A perfect place to satisfy a craving for baked goods (sweet and savory), this waterfront cafe located on the marina of EHP Resort is an ideal spot to work, read, or just relax while sinking your teeth into custard-filled doughnuts, jelly croissants, or focaccia topped with bacon and a fried egg. This fall, the team is adding hot chocolate in addition to a variety of coffees and juices.

The outpost of Noho’s beloved rustic Italian room has become so popular that it’s hard to distinguish a fall weekend night from a Saturday in August. Expertly prepared plates include eggplant, tomato, peperoncino, mozzarella, and anchovy ancient grain focaccia; burrata with cherries and pistachio pesto; duck breast with nectarines and ginger; whole branzino for two; and black garlic skirt steak.

Every Thursday this fall, this tavern will serve up chicken and steak tacos in addition to the fish variety on its daily menu. On Fridays and Saturdays, there will be late-night burgers and fries starting at 10 p.m. and a daily happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. Brunch will begin at the end of September, and among the new dishes this fall is a pot pie made with spit-roasted chicken, and local vegetables topped with flaky crust.

Summer cole slaw and barbecue sauce have been replaced by more seasonal roasted cauliflower on the famous spit-roasted chicken plate at this cozy dining room in Wainscott. Handmade ricotta cavatelli with veal ragu and an apple crumble with vanilla ice cream are among the new items added, while Peking duck and Korean chicken buns are also good cool weather choices. A menu featuring fresh, seasonal autumn ingredients will be introduced soon, with items from a partnership with the local Balsam Farms. 

The old Lobster Inn was revitalized this year by Jesse Matsuoka (Sen) and his partners who brought in fresh, sustainable fish and upgraded the kitchen. At the new restaurant, they have introduced dollar oysters along with Monday night guest chefs and speakers who will address sustainable food sourcing. New dishes include a tuna burger with wasabi guacamole, and a lobster poutine made from bisque gravy, cheese curd, and fries.

Just up the street from Hen of the Woods, this shop has been an overnight hit since opening this summer, serving prepared foods to enjoy in the back garden, tables out front, or at home. From the sweetest oversized local heirloom tomatoes to grilled sumac chicken, dishes are made with local ingredients, while baked goods — including a multi-grain croissant and a variety of scones — are a perfect match for a piping cup of coffee. The shop also sells a variety of high-end pantry items, including fig vinegar and apricot vanilla fruit spread.

Jonathan Bernard, a farmer and forager who sells exotic specialties to chefs across the Hamptons, along with his partner Suzy Yang, have opened this upscale gourmet shop with outdoor dining benches, where guests can indulge in yuzu lobster rolls, daily pastries, and trays of uni, truffles, and mixed mushrooms. The shop also sells pantry items like aged soy sauce and shiso leaves.

The magical courtyard at this longtime favorite Italian on Southampton’s Main Street remains open, warmed with heaters throughout the cooler months. The famous pastry counter now has seasonal desserts like pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker cookie. Other fall dishes include veal meatballs with San Marzano tomato sauce and grilled lamb chops with artichokes.

Even during the off season, reservations are tough to score at the latest addition from David and Rachel Hersh, owners of Rumba and Cowfish. The chic American establishment has upped Westhampton’s offerings with lunch, dinner, brunch, and full tea service in an intimate dining room, as well as on an outdoor patio with heaters. Pickled deviled eggs with candied Fresno peppers and a prime rib sandwich on homemade French bread are among the new standouts. The restaurant’s layered flower pot dessert, made with vanilla ice cream, Tate’s cookies, an Oreo crumble, and Nutella mousse, comes served in an actual plant container.