The Ultimate Resy Guide to the Hamptons

Outdoor Dining

Casual fare, waterfront vistas, and DJ sets come together at Bounce Beach, which took over the location of infamous beach bar The Sloppy Tuna. Get there early and order your frosé on the double as the crowds are ever-growing or, arrive late (after 10 p.m.) on Saturdays and Sunday for the full club experience.

Date Night

At the Water Mill outpost of Manhattan’s acclaimed Kissaki, grab a seat at the bar and let the chef take the wheel with the 14-course dinner omakase ($115). The classic futomaki is a worthy add-on, and be sure to start with their Shiokaze cocktail, combining mezcal and sake. End with one of the chiffon cakes courtesy of Taste Crème Bakery in Long Island City.

The wood-burning oven and grill are a focal point of the cuisine at this year-round Sag Harbor bistro. Order accordingly: Don’t miss the grilled whole branzino or lunch-only wood-fired pizzas. To start, get a half-dozen Montauk Pearls and their wood-roasted cauliflower served with spicy Long Island grapes, yogurt, and Aleppo pepper.

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.

Group Dining

For a dependable crowd-pleaser (particularly when it comes to younger diners) look no further than Serafina. They may not be reinventing the wheel, but their lobster ravioli and veal scaloppine always hit the spot. On the way out, stock your pantry with their homemade pesto and Bolognese sauces, and their proprietary pizza kit.

Though the sushi at this clubby and chic Kissaki spin-off is unimpeachable, you’ll want to pay special attention to the appetizers (think: salmon crispy rice), robata-grilled dishes, and their craft cocktail program. Score a seat at the expansive outdoor patio and, if you’re so inclined (and dining en masse), consider diving into the “O After Dinner” bottle service experience.

Rosie’s is just the kind of full-service operation you want at your disposal come summertime. Open daily starting Memorial Day weekend, this casual, vegetable-forward spot offers coffee and pastries starting at 8 a.m. followed by “blunch,” happy hour, dinner, and a full bar. Feel virtuous and satisfied with the kale Caesar topped with boquerones and anchovy-yogurt dressing.

Elevated gastropub fare is the order of the day at this New American spot, which recently took over the historic John Duck’s Restaurant space. Their indulgent brunch menu, bar area, and arcade games are the main draws. For a crowd, consider sampling their three varieties of chicken wings: O.G. Buffalo Style, Korean BBQ, and Caribbean Chili-Coconut with an order of pork belly arepas.

Chef Eric Miller, also behind local favorite Bay Kitchen Bar, puts forth a lively menu of standout Mexican dishes, perfect for sharing with a group. Don’t sleep on anything from the raw bar, and do consider splurging on the clambake for two.

Greek flavors and ingredients shine at this welcoming restaurant from Chris Boudouris and Sofia Crokos. Can’t miss dishes include the Streidia, Montauk pearl oysters with assyrtiko mignonette, and paidakia arniou, slow-roasted lamb ribs glazed in Greek cherry preserves and Greek honey. The restaurant also has “Midnight Mezzes” and “DJ Sundays” from 10 p.m to midnight.

Should you find yourself out on Shelter Island, consider stopping by this new restaurant, opening in early August, with reservations starting on August 11. The cooking here is a nod to Provence: think scallop crudo with buttermilk, pepita, and lime; handmade pastas; and grilled striped bass with a spicy peperonata, Picholine olives, and lemon kissed by the fire from the restaurant’s wood-burning hearth. The wine list leans to the Old World, and the cocktails are classic.