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Eat, Pray, Love Handles — Restaurant Week Is Back!

Long Island Restaurant Week: The Hamptons Edition — From Westhampton to Montauk

It’s that magical time again — Long Island Restaurant Week is here.

That means three-course prix-fixe menus, delicious fall flavors, and an excuse to ditch your kitchen and make a dinner reservation stat.

While the Island is packed with great spots, we’re focusing on what really matters: the Hamptons lineup — Westhampton to Montauk. Here’s your insider’s guide to where to eat, what to order, and how to look like you planned this weeks in advance.

Ivy on Main – Westhampton Beach

Modern coastal elegance with a side of Main Street people-watching. Ivy is offering a Restaurant Week prix-fixe menu, featuring seasonal seafood and locally sourced fall favorites.

Chatter Tip: Weeknight reservations are easier to snag — and quieter if you prefer conversation over chaos.

Here is the link for details: https://ivywesthamptonbeach.com/

Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant – Bridgehampton

Interior of the Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant
Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant — cozy, candlelit, and very “Nancy Meyers kitchen”.

Elegant and cozy, the Bridgehampton Inn is that sweet spot between “country-chic” and “fine dining.” Think seasonal ingredients, artfully plated, and a candlelit setting straight out of a Nancy Meyers film.

Chatter Tip: This is your go-to for a low-key QUIET dinner — It’s THE place if you actually want to dine and have a conversation. They also feature some amazing.drink specials… try something new! Here are the details for Restaurant week!

Elaia Estiatorio – Bridgehampton

Greek-inspired, fresh, and light — Elaia brings the Aegean to Bridgehampton with local fish, olive oil-forward dishes, and perfectly crisp wine pairings.

Chatter Tip: This is the place to take your friends who “just got back from Mykonos” and won’t stop talking about it. A fun and upbeat dining experience where you don’t have to wait till midnight to eat. Here is the Restaurant Week menu.

Nick & Toni’s – East Hampton

Exterior of Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton at night
Nick & Toni’s — the Hamptons classic that still nails it.

The Hamptons legend. It’s been the spot for decades — and still nails it with wood-fired everything, elegant simplicity, and that see-and-be-seen glow.

Chatter Tip: Weeknight dinner at the bar is the move. You’ll catch locals, low drama, and maybe a celeb quietly enjoying their branzino. But please don’t ask me for an autograph! Here is the Restaurant week menu.

Fresno – East Hampton

Outdoor patio at Fresno restaurant in East Hampton
Fresno — tucked away, relaxed, and seriously good.

Tucked just off the village, Fresno delivers modern American comfort with style — great wines, creative plating, and an intimate, under-the-radar setting.

Chatter Tip: The patio (even in fall) is pure magic. Bring a sweater, and you’re golden. Here is the website for Fresno.

The Palm – East Hampton

The Palm East Hampton dining room in autumn
The Palm in East Hampton — old-school glamour with serious surf-and-turf.

Old-school glamour meets surf-and-turf indulgence. The Palm is offering a hearty Restaurant Week prix-fixe — and yes, steak lovers, this one’s for you.

Chatter Tip: Pair your meal with a martini and pretend you’re sealing a deal. Bonus points if you actually are. Here is the link to The Palm’s Spring Restaurant week. Sorry can’t find one for the fall.

LDV at The Maidstone – East Hampton

Dining room at LDV at The Maidstone in East Hampton
LDV at The Maidstone — Italian-leaning, chic, and very East Hampton.

Italian-leaning, chic, and wrapped in East Hampton charm. The LDV team brings downtown Manhattan polish to a country-house setting — with seasonal pastas and cocktails worth the trip alone.

Chatter Tip: Ideal for a long, stylish dinner — or to pretend you’re in an old Ralph Lauren ad. Here is the link to the Restaurant Week Menu.

Chatter’s Final Thoughts

  • Book now. These spots fill up faster than Montauk parking on a July weekend.
  • Prix-Fixe Price: Most are offering three courses for around $46 — a steal by Hamptons standards.
  • Dress Code: Smart casual = your friend. Think “I just came from an art opening” not “I just came from spin.
  • Tag & brag: Post your favorites and tag #HamptonsChatter so we can drool appropriately.

Bon appétit, East Enders. Now go forth and prix-fixe like a pro.

Ohhh La La… THE BEST FRENCH FRIES IN THE HAMPTONS!

Bon Fromage! It’s Bastille Day later this week—you know, the holiday that is kind of like the Fourth of July but they celebrate it in France, and most Americans don’t even know about it? So, what better way is there to celebrate the execution of Louis and Marie than delving into some of the best French cuisine in the Hamptons!

But I’m not talking about Croque Madames or even macaroons. I’m talking about FRENCH FRIES! And don’t you dare call them chips or, even worse, FREEDOM FRIES!

So here in no particular order are my favorite places to super-size that side on the East End! Bon appetit, y’all!

Crispy, Crunchy and Crazy good! Cove Hollow Tavern

1. Cove Hollow Tavern (East Hampton) – Cripsy, crinkle-cut with a hint of bbq seasoning, these fries put the bomb in bon jour! Served with a side of extra caloric aioli, there’s no way to eat just one. Best served with a cool glass of Sancerre, but what isn’t? At $10 for a side, these are a steal.

2. Almond (Bridgehampton) – Yes, they have more generic plain fries (for the purist), but how dare you when you can have Cheese Fries Americaine with smoked cheddar and chilis! If you’re not in the mood for fromage, you can always go with Bernaise Fries, Gravy Fries or Korean Fries with sesame seeds, kimchi and sriracha mayo. Prices start and $10 and go to $13. No, you may not order these as an entrée… or can you?

GOLDEN NUGGETS ! DOCKSIDE’S BEST SIDE!

3. Dockside (Sag Harbor) – Crunchy is the first word that comes to mind whenever I sink my teeth into these special spuds. Delicately batter dipped (I think, or twice fried) and topped with bay seasoning, these are a perfect side with more than just burgers! Personally, I find these are a perfect balance to the healthy nature of the Seared Tuna Wrap. $7 per side. 

4. Fresno (East Hampton) – Delicately fried, fresh-cut potatoes with a hint of salt and a big side of Heinz 57. We’re not talking about anything too complex or fancy—just golden, salty, traditional fries done right. At $8 for a side, it’s a must-share at any dinner.

BIT OF BRUSSELLS IN SAG HARBOR…. LULU KITCHEN’S FRIES! GO AHEAD YOU ANTWERP!

5. Lulu (Sag Harbor) – These are no dud spuds! Lulu’s crispy and delicate treats are a greater potater! They are authentic Belgian fries that are crisp without being crunchy and without feeling like mushy steak fries! $14 per order.

When I started this blog, I had no idea that today is National #frenchfriesday! In fact, The New York Post just wrote about Serendipity’s $300-a-serving fries. I don’t know how it happened, but for once the Hamptons isn’t the most expensive game in town.

BTW, DID I MISS SOME GOOD FRIES ? LEAVE ME A NOTE AND LET ME KNOW YOUR FAVORITES!