Restaurants in East Hampton

Framed art lines the walls at The Grey Goose, where whimsical paintings of geese and vintage light fixtures set the mood for food. But sight is just one of the senses treated to a feast. The aromas of freshly baked cookies and pastries waft through the dining area to supplant the equally pleasant scents of classic southern meals. Hearty offerings such as the pulled-pork barbecue sandwich meet lavash sandwiches in the form of the veggie burger served up on protein-packed, stone-ground flatbread. The husband-and-wife culinary team of Dana Clark Epstein and Phillip Epstein invite diners to take in a Dinnertainment show while supping at the establishment, where they can hum along to live music or become engrossed in a play while acting out the plotlines with their silverware—napkins make great curtains over a plate stage or a colleague’s face.

Soya carefully balances spectacle and serenity: while hibachi chefs display searing and flipping prowess at fiery tableside grills, a large fish tank bathes the dining room in soft light. The tank contributes to the "inviting and relaxing" vibe cited by the Daily Press, which also praises the "clean taste and variety" of the restaurant's sushi. Like scuba divers armed with waterproof makeup, the kitchen preps fresh seafood daily, then pairs it with rice and veggies for colorful maki rolls and nigiri. Japanese entrees such as stir-fried noodles and teriyaki meats round out the menu.

On the patio, diners scoop up forkfuls of shrimp and grits as their dogs lounge at their feet, shaded by the table’s umbrella. This is the kind of casual vibe Scrambled exudes, backed by a menu of classic American comfort food for breakfast and lunch and a wait staff that has the ability to hum entire Kenny G tunes on demand. Seated at high-backed white booths, guests carve up sweet-potato pancakes, crab benedict, and fish tacos with black-bean salsa and await bloody marys or frothy brews from the full bar.

The staff of Jimmy's Oven and Grill hasn’t changed much since Mo Boulftali bought the restaurant a few years ago. This may be because, as Boulftali explained to Williamsburg Yorktown Daily reporters in 2009, he doesn’t allow stress at Jimmy’s. Whether customers are chowing down on breakfast omelets, scrutinizing the dinner menu, or enjoying the all-you-can-eat selection of Jimmy’s weekday lunch buffets, the bright, spacious restaurant creates a comfortable haven to relax and enjoy classic American cuisine. In a dining room of mint-green walls accented with classic wood paneling, customers can sit around tables or tuck themselves into comfortable wooden booths bathed by sunlight from large windows for the sake of pet plants that are afraid to stay home alone.

It might seem like a contradiction that Volcano Sushi Bar specializes in uncooked fish. But the “volcanic” part of the restaurant’s name comes into play in the restaurant’s spicier signature seafood rolls, such as the Spicy Omy God roll, the Volcano roll, and the Spicy Tuna roll, as well as in the decor, which features warm orange and yellow walls. Beyond the fiery realm, the chefs assemble a wide variety of artful sushi that incorporates yellowtail, eel, and smoked salmon as well as vegetarian options such as the sweet-potato roll. You also can find a multitude of other Japanese staples on the menu, such as yakisoba, crispy-tempura shrimp, and teriyaki salmon.

In an effort to find a healthy alternative to fast food without sacrificing speediness, the creators of Pita Pit began assembling their signature sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks. At each location, thin, Lebanese–style pitas encircle lean, grilled meats and fresh veggies. Sandwich selections span the spectrum from gyro meat and falafel to turkey and prime rib. The staff empowers customers to make healthy choices by displaying nutrition information for each bread, meat, and post-meal toothpick and corralling a selection of healthy sandwiches.