Dan's Papers - May 30, 2008

75 MAIN RESTAURANT - Lunch and Dinner 7 days and Daily Prix Fixe. Tues. is Local Night, Wed. is Prime Rib Night, and Thurs. is Clambake Night. 75 Main Street, Southampton, 631-283-7575.

ALISON AT THE MAIDSTONE INN AND TAVERN - Alison Becker and Chef Robert Gurvich are now serving in the main dining room of the Alison Restaurant in the Maidstone Arms Inn. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner from 5:30-10.30 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is a new tavern menu and the same hours. www.alisonrestaurant.com/www.maidstonearms.com. 207 Main Street, East Hampton. (631) 324-5494

ALMOND - A classic French bistro offering unpretentious French fare at affordable prices. Open Thurs.-Tues from 6 p.m. and closed on Wednesday. Located at 1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8885.

B. SMITH'S - Come join us as we start our second decade. Long Wharf at Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-5858

BEFORE THE BRIDGE RESTAURANT - Voted as one of the Best of the Best Seafood Restaurants by Dan's Papers readers. Open for dinner from 4 p.m., closed Tuesday until June 17 and then open seven nights. Daily $25, 4-course Prix Fixe Sunday-Thursday. Crab feast, Shrimp feast, Seafood platter special. Serving lunch Fri-Sun from 12-4 p.m. Sunday Brunch 12-3 p.m. Located at 78 Foster Avenue, Hampton Bays, behind Tully's Seafood Market. 631-728-9111.

BOBBY VAN'S - Specializing in steakhouse classics and fresh fish. Lunch and dinner 7 days. Open 363 days a year for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Kitchen open Fri. & Sat. till 11 p.m. Located at Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0590.

BUOY ONE - Fresh seafood market, dining room and take-out. Voted "Best of the Best Seafood" in 2005 and 2006. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Located at 1175 West Main Street, Riverhead. 631-208-9737.

CAFFE MONTE AT GURNEY'S - Serving breakfast daily from 7:30-10 a.m. From 12-3 p.m., the caffe serves a casual, economically priced Italian-style menu. La Paticceria serves light fare from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Located at 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2660.

CASA BASSO - A Hamptons landmark providing a unique Mediterranean dining experience for over 80 years. Three course prix fixe for $25 every night. Waterfront dining available. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m. Located at 59 Montauk Highway, Westhampton (Next to the Castle and Swordsmen). www.casabasso.net. 631-288-1841.

COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT - (Circa 1710) Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Voted Most Romantic Restaurant by AOL City Guide. Zagat Rated. Located on Route 25A on the corner of Main Street, "Old" Stony Brook. www.countryhouserestaurant.com 631-751-3332. Reservations suggested.

CROMER'S MARKET - Custom Butcher Shop, Fresh Produce, Our famous fried chicken, full deli & appetizers, carry out catering. Open Mon. thru Sat. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 3500 Noyac Rd., Sag Harbor. 725-9087.

HAMPTON COFFEE COMPANY - Featuring espresso bar, bakery, coffee roastery, full-service café serving breakfast, lunch and desserts, and outdoor garden seating. Open Monday-Thursday, Sunday 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Located at 869 Montauk Highway in Water Mill & 194 Mill Road in Westhampton Beach. www.hamptoncoffeecompany.com 631-726-COFE.

THE JAMESPORT MANOR INN - Experience North Fork History and unprecedented local cuisine in the magnificently reconstructed 1850s mansion. New American Cuisine with a Mediterranean flair, menu is complemented by an extensive wine list. Serving Lunch and Dinner daily closed Tuesday. Private parties accommodated. Located at 370 Manor Lane, Jamesport. Call 631-722-0500, email inn@jamesportmanor.com or visit www.jamesportmanor.com

LIGHTHOUSE GRILL & PATIO - An upscale, yet unpretentious setting, Dine where historical magnates J.P. Morgan Jr., Astor and Doubleday overlooked the famed docks and waterside views. Enjoy Chef Jared Potter's signature "Jaker Crab Cake"& "Yacht Chowder." Monthly Artists Wine Dinners Series - last Thurs. monthly thru Oct. Reservations suggested. Dinner. 631-668-3100, Ext. 1172. 32 Star Island Road, Montauk.

LE SOIR RESTAURANT - Serving the finest French cuisine for over 25 years, rated in Zagat Survey of Distinction 2006-2007 and recognized as among the best on Long Island for delicious quality food, value and attentive staff. Nightly specials, homemade on premises desserts. Located at 825 W. Montauk Highway, Bayport. 631-472-9090.

MATTO RESTAURANT - Matto, Italian for "crazy," features a menu bursting with Italian specialties and handcrafted, thin-crust pizzas. Chic yet casual. Serving dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5 p.m. Open for brunch Sundays 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Located at 104 North Main Street, East Hampton, 631-329-0200 www.mattorestaurant.com.

MATSULIN - This cozy Pan Asian restaurant has a menu with varied cuisines from fresh cut sashimi to savory Kari Ayam. Open 7 days from 12 p.m. Located at 131 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays. 631-728-8838.

MUSE - Restaurant and aquatic lounge open for dinner 6 days a week, serving brunch on Sundays. Live entertainment with Steve Frederick Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Located in the Water Mill Square, 760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. 631-726-2606.

OAKLAND'S RESTAURANT & MARINA - Located on Dune Road at the Shinnecock Inlet in Hampton Bays, Oakland's is now open for the season. Offering lunch and dinner every day. Daily specials from our regular menu are always offered. Visit www.oaklandsrestaurant.com or call 631-728-6900 for more information.

OASIS WATERFRONT RESTAURANT - Zagat says "Modern tropical interiors and wonderful sunset views. Seasonal cuisine that is delicious and delightful and service that is always gracious if not perfect. This off the beaten path charmer is deemed a real find." Open Thurs.-Sun. from 5:30 p.m. Located at 3253 Noyac Road. Sag Harbor. oasishamptons.com. 631-725-7110.

ONE OCEAN - An elegant restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Prix fixe $23 available all night Sun., Tues & Thurs. and until 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Enjoy shrimp night on Wednesdays and the dazzling vocals of Monica Hughes on Thursday nights from 8 to 11 p.m. Open for brunch Fri.-Sun. from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Located on the corner of Ocean Road and Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5665.

OSO AT SOUTHAMPTON INN - Featuring steaks, seafood and locally grown produce, prepared by four-star chef Peter Dunlop, in a Mediterranean atmosphere. Serving dinner, lunch, breakfast. Outdoor dining and bar/lounge. Restaurant reservations, call 631-283-1166. Located at 91 Hill St., Southampton. www.southamptoninn.com

PARTO'S - Italian restaurant, pizzeria, café. Frank Spatola invites you to enjoy a real taste of Italy. Old-style, rural Tuscan atmosphere. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. 12-9 p.m. Visit www.partosrestaurant.com. Located at 12 West Main Street, 100 yards west of Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead. 631-727-4828.

THE PATIO AT 54 MAIN - New American Cuisine featuring prime aged steaks and fresh seafood. Three course Chef's tastings available Sun.- Thurs. for $25. Live entertainment Fri. & Sat. Friday Night Happy Hour in our Grill Room. Located at 54 Main Street, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-0100.

PIERRE'S - Euro-chic but casual restaurant and bar. Late dinner and bar on weekdays. Open 7 days. Brunch Fri. - Sun. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the fireplace. Located at 2468 Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-5110. www.pierresbridgehampton.com.

PREMIER DINER - Enjoy spectacular food, dinner specials and easy-going atmosphere. Open 24 hours, weekends. Located at 690 Commack Road, Commack, 200 ft. North of Expressway (going east Exit 52, going west Exit 53) 631-462-1432.

SARACEN - A Mediterranean culinary experience, Saracen boasts a modern Italian menu, comfortable atmosphere and excellent European service. Reservations recommended. Located at 108 Montauk Highway, Wainscott. 631-537-6255.

SEA GRILLE AT GURNEY'S - Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located at 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2660.

TUSCAN HOUSE - Regional Italian Cuisine, seafood, pastas, meat and poultry, you feel that you have been transported to Italy the moment you arrive. Dan's Papers "Best of the Best" Italian Food. Open year round. 10 Windmill Lane, Southampton, 631-287-8703

TURTLE CROSSING - Serving authentic regional food in an old Southwestern technique. Ribs, wraps, 'ritas! Dinner every night. Lunch Sat. & Sun. Located at 21 Panitgo Road, East Hampton. 631-324-7166.

WESTHAMPTON STEAKHOUSE - Seafood, pasta, prime-aged steaks, lobster dinners. Prix-fixe available every night until 7 p.m. Thursday and Sundays. Lobster dinner $17, Prime Rib $21.95 or Prime Rib and Lobster $36. Live music in the dining room Thursday, Friday and Saturday.