East Hampton is a popular summer destination for affluent New Yorkers and celebrities, known for its luxurious estates, beautiful beaches, and upscale lifestyle. Moreover, the sunshine season calls for socializing, leisure time, and dining out. Let us guide you to the best restaurants in East Hampton of all types of cuisines that combine opulent experiences and delicious meals.
SiSi, “yes yes,” in both Italian and Spanish, celebrates flavors of Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, and more, found in EHP Resort & Marina. With a view of Three Mile Harbor, SiSi allows guests to eat in a vacation-like ambiance on the coast. Some popular dishes are their Tuna Tartare, Fattoush Salad, Spicy Rigatoni, and Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower, embracing vibrant, summer-friendly ingredients. Prices are high, especially the $300 Seafood Paella and $195 Tomahawk Ribeye. Their house cocktails are highly praised, specifically Il Vecchio negronis. SiSi offers daily dinner reservations (and brunch on Sundays) accepted over a month in advance, as well as free WiFi and valet parking. For a clean and colorful, high-quality meal at sunset with a serene coastal view and a refreshing breeze, take a trip to SiSi.
Nick & Tony’s – Italian-Mediterranean Cuisine
Opened in the late 1980s by Toni Ross and her late husband Jeff “Nick” Salaway, Nick & Tony’s focuses on having a clean, natural, locally sourced Italian cuisine. The farmhouse-style restaurant with porch seating, soft music, and elegant decor feels just like a backyard barbeque. Their signature dishes include Beet ravioli in poppy seed sauce, roasted chicken with Yukon gold potatoes and house-cured pancetta, crispy-fried zucchini chips, and homemade biscotti with Vin Santo. Located at the edge of the restaurant’s parking lot is an on-site garden providing them with organic microgreens, herbs, asparagus, and heirloom tomatoes. While the menu is varied and beautifully curated, there are limited options for certain diets like gluten-free or vegan. The restaurant’s popularity can make it difficult to secure reservations, especially during peak seasons, and without a reservation, you may be waiting a while. In terms of its simple menu and cozy environment, less is more for Nick & Tony’s.
The Palm East Hampton – Steakhouse
For an eventful, city-like night out, choose The Palm. It was founded in New York in 1926 by an Italian-American family, before opening this East Hampton outpost in 1980, located at the historic Huntting Inn. The iconic Palm Steakhouse hosted celebrities such as Jon Bon Jovi, Jerry Seinfeld, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Their classic American steakhouse cuisine involves high-quality steaks and generous portions, so it’s best to go hungry. Their signature dishes include prime-aged beef, Nova Scotia lobsters, and steakhouse-style salads. The inviting bar area with a dozen stools and a piano is designed for customers to make friends and be social. The Palm even has a cookbook, “The Palm Restaurant Cookbook” by Brigit Légère Binns, to continue the fun at home.
LDV at The Maidstone – Italian Cuisine
Italian restaurant LDV at the Maidstone is a go-to for its signature fresh seafood, artisanal pasta, gourmet salads, and exquisite desserts, the menu carefully crafted by LDV partner and Scarpetta legend Jorge Espinoza. Located within The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, LDV is the epitome of Italian luxury, combining a sophisticated atmosphere with the classic Hamptons charm. Try the fried zucchini dish, spaghetti alla Nerano, a popular choice. The drinks menu involves an extensive wine list, but if you’re looking for a cocktail, a Maidstone Spritz, with Aperol and tequila is a strong choice, as well as the Caffettino, an espresso martini that goes down way too easily. There is an indoor dining room with tables and a bar and an additional 36 seats in their outdoor garden.
Hampton Eats – Multi-Cuisine
A one-stop shop with options for every meal of the day, Hampton Eats is a multi-vendor eatery open year-round that features local favorites like Hampton Coffee Company, Montauk Bake Shoppe, Paul’s Pizza, Villa Italian Specialties, Stuart’s Seafood Market, and Eli’s Bread. They offer a variety of dishes for lunch including bagels, seafood, pizzas, and sandwiches. And at night, you can enjoy a chicken Parmigiana with organic, tender chicken cutlets, melted cheese, and marinara sauce on toasted hero bread. For dessert, there are mouth-watering pastries and specialty cakes. The market-like environment provides an easy shopping experience for grab-and-go customers, and the indoor and outdoor seating there allows patrons to enjoy their meals on-site. Although a lively outing for community locals and summer visitors, Hampton Eats also provides pickup and delivery services through apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Village Bistro – American Bistro
With separate menus for each breakfast (coming soon), lunch, and dinner, Village Bistro offers French-American bistro fare and serves as a year-round hangout spot with a casual and welcoming environment. Some menu highlights are their French Onion Soup, Village Burger, Steak Frites, Roasted Sea Bass, and Fish and Chips. Village Bistro is in the heart of the vibrant and buzzing but quaint streets of East Hampton. Additional perks include outdoor dining, free WiFi, and a full bar.
Little Charli – Italian Cuisine
Italian pizzeria Little Charli opened on Memorial Day weekend this year at 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, the former home to a Turkish Eatery called El Turco. Founded by Chris Reda of the Drink & Enjoy Crew, the rustic and welcoming restaurant embraces late-night hours, has a full menu, and even hosts pizza-making classes. Their special oven is wood-burning using cherry and oak wood, and their Roman-style pizza has a 34-hour fermentation process. If you’re with a crowd, get the Chef’s Pie, a one-meter-long pizza with prosciutto, burrata, arugula, shallots, and fresh truffle shavings. Some other popular pizza pies are the Margarita, Snow White, and spicy Diablo with Soppressata and honey. They even have a list of 13 different toppings on the menu that diners are welcome to add to any pie. While there is another Little Charli in the West Village, Manhattan, there are appetizers, a salad, pasta, and desserts that are exclusive to East Hampton.
The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn – Contemporary American Cuisine
The 1770 House is an 18th-century-style historic boutique hotel and restaurant with a twist of modern luxury located in the heart of the East Hampton village. Honored as one of Open Table’s 2017 Top 100 Restaurants in America, The 1770 House has an intimate dining room with antique wooden tables, high-back cushioned wicker chairs, and colorful oriental rug sand. The entrance is a book-lined lounge with a fireplace for warmth in the winter. Their outdoor seating is a garden patio, beautiful for when the sun is out. The Spicy Montauk Fluke Tartare is a crowd favorite, which contains pickled cucumber, hijiki, wasabi tobiko, and radish. Guests can also head downstairs to their tavern for a more casual milieu, hearty pub fare, and a cocktail.
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