Le Bilboquet

The staff were very accommodating. They held our table for us despite being late by over an hour. One of us wore flip flops because we intended to go to the beach after, but quickly found out that was not permitted here. They kindly let us know that they can continue to hold our table and even gave us suggestions on where to purchase appropriate shoes. It took some time to find suitable shoes, but they sat us right away once we returned. The food came out a little slow, but we didn’t mind because we were catching up. However, the dessert came out REALLY slow. Everything tasted and looked good, so I guess it was worth it.

We enjoyed dinner here to celebrate our 16 year old's birthday. Beautiful light and airy setting, classic French bistro fare and I was able to order or modify dishes for my vegan diet and they were delicious. Very nice cocktail menu and good service

Wonderful service — the staff were warm, attentive, and really made the experience feel special. The dishes were tasty and well-presented, but definitely on the pricier side. A nice spot if you’re in the mood to splurge a little.

Beautiful restaurant with nice water views, great food and friendly and helpful staff. Don’t let the negative reviews sway you from going. They almost did to me and I’m so glad I ended up going to see for myself. Let’s be real, a high end and well known French restaurant in the Hamptons, safe to say brings all types of people, especially super critical, high maintenance, and entitled ones. They should just stay home and give their personal chefs a hard time. From start to finish, Reynaldo our server did a great job and was very knowledgeable on the menu. The manager was also helpful checking in on us. The hostess even ran out to open the door for us upon entering, felt welcomed. The crudite was a nice start, loved the pepitas on the hummus and the veggies were fresh and crisp. The Paillard de Poulet was light, fresh, and delicious. The chicken was pounded very thin and grilled, and although just a touch on the dry side, the kale salad on top revived it. The golden raisins added a nice chewy texture and an element of sweetness to complement the tangy and earthy grain mustard on the chicken. The Le Vacheran stole the show. This is their signature dessert and rightfully so. Refreshing raspberry sorbet with creamy vanilla ice cream and meringue wafers. It’s bright, refreshing and perfect way to end a meal. The chocolate mousse was also delicious. Rich, decadent dark chocolate that is silky smooth. Very indulgent and will definitely leave you feeling satisfied of that chocolate craving.

A lovely vibe with great people watching and fresh air. I was there with 6 people and we probably had 12 dishes on the table. Our favorite was the tomato salad! Super unique dish with fresh Hamptons heirloom tomatoes. The drinks were also great.

Le Bilboquet – Sag Harbor, NY 📍 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 🍽️ Cuisine: Chic Waterside French Bistro 💵 Price Range: $$$$ (Entrées start ~$36–68) 🕒 Hours: Daily 5:30 PM–10:30 PM; reservations strongly recommended   👗 Dress Code: Business casual / Jacket preferred 🌅 Vibe: Lively, stylish with stunning marina views & weekend DJ sets  ⸻ ⭐️ My Experience: Had a fabulous dinner at Le Bilboquet Sag Harbor—a vibrant, upscale French bistro right on the water. The atmosphere is so chic and social—the perfect spot for a sunset dinner or long evening out with friends. What I ordered: • 🐟 Tuna Tartare – fresh, perfectly dressed with sesame and crispy wontons. • 🍚 Mushroom Risotto – creamy, rich, and full of flavor with shaved Parmesan. • 🥗 Seasonal Salad – crisp and refreshing—great balance for richer dishes. • 🍹 Aperol Spritz – classic, bubbly, and perfectly mixed. Service was warm and polished, with attentive staff who made us feel welcomed. The stylish décor, DJ-set ambiance, and marina view made the experience even more memorable. ⸻ ✅ Highlights: • Chic, waterfront location & luxe atmosphere • Excellent tuna tartare, flavorful risotto, and fresh seasonal salads • Great cocktails—especially the Aperol Spritz • Stylish, attentive service & lively weekend vibe   ⸻ 👍 Final Take: Le Bilboquet is a standout in Sag Harbor—great for special occasions or any night you want stylish dining with impressive views. I’ll definitely be back.

I absolutely just love Le Bilboquet Sag Harbor! Such a wonderful place with elevated views and exquisite service. The food there is over the top! From the tuna tartare to their signature Cajun Chicken! Followed by a Raspberry sorbet. Such an amazing restaurant.

Such an amazing restaurant. I love the location in the city but this is the best of the best. Waterfront restaurant, amazing food, great selection of cocktails- nothing more you can ask for. The seafood tower was so fresh. Must go to restaurant if you are out East

Always marvelous for luncheon. It's nice to sit outside right on the water with a view of the boats. I find the staff here to be very kind and accommodating, never pretentious or pushy. I'm always offered coffee and never rushed with my bill. I most recently ordered the ratatouille. I was blown away! It's just how I make it myself at home, and I am very discerning in the kitchen. I'm glad Le Bilboquet is settling in as staple spot out East.

The ambiance at this restaurant is absolutely stunning, making it worth a visit just for the atmosphere alone. From the moment we walked in, the host greeted us warmly and was exceptionally friendly. While the food itself is fairly average and a bit pricey for what it is, the setting truly enhances the overall experience. We didn't try any drinks, but they looked great. We ordered a lobster salad, which was just okay, and a Wagyu burger with fries--the fries were definitely the highlight of the meal. We also had espresso, which was good, and finished with two scoops of sorbet. I would definitely come back, but more so to sit outside, enjoy some appetizers, and have a drink.

So disappointing, yet another example of pompous attitude that results in a negative review. Came for lunch 2:20, there's a 2:30 reservation I didn't take online cause the whole patio outside is empty . The two girls look at me in under Armour shirt and shorts and say you need reservation and won't seat me based on how I look. I parked my Lamborghini across the street, if I pulled up front would they then let me dine? Ridiculous that you're still judged based on your watch, car and clothing and the whole restaurant is empty on a Tuesday Have eaten at the Palm Beach location and NYC which are both amazing experiences ,these girls are hired to give great customer service not be pompous from the first greet and not seat you.

I had an amazing experience here. I'm not sure what all the reviews are speaking about. But I feel like a lot of them didn't read the dress code that was prominently displayed on their site and when you make a reservation. When we arrived, they were able to sit us early and the hostess and host were very nice. The service was great. We had the shrimp cocktail and the salmon special for an app then we both had the Cajun chicken which was excellent. We also got the creme brûlé special dessert. We moved to the bar after for cocktails and the people watching was great. The bartenders were great as well. Mind you it is the weekend after Labor Day so we might have missed the craziness, but I definitely would go back.

Ordered the mussels and the serving was pleasantly large. The cocktails were all interesting and tasty. Sat outside so had to deal with some bees but otherwise had a great brunch.

I mean look, it's manily a day party place. I do like it, the food is alright and they maintain the standard in NY, Palm Beach and other locations. We had the tuna tartare, brqnzino, dessert, and drinks. It primarily a party place rather than exceptional gastronomy. But its a nice ambiance for a brunch party to see and be seen. The server was pleasant and professional.

We ate here mid September 2024. We just wandered in while walking around Sag Harbor...didn't know anything about this restaurant. Beautiful place with a fantastic view of the yacht harbor. They are a bit too critical of attire. At lunch time tourists abound and the vast majority are dressed casually. We have traveled all 7 continents of the world and this Maitre' D nearly tops the list of being overly snooty looking people up and down....we saw him do that to everyone as they entered the restaurant. The food was very good, but definitely overpriced. Service was absolutely great. A nice experience overall.

We enjoyed food, ambience and customers are nice. Overall Avra scene , however, must admit, McDonald's most likely has friendlier service.

Le Bilboquet gets 5 stars for service and the atmosphere but the food fell short. We made a reservation and were seated right away near the window with a great view of the dock and the boats. It is a great place for a sunset. The staff was extremely attentive and everyone was able to answer questions/grab more drinks etc. (Not just our own waitress). The apps were good. We had mussels and the tomato salad. The mussels were a huge portion because it normally comes as an entree. We had salmon, lamb chops and the Branzino for 2 as mains. Everything was good but not out of this world. Unfortunately the Branzino was fishy and lacked any flavor. It comes out as a full fish and then it is filleted at the table. They could use a some seasoning or sear on the Branzino bc it was very bland. Otherwise we enjoyed our meal. For the price though, the mains need to be better. We will be back but probably only for apps and drinks.

We had a beyond lovely evening! We asked the host for a nice table as it was our first time. We waited a few minutes and then they sat us right on the water! Service was amazing. We didn't finish our wine and they let us take it to the bar to enjoy. Everyone was lovely, staff was amazing, and food was: drinks were really good! Expensive yes, but we enjoyed it :) our server was Kristi and he was phenomenal!!

Not gonna lie, I was quite terrified to come here after reading the reviews of the host and the dress code. That however was not my experience at all. We arrived for a reservation for 3 promptly at 6:45 the Thursday before MDW. We expected it to be madness, but it was quite open and lowkey. The host was very kind in greeting us and asked for our preference of indoor/outdoor. We opted for indoor because we knew it would get a little chilly once the sun set, but outdoor seating looked beautiful. Our waiter was fantastic. He explained the specials perfectly and gave us ample time to decide on things. Even the additional serving staff ensured that our waters were always full and our meals were always seasoned with fresh pepper. Now, onto the food and drink: -Dama Nuestra (or whatever the spicy tequila drink was called): we enjoyed, as this is our spirit of choice, but the mix was definitely mass pre-made and room temp despite the giant ice cube inside -Bread Basket: fine, standard, nothing to write home about, could've skipped -Le Tartare de Thon (Tuna Tartare): underwhelming, lacking flavor -Calamari: SHOW STOPPER, we loved the grilled calamari -Branzino: wonderful with perfectly seasoned and cooked broccolini -Le Poulet Cajun: also amazing flavor and texture AND a lot of food, the fries were fantastic as well -Scallops: delicious, came with 3 (could've used a 4th) but great flavor All in all, YES this place is expensive, and YES some of the clientele/fellow diners can make you question your outfit choice and wallet size (place is frequently dined by celebrities, so be cool), but the food IS GOOD and us commoners were treated with nothing but respect. Don't let the reviews discourage you from trying.

Exceptional food with an amazing view of the water The service is fast as well as how quickly they bring out the food. Maybe a little too fast. Their signature chicken dish came out cold the first time while the rest of our food came out perfect. After it was re-fired, it was delicious. The Veal Scallopini & Morel is new to their menu and was FABULOUS!!! The mussels were very good. Overall had a good experience.

Just not good. I don't know what to say, the food is just bland, the service is OK, the whole atmosphere is just blah. The Palm Beach location is much cozier, better priced, friendlier. I just don't get this place.

Oh I wish we had read the reviews before we went for dinner. Yes, the food was definitely prepared the night before and even then it was served cold. Tasty - I don't think so. Fish dry and tasteless. I'm fairly certain the vegetables were canned from the supermarket. They certainly tasted that way. There was a bouncer at the door - and we had to wait after our reservation time. Lots of arguing about dress code and getting in to the bar. Now the bar scene was interesting for about 10 seconds. The usual Hamptons tourists, a lot of old men and then escorts and an abundance of plastic everywhere. The moment our plates were cleared and we said no to desert, we were asked to leave. Very politely Here was a first ... there was a line to exit. Literally it took 5 minutes to leave - after that meal and the service it felt like an hour. So I guess people go there to look and be in the scene and based on the reviews the management doesn't care that their restaurant stinks cause they stay busy. But we will not return and truly wish we had never gone !!

So perfect! Food, service, decor, atmosphere. I highly recommend the eggs Benedict with salmon. And of course the French bread is crunchy on the outside and soft inside with the perfect butter! But make a reservation...and go!

Always a great setting and thought the food and service was better this summer than previous visits. Got the palm beach salad and tuna app. Both good. LOVED the non-alcoholic ginger drink. So yummy. Has a good glass of wine too for lunch.

Mediocre pricey food and very pretentious . Good "people watching" of plastic pretentious at its best . 5 stars for location and the servers were great . If you're not dressed the way the captain thinks you should be you are not seated at a nice table ...despite plenty of tables available . Not that it matters but we were driving a Porsche since my husband is a car enthusiast....but of course they had no idea... we were not wearing the "designer" clothing and could feel the. disapproval . Starving so stayed Should not have .

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, service was very consistent and the food was flavorful with high quality. I highly recommend coming here.

Racist host at front, whose pants were too tight with an ugly orange wristwatch, he did not seat us and said they were completely booked for the weekend, to which we saw tables available. As we were walking out, the couple behind us whispered to check with Resy and we saw reservations available at the time we were there! Glad we didn't waste our money and time here.

Literally the worse, most pretentious place in all of the hamptons. the maitre d is pretentious, arrogant beyond words acting like the third rate food is a michelin starred restaurant. the local wait staff is treated like dirt. it is amazing this still attracts anyone. save the multi hundred dollar disaster and get a happy meal at mcdonald's - you would be better off!

Seriously, if you're overwhelmed by the "expanse" feel" of the restaurant venue, don't NOT GO! The food, the service, the cocktails and the calmness of the water are all exceptional. I think that's why the dining room & deck is so wide, so that the experience is shared all. Best swordfish I've ever had; best cocktail and best service. Go, stay long and enjoy.

If anyone who works at this place is reading this and isn't the owner get over yourself you work at Le Bilboquiet. The food is average at best, the service is bad and the only redeeming quality is the water views. They literally have a roided bouncer at 6pm standing in the front. After 9pm its unbelievable for people watching - bad plastic surgery, escorts and sketchy old men.

Shocked at all the bad reviews! Had brunch here and everything was great! Love the vibes, service was friendly, great food and on par prices to other nearby places. Chicken, salad, cocktails, mussels all so good! Nice views!

The food was bad, and the service was rushed. We received our drinks an hour late. Despite their promise to cover a second round due to their initial mistake, we were charged for it. Make sure to double-check your bill!

Best Salade Niçoise I had in a long time. The service was really attentive and the drinks were amazing. Always a pleasure to come here. Highly recommend one of the best restaurants in Sag!

Oui oui Bilbo .. yep it's a French bistro from New York with sometimes a attitude but it's funny

Terrible and extremely rude service. Never seated us WITH reservation. Left without eating even though it was a special birthday dinner. Unbelievable that they stay in business with this terrible service.

Recently visited in 5/17/24. This place is a joke! They're not even busy and all of the waiters and waitresses are RUDE! No class whatsoever.

who requires pants in mid-August in Sag Harbor? Oh, the French. Way to know your audience. Oh, the rule only applies to men. The hostesses could not have been more rude. Shocking for a French restaurant. Any other restaurant, including takeout from the grocery store, recommended over this falsely-arrogant establishment. I doubt it will be here in '24. Hopefully the owner of the real estate got the rent in advance. There are many great restaurants in town and the broader area. We don't need this place. RIP

The rasatoe was amazing and the New York strip was under cooked. Also I went for Mother's Day a year ago and they had these big goblets with pink candy in it but this Mother's Day they didn't. The ambiance is very modern beach. The waters were on task.

Loved this beautiful restaurant... the view, the service, the food ... The tuna viscose salad was so good ... and the Le Branzino de poulet ... their signature dish was the best chicken we've ever had ... dessert ... Apple tart was too die for!

All more about the hype. Decent over priced cuisine but with views of the water. Pretentious staff who wants to choose who thinks deserves to be in meanwhile they are making minimum wage & have no class themselves but can decide on others? Give me a effing break

Discrimination. Discrimination. Discrimination. 2023 and we still deal with this. They made a wrong judgement and decided to seat me with my kind ( which I'm proud of) but they were wrong and showed how judgemental they are. So sad and so upsetting for all kinds. The hostess who posed as a manager is a sad soul.

Great vibe, so fun, DJ, drinks and dinner at the bar meeting a lot of fun people! Food was delicious as expected. Bartenders work soooo hard here and service was great!

We were a party of 8 and apparently if your over 8 you are forced to select a app, dinner and desert from a prefixed menu of only 3 choices for each section (app, dinner & dessert) and they charge you ridiculously over the prices that are in the regular menu. So a green bean salad, steak with french fries (yes French fries) and apple tart dessert was prefixed price of $175 a person. Cocktails were extra. Our friends chose the restaurant and so we were stuck with this reservation or we would have left. Food was delicious and atmosphere was nice but for that price non of us were wowed and left disappointed. For what we spent, we should have left with a magical experience.

If the rating scale used negative stars I would use it. This place thinks they are doing you a favor by letting you eat there. They will be gone in 6 months, hopefully.

We were really looking forward to dining at Le Bilboquet and to say we were disappointed would be an understatement. The good....fun location right on the water in the marina. That's it. The food was fine, not great, but that was offset by the prices. HIGH! And when I go to a restaurant, no matter what I'm paying I don't need attitude from the staff. Who runs this place? Maybe if you're a celeb you get treated fine, but as a regular old person....not so much. I do not recommend going there. There are a number of other places with an equally fun view.

*WARNING* WAITRESS STOLE FROM MY CREDIT CARD. I was charged a higher amount and she then tipped herself 20 percent. They were not even busy. I'm still waiting for my money to be returned. Also, I gave her cash at 1st. She took the cash and then came back later and said she needed a credit card instead. The food has even gone down. I was served soggy vegetables sitting in a pool of oil and my child ordered a lemonade that they made with sour mix from the bar.

Had a wonderful evening last night (Thursday). We do not care to dine here on the weekends as it's just more beautiful when it's not crazy packed and the staff isn't as inundated. Our server Chantelle was fabulous. Absolutely attentive and sweet from the second we sat down. We had a wonderful table inside overlooking the other guests and water. Great service, great food and we always love the ambiance. But again, we prefer not coming during the weekends. It's just an elevated evening that way and we appreciate that.

we were at my friends birthday dinner when a hostess was loudly talking about my friend in a negative way for no reason. this is unacceptable behavior, the birthday girl was visibly upset and the hostess never came to apologize. we will not be dining here again

Hamptons sister restaurant to its Upper East Side Manhattan original, Le Bilboquet is located in Sag Harbor in front of the Marina. The location is amongst the best outside of Montauk for waterfront dining and with deep-pocketed backers Le Bilboquet in its third season is rapidly establishing itself and the number one see-and-be-seen hotspot in the Hamptons. This summer 2019 parking can be somewhat of a challenge with plenty of spaces on the dock itself and then further back into the village. The style and cuisine is French. Obtaining a reservation is tough and even tougher obtaining the right spot. There are tables both inside and out, booths and tables, tables right by the railing offering an unimpeded view of the marina (some of my images attest to my good fortune in being offered such a spot), but lets talk about the cuisine. The menu is simple, straightforward, well executed and not aimed at a budget conscious diner. Seafood exists in a variety of guises and is uniformly tasty. The wine menu is solid with good choices - especially amongst the french wines, and with the absence of EMP Summer House (this 2019), le Bilboquet has one of the better cocktail menus in the Hamptons right now. Service is good though sometimes a little too obviously focused on turning the table - offer a complimentary drink perhaps to help Shepherd the guest away...

This place charged me $100 for canceling my reservation. Not for being a no-show but for canceling. You can't make this stuff up. Traveled by boat from the mainland, great there's a restaurant on the dock at the marina. Read the fine print no shorts. In August? In Sag Harbor? Had very nice clothes but no long pants on the boat so canceled, got charged $100. Maybe this is a new business model? Institute an unreasonable dress code listing shorts in the fine print. Then charge $100 for cancellations. Good Grief no class.

The manager at the door refused to seat us after the hostess was walking us inside. the reason...we are not exactly sure. He was very disrespectful. We as visitors to this beautiful area were discriminated against after he looked at the 6 of us and apparently didn't like what he saw. We are surprised after reading so many negative reviews that this place is still in business.

The most fun atmosphere. Their service was fantastic. Especially Conner! Food was good but I would recommend coming here more for the atmosphere and service.

Rude. Went here for my birthday and after they said there was 4 people ahead of my reservation and I went to have a drink at the bar. I asked the hostess what time it was because I didn't have my phone. I then overheard hostess going "Jesus Christ" and talking about me. Never been treated so rude at a restaurant let alone after my boyfriend told them it was my birthday.

No sandals for men but my wife and kids were more than welcome in with theirs. Talk about sexist. Gender discrimination at its finest. B. Smiths was served better food anyway. Too expensive for the pig slop they serve.

I'm really glad I ended up being able to get a reservation here (which can be hard and they only open 7 days in advance). This restaurant by far has the prettiest views of any of the restaurants in the Hamptons. It is actually on the docks and you have amazing views of the water and the beautiful boats in the marina. The decor and ambiance are really modern and fresh, not what I expected from an expensive French restaurant that lists a strict dress code (no sportswear, shorts, or flip-flops). They have a large patio that is decorated with lots of greenery. All of the staff that we interacted with were pleasant. I had the nuestra dama cocktail which I really enjoyed. The bread basket was pretty good. I really enjoyed the tuna tartar but the endive salad was a little bland and I didn't really like the flavor. I ordered the salmon as my entree and it was cooked to perfection; perfectly crisp on the outside and still moist on the inside. The yogurt sauce was really good on the salmon. I originally wanted the bass and asked them for that without the fennel, but they stated that they pre-wrap the bass in parchment paper and cannot take out the fennel. It was a little odd that they couldn't accommodate that request given how pricey of a restaurant this is. The saffron rice was good, but a small portion. The pomme frites were also nice and crispy. My husband had the steak, which he enjoyed, though it was very fatty. They took COVID precautions seriously. Both the indoor and outdoor tables had plastic dividers between tables and the waiters were all masked and gloved. Overall, I would say the food was good and the ambiance was stellar. This honestly is not an authentic French restaurant though. Spanish music was playing, they served focaccia, the butter was cold, the waiter did not know how to pronounce the names of some of the French dishes/ingredients. But I still really enjoyed my dinner here and hope to come back.

Not sure how not allowing patrons in nice shorts and a button down at a restaurant by the water makes much sense. What is even more mind boggling is that the snobby hosts expect you to walk down to a shop and purchase $200 pants so that you can have dinner and drop many more hundreds. Truly absurd and I will never go back here again, and I recommend not supporting such an awful establishment.

Discriminatory and Waspy Establishment and Staff Was turned away bc I'm a POC. Host claimed I was violating dress code (was wearing new DG Shoes, a Scotch & Soda top, Fendi sunglasses, Heron Preston accessories, Ferragamo watch/belt/wallet, and Dior pants). Host had the audacity to say I didn't fit their image, said in his opinion I didn't belong, and then proceeded to let various casually dressed white people in with unbuttoned linens and Bermuda shorts. Would give zero stars if possible.