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    R.AIRE

    4.0 (32 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Land and sea paella: filet mignon, lobster, calamari
    Kimberly D.

    What an incredible meal! My husband and I are visiting from out of town and decided to last-minute-Google some restaurants nearby. There were tons of fish shacks and traditional sea-fare and we were in the mood for something different this evening. We stumbled upon this restaurant and when we saw they had a tasting menu, we knew we should stop in. Unfortunately the tasting menu wasn't available on this random Wednesday night but we wanted to eat here regardless! Sabrina was our waitress and she was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We started with cocktails: I had the Spicy Sword (kind of like a margarita but without fake sugary syrups and instead with fresh limes, and charred sage). It was so refreshing oh this humid day. My husband had one if the specials- the crowbar. It was delicious. We had a few tapas to start: - fluke ceviche: a delicious cilantro sauce, with red onion and cucumber. There was quite a bit of fish in this small plate! Very yummy. - octopus: incredible. Served with picked red onion and a pea and mint sauce. So good. - chanterelles: these were incredible. At the time these came out, we were in the process of having a bottle of wine opened by bart manager/mixologist Grigore. He said they were amazing and that we needed some bread to dip, so they brought us toasted bread to dip in the oil We ordered a bottle of wine on the specials list- a 2004 tempranillo ($94)!!!!! This was INCREDIBLE. Grigore (who also created all the cocktails on the menu) talked to us a bit about the wine, and then decanted it for us. It was incredible and quite a value considering it's 20 years old. For dessert we decided to get the cheese and Sherry pairing. Grigore came back to talk us through the cheeses and wines. I would've loved to have some crackers or bread with the cheeses as they were all VERY tangy (all goat) but the marcona almonds were yummy and the honey was SO good. It really paired nicely with the cheeses. The sherry pairings were also lovely. This restaurant is decorated beautifully and is in the Hampton Maid inn. The chef, Alex, came out to talk to some of the patrons (not our table, but he did thank us for coming when we were walking out), which is nice. We thoroughly enjoyed this meal. Kudos to chef Alex, waitress Sabrina and bartender Grigore!

    Jessica V.

    A Classic hamptons exterior. As you walk in, you're met with a modern welcoming vibe. We went for an early dinner but otherwise I would recommend a reservation. They have a weekend happy hour which in my book always gets extra points. The bartender serves up some mean cocktails and makes sure customer are satisfied as does executive chef Alex Bujoreanu. He kindly greets every table and makes them feel like they are at home. He runs a tight ship and sends out delightful dishes. The tuna crudo was clean and fresh and beautifully presented. The lamb entree and steak we ordered both medium and were perfectly cooked medium not at all under or over. The cod croquettes are also a can't miss . The whole experience was inviting and a wonderful experience for the pallet. Make your way to r.aire to experience the magic of chef Alex Bujoreanu. Thank you to the chef and wonderful staff for a delicious experience.

    R.AIRE is truly a wonderful restaurant. We ordered 5 small dishes and each was unique, savory and truly exceptional well designed. The PAELLA was so flavorful and delight. The service and the ambiance were so impressive. We can't wait to go back to R.AIRE! Highly recommended this hidden gem.

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    Paella is a big disappointment. Service is not great. Many better choices in Hampton Bays

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    Love the food and ambiance. Special place that works in summer and winter! Food is different for Hamptons, but very delicious.

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    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you again soon.

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    Chef Alex is amazing! Everything we tried was delicious! Raire location is wonderful and everyone there was super nice. Thank you!

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