Best Restaurants with a Fireplace in Water Mill

Summary: One of the best restaurants in Sag Harbor, great view from the upper floor (especially before nightfall), a welcoming ambiance, and prompt service. The food aspires to Top Chef status, but when we were there on Thanksgiving Day, 2024, it didn't quite make that cut. The two starter courses (I had soup and a generous portion of crabmeat) and desserts were fantastic, but my main course choice of traditional turkey seemed to be a pileup of dark meat left over from other customers' preference for white meat. But we had a good time, and the customers were a pleasant mix of families and friends. Since it is part of a hotel, the restaurant was open on Thanksgiving when many restaurants were closed, and we were grateful to get a reservation anywhere close to the day. The price was fair given the day. On Open Table, I don't remember any warning that there would be a $99 prix fixe per person for a four-course meal, plus tax and the required 21% tip (plus a suggested option to add more). This could add up to a surprise for a family. The restaurant website in one place says there is a $50 per person cancellation fee. and in another, it says $100 per person. But these are minor quibbles. I recommend this place.

A quiet, well appointed room with attentive but not intrusive staff complements a choice of beautifully prepared and presented dishes. The cocktail and wine list is excellent. All in all, a lovely evening.

Fantastic meal and incredible service. The staff were welcoming and wonderful and also helped our table pick out some really excellent wine to pair with our dinner. Don’t sleep on the braised pork cheeks, the fluke tartare, or the sticky date pudding, all so delicious. 10/10.

Food and service was excellent...the mussels are to die for! Really good!

Had a terrific meal and experience. My wife, who is a huge fan of crab cakes, said hers were the best she had ever had. Steaks were excellent. Dale was a terrific server!