The Resy Guide to Outdoor Dining in the Hamptons

That’s right, Mario Carbone and his Major Food Group have brought the ritz and the glitz of Carbone straight to Southampton, where a $125 per person family-style dinner includes the restaurant’s famous spicy rigatoni and meatballs, among other red-sauce hits. Make a Resy Wednesday through Sunday for patio dining.

The porch at Nick & Toni’s will make you feel about as close to the Hamptons idyll as possible. The East Hampton institution is known for its Mediterranean-tinged, rustic Northern Italian cuisine, and a meal there is best enjoyed out in the fresh air, with a bottle of chilled sparkling on the side. Reserve the porch or get takeout and kitchen essentials Wednesday through Monday.

Smack dab between East Hampton and Amagansett, you’ll find an al fresco paradise where lush gardens, twinkly lights, and picnic tables prevail. Consider Moby’s the place for wood-fired pizzas, saucy pastas, and seasonal vegetables — think summer squash, sunburst peppers, and the like — Wednesday through Monday. Picnic boxes and curbside pickup are available for those simply passing by.

The Hamptons’ destination for all yia-yia comfort foods has reopened for outdoor dining Tuesday through Sunday with its full Greek lineup, from tzatziki to gyros to Greek-style fries. Call 631-613-6469 to reserve your table.

Take everything you love in a roadside seafood shack and put it in Montauk; what do you get? You get the Grey Lady. Grab a seat at one of their sun-drenched patio tables Wednesday through Sunday, and order a round of oysters on the half shell, Jonah crab tostadas, and lobster rolls, with one large spicy watermelon margarita, for good measure.

Down in East Hampton, veteran restaurateurs David Loewenberg and Michael Nolan are holding down the neighborhood with comforting yet polished plates. Think green garbanzo and jalapeño-lime hummus, EVOO-poached halibut, and baguettes baked fresh on the daily. Reserve same day (or get it all to-go) Thursday through Tuesday.

Over in Bridgehampton, Jean-Georges and executive chef Emily Giauque cook to the tune of the seasons, using produce grown right on the restaurant’s one-acre farm. Make a Resy for a poolside table or for an outdoors one within a bucolic setting right on the grounds, and do order fish — Topping Rose House buys the best from local fishmongers.

A trusted Dune Road gem for over 30 years, Dockers offers one of the most enviable waterside dining experiences around. Enjoy summertime favorites like shellfish platters, crispy calamari, and a proper lobster bake right on the water, Tuesday through Sunday. Pro tip: Catch their beachy food truck setup here.

Amagansett’s newest addition has unveiled its beer garden for open-air dining. Here, expect all-American, tavern-style plates (wings, steak sandwich, lobster rolls) executed by a duo of veteran chefs. Make a Resy for the shrubbery-lined space, Thursday through Monday.

There’s no better place to take in the sprawling view of Sag Harbor Bay than perched atop a yacht club at The Beacon. The 20-year-plus stalwart is offering sunset dinners — a pick-your-own two-course dinner comprised of their best hits — Wednesday through Sunday. Prefer the regular à la carte menu? Get it to-go.

Consider that Wölffer Kitchen is a vineyard-operated project, and know you must order rosé. The Wölffer Estate prides itself on its pink bottles, and the menu follows suit with summery dishes aplenty. Sit out in the sun and clink to a dinner well done.

At this beautiful Sag Harbor hotel, outdoor dining is done under the shade of a parasol, a stone’s throw from the crashing waves. Baron’s Cove doles out the classics of American dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a roster of Hamptons farmers, fishermen, and artisans supplementing the exceptional goods.

At this Montauk Village mainstay, cocktails by the liter and Roman-style pizzas are your summertime dynamic duo. Veer towards the classic with an impeccable, fresh-from-the-oven margherita, or dive into the niche with the Pizza di Tonno (sashimi-grade tuna, goat cheese, arugula, mango, and Japanese radish). Patio lounge or lawn cabana seating is up to you.

Southampton Social Club has moved its high-energy fine dining vision to its manicured gardens, where South Beach-style cabanas and an outdoor fire pit await. In the kitchen, chef Scott Kampf presents a lineup of crowd-pleasing plates, like lobster rolls on toasted mini-croissants, sushi rolls, and homemade funnel fries.