"The chic Canoe Place Inn elevated the profile of Hampton Bays when it opened last year, and its Mediterranean restaurant is among the reasons. Helmed by chef Ülfet Ralph, who worked at two Relais and Chateaux properties, it has a hundred-seat terrace overlooking the pool in addition to the indoor dining room. On the menu, cherry wood imparts flavor to grilled seafood and meat; hand-rolled gnocchi are served with sautéed spinach and puttanesca sauce; while pizza options include clam pie with Calabrian chile and caciocavallo or soppressata with hot honey." - Beth Landman
