The service is better than it was when they opened. The food hasn't improved much. The menu is almost identical to last year. Most of the dishes are filled with ingredients that make no sense in the context of the dish. They overpower the main ingredient or are completely irrelevant. The Lobster Carbonara is filled with big chunks of lobster whose flavor is completely obliterated by the prep. The Tuna is a beautiful piece of fish with completely inappropriate garnishes. Luckily, if you just eat the Tuna, it's a nice dish. Chimichurri sauce on Tuna? The sauce overpowered the delicate, flavorful Tuna. The scallop special had "bacon foam". Okay, interesting. How do you turn a meat into foam? You take "rendered bacon" (ie, liquid bacon fat) and mix it with heavy cream, then whip the result. I swear my arteries clogged up just from hearing the description. The appetizers were similarly disappointing. I'm really rooting for this place to succeed, but these dishes won't do the job. We won't be coming back unless the menu is seriously overhauled. read more

We had a great experience. The food was delicious. Our waitress Angela and manager Will were friendly and very knowledgeable. Steve the head chef came out to say hello and check on our dining experience. The pistachio tiramisu was exceptionally delicious. It should be added to the daily menu. read more

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As a lover of Flora it made sense I would try Fauna. Our first impression was how beautiful the restaurant truly was from the outside, it was floral and encapsulated the Hamptons vibe. On the front door was a honor to Star Boggs done right. As we went in, we were surprised about how big the interior was. It was packed but didn't feel overcrowded. We ordered a multiple of items but some things that deserve a shot out were the insanely fresh oysters and thin but crispy French fries. Overall this made my dads birthday dinner truly special and we will definitely be returning. 10/10 read more

Fauna - New American Near Me - Westhampton Beach, New York

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We had to wait 30 min for our table even though we had a reservation, super frustrating. Normally if this happens, i expect them to bring something over for free, which they did not. We're a group of 5 mid 20s adults and we definitely felt like they didn't take us seriously due to our age. Service was very eh, we kept having to flag our waiter down just to get water. Food was not bad but nothing to call home for. I would not recommend and will not be back. Daphnes was much better. Ambiance is nice read more

Excellent service! The food was perfectly prepared. For apps, we ordered the Mushroom pate, Bison carpaccio, pork belly all tasty preparations. Shrimp Cocktail appetizer was generic. The table orders 2 orders of the Porterhouse for 2, NY Strip cook to perfection. The squid ink lobster carbonara and the flounder received high marks. While the sides were tasty the portion size could have been a bit larger. To summarize, a solid place for a meal in Westhampton. read more

Everything was fantastic!! Staff is wonderful and food is amazing! Will definitely be back again . Ambiance can use a little coastal charm !! A read more

Excellent dining experience. Wait staff attentive to detail. Food presented beautifully. Pace and timing between dishes appropriately spaced. Each dish had extensive flavor. The cocktails were amazing. We will return. read more

Fauna - Broccolini - New American Near Me - Westhampton Beach, New York

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neighborhood place really crowded very loud. food was delicious though service was really slow read more

My wife and I went to Fauna during restaurant week in November to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. During the summer this very popular restaurant was difficult to get a reservation to so we figured going in November would make for a delightful dinner. Well, the place was packed and we didn't get seated for a half hour past our reservation time. Then, due to the crowds we didn't get anything but water for another half hour. So, you are probably wondering why I give Fauna a 5 star review. Here's why. When the manager got word about what was going on she promised to make the rest of the evening special. Wow, did she live up to her word. I won't go into all she did to make the evening special but when we left we couldn't stop telling so many people about how great our experience was. It was amazing as was the food. They also gave us a gift certificate to come back and we can't wait to use that gift certificate. The dinner made our anniversary special and we want to thank Fauna for all they did. Barry K. read more

We had an incredible experience here for dinner on a bustling Saturday night. Our server, Angela, was very knowledgeable about the menu and help guide our decisions beautifully. We were all very happy with our drinks and meals. The kale salad was so outstanding, we ordered it to go in the following days, as a side to our bbq meals back at the house. The burger was one of the best I've ever had, with incredible toppings. Oysters were fab, popovers mouth-watering delicious, everything was perfection. We will definitely be back! read more

What a joy to experience this new restaurant located in what was an iconic restaurant for over 40 yrs. The old Starr Boggs was sold and now Fauna is in its place. Sadly, Starr passed not long after he sold it but Fauna has memorialized him in a few ways that is not only gracious and respectful but also just nice of them to do. It makes the many locals and summer residents that frequented Starr Boggs weekly for many years feel as though it's not all gone. As for the food at Fauna you won't be disappointed. They kept an "Ode to Starr" favorite almond crusted flounder but, also have an excellent menu. From appetizers to dessert I know everyone will find something they love. This is part of the Rooted restaurant group opening their 2nd restaurant in Westhampton Beach. So if you Love Flora like I do, you'll probably Love Fauna as well. Cheers to Fauna!! (I wonder if the 3rd restaurant will be named Merriweather) read more

Good food but the menu isn't very diverse and pretty expensive. The interior is really lovely and the service is good. I prefer this spot for an aperitif read more

Went here during Winter restaurant week. My first time. Everything was fabulous from cocktails to food to service! Had the hot and dirty martini! Yum! Mussels as an app, side Caesar salad and the almond crusted flounder. Food was amazing. Ambience, lovely. Our waitress Angela could not have been more friendly or attentive. Next time you go, ask for her! I will be back for sure. read more

Great meal. Good service. Loved the duck entree. Lovely spot to have a celebration. They really made it special, even bringing champagne.

Had the best first experience at Fauna! We went for happy hour on live music Thursday. Sat outside and our server Brianna was FANTASTIC!! Food was incredible as were the martinis. Watch us become regulars here! read more

We have had a number of amazing meals this season. And want to call out our fantastic server Angela!!! She is the best.

Definitely worth a try! We started with the Bershire pork belly which was really good. We asked the waiter his suggestion on the entree and he suggested the Signature chicken. This did not disappoint at all!!! We are usually more beef or fish eaters so were a little apprehensive about getting chicken. This was one of the best chickens we have ever eaten. The au jus is amazing. Then for dessert we got the special which was a blackberry cheesecake- again amazing! read more

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We went to the for the first time last night for dinner and it was overall a great experience. We had a reservation for 8 o'clock, but they weren't able to seat us until fifteen after. That was kind of frustrating because we were starving, but at the same time we understand that it's impossible to make people leave their tables. After that the service was super quick. The food was delicious, I ordered the flounder and my friend ordered the wedge salad. We both had no complaints with our food! I should also mention that the portions were very generous. The atmosphere is lively and decor was enjoyable as well. We definitely plan on going back. :) read more

Fauna - Almond Flounder, Wedge Salad with Chicken and Artisan bread - New American Near Me - Westhampton Beach, New York

Went to Fauna for Mother's Day late lunch/brunch and it was just lovely! Angela the server is amazing! She is absolutely the BEST!!!

Excellent restaurant quality menu great service, nice bar crowd, a go to restaurant out of the way in Westhampton beach just behind Main Street around the corner from the library located at the former Star Boggs. Decent ambiance very good service and food quality A+++++ read more

Fauna in Westhampton is amazing!!! The food is delicious and the service is wonderful. Our server Angela was awesome!! She made our night out extra special with her beautiful personality!! read more

Expensive and Disappointing Service We had high expectations for this restaurant as we love Flora and the same owners restaurants in Hampton Bays. Maybe an off night, but out drinks took 45min (2 glasses of wine and 1 beer, not complicated), lovely waitress, but constantly upselling- please don't ask if we want bread if it's not complimentary and make us ask, our food was good to very good, but over priced - $26 for a Ceaser Salad, stale cracker/croutons, and clearing our plates before everyone was finished. I understand wanting to turn table, but we ordered right away, not our fault service was slow. Won't be back, unfortunately. read more

Sadly disappointed after dining at Flora. Ordered popovers and Butternut squash Risotto (take out) The popovers were small, plain and bland and with no hint of any herbs whatsoever The Risotto was even more disappointing! It was actually a butternut squash stuffed w a mushy filling nothing resembling risotto! No flavor and soupy texture...actually inedible...didn't appear to be Arborio rice as it was so mushy lacking texture Suggest the menu descriptions be revised to clearly describe the dishes. Thank you read more

My family and I have been to Fauna on several occasions for happy hour. However, during our latest visit the waitress was condescending and rude when she refused to serve my oldest daughter (who is 28 years old) because she claimed that her license was not a real federal ID. She laughed in our faces stating that her license was fake at the discretion of her and her manager. She did not respond when we asked whether she scanned the license or what her reasoning was to declare that this ID was, in her opinion, fake. Due to this we decided to leave the restaurant and will not be returning. There are much better, friendlier establishments in Westhampton Beach to provide business to. read more

My boyfriend and I chose Fauna for our anniversary dinner, and I must say, the service we received exceeded our expectations. Katie, our waitress, was absolutely exceptional! read more

Today was our anniversary we and decided to give Fauna a try. It did not disappoint! It was terrific! The food and service was really superb. And we got lucky as we had Angela for our server. All the reviews I read before coming tonight raved about her and they were right! She is truly amazing and made the evening so special for us. Thank you Angela and whoever was cooking in the kitchen tonight. It was really great! read more

this was my first time eating here and I loved every minute! the atmosphere was amazing, food was great, and Angela was the absolute BEST! can't wait to come back! read more

Second visit here and this time we brought friends! Fauna did not disappoint and Angela once again made it a great night!! Delicious food and excellent service! Thank you again! read more

A few friends and I visited this restaurant during LI restaurant week. We were absolutely blown away by the menu. They went above and beyond for restaurant week! Our server Angela made our experience all the better. She helped us personalize our wine selection and was so knowledgeable about the delicious food. The restaurant was uniquely designed, we found something new that we loved every time we looked up from the table. I will be visiting Fauna again and asking for Angela! I highly recommend you leave room for dessert when you visit! read more

We recently dined for the fourth or fifth time at Fauna and were, as always, delighted with our meal. The sauce for the Chilean sea bass was exquisite, and the saffron gnocchi was delicious. Great atmosphere and service. A gem of the Hamptons. read more

Not very fun and welcoming to a young demographic. Servers were very rude and inattentive. Heard them talking about our table right behind us. read more

Great place, Great food! Will go back again and again. Angela made us feel welcomed right from the very start. She helped guide us between the many food options and wine selections. The lobster arancini and raviolis were a table favorite and we can not wait to go back again. Just the right amount of casual atmosphere and high end style. read more

Fabulous food and wonderful waitress Sarah made the evening so delightful. Loved the almond crusted flounder and lobster arrancini. Homemade sorbet. Mmmm. Will return shortly read more

My 4th time going and the food never disappoints, but the server has been the best server there AJ is beyond great the experience there each time I go is always awesome...thanks AJ for making our experience there great read more

Give a chance to them. You'll never go wrong. Good people, portions, tasteful food. Keeping them in the Nabe is good thing.

Having been a big fan of Flora, had high hopes for Fauna and wasn't disappointed! Definitely more of a home-y and comfort vibe but a welcome change up. Cocktails were all great and highly recommend the signature chicken and sides! Service was a little slow, but they were very busy so can't blame them. read more

Very expensive but that was expected. The food was delicious and staff was friendly and helpful. We took the suggestions from our waiter who knew what he was talking about. We don't often go out to expensive restaurants but when we do we want an experience like we had tonight. read more

Love! The owners here obviously know what they are doing. From the top down everyone is pleasant. environment is warm and welcoming. Beautiful setting. I always enjoy coming here. read more

The food was good but was overshadowed by pushy sell of the waitress. My friends had warned me about a hard sell on replacement glass of wine for $22 per glass. Uncalled for in a fine restaurant. read more

Seated promptly for a 4:45 reservation. Nice table, friendly service. A special occasion, beer suggestion very on point, but ultra margarita, nothing special. Oysters were delicious and ordered chateaubriand for 2 and it was exceptional!! Mushroom side dish was too salty, but French fries were very good. Dessert was the torte which was satisfying. For a special occasion, I would come back for sure!!! read more