From Beach to Table: The Best Summer Dining in the Hamptons

The draw at this Sag Harbor mainstay is the outdoor terrace and terrific rosé. baronscove.com.

The dock-to-table menu at this Springs haunt relies on local clammers, lobsterers, and fisheries. baykitchenbar.com.

You’ll see an array of fabulous types—wealthy moms, surfers, and hipsters—mingling by the outdoor fire and down by Lake Montauk while they wait for a table. crowsnestmtk.com.

Guests sip drinks on the Montauk beach—the only full-service shoreside resort in the Hamptons. gurneysmontauk.com.

On a private beach in a calm bay, this relaxed Montauk eatery is ideal for a big family dinner. navybeach.com.

This Hampton Bays boîte serves Caribbean-inspired dishes and colorful cocktails. The fish tacos and chips and guacamole are a must. rumbahamptonbays.com.

People who take their boats to this Shelter Island spot for pricey margaritas seem to momentarily believe they’ve docked in St.-Tropez or Capri. sunsetbeachli.com.

There’s good music here, but Surf Lodge, in Montauk, can be slammed at night and certainly on weekends. Visitors crowd in for music on the deck at sunset. thesurflodge.com.

A more affordable option for a nice dinner, this hidden gem in East Hampton’s Three Mile Harbor has a patio and balcony that faces the marina. harborbistro.net.

The Petry family has owned and managed this idyllic Shelter Island inn on the bay for two generations. It serves elegant yet rustic fare overlooking the sound. pridwin.com.

This quaint Shelter Island hideout with a country aura would be a good setting for a romantic novel. There’s a rolling lawn, a gazebo for drinks, and dining both outside and near the fireplace inside. theramsheadinn.com.