Destination: The Hamptons
By Katie Heffernan, City Editor
Know exactly where to go with the ultimate Hamptons guide: sceney East Hampton restaurants, Southampton nightclubs, low-key Montauk spots, Sag Harbor musts and West Hampton destinations.
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Hampton Main Beach
Ocean Ave, East Hampton, NY
Life's not just a beach--it's an entire social scene in the Hamptons. -
W Scott Cameron Beach
425 Dune Rd, Bridgehampton, NY
A scenic destination for local beachgoers and their friends. -
Trata East
1020 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY
A chic Greek eatery in Water Mill follows its Manhattan location's success with traditional fare and more than 100 vintages. -
The Laundry
341 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY
This East Hampton classic's New American menu has been keeping regulars coming for a quarter century. -
Della Femina
99 N Main St, East Hampton, NY
A sceney Hamptons spot with genuinely good Italian food incorporates exotic flavors into local staples, as with the spicy Montauk fluke tartare with wasabi tobiko. -
Turtle Crossing
221 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY
Toned-down Hamptons setting for down-home barbecue. -
Huntting Inn
94 Main St, East Hampton, NY
Expansive, historic inn and grounds in East Hampton Village. -
East Hampton Inn
488 Montauk Hwy, East Hampton, NY
A jacuzzi suite doesn't sound so bad.
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Coopers Beach
268 Meadow Ln, Southampton, NY
Five-hundred feet of beach on the Atlantic Ocean. -
Red Bar Brasserie
210 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY
An Old South setting and modern home-style cooking keep this place buzzing year-round. -
Pink Elephant
281 County Rd 39A, Southampton, NY
A rousing house club from the big city brings its signature aphrodisiacs to the beach. -
Southampton Inn
91 Hill St, Southampton, NY
Plenty to do here on five acres of beautifully manicured grounds and nearby with antique shops, galleries, wineries and beaches all within reasonable distance.
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Hither Hills State Park
Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY
Roll out your sleeping bag and wander the dunes at this Hamptons sanctuary. -
Harvest at Fort Pond
11 S Emory St, Montauk, NY
A sprawling Montauk classic with hearty portions and a wide following. -
Duryea's Lobster Deck
65 Tuthill Rd, Montauk, NY
Fresh seafood that's coupled with Montauk's best waterfront view. -
John's Drive-In
695 Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY
An throwback diner worn in with local love for the homemade shakes and hamburgers. -
The Lakeside
183 S Edgemere St, Montauk, NY
The beach bum's pub, with room to dance and drink and a patio overlooking Fort Pond. -
Royal Atlantic Beach Resort
S Edgemere St, Montauk, NY
A motel hybrid on the laid-back Montauk shore conducive to family vacation stays. -
Harborside Motel
371 W Lake Dr, Montauk, NY
An accommodating bargain motel nestled away from Montauk's main stretch.
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Sunset Beach
37 Shore Rd, Shelter Isle HTS, NY
The sunset over Shelter Island Bay steals the spotlight from stiletto-clad socialites at this outdoor bistro. -
Vine Street Cafe
41 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY
Fresh, simple fare attracts a devoted crowd to this hideaway. -
Sen
23 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
A popular Hamptons' sushi spot puts the emphasis on the freshness of its fish and the creativity of its rolls. -
Cigar Bar
2 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
This miniature lounge is one of the last bastions for smokers out east. -
The American Hotel
Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
An historic maritime inn serving contemporary American fare and celestial wines. -
Inn at Baron's Cove
31 W Water St, Sag Harbor, NY
Clean, efficiency-style units with a sunny, harborside view.
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Tiana Beach
90 Dune Rd, East Quogue, NY
A destination for sports lovers looking to windsurf or play on the sand. -
Cupsogue Beach
950 Dune Rd, Westhampton, NY
In Westhampton, 296 breathtaking acres on the Atlantic Ocean. -
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main St, Amagansett, NY
Tickets aren't cheap at this country house-turned-music venue, but the atmosphere is priceless. -
The Grassmere Inn Hotel
7 Beach Ln, Westhampton Bch, NY
A cheerful bed-and-breakfast is unique not only for its bocce ball courts, but its sociable, family oriented air. -
Hampton Maid
259 E Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY
Established in 1959, this family owned bed and breakfast retreat overlooks Shinnecock Bay and focuses on comfort first.

