The Best Restaurants in the Hamptons

The Hamptons continues to offer a diverse dining scene centered on fresh seafood, locally sourced produce and restaurants that combine food with distinctive settings. Eater NY has compiled a guide to standout restaurants across the region for visitors and locals looking for places to dine during the summer season.

Dining Across the Hamptons

The guide features restaurants across the East End, covering a range of dining experiences from intimate settings to destinations known for scenic waterfront locations and sunset views.

Fresh seafood and local produce remain central to the Hamptons dining experience, reflecting the region's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding farms.

Popular Restaurants and Local Favorites

Among the restaurants represented in the Hamptons dining scene are Nick & Toni's in East Hampton, Bostwick's Chowder House, Bell & Anchor in Sag Harbor and Bistro Ete in Water Mill.

The area also includes waterfront and destination restaurants such as Sundays On The Bay in Hampton Bays and Camp Rubirosa in East Hampton.

A Summer Dining Destination

The Hamptons' restaurant scene is particularly active during the summer, when visitors arrive for the region's beaches, coastal communities and seasonal attractions. Eater's guide provides a selection of restaurants designed to help diners navigate the area's extensive culinary offerings.

The region's dining options range from seafood-focused restaurants and casual establishments to upscale destinations, giving visitors a variety of choices throughout East Hampton, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk and surrounding communities.

New Restaurants Add to the 2026 Dining Scene

The Hamptons restaurant landscape is also changing during the 2026 summer season, with new restaurants, returning establishments and updated concepts joining the area's dining scene. Eater NY reported that new spots include casual taverns and seafood destinations, while some established restaurants have changed ownership or are preparing to reopen under new operators.