A new outdoor patio has been opened to accommodate the demand at this Hampton Bays trattoria, where the menu uses family recipes. Pastas are homemade, individually sized pizzas come from the wood burning oven, and there are many classics like eggplant or chicken parmigiana. A $35 prix fixe Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday has such entree options as New York strip steak and shrimp saltimbocca; while Sunday is Sinatra night, filled with music from the legendary crooner.

The best people watching around is from a cafe table at this popular spot in the center of Southampton. There are lighter options with grilled king oyster mushrooms in parchment or a Super Salad of kale, avocado, sugar snaps. quinoa, cucumber, egg, hemp hearts, and pumpkin seeds; or choose something more substantial such as a veal chop or lobster with cognac butter and spicy king crab fried rice.

A new 20-seat omakase room, larger dining room, revamped outdoor patio, and knife-shaped bar have been added to the original location of this high-end sushi mecca, which expanded this year to a new East Hampton location and a Montauk pop-up. There is a 16-course omakase for $175, as well as smaller flights of six and nine pieces; a selection of futomaki rolls, and other a la carte offerings, including an indulgent “uni sundae’’ composed of toro tartare, uni, and black kaluga caviar over rice.

The pastry counter and gelateria leading to the into the restaurant are just some reasons this spot is a longtime favorite. Salads such as shaved artichoke with hearts of palm, wild arugula, and aged Parmesan are ideal for summer. Fettuccine with slow-cooked veal ragu is a standout pasta. Entrees include grilled Australian lamb chops, veal Milanese, and branzino with maitake mushrooms.

The lowkey spot on route 27 may not look like much from the outside, but the inside is warm and food is so good that it has attracted crowds for years. Farro salad with grilled corn, tomatoes, radicchio, and pumpkin is a textural wonder; quinoa, spring onion, and carrot puree are a perfect plate partnering for grilled salmon, and the dry-rub spit roasted organic chicken served with fingerlings and presented on a carving board is a work of art. For those in the know, a Peking duck special is offered on Fridays.

Enjoy crispy baby artichokes or vegetarian pasta made with local farm ingredients from the terrace at this hotel’s restaurant that overlooks the bay in Sag Harbor. Entree offerings include slow roasted chicken and grilled swordfish steak.

A wood burning oven and bird’s eye view of the Sag Harbor action are big lures at this popular spot on Sag Harbor’s Main Street. Dishes are simply prepared to showcase an ingredient’s seasonality, where it’s a perfecting charred head of cauliflower or grilled swordfish steak. Those who prefer something a bit more classic with a sauce can try the monkfish bourride, made from the local catch, monkfish liver, carrots, mushrooms, and fingerling potatoes. A back patio is a quieter alternative to the bustling cafe.

One of the most alluring settings on the East End, this intimate Tuscan spot with its patio overlooking the water has been a favorite of celebrities such as Keith Richards, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Calvin Klein. Don’t miss the paper thin crispy bread (pane carasau) served hot and topped with olive oil, fresh rosemary, and sea salt. Pastas include bucatini cacio e pepe with fava beans; and spinach ravioli with lobster; while entree offerings range from a seared pork chop with cannellini beans, sausage, and bok choy to scallops with fingerling potatoes and broccoli rabe.

You can smell the ocean from this seafood shack with only outdoor seating on the Napeague stretch. Fried clams and lobster rolls are signatures, but don’t miss fresh-off-the-boat nightly specials that were swimming in Montauk hours earlier.

Private outdoor areas for up to eight guests can now be booked with bottle service and a DJ (for an extra fee, of course) at this newcomer overlooking Montauk Harbor, which has a South of France vibe. Starters include cauliflower flatbread with roasted tomatoes, zucchini, fresh basil, and caramelized onion; and grilled calamari with roasted garlic and chili flakes; while whole fish with lobster nage or corn salsa; coriander steamed fluke; and tomahawk steaks are among the larger plates.

This casual hangout with a spacious outdoor patio next to a pond in Southampton sits in the middle of the action and offers a selection of sushi, as well as dishes like chopped sesame chicken salad; short rib tacos; wok-seared Mongolian beef; and an array of rice bowls and dumplings. Though there is currently no active liquor license, there is a full mocktail menu.

Sit on the expansive outdoor veranda and enjoy such maki rolls as the vegetarian version containing shiitake, avocado, cucumber, asparagus, and carrot. The Fowler roll with fried oysters or a Little Plains roll mixing fluke tempura, crab, and scallops are also worth ordering. Cooked entrees include fish dishes such as pan seared striped bass with lobster edamame succotash, and a range of steaks and chops.

One of the season’s new hits, chef Eric Miller’s coastal Mexican in Springs has an extensive cocktail program including perfect icy, tart frozen margaritas. Tacos range from spit-roasted heritage pork al pastor with charred pineapple to mixed mushroom with cashew crema; and among the large plates are duck carnitas and local fluke with spicy red rice and black beans.