The Hottest Hamptons Restaurant Reservations to Score Right Now

From buzzy new openings and waterfront spots to hard-to-get classics, these are the East End tables worth booking this summer.

The Hamptons dining scene is crowded in the best way right now: new hotel restaurants, revived village staples, waterfront openings and a few classic reservations that still draw the summer crowd. Some are brand-new, some are newly refreshed, and some are simply still impossible to ignore. Here’s where to book now.

Bridgehampton / Sagaponack

Nourish by The Roundtree (Bridgehampton)

Recently opened

203 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpk.

Wellness-focused dining with seasonal cooking and zero-proof drinks.

Nourish brings a lighter, more wellness-minded point of view to dining in Bridgehampton. It is a good pick for a fresh, thoughtful meal that still feels special enough for a summer night out.

Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House 

Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike

Seasonal farm-to-table dining in a polished hotel setting.

Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House remains one of Bridgehampton’s most reliable reservations for a grown-up Hamptons meal. The menu is seasonal, farm-to-table, and polished without feeling too stiff- a spot you don’t want to miss.

East Hampton 

Lion’s Nook

10 Main St

Opened early summer

Lion’s Nook recently opened in East Hampton Village at 10 Main Street, taking over the former Rowdy Hall space. The American tavern-style concept from Parioli Hospitality will focus on seasonal dishes, classic pub fare, and a year-round dining format anchored in a warm English pub aesthetic.

LDV at The Maidstone 

207 Main Street

Italian-inspired hotel dining, aperitivo, and East Hampton polish.

LDV at The Maidstone brings a la dolce vita feel to one of East Hampton’s most recognizable inns. It is good for aperitivo, dinner, cocktails, and a little village people-watching.

Swifty’s at The Hedges 

74 James Lane

Classic American dining with an old-school society feel.

Swifty’s brings Upper East Side and Palm Beach energy to East Hampton. It is less about trend-chasing and more about the crowd, the setting, and the classic reservation.

Montauk

Barlume Beach

435 E Lake Drive

Recently opened

Mediterranean dining, beach-club energy and Montauk Harbor views.

Barlume Beach is now open as a full-scale hospitality concept combining a boutique hotel, beach club, and waterfront restaurant along Lake Montauk, marking one of the season’s largest new openings.

Alba Spiaggia at Montauk Yacht Club

32 Star Island Rd

Recently opened

Waterfront Italian dining with seafood, handmade pastas and wood-fired pizza.

Alba Spiaggia is now open for the season at Montauk Yacht Club, bringing a coastal Italian waterfront restaurant experience with crudos, handmade pastas, and dockside dining.

Talya

148 S Emerson Ave

Recently opened

Greek beachside dining with seafood, kebabs, and Mediterranean plates.

Talya is now open for summer 2026, returning over Memorial Day weekend with its Mediterranean-inspired waterfront menu, cocktails, and a late-night lounge format that transitions from dining into nightlife programming.

Chelsea Living Room at Dune Lounge

Gurney’s Montauk, 290 Old Montauk Highway

Cocktails, caviar, small plates, and late-night music.

Chelsea Living Room brings a swanky cocktail-and-small-plates residency to Gurney’s Dune Lounge, with ocean views, martinis, caviar moments, and live music/DJ programming.

Sag Harbor

Zagara at Faraway Sag Harbor

Opened June 11 | Sag Harbor

31 W Water St

Amalfi-inspired coastal Italian dining on the harbor.

Zagara is the restaurant inside Faraway Sag Harbor, bringing Amalfi Coast influence, seafood, pasta, and a dressed-up waterfront feel to the village. It is the kind of reservation that feels made for a golden-hour dinner.

Miracle

9 Main St.

Modern American dining with local roots.

Modern American bistro focused on seasonal cooking and elevated comfort food. Now open for lunch, dinner, and brunch. It feels polished without trying too hard — exactly what Sag Harbor does well.

Babes Diner & Supper Club

Recently opened

51 Division St.

A tiny retro diner with major word-of-mouth buzz.

Recently opened, Babe’s Diner brings a polished, nostalgic spin to Sag Harbor’s casual dining scene, serving all-day classics with better ingredients and easy charm. The perfect stop made for coffee, breakfast, burgers, or a quick bite between shopping and summer plans.

Le Bilboquet 

1 Long Wharf

French bistro energy, waterfront dining, and a see-and-be-seen crowd.

Le Bilboquet is still one of Sag Harbor’s hottest, most social reservations. Go for the waterfront setting, French bistro staples, people-watching, and the reservation flex; your night here is truly one to remember.

The Beacon

8 West Water Street

Sunset views, harbor dining, and classic summer atmosphere.

The Beacon remains one of Sag Harbor’s most sought-after summer reservations, thanks to its harbor views, easy coastal menu, and golden-hour energy. Book a sunset table if you can — that’s the move.

Southampton

Maison Close

Opened June 11, 2026

281 Country Rd. 39A

French Riviera-inspired dining and nightlife at The Capri Hotel.

Maison Close brings its Soho party-dining energy to Southampton with a polished, poolside setting and a menu built around seafood, cocktails, and French Riviera mood. Go when dinner might turn into a longer night.

Sirene

Recently opened

15 Prospect Street

Mediterranean chophouse with steaks, seafood, cocktails and late-night energy.

Sirene brings a polished Mediterranean chophouse feel to Southampton, with steaks, seafood, mezze, cocktails and late-night energy. It’s a dressed-up new dinner spot for summer nights out East.

Water Mill

Calissa 

1020 Montauk Highway

Greek dining, cocktails, DJs and a full Hamptons scene

The Water Mill Greek spot has the full Hamptons formula: big Mediterranean dishes, flowing wine, late-night drinks, DJs, dancing and a crowd that actually wants to stay past dinner. Go for the food, but know that the real draw is the scene — this is where a reservation can turn into your entire night.