmosphere greets guests before the flavors take over. Casually decadent, each offering effortlessly satisfies any craving.
Be sure to check out these burger options and let yourself get creative with the toppings!
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