Jd’s guidebook to the Hampties
Food scene
Easily the best breakfast in the hamptons - I recommend you make a res in advance if you're coming on the weekend - Pro tip check the special menu
50 locals recommend
The Hampton Maid
259 E Montauk HwyEasily the best breakfast in the hamptons - I recommend you make a res in advance if you're coming on the weekend - Pro tip check the special menu
notorious amongst new yorkerz for having snobby staff this is an unassuming iced coffee and bfast spot that hits just right if you're not going to the maid - pro tip - bfast tacos here are fuego
also don't come here looking hungover because you're probs going to run into someone you know ok
28 locals recommend
Hampton Coffee Company
869 Montauk Hwynotorious amongst new yorkerz for having snobby staff this is an unassuming iced coffee and bfast spot that hits just right if you're not going to the maid - pro tip - bfast tacos here are fuego
also don't come here looking hungover because you're probs going to run into someone you know ok
Cowfish is fuego - it makes the food at surf lodge look like mcdonalds and is an amazing spot to catch the sunset with a cocktail and your boo thang - PRO TIP - Take the boat from their sister establishment Rumba called the RUMBARGE for a great time!
201 locals recommend
Cowfish
258 E Montauk HwyCowfish is fuego - it makes the food at surf lodge look like mcdonalds and is an amazing spot to catch the sunset with a cocktail and your boo thang - PRO TIP - Take the boat from their sister establishment Rumba called the RUMBARGE for a great time!
Fughetaboutit! this place is basically satriale's and home to a very solid slice of pizza or a great spot to grab some meat for the grill back at the air b and b
31 locals recommend
Scotto's Pork Store
25 W Montauk HwyFughetaboutit! this place is basically satriale's and home to a very solid slice of pizza or a great spot to grab some meat for the grill back at the air b and b
Propel yourself into 1950's americana at Francesca's - a very solid slice and even better ice cream
51 locals recommend
Francesca's
9 Ponquogue AvePropel yourself into 1950's americana at Francesca's - a very solid slice and even better ice cream
v ritzy spot - collared shirts for da boys and cocktail dresses for the girls, this is one of the fanciest spots in the hampties - a place to see and be seen (spending $60 on a steak)
36 locals recommend
75 Main
75 Main Stv ritzy spot - collared shirts for da boys and cocktail dresses for the girls, this is one of the fanciest spots in the hampties - a place to see and be seen (spending $60 on a steak)
fire rum bar with a free boat ride to their sistah establishment cowfish
159 locals recommend
RUMBA Inspired Island Cuisine & Rum Bar
43 Canoe Place Rdfire rum bar with a free boat ride to their sistah establishment cowfish
R.AIRE at The Hampton Maid
259 East Montauk Highwaythe nicest closest dining experience - dress fancy!
I know its far, but this is the nicest farm stand you'll ever visit, it makes whole foods look like publix
95 locals recommend
Round Swamp Farm
184 County Rd 40I know its far, but this is the nicest farm stand you'll ever visit, it makes whole foods look like publix
I know east hampton is far, but i really cant write this guide without including this spot - my fav lobster roll in the hampties
112 locals recommend
Bostwick's Chowder House
277 Pantigo RoadI know east hampton is far, but i really cant write this guide without including this spot - my fav lobster roll in the hampties
with both a stunning brunch + dinner menu barons cove offers some fine dining and a happening + mature cocktail scene year round
The Restaurant at Baron's Cove
31 W Water Stwith both a stunning brunch + dinner menu barons cove offers some fine dining and a happening + mature cocktail scene year round
the best bagel you can find this far from nyc
expect a long line on the weekends and lots of girls in lulu lemon + aviator nation.
pro tip - call ahead to pickup and flagels are the move
45 locals recommend
Goldberg's Famous Bagels
801 County Rd 39the best bagel you can find this far from nyc
expect a long line on the weekends and lots of girls in lulu lemon + aviator nation.
pro tip - call ahead to pickup and flagels are the move
alright girlies, dress cute, and get ready for some very "story worthy" brunch dishes over some delicious cocktails
def make a res in advance
47 locals recommend
Topping Rose House
1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpikealright girlies, dress cute, and get ready for some very "story worthy" brunch dishes over some delicious cocktails
def make a res in advance
I'm putting this place on the list because its walking distance to the air b and b, its a good, close easy option with a perty view
69 locals recommend
Edgewater Restaurant
295 E Montauk HwyI'm putting this place on the list because its walking distance to the air b and b, its a good, close easy option with a perty view
Milk Pail
1346 Montauk Hwyhas the best cookies and pies ever!
Canal Cafe
a fun place for a casual lunch or sunset drinks at a reasonable price that’s close by
This is in Riverhead so it’s def not the hamptons but If you’re headed west and this is on your way I recommend stopping here. This place is unreal.
8 locals recommend
FUNCHOS certified tacologist
1156 W Main StThis is in Riverhead so it’s def not the hamptons but If you’re headed west and this is on your way I recommend stopping here. This place is unreal.
pretty fire 🔥 sushi 🍣 definitely on the higher end of the price points and def a scene to see and be seen.
Kissaki Sushi
pretty fire 🔥 sushi 🍣 definitely on the higher end of the price points and def a scene to see and be seen.
I’d say this is the cow fish of west Hanpton? It’s definitely a very nice restaurant on dune road in Weathampton which is a gorgeous drive. Good for a fancier dinner or upscale drinks for sunset
104 locals recommend
Oakland's Restaurant & Marina
373 Dune RdI’d say this is the cow fish of west Hanpton? It’s definitely a very nice restaurant on dune road in Weathampton which is a gorgeous drive. Good for a fancier dinner or upscale drinks for sunset
Def a fancier spot on the menu. Much better than 75 main tbh. Older scene. One of the better restaurants out east.
T Bar Southampton
Def a fancier spot on the menu. Much better than 75 main tbh. Older scene. One of the better restaurants out east.
Beaches
Honestly, my favorite beach in the hamptons, equally tranquil at both sunset and during daytime - there's a fee to park there for the day or you can uber
140 locals recommend
Ponquogue Beach
280 Dune RoadHonestly, my favorite beach in the hamptons, equally tranquil at both sunset and during daytime - there's a fee to park there for the day or you can uber
Coopers beach is the fancier beach close by the air b and b, more of the who's who of southampton, same deal, day pass to park, free if you want to uber
112 locals recommend
Cooper's Beach, Southampton
268 Meadow LnCoopers beach is the fancier beach close by the air b and b, more of the who's who of southampton, same deal, day pass to park, free if you want to uber
Fun going out spots! (that are not montauk)
fun stuff to do for people looking to go out and not go all the way to mtk
Social is definitely the most happening place to party that ISN'T montauk, this is 10 minutes from the AIr B and B and is a good spot to meet that special someone - Pro TIP - avoid the line and cover and have dinner there
55 locals recommend
Southampton Social Club
256 Elm StSocial is definitely the most happening place to party that ISN'T montauk, this is 10 minutes from the AIr B and B and is a good spot to meet that special someone - Pro TIP - avoid the line and cover and have dinner there
Definitely the spot to go if you're trying to meet a zaddy (rich older guy) expensive drinks, happening bar scene
40 locals recommend
Le Bilboquet
1 Long WharfDefinitely the spot to go if you're trying to meet a zaddy (rich older guy) expensive drinks, happening bar scene
while an absolute schlep to get to, the sunset beach hotel gives st tropez on long island and is a great place to meet a sugar daddy with a boat
saturday evening + lunch scene is a vibe for sure but sundays in july and august after lunch are where the real who's who come out to play
in order to get here you need to drive to north haven, get on the ferry to sunset - or if you're ubering you will need to contact the shelter island taxi company to leave
93 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Shore Rdwhile an absolute schlep to get to, the sunset beach hotel gives st tropez on long island and is a great place to meet a sugar daddy with a boat
saturday evening + lunch scene is a vibe for sure but sundays in july and august after lunch are where the real who's who come out to play
in order to get here you need to drive to north haven, get on the ferry to sunset - or if you're ubering you will need to contact the shelter island taxi company to leave
I LOVE talkhouse, and i will never not love talkhouse, if you're not trying go all the way to montauk and you don't want to do social both nights i recommend talk! great live music and killer party
136 locals recommend
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main StI LOVE talkhouse, and i will never not love talkhouse, if you're not trying go all the way to montauk and you don't want to do social both nights i recommend talk! great live music and killer party
I know this is a restaurant but honestly the vibes here are immaculate and the food is only OK so i'm putting it on the GOING out category, if you're looking for a fun drinks + dinner scene without going to mtk this is it people
Pro tip - call it "Calissy" - its cuter dont you think?
14 locals recommend
Calissa
1020 Montauk HighwayI know this is a restaurant but honestly the vibes here are immaculate and the food is only OK so i'm putting it on the GOING out category, if you're looking for a fun drinks + dinner scene without going to mtk this is it people
Pro tip - call it "Calissy" - its cuter dont you think?
Beach Bar
58 Foster Avecheaper drinks, more of a local crowd than social
John scott's is the go to spot for the kids who's parent's bought places in west hampton and quouge - fun dive bar right on dune road - good spot for college kids + post college kids
47 locals recommend
John Scott's Surf Shack
540 Dune RdJohn scott's is the go to spot for the kids who's parent's bought places in west hampton and quouge - fun dive bar right on dune road - good spot for college kids + post college kids
this is more of a local spot and is especially fun not during the summer
37 locals recommend
Southampton Publick House
62 Jobs Lnthis is more of a local spot and is especially fun not during the summer
murf's is an unassuming dive bar in sag, def some fun - drinks on the cheaper side
14 locals recommend
Murf’s Backstreet Tavern
64 Division Stmurf's is an unassuming dive bar in sag, def some fun - drinks on the cheaper side
Neighborhoods
I freaking love sag harbor, its definitely the cutest town in the hampties if you haven't been, and i dont care if you're here with kids, the girlies, your bae or whatever, sag harbor is alot of fun.
fun stuff:
196 locals recommend
Sag Harbor
I freaking love sag harbor, its definitely the cutest town in the hampties if you haven't been, and i dont care if you're here with kids, the girlies, your bae or whatever, sag harbor is alot of fun.
fun stuff:
Village of Southampton
23 Main Stbest area for strolling and shopping
Montauk Recs
surflodge aka SLODGE is probs the bougiest and most overrated establishment on the east end, but we love it anyway, dress your best and have a plan on how you're going to get in
PRO TIP - make a dinner res and hide in the bathroom if they start kicking people out
128 locals recommend
The Surf Lodge
183 Edgemere Stsurflodge aka SLODGE is probs the bougiest and most overrated establishment on the east end, but we love it anyway, dress your best and have a plan on how you're going to get in
PRO TIP - make a dinner res and hide in the bathroom if they start kicking people out
i freaking love crows nest, if you're planning on spending the day out in mtk this is the perfect place to do cocktail sunsets, food is ok too
94 locals recommend
The Crow's Nest
4 Old West Lake Dri freaking love crows nest, if you're planning on spending the day out in mtk this is the perfect place to do cocktail sunsets, food is ok too
i Personally, am not sure why you would want to visit this place over talkhouse, but this is the diviest bar in mtk - rip liars saloon
9 locals recommend
Memory Motel & Bar
692 Montauk Hwyi Personally, am not sure why you would want to visit this place over talkhouse, but this is the diviest bar in mtk - rip liars saloon
the most unassuming and fun bar in mtk that you dont have to wait in a long line to get into or pay first years college tuition
16 locals recommend
The Point Bar & Grill
697 Montauk Hwythe most unassuming and fun bar in mtk that you dont have to wait in a long line to get into or pay first years college tuition
TT's just opened in 2022 and has stirred up quite the buzz, great tacos, great drinks, and good dancing - much easier door then surf
7 locals recommend
TTs Montauk
466 West Lake DriveTT's just opened in 2022 and has stirred up quite the buzz, great tacos, great drinks, and good dancing - much easier door then surf
the fire pit at gurneys is an amazing spot to have drinks with some friends, not the easiest to get into because its a favorite amongst celebs staying there (I saw Melissa gorga there in 2021)
56 locals recommend
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
290 Old Montauk Hwythe fire pit at gurneys is an amazing spot to have drinks with some friends, not the easiest to get into because its a favorite amongst celebs staying there (I saw Melissa gorga there in 2021)
i mean look if you're already going all the way to mtk you better grab that $100 lobster cobb - how is anyone going to know you went to montauk if you dont insta story that??
77 locals recommend
Duryea's Lobster Deck
65 Tuthill Rdi mean look if you're already going all the way to mtk you better grab that $100 lobster cobb - how is anyone going to know you went to montauk if you dont insta story that??
i'm personally a big grey lady guy and the foods not so bad either, a good alternative to surf / bounce if you're trying to have a big night out and tables are cheap if you're with a big group
pro tip - make friends with the bouncers - the bathroom situation is sus
Grey Lady Montauk
440 W Lake Dri'm personally a big grey lady guy and the foods not so bad either, a good alternative to surf / bounce if you're trying to have a big night out and tables are cheap if you're with a big group
pro tip - make friends with the bouncers - the bathroom situation is sus
vineyards
def the bougiest vineyard on the list - dress to impress while you drink roseallday
277 locals recommend
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
139 Sagg Rddef the bougiest vineyard on the list - dress to impress while you drink roseallday
Macari Vineyards
150 Bergen Aveone of the most renowned wineries on the north fork
Culture
one of the best art museums on the east end - a must check out for the artistically inclined
263 locals recommend
Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk Hwyone of the best art museums on the east end - a must check out for the artistically inclined
Tate's Bake Shop
43 N Sea Rdcookie shops are full of culture
There is a giant duck 🦆 in Flanders. If you’re headed west you need to see the duck people!!
32 locals recommend
The Big Duck
1012 New York 24There is a giant duck 🦆 in Flanders. If you’re headed west you need to see the duck people!!