Almond is my favorite restaurant in the USA. The food is fresh, delicious, and locally sourced so…read morewhen I dine there I feel like I'm getting the best of "home". The weekly specials featured each night are always enticing and the prices are reasonable. The ambiance is friendly and the bar is lively. We have dined here for 25 years and have never been disappointed. Even if we were, the owners would do everything possible to make sure our meal was exceptional.

Ah the Hamptons .. the land of overpriced , underwhelming food and service. Not here!…read more I loved Almond. To begin the staff here is remarkable and service oriented. Eric one of the owners is ever present and connected with his guests table by table. The wine selections by the glass remarkable as were the craft cocktails. Especially the almond Margaritas The mezzi platter was so beautiful to look at we stalled to eat it. The pork chop was amazing and large to boot served with brocolini vegetables and corn in a delicious spicy saute The clientele here were so interest, well groomed and fun to gaze at. It feels to me like old Hampton crowd. People who truly know the essence of Hampton life. Fairly priced as we'll go!

Excellent food and service, very nice setting Enjoyed the…read moreevening Congratulations to John Meadows

Phenomenal evening at LDV at the Maidstone.The service was attentive,& fresh and delicious locally…read moresourced dishes. Dining outside in their garden patio was so wonderful. Highly recommend!!

Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton: Culinary Highs and Service Lows…read moreRating: (Food: 9.5 | Service: 6) Topping Rose House remains a bit of a Bridgehampton enigma. As a spot we find ourselves returning to a couple of times a year, the kitchen continues to operate at a gold standard, even when the front-of-house seems to be stuck in a bit of a fog. The Food: A Seasonal Symphony If you are coming strictly for the palate, you will not be disappointed. The freshness of the ingredients is palpable: * Oysters: These were pristine--served icy cold and exceptionally fresh. The mignonette was the standout here; perfectly balanced and bright, it elevated the oysters rather than masking them. * Pea Soup: This was a revelation. It tasted as if the peas had been picked just yesterday; it was vibrant, "green," and utterly delightful. * Lobster Roll: While it was admittedly small in stature (especially for the price point), the execution was flawless. It was bright, crunchy, and avoided the heavy mayo-trap that many local spots fall into. The Service: A Comedy of Errors Unfortunately, the gap between the kitchen and the dining room was wide during this visit. While our waitress was personally lovely, the actual mechanics of the service were incredibly frustrated: * Timing Issues: We were offered bread at the start of the meal, yet it didn't grace the table until we were finished eating. * The Water Gap: Our sparkling water sat empty for far too long. Refills were offered, but like the bread, they arrived only after the meal had concluded. * Lack of Proactivity: There was no offer for drink refills throughout the courses. * Accountability: Most disappointing was the lack of acknowledgment. Mistakes happen, but a simple "I'm so sorry for the delay" goes a long way. Instead, the lapses were never addressed or accounted for. The Verdict: Topping Rose House serves some of the most phenomenal, fresh food in the Hamptons. However, when you're paying Bridgehampton prices, you expect the service to match the caliber of the kitchen. We'll likely be back because the pea soup and oysters are hard to quit, but we'll be crossing our fingers for a more attentive experience next time. mi

Dining here was an exceptional experience from beginning to end. Every detail reflected the level…read moreof excellence you would expect from Chef Jean-Georges. The food was beautifully presented, thoughtfully composed, and absolutely delicious. Each dish was balanced with incredible flavors, fresh ingredients, and flawless execution. The service was equally impressive--attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made us feel valued throughout the entire evening and offered great recommendations that elevated the experience even further.

Four stars for the fun ambiance and friendly bartender. One star because my vodka soda was $26…read more Came here to grab a drink before heading to Stephen's Talkhouse. The bartender here greeted us warmly and took care of us immediately. Inside the ceiling is decked out in disco balls which is really fun. The booths are velvet, really cool space. Can't speak to the food since we didn't eat here. I was pretty shocked when we got the bill, but I guess it's the Hamptons. The food coming out of here smelled great. I'd come back.

I came here with a group of friends and had a great time! I tried the whipped ricotta (6/10 I've…read morehad better and they don't give you enough bread), salmon tartare (9/10 I'd definitely get again), truffle fries(8/10 standard and good), steak tacos (9/10 would definitely get again), and the mahi fish tacos (7/10 a little overcooked) It's all Hamptons pricing but the cocktails/drinks were pretty comparable to NYC! Nice staff but they seemed a little overwhelmed!

A good spot for low key food and a strong drink…read more The margaritas are pretty good here. Those of you in. Your 20s will love this place because they have a bit of a heavy hand with the liquor. I felt buzzed after half a drink, and I'm no lightweight. The service is average (this is a good thing) The ambiance is very casual. I could see why most people in their 20s would love this place. I usually rate a Mexican spot by their Carne Asada tacos but they don't have them here. They Americanized it and call the skirt steak tacos. I wouldn't call it true Mexican, but I wouldn't knock it either because a lot of people don't speak Spanish out here so I can understand why they did it. The Parrot burger was decent. Perfectly cooked and tasty. 3/5 (good score).

Food was mid but the worst part was that the service was horrible and then after we endured through…read morethis horrible experience we had to face a 20% automatic tip (btw I wanted to tip 1% cause it was shit). Tipping yourself out of my wallet is incredibly disrespectful. If I'm ever back u can tip this dick.

Shocked to see this place rated so low because this was one of the best meals of my life. Came here…read morefor dinner before Stephen's Talkhouse Karaoke and was so happy with our experience here. The ambiance here is low lit and romantic, lots of candles and wine bottles all around. Our waiter was top notch and took us through the entire menu, explaining all the different kitchens they have on the premises. We started off with the fluke crudo which was refreshing and delicious. We also ordered the pear gem lettuce salad which was as amazing as the waiter described - super well balanced, the nori bread crumbs added the perfect touch to this. We also decided to try the sardine tin which was fun, served with delicious freshly baked bread. We ordered the mushroom flatbread which was better than any pizza I've ever had. We also got the little neck clams which were fresh and flavorful, and the cacio e pepe which was rich with fresh, chewy noodles. We ended with the rhubarb crostata, crumbly and perfect. I don't get the hate on this business, I would come here again in a heartbeat.

Want some variety in East Hampton? Then this is it...kind of…read more El Buco in Amagansett...try the crispy Cannellini beans, little neck clams and ancient grain focaccia. That's it...don't stray from that and you will be fine. Place had a nice vibe and service was good.

I really wanted to like Arthur's. We asked our waiter if it was family style portions . We wanted…read moreto know how to order. There were 4 of us. We started with the chopped salad which was the best part of the meal. Great dressing and enough for 4. My husband and I counted on splitting the penne bolognese. We were shocked when it arrived at the table. It was a portion for one at best. Pasta was a bit overcooked and the bolognese was not a rich tasting sauce. My friend had the salmon- again enough for one NOT FAMILY SIZE PORTION. Our other friend had veal marsala.It was a bit tough. Not family style portion. The food was at best fair. We all took a good look around deciding not to return. Ambiance was OK- noise level was to a level where we could barely hear each other talk to one another and hear what the other was saying.

Our waiter was a nice guy. Lousy waiter, but nice guy. This picture is what they don't want you to…read moresee. Contrary to what you may have heard, the portions are not "family style" like Carmine's. Carmine's entrees can feed a Family. A&S entrees...a Family needs to chip in to cover $35 for pasta w olive oil and garlic. Went in w high expectations which lead to extreme disappointment. I could go on. Suffice to say, nothing was good. Service is like Italian Restaurant Summer Camp. The Campers are not good servers. The food is lousy, but hey at least it's expensive! This is The Hamptons after all. I absolutely, positively have had better meals at Olive Garden and I don't feel good about having eaten at Olive Garden. Avoid.