The Hampton Maid
AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY
1 North Steak House
A working fireplace and views of the Shinecock Canal add to the charm of this steakhouse and seafood spot. Local oysters come pan fried with Sauvignon beurre blanc and a 24-ounce porterhouse is on offer. 1 North Road, Hampton Bays, 594-3419; 1northsteakhouse.com
Buckley's Inn Between
A family-friendly restaurant with authentic Irish fare and plenty of beers on tap, including Harp, Guinness and Bass. 139 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-7197; buckleysinnbetween.com
Canal Café
A waterside oasis serving favorites like lobster rolls and other seafood specialties. 44 Newtown Road, Hampton Bays, 723-2155
The Hampton Maid
Come for the crowd pleasing, country style cooking at this seasonal breakfast joint. 259 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-4166; hamptonmaid.com
Meschutt Beach Hut
With live music all summer long and menu categories of “In a Basket, On a Roll and Raw,” you can’t go wrong. Meschutt County Park, Hampton Bays, 728-2988; thebeachhuts.com
Slo-Jack’s Drive-In
Take your pick of burgers, fries, shakes, nachos, jalapeño poppers and other fried wonders at this roadside shack. 212 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-9601
Squiretown Restaurant and Bar
We’re a sucker for Squiretown’s whimsical desserts, like the Elvis-inspired chocolate cake filled with peanut-butter cream and topped with banana-caramel sauce and marshmallow fluff. 26 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 723-2626; squiretown.com
ASIAN AND FUSION
Matsulin
Pan-Asian East End eatery with an impressive sushi bar and wok-inspired dishes. 131 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-8838
Sakura House
A dependably good sushi spot serving traditional Japanese fare in a relaxing atmosphere. 540 Montauk Hwy., East Quogue, 653-9382
Tony’s Asian Fusion
In addition to sushi, Chinese and Thai specialties, Tony’s also offers hibachi dining—perfect for a crowd. 337 Montauk Hwy., East Quogue, 728-8850; tonysasianfusion.com
FRENCH
Stone Creek Inn
An award winning wine list, modern French Mediterranean cuisine and elegant setting make this a top fine dining destination. 405 Montauk Hwy., East Quogue, 653-6770; stonecreekinn.com
GROCERS AND SPECIALTY SHOPS
Brewster’s Seafood Market
Dine in or take out fresh seafood plucked from the Long Island Seas. 252 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-3474
Cor-J Seafood
Raw-food market carrying everything you need for your next clambake or lobster boil. 36 Lighthouse Road, Hampton Bays, 728-5186
The Green Door Market Cafe
Grab breakfast or lunch from the short-order grill, or pick up fresh local vegetables and other grocery items. 31 Shinnecock Road, Hampton Bays, 728-8811; greendoormarketcafe.com
Quogue Country Market
Upscale delicatessen with a superb selection of fine foods, daily specials and catering options. 146 Jessup Ave., Quogue, 653-4191; quoguecountrymarket.com
Scotto’s Pork Store
A full-service Italian market and pizzeria churning out brick-oven pizzas made with homemade mozzarella. 25 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-5677; scottosporkstore.com
ITALIAN
Ciao Bella Senhora
Dine on traditional Northern Italian dishes like veal parmigiana and rigatoni alla vodka. A special Sunday menu brings Portuguese favorites like Barrada-style suckling pig. 322 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-2218; ciaobellasenhora.com
Edgewater Restaurant
Sit on the deck for a spectacular view of the Shinnecock bay and dig into fresh seafood and Italian dishes. 295 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 723-2323; edgewaterrestaurant.com
Rino's Trattoria and Pizzeria
Where the locals go to pick up a slice or relax and enjoy classic Italian-American dishes. 125 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-9411; rinostrattoria.com
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Uncle Joe's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Two dining rooms allow you to choose whether you’d like to eat your gourmet pizza and Italian comfort food in a causal or formal setting. 258 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-1234; hamptonsbestitalianfood.com
Valente Pizzeria Ristorante
Customers are always happily greeted by the father-and-son duo that runs this Tuscan eatery. 674 Montauk Hwy., East Quogue, 653-6004; valentepizzeria.com
MEXICAN
Agave’s Blue Cactus
Agave’s offers classic and unique Mexican and Spanish dishes, daily margarita specials and prix-fixe menus. 122 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays, 728-0000; agavesbluecactus.com
New Moon Café
Fill up on Texas-style barbecue with homemade sauce and a slice of pecan pie for dessert. 524 Montauk Hwy., East Quogue, 653-4042; nmcafe.com
Rumba
A lively restaurant serving up fabulous fish tacos, as well as specialty rum cocktails and aged rums. 43 Canoe Place Road, Hampton Bays, 594-3544; rumbarumbar.com
SEAFOOD
Dockers Waterside Restaurant and Marina
A favorite waterfront eatery with outdoor living rooms, bars and a menu with surf and turf options. 94 Dune Road, East Quogue, 653-0653; dockerswaterside.com
The Inn Spot on The Bay
Crowds flock here for the sweeping views of the bay and a menu featuring local ingredients and scratch-made dishes, like croissant-crusted fried oysters with remoulade. 32 Lighthouse Road, Hampton Bays, 728-1200; theinnspot.com
Tully's Lobster Co.
A classic clam shack with an arsenal of seafood platters, meaty lobster rolls and tasty chowder. 78 Foster Ave., Hampton Bays, 728-9043
