The utilitarian's guide to the Hamptons
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1. Jack's Stir Brew Coffee

8.5
146 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett, NY
Coffee Shop · 64 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: best iced cappucino

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2. Sagg Main Beach

8.7
1152 Sagg Main St, Sagaponack, NY
Beach · 6 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: On Monday nights in the summer they have "drum parties", which are rumored to be a lot of fun, but be sure to have a parking pass for Sagaponack. It's the locals way of keeping out the riffraff (me).

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3. Haven's Beach

7.9
Sag Harbor, NY
Beach · 3 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Best beach in the Hamptons for kids: easy parking ($10 day pass), no waves, jungle gym and swing sets, clean bathrooms and BBQ grills. Great views of the yachts in the harbor, too.

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4. The Lobster Roll Restaurant

8.2
1980 Montauk Hwy (btwn Dolphin Dr & Beaver St), Amagansett, NY
Seafood Restaurant · 111 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Very kid friendly. Among other things, they have a cabinet full of toys.

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5. Estia's Little Kitchen

7.8
1615 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, NY
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Ask for the homemade hot sauces. The red one is hotter than the green. Both go well with the breakfast burritos.

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6. Pizza Village

6.2
700 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY
Pizzeria · 12 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: If you arrive in Montauk after 8:00 all the wine stores are closed, but fear not, these guys sell small bottles of serviceable Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.

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7. La Fondita

7.7
74 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett, NY
Taco Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Tim S.Tim Shey: Call ahead with a phone order if you're taking home / to the beach and spend less time waiting. Food is great but they make it to order.

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8. Cyril's Fish House

2167 Montauk Hwy (on the Napeague Stretch), Amagansett, NY
Bar · 46 tips and reviews

DensDens: Absolute shitshow in the summer, but stop by anyway for a BBC w/ a floater. I reversed engineered the recipe to: blender, can of piña colada, half can of baileys, half can of rum, 2 bananas, ice Boom!

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9. Navy Beach Restaurant

7.7
16 Navy Rd (Shore Road), Montauk, NY
Seafood Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

Tonia R.Tonia Ries: there is a parking problem at this restaurant. If you decide to go, consider coming by bike ... and please drive safely and slowly along Navy Road, which is a very narrow road not built for the volu

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10. Ditch Plains Beach

9.1
Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY
Surf Spot · 33 tips and reviews

Jeff D.Jeff Davis: Use the eastern entrance between the breaks

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11. Bagel Buoy

6.7
3 Bay St (btw Division St & Rector St), Sag Harbor, NY
Bagel Shop · 14 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Great for beach-day rations: sandwiches, macaroni and other mayonnaise-based salads, etc.

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12. Il Capuccino

7.5
30 Madison St #PO1438, Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: This is where many of the year-rounders eat. Delicious and reliable old skool Italian food. The puttanesca is my favorite thing on the menu. Don't get scared away by the anchovies; they're very mild.

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13. Ditch Plains Beach

9.1
Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY
Surf Spot · 33 tips and reviews

Trey S.Trey Shelton: Forget the Ditch Witch. Hit up the Turf Truck by the surfer entrance for the best lobster rolls and radish salad.

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14. Moby Dicks

435 E Lake Dr, Montauk, NY
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Feels like one of those places for the in-the-know. Come for drinks, music, view and snacks, but not dinner (very limited menu).

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15. Cromer's Country Market

7.9
3500 Noyac Rd, Sag Harbor, NY
Deli · 12 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Cromer's fried chicken really rocks! Their meat selection, especially the parsley and cheese sausage, is of very good quality, too. Most East End restaurant get their meat here.

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16. Cromer's Country Market

7.9
3500 Noyac Rd, Sag Harbor, NY
Deli · 12 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Park with your car facing away from the store. On a busy day, it's nearly impossible to back out onto Noyac Rd.

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17. Estia's Little Kitchen

7.8
1615 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, NY
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Gretchen K.Gretchen Kloke: While you're waiting, check out their veggie and herb garden in back.

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18. Pierre's

8.1
2468 Main St, Bridgehampton, NY
French Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews
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19. Foster Memorial Beach (Long Beach)

8.6
Noyac-Long Beach Rd, Sag Harbor, NY
Beach · 7 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: For all you walkers/runners/bikers, the parking lot that runs parallel to the beach is almost exactly one mile long.

20. Espresso Italian Market & Grill

184 Division St, Sag Harbor, NY
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
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21. Napeague beach

7.5
Atlantic Drive (Shore Road), Amagansett, NY
Beach · 2 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: On busy weekends, this surf spot is a nice alternative to the crowded lineup at the Ditch. Waves tend to be slightly steeper than in Montauk.

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22. Cilantro's

5.6
138 Division St, Sag Harbor, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: One of the few non-pizza places in Sag that delivers.

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23. East Hampton House Resort

6.6
226 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY
Resort · 2 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: There are a few rooms (#121 is one) that are dramatically cheaper because they haven't been renovated. They're still very livable and arguably the best deals on hotel rooms in the Hamptons.

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24. Amagansett Farmers Market

6.2
367 Main St, Amagansett, NY
Farmers Market · 9 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: If you have young kids, check out the playhouses in the back.

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25. Luigi's Italian Specialties

7.2
199 Pantigo Rd (Hwy 27), East Hampton, NY
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Best take-to-the-beach food in East Hampton, and because of that, call your order in 20 minutes before you arrive. Otherwise pick-up is a production.

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26. Shagwong Restaurant

7.1
774 Main St, Montauk, NY
Pub · 35 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: In what feels like an unlikely place to find fine art, the walls are filled with original Peter Beard photos.

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27. Gin Beach

7.9
East Lake Dr, Montauk, NY
Beach · 3 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: An East Hampton parking pass is required to park here, so drop your ride in the lot for The Inlet Seafood Restaurant. Just don't take a good spot; the restaurant staff will notice.

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28. Sotto Sopra

6.9
231 Main St, Amagansett, NY
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Justin O.Justin Orgel: Fungi pizza. Veal Milanese. Order the second you are seated or after you read this tip. Welcome to the winner's circle.

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29. Schiavoni's Market

7.3
48 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
Grocery Store · 6 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: According to confirmed reports, the proper pronunciation is "Shi-vo-nee".

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30. Estia's Little Kitchen

7.8
1615 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor, NY
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: The name comes from "EST"ablished "I"n "A"magamsett.

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31. The Surf Lodge

7.4
183 S Edgemere St, Montauk, NY
Hotel · 88 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Yes, this place is crazy and many of the locals think its existence is a sign of the apocalypse, but Wednesdays at 6:00 they have children's-themes music and it's super cute.

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32. Pizza Place

2123 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, NY
Pizzeria · 4 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: They operate on the honor system, so try to remember what you ate so you can recount it correctly when you pay. (There's a special place in Hades for those purposefully deceive to save money.)

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33. Swallow East Restaurant

7.8
474 West Lake Drive, Montauk, NY
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Andy A.Andy Amendola: Straight up local joint. Live music on Sundays, place gets crazy

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34. Bostwick's Chowder House

8.2
277 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY
Seafood Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

Daniel L.Daniel L.: The ideal "I don't know where else to eat" place. Seafood heavy menu that's quick, ideal, and ready to go to the beach or picnic with you.

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35. Shagwong Restaurant

7.1
774 Main St, Montauk, NY
Pub · 35 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: This place literally never closes. Note the date this tip was left.

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36. Joni's

7.4
28 S Etna Ave, Montauk, NY
Sandwich Spot · 69 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: Before ordering, ask them if they have fresh fish. If yes, then order the fish burger.