It’s getting warm in the city, somewhat unbearably so… And if you’re already planning your city escape, let this be your seasonal guide to what’s open and new, whether you’re looking for waterside dining, group happy hours, or our favorite tables for two. Bookmark this page for all your summer adventures. Toes in the sand, right this way.
Le Bilboquet Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor
Resy’s Pro Tip: What happens when a French Upper East Side institution goes to the Hamptons? You get a St. Tropez vibe, a legendary Cajun chicken, and waterside views, best enjoyed with a dozen oysters at hand.
Sel Rrose - Montauk
Montauk
Resy’s Pro Tip: You’re here for two things and two things only: oysters and cocktails, preferably after a day spent on Montauk’s unrivaled white sand beaches, mere steps away.
Dockers Waterside Marina & Restaurant
The Hamptons
Resy’s Pro Tip: A trusted Dune Road gem for over three decades, Dockers has one of the most enviable dining setups right on the water. This is the place for lobster bakes and shellfish platters, but if you’re looking for something more beachy and fun, head to their food truck.
The Surf Lodge
Montauk
Resy’s Pro Tip: This may be Montauk’s ultimate beachside hangout, where seafood is plucked straight from fishing boats lining the Montauk harbor and where you’ll most definitely want to bring a crew.
The Beacon
Sag Harbor
Resy’s Pro Tip: There’s no better place to take in the sunset and the sprawling Sag Harbor Bay than perched atop a yacht club at the Beacon. Don’t miss the sunset dinners, a $75 pick-your-own two-course dinner of their best hits.
Il Buco Al Mare
Amagansett
Resy’s Pro Tip: When the Il Buco team heads to Amagansett, you know you’re in for a treat: local seafood finished in a wood-fired oven, tinned fish straight out of the Iberian Peninsula, and a bunch of next-door produce spruced up by chef Justin Smillie.
Nick & Toni's
East Hampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: If you can swing a table on the porch, do it (get that outdoors booking slot!). There’s nothing quite like a plate of pasta al fresco at this Tuscan-inspired, see-or-be-seen staple.
Stone Creek Inn
The Hamptons
Resy’s Pro Tip: A table outdoors is the way to go at this East Quogue standby. Stone Creek Inn brings out the romance with string lights, tents, top-notch service, and an impeccable French-leaning menu.
Pierre's
Bridgehampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: Dress up — Pierre’s is home to one well-heeled crowd imbibing in dirty martinis and a sensational, seafood-heavy menu that looks to coastal France. Do plan your meal around Pierre’s daily specials — a.k.a. don’t miss paella Saturdays.
East Hampton Grill
East Hampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: Leave it to the Hillstone group to create a beloved East Hampton staple. The high-end tavern does everything right, from unparalleled service to perfectly executed cocktails, rosemary buttermilk biscuits included.
Elaia Estiatorio
Hamptons
Resy’s Pro Tip: This is yia-yia comfort food at its best. Get the lamb chops or the kotopoulo psito (a non-negotiable roasted chicken with melty lemon potatoes) and do delve into the Greek wines on offer for a more casual, but just as special, date night option.
Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House
Bridgehampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: A seasonal, vegetable-forward Jean-Georges meal in a 19th century mansion surrounded by its one-acre farm? The bucolic estate at Topping Rose House is something else.
Wolffer Kitchen Amagansett
Amagansett
Resy’s Pro Tip: As a vineyard-operated project, Wölffer is the place to indulge in summer’s official pink-hued wine — rosé-inspired cuisine and all — amid a pretty dining room (turquoise walls, floral banquettes) or a stellar garden setup.
Armin & Judy
Bridgehampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: As Bridgehampton’s best-kept bakery — we’re talking next-level baguettes, croissants, and quiches, among others — Armin & Judy is perfect for picnic goods on the fly or a leisurely meal where the handmade pasta shines.
Union Sushi & Steak
Southampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: This is surf and turf on another level. Throw in award-winning chefs, dry-aged steak, warm service, and craveable rolls (don’t miss the eponymous Union roll, with lobster and skirt steak), and know you have a winner.
Highway Restaurant
East Hampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: From the minds that brought the city Charlie Bird and Shuko comes Highway, a bona fide crowd-pleaser with a global menu ranging from Korean chicken buns and Peking duck to pasta and a cheeseburger that can’t be beat.
Fresno
East Hampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: The landscaped patio is the place to be. Order some hummus for the table and know that the baguettes are always baked fresh on the daily.
South Edison
Montauk
Resy’s Pro Tip: Those who know head to South Edison for a post-beach meal, where the octopus tacos reign supreme. Don’t sleep on the duck fat fries either.
Main Street Tavern
Main Street
Resy’s Pro Tip: True to its name, Main Street Tavern is posted right on Amagansett’s main thoroughfare, and is the best place for a group of friends to dive into tavern plates and summer cocktails. Do book the beer garden tables.
Southampton Social Club
Southampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: High-energy vibes and live DJ sets are this nightlife hub’s promise, whether you sit indoors under glowing chandeliers or out in the beach-style cabanas. Note: The premise is now a COVID-19 vaccinated only venue.
Union Burger Bar
Southampton
Resy’s Pro Tip: You’re going to want to stop by during happy hour, Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., for $5 beers and one beautifully stacked burger. Milkshake optional.
