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Boutique hotels

Hamptons Eating, drinking and dancing

Restaurants

(+1 631 324 6300)

Cittanuova

This bustling Milanese trattoria serves delectable Italian cuisine in a lively environment, that’s more than welcoming for pit-stop family lunches.

29 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937

+1 631 668 2410

Duryea’s Lobster Deck

You must sample the lobster salad roll and the clam chowder at this deckside family friendly dining den. Make a trip to the market to pick out fresh catches to cook up at home.

65 Tuthill Road, Montauk, NY 11954

+1 631 668 2872

East by Northeast

Pan-Asian fare and fresh local seafood is served at this favourite overlooking Fort Pond. Would you like your steak rare or medium well? Cook it yourself on the Japanese hot rock. Oenophiles should check out the stone wine room.

51 Edgemere Street , Montauk, NY 11954

+1 631 668 5574

Harvest on Fort Pond

If it’s sunny, grab a table outside by the herb and vegetable gardens. Seafood and inspired Italian dishes are carefully crafted by chef Jake Williams.

11 South Emery Street, Montauk, NY 11954

(+1 631 725 3388)

La Superica

Mountainous portions keep the crowds coming to this cheap, cheery Mexican restaurant in Sag Harbor. Slosh down your tacos and fajitas with a selection of frozen margaritas.

Long Island Avenue & Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(+1 631 287 5500)

Nello Summertimes

Be seen on the scene at the Hamptons’ most majestic outdoor dining experience. You’ll pay for the privilege (not even a shot will cost you less than $20) but if you want to track down the elite New Yorkers who’ve headed east, this is the place to earmark.

136 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968

(+1 631 324 3550)

Nick & Toni’s

This authentically imagined Tuscan farmhouse serves rustic fare sourced from the nearest farmers’ market, local fishermen or its own organic garden. It also has a mosaic-covered wood-burning oven helping the pizza production along nicely. And you might see Brad Pitt.

136 North Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

(+1 631 283 0704)

Red Bar Brasserie

Romantic revelry in a room that glows, this dining room feels like it’s part of your own personal mansion. Creamy white walls, hardwood floors, candlelight and potted palms – you couldn’t have done it more tastefully yourself.

210 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY 11968

(+1 631 283 1233)

Sant Ambroeus

This flashy Milanese import is another place for those with bucks to burn. Sit outside and search for celebrities over fresh gelato, decadent desserts and tinfuls of biscotti.

30 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968

(+1 631 283 0202)

Savanna’s

In the summer, the best seats in this timeless restaurant are under the columned canopy of the candlelit rose garden. The cosy corner table inside is another romantic spot for Gatsby types.

268 Elm Street, Southhampton, NY 11968

(+1 631 749 2001)

Sunset Beach Hotel Restaurant

Glamorous in the most casual way, you can eat kaftan-clad with sandy feet and oceanfront views at this beachside French bistro – only accessible by boat.

35 Shore Road, Shelter Island, Long Island, NY 11965

(+1 631 324 1770)

The 1770 House Restaurant

Contemporary American cuisine served up in intimate surroundings – a glowing fireplace, candlelit antique wooden tables and oriental rugs all create a cosy, homely ambience. For something a little more casual, go downstairs to the historical speakeasy tavern for a Tavern Burger.

143 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

(+1 631 725 7088)

The Beacon

Perfect for intimate open-air dining overlooking bobbing boats on the harbour, The Beacon is sister restaurant to the popular Red Bar Brasserie. The menu is made up of French-influenced American cuisine such as tuna tartare, moules frites and Beacon bouillabasse.

8 West Water Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(+1 631 324 5440)

The Living Room

Brought to the Hamptons by Swedish hotelier Jenny Ljungberg, the Maidstone Hotel’s restaurant serves up a Scandinavian-inspired menu including traditional Swedish raraka (potato cakes) and grilled Norwegian salmon. Inside, furnishings are antique and modern Swedish.

207 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

+1 631 668 2877

The Restaurant at Ruschmeyer’s

Ruschmeyer’s restaurant is helmed by the crew behind the NYC's Fat Radish. Local produce, fresh seafood and craft beer are on offer.

161 Second House Road, Montauk, NY 11954

(+1 631 668 3284)

The Restaurant at The Surf Lodge

For casual surfer-style in- or outdoor dining, head to the Surf Lodge’s restaurant in search of fresh seafood and seasonal local produce cooked up by chef Sam Talbot.

The Surf Lodge, 183 Edgemere Street, Montauk, NY 11954

Bars

+1 631 668 5992

Montauket

Jockey for one of the picnic tables out back and take in panoramic views of the Fort Pond Bay. This is hands-down one of the best places in town to catch a sunset.

88 Firestone Road , Montauk, NY 11954

+1 631 668 2877

The Electric Eel Disco

We love the vintage maritime cocktails, rocking DJs and nautical details at Ruschmeyer’s bar. Grown-up nocturnal party-seekers rejoice.

161 Second House Road, Montauk, NY 11954

(+1 646 619 1217)

The Lily Pond

Presuming you’ve made it past the ropes, lounge stylishly around the landscaped lawns, antique banquettes and outdoor sound-controlled cabanas.

44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton. NY

(+1 631 324 5440)

The Maidstone

This hotel bar manages to be utterly upscale but totally relaxing. Enjoy the calm as you consider the lengthy wine list.

207 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

Cafés

(+1 631 725 4433)

Espresso – The Little Italian Market

For any sandwich you can think of or make up, head here for some deli delights. Famed for its focaccia, the thin crust pizza is also pretty darned good. It gets very busy in the summer.

184 Division Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(+1 631 725 1045)

Estia Little Kitchen

This charming country cottage serves brilliant breakfasts and cosy dinners in simple style. No frills by day, glam levels are upped by nightfall.

1615 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor NY 11963

+1 631 668 3663

Joni’s

With a surfboard on the roof displaying the name, it’s hard to miss Joni’s at 9 Edison Drive. Make a pit stop here for coffee, smoothies and their much-loved breakfast burritos.

9 Edison Road, Montauk, NY 11954

+1 631 668 2439

Montauk Bake Shoppe

Locals get their morning coffee and house-made pastries at this quaint shop. Chicken curry empanadas and quiche Lorraine – made with bacon, onion and Swiss cheese – are on the menu for lunch.

29 The Plaza, Montauk, NY 11954

+1 631 668 9030

Naturally Good Foods and Café

Serving organic eats and freshly squeezed juices blends including carrot, kale, parsley and celery, this is a health nut hotspot. Our favourite sandwich is the ‘Veggie Walkabout’: a wrap packed with avocado, tomato, carrots, cabbage and sprouts with sesame vinaigrette dressing.

38 South Etna Avenue, Montauk, NY 11954

(+1 631 725 3636)

Provisions

Providing for the vegans and vegetarians, this is a natural food market and deli that serves up wholesome organic fare.

7 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

(+1 631 725 4433)

The Golden Pear

A Hamptons mini dynasty of its own, this is a Main Street staple in most hamlets. Look out for branches of this classic café in Bridgehampton, Southampton, East Hampton and Sag Harbor.

Southampton branch: 99 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968