Dan's Papers - July 13, 2007 -

ALISON - Clients are delighted with the flavorful Mediterranean menus of returning chef Robert Gurvich. Elegant candlelit decor & copper bar. Open 7 nights for dinner 5:30 - 11 p.m., bar opens at 4:30 p.m. Catering available. Located at 95 School Street, Bridgehampton, 631-537-7100.

ALMOND - A classic French bistro offering unpretentious fare at affordable prices. Three-course $25 prix fixe all night Sat., $21.95 three-course prix fixe until 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sun. & Tues. and all night Mon. "Plat Du Jour" specials include Sun. Chicken and Red Bliss Potato "hash," Mon. Beef Bourginnone, Tues. Coquille St. Jacques, Thurs. Grilled Whole Fish, Fri. & Sat. Roasted Rack of Veal. Open 7 days from 6 p.m. Located at 1970 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton. www.almondrestaurant. 631-537-8885.

ALMONDITO - Stylish Mexican restaurant serving authentic fare. Homemade guacamole, roast chicken mole poblano and banana leaf wrapped pescado Veracruzano. Miercoles Mania every Wed. $5 margaritas and $5 bocaditos. Three-course $19.95 prix fixe Thurs.-Sun. 6-7 p.m. and all night Wed. Open 7 days from 6 p.m. Located at 290 Montauk Highway, Wainscott. 631-329-6700. www.almondito.com.

ANNONA - Sleek modern Italian serving a market menu which changes according to local produce. Everything from fresh breads and pastas to ribeye and local fish from their wood-burning oven. Located at 112 Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach. 631-288-7766.

BAMBOO - East Hampton's most exciting sushi restaurant. The asian fusion fare and fresh fruit martinis are legendary. Thursday nights from 5:30-10 p.m. all you can eat free sushi at the bar with a hot NYC DJ playing great music to a bevy of singles looking to have fun. Sunday is 2 for 1 on the entire sushi menu until 7:30 p.m. Located at 47 Montauk Highway, East Hampton. 631-329-9821.

BIRCHWOOD ON THE PARK - Polish American dining in a cozy setting, right in the heart of Southampton. Open 7 days with specials everyday. Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour Fri & Sat 4-8 p.m. Located at 76C Jobs Lane, Southampton. 631-283-4316. www.myspace.com/birchwoodonthepark.

BEFORE THE BRIDGE RESTAURANT - Serving the freshest seafood. Open all year for dinner at 4 p.m. 6 nights a week, closed Tuesdays. Special 4-course prix fixe Sun.-Thurs. Now open for lunch Fri.-Sun. 12 - 4 p.m. Available for private parties, lobster bakes to go and full catering. 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. Prix fixe & daily specials Sun.-Thurs. Kitchen open Fri. & Sat. til 11 p.m. Located at Main Street, Bridgehampton. 631-537-0590.

B. SMITH'S - Open for lunch, dinner and brunch. Located on Long Wharf at Bay Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-5858.

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. Call 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.

CROSSROADS DIAMOND RESTAURANT - A cozy, intimate atmosphere for fine dining. Tiffany lamps add to the elegant decor with cozy hand-crafted booths that offer seclusion. Serving fresh, local produce. Open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Located at 3725 Route 25 and Edwards Avenue, Calverton. 631-369-2221.

HILL STREET CAFE - A brand new breakfast and lunch spot debuts this summer at Southampton Inn, headed by one of Long Island's foremost chefs, Peter Dunlop. Located at 91 Hill Street, Southampton. 631-283-6500.

JOHN'S RESTAURANT - Classic Southern Italian cuisine. Enjoy delicious fresh pasta entrees and thin-crust gourmet mini pizza pies in vintage 1980s style restaurant with relaxing lounge music. Save 5% off food bill by reserving online at www.johnsrestaurant.com. Open 5 -10 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. Located in Hampton Bays by the UA movie theatre. 631-728 9411.

THE LODGE BAR & GRILL - The newest steakhouse in the Hamptons serving huge steaks and the freshest fish, accompanied with a great selection of wines and cocktails. On Wednesdays, the only outdoor bar in East Hampton with fresh fruit frozen drinks and free steak and shrimp. Fridays Happy Hour starts at 3 p.m. with free food and drink specials. Located at 31 Race Lane, East Hampton. 631-324-5022.

MATSULIN - This cozy Pan Asian restaurant has a menu with varied cuisines from the 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.

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." Serving dinner Wed.- Sun. from 5:30 p.m. Located at 3253 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor. www.oasishamptons.com. 631-725-7110.

OLDE SPEONK INN - This hidden gem is not to be missed. Friendly service, great atmosphere, outstanding menu featuring fresh local ingredients that change daily. Open Tues., Wed. & Sun. 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-10 p.m. Prix fixe Sun-Thurs. Located at 190 Montauk Highway, Speonk. 631-325-8400.

PARTO'S - Italian restaurant, pizzeria, cafe. Frank Spatola invites you to enjoy a real taste of Italy. Old-style, rural Tuscan atmosphere. Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, entrees, seafood, dessert, coffee. 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.

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.

SARACEN - A Mediterranean culinary experience, Saracen boasts a modern Italian menu, comfortable atmosphere and excellent European service. Come for dinner, stay for drinks. Elegant lounge enhanced with tunes spun by DJ Roberto on weekends. Reservations recommended. Located at 108 Montauk Hwy, Wainscott. 631-537-6255.

SAVANNAS - Serving dinner daily from 5:30 p.m. and breakfast and lunch Sat. & Sun. starting at 11 a.m. Monday BBQ night - $25 with $5 margaritas. Tuesday is lobster night. Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. 5:30-7 p.m. Gracious dining indoors and outside in the rose garden, or at home with Gourmet-to-Go. Located at 268 Elm Street, Southampton. 631-283-0202.

SEA GRILLE AT GURNEY'S - Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Dinner seven days a week 5:30 to 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. three-course prix fixe dinner $25.95, seating at 5:30 p.m. Located at 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk. 631-668-2660.

SOUTHAMPTON PUBLICK HOUSE - Zagat rated microbrewery restaurant serving lunch, dinner and late night cocktails 7 days a week. Open Mon.-Sat. from 11:30 a.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. Located at 40 Bowden Square, Southampton. www.publick.com 631-283-2800.

SPINNAKERS - Brand new authentic neopolitan brick oven pizza. Dine in our newly refurbished dining room. Open Mon.-Thurs., Sun. from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. & Holidays from 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Located at 63 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 631-725-9353.

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. www.turtlecrossing.com

TWEEDS RESTAURANT & BUFFALO BAR - Oldest restaurant & hotel on the North Fork. Famous for their buffalo steaks. Open seven days: lunch & dinner, 11 a.m. - closing. Live jazz & blues. Call for reservations. Located at the famous J.J. Sullivan Hotel, 17 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-3151.

WESTHAMPTON STEAKHOUSE - Specializing in prime-aged steak and seafood dishes. Prix fixe available everyday. Live music Fri. & Sat. nights in Dining Room. Also offering outdoor dining. Located at 142 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach. 631 288-7161.