Right upon Sag Harbor Cove is The Beacon, a waterfront restaurant where you can drink rosé and eat lobster rigatoni as the sun sets on the sailboats that stretch out into the sea. It’s a summertime staple—the restaurant is celebrating its 27th season—and, as a result, is full every night with couples, families, and celebratory singles who perch up at the bar.
On Main Street sits Page, an all-day American bistro that serves lunch, brunch, and dinner. There’s something on the menu for everyone here—dinner alone has a crowd-pleasing menu that includes Caesar salads, vegetable risottos, seared tuna, and New York strips—making it an enjoyable meal made even more enjoyable by their light and airy dining room.
People travel from towns far over for Sen, the sushi restaurant that’s operated in the Hamptons for over thirty years. Come for their extensive list of speciality rolls; stay for the softshell crab steamed buns and chicken lemongrass dumplings.
There’s something simple yet elegant about chef Agostino Petrosino’s Southern Italian fare at Tutto il Giorno, where linguine with clams, grilled orata, and a rotating daily risotto special are served in a quaint, rustic dining room. Although—if you can—try to snag a table in their charming garden, which is adorned with greenery and hanging lanterns.
For a more social night out, Le Bibloquet is the see-and-be-seen restaurant in Sag Harbor. The bar is usually lively, especially on the weekends, when a DJ spins from a booth. As for what to order? Cajun chicken, tuna tartare, and several rounds of drinks.
There are plenty of ice cream shops in Sag Harbor. But Big Olaf Ice Cream, with its retro interiors and famous waffle cones, should satisfy your sweet tooth and your dreams of summer nostalgia.
This Sag Harbor bakery, which also has two other locations in East Hampton, was a James Beard Semi Finalist Outstanding Bakery in 2025. With every bite of a different pastry—whether it’s their monkey bread, their raisin snail, or their prosciutto Gruyère croissant—you understand why. They also have a number of breakfast and lunch offerings, like lobster rolls and chicken ban mi sandwiches.
There’s a reason this fast-moving delicatessen is overflowing with customers every morning—there’s something for everyone. Be it a classic bacon, egg, and cheese or one of the locally named specialty sandwiches (good luck to the out-of-towners trying to order the Quogue), Goldberg’s is a welcome, no-frills option on the main drag. Grab a sandwich before you hit the beach, or linger for a while and read a paper from the newsstand.
Sure, fro-yo is the dessert du jour, but BuddhaBerry has been in the business for over a decade. A family-friendly spot, even the most cold-hearted adult wouldn’t be able to resist the siren song of endless toppings. A pro tip? Swirl the Buddha’s Best Berry with the classic Natural Tart for a fruity, slightly tangy summer treat.
