Restaurants in Hampton Bays

“Went for a birthday dinner with a group of 6. The service was A1. Very nice and helpful. The table was also a horseshoe shape that was nice for the group to interact.It was restaurant week. The food was good, above average. Nothing blew us away but it was good.I will go back.”

“Great location on the water. The service was impeccable, the waitress took order for 6 people without taking notes and nailed every meal and drink. Amazing. The clam chowder was delicious although the NY steak was a little tougher than I expected, but the side of truffle fries almost made up for it.Would return and recommend as all the dishes looked great.”

“This is a follow up to our 2023 review of R., Aire at the Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays. As superb as R. Aire was during the past eighteen months, recent visits underscore that the restaurant continues to reach new culinary heights under Chef and Owner Alex Bujoreanu. In a landscape of high priced and often mediocre restaurants on the East End, R. Aire is a unique venue - a chef driven restaurant which offers sophisticated cuisine inspired by the classics of Spain - in an elegant, serene setting - and at moderate prices.Although we have previously taken note of R. Aire’s outstanding signature paellas, the “non rice” sections of the menu offer a range of equally delicious dishes - all made with the finest (and often local) ingredients and reflecting the chef’s masterful synthesis of both classical and modern influences.For example, Chef Bujoreanu offers an amazing Fideua - a short grain pasta dish cooked in the method of paella (in a paella pan) in a richly flavored sofrito. R. Aire’s Fideua is a textural wonder, served two ways - as a seafood and squid ink classic or a rustic wild mushroom and duck version. Fideua is rarely offered in the U.S. - these renditions are authentic and superb.R. Aire’s appetizers and small plate “pinchos”offer an array of delectable choices, from flavorful morsels of grilled lamb (Morunos), aromatic grilled Shishito peppers, succulent octopus, airy meatballs and a lovely heirloom beet salad. One could construct a deeply satisfying dinner from these perfectly composed small plates.In addition to the Fideua and traditional paellas for which R. Aire is known - the paellas have a perfect “socarrat” base and are cooked to order and served in individual paella pans - the non rice dishes are equally impressive. Memorable main courses include pristine local sea scallops, breast of duck, Iberico pork and a filet mignon of Wagyu beef. This is cooking at a very high level.The service at R. Aire is warm and inviting. The restaurant’s gracious manager, Grigore, provides an attentive hands on presence in the dining room; he is clearly focused on delivering the service and hospitality which has been the restaurant’s credo since it opened.It should be noted the restaurant’s wine list has continued to evolve, offering a range of wines from Spain and the U.S. and other wine regions from excellent producers - and at fair prices.In a world of formulaic restaurants and homogeneous food, R. Aire stands out for its warmth, value and brilliant cooking. Bravo to Chef Bujoreanu and his team for creating a special venue in Hampton Bays.”

“Had a great brunch with my mom a few Sundays back. I had the shrimp and grits and my mom a breakfast specialty bowl. Also had the duck empanadas. Food and service were excellent and we had a great view of the bay as we ate and chatted. First time dining there and it was great. Bar and dining area set up With a great island vibe.”

“Every dish we ordered was EXCELLENT!There is something for every palate.The owner was very attentive to all guests.I highly recommend the calamari. Try it first before adding lemon or anything. It will easily stand on its own without anything.”

“Food was excellent and service was very attentive. I think prices are reasonable. Was disappointed that we had to sit in the other room on Valentine's Day...it was bright and no fireplace. No real decor. The main dining area was much nicer.”

“Amazing ambiance and the food is also great. Service cannot be beat! You must try this place when in Hampton Bays (which is quickly becoming a culinary destination). You must also take a quick tour of the grounds when visiting. Beautiful! Nothing bad to say about this place!”

“Got my breakfast here on my way to work and I got a cheese cornbread thing (I'm sorry I don't remember the word for it) and it made my morning. It's so good I wish I had gotten two!”

“The food here was a pleasant Suprise considering it was their first season . The service is great , Reba our normal waitress , knows the menu and the local industry and is super helpful and nice .”

“Love this place! My husband & I come here sometimes. Everybody is so nice, great menu & the food is delish! Great outdoor space with nice canal views!! Gets super busy in the summer & they have live music as well!! Check out their FB page!!”

“Love coming here. Just hard to have a conversation if inside as the acoustics aren't the best. Otherwise the food has always been great and staff has always been attentive.”

“Absolutely delicious food surrounded by a beautiful atmosphere! I had the pleasure of eating here after the grand re-opening and I couldn’t have been more pleased. Staff was lovely! My favorite things that I ate were the Hamptons White slice (unreal, roasted garlic flavor), eggplant Parmesan (fried to perfection with the perfect tomato sauce), and of course the Doughknots. Delectable fried dough knots served with dipping sauces. My recommendation would be to have the marscapone dipping sauce. It’s incredible! Well done Uncle Joe’s ???”

“My girlfriend and I were in Hampton Bays visiting family and we were craving sesame chicken. We are originally from Queens and we can never seem to find a spot that can make sesame chicken the right way. We decided to try Kong Chen and they absolutely nail the sesame chicken! Everything about it is perfect, the delicious sauce is so sweet and savory. The chicken pieces taste very fresh and came out nice and crispy. Simply the best sesame chicken I have ever had, I wish they made it this way back home. You can tell they put a lot of love and quality into the food, im sure a lot of other things on the menu are delicious, do not be hesitant to order! It seems like this is a family owned business and they simply go above and beyond to satisfy the customer. Gems like this place are very hard to find, appreciate them and support them all you can ! :D Thank you Kong Chen for a first delicious experience with your sesame chicken, I will definitely be coming back to Hampton Bays just for your food! My girlfriend loved it, she was so happy!”

“I recently ate at this restaurant with a good friendYou look out the window and can see Shinnecock canal beautiful view in summer you can dine outside tooI like fish and chips and the cod was fresh battered and the sweet potato fries great tooMy friend had the steamed razor clams in garlic sauce along with breaded calamari he managed to eat the clams but had to take the calamari home to his wifeDraft beer fresh dessert”

“I have eaten take out Mexican food from here twice last week, and I am going back again tonight for their tasty enchiladas plate. Excellent quality food, chef, and staff.”