Location: Southampton
Top Restaurants in Southampton
Where to Eat in Southampton: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Southampton, New York, on the east end of Long Island, shines in the summer. Sandy beaches and celebrities make this the place to be. The rest of the year, enjoy the museums, luxury shopping and fine dining. Visit farms and wineries nearby.
Things to do in Southampton
1. Rumba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Spicing up the Long Island waterfont, RUMBA is a special dining spot serving up a unique combination of Island-inspired food, premium handcrafted rum libations, happy staffers, reggae + a low-key vibe…all on the Shinnecock Bay (accessible by boat).
Reviewed By grubyrun - Queens, NY
We stopped here while on our way home from Birding and everything was outstanding. We would definitely return. Very friendly staff, delicious food and drinks - what more can you want! Tacos were outstanding and loved that you could try different ones. Shrimp and fish were excellent as were the plantains and the coconut Risotto - unique coconut dish. The only thing that was a bit weird was in the menu it says you can “buy the staff a round” if you’re happy with the service.... do they really want drunk staff? Lol
2. Edge Water Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
At the Edgewater Restaurant, we're all about the experience. We work really hard to create and maintain a calming, tranquil escape, where you can get away from the annoyances of everyday life and just relax with your company. Here you can choose to lose yourself somewhere between the serene water views and the delicious servings of our expertly crafted food. Diners can choose to dine on the Deck, with a breathtaking view of Shinnecock Bay, or to dine inside, where an assortment of windows tease at the gorgeous view in a more intimate setting. Our staff is here to fulfill your every request, you will find them polite, personable and dedicated to providing you with a memorable experience. Our experienced chefs take great pride in our menu, offering a selection of delightful dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied, including our popular stuffed flounder, delectable pastas and fresh clams. If you seek a vacation without the travel time, come dine with us.
Reviewed By Hilary A - Brisbane, Australia
The place was very busy on a Thursday evening. Always a good sign. Plenty of locals too. The view must be beautiful by day. We found it a little dark and orange. That said, the service was friendly and prompt. Orders taken and bread delivered...MoreI'm so glad to see that you had such a lovely meal, Hilary. From the food to the service, I truly enjoyed reading about your experience, and here's to hopefully having you back again real soon! All the best, John
3. Cowfish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Whether you are chasing the summer sun or wishing for a warm winter meal, Cowfish is here for you every season. This stylish spot with rustic furnishings pairs steaks, seafood, and sushi with canal views from patio tables. Plenty of boat docking, with catering available.
Reviewed By NWRob - Malvern, Pennsylvania
On our recent visit to the area we wanted dinner in a low key seafood place with good food. We hit a home run here! The place is tucked away on the water and in back of some other buildings so we walked into another place by mistake before finding Cowfish. It was dark so I’m guessing this wouldn’t be a problem in the daytime. The waitstaff was super friendly and helpful. We both ordered the diver scallops. After placing our order the manager came to our table and informed us that they had purchased fresh bay scallops and they were substituting the diver scallops for the local bay scallops. We were very pleasantly surprised. These scallops were tiny and oh so sweet. Truly, they were outstanding. Everything about the dinner was wonderful from start to finish. A perfect choice on a dark late November night.
4. Saaz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Screaminglyfine - New York City, New York
Once again, we really enjoyed our luncheon buffet. All-you-can-eat for just $15.00 until 3:00 P.M. only. The selected entrees have changed, as they occasionally do. The corn soup and fresh, hot, light, fluffy pita bread were both great. The Indian cuisine here is mildly spiced - not too spicy, just right. The chicken, potatoes/onions, green sauce, yellow sauce, etc. were all delicious. The drinks were very good. The service is impeccable. The ambience here is very lovely. There is plenty of free parking. We strongly suggest that you check it out!
5. Canal Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By stringali - Hampton Bays, New York
what an excellent lunch experience that we had today at the Canal Cafe. Missy our waitress was so helpful and friendly. The food was excellent. We ordered the butternut squash soup which was thick and delicious. Then we both ordered three flank steak tacos in a homemade corn tortilla shell with the fixings and a nicer touch of cilantro. You get 3 nicely filed tacos with a side of black beans....delicious. We also had a side of fries.....nice and crunchy.
6. Plaza Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
New American Seafood restaurant with land fare and vegetarian options as well in a casual setting with refined service and ann eclectic wine list. Awarded Excellent Reviews by the New York Times and Long Island Newsday and an Award of Excellence by Trip Advisor. Named best Seafood House on Long Island by Long Island Newsday Food Critic Mr. Peter Gianotti. Bar Menu Available along with a Speciality Drink Menu. Half Plate Menu available during the week and a Three Course Lobster Tasting Menu available on Friday Evenings. Prix Fixe Menu available all evenings on Sundays. Available for Private Events. Look for are Food Truck coming soon.
Reviewed By fredraymond522 - Sewickley, Pennsylvania
We visited The Plaza Cafe after spending a great beach day at one of our favorite beaches anywhere Coopers. The food is fantastic. We started with the Heirloom Tomatoes with Burrata and The Wild Pacific Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp. For entrees we had The Grilled Lobster and Tempura Shrimp over an Asian Slaw. For dessert we had the Grilled Peach Melba. All were absolutely amazing. I think it was our best meal ever. Great service and nice atmosphere as well! Definite must when visiting South Hampton.
7. The Hampton Maid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Paul E - Great Neck, New York, United States
Charming dining room in a lovely setting.
Ideal way to start the day. Price fix breakfast while a tad costly is in the end something I would come back for again. Hot coffee, fresh squeezed juice or other starters put you in the right frame of mind to enjoy when I can only term an artisan selection of breakfast favorites prepared to order.
Charming, delightful, and certainly worthy of a return trip.
8. La Parmigiana Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Rosario C - New York
If you love Italian Food and you are in Southampton head over to La Parmigiana. The food is always the best and the pizza is top-notch. The place is not fancy and very casual which makes it simply and easy.
9. Sant Ambroeus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By AlwaysUpForGoodFood - Boston, MA
We were a table of 5 and sat in the Alley beautifully set with greenery and white tablecloths.
The overall service was mixed. The pace was slow, we were there about one hour 45 min. Although several individuals tended to us, our waiter was fine, not overly excited or interested. Our sommelier tried to upsell us twice and tried to impress us with who he knew.
The food was very good, although expensive. Our bill was over $600 and that was with $80 bottle of wine and one cocktail, no dessert. Memorable dishes: la burrata, grilled octopus, the pastas, and branzino.
If money is no object, you’re not in a rush, and you want to be “seen” this place is for you.
10. 1 North Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Please join us at our family owned steakhouse in Hampton Bays on the Shinnecock Canal! Serving USDA Certified Angus Prime Steaks, local seafood and daily creative specials prepared by our professionally trained chefs. Nightly specials include Tuesday and Sunday 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu, Wednesday Date Night (2 Entrees and a bottle of wine $50), Thursday Tapas, and Friday Happy Hour and live music. Gluten-free friendly.
Reviewed By silverfox711 - Dubai, U.A.E.
We arrived without a booking & were fortunate to be seated without delay. Our waitress for the evening was Christine who was truly delightful. The set menu was good value & interesting but because it included a bottle of wine, we decided against it because I was driving. We chose instead from the a la caret & we were rewarded with two fabulous meals. The menu is extensive & the choices varied. Christine attended to our every need & she was attentive throughout. We did see & speak to other members of staff who were equally charming. I did have one glass of a craft beer which I had not heard of before & it was more out of curiosity than a need. The name of it was 'Radiant pig save the robots IPA'. It measured up to the excellence of the rest of the fare. A good night, a lovely meal & a memorable experience.
