4 Best Historic Restaurants in Hamptons

4 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Waterlot - Fairmont Southampton

4.7

Exceptional(822)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Southampton

Booked 26 times today

The Waterlot, Bermuda's iconic dining destination, re-opened its doors on Wednesday, December 4th. Executive Chef Hamish Lindsay brings global culinary expertise with a focus on flavors that embody the island’s spirit—think local ingredients reimagined in dishes like the Bermuda Chowder Tortellini and the signature Surf & Turf featuring vanilla-poached Bermuda lobster. Maître D' Barry Cohen, returning with a passion for warm, memorable service, has curated an atmosphere where every visit feels like a celebration, whether a milestone or an everyday escape.The Waterlot now invites guests to revel in life's simple joys as well as grand occasions. With a welcoming ambiance, this is a place to gather, connect, and savor Bermuda’s culinary heritage. Elegance here feels relaxed, encouraging you to unwind, connect, and experience the heart of Bermuda with every bite and shared moment.

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2. Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar

4.8

Exceptional(381)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Riverhead

Booked 8 times today

Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar is an American style bar, grill and casual restaurant. This restaurant has a very active events calendar, so guests are encouraged to check out the website to see what is coming up. Every Wednesday is date night, with drink specials and live music. This is encouraged both as a date night for current couples and as a singles night for available individuals to meet and socialize. Tweeds also features plenty of live music, like classical pianist and guitarists coming in and performing on weekends. Tweeds serves several American classic and comfort food items, but its specialty is bison. In fact, there is a separate menu just for the bison-related offerings. These signature house items include grilled bison kebabs, bison hangar steak, bison burger and a grilled bison cowboy steak. Tweeds also has the areas largest selection of local and national bourbons.

3. Jedediah Hawkins

4.8

Exceptional(2254)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Riverhead

Booked 2 times today

The restaurant is housed in the majestically restored 1863 home of Captain Jedediah Hawkins. It pays tribute to the North Fork’s agricultural bounty, seafaring history and location amid the vineyards

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4. Southampton Publick House

4.6

Exceptional(41)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southampton

Booked 1 time today

Casual American dining at its best. Located in the heart of Southampton Village on historic Jobs Lane, steps from Agawam Park. Enjoy our beautiful outdoor patio and bar. Offering classic Pub menu offerings, as well as an assortment of fresh Salads, local seafood, and the best Burgers in the Hamptons. Catch all your favorite Sports Teams on any of our 21 Flatscreen TV's. Join us for late night entertainment in our taproom with Live Music every Thursday night, DJ's on Friday and Saturday nights. We also offer Weekend Brunch every Saturday and Sunday year round. Open Year Round for locals, weekenders & visitors alike. Annually listed by TripAdvisor for best local restaurant in Southampton. Your place in the Hamptons for good food, reasonable prices and the friendliest staff anywhere.

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. The Waterlot - Fairmont Southampton

2. Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar

3. Jedediah Hawkins

4. Southampton Publick House

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