MONTAUK
ARBOR
Now in its second season, Arbor offers a Mediterranean-style menu and a casual-chic vibe. The 40-seat outdoor patio dining area is perfect for summer evenings. INSIDER TIP: NYC cocktail brand The Garret debuts an outdoor bar this season with a host of mixologists. 240 Fort Pond Blvd., 631-283-5430; arbormontauk.com
BACKYARD RESTAURANT AT SOLÉ EAST
A Mediterranean-inspired menu, Saturday pool parties, and Sunday jazz brunches draw a stylish clientele. 90 Second House Road, 631-668-9739; soleeast.com
BUDDHABERRY
Custom-blended frozen yogurts, vegan sorbets, and real Italian soft-serve gelato are just a few of the tasty offerings. 43 S. Euclid Ave., 631-668-8393; buddhaberry.com
THE CROW’S NEST INN AND RESTAURANT
Seafood and seasoned meat dishes fashioned from organic ingredients complement the restaurant’s rustic charm. 4 Old West Lake Dr., 631-6682077; crowsnestmtk.com
DAVE’S GRILL
Sample some of the freshest seafood in the Hamptons, including a traditional cioppino, at this popular husband-andwife-run restaurant. 468 W. Lake Dr., 631-668-9190; davesgrill.com
DURYEA’S
The Lobster Deck, Fish Market, and Farmers Market return for a second season. The fresh local seafood includes lobster Cobb salad, a classic clambake, a shrimp basket, and seafood towers featuring raw-bar items and sushi. The Fish Market’s revitalized retail space offers fresh local seafood by the pound, as well as sauces and condiments. INSIDER TIP: The Farmers Market offers Goodale Farm dairy products, Iacono Farms’ homemade barbecue and teriyaki sauces, Greek yogurt from Nounos Creamery, Mecox Bay Dairy cheese, and Balsam and Bhumi produce. 65 Tuthill Road, Montauk, 631-668-2410; duryealobsters.com
EAST BY NORTHEAST
Featuring a vibrant bar, an outdoor patio, and live music on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, this sleek restaurant and lounge is noted for combining Asian cooking with local seafood and New World wines, plus sunset views. 51 Edgemere St., 631-668-2872; eastbynortheast.com
GOSMAN’S DOCK
Baked stuffed clams and butterflied fantail shrimp are two of the fresh offerings at this fish-focused Montauk staple. 500 W. Lake Dr., 631-6685330; gosmans.com
HARVEST ON FORT POND
The family-style Italian specials here are based on what’s ripe in the restaurant’s two gardens. 11 S. Emery St., 631-6685574; harvestfortpond.com
THE HIDEAWAY
An unassuming chowder house and bar known for its specialty tequila cocktails. 364 W. Lake Dr., 631-6686592; thehideawaymontauk.com
INLET SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Owned by six commercial fishermen from Montauk, this eatery is the epitome of dock-to-dish. 541 E. Lake Dr., 631-668-4272; inletseafood.com
LA BRISA
The homemade guacamole and tortillas are the ideal post-ditch Plains beachday treat. 752 Montauk Hwy., 631-668-8338; labrisa.com
MONTAUK YACHT CLUB
This relaxing, nautical-chic hideaway features local seafood and water views. 32 Star Island Road, 631-668-3100; montaukyachtclub.com
MUSE AT THE END
Chef Matthew Guiffrida’s second Muse location brings favorites like his Bacon-n-eggs Breakfast Salad to the heart of Montauk. 41 S. Euclid Ave., 631-238-5937; museattheend.com
NAVY BEACH
Paul Mccartney, Robert De Niro, and Cameron Diaz are just a few of the stars who come for the fresh, simply prepared cuisine at Montauk’s favorite beachfront restaurant. INSIDER TIP: For its eighth season, Navy Beach welcomes new items throughout the menu, including crab cakes with pickled vegetables; Korean barbecue aioli and daikon sprouts; and blackened Montauk mako shark with charred tomatillo salsa, roasted corn, tortilla crisps, and avocado. 16 Navy Road, 631-668-6868; navybeach.com
RUSCHMEYER’S
Fresh seafood from the culinary team behind The Smile in New York City is served in a bohemian-style setting. 161 Second House Road, 631-668-2877; chelseahotels.com
SCARPETTA BEACH
Enjoy stunning seaside views and Italian classics at this beachfront hot spot at Gurney’s Montauk Hotel and Spa. 290 Old Montauk Hwy., 631-668-1771; gurneysmontauk.com
THE SALTBOX RESTAURANT & BAR
This new seafood shack serves pub-style fare and creative twists on classic cocktails. 99 Carl Fisher Plaza, 631-238-5727; montauksaltbox.com
668 THE GIG SHACK
Executive Chef Gray Gardell-gross helms a pink-and-orange kitchen that churns out creative renditions of the day’s local catch. 782 Main St., 631-668-2727; 668thegigshack.com
THE SURF LODGE RESTAURANT
Acclaimed chef Chris Rendell offers an eclectic menu of locally sourced seafood and produce. The vibe is always fun and super-young, and a superb lineup of musical talent is set for the 10th-anniversary season. 183 Edgemere St., 631-483-5039; thesurflodge.com
SWALLOW EAST
New American bar bites and live reggae draw a casual-chic crowd. 474 W. Lake Dr., 631-668-8344; swalloweastrestaurant.com