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    MJ Dowlings

    3.7 (85 reviews)
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    Closed 3:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken and Waffle Special
    Joey S.

    Inviting atmosphere but poor food quality. When you think of a tavern you expect easy food, but good food. It's very evident this place has gone downhill in the past couple of years. $32 for a "cheddar waffle" that was clearly cooked too long. Hard, brick like exterior with a bland taste. The chicken was coated in an oat cereal. Tough, and bland. With the audacity to charge $32 for a dish that is barely edible is a crime. So much potential but lost simply to the lack of effort or care.

    Classic cheeseburger and fries
    Sydney A.

    First time in last night and already can't wait to go back! Every dish that we ordered was delicious, plentiful and reasonably priced. Baby back ribs were tender, burger was juicy and flavorful and the shrimp poboy was so tasty. Onion rings are a must but make sure to share because they are filling. Didn't try dessert but we absolutely will next time. Loved the casual vibes and friendly service. As a local I can't wait to come all year round.

    Mini Turkey Burgers
    Monique W.

    This was our first visit post covid. I love this place. First and foremost, their Covid safety measures are on point! Their glass dividers at the bar are effective and so unique!! Garrett & Eddie were bartending. They were attentive, friendly, we could not have asked for better service! Our dietary needs were gladly accommodated. I asked if I could possibly get the mini burgers with turkey as opposed to beef, and without hesitation, the chefs told Garrett it was not a problem. They were delicious!!! (See photo) We also had the arugula salad with fried goat cheese balls, of course we asked and ordered an extra side. They were amazing! Definitely a must try salad. The special rock shrimp tempura in lettuce wraps were also delicious. Our evening was safe, wonderful and fun! Garrett made our evening! Thank you to MJ Dowlings for a fabulous girls get together.

    Prime rib special Saturday 3/5
    Corine M.

    3.5 stars above average but nothing mind blowing. Decent food with decent service. If you are a local maybe you would rate it higher. It seems this is a regular spot for locals. Lots is TVs for sports action but definitely not a steakhouse vibe. Sport bar more like it. I had the sea bass and it was average. My husband had the prime rib. Prime rib looks big but it's actually very fatty. Two people with a glass of wine each $111.05 definitely not worth that. I would say a far price for what we had maybe $80. All in all it was not horrible but would definitely try something else before I return.

    Michael M.

    I hardly know we're to start so here we go, We decided to stop into M J. Dowling's on a Saturday night in December, I had not been here before and don't know why. We were quickly approached by a blond hostess who appeared to be the owner. After being seated in a very comfortable booth with nice back pillows we were greeted by a server who brought a carafe of water to the table. At this point I'm already impressed by service and the wholesome kindness of the staff. Our waiter approached us, took a drink order and gave a few moments to examine the menu. The menu is GREAT, WELL PUT TOGHER ABD FAIRLY PRICED. I ordered wings and a burger with mushrooms and onions. My wife had Nachos. The wings came out quickly and let me tell you there fantastic. The burger perfectly cooked was delicious and the nachos were excellent. During our meal multiple people stopped by to check on our table. For a Restraunte to be this packed and have the service and food dead on GREAT is impressive and a rarity in the Hamptons. Trust me there are popular Restraunte's here who are pethetic So MJDowling BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO WELL BE BACK.

    Apparently this is a caesar salad

    I got a pizza, which was good (not great), but I paid $15 for the caesar salad...wtf is this garbage?

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    15 years ago

    The best wings I've EVER had. Period......this place is an excellent find!

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    Now been twice. Up to five stars from four. Quality pub food at a reasonable price. I am a fan.

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    15 years ago

    A great hangout spot and I love karaoke there on Friday nights! The food is pretty delicious, especially by pub standards.

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    Great menu for an off the beaten path kinda place! Just wish the Thai shrimp soup came with more than one whole shrimp.

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    12 years ago

    BEST STEAMED MUSSELS!! You will want to take a bath in the sweet chili corn sauce they come in. (Ask for extra bread for the extra sauce!)

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    7 years ago

    Absolutely the best burger I've ever had. Calamari wasn't over cooked and the service was excellent. Good selection of beers.

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    Nice place for a casual meal. Steaks, Pizza and full menu. Food is good and reasonably priced for the Hamptons and the service is good.

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    This is an excellent spot! Cozy atmosphere and great food! Highly recommended. The service was good and the menu selection is perfect.

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    The 1770 House

    4.3(267 reviews)
    8.4 mi
    $$$

    One of the worst dining experiences I have ever had…read more My partner became ill and was unable to join me for dinner. We called the restaurant to either move our reservation to another day or cancel it, and were told that only the manager could assist us. However, we were told the manager was unavailable because he was busy speaking with regulars at a table. I asked if we could simply be placed on hold until he was available so we could find a solution. We were told no. Instead, the employee said they would "leave a note" and that someone would call us back if they were able to help. Meanwhile, we were told that if the reservation was canceled, we would be charged a $135 cancellation fee -- despite the fact that we were actively trying to work with the restaurant to either reschedule or resolve the situation. The experience became even more unacceptable when the employee eventually hung up on us and then stopped answering our calls. The restaurant only answered after American Express contacted them on our behalf. To be clear, I have no issue with a restaurant having a cancellation policy. What I have an issue with is the way this situation was handled: being told the manager was "too busy" to speak with us, being refused the simple courtesy of being placed on hold, having our calls screened, and ultimately being hung up on. That is an embarrassing level of customer service for an establishment of this caliber. I genuinely hope someone in management -- above the person working the restaurant that evening -- takes this seriously and addresses this behavior. A cancellation policy is one thing; treating a customer with this level of disrespect is another.

    We recently had dinner at 1770 House and really enjoyed the beautiful outdoor garden setting, it…read moremade for a lovely evening catching up with friends. The service was excellent and the ambiance is definitely the highlight. As for the food, it was good but didn't quite live up to our expectations. A few of our dishes arrived overcooked and only lukewarm, which was a bit disappointing. That said, we still had a nice experience overall. I wouldn't hesitate to come back, especially to enjoy the beautiful garden atmosphere. Overall, a nice spot for a relaxed night out.

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    The 1770 House - Room 2, facing Main Street

    Room 2, facing Main Street

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    The 1770 House

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    Beacon - Mussels

    Beacon

    3.9(130 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    Talk about location!!! Beautiful view overlooking the harbor!…read more Went with my uncle and aunt for his birthday- what a great experience! Food was amazing- lobster rigatoni, mussels and fries, and an ice cream cookie for dessert! Waitstaff was helpful, prompt, and engaging. Met the owner David- he and his staff took wonderful care of us, and spent the time to chat up my uncle for his birthday! Can't wait to return to Sag Harbor and Beacon!

    A room with a view, sensational food and superb service? I'll take it! Called for a rez…read more(recommended) and snagged a table on the same day for early dinner. Our server (sorry forgot his name) was genuinely friendly - a rarity in the Hamptons these days - and made great food recommendations. The restaurant is one flight up with indoor and outdoor seating, even our inside table offered fantastic water views. Shared an order of burrata (a special of the day) to start, thoroughly enjoyed the creamy globe of cheese resting on tricolor sauce with toast points. My bouillabaisse, comprised of a large lobster tail, clams, mussels, and white fish, was well spiced with a saffron-based broth and served up with butter-slathered toast to mop it all up. Yummy! Partner's lobster rigatoni was made with plenty of fresh lobster meat and a well flavored creamy sauce. He said it was filling and delicious. Excellent experience overall, would definitely return when in the area.

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    Beacon - Bar Area

    Bar Area

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    Burrata

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    View from the patio

    Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Ahi Tuna Salad

    Bobby Van's Steakhouse

    3.0(246 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Bobby vans is always a great dining experience and this location is no different…read more Conveniently located in the bridgehampton village this spot features some great steak, fish, and service. For apps we started with the oysters and the escargo in gruyere cheese which were both fantastic and fresh. Dinner wise I opted for the Philly cheese special and let me tell ya, this can compete with the best of them. It was a triple meat sandy sautéed in a cheese blend on a fresh hero; it was so large I split it. Wine list was nice and ambiance is rather casual but not fully dress down. Id recommend reservations unless you want to sit at the bar, which is another nice option. Definitely recommend.

    Inside it was a but dim and needed by phone light to help me see. That said, there were areas that…read morewere better lit. The seats were a hair uncomfortable but maybe that's because I'm older, no seat or back cushion though. I could not be hear without cupping by hand behind my ear and I needed to talk a bit loud to be heard. :-( Great news for my group--I really had nothing notable to say and was not in the mood to hear about how their Kid or grandkids got an A+ in coloring or naming shapes. The service was ok--not great. We waited a long time to get out check and became more tired than we were motivated to order dessert...so we gave our credit card as soon as we got the check and hightailed out of there. The escargot was not our cup of tea--they had anise and cheese in the l recipe and we just did not like it. We complained and they magnanimously took them off the check. the baked clams were very good. They had just the right amount of herbs and seasoning and were of perfect consistency. I could have eaten a dozen myself! That said just be aware that they come in an order of three (3) so if you are coming with a larger party it might be a good idea to take a count of whoever wants it over parentheses (n) and then multiply by 2 and divide by three so you order enough orders. Orders = (nx2)/3 The crab Caroline salad was a show stopper--absolutely delicious. It's a huge bowl portion that's very sharable. Tasty dressing and substantial lump crab with fresh and crispy greens. The bacon was a bit dry and under seasoned but holy cow was the slab thick and big! If I come back I might ask them to chop it up and put it in the Caroline crab salad--if I can remember! The sirloin steak was very good. I asked the for a "char of all chars" and they did not disappoint! It was seasoned just fine, and tender enough when I cut thinner slices. It was quite good. I'd get it again. The BV potatoes looked great and had a very nice crisp to them. They really could have used a ton less oil and a bit more seasoning. Way too oily from a technical point of view. Not sure if they used butter or not. The creamed spinach was excellent. Perfect amount of cream and steaming hot---might have been helped with a hair more garlic. So, the food was a solid 4 besides the potatoes, escargot and bacon which were between 2, 2 and 3 respectively. The service, lighting and acoustics fell short but were not bad--just not good and probably not average. Overall I'd give them a solid 3+. I go back year after year so suggest people go! Try it!

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    Bobby Van's Steakhouse - The bar is always a fun place to be.

    The bar is always a fun place to be.

    Bobby Van's Steakhouse - Escargot

    Escargot

    Bobby Van's Steakhouse

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    Bell and Anchor - Roasted Natural Chicken Breast

    Bell and Anchor

    4.0(145 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Very cool place with delicious seafood. Great friendly…read morestaff. Nice nautical decor. I had the 1 and 1/2 pound lobster and it was cooked and served perfectly.

    Again, wish I could give 1/2 stars because I would give it 4.5 stars…read more If a place ever earned the phrase "don't just a book by its cover", it is this place. I had chosen this place to have dinner with friends from out of town that were vacationing in Sag Harbor. Reviews looked pretty good and fit what they were looking for: good food, water view, not too far from where they were staying. When we drove up, I was seriously questioning myself. The outside looks like a little dated and small. But as other reviewers have said, the interior is very nice and spacious! We were lucky to get a window table although it was foggy so we could not see a lot of the water; just the parking lot and dock. But still better than nothing. I forgot to take pictures of the apps but we shared multiple orders of the burata, fritto misto and salmon tartare (yes, you read that right). All were good and I did enjoy the tartare. For entrees, I got the fish and chips, Cathie got the bouillabaisse, friends got the chicken Milanese special (what a deal!!), Scottish salmon with ramen, burgers, and another bouillabaisse. We all loved our choices but highlights were definitely the chicken Milanese dinner special (because even with slight up charges for certain items, it is an amazing deal!!); and the bouillabaisse. As some other reviewers have said, this is a MUST ORDER! The broth is not too tomato forward but instead is very flavorful with other spices, not just saffron, and the same food is generous and prepared so well! I will come back just for this! My fish and chips were good, even the Cole slaw although I prefer meatier French fries (although these were still good, nice and crispy). Desserts were also very good and service was good after a couple of bumpy starts.

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    Bell and Anchor - Dining vibe

    Dining vibe

    Bell and Anchor - Tuna Poke

    Tuna Poke

    Bell and Anchor - Spicy Mango Margarita

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    Le Bilboquet

    Le Bilboquet

    2.5(183 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$$

    The bread for an appetizer that we got was amazing. the gave us best olive oil ever. I ordered…read morethe skirt steak with fingerling are potatoes, but I got fingerling potatoes and I added french fries and it was the best dinner ever go try immediately. Our waiters were so kind and so considerate and the table that we were sitting at had an amazing view of the whole entire restaurant. I wish I could live there.

    Bilbo literally takes you away to the Southof France! It's so beautifully appointed, and everything…read moreis maintained to perfection. I love the passion of everyone that works there, they create such an incredible atmosphere. Everyone there is having such a fun time, from large groups, to couples on dates to families, it just feels so good to be there! The beauty of the Marina, especially at night seeing all the mega yachts lit up, absolutely stunning. Everyone is dressed very well, and they require it upon entry, which I love! The food was very good, great quality, and served with care. The bar is an absolute vibe and once everyone is done eating, everyone goes over drinks, dances & has fun, laughing singing... it really just makes you feel like you are in Europe! It was such a fun place to celebrate my birthday, I can't wait to go back! Had an incredible experience and it's in such a great location right on the Marina in Sag Harbor. If you happen to be there, you must go!

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    Le Bilboquet - Moules frites

    Moules frites

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    The American Hotel - APT room

    The American Hotel

    3.7(198 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    Staying for our 7 th season and it just gets better each time, both hotel and restaurant…read more Manager Julian makes sure that everything about your stay and dining experience is 5 star. Servers William and Michael are very professional and friendly. Chef Micky (Jamaica Mon), is excellent and accommodating. Housekeeping team are efficient and helpful. Bartenders(25+ years), mix great drinks and are accommodating. Thank you Julian and owner Suzie F., for keeping this institution, an iconic gem‍

    Went for breakfast as a visitor. Called in advance to make a reservation and was told that I could…read moreif I wanted. When I arrived I found the outdoor space and inside empty. We sat at around 10:30am and was told the kitchen is closing and we must order immediately. I had to call our 3rd diner who had to order over the phone despite walking in by the time the call was done. The food was good, service intermittent and when a friend spotted us off the street and joined we asked if there was anything we could order. The staff were negative but ultimately we purchased a cup of coffee it was brought in a to-go cup. Not quite the standard you would expect. Then we were brought a bill and told we had to leave as lunch was being set up - despite no one sitting outside or inside. Perhaps it would have been better to have offered for us to sit inside to finish our breakfast but that was that. Summary food good, attitude far less so. Probably my first and likely last American hotel breakfast.

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    The American Hotel - Interior of hotel

    Interior of hotel

    The American Hotel - The front porch set for breakfast

    The front porch set for breakfast

    The American Hotel - 2nd floor hallway

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    2nd floor hallway

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