8 Hot Hamptons Restaurants To Try Any Time Of Year
“High season for the Hamptons may fall during summer, but that doesn’t mean the warmer months are the only time you can savor the region’s unique local flavor. From steaming bowls of clam chowder by a roaring fire to lobster bakes on the beach, these eight spots serve up a taste of New York’s favorite vacation destination all year long. By day, we can’t get enough of the clams (fried or steamed) and lobster rolls at the iconic Bostwick’s Chowder House. It’s a great place for a leisurely summer lunch or brunch.”
Vogue’s Official Guide to the Hamptons
“If my friends are reading this, they most likely won't be inviting me back to their place in East Hampton as Bostwick’s Chowder House may or may not be the best-kept secret on Montauk Highway. For insanely good lobster rolls (served hot or cold!), drool-worthy grilled Mahi tacos, and a much needed casual patio vibe, you should not miss stopping by.”
— Madeline Fass, Associate Market Editor
The Best Hamptons Restaurants
“At Bostwick’s, the Hamptons’ scene-y stylishness is stripped down to the most appealing things about the area: the surf and the delicious creatures it offers up. This East Hampton spot definitely doesn’t have a dress code, and its food is just as casual—but still impeccably prepared. You can’t go wrong with its namesake soup (opt for the creamy New England style), baked stuffed clams or one of the town's best lobster rolls, bound just so with mayo and loaded into a split griddled potato roll. Grab an outdoor table, sip a cold beer and revel in the diverse glories of summer on the beach.”
3 Celebrity Chefs Tell Us Where to Eat in The Hamptons
“Bostwick’s is my spot. It’s the best of its kind in terms of beach food. I love the lobster rolls and clams, but they’ve got all the good out east seafood stuff.”
—Bobby Flay, chef and owner of Gato
The Perfect Weekend in the Hamptons
“Around 1 p.m., take your tan into the heart of East Hampton for lunch on the terrace of Bostwick’s Chowder House. Start with a half-dozen cherrystone or littleneck clams on the half-shell to share alongside the house specialty—baked stuffed clams with celery stuffing—followed by either the broiled local flounder, Montauk scallops, or the classic lobster roll and fries.”
America's Best Lobster Rolls
“This Hamptons institution regularly draws celebrities for laid-back al fresco meals. Bostwick’s lobster roll contains six ounces of fresh-caught meat, lightly seasoned with mayonnaise, celery and parsley. It comes in a checkered-paperlined basket, alongside crunchy coleslaw and a choice of warm fries, potato chips or creamy potato salad.”
An Upscale Seafood ‘Shack’
“My advice for those who truly want to unwind is to head out to the roadside seafood shacks along Route 27. The best of these, in my opinion, is Bostwick’s Chowder House in East Hampton.”