One of the surest signs of spring isn’t the longer days or tulips cropping up. It’s the influx of announcements that Hamptons restaurants are opening for the season. The news brings the promise of days spent eating seafood or pizza and sipping rosé or an IPA with friends and family, perhaps by the water or at a restaurant that’s as casual (or not) as you want. As laissez-faire as a summer day or night can feel, tracking all the Hamptons restaurant openings can feel like a full-time job this time of year. Already have one of those? We did some sleuthing to bring you the 2025 guide to Hamptons and Shelter Island restaurant re-openings.
Mostrador Marram, 21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk, 631-668-2050
Reopening: May 16
Marram, a coastal escape between tall grass and dunes, hosted Easter festivities in April. However, its on-site restaurant, Mostrador, will hop into 2025 on May 16. Restaurateur Martin Pittaluga and lauded Argentinian-born chef Fernando Trocca, who brought his concepts to Buenos Aires, Uruguay, and beyond, dreamt up this restaurant. Similar to the pair’s other concepts, the menu prioritizes local meats, fish, produce and fresh-baked goodies served in the serene outdoor setting.
Dopo Argento, 15 Main Street, Southampton, 631-488-1300
Reopened: March 28
The contemporary Mediterranean restaurant along Main Street returned in early spring. Weeknight diners can take advantage of $44 two-course prixe fixe menus and wine specials ($11 for select glasses and $44 for select bottles) on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays beginning at 5 p.m. Outdoor seating along Main Street is ripe for people watching. The lively al fresco setting is rivaled only by the Manhattan-style cocktail bar inside, which is hopping for happy hour and late-night sips.
Mavericks Montauk, 51 S Edgemere Street, Montauk
Reopened: May 1
Sunsets and surf ‘n turf are the order of the day every day at this oasis beside Fort Pond. A sprawling outdoor setting area and large windows in the dining room make dinner with a view possible from many angles. The menu favors locally-sourced ingredients from East End and the Hudson Valley, and if the $170 caviar is any indication, Mavericks Montauk is a spot for one of those kinds of nights out. Think a place for treating that special someone, marking a milestone or celebrating in grand fashion just because.
Sí Sí Mediterranean Restaurant, 295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek, East Hampton, 631-810-9023
Reopening: May 21
Set along Three Mile Harbor, Sí Sí (Yes, Yes) draws inspiration from European coastal countries like Italy, Greece, Spain and Morocco. A revamped menu is in the works, but Paella and seafood dishes are likely. And the sides of sunsets and waterfront vistas? They’re two of summer of 2025’s few certainties.
The 1901 Grill, 26 Sunnyside Ave, Shelter Island, 631-749-5466
Reopened: May 1
Perched on Shelter Island’s highest point, Goat Hill, 1901 Grill opened for the first time in mid-May in 2024. Located on the Shelter Island Country Club public golf course, the spot provides panoramic views of the undulating greens and beyond. Its first season last year was a smash — in part because of a Smash burger made with a pair of half-pound patties and served with fries. The approachable menu includes simple classics like steak frites, an excellent bluefish sandwich and other local faves.
Salt Shelter Island, 63 Menantic Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-5535
Reopened: May 9
There’s always the good, laid-back kind of scene at Salt. Set by the water with regular live music and dogs allowed in the Shipwreck Bar area, it’s a whole vibe. And the unfussy menu matches it. You’ll find sushi, calamari, heaping plates of pasta and fries, and dreamy lobster rolls fit for summer. Dock slips are also available (first-come, first-served). Live music is also frequently on the menu.
Sunset Beach, 35 Shore Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-2001
Reopening: May 16
Found opposite Crescent Beach and two miles from North Ferry, Sunset Beach feels like a world away. The seasonal hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and bar, as well as a spacious outdoor patio area that allows guests to dine beneath the stars. The menu features swanky twists on classics, like burgers with Gruyère cheese, and caviar, locally sourced mushrooms and housemade breads are other staples.
The Pridwin Hotel & Cottages, 81 Shore Road, Shelter Island, 631-749-0476
Reopened: May 9
This stylish Shelter Island inn transports guests to another place in time — and has a waterfront restaurant and bar (and a poolside bar). A sprawling outdoor deck provides views for days of Crescent Beach, and the menu prioritizes Long Island-sourced ingredients. The Crescent Bar is a circular wonder beneath a red and pink awning for a pre-dinner drink or happy hour.
Arthur & Sons, 203 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Reopening: May 15
Michelin-star chef and cookbook author Joe Isidori opened a Bridgehampton outpost for Arthur & Sons, which has two locations in New York City, last season. It will return for season two in 2025 with a buzzy twist: Artie’s in the Hamptons, a spin-off of a bar and lounge concept Isidori recently added to the Murray Hill location. Get ready for specialty margaritas that pair perfectly with cheeseburgers slathered in all the “special sauce.” Classic Italian dishes like chicken parm will also return to the menu, plus a new happy hour menu offered daily from 4 to 6 p.m. at the bar.
Oakland’s Restaurant, 373 Dune Road, Hampton Bays, 631-728-6900
Reopened: April 11
Waterfront and sunset views and a large outdoor seating area to savor both while sipping (and munching) have long made Oakland’s Restaurant one of the Hamptons’ most happening joints. The new menu will launch May 1 — what’s on it is TBD. What we do know: Live bands are booked all summer from Fridays through Sundays, and weeknight happy hours are on tap from 3 to 6 p.m. at the bar.
Bostwick’s on the Harbor, 39 Gann Road, East Hampton, 631-324-1150
Reopened: May 1
This no-reservations-taken harborside restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating will reopen on May 1. Fresh seafood has been Bostwick’s calling card for three decades. A few hits are Peconic oysters, light salads ideal for warm days and a lobster roll served on the butteriest of buns.
Navy Beach, 16 Navy Road, Montauk, 631-668-6868
Reopened: April 25
Since its opening in 2010, Navy Beach has become a modern-day classic, courtesy of its white picnic tables and navy umbrellas set right in the sand. However, Navy Beach isn’t making like a cover band and relying only on its greatest hits. New menu items will debut in 2025, including shrimp tempura hand rolls and everything bagel-crusted salmon. Zero-proof and low-alcohol beverage options will also expand this year, with some coming from neighboring Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Montauk Brewing Co.
The Beacon, 8 Water St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-7088
Reopening: May 14
This refined yet boisterous Sag Harbor institution is back for a 27th season in 2025. Shrimp tacos, lobster rigatoni made with aged cheddar and pork chop Milanese are among the classics, and daily specials are in the works. Its waterside setting, lively bar scene and longstanding reputation make getting a table at Beacon a true needle-in-a-haystack score. It’s recommended that diners make reservations 10 days in advance.
Cluckman’s, 22 Long Island Ave., Sag Harbor, 631-919-5039
Reopened: March 24
No need to chicken out on a last-minute Beach Day invite if you’re hangry. Cluckman’s fast-casual dining made like an early spring chicken and returned three days into spring. Chicken sandwiches, shakes and other quick eats allow you to get in, out and on with life (fully) in a Hamptons minute (and often under $30).
Montauk Yacht Club, 32 Star Island Road, Montauk, 631-668-3100
Reopened: April 4
Montauk Yacht Club soft-launched on April 4, but a TBD new menu with new offerings will be unveiled by Memorial Day weekend. The chic nautical resort beside Lake Montauk has four restaurants and bars. Local Club Montauk has breathtaking views of the marina and water, and a menu full of local bounty, namely fresh seafood and produce. An Ocean Club bar with after-hours for the 25+ crowd lets guests extend the evening (or start it early), while a pool bar offers light bites and cocktails. A chef’s table experience lets guests dine three feet from Chef Jarade McCarroll — an intimate experience and foodie heaven.
The Clam Bar, 2025 Montauk Highway, Amagansett, 631-267-6348
Reopened: April 11
Raise a shucked oyster and say cheers (or shuck yeah) to 44 years — the number of years this highway-side seafood snack shack has opened its doors. The gigantic red sign beckons to hungry travelers stuck in traffic, and its laidback ‘tude, fresh fish, and counter service have made a stop here a silver lining of the bumper-to-bumper trip out east, turning disgruntled travelers into repeat customers for decades. The Clam Bar won’t reinvent the wheel this season, but it will add some new ones: A Shuck Truck, or a retro 66 Citroen H Van, refurbished as the Clam Bar’s Shuck Truck, is available for private events. In other words, they’ll sit in traffic so you don’t have to, and bring clams, cocktails, oysters and vibes to you.
Duryea’s Montauk, 65 Tuthill Rd, Montauk, 631-668-2410[BC4]
Reopening: May 23
You can once again choose your own adventure at this self-serve restaurant with a takeout market, a lobster deck overlooking the water and a boutique. A raw bar, shareable seafood platters (including a royal tower with a pound apiece of lobster and king crab, a dozen local oysters and snow crabs and more), also shareable mains and lobster rolls you won’t want to share are menu mainstays.
Sag Harbor Tavern, 26 Bay St., Sag Harbor
Reopening: May 16
May 16 is the soft opening to ease into the season, with lunch and dinner going full throttle on May 23 from this Billy Durney spot that debuted on Memorial Day Weekend 2024. The cool joint is all about being casual sans-tablecloths inside and out, and serves up the burgers, beers and fish and chips, as well as some unexpected treats, like caviar-deviled eggs, in sophisticated but unpretentious digs.
Shark Bar, 2167 Montauk Highway, Montauk, 631-238-5722
Reopening: May 15
Located on the iconic Napeague stretch in the former Cyril’s Fish House (BBC’s are still served!), this breezy, open-air seafood shack from the team behind Mavericks Montauk has quickly become Montauk’s go-to for salty, sunburnt post-beach hangs. With a flip-flop-friendly menu of roadside classics and tiki-inspired cocktails, Shark Bar pairs quirky charm with elevated seaside fare. New this summer is live music sets every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., starting after Memorial Day.
