The American Hotel

Stopped in for a drink on a sunday nigh. Bar was packed, so we were offered the couch in the front of the establishment. Absolutely great. The staff was friendly. The Manhattan was perfect. Watching staff interact with local patrons as they came and went was all the entertainment we needed. Historic, iconic, and quaint. A Sag Harbor must !

Came for the wine list - which was impressive indeed. Was hoping to see the cellar but that didn’t happen. Food was the opposite of the wine list. You would think that if you’re dropping big money on a bottle of Romanée Conti you would like to eat something equally remarkable. Furthermore, while we were picking away at our orderings some of the staff were heaping leftovers into a big, sloppy pile of food a few feet away from us. It literally made it impossible for us to keep eating and we left. The picture is the second pile, the one before it was at least three times the size. The table next to us also commented on the event. 100% not the experience we were expecting. If you look at reviews not done by “local guides” you’ll read more honest commentary.

I did not come to stay. I came strictly for the restaurant located downstairs. MY GOD IN HEAVEN...BEST ABSOLUTE BEST SEAFOOD I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE (and I eat alot of seafood). The fish was fresh, vegetables fresh, sauce spectacular! I have NOTHING bad to say about this place except that it's too far for me to come here more often but I will definitely be back. MY COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF

This is by far my favorite spot in Sag Harbor! If you want a little escape back to the early 1900s with old school vibes, delicious French food and classic drinks, this place is a MUST! The bartenders Vinnie, Paul, Harold, and Irvin are stupendous! Thanks Always for the great experience!

Timeless elegance and top-tier cuisine in the heart of Sag Harbor. Exquisite dishes, fresh seafood, and perfectly cooked meats pair with an outstanding wine list—one of the best in the region. Attentive service and a warm ambiance make every visit unforgettable.

The food mediocre -the rabbit overcooked again. The bison should’ve been medium rare - came out fully well done at $76. No apologies. The bread is stale tonight. We’ve been coming here for about 30-35 . I don’t know what’s going on now. Management needs to be replaced for the Chef does

The American Hotel is very famous and gets excellent write ups—but my experience was shockingly subpar. First, travelers should be aware that there is no 24 hour desk. After the restaurant closes, there is only an emergency number and a door to the rooms from the outside that is accessible by key pad. Second, the furniture is dusty, broken down, and a bit unloved. The rooms are randomly furnished with no real direction. Multiple lamps had burned out light bulbs.||The bathrooms are very clean but the plumbing is problematic. The shower in room 15 continuously and loudly dribbled during my entire weekend stay, making the room kind of unpleasant. At check out, I was asked why I didn’t complain about it previously by the desk manager and I then had to ask him what he would have done about it given that it likely would have required a plumber. His answer was “well, nothing.” The shower in the adjacent room we booked (8) had a drain with gross gunk and still water in it so my family member traveling with me was afraid to use it more than once given that the water backed up easily.||Staff entered my room prior to my check out and began turning things over without asking me first. The breakfast is very limited. The morning coffee is cold.||Overall, I felt that the hotel guests are an after thought here and an irritant for the restaurant staff. They openly don’t seem to want to deal with us. I come to Sag Harbor every year and stayed at the American due to a weird experience at Barons Cove last year. It seems that I will be returning to Barons though in the future regardless of their staffing issues. The American hotel was one of the worst domestic hotel experiences that I have had.

Simply marvelous. The guest rooms, fine dining, and gracious staff all made our visit something worth remembering for years to come. Everything was just perfect. Cannot wait for our next visit. With appreciation.