Excellent - and great advice from my fellow Yelpers. Show up when they open at 6 for dinner. We got a lovely table outside with no wait. By the time we left it was packed and they were telling people it would be an hour and a half wait. The view of the sunset was spectacular and the food was wonderful. Let's face it, everything in the Hamptons is overpriced - you might as well at least go to a place that's overpriced where the food is good. The tilefish is buttery and delicious. The lobster rigatoni had terrific flavor and a wonderfully light and balanced cream sauce. The shellfish bouillabaisse was rich and delicious in all the right ways. Oh and did I mention the appetizers? Fluke crudo - perfection. Charcuterie board - fantasitic and perfect for sharing. Who doesn' t need a little fois gras to start their dinner? Finally a vacation splurge that's worth it. read more

Food was fantastic!! Best we have had in Sag. Service was very good. Highly recommend. We arrived at 6 on a Thursday with a party of 5 and were seated immediately outside. I had the Fluke special which was divine. read more

Show up early. The doors open at 6 pm. We arrived at 6:08 and happily took the LAST free table. The atmosphere was relaxed. The view of the harbor and the sunset that followed were spectacular. The host/owner David Lowenberg was gracious and welcoming. We loved the specials. Perfectly grilled Mahi Mahi sat atop a crunchy bed of sweet corn and flavored with a tomato coulis. The panzanella with heirloom tomatoes and capers was light and refreshing. Finally, the show-stopper was the best key lime tart I ever had. The short bread crust replete with tiny flecks of macadamia nuts made for a decadent respite for the tangy key lime goodness. It was divine! Go early. Go often. Go with fun people. Add wine and enjoy! read more

THE best meal I've had in ages! I had the lobster rigatoni and it was delicious! I also shared tuna tartare and the special of the day which was exquisite. Overall, nice ambiance by the water and the best Hamptons meal and probably best meal I've had in a very long time. read more

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I enjoyed eating at this establishment. Well, rather- I enjoyed the establishment, just not the food quite as much. Call me crazy for ordering Chicken at a seafood joint, but I am guilty of this. The chicken was a bit dry, and mildly egregious. My kid had a cheeseburger, which was way better than what I had. Why do I like 3 year old food much more than pretentious adult foodstuffs? The view was really nice. It is located in a marina. If you look in the water outside, you'll see Portuguese Mans (men?) of war! Holy shit! Those things have huge testicles and will ruin your day should you become entangled in one. What does this have to do with the Beacon? Not much really, but it is probably one of the restaurants in the USA that holds a close proximity to these mans of war. Try not to get too drunk there, lest you run the risk of falling in the marina, and getting eaten by a Portuguese gentleman of war. I am also aware that I probably will not be allowed back in the Hamptons after I post this review. I'm willing to accept this. read more

Amazing view of the dock makes this place a great spot for dinner. Great variety of plates offered with a large crowd of Hampton locals. Fast and exceptional service although I did find the waitresses wearing sunglasses everywhere pretty odd. The pasta was probably the highlight of my experience while looking at the sunset. read more

Beacon - Mussels, Pasta and Burgers for dinner - New American Near Me - Sag Harbor, New York

This is a great spot to enjoy a sunset. The food was superb, the drinks OK and the sunset superb. We started with flounder crudo and stuffed portabello appetizers. The Flounder was an interesting ceviche like dish with a peppery sauce. The mushroom stuffed with a creamy filling. Both superb. For a main course I has the roasted striped bass served over sauteed broccoli rabe and fingerling potatoes. Good. No complaints about the entrees from my companions. The wine list was interesting and moderately priced. Worth a visit if you are out on the South Fork. read more

Had an amazing meal here on a quick weekend getaway from NYC! The prices are a bit steep, but that's pretty standard in sag harbor. App: tuna tartar with red curry (and some other things). The red curry was overpowering the tuna - really small portion for $14 Dinner: lobster rigatoni with fresh corn, basil, and cream sauce = amazing. We also had the special of the day - grilled fluke with mashed potatoes and chorizo broth which was also very good. All in all - this place has an amazing view and the price tag is worth it for that alone. Service was also great. read more

Here is why I give it a 3 star review. Hostess was very nice.seated us right away. We were offered drinks right away. Our server was not nice at all. The server is what sets the tone for the experience. Yes it is a nice view and the atmosphere is great as well. I can deal with the New York attitude as I have being from NY, but where I am paying top dollar for food I am not going to deal with it from my server. So if the attitude doesn't change you will soon close for good. read more

Beacon - Busy night but no bread plate or plate for mussels - New American Near Me - Sag Harbor, New York

We have been going to the Beacon since it opened. It's a favorite of ours and has never disappointed us. However, last night,y girlfriend and I went out for a girls night out. We were immediately seated, but waited quite a while for a server to come over, I guess 2 woman don't rank when we were surrounded by large groups of 30 something's . I was happy to hear they had Stripe Bass as a special. It was delicious, as was the ever famous Pork Milanese. I have never in my life, and I've eaten at some of the best restaurants I've n NYC, been charged $45 for a locally caught fish. It's a disgrace. read more

I've been going out to Sag Harbor since I was little and worked at competing restaurant B Smith's for several summers. The food at B's is tragic compared to the Beacon, but everyone at B Smith's knows that they're paying for the location and the scene. The Beacon is completely different. You get an incredible sunset and even better food. Yes, the wait can get long since they only have about 8 outdoor tables, but even the indoor tables are set behind huge glass windows offering everything that the outside patrons get but the sea breeze. Also, a nice bonus--this past 4th of July weekend we waited for about 45 minutes sipping wine (try the local Wolffer Rose!) and enjoying the view from the bar (not too shabby). Surprisingly, the chef personally delivered a incredibly fresh complimentary tuna tar tar appetizer and thanked us for our patience! The Asian infusion tuna in incredible and I've been told that the burgers there are fantastic and taste really fresh. The cookie ice cream sandwich as a desert was incredible ad HUGE. Definitely my favorite spot in the Hamptons. It easily beats Sunset Beach for views! read more

First of all the artisan euro-style bread is one of the best things about this place. (Ignore the simpleton reviewer who's apparently used to Olive Garden warmed, soft, bland bread.) Understood that the wait time can be long here... the balcony tables have a world-class view(!) of the sunset & marina. Window seats are also desirable. The rest of the inside seats I'd pass on. Food is usually fantastic (though I've had a couple under-cooked burgers.) Fairly pricey ($25-40 entrees) but on par for the Hamptons. One of my top 5 Sag Harbor restaurants. Oh, and did I mention the view? read more

Dinner at the bar with excellent service provided by John. We ordered two items from the list of specials. The potato, leek and salmon soup was delicious, creamy, loaded with chunks of salmon and garnished with crispy shallots. Afterward, the seared scallop entree was fantastic. The scallops were perfectly cooked, presented over a parsnip purée and sautéed spinach. Magnificent meal and terrific dining experience on the water as the sun was setting. read more

Beacon - Seared scallop entree was fantastic. The scallops were perfectly cooked, presented over a parsnip purée and sautéed spinach. - New American Near Me - Sag Harbor, New York

Great food and service. Fun bar scene and crowd. They don't take reservations and we were told the wait would be an hour so we decided to have a cocktail at the bar. The bartender was friendly and fast. I had the pineapple martini - great summer drink! Food was incredible. I had the best swordfish of my life served over gnocchi and red sauce. My fiance had the halibut in parchment paper which was also delicious. The fish taco appetizers were also fabulous. Great service, great food, fun spot and lovely view. read more

Location, location, location. Beacon has this as it is right on the waterfront overlooking boats and on a good day a great sunset. They don't take reservations, and even on a Monday night at 8 we waited about 45 minutes for a table for 5. Forget an outside table, they are mostly for 4. The wait was a good appetite builder. One of the specials was a gazpacho with sweet corn. Hearing the corn part I was sold. I also ordered the rigatoni with lobster and sweet corn. I liked the gazpacho but found it could have used a little chile kick. But, I guess that may not be for everyone. My rigatoni was very rich and satisfying, with the corn crunchy and sweet. I thought the thick rigatoni shape was inelegant. Might have been more chic with thin linguine. Service was attentive, and overall it's a nice semi-outdoor place to enjoy a nice dinner and sunset. read more

To be honest I wasn't that impressed with this place. Don't get me wrong, they had delicious food, nice decor, and a great view... It just felt to me as if there really wasn't anything that special about it to really make it four or five stars. It felt to me as if had the same style upscale american cuisine and lounge style atmosphere that I could find anywhere in Manhattan. But maybe it's just my personal bias since I'm not really a fan of these types of restaurants. I'm sure it will be someone else's favorite place, but as for me I'll stick to the Dock House. Thank You. read more

Truly a beacon of light on a cold, rainy Friday evening. Arriving in Sag Harbor after a minor detour involving not consulting a map and being routed via multiple ferries, we couldn't wait to relax over a nice meal. The front desk clerk at our hotel immediately recommended the Beacon. It was too cold and rainy to sit outside to enjoy the beautiful harbor views, but we were seated immediately at a nice table inside in front of the bar, white votive candles twinkling warmly in the dim lighting. Somehow the place manages to hit just the right blend of swanky, sexy, and upscale with a friendly, laidback, not pretentious attitude. The waitresses were pleasant and very down to earth. The crowd was pretty preppy. Like, we literally saw a guy with a crossed turquoise cardigan over his shoulders. The food was excellent. We each had one of the specials, a butternut squash soup with pear that was awesome and just perfect for the rainy night. My friend started with the tuna tartare and I had the fish tacos which we both enjoyed. We shared the lobster rigatoni with aged cheddar, roasted corn, basil, and cream. It was phenomenal and even thought it was a perfect size portion to share with a generous amount of lobster, I no doubt could have polished off the whole thing on my own. I've read that it's been described as "adult mac 'n cheese" and I would fully agree. We shared a dessert, almond cake with mascarpone cream that was perfectly scrumptious. Add in the pinot noirs and coffee and this wasn't an inexpensive check, but it was well worth the two unexpected ferry rides the car took to get there. read more

Beacon is great! While they don't take reservations, you can wait at the bar and enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset. All of their dishes are excellently executed, and the they have a nice wine list. This is def a summer staple. read more

Food and service was both amazing. It is a walk-in only restaurant so expect a wait but they seem to turn tables very quickly. I got the specials of the night and they were fantastic read more

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Excellent restaurant, good service, amazing food, awesome atmosphere. I'm not part of the New-York-house-on-the-Hamptons-popped-collar-prep-school-sailing-expert crowd, but after a few drinks I started to enjoy the people, food and overall atmosphere that the Beacon has to offer. We were here early in the season, but the place was jam packed and I can understand why. Service was very cordial: both the hostess (who went out of her way to memorize my name, face and number of people with me) and the waiter were very nice and pleasant to deal with. For the food, we didn't get any of the entrees. Instead, between the two of us we split four appetizers: tuna tar-tar, duck patee, fish tacos and mussels. Portions were a tad smaller than I anticipated, but very flavorful and solid. Also, when I was at the bar, I noticed people getting the steak and from the looks of it, its a great dish. Yes, be prepared to wait for a table unless you get there when it opens. And the extremely slow bartender also doesn't make the wait go faster. My girlfriend and I went in, gave our name, and then walked over to the Dockhouse for some chowder and oysters as appetizers, before our actual appetizer-full dinner. I'd recommend this to anyone who's told they have an hour long wait at the Beacon. read more

Considering the lack of choices in the area, I thought we made out very well to nab a table on walkup, on a sunday nite in august. The bouillabaisse was phenomenal and they get an extra star for charging $6 for a super chilled flying fish IPA. Thanks Beacon! Ps: we were all convinced it was genuine saffron in that broth. read more

The best part of Beacon is the view... I had a lovely time, but the waitress was kind of low class, our table (for 2) was without a view and they had a very limited selection of appetizers. On the plus side however, the restaurant itself is lovely, the view is amazing, the roast chicken was really amazing and it came with an excellent risotto. Great date or family outing... it wound up costing us $150 for 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and a couple of stiff drinks... Kind of high...but I'm used to it... read more

We've been eating here for years, the food is consistently on point. The cocktails too, I know people complain about the wait, but I don't mind waiting a little while, bc then I can annoy the view with a blood orange spicy margarita, or two! We love the view of the marina, the sunset, the service and of course the food. We always start with the Portobello Mushroom and Tuna apps. The steak is always juicy, the chicken is better than I've had anywhere else, and the risotto on the side, Omg the risotto! My favorite part about the seared tuna is the Asian coleslaw that comes with it, and the vegetarian bowl is surprisingly delicious! read more

Delightful experience! Beautiful waterfront setting! Attractive, delicious, generous portions served by friendly waitstaff. Indoors and out, the layout conforms nicely to Covid standards. read more

This restaurant makes a regular habit of over-charging and "oops" mis-billing. I was handed a bill for $81 for 3 glasses of wine at the bar!!. When I said this is not possible, the bartender quickly took it back and replaced it with a bill for $39. The owner saw this happen and made a weak excuse and a joke. Then we sat down for dinner. We ordered 2 entrees of salmon which was listed on the menu at $30 each. When the check arrived it was listed as $64 for 2. I asked to see the menu never mentioning why. The menu was delivered ( and I confirmed my recollection of $30 each) Before I had a chance to say anything to anyone about the $4 mistake, the check was changed and delivered with $4 credit. No sorry, no explanation, no discussion. We ate here earlier in the summer and had a similar experience with incorrect billing. We consided it an honest mistake then. After tonight's experience, it's apparently the way they do business. As we were leaving, when I mentioned to the hostess that it was our anniversary and we felt the way they handled these errors was unacceptable, she inferred that WE were at fault for not telling them of the special occasion so they could "off a glass of champagne." Right! The salmon was good. The sunset is amazing. But NO ONE should be treated this way...at any price. Don't go!! read more

Your shockingly rude, self-important hostess tonight (aug. 17) is ruining the reputation of your restaurant. She was actually despicable. I have enjoyed this restaurant many times in the past but doubt I'll ever be coming back after my experience this evening. read more

Note to Owner - if your BREAD is going to have the word SPALDING written on it, HEAT it up and try and bring it back to life. Don't give me a tough guy waiter who insists they can't heat up the bread? OR .....plan B- SERVE FRESH BREAD!. At Your price point you should never serve stale bread... #2- a wedge salad in its inception it's traditionally a simple straight forward salad (it's a head of iceberg lettuce cut into quarters ) topped with cool salady ingredients...not a poached tomato? And cooked to hell onions? - READERS if you don't believe me - GOTO TGIF's - order a wedge salad, than go to this place...which one is better ? And costs' half the price ? Lastly the Entree's - all we're mediocre (at a $35.00- $40.00 price point) oh but you get to eat them over-looking a harbor and sail boats....TO BE FAIR I must say my wife's rigatoni with Lobster and aged cheddar was GOOD and to be fair after pleading with the waiter (over an hour into our meal) he did figure out where the ovens were, to finally toast the god damn bread! sorry God for bringing you into this - LASTLY - THE OWNER GREETED US WHEN WE FIRST GOT THERE AND WAS VERY NICE! - He did seam like he cares , and his daughter Lucy who works the front was absolutely delightful and hard working - But we went there to Eat read more

Wow. What a disappointment this place is. Overrated and terrible customer service. A repeat guest at Barons Cove, I came here last week to enjoy the view with local hoteliers and was rushed for the table. Poor management but understood as it's prime season. Tonight, after waiting since 5:30 in the hot sun with a three generation party of a 5 on a Soviet-style food line, we just missed the cut off. Greeted by a hostile plus sized blonde who must be the owner, not a "hire" for sure, she abruptly dismissed us and told us to get out of the way, stating there were no tables of 5. I ate there last week, there was a party of 5 directly next to us. She pretty much called me a liar so how come I have this oversized bill to prove it. She is a disaster, shockingly rude, will absolutely put this restaurant out is business. Disgraceful. Never again, avoid at all cost. read more

Not only do they lie on wait time but then they seat people in front of you and pretend it s normal. Avoid at any price.

BEWARE! An outrageously rude and unnecessarily nasty hostess mans the door at this underwhelming restaurant. Knowing that this place does not accept reservations, my family and I arrived around 6:15PM on a regular Sunday evening. Upon arrival we were told by the hostess that there were no tables available, yet we could clearly see 4-5 tables completely open from where we were standing. When we pointed this out, the hostess turned nasty, speaking condescendingly towards my mother, whose birthday it was. When my mother asked if it was possible to have a drink at the bar while we waited for a table to 'open', the hostess snapped back, "That's what I JUST said." Nice. In my opinion, this behavior towards loyal patrons is utterly reprehensible and if tolerated, is reflective of the overall value of customer service in a restaurant. This woman single-handedly ruined my mother's birthday, and my family walked away from this restaurant feeling angry and disappointed. I will never be returning to The Beacon again. PS: If this happens to you, and you need another water-view restaurant, walk a block over to the new DOPO La Spiaggia on 6 Bay St. It is FABULOUS! read more

Trendy and loud for me, and the food came out way too fast (a weird complaint, but it was seriously instantaneous). The meal felt rushed and the portions were huge; the dishes were mediocre. Beautiful place to see sunset, but don't have high hopes for all your dishes being great. read more

Bacon/Parm Risotto is out of this world. & The arugula shaved fennel salad is very refreshing on a hot summer night. read more

The team behind Red Bar strikes again! This place, located above a marina on the water in Sag Harbor, is more casual than it's sister restaurant, but the food is no less amazing. The menu is varied and exciting. You must try the tuna tartare and duck puffs. Also, the fish in parchment paper with israeli cous cous is SLAMMIN. Sunsets are amazing out over the bay. This would be a five-star review if only they accepted reservations! read more

Walked in Friday night at 7:30pm. We were give a table within 30 minutes. Sat and had a pineapple martini at the bar before we ate at our table. Bartenders offer great service and the drinks are good and strong. We had the specials. Taco tuna appetizer and I had the bouillabaisse and my partner in crime had the bass special. Both were good size portions and were delicious. I will be back.. read more

Best restaurant in Sag Harbor, hands down. Forget these reviews, take a trip to the Beacon any night of the week from Memorial Day until Columbus Day and the crowd will speak for itself. Lines out the door, but worth every moment of the wait. Best views of the sunset from downtown Sag Harbor which can be enjoyed with a cocktail while waiting for your table. Exceptional and poised waitstaff. Delicious cuisine. My boyfriend treated me to dinner here for my birthday back in August and it was so romantic. I promise you'll fall in love with this place all over again every single time. read more

Incredibly disappointed! We put our names down to be seated at 6:30pm. They told us 1 to 1.5 hours wait. Had a few drinks nearby and checked back at 7:30. When we arrived they said to us "your friend was just here to ask and we aren't ready for you" we had not come to ask. So then we asked if there was a bar to sit at and wait and they said we had already had "too many drinks" and they wouldn't serve us. They then deleted our reservation. Will never go back. Don't waste your time. There are 100 better places nearby that are actually appreciative of your patronage. read more

I have never cared that this place doesn't take reservations. I have never minded waiting. The quality of food and service are always impeccable. If ever a server makes an error, it's minor. The view is spectacular and well worth the wait. The cocktails are always amazing, the wine list is well balanced and the specials are always unique. I try to come here, as often as possible! read more

Loved The Beacon! My party and I all enjoyed the delicious food, beautiful views, and friendly staff. The lobster rigatoni was delicious! I look forward to making it back soon! read more

I came here with my boyfriend at the end of July. We were told there was a wait to be seated outside, which we didn't mind, and sat at the bar while waiting for our table. The dinner was fine, ambiance was nice, but when my boyfriend checked his recent credit card statement he found that the bartender had decided to add an extra $10 to the already nice tip we had left him. Luckily we keep all our receipts, but if you come here be prepared to scrutinize your credit card statement. read more

Can't say enough great things about this place. We came into town Sunday night and went here for dinner. Recommendations from the bartender were the portobello appetizer and the lobster rigatoni. My husband and I shared them both. They were fantastic. We ate at the bar. Drinks were great, prices very good and the management or owners gave us great ideas of where to eat and shop over our next few days of vacation. They were great recommendations. Very good vibe in this restaurant and I highly recommend it. read more