The Ironwood Guide to East Hampton
Food Scene
Delicious, almost entirely authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices.
62 locals recommend
La Fondita
74 Montauk HwyDelicious, almost entirely authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices.
Moby's
295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek RdGreat spot for seafood, cocktails, outdoor dining and people watching.
Nick & Toni's
136 N Main StOld-school Hamptons power dining at its finest.
Great fresh seafood with gorgeous views of Montauk Harbor.
46 locals recommend
Inlet Seafood Restaurant
541 E Lake DrGreat fresh seafood with gorgeous views of Montauk Harbor.
A solid overall choice when you don’t really know what you want, but know that you want it with a nice cocktail or glass of wine. Mostly Italian, but they also have burgers and seafood.
73 locals recommend
Cittanuova
29 Newtown LnA solid overall choice when you don’t really know what you want, but know that you want it with a nice cocktail or glass of wine. Mostly Italian, but they also have burgers and seafood.
Excellent, almost entirely authentic Mexican cuisine. The grown-up sibling of La Fondita, which is right next door. Crazy good margaritas.
42 locals recommend
Coche Comedor
74A Montauk HwyExcellent, almost entirely authentic Mexican cuisine. The grown-up sibling of La Fondita, which is right next door. Crazy good margaritas.
Old-school Italian specialties and above-average pizza. Time capsule from the late 1940s, adored by locals.
54 locals recommend
Sam's Restaurant
36 Newtown LnOld-school Italian specialties and above-average pizza. Time capsule from the late 1940s, adored by locals.
Italian dishes and excellent pizzas. The beach outpost of the Upper East Side see-and-be-seen eatery.
Serafina East Hampton
Italian dishes and excellent pizzas. The beach outpost of the Upper East Side see-and-be-seen eatery.
Rowdy Hall
177 Main StGreat pub fare and craft beers on tap. Local favorite all year round.
Delicious East Indian dhosas, uttapams and thalis. A favorite of local vegan Paul McCartney.
69 locals recommend
Hampton Chutney Co.
107 Amagansett SquareDelicious East Indian dhosas, uttapams and thalis. A favorite of local vegan Paul McCartney.
Fantastic Caribbean food as found in Trinidad and Barbados. Jerk flavors and seafood melded with Southeast Asian roti and chutney. Superb! Also has a Van Leeuwen ice cream counter out back.
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Fantastic Caribbean food as found in Trinidad and Barbados. Jerk flavors and seafood melded with Southeast Asian roti and chutney. Superb! Also has a Van Leeuwen ice cream counter out back.
The best breakfast in the Hamptons, with Mexican-influenced egg dishes, superb coffee and a big line out the door.
78 locals recommend
Estia's Little Kitchen
1615 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor TurnpikeThe best breakfast in the Hamptons, with Mexican-influenced egg dishes, superb coffee and a big line out the door.
Excellent coffee and supremely fresh donuts with excellent glazes and toppings. They also now have an East Hampton location on Race Lane.
38 locals recommend
Grindstone Coffee & Donuts
7 Main StExcellent coffee and supremely fresh donuts with excellent glazes and toppings. They also now have an East Hampton location on Race Lane.
Not as good as a real NYC bagel, but the only decent option in town.
29 locals recommend
Goldbergs Famous Bagels
100 Pantigo PlNot as good as a real NYC bagel, but the only decent option in town.
Lovely pastries, soups, prepared foods and coffees. Just an eight-minute walk from Warwick Rd.
The Cookery
Lovely pastries, soups, prepared foods and coffees. Just an eight-minute walk from Warwick Rd.
Legendary, historical spot for sandwiches, breakfast specials, coffee and groceries. Currently closed for renovation under new owners.
87 locals recommend
Springs General Store
29 Old Stone HwyLegendary, historical spot for sandwiches, breakfast specials, coffee and groceries. Currently closed for renovation under new owners.
Divine artisanal sandwiches, salads and pastries. Try anything with pickle bread!
51 locals recommend
Carissa's the Bakery
68 Newtown LnDivine artisanal sandwiches, salads and pastries. Try anything with pickle bread!
Levain Bakery - Wainscott
354 Montauk HwyCookies and pastries that will make you an addict.
NYC export with excellent Java choices and a small breakfast menu.
61 locals recommend
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
146 Montauk HwyNYC export with excellent Java choices and a small breakfast menu.
Balsam Farm Stand
293 Town LnGreat produce and local prepared foods.
Round Swamp Farm
184 County Rd 40All delicious—and insanely expensive.
Wonderful collective of local farmers and artisanal food purveyors.
46 locals recommend
Amber Waves Farm Market & Kitchen
367 Main StWonderful collective of local farmers and artisanal food purveyors.
Funky location behind a house on a quiet side street, but they have great fish and all the provisions you need for an elegant meal.
32 locals recommend
Stuart Seafood Market Ltd
41 Oak LnFunky location behind a house on a quiet side street, but they have great fish and all the provisions you need for an elegant meal.
Top-notch seafood and meats at wildly high prices, but reasonable for basics like milk, cheese, artisanal breads. Nice prepared sandwiches, salads, turkey chili, chicken pot pies and more.
104 locals recommend
Citarella Gourmet Market - East Hampton
2 Pantigo RdTop-notch seafood and meats at wildly high prices, but reasonable for basics like milk, cheese, artisanal breads. Nice prepared sandwiches, salads, turkey chili, chicken pot pies and more.
Old-school Italian deli with hearty sandwiches, delicious soups and prepared pastas.
12 locals recommend
Villa Italian Specialties
7 Railroad AveOld-school Italian deli with hearty sandwiches, delicious soups and prepared pastas.
Small deli with a focus on Latino brands and treats. Home-made specialties in the kitchen focus on slow-cooked meats, plantains, rice and yuca, but they’ll also make American-style burgers, sandwiches and breakfast selections.
18 locals recommend
Maidstone Market & Deli
514 Three Mile Harbor RdSmall deli with a focus on Latino brands and treats. Home-made specialties in the kitchen focus on slow-cooked meats, plantains, rice and yuca, but they’ll also make American-style burgers, sandwiches and breakfast selections.
Specializing in fried chicken, they also offer a full array of deli-style sandwiches, salads and snacks.
11 locals recommend
Brent's General Store
8 Montauk HwySpecializing in fried chicken, they also offer a full array of deli-style sandwiches, salads and snacks.
Central and South American groceries and treats, along with hot food in the cafe. Tamales, tacos, pernil (roast pork) and empanadas are all excellent and authentic.
Mitad del Mundo Express - GROCERY
Central and South American groceries and treats, along with hot food in the cafe. Tamales, tacos, pernil (roast pork) and empanadas are all excellent and authentic.
Ryder’s is a 4-in-1 eatery that has a little bit of everything at reasonable prices, all under the same roof. There’s pub-style comfort food (Wings n Things), fairly decent Mexican food (Rancheros), pizza (Pepperonis) and an ice cream bar.
Ryder's Wings & Things
283 Springs Fireplace RdRyder’s is a 4-in-1 eatery that has a little bit of everything at reasonable prices, all under the same roof. There’s pub-style comfort food (Wings n Things), fairly decent Mexican food (Rancheros), pizza (Pepperonis) and an ice cream bar.
Beware of the maniacal owner. Hilarious but erratic. Likes to sip from his own stash throughout the day. But also likely to give you a free shot and a sample of his spicy crab dip.
6 locals recommend
Amagansett Seafood Store
517 Montauk HwyBeware of the maniacal owner. Hilarious but erratic. Likes to sip from his own stash throughout the day. But also likely to give you a free shot and a sample of his spicy crab dip.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Stephen Talkhouse
161 Main StLocal favorites year-round. Marquee acts in summer.
The Huntting Inn
94 Main StGreat bar off the lobby serves the full Palm steakhouse menu. Huge martini pours.
Bostwick's on the Harbor
39 Gann RoadGorgeous sunset views with a summery cocktail menu.
Parks & Nature
Maidstone Park
Maidstone Park Road South
Louse Point Town Beach
112 Louse Point Rd
Ditch Plains Beach
18 Ditch Plains Rd
Wiborg Beach
Highway Behind the Pond
Egypt Beach
Old Beach Lane
Camp Hero State Park
Indian Wells Beach
Indian Wells HighwaySightseeing
Gerard Drive
Gerard Drive
Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk HwyShopping
Beach outpost of the NoLIta boutique with artisanal jewelry, textiles, artwork, books and design pieces, as well as occasional vintage items.
6 locals recommend
Love Adorned
156 Main StBeach outpost of the NoLIta boutique with artisanal jewelry, textiles, artwork, books and design pieces, as well as occasional vintage items.
Eclectic, funky mix of artisanal items, designer clothing and random vintage pieces collected with a sharp aesthetic sense.
9 locals recommend
Lazy Point
171 Main StEclectic, funky mix of artisanal items, designer clothing and random vintage pieces collected with a sharp aesthetic sense.
The best surf shop on the East End. Stu, his family and his employees know all the local breaks and what you’ll need to ride them. And unlike a few spots out here, they’re not out to rip you off. It’s the only place I send people to rent or buy surf gear.
12 locals recommend
Air & Speed Surf Shop
795 Montauk HwyThe best surf shop on the East End. Stu, his family and his employees know all the local breaks and what you’ll need to ride them. And unlike a few spots out here, they’re not out to rip you off. It’s the only place I send people to rent or buy surf gear.
Bargains galore as you search through the cast-offs and hand-me-downs of the jet set. Books and clothing in the main shop, kitchenware and bedding in the annex, furniture and art in the back barn.
Bargain Box Lvis Thrift Shop
95 Main StBargains galore as you search through the cast-offs and hand-me-downs of the jet set. Books and clothing in the main shop, kitchenware and bedding in the annex, furniture and art in the back barn.
Tons of new and used vinyl, vintage audio gear and occasional musical instruments on consignment from locals.
Innersleeve Records
199 Main StTons of new and used vinyl, vintage audio gear and occasional musical instruments on consignment from locals.
Cirillos Markets Amagansett IGA
511 Montauk HwyBest option after King Kullen.
King Kullen
6233 NY-25AOpen late. Stock up on your way into town.
Arts & Culture
Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk HwyReliably interesting mix of East End and modernist artists.
Deep look at the Montaukett branch of the Narragansett people, the East End’s first residents.
Montauk Indian Museum
12-24 2nd House RdDeep look at the Montaukett branch of the Narragansett people, the East End’s first residents.
Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum
200 Main StTheater, film, art exhibits, dances, parties and fundraisers. You never know what will be on offer. I’ve seen everything from silent disco nights to rap-fueled remote-control car races to Alec Baldwin and Bob Balaban presenting the to entries in the Hamptons Film Festival.
93 locals recommend
Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc.
158 Main StTheater, film, art exhibits, dances, parties and fundraisers. You never know what will be on offer. I’ve seen everything from silent disco nights to rap-fueled remote-control car races to Alec Baldwin and Bob Balaban presenting the to entries in the Hamptons Film Festival.
The kind of library you’d see in a Wes Anderson movie. In addition to books, they offer free WiFi, a quiet place to work remotely, many events and shelves full of free books near the rear entrance. Plus, all the staff I’ve encountered are very friendly and helpful.
14 locals recommend
East Hampton Library
159 Main StThe kind of library you’d see in a Wes Anderson movie. In addition to books, they offer free WiFi, a quiet place to work remotely, many events and shelves full of free books near the rear entrance. Plus, all the staff I’ve encountered are very friendly and helpful.
Not quite as quaint as East Hampton’s library, but it’s got its own charms and plenty of nooks for work or reading.
Amagansett Free Library
215 Main StNot quite as quaint as East Hampton’s library, but it’s got its own charms and plenty of nooks for work or reading.
The best (only?) bookstore in town, with everything from beach reads to art books to current fiction and cookbooks. Weekly readings by top authors, especially locals like Ina Garten and Steven Gaines.
16 locals recommend
Bookhampton
41 Main StThe best (only?) bookstore in town, with everything from beach reads to art books to current fiction and cookbooks. Weekly readings by top authors, especially locals like Ina Garten and Steven Gaines.