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Savory phyllo at Elaia Estiatorio in Bridgehampton.
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9 Dining Spots in the Hamptons for Fall

As the crowds thin, now is an ideal time

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Savory phyllo at Elaia Estiatorio in Bridgehampton.
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The cognoscenti know that fall is a spectacular time to spend on the eastern end of Long Island. The air is crisp and humidity is gone along with the crowds, beaches are peaceful, and though restaurants are still vibrant, tables are a little easier to secure. Chefs, when not overwhelmed, can take a breath and focus on creativity. Here are some places worth checking out.

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Scarpetta Beach

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Iconic Gurney’s Montauk Resort on the ocean, with its newly reimagined spa, is just as magical off season and it’s waterfront is a perfect setting for an outpost of the Italian favorite. Watch the waves through oversized windows, while enjoying hearty seasonal dishes such as braised short ribs with vegetables and farro risotto and veal tenderloin with semolina gnocchi and crispy sweetbreads.

Nice dinner set up at Scarpetta Beach in Montauk.
The dining room at Scarpetta Beach.
Scarpetta Beach

Lulu Kitchen & Bar

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You can smell the wood-fired cooking as you walk by this buzzy Sag Harbor restaurant that turns out whole branzino and legendary cauliflower. After the summer, the wine list is discounted by 25 percent on Wednesdays, and dishes like pan-roasted chicken liver with agrodolce herb salad and dry-aged duck for two with garlic yogurt are good seasonal selections.

Mussels arranged in a circle on a cast-iron plate at Lulu Kitchen & Bar.
Mussels at Lulu Kitchen & Bar in Sag Harbor.
Lulu Kitchen & Bar

O by Kissaki

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Italian influence lends heft to traditional Japanese fare at this cross-cultural lively dining room in East Hampton. Miso pumpkin soup; mushroom umami ravioli; paccheri with duck ragu and hatcho miso or lardo and uni crispy rice with dashi soy sauce are among the offerings.

A restaurant storefront with sign and pine trees.
O by Kissaki in East Hampton.
O by Kissaki

The cozy brasserie on the corner of Bridgehampton’s Main Street holds artists’ and writers’ nights in the fall on the first Monday of each month, where guests discuss their works over a three-course family-style meal, offered with a glass of wine or draft beer for $49. Among the seasonal dishes are Montauk scallops with fried green tomatoes and shiitakes; Korean-style short ribs with sticky rice and wheatberries; and lobster pappardelle with fennel and basil.

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The exterior of Almond in Bridgehampton.
Almond

Elaia Estiatorio

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The vibe may be lower key in general across the South Fork, but Bridgehampton’s popular Greek restaurant is not ready to slow down, continuing DJ night programming on select weekends through the fall. Look for stews including veal and rabbit alongside traditional offerings like lavraki and slow-roasted lamb ribs glazed in cherry preserves.

Calissa Hamptons

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Avgolemono soup, roasted lamb with orzo, or spinach and feta pie are all good autumn selections at this popular Mediterranean restaurant in Water Mill. If you have a large party (over 10), the restaurant will create an $85 prix fixe including appetizers of saganaki, lamb meatballs, and tuna tartare, entrees like whole grilled fish and chicken souvlaki, and sides. If you want to go solo, sidle up to the bar on Friday nights when oysters are just $1 each.

An outdoor dining area with string lights, a few trees, and tables scattered about.
The outdoor seating at Calissa Hamptons.
Calissa

Manna at Lobster Inn

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Open year round, this classic seafood shack celebrating locally sourced and sustainable seafood is a tough reservation to score in the summer, but in the winter you can book a seat overlooking the water and also get an early catch prix fixe for $29 until 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesdays, there is also a $56 crustacean bake with shrimp and crab-stuffed lobster, and Mondays, Manna offers educational aquaculture programs with guest lecturers.

A high-walled, stainless steel pot is filled with lobster, shrimp, sausage, oysters, and clams.
A lobster boil from Manna at Lobster Inn.
Manna at Lobster Inn

Tutto Il Giorno South

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In August, there is usually a line out the door at this restaurant, owned and designed by Gabby Karan and run like a tight ship by Nicholas Maracz, but things are a bit easier to navigate in the cooler months. Begin the evening on a comfy couch where you sip a cocktail and nibble on hot, wafer-thin pane carasau that’s drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt. Pastas include pillows of ravioli stuffed with ricotta and topped with borage and walnut pesto, and paccheri with beef ragu and provolone. If you arrive early, you can always peruse items at the Urban Zen shop off the bar, owned by Karan’s mom, Donna.

Tutto Il Giorno
The dining room at Tutto Il Giorno.
Tutto Il Giorno

Dopo Argento

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Maurizio Marfoglia has created a dining empire with his Dopo brand, including the newest that premiered in Bridgehampton this past summer, but this cozy spot on Southampton’s Main Street is particularly inviting in the cooler months. Whether you sit at the mahogany and cement bar, or gather in the spectacular wine room, warmed by reclaimed wood and lined with over a hundred bottles, you can enjoy dishes like buckwheat polenta with 10-year-aged Bitto cheese; lamb shank papardelle; and fish stew with potatoes and dry-cured olives. 

Scarpetta Beach

Iconic Gurney’s Montauk Resort on the ocean, with its newly reimagined spa, is just as magical off season and it’s waterfront is a perfect setting for an outpost of the Italian favorite. Watch the waves through oversized windows, while enjoying hearty seasonal dishes such as braised short ribs with vegetables and farro risotto and veal tenderloin with semolina gnocchi and crispy sweetbreads.

Nice dinner set up at Scarpetta Beach in Montauk.
The dining room at Scarpetta Beach.
Scarpetta Beach

Lulu Kitchen & Bar

You can smell the wood-fired cooking as you walk by this buzzy Sag Harbor restaurant that turns out whole branzino and legendary cauliflower. After the summer, the wine list is discounted by 25 percent on Wednesdays, and dishes like pan-roasted chicken liver with agrodolce herb salad and dry-aged duck for two with garlic yogurt are good seasonal selections.

Mussels arranged in a circle on a cast-iron plate at Lulu Kitchen & Bar.
Mussels at Lulu Kitchen & Bar in Sag Harbor.
Lulu Kitchen & Bar

O by Kissaki

Italian influence lends heft to traditional Japanese fare at this cross-cultural lively dining room in East Hampton. Miso pumpkin soup; mushroom umami ravioli; paccheri with duck ragu and hatcho miso or lardo and uni crispy rice with dashi soy sauce are among the offerings.

A restaurant storefront with sign and pine trees.
O by Kissaki in East Hampton.
O by Kissaki

Almond

The cozy brasserie on the corner of Bridgehampton’s Main Street holds artists’ and writers’ nights in the fall on the first Monday of each month, where guests discuss their works over a three-course family-style meal, offered with a glass of wine or draft beer for $49. Among the seasonal dishes are Montauk scallops with fried green tomatoes and shiitakes; Korean-style short ribs with sticky rice and wheatberries; and lobster pappardelle with fennel and basil.

The outside of a restaurant’s entrance.
The exterior of Almond in Bridgehampton.
Almond

Elaia Estiatorio

The vibe may be lower key in general across the South Fork, but Bridgehampton’s popular Greek restaurant is not ready to slow down, continuing DJ night programming on select weekends through the fall. Look for stews including veal and rabbit alongside traditional offerings like lavraki and slow-roasted lamb ribs glazed in cherry preserves.

Calissa Hamptons

Avgolemono soup, roasted lamb with orzo, or spinach and feta pie are all good autumn selections at this popular Mediterranean restaurant in Water Mill. If you have a large party (over 10), the restaurant will create an $85 prix fixe including appetizers of saganaki, lamb meatballs, and tuna tartare, entrees like whole grilled fish and chicken souvlaki, and sides. If you want to go solo, sidle up to the bar on Friday nights when oysters are just $1 each.

An outdoor dining area with string lights, a few trees, and tables scattered about.
The outdoor seating at Calissa Hamptons.
Calissa

Manna at Lobster Inn

Open year round, this classic seafood shack celebrating locally sourced and sustainable seafood is a tough reservation to score in the summer, but in the winter you can book a seat overlooking the water and also get an early catch prix fixe for $29 until 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Tuesdays, there is also a $56 crustacean bake with shrimp and crab-stuffed lobster, and Mondays, Manna offers educational aquaculture programs with guest lecturers.

A high-walled, stainless steel pot is filled with lobster, shrimp, sausage, oysters, and clams.
A lobster boil from Manna at Lobster Inn.
Manna at Lobster Inn

Tutto Il Giorno South

In August, there is usually a line out the door at this restaurant, owned and designed by Gabby Karan and run like a tight ship by Nicholas Maracz, but things are a bit easier to navigate in the cooler months. Begin the evening on a comfy couch where you sip a cocktail and nibble on hot, wafer-thin pane carasau that’s drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt. Pastas include pillows of ravioli stuffed with ricotta and topped with borage and walnut pesto, and paccheri with beef ragu and provolone. If you arrive early, you can always peruse items at the Urban Zen shop off the bar, owned by Karan’s mom, Donna.

Tutto Il Giorno
The dining room at Tutto Il Giorno.
Tutto Il Giorno

Dopo Argento

Maurizio Marfoglia has created a dining empire with his Dopo brand, including the newest that premiered in Bridgehampton this past summer, but this cozy spot on Southampton’s Main Street is particularly inviting in the cooler months. Whether you sit at the mahogany and cement bar, or gather in the spectacular wine room, warmed by reclaimed wood and lined with over a hundred bottles, you can enjoy dishes like buckwheat polenta with 10-year-aged Bitto cheese; lamb shank papardelle; and fish stew with potatoes and dry-cured olives. 

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