For being in a strip mall/large parking lot, this place was PRICEY! However, the quality of the food was definitely high. My husband and I came in around 6 pm on a Sunday evening for dinner (booked ahead of time) and the place was pretty empty. We were seated right away and our server was great, super friendly and helpful with what to order. There are a ton of specials off the menu which sounded amazing, so we both ordered two specials with Hake (~$46 each). Both were delicious, fresh and innovative takes on fish. I wish they had more of the specials listed because it was hard for us to keep them all straight. I started with the fondue for one which was tasty and fun but I would have preferred if it also came with cornichons and that the potatoes weren't fried (it was really heavy and oily with cheese and fried potatoes). Drinks were pretty weak for $26, and the bartender actually forgot to add champagne to one of our French 75s, lol. He did remedy it, though. We split the ice cream sandwich for dessert which was a little strange but tasty. All in all the food was very flavorful but at the price point I probably wouldn't come back. I guess you can get away with that in the Hamptons, even in the off season! read more

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I would love to give this Restaurant 10 stars. We've been living here for years and I don't even know why we never have tried it. We went last night and had a fabulous meal. To start off with the service was superb. The ambience was really lovely, cozy, quiet and just lovely I started off with the escargot which were exquisitely delicious. I then had the pork chop milanese which was a big wow. Again perfectly cooked. We had some of their specialty cocktails, which were delicious. Highly recommend Bistro Ete!!!!! read more

Amazing !! We love this restaurant! It is pricey but worth every penny ! Service is amazing as well! read more

Bistro Été - Customers can pick out a steak and come back when it is aged - French Near Me - Water Mill, New York

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We tried this restaurant for the first time during restaurant week. It was such a pleasant surprise! Everything was perfect! Beautiful ambience, delicious food and excellent service. I had the duck sliders which were phenomenal. Highly recommend. We will be back! read more

This restaurant is amazing! Not only is the food delicious but they also have a 4 course prefix doggie menu! Dogs are welcome! Our experience could not have been better the humans enjoyed every bite of Steak Frits and Scallops while the pups inhaled a made to order chicken wrapped in bacon with a venison reduction and table side shave truffle topper. They also had homemade biscuits and doggie ice cream. If you have a dog and are in the hamptons do not miss out. You and your pup will not be disappointed! Can't wait to return! Follow @DoggieRoadTrippin on instagram for more dog friendly events and adventures read more

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We came here for lunch to celebrate Mother's Day. It's located in a small cute shopping center. We parked in the back and we were able to get outside seating for our party of four. We were happy to see that they had a special menu for puppies. We started off with drinks and an appetizer. I had the truffle martini. It did not disappoint. Presentation was amazing and the drink was strong. All of our food was amazing. I think our puppy felt like we were celebrating his birthday or something. There were a very cute seat for him and an impressive menu. The entire staff was amazing! We felt welcomed and they were very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend giving this place a try if you want to have an amazing meal. read more

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went tonight. "Burger night". $33.00 burger. Yes, $33!! We ordered 2 med rare, and mine rare. All came well done. Mentioned to waitperson. No "sorry" No "can I make it right" Nada. Later offered a dessert comp'd. Too late. A $33 burger should come the way you want it. period. Not returning. read more

The most warm welcoming place in the Hamptons. Liz is the manager and owner and makes you feel welcome. She is also a dog lover and makes you and your furry friend feel welcome. They even have a dog menu and dog beds. The lettuce and pea soup was fantastic. Vegans this is something you will love. The duck wings are very unique. The look of chicken drum sticks with the taste of BBQ and duck mixed together. This chef is a creative genius. Lindsay was our server and took great care of us. The ambiance is nice and this place is great even in the off season. This place makes great espresso martinis. Their scallops are incredible. (Nice and hot ant white all the way through) not to mention extremely tasty. I look forward to going back and recommend this place for everyone (both two legs and four) read more

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Just had an amazing restaurant week dinner here. Our server was exceptional: friendly, fast and knowledgeable. We started with escargot and ceviche, both were delicious. The catch of the day was halibut cooked in a broth with clams and chickpeas that tasted of herbs and the sea. Possibly the best fish dish I've had in The Hamptons. The zucchini 'pasta' was so much better than it sounds it's not worth explaining...it has to be tried. Dessert was a gluten free apple tart that was just perfect for a cool night in apple season. Lovely room decorated with warm wood. A great soundtrack at just the right volume added to the vibe. read more

Everything is great at Bistro Ete! Of course the food is great but the severs are a delight!

Such a lovely place for dinner in the Hamptons! It's feels very low key and unpretentious, which is hard to find in the Hamptons. My girlfriend and I came here for a birthdays dinner and it was absolutely perfect. They have giant teddy bears you can take pictures with, which is probably a great draw for kids. Food was fantastic! We shared two appetizers and a specialty lobster pasta. It was the perfect amount of food. read more

Bistro Été - The birthday bear - French Near Me - Water Mill, New York

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I have dined many times at Bistro Ete but my most recent experience was disappointing. We had several issues including: The server recited a long list of specials that were not on the menu. Two diners in my party decided to order the special (fluke). When placing our order, we were informed that it was not available after she just recited the specials. We had to ask to see the menus again. We ordered the Jamon Iberico as an appetizer from the list of specials. The order size was miniscule, barely two or three bites. When the bill arrived, the charge was $46 for the tiny portion. It is an extremely poor value. While we were still working on our entrees the server asked whether we were "ready for desert". Obviously, we weren't as we hadn't finished our entrees at that point. (4) We ordered Smores for dessert. The menu described the dessert as suitable for sharing. It included peanut butter along with the other ingredients. The amount of peanut butter included with the order was a demitasse (small espresso) spoon of peanut butter. It was hardly enough for one dinner and no way enough for sharing. read more

The food was excellent here, but I think the waitress might have been new, which made the meal a little less enjoyable. I wanted to order something with truffles, so we were recommended by the waitress to get the poppers with fresh shaved truffle on top. They were great! We also ordered a salad that was recommended by someone who ate here before. When our main courses came, I was very surprised to see that mine came with the exact same salad we ordered and the exact same potato poppers. Not only had the waitress not told us that we were going to get the same salad, but she was also the one who recommended the poppers. Had we known that we would have wanted to try something else! Throughout the meal, we were checked on a little too frequently than normal where we would be in the middle of a conversation and interrupted. When we were finished, suddenly the opposite happened. We had trouble getting the check! I feel bad because I do think that the waitress was new and probably just trying her best. I would give this place another shot because the food was very good though. read more

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We chose to dine here after our weekend out East. We had a few drinks which were fine. Our meals were fine. I ordered duck confit which is typically crispy but I think due to the blueberry it became a little soggy. And if we could go based on the meal itself then I would recommend going here. Though the meal wasn't bad we noticed a few inconsistencies on how we were served compared to those around us. I'm historically not someone who will make a big deal out of it but given that there were multiple back to back things happening we decided to leave a note. We were not angry or upset but did want it to be noted because that way staff can be more mindful of this for the next guest. We figured they were small and probably explainable but again, given that it was multiple things we thought leaving a note would be the easiest and discrete way to mention everything. After having left we were contacted by text with a very unprofessional message. I was honestly shocked at how we were approached and vastly disappointed in how the situation was handled. Additionally, we did not leave our number with anyone so not sure how they got our number but I'm assuming they looked up our number based on when we made our reservation. I've worked in service and other jobs and so has my partner. Anytime I've been met with a complaint or someone providing me with advice I've taken it on the chin, if it applied then I'd work on improving and "if it don't apply, I let it fly" I leave it alone. I've NEVER contacted or tried to argue back with anyone trying to bring something to my awareness so I was truly shocked at how they decided to go about this. We should all be open to critique but even beyond that be open to listen to someone else's experience and try to see how this could be handled professionally and with grace instead of aggressively texting your customers. read more

Bistro Été - French Near Me - Water Mill, New York

How does one write a review for a place that the only thing wrong is sometimes it's hard to get a reservation?? It's only that way cuz the food and service are incredible. Liz, Arie and Jake to only name a few make every customer feel like family. We LOVE the place and everything about it!!!! read more

Now we're getting to the good stuff. I gave this one the nod because it's in the top three of all restaurants we experienced during covid while in the Hamptons. The outside area was among the best we experienced- I even dug the weird globe-like lighting all over the yard. Service was also excellent- nothing like being served by good looking people. It doesn't make the food taste any better, but it doesn't make it taste worst either, if you know what I mean. Luckily, in this case, the food stood on its own. I had a lovely duck and my dining companion really enjoyed his scallops, among other dishes. Drinks were also tasty, so overall a great experience. If I had one tiny nit it would be that the food was somewhat expected- a wee bit more creativity wouldn't hurt. But that's a small thing. We had a great meal here. read more

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it is our favorite restaurant in the Hamptons! incredible menu, and the staff and owners are so friendly! We are frequent regulars, dining there since before Covid and even during! impeccable food, quality and service!!!! HIGHLY RATED!!!! read more

Used to come to this restaurant frequently and one time went with a large group and between the time of the itemized receipt and the check to sign the server added two entrees to bring up the price of the bill for a bigger tip. We noticed when in the car and called the restaurant to complain about this - they apparently blacklisted us from the restaurant for complaining. Three years later I have a large reservation for dinner on Friday night the 4th of July and they cancel it hours before. The worst and rudest customer service I have ever experienced. Would avoid at all costs unless u want to be scammed and be insulted at what is already an expensive meal. This is the worst of the hamptons read more

The most rude wait staff and customer service I have encountered. I know service in the Hamptons especially during the summer season tends to be this way but this was really something else. What ever ever happened to businesses prioritizing the customer's experience? Quite ironic for a restaurant in a strip mall to treat their paying customers with such attitude and rudeness. Go to Tutto Il Giorno, Topping Rose, Sant Ambroeus, or Calissa if you actually want to have a nice dinner read more

Great food, wonderful service and a peaceful ambiance. We went out n winter but it's great in the summer too.

My husband and I came here for dinner and sat outside in early October while it was still warm out and we had a wonderful evening. They have a corkage fee so we brought a nice bottle of wine with us to share. I also ordered a delicious old fashioned cocktail to start. For our food we ordered: Little neck clams, which were perfectly cooked with a fantastic sauce Seared foie gras, which had a excellent sauce Duck confit paella - if you love paella, I highly recommend Brussel sprouts side - they were full of flavor and very complex Steak frites, which had the most delightful butter sauce on top Truffles fries - I wish they were more like French fries than potato slices but still enjoyable For dessert we ordered the the tarte of the day because it was gluten free and it was fantastic. Overall we had a wonderful meal. It would've been much more expensive if we didn't bring our own bottle of wine, but I think because of that it makes it a great place to come and have a great meal without overpaying for alcohol. read more

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Great food, friendly staff and a wonderful place to eat. One of the best meal in the Hamptons. Nice seating inside and outside. We chose outside which worked out well in summer read more

It was our first time here this evening for a 6 pm reservation. Overall excellent and trendy. We ate outside. We started with mineral water - Perrier of course they served. And we had two Negronis. Patrizia had the bourbon and I had gin. Patrizia likes her drinks sweet! The served bread with whipped butter. The bread was to die for. For appetizers we had the octopus which was delicious. Braised Wild Caught Spanish Octopus Burst Cherry Tomatoes | Gigante Beans. I had to try the French onion soup since the chef is French trained. It didn't disappoint and was fabulous. It will never taste the same again. For dinner Patrizia had the veal ossobuco over lemon risotto with peas. She said it was delicious especially the marrow. The peas she would have liked a little softer but that's her taste. It's a big portion by the way. She didn't finish it. I had the special which was a halibut with Champagne Truffle Sauce served with Potato Puree & Sautéed Spinach....a touch of cream makes this sauce silky & delicate! And it was. They have so many fabulous desserts to select and we were so stuffed. We simply opted for a cookie ice cream sandwich - espresso coffee flavor. They make their own ice cream here. It was ok. Came out hard as a rock and hard to slice. Maybe we should have had the crème brûlée :-) This place is definitely up there in price but very enjoyable. With tax $261. Service was excellent. We left a $55.00 tip. Thanks so much and go check it out. Ciao Sal & Patrizia read more

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Had my 1st mediocre experience here, usually they're on top of their game. The escargot were flavorless, no garlicky, parsley flavors to be detected. The beef tartare was half the portion i had last year, and lacked flavor also. Ordered the duck paella, the duck was nice and tender but the rice was overly smoked, felt like i was eating a piece of charcoal. Service was good. Was disappointed as this was one of my favorite spots in the Hamptons. read more

We are frequent diners at this restaurant and have been for years. In our opinion it is one of, if not the best restaurant on the east end. The chef and his wife and son work there and it is clearly a well run (and delicious!) family business. It is pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Generous and delicious portions. read more

Oui Oui! Walking into a quaint farmhouse decor, I knew we'd be in for a great meal. I had this place bookmarked for a while, I was secretly counting the days until I can bring my French-Canadian wife out east for something comforting. Our cheerful waiter explained the menu offerings. He brought us some bread, I know I'm going to be deep into some escargot so the more bread the better. I ordered a Rose for my wife and a glass of red French wine for myself. Wifee? Loves her wine. My wine wasn't good, I was surprised. It kinda threw off my meal. My Escargot? Perfection on a dimpled plate. Cooked perfectly, this is was a rich and decadent dish that I can have every day of my life. The best part, just slowly sopping up the remains. Mmmm mm! I was craving Steak Frites, I wasn't too happy with this dish because my cut was a little fatty. I understand its the restaurant week menu and I was glad to see the house favorite was offered as a menu choice. I was all set to order it but switched to Steak Frites at the last second. My almond cake? Yummy.. Very decadent as well, the whipped cream was molded and looked nice, it was churned too much for my taste. The mouth feel was off. Overall, enjoyed this restaurant and can't wait to return again. read more

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Delicious duck appetizer with large portions. Steak frites was cooked absolutely perfect with crispy potatoes. Ice cream mint had a very unique flavor to it. All in all, top quality food and a great experience. The chef and wife are both extremely friendly and speak to all the guests. Would visit again. read more

Bistro Été - French Near Me - Water Mill, New York

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I will say, I had no idea what to expect when walking into this restaurant, but I'm so glad I read the review from fellow yelpers and walked into this restaurant. My husband and I typically have a fancy meal to celebrate an anniversary, and since we decided not to really celebrate it this year in the city, we saved our fancy meal for the Hamptons at Bistro Ete. First off, I was super pumped that this place had vegetarian options. It is extremely rare to find a French style restaurant with vegetarian options. This place had many and it was clear that they try to have a variety of options to be able to serve everyone. My husband and I aren't big drinkers, and I appreciated our server not being turned off by this. He was able to get my husband lemonade instead, and I stuck with water for the evening. He put ice with rosemary, orange, and strawberry in it in our water, turning our water into something fun to drink. For our appetizer, my husband and I shared the Roasted Local Brussel Sprouts with Halloumi, Pomegranate Seeds, Tahini, Grape Must. There aren't enough words to tell you how delicious this was. My husband and I were licking the spoon to taste the sauce. It was just beyond delicious. My husband got the vegan paella, which he found to be delicious. I'm not an olive person, but I tried a bit of his and loved the paella. It was perfect with a nice crispy crust on top. I wasn't that hungry, so I ordered two appetizers for my meal, the spaetzle and the mussolini salad. Both were delicious and I had to have my husband try some of the mussolini salad because it was just delicious. They took such simple ingredients and made them so tasty. We were filling pretty full, but I wanted to take one of the desserts to go because they looked so good. We settled on their season tart, which was the blueberry tart that day. We took it to our B&B and ate it that evening, and it was delicious. When we paid our bill, they gave us a sample of their candied orange, so of course we ended up having to buy some of that to take home as well. Bistro Ete is delicious, and it is one of the better meals that my husband and I have had anywhere. If we're ever back in Eastern Long Island, I definitely think we'll be back. read more

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Bistro Ete has been our favorite local restaurant since it opened. There are a number of excellent restaurants on the east end and my husband and I enjoy many of them. However, in our opinion, there aren't many restaurants with as gifted a chef and owner as Chef Arie at Bistro Ete. We just finished a delicious dinner. Started with an appetizer of clams a huge delicious pork chop and a tasty fish preparation of hake(which I had never had before). This was accompanied by the best Margaritas we've ever had.(also mixed by the chef) In addition to the exceptional food, Arie and his wife (who runs the restaurant) are friendly and kind people. We have witnessed Arie welcoming and serving a meal to people that clearly don't have the ability to pay for the meal. Dining here is very special. read more

The food had definitely exceeded my expectations. We found this piece of gem after multiple unsuccessful searches around the area, because everywhere was booked. We called in, and the super nice staff offered us a table. The restaurant is decorated with beautiful outside lights, and cozy dim lights on the inside. It has a cute outdoor area, so you can seat under trees or under the patio. We chose indoor seating, and was situated at the end of the dining room inside, far away from other tables. I ordered clams and my friend orders a steak. The clams are SOOOO GOOOD. The broth is rich and creamy. The sausage and peas complimented the overall taste. And the steak was so tender, and it was cooked to perfection. Food overall definitely exceeded my expectations. Love the experience, would come back again if I am in the area read more

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What a gem of a place! Celebrated my birthday here last year, which was such a treat! I had to bring my sister here over the summer so she could try it herself too. The restaurant is cozy, colorful, and lively. Indoor and outdoor seating. The service was great, our server was so accommodating and sweet, very descriptive and helpful. As for the food, amazing! Everything was cooked to perfection and beautifully plated, I could not put my cocktail down, it was so good. Even the ice cubes for the water is refreshingly cute as well. They change their menu often, and they never miss on their specials. Cute for dates, or special occasions. Enjoy! read more

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We visited Bistro Ete for dinner. We made a reservation in advance on OpenTable. We arrived about 15 minutes late and they'd given away our table (they not unreasonably thought we were no-shows) but they sat us by the bar within a few minutes. The food and drinks were just terrific. The menu is "coastal french" and has a great selection of small plates. We split a bunch and enjoyed them all: (1) Burrata (flavors blended well and were rich and savory, with a perfect balance of olive oil and salt); (2) fried olives (well done and came with a great sauce); (3) French onion soup (tasty and had a good base); (4) cacio e pepe (good pasta and sauce, and the portobello was an interesting touch); and (5) baked halloumi (also good). I probably would've gone with one less dish for the two of us, but it was all tasty so I don't regret it. For drinks, I got the spicy margarita and loved it--it's actually spicy! (I got a "7/10," and it had a nice kick, but I could've gone higher.) The only downside here was the service. Our server was quite friendly, but the kitchen took a long time to wrap up our dishes, so we spent a lot of time waiting between our "courses." The seating area for us was also nice enough but not particularly special; perhaps the main room is nicer. Overall, I'd give 5 stars for the food and 4 stars for service, but I'd happily come back! read more

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We came for a belated Valentine's Day dinner after hearing about the restaurant from a friend. Bistro Ete was everything we were hoping for and more--the atmosphere is not at all stuffy yet it still feels chic. The cocktails were absolutely amazing, hand crafted with an attention to detail in their housemade marinated olives and infusions--even their ice cubes are infused with fresh fruit and herbs. We tried a sampling of appetizers including the duck wings (Chef Arie made a believer out of me, I wasn't a fan of duck prior to coming in), Brie and mushroom in puff pastry and fried olives. I had the scallops which were perfectly cooked and paired with fragrant rice and garnished with pomegranate seeds--the perfect pop of tartness. My husband had the short rib pappardelle which was a spectacular treat. It had the perfect amount of richness without being "too much." Overall this was a truly special experience and perfect for a date night. Liz was incredibly welcoming and friendly and Chef Arie is so talented. We cannot want to come back and eat our way through the menu! read more

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Love this restaurant! Took long enough for being a local on the east end of Long Island to get here. My wife and I were warmly greeted by Jake! A Very nice young fellow. We both started with the French onion soup which is the best I've ever had! Especially on such a cold winter night. Brrr!! After the soup we ventured onto our main course in which we shared...The duck paella! Quack! Who knew! We've Never heard of a duck paella before, until coming here. A hearty, flavorful, perfectly balanced dish. This establishment did not miss a beat. Definitely worth a bite! Quack! read more

Stopped in here with my SIL and nieces last week. Understated elegant atmosphere, fantastic service, great wine menu and the food was delicious. Sometimes it's hard to find a restaurant that's elevated without being pretentious-Bistro Ete was an unsuspected gem and really makes you feel at home. Will absolutely be back with my husband and friends! read more

Restaurant, food, staff, owner and family, words can't describe how perfect it all is here! Arguably best restaurant on the island!

We have been blessed to celebrate my dad's 99th and 100th birthdays at Bistro Été. Food is always great. Staff is attentive. Chef Arie and his wife Liz run a first class restaurant. read more

Bistro Été - Chef Arie joined us in this family photo celebrating our dad's 100th birthday. - French Near Me - Water Mill, New York

Can't lose with Ete. Mainly posted this for the pics. This was from restaurant week - take a look :) read more

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Consistently one of the best (if not the best) restaurants in the Hamptons. Delicious and innovative food served in a homey environment (husband Ari is chef and bartender and wife Liz manages the restaurant). Prices are high, but the food and ambiance are incredibly special. read more

Fine dining experience, wide variety of dishes good service, Never felt rushed, allowed to savored our meal.