Bistro Ete

Located in the back of the Watermill Commons, Bistro Ete serves a mix of delicious French and Mediterranean food. It’s charming, laid-back, and a bit more hidden away, which is the opposite of all other Hamptons restaurants. Go for the tableside raclette, melted by a mini charcoal grill on the table, and served with traditional alpine accouterments. This spot is also known for its extravagant dog menu—think bacon-wrapped chicken thigh stuffed with spinach and topped with veal sauce plus fresh shaved summer truffles (chased down with a bowl of Evian, of course). So expect some cute, if not spoiled, pups on the patio.  

photo credit: Andrew Steinthal