Why have I been walking past Alpina everytime I'm in Greenport?…read more Was it the dark atmosphere? Did I think I was getting just another American-German influenced restaurant with only brats and potato pancakes? Did I expect polka? The experience was actually slow and refined, without the white tablecloths. Alpina has German, Swiss, and slightly Northern Italian influenced cuisine, along with a selection of alcohols I was completely unfamiliar with... which made the experience feel full of new things. The most memorable food was actually one of the simplest. The chef prepared incredibly creamy, caramelized onions with a slight sauerkraut tang that was amazeballs. I told our waiter that I'd write him a love letter over it, and here I am! The pappardelle had shredded duck, cheese, and big, fun, chewy noodles that were satisfying to slurp. It just needed a dash of pepper to elevate it. The meat and cheese board included a few things I'd never tried before, and it was so good I was searching for a meat shop in Manhattan so we could buy them again. Portion sizes aren't huge for the price, but it was worth it to us. Don't be afraid of the dark entrance, the ligonberry on the menu, and ask the bartender about the connection between the giant copper gnome and penguin shaker gone rouge.

Great vibe. We popped in for a quick cocktail. Our party of six were the only ones there at the…read moretime. The drinks were pricey and pretty. Our mixologist was clearly passionate about creating great cocktails. I could kick myself for not remembering to take photos. I hope to come back for the food. Excellent service and lovely ambience and decor.

Shippys is a staple…read more. Excellent drinks and great food. Onion. Soup is fantastic and the staff is always happy to see everyone. We love Shippys... One of the few great places in Southanpton to eat cheap and cheerfully.... DD

What an absolute Ship-Show…read more.. I was certain we were being Punk'd. At any moment I expected Ashton Kutcher to spring out from behind a curtain, headset dangling around his neck, laughing and pointing. But alas, there were no hidden cameras. This was sadly not a joke. And we weren't laughing. Our party arrived for dinner at roughly 8:30p, a full 90 minutes prior to the "Kitchen Closes at 10p" posted cut-off time. The staff behaved as though we rolled up at 9:58p. While we were excited about our meals, the Shippy's team was very clearly already done for the night. After navigating the waitlist and a hi-top bar table, we landed in our seats and placed our orders. We were there for dinner -- sadly our waitress was out to lunch. We ordered two burgers, two wurst platters, and two steak entrees. They got one of those six orders correct, while the other five went up in flames. Both wurst orders were cold. They were sent back to the kitchen, and came back cool. The two steak entrees -- one a filet, the other a strip -- were reversed. The filet came undercooked (arrived medium rare when medium well had been requested) while the strip, which was ordered medium rare, came in medium well. And of the two smash burgers, one was delicious. The other was missing. In fact, the food arrived in strange phases. One overcooked entree. By itself. Five minutes later, two cold entrees. Another five minutes, an undercooked entree, followed by the lucky smash burger. Twenty minutes later, and after multiple reminders, the final smash burger arrived. Clearly it had never been ordered and needed to be rushed. And "rush" is rather generous. Obviously the goal of a meal is for all entrees to arrive, at the proper temperatures, simultaneously. I've seen a snail wade through molasses at a better pace than this dinner service. However, perhaps the most frustrating part of this experience was the overall lack of urgency by the staff. As our table sat bewildered, our waitress was nowhere to be found. The staff was wiping down tables, cleaning menus, polishing check presenters, and all while we sat with cold, dead, and missing food. Our table was sinking fast, and instead of tossing us a life raft, Shippy's stood on the shoreline waving us Bon Voyage. Ultimately we had to call upon the manager, who tried her best but was without answers. There was nothing for her to do except remove one entree from the bill. In truth, the full meal should have been comped. It was that bad. And these were only the major issues. There were also wine mixups, dirty plates that stayed around longer than unwanted relatives at Thanksgiving, and empty glasses strewn about the table like red Solo beer cups at a fraternity party. To call the visit disappointing would be like referring to the Titanic as a row boat. This thing was an absolute disaster with Shippy's taking on water like a sea vessel made of Swiss cheese. Despite issues with temperature, speed, accuracy, and attentiveness, we still managed to spend nearly $400. It would have been more productive to simply burn a wad of cash right there at the table -- at least then we could have warmed up the wurst.

Been coming here for Happy Hour for a few months now! Had the same bartender every time and he was…read moreabsolutely fabulous. It's not peak season so we always got seats at the bar or the nice lounge area as well. $1 oysters were delicious and well presented! Caesar salad is deconstructed and crunchy/cold which I prefer. The octopus and potatoes on the Happy Hour menu are standouts! They're closed for January but reopen in Feb. Can't wait to come back!

I'd come here during brunch when it's Hampton Maid many times, but had never been in during dinner…read moretime. I'm so happy that I did, because what a place - what a menu! We came for happy hour and sat at the small bar. Would recommend coming early if possible if you're trying to snag the happy hour deals, as this place fills up. I kicked things off with a seasonal happy hour beer which I was happy with. My brother got a gin and tonic which was the fanciest gin and tonic I've ever seen made. The bartender really went above and beyond with adding garnishes. We were here for the R.AIRE burger night which was one of the best burgers I've had (apparently award winning - and well deserved). Juicy and cooked to perfection, with crispy delicious fries all for $11.50? Yes please. We also had the crispy artichokes and garlic shrimp, all delicious. The ambiance is bright and inviting here. Our bartender really went above and beyond to explain everything to us and make recommendations as well. One of the best happy hours in Hampton Bays, for real.

Very vibey spot - lots of energy. We had such a fabulous dinner. Angela was an amazing server who…read moretook us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations and consideration for our requests. She was very knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved this dinner. Get the pecan pie for dessert!!!

Our daughter's rehearsal dinner was here a couple of years ago. They did a super job, so we scored…read morea reservation when we were in the area last weekend. Like many restaurants in Westhampton Beach, the tables are close together, which can compromise intimacy and noise levels. We had a rager of a large party next to us who (thankfully) paid up and left within 15 minutes of our seating. The decor is classy without being stiff. The wall art is irreverent satire on renaissance portraiture. Wait staff was attentive & competent. The food was exceptional. We shared a "popover" appetizer. I had lobster bisque and a salmon filet. Others at the table had "chicken for 2" and lobster/shrimp.

I've been here 5 times and five out of five it was an amazing dining experience! I will advise…read moremaking a reservation on OpenTable during the summer season! Staff is great and do what you want , an amazing job listening to your every need. I always get the filet with a side of mashed potatoes, and my husband does the same with the side of creamed spinach. The maillard on the steak always has the perfect crust ratio. The sides were delicious and served à la cart. I only ever book an off-season so I don't know what it's like when the restaurant is filled with people visiting the Hamptons but if you make an early enough reservation, you will have the place all to yourself, which is nice ambience! I would say this palm was better than the one they had in Atlantic City and on Par with the ones in the city

Busy night as always- if you can, plan ahead & reserve, but on occasion you can squeak in without…read more Ice cold, crisp refreshing cocktails. Perfect for a summer evening, or dare I say day! Tonight ordered Bronzino- Cajun spicing, a bit dry but tasty. Salmon with Chimichurri sauce. Cooked perfectly. Side of roasted Brussel sprouts- perfect roasted & charred. Good service, cool ambiance, can be loud.

This place was an interesting experience. I had North Sea's clam chowder at Southampton's clam…read morechowder competition last summer, so I decided to try this place out last time I was in town. The photos online are kind of deceiving - this is much more of a bar than a restaurant (though I don't know if they open up dining outdoors during summer). Anyway, we were there during happy hour and also for 50 cent wing night, so we decided to grab some drinks and wings and see where the night took us. Our bartender was really friendly and started us out with a round of drinks and two orders of wings each (they come out as 5 wings each). Wings were good, a decent size considering the price. We started looking at the main menu but it was a little all over the place ($19 for a grilled cheese is also kind of wild but I guess this is the hamptons). I'd come back, though.

As always, another fun night at the North Sea Tavern. Their Philly Cheesesteak is amazing as well…read moreas their Tavern burger. Among the other dishes we've tried in the past, we never had a bad dinner! Great atmosphere too!

I had a truly 10/10 dining experience here. From the outside The Patio looks small, but upon…read moreentering you'll see a sprawling dining room that's well lit with natural light. We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and let our server know we were there for a special occasion. He treated us extremely well, bought my mom a birthday cocktail and dessert, and walked us through the menu to make recommendations on what we definitely had to try as first timers. For appetizers we had local oysters on the half shell which were fresh and delicious, and shrimp cocktail which was sizable. We went with the endive salad in between which was crisp and well balanced, the honey mustard dressing really brings it all together. We also had the baked clams which were cooked perfectly, and burrata which was so, so creamy. For entrees we ordered the spicy vodka rigatoni which I think might be the best I've ever had. The sauce was rich and perfectly spicy. We also had the whole branzino which was excellent, cooked just right. The steak frites were also the right temperature, and the truffle fries hit the spot. We had the chocolate souffle cake for dessert which was rich and decadent. If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, I would recommend this place.

Entree came out a bit slow but other than that, the service was good and the food was excellent…read more They currently have a pasta happy hour pricing on Wednesdays from 5 to 6. Add burrata to your spicy rigatoni...you won't regret it.

We had a wonderful dinner at Pete's Taverna! Everything was fresh, authentic, and beautifully…read moreprepared. We couldn't resist tasting a little of everything! We enjoyed fresh oysters, clams, charred octopus, shrimp cocktail, a perfectly cooked NY strip steak, whole branzino, gigantes (Greek giant beans), traditional Greek green beans, and delicious roasted lemon potatoes. For dessert, we shared baklava, creamy galaktoboureko, and Greek sour cherries served over yogurt, along with Greek wine and authentic Greek coffee. The service was warm, attentive, and professional, and the welcoming atmosphere made the evening even more enjoyable. If you're looking for authentic Greek cuisine and genuine Greek hospitality, Pete's Taverna is definitely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back!

My wife Therese (AKA Mrs. Bill The Long Island Ford Guy) and I recently had the pleasure of dining…read moreat Pete's Taverna, and from start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The meal began with a pleasant surprise--the olive plate. I honestly didn't know there was such a thing as an "olive plate," but it was a fantastic introduction to the authentic Greek experience that awaited us. For our appetizer, we ordered the fried calamari, and it was some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, lightly fried, and clearly not frozen, it included all of the squid--not just the rings--which made a huge difference in both flavor and texture. For my entrée, I chose the Greek Lasagna, a dish that was completely new to me and absolutely delicious. It was rich, satisfying, and unlike anything I've had before. As they say, "When in Greece!" Therese ordered the Lamb Shank Stifado, and the best way I can describe it is as a Greek-inspired take on Osso Buco. Tender, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, it was both comforting and unique. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert. We shared the Apple Almond Raspberry Tart and the Galaktoboureko. Both were exceptional. The tart somehow managed to be light and rich at the same time, while the Galaktoboureko was everything a traditional Greek dessert should be. We wanted more--not because we were hungry, but because they were that good. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself was crisp, clean, and welcoming. The bar scene immediately caught our attention as well. It was a great mix of all ages enjoying themselves together, creating an atmosphere that felt both classy and energetic at the same time. You could tell people were genuinely having fun, whether they were stopping in for a drink, enjoying dinner with friends, or making a night of it. Although the weather wasn't ideal during our visit, the outdoor deck looks like the perfect place to spend a summer evening, especially with the live music events they have planned. Congratulations to the entire team at Pete's Taverna on a job exceptionally well done. We are already looking forward to returning and exploring more of Pete's family recipes. Highly recommended!