Villa Paul Restaurant

7/22/26 Yesterdays…read morelunch and sit out to Out of the Blue. Nice and casual where you walk up to the counter and place your order, take a seat and wait for it to be brought to the table. We ordered the fried clam strips/ fries in a basket and the fried shrimp/fries in a basket. Both orders were really delicious and nice portions. My wife had the shrimp, 7 jumbo shrimp fried nice and crispy served with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. My clam strips were awesome. We first stopped at whalers, I was craving the clam strips. Whalers didn't offer that so we figured let's go to Out of the blue. Very glad we did. Enjoy the pics!

Came to this restaurant on an early Saturday evening. This is the type of place where you order…read morefirst then you grab a seat. We were told about the wait before we ordered however, we should've reconsidered. We waited almost 45-1hr for 3 entrees and some garlic bread! The food was decent however, the wait was not. The decor was casual with huge TVs playing sports and there is outside dining. Willing to give this spot another try but they need to do better with the food timing.

Half cold and half hot lobster roll

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Delivery was great

Whales Tale

4.3(29 reviews)

2.2 mi

fresh, yummy, good service, good food, very nice place, great view, super clean, very friendly,…read moregreat market, good music, cool beer garden, good portions, will be back!! 10/10

Food: the appetizer was the chicken nachos which was decent, nothing crazy but it works well. They…read morewere actually very good tasting but I found it a little hard to eat, they kept breaking but they're nachos I guess. Onto my meal, I got the filet taco, boom shrimp taco, and the hot honey chicken. They were all so delicious and yummy, I can tell they took their time creating each taco into a masterpiece. I loved the boom shrimp the most, then the hot honey, and then the filet taco the least, but all of these were so delicious I loved it! The boom shrimp is a delicious trip into the savory tastes of shrimp and the sea. I loved the addition of tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and avocados, drizzled in ranch. The filet taco is a great feast of filet steak and crispy crunchy onions. Lastly the hot honey chicken was great with purple lettuce, corn, pickles, and more fresh delicious veggies. I loved all the tacos so much and if I come back to the area I'd definitely come back, a must go to! Service/ambiance: First off the waiters came to us quickly with a nice refreshing water pitcher with lemons. It was a nice day out but not too hot, inside was nice and cool with the ac but not too cold, a nice balance. Not too loud of a place but nice and chill with a light speaker with music playing in the background. This in my opinion is a huge upgrade to the last location in Northport, this is much bigger and it looks cleaner. Something that stood out to me was that there was no men's sign on the bathroom, but there was on the ladies. I don't know if they're discriminated or something, but that was something, but besides that the bathrooms were very squeaky clean.

Mussels

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Rumba

4.3(949 reviews)

1.6 mi

I been wanting to come here for years and I finally made it to Rumba! Was it worth the hype and was…read morethe food great? Absolutely yes, and the service and workers here are great. You walk in here and you feel like you're on an island. The food is cart bean inspired and just packing flavor and cooked with love. For appetizers we got the Dominican ribs and sriracha chicken wings! Both appetizers were out of this world. I got a variety of tacos that were awesome. My wife's sister's husband got a burger he loved and his wife got some type of a risotto dish. Everyone's food was great and the drinks were amazing as well. I really loved this place and look forward to coming back. Great place to play the bar and watch sports. They offer valet parking and it is located on shinecock bay with a beautiful view! Great place for summertime eats! I really loved this restaurant and look forward to coming back.

Great place great atmosphere great food. Been going here for years. Consistently good.read more

Key lime pie

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Cowfish

4.1(1.1k reviews)

1.5 mi

Sophie is a superstar. The best service ever and gave some unreal recommendation. give her a max…read morecontract.

This my family's favorite restaurant out east! It's kid friendly; my kids always love playing on…read morethe playground pirate ship. The views of the water are breathtaking. The food is next level- from the lobster rolls to the delicious and dangerous drinks (rum punch anyone?), we always have a great time here.

Mezza (? I think) plate app!!

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Edgewater Restaurant

4.2(404 reviews)

2.2 mi

Delicious food for a group of 4 last minute summer reservation for an outdoor table. Nice staffread more

This place is a 10/10 for me. The view is amazing, the food is outstanding, the drinks are strong,…read morethe service is friendly - what more could you want? Came here on a Thursday night and was able to grab two seats at the bar. I started off with a cosmo which was made perfectly, served in an insulated martini glass to keep it nice and cold. For starters we had the charbroiled oysters which were unlike any oyster dish I've ever had. Topped with garlic, parmesan and sriracha, the sauce that comes off of these bad boys gets soaked up with the focaccia its served with. Honestly one of the best things I've ever eaten. We also had fried calamari which was solid. For mains, I had the veal Milanese which was perfectly cooked. Crispy, topped with fresh tomatoes and arugula plus shaved parmesan. My brother had the lobster pasta which I tried and was out of this world. The shitake mushrooms in this dish really add a depth of flavor you don't normally find in a lobster pasta. I haven't stopped thinking about those oysters and will absolutely be back. Everything in the Hamptons is expensive, but this place is where you want to spend your money.

Interior Dining Space

Happiest of Happy Hours!!!

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Water view

Oakland's Restaurant & Marina

3.4(303 reviews)

3.6 mi

Nice looking crowd you will have,to wait for a,table popular place in Hamptons food was delicious…read moreI had the salmon really yummy . beautiful sunset on the marina and you can dance while waiting for a table had the best time.

1 star -- Really disappointing experience…read more My wife and I went to Oakland's yesterday with our two young kids. We paid through the restaurant's QR code system, received confirmation, and left. In the parking lot, our waitress and another employee followed my wife and accused us of not paying. She showed them the payment confirmation, but they still questioned her and asked her to take a picture of it. They caused a scene, leaving her embarrassed and harassed. The food and service weren't much better. Three out of four glasses had lipstick marks, and every plate had visible food residue. I contacted the restaurant afterward, but they never responded or acknowledged my message. We came for a nice family meal and left feeling upset and embarrassed. Completely unacceptable.

Another view of the main dining room.

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Canal Cafe

3.9(305 reviews)

1.8 mi

Canal Cafe is Great! Seasonal, "Yes" and Late Spring through Early Fall are the Best for eating…read moreoutside, overlooking. . .well, The Canal. Fresh air, saltwater, sunshine AND Good Food! Service is "prompt", fast . . .could do without the paper plates, napkins and plastic "cutlery"

This place has gone down hill. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Though the location is marina-facing and lovely…read moreoutside, you can do way better than this place as there are many similar options in the area. The food was overly greasy, the bread is stale, the lobster meat smelled funky and not fresh. We had lobster rolls, french fries, chips and guac, and shrimp tacos. The shrimp tacos were flimsy and soggy. Additionally, the service was ABYSMAL. The hostess was snide and the waitress treated my 80 year-old parents with disdain. When I asked to speak with the manager and express these concerns, he nodded solemnly but did not offer any sincere words or apologies.

Outdoor view

Soft Shell Crab BLT

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Patio

The Station Bar

4.1(90 reviews)

1.8 mi

If you didn't know what to look for, you could easily drive past this little gem. The Station Bar…read moreis nestled in among the houses on Shinnecock rd. When you first arrive, you can tell it's a place that primarily caters to locals, which is a nice change of pace during the summer pilgrimage of out of towners. The bar itself is relatively small, but the bar staff are quick on their delivery. For food, we shared a dozen oysters that were without a doubt fresh and reasonably priced. We had the fluke fish tacos that were some of the best fish tacos I've ever tried, as well as their seasonal special - buffalo chicken soft shell crab (soft shell crab fried like buffalo chicken nuggets, that include a side of buffalo sauce). The food was excellent! We went on a Saturday night and they had live music. The place wasn't overly crowded and it was a really great for a summer date. I definitely recommend checking out the Station Bar if you're in the area, or even taking the ride just to enjoy some fresh seafood and a couple of beers while sitting on the canal.

If you weren't looking for Station Bar you'd drive right past it. It's a tiny bar right on the…read morecanal with ample outdoor seating and a pretty decent food menu. Any time I'm here on a busy night I'm always shocked at how one small bar (and I'm assuming tiny kitchen) manage to get everyone fed and served. I will say that depending on what kind of night you go here (especially during the summer) you're probably going to experience a bit of a wait to get a drink -- and may not even find yourself a seat for quite some time. But the crowd here is some of the nicest I've encountered. If someone sees you standing and are about to head out, they'll not only give you the heads up, but also introduce you to everyone else they were sitting around so that you feel welcomed in. A nice spot to grab a drink during sunset in the warmer months.

New Patio Area

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New Patio Area

Lighthouse Seafood

4.3(19 reviews)

2.4 mi

Love this place. I stop by and get a dozen clams and a dozen oysters whenever I can. Paul and the…read morecrew are awesome.

The freshest seafood at a great price unless you take your own boat out!…read moreGreat service and what a selection of seafood! Homemade soups and chowders! Crab cakes and fish cakes!

2 dozen cherry stones and 1 dozen little necks

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Front

Sundays On The Bay

3.4(248 reviews)

3.6 mi

This place has such a nice ambiance that can't be beat (only if you sit outside though - honestly…read morewould not say it's worth it to sit inside), such a great cocktail menu, and yummy food! I would recommend the corn agnolotti, fish and chips, baked clams, and oysters Rockefeller. The tuna tartare was decently sized but lacking a bit in flavor. Service has not been great when I've been here. They have a young staff that seem frequently annoyed, and unfortunately our food took a very long time to come the last time I was here. I would still recommend it, just be prepared to have a chill, long dinner!

Located on scenic Dune Road, Sundays On The Bay is one of those restaurants I've always wanted to…read morego to but never had the time. Last night I was driving back to the city and decided to check it out. I drove down the long road flanked by sand dunes. The sunset was simply beautiful. There was very little traffic and I made it to the restaurant easily. Once there I was greeted by a friendly young girl at the door. The place was pretty packed but I was able to get a table by the water with a view of the bay and marina. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. The food arrived hot and nicely arranged. The main entree I selected was the "Long Island Monkfish" for 34$. The price was more than expected for the quantity of food and they should have included some bread - very much needed with the spicy vinaigrette. The monkfish was absolutely delicious! The leeks and gnocchi went perfectly with the fish. I read online that the Branzino is really good here. I really wanted to try the Branzino but they ran out of it. Before I left, I went to the restroom. They have two stalls so there was a bit of wait. The main area is open with sinks, soap and a Dyson dryer - no paper towels. The stalls are clean with ample space. While waiting, I chatted with the other people who had been to the Rose wine soirée earlier. They said it was great - unlimited rose wine plus appetizers at the beginning, including lobster rolls. Tickets were 60$ all inclusive. They had a DJ and small outdoor dance floor and it was almost all women. That's not a surprise - rose wine events tend to attract more women than men. I'm not sure why, maybe because rose wine is pink or the invite appeals more to a female audience.

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Rob S.

5 years ago

I went to the Hamptons to see my girl friends Uncle. First time since she passed in March. The manager was rude and very nasty. He let the couple ahead of us with no reservations sit on the side that had plenty of empty tables. He told us in a nasty way, we are booked till 8:00pm. And shoed ius out the door. Didn't even say you can come back at 8:00. I understand restaurants get booked. But did he have to treat us like trash ?? We never tasted their food, and never will. He changed the mood that was a great weekend, To a what did we do to be treated like crap. So if your 2 rich white guy's. Be prepared to be profiled. just pass this place and go down the road to, Centro Trattoria & Bar. Great food awsome service. If you like to be treated like a human being. Not trash. rob read more

Chris H.

6 years ago

Christmas Eve stopped here for dinner and the hostess asked if we wanted a table we asked if we could eat at the bar and she said ok that was fine as we approached the bar a very arrogent manager approched us and said no you cant sit here we are sold out and there is nothing available. I said theres open seats at the bar and he said no they are taken for reservations. I clearly saw the manager didnt want us there as I felt I was being discriminated against I left polietly and ate somewhere else. 2 hours later I drove into this resturant parking lot only to find 6 cars . Point taken !! This man should be fired!!!! read more

Erika M.

3 years ago

Stayed in Hampton Bays for a week in October 2023 and visited Villa Paul three times Like the homey atmosphere and the food which is almost like home cooking to me. Took my guests for dinner and they enjoyed it as well You must start with their soups which are great The restaurant to go to when you are away from home read more

John G.

14 years ago

Great Italian dishes, intimate atmosphere. Staff is very friendly and accommodating, bring your fancy pants.

Terry S.

151

4 years ago

Wonderful restaurant Great food and quaint atmosphere. Have loved everything I've ordered.

Dee O.

2 years ago

Great dinner and ambiance. We stayed for some drinks at the bar and had a great night.

Ann M.

11 years ago

Food was good....

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