By Chloe Conway By Chloe Conway | June 30, 2023 | Food & Drink, Feature, Guides,
These are the hardest reservations to make in the Hamptons.
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1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton / 631.808.2000 / Website
Farm to table is a key phrase at Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. While many restaurants Out East remain open solely for the summer, Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House is open year-round for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Do not be fooled, though, because there is always a fight for a table here–it’s nearly always booked out, so be sure to set your Resy alerts now!
1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor / 631.808.3767 / Website
With locations all over the country and the original location on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Le Bilboquet is simply iconic. Diners at the Sag Harbor location are submerged into an experience with breathtaking marina views and iconic French cuisine that is sure to leave them eager to come back for more.
1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill / 631.500.9292 / Website
Named after the brightest constellation in the summer sky, Calissa is Water Mill’s’ favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Located right on Montauk Highway, it is a must-visit if you are lucky enough to reserve a seat. Calissa’s three sister restaurants are all located in New York, but with Calissa, the Hamptons have never felt so Greek.
295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, East Hampton / 631.810.9023 / Website
“Yes yes” is the direct translation of this Mediterranean restaurant’s name, and it makes perfect sense. Located at the EHP Resort & Marina in East Hampton, this restaurant incorporates flavors from Greece, Spain, Italy, Morocco, and more, and it does not disappoint. The seasonal flavors and local ingredients are known for leaving diners eager to return.
8 West Water St., Sag Harbor / 631.725.7088 / Website
You cannot beat the views of Sag Harbor Bay at this special summertime-only restaurant, which has stayed open for over 20 years. If snagging a reservation at Beacon is proving challenging, be sure to check out their sister restaurants, Bell & Anchor and Fresno, in Sag Harbor and East Hampton, respectively. Or, head over to their website when the sun starts to set, and watch it as it is streamed live on their webcam.
231 Main St., Amagansett / 631.557.3100 / Website
Situated right on Main Street in Amagansett, il Buco al Mare offers a Mediterranean menu that incorporates Italian cuisine, Spanish cuisine, and more. The original Il Buco sits on Bond Street in the NoHo area of Manhattan, and it was an antique shop before a menu was even in the books.
Each and everyone one of these hot spots Out East is well worth the struggle to get a reservation. Set those Resy alerts!
Photography by: Photo by Doug Young / courtesy of Duryea's