Every new summer brings fresh stores, clubs, and restaurants to the Hamptons — but some things never change on the Long Island shore.
Zagat has ranked the top restaurants in the Hamptons for this year, and unsurprisingly all of the old faithfuls are still there.
All ten scored over 26 in the food category of the survey's 30-point scale, which according to Zagat means the meal was considered "extraordinary to perfection."
From North Fork Table to the Plaza Café, here are the places you'll need to book a table in advance this summer.
10. The Palm
94 Main St., East Hampton
Food: 26
Decor: 20
Service: 23
Cost: $71
The Palm is located in a 300-year-old building on East Hampton's Main Street with a dark, old-school ambiance.
Part of an upscale steakhouse chain, The Palm is also well-known for its impeccable lobsters and huge cocktails.
9. Harvest on Fort Pond
11 S. Emery St., Montauk
Food: 26
Decor: 22
Service: 22
Cost: $53
Located (where else?) on Fort Pond, this Tuscan restaurant has its own herb, vegetable, and flower garden.
The entrées at Harvest on Ford Pond are so big that two people can share one, and it's ideal for a summer evening while watching the sun set.
8. Noah's
136 Front St., Greenport
Food: 26
Decor: 18
Service: 21
Cost: $50
This small plates-style restaurant features fresh seafood in the dining room and at the raw bar.
Noah's can get a bit noisy, but once everyone digs in, you'll forget everything but the fabulous food.
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