Sag Harbor Tavern

Probably my favorite restaurant in all the south fork. Similar to Red Hook Tavern in a lot of ways but certainly has more seafood options as expected. Good spot for an all around great lunch or dinner on the patio, which is completely shaded albeit probably incredibly warm on a hot day. We brought a stroller with us on the patio which was easily accommodated.

First off, the food was FANTASTIC. The fish and chips were so flaky and fresh. The squid ink pasta looked delectable. The chicken with gravy was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Honorable mention: the burger everyone seemed to love (we didn’t order one though). Menu seemed to be mostly seafood focused but you can find a little bit of everything. The cocktails were average but they had a wide selection. Where I felt this place fell a little flat was the service unfortunately. I will preface this by saying, it was opening weekend so I’m sure they are still working out the kinks. The staff was very kind and willing to rectify any issues. We were also surprised to learn almost all of the bar seating is reserved. I’d rate the ambiance as average (for the area). With all that being said, I might eat there again and recommend it to others looking to try something new. I have full faith they’ll be one of the go-to spots in coming months.

The food was very Mid. The burger was OK. The meat was good quality but over peppered and the cheese wasn't great. Also beware the bacon upsell. A singular thick slice of bacon is 14$ added to the burger. The French Onion soup was very good. Would recommend that. One of use had the muscles and indicated they were good. Nothing was amazing. The portions were also sort of all over the place. The fish and chips wasn't a lot of meat. Meanwhile the burgers were half pound or bigger. We won't be recommending or visiting again.

I know nobody will talk about this. But the rainbow cookies for desert, are maybe the greatest things I’ve ever had. I will have dreams about these things. We had the squid ink pasta, in addition to the burger and croquettes. Everything was delicious, the staff was friendly and the ambiance was great. I would strongly recommend trying this place out if you are in the area (and able to get in)

Sat at the bar for dinner. Bartenders were fantastic. "Outstanding " to use a term one bartender used to reply to every question asked of us. Had two of their specialty cocktails. Wedge salad and onion soup were great. Burger delicious. Mushroom pasta very good. Friendly staff, historic place, great location.

Was really looking forward to visiting the Sag Harbor Tavern, and it did not dissapoint! First things first, the burger.. it is top notch and in my opinion the $30 price tag is completely justifiable. The quality of the dry aged meat is exceptional with bold and deep flavor. There’s a reason why there’s only onion and cheese on it, it doesn’t need all the extra fluff to cover up blandness. This meat stands out on its own, and to cover it up with a bunch of condiments and ingredients would be an insult to its integrity! The shrimp cocoktail was great as was the wedge salad. I really appreciate the thick sliced bacon rather than just crumbles. The ham & cheese croquettes are very good and definitely a must try. Overall love the addition of this place in Sag Harbor and look forward to it when in town.

Firstly, not quite sure why anyone would give this fine establishment a bad review. The service was quick, attentive, and polite. The food was impeccable. We got the croquettes (a not to miss), the romaine wedge (I don’t like blue cheese but this one was crazy delicious), burger (obviously) and fish & chips. I wouldn’t change this order and can’t wait to go back.

Same as my Yelp review. Sag Harbor Tavern started out with a great vibe and friendly service. The staff was attentive and provided helpful recommendations, which initially set a positive tone for the evening. The ambiance, while fitting the tavern theme, was exceedingly dark, making it difficult to read the menu, especially with some walls painted completely black. The reservation policy was also perplexing; requiring reservations just to have a drink at the bar seemed counterintuitive for a place branded as a tavern, especially during a busy Memorial Day weekend. The experience presented a mix of highs and lows. The croquettes were exceptional, featuring a well-balanced blend of dijonnaise, aged cheddar, and ham, which created a delightful flavor profile. This appetizer raised expectations for the meal, but unfortunately, the main courses did not meet the same standard. The highly anticipated $30 burger, despite being made with dry-aged beef, was a letdown. The burger was bland and only came with white onion and American cheese, lacking any additional toppings or special sauces that would justify its price. For $30, one would expect a more luxurious selection of dressing, such as premium cheeses, lettuce, tomato, etc. The toasted bun, while airy and soft, did little to elevate the overall experience. In comparison, a fully dressed burger at McDonald's offers more. Additionally, I have never in my life seen a place that prices its burger higher than fish and chips. The presence of burnt bits on my fries from the fryer further detracted from the meal. The fish and chips, priced at $28, also fell short. The thin batter, although crispy, did not adhere well to the fish, which tasted less fresh than expected. The same uninspired cottage fries accompanied the dish, lacking both flavor and texture. The overall blandness of the dishes highlighted a need for significant improvement in both flavor and presentation. In summary, while the opening weekend may account for some of the shortcomings, the experience at Sag Harbor Tavern was underwhelming. The potential is there, particularly with standout items like the croquettes, but much work is needed to elevate the main courses to match the initial promise. The burger, which is supposed to be a highlight, was particularly disappointing given its high price and lackluster execution. Until substantial improvements are made, I would hesitate to recommend this establishment and might consider revisiting in a few months to see if the necessary changes have been implemented.

$30 burger was great. $12 for bacon on it was not. Wasn't told. Isn't listed/priced on the menu. Was kind of a sticker shock at the end. So go. But bring a Brinks truck.

Sag Harbor Tavern (or should I say "Lack luster Tavern") My boyfriend and I have been so excited to try Sag Harbor Tavern for quite some time and boy were we disappointed. We made a reservation a few weeks back for a party of 4 and all of us were so excited to try the food as we are familiar with Red Hook Tavern. Prior to our reservation I had checked out the menu online and I was elated to see the fish and chips! However, as we were being seated we were told that the fish and chips, and the clam chowder was sold out! So from there I decided I would order the wedge salad and a side of fries; the server told me she could not sell me fries as the restaurant was running low and they were saving them for customers that ordered sandwiches! (Well I wanted the fish and chips and you were sold out!) I should be able to purchase fries if you have them in stock! I was completely baffled that I could not order anything that i traveled all the way from Manhattan to try!! The majority of the table had the hamburger which they said was good. I just find the restaurant to be a complete disaster! Example: We all ordered martinis and the server told us that they do not put vermouth in their martini and when the drinks were delivered there was 100% vermouth and we could all taste it! We would never come back to Sag Harbor Tavern! As we are all disappointed by the entire experience. Hopefully Sag Harbor Tavern takes this feedback to heart and makes some serious changes!

Best burger I have had in years... it's as if NYCs JG Melons just came to the Hamptons, only bigger and juicer! If you know you know. Awesome cottage fries. I'm hooked. I highly recommend Sag Harbor Tavern

Came here after I watched Bethenny Frankel make love to the Sag Harbor Tavern burger and wanted to do the same. I made a reservation during off season for a weekday lunch table. I'd initially requested indoors, but it was such a nice day that the restaurant decided to conduct outdoor service only which, honestly, was the right decision. Sag Harbor Tavern is situated on a scenic block off the main strip of Sag Harbor right by the water, so if you're coming here on a nice day definitely try to grab a table outside. Once we arrived we were promptly seated. We were here for one thing - The Sag Harbor Tavern Burger, but the deviled eggs with caviar caught our eye and we had to try those as well. Deviled eggs and caviar are a match made in heaven honestly, this was such an excellent bite that I wasn't even mad about paying $24 for eggs. It was finally time for the main attraction: The Sag Harbor Tavern Burger. The bun was crispy and toasted to perfection, the cheese was melted on to the bun, it was stacked with a perfectly caramelized slab of onion and god the burger itself just oozed with deliciousness. The outside of the burger is coated in a spice crust that I will dream about forever. I was honestly surprised at the low reviews here because aside from the excellent food, service was also friendly, helpful, and on point, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. I'll definitley be back!

Situated at Sag Harbor, this restaurant serves delicious seafood with a modern ambience. We only ordered a few dishes since we weren't too hungry, but it was the perfect amount for us to share. We got: * Shrimp cocktail - 8/10: nice and refreshing on a hot summer day * Chopped Kale Salad - 9/10: surprisingly quite good since the texture was very interesting * Cavatelli - 7/10: the pasta was a little too chewy for me, but overall the flavor was great

The perfect burger doesn't.... Wait never mind, it does exist. The Dry-Aged Sag Harbor Tavern Burger here is incredible. One of the best burgers I have ever had. I would compare it to a burger from Minetta Tavern in NYC which is the best burger I have ever had. The ambiance is very casual. The menu is very limited, but when you have an amazing burger on the menu, that's all you really need. I would highly recommend the burger.

Went here in late august for dinner for the first time. But have been wanting to try since it opened this summer. Reservations were extremely hard to get but I would definitely recommend. We sat outside and the ambiance was really nice and quaint for such a large restaurant. The food was actually very good and I wanted to give them 5 starts, however, the service was very slow. We started off with the crudo which was delicious, so light and fresh. We shared the burger and the oxtail cavatelli for our mains. Both were amazing. The burger is obviously what they are known for and it definitely lives up to the hype, and that is also coming from someone who generally perfers a smash burger. The cavatelli is what stood out to me the most as it was very creative but the flavors blended toghther so well, they made a very adventourous sounding dish extremely comforting. I will for sure be going back and trying the oysters, french onion soup, mussels, and the branzino also looked amazing. But everything I have already tried is definitely a reorder.

Decided to try Sag Harbor Tavern in The Hamptons. Parked at a lot that wasn't too far away that had 3-hour free parking. We did not have reservations. We walked up to the host and she was more than happy to seat us but she continuously got interrupted twice by 2 parties that would walk past her so we kept getting sideswiped, which I didn't appreciate. When we finally got seated at the bar, our bartender was playing triple duty. She was a bartender, busser, and our waitress. She was top notch and handled everything well. Food came out great and the prime rib dip was delicious, large, and flavorful.

As a single diner it was nice to walk in to see the bar set for dining. The interior has been decorated warmly, more the design of someone's home than a tavern, but very welcoming. I ordered the prawns and an Aperol Spritz. The drink was large and well-balanced, appropriately priced for The Hamptons (or pretty much anywhere now) and the prawns came out in a timely manner, were cooked perfectly, the sauce so nice. I was thankful for the accompanying, perfectly grilled, sourdough bread to get every possible drop of sauce. Christy, a bartender you may recognize from other Hampton locations, is a treasure, and her behind the bar work mate tonight, Tia, was extremely pleasant and cordial. Will most definitely be back!

We were a big party with an early reservation. Sat outside on the front patio which was lovely. Service was very friendly and attentive. 5 stars for service. Food, however, was nothing special. Shrimp cocktail came out with veins and needed to be sent back. Kale salad was the winner at the table. Wedge salad was also good. Crudo was fair. Branzino was flaky but could have used something more. Side of broccoli was ordered per waiter's suggestion but baby cauliflower came out which wasn't very good. Most at the table ordered the burger after reading about them and we all were very disappointed. They were fine burgers - cooked well (all but one which was sent back for more fire and then came out perfect), tasted good, soft bun - but after reading reviews of the most amazing burger and the huge price tag of $30, it really didn't live up to the hype. Expensive for mediocre food, but we agreed service and ambiance were excellent.

Great burger! Didn't try anything else but would say top 5 burgers in hamptons. The outdoor patio is dog friendly. The service was quick and nice.

The service here was really meh. The burger took like an hour and in my opinion, was not worth the hype. It was a good burger for sure, but the atmosphere kind of threw it off for me. This place feels like Publick House in Southampton, not a renowned Tavern. The oysters were also questionable.

We love trying new spots, especially if there's a certain dish they're know for. That being said, the burger was so over hyped, we were left severely bummed. Started the meal off with a bang because we changed our minds with the wine after being offered a taste of it. It had a weird after taste. Ever since then our meal was ill-fated, as our server's attitude deteriorated and remained there. The kale was very good. We were most excited for the burger. Even saw Bethany Frankel loved it. I'm sad to report that The burger most definitely had Kraft single cheese on it, and was very disappointing.

Christy is amazing. Her drinks and service were top notch. She really knows the menu and was able to recommend all amazing items. She is a keeper!!

If I could give 0 stars I would, the service there was awful whenI checked to see if the food i was about to order had mushroom in it since i am allergic to them the waiter simply rolled her eyes then answered. I needed up getting the the burger which was so salty, there was also a $6 cocktail service charge with every drink ordered while dining in which is ridiculous. for a place that takes a long time for food to come they should get at least get heating lamps outside.

Best burger I've ever had, but the rest of the food was just as good. The branzino is world class, as are the pastas. It is probably the prettiest room in the Hamptons, and the setting on the water is perfect.

The food was on the pricier side given the quality, and the menu options were fairly limited. I ordered the fish and chips ($28) but found them disappointing -- mostly fried batter with very little fish. The cottage fries tasted more like potato chips. My husband had a $30 burger, while the onion soup ($18) was a highlight and quite delicious. The service was attentive, and the harbor view was lovely. However, the overall experience gets a lower rating due to the poor value, limited selection, and underwhelming fish and chips.

The kale salad and the burger are extremely tasty. However the service was lack luster. They needed more staff and couldn't seat all available tables. Futhermore the drinks according to the waiter were premade and one of the ladies requested an additional shot since it was so weak.

Made a reservation with a 7-week-old baby for outside patio on 9/9. Showed up to a private company party, no warning, no heads up call, no apology, just a locked door and no number to call. Arrived 2 days later for a reservation, needed a spot outside bc of said 7-week-old baby and manager was un-accommodating. Explained situation 2 days prior and manager was "sorry for the other night" but also, not sorry as he made ZERO effort to right it. Year round visitor to Sag as we live in EH and NYC but last time we'll be coming here. And owners wonder why restaurants never make it here .

poor service at this new establishment in Sag Harbor.. the apps and burger was good when it came out but the server was inattentive and not the friendliest for a new place. the fish and chips for my 3 year old took 53 minutes to come out. by the time the food was there, we were over it and ready to leave.

big hype big prices. don't order the specials without asking the price. $130 for the steak.

Don't let reviews discourage you from dining here. Service was attentive and excellent for our party of 6 which included a 3 year old and a 7 month old. The branzino was the best my wife had and those that ordered the burger enjoyed them. Fish and chips was a bit overcoated but good. Rip off is the bread basket which was basically a half a average baguette which with and the high prices I only gave it 4 stars.

I never post reviews but seeing all these comments about poor service i just had to. We had the opposite experience. From the friendly greeting of the hostess who happily accommodated our request for an outdoor table to our waiter who was great! Highly recommend this establishment..a step above any other restaurant out here and we hv been to many.

About the burger. It is aged beef with a funky character typical of dry aging. I dont care for it personally. The patty is thick,dense, and dry, lacking juicyness that i prefer. It is very low fat and cooked on a griddle and I prefer the flavor of charcoal. To me the burger had the mouth feel of grilled meatloaf slices. The burger is all that is advertised to be but not to my taste. My table companions disagreed with me.

Made a reservation for a late lunch (1:45pm) on a Saturday. The gentleman that was the "Host" seemed untrained and lost. We were third on line to check in and he was as slow as molasses. And he was busy cleaning tables while there was a line of unattended patrons. We ordered two burgers, one M and one MR, and the ravioli. After about 30 minutes the two burgers arrived, one well done and one barely medium. I didn't sent the overcooked one back because I knew it would be another half hour for a new one. A restaurant that is known for their burgers should be experts at cooking them properly. In the meantime, I've had great burgers at many places, but this wasn't one of them. It was extremely greasy and tasteless (overcooking can do that!) And...the ravioli never came! Some kind of "glitch" in the computer. The overwhelmed, very nice waiter told us he took the ravioli off the bill, which gave us a good laugh. Final word....SHT, better get your act together or you're doomed out here where we have so many better options!

We went to Sag Harbor Tavern for the first time and we were not disappointed. We were greeted by an upbeat staff member and sat right away. Our server was excellent and attentive. We order drinks that were delicious and flavorful. Our daughter ordered a mocktail which was super tasty as well. Menu was full of great choices. We ordered a special capicola that was served with incredible bread!!! Delicious! Also tried the wedge salad and prawns in the most tasty sauce( more bread to dip yum). We then had a pasta that was freshly made in house , my daughter had French onion soup, and lastly we ordered a burger. The burger was superb! Yummy fries on side!!! Lastly we ordered the rainbow cookies and their version of an ice cream sundae! Both fabulous!!! I saw black and tan beers go by that I will be trying next time! I know it's a new restaurant out here in Sag so I'm sure there will be some bumps, but all in all I thought it was a positive experience!!!! Great job!!!

Staff not particularly welcoming, especially for a new place. And it was understaffed, not enough servers. I ordered a 50$ entree, and although tasty, it came with nothing on the side and had a lot of oil; when I asked for some bread to sop up the "sauce" and I was repeatedly informed "The chef will have no bread service" even though I could see bread being served with an order of mussels at the next table. I offered to pay for the item- still no go. I believe a) if a customer makes a reasonable request for something that is obviously in the house, esp if offering to pay it should be fulfilled b) at that price it should come with something on the side. The food was decent, not outstanding, wouldn't rush back. Just seems unfriendly, it's a really only pub with high prices. These "bread wars" at the restaurants is another unfortunate result of Covid; if restaurants don't want to provide bread free of charge anymore it should at minimum always be available for a price. I just returned from Italy and every restaurant served bread gratis without being requested, but this is bottom line America. The new owner would do well to remember that Dockside was here for 20 plus years and customers were used to a certain vibe.