Long Island restaurants coming this summer

Summer is around the corner and new restaurants are opening on the East End. 

From the new 5,000-square-foot Citarella coming to Westhampton, to Claudio’s replacing last year’s Charlie Boy and Common Country East concepts with new pop-ups in Greenport, to the owners of Amagansett’s Clam Bar taking over The Corner in Sag Harbor, we have all the early details:

NORTH FORK

Greenport

Claudio’s Waterfront, the venerable seaside seafood spot, will open for the season April 24-25. The Bloody Marys are ready; lunch service starts at 11 a.m. weekends only until the weather allows full-time hours. Last summer’s pop-ups, Charlie Boy and Common Country East, will be replaced by new concepts that will launch in time for Memorial Day. More info: 631-477-0627, claudios.com

Brothers Joseph and Patrick Donagher, and Patrick’s wife, Roz, are taking over Greenport’s longstanding waterfront watering hole, Porto Bello, and transforming it into Smuggler’s Cove. Dine inside at the bar or in the dining room, or outside on the patio or on the new rooftop deck. (May) More info: 1410 Manhanset Ave.

SOUTH FORK

Westhampton Beach

A culinary renaissance of sorts includes a handful of destination-worthy additions. To start your day, there’s none other than Pop-Up Bagels, which touches down this season, bringing with it its fresh combination of hot, crusty bagels and trendy, flavored cream cheese collabs. (Early summer) More info: 130 Main St., popupbagels.com

For lunch, Taqueria Mexica, the cult truck from Shirley, is taking over the old Crispy Tacos Co. (May) More info: 77 Main St., Instagram: @mexicataqueria 

Citarella, the East End's highest-end grocer, is opening on Montauk Highway. At 5,000 square feet, the store is a bit smaller than the others in the Hamptons, but will stock the same assortment of fresh fish, meat, produce, baked goods and beach-ready prepared foods. (May) More info: 141 Montauk Hwy., citarella.com

Locals are already celebrating the launch of Kadoya (210 Mill Rd., 631-288-5096), a new sushi spot from the owners of Suki Zuki in Water Mill that replaced Sushi 1, while thirsty night owls will be able to head to Westhampton Beach Brew & Grill, the third venue from Westhampton Beach Brewing, which will take over Daphne’s. (April). More info: 115 Main St., whbbrewing.com.

Southampton/Sagaponack

3rd Space Hospitality is behind the return of Maison Close, this time at the Capri Hotel Southampton. The NYC hotspot expanded to Montauk in 2023, only to be destroyed by a fire. Three years later, the French bistro trades the seaside surf hamlet for buzzy Southampton village, bringing with it a Parisian cabaret vibe crossed with a dose of French Riviera that serves classic dishes with seasonal locally sourced, organic ingredients. Indoor and outdoor seating will blend day into night as the pool turns into a club as the sun sets. Dinner is served Wednesday to Sunday, plus brunch on weekends. (June 11) More info: 281 County Road 39A, Southampton; maisoncloserestaurant.com

The most talked about summer shuffle involves two towns and three storied restaurant players: Sagaponack’s Old Stove Pub, and Manhattan’s La Goulue and Jeans on Lafayette, an of-the-moment lounge-slash-restaurant-slash-club from veteran restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow of China Grill fame. Chodorow is the buyer of the historic Old Stove Pub — for $4.5 million — with son, Max, and Ashwin Deshmukh, co-owner of Jeans, an East End version of which will open in 2027, after the 50-plus-year-old Greek steakhouse undergoes a full renovation to vibe with the chic, seasonal crowd. This summer, the team plans to host a weekly Jean’s dinner series on site to tease what’s coming next summer. (Summer 2027) More info: 3516 Montauk Hwy., Sagaponack 

Departing the Old Stove Pub is Joseph DeCristofaro, Southampton resident and new owner of the easternmost outpost of La Goulue, the Manhattan (and Palm Beach) establishment that quietly opened a sibling in Southampton — in the former Red Bar and short-lived Enchanté space — La Goulue Sur Mer, in March. With French classics like steak frites, duck confit, alongside coastal-inspired plates such as scallops on celery-root purée and sautéed branzino on the menu, La Goulue Sur Mer welcomes guests for its first summer season. (Open) More info: 210 Hampton Rd., Southampton; lagouluesurmer.com 

Water Mill

Fans of Huntington and Rockville Centre’s boisterous Italian duo should know: The Ivy is popping up in Water Mill and bringing its festive Italian food with it. With indoor and outdoor vibes, celebrity DJs and artists, it is shaping up to be a rollicking good time. (Mid-May). More info: 755 Montauk Hwy. ivykitchenandbar.com

Sag Harbor

Husband-and-wife duo John and Kelly Piccinnini, have taken the helm at the former Corner Bar, Sag Harbor’s iconic spot at 1 Main St., now called The Corner in a nod to the space’s storied past. Also nostalgic is the menu, which will continue to serve fan favorites like a signature burger and fish and chips alongside more modern comfort food. As before, taps will highlight local favorites like Kidd Squid, Springs Brewery and Montauk Brewing Company. (Mid-June) More info: The Corner, 1 Main St., Sag Harbor

In a truly local story, third-generation Sag Harbor resident Michael Nolan will open Miracle, a year-round restaurant taking over the former Vin Sur Vingt space. Chef Jesus Gonzales, also behind Nolan’s Fresno in East Hampton, has created a menu of casual food focused on seasonality. (Early May) More info: 29 Main St., Sag Harbor

Taking over the former Nikki's Not Dog Stand space, which once sold vegan hot dogs, comes Babe’s, which bills itself as "a finer diner" from husband-and-wife team Julian Cavin and Martine Langatta, alongside partner and music executive Jonny Shipes. Babe’s will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving everything from breakfast sandwiches to cheeseburgers, pancakes and club sandwiches to Greek salads.  (Mid-May). More info: Babe’s, 51 Division St., Sag Harbor

Bridgehampton

Tutto Il Giorno, the swanky Italian restaurant with established locations in both Southampton and Sag Harbor opened the Italian-style Tutto Caffé in East Hampton in 2023. This summer, they're expanding again. Taking up residence in the former location of the shuttered Golden Pear at 2426 Montauk Hwy., this latest collaboration between friends Gianpaolo de Felice and David Mayer, who co-own Costa Rican coffee company Buena Vida and developed a 100% organic coffee with a Neapolitan profile for Tutto, extends the reach of their growing java profile. From espresso and cold brews in the mornings to cocktails like prosecco, wine, Limoncello spritzes and espresso martinis in the afternoons, bites will include savory panini, charcuterie, sweet biscotti and Italian pastries. (Late May) More info: tuttoilgiornocaffe.com

East Hampton

Alex Rossi and the team behind Springs Tavern and Grill will debut Lion’s Nook Bar and Grill in the former O’Malley’s and Rowdy Hall space in East Hampton village. Honoring Lion Gardiner, one of East Hampton’s earliest English settlers, the pub will offer American cuisine like fresh local fish, meat and produce, as well as burgers. It will be open year-round for dinner, with plans to introduce brunch and lunch in the future. (Early June). More info: Lion’s Nook Bar, 10 Main St. (in the Parrish Mews), East Hampton.

Amagansett

Opened this past fall, Sett Coffee in Amagansett became the latest cafe to set — get it? — down year-round beach roots. Owned by John and Kelly Piccinnini, the team behind nearby Clam Bar, a beloved roadside seafood shack, Sett Coffee focuses on high quality coffee from Brooklyn roaster Parlor Coffee, with its core bean a Mexican and Brazilian blend. There's also matcha, fresh-baked pastries, and a selection of grab and go items. Signature favorites feature the Butterfly Pea Latte — naturally blue with a touch of vanilla — the Lavender Latte, floral and gently sweet, and the Matcha Latte, an earthy, well-balanced crowd pleaser. (Open) More info: Sett Coffee, 136 Main St., Amagansett, 631-256-7831, settcoffee.com

What goes better with coffee than some bread and jam? Lucky for far East Enders there’s now a dedicated jam store in the village, right on Main Street, cleverly called Jamagansett. Using local produce, and made with love in Amagansett, the store will offer a full lineup of small-batch jams, freshly made jam-filled pastries and a selection of home goods and related items. (May) More info: Jamagansett, 136 Main St., Amagansett, jamagansett.com

Montauk

The 16-acre waterfront property on Lake Montauk debuts a new restaurant, Alba Spiaggia, in collaboration with Cucina Alba, which has spots in Manhattan and Los Angeles, Chef Adam Leonti will prepare waterfront lunches and dinners that are intended for lingering over cocktails and espresso well after meals have been served. Also debuting is The Market, full of grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and raw bar selections, with a coffee program by Lavazza. (Open) More info: Alba Spiaggia at Montauk Yacht Club, 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk, 631-668-3100, montaukyachtclub.com

Gosman Dock’s new Lobster House & Clam Bar is inspired by menu favorites from the former Inlet Café and Clam Bar, which it replaces. Diners can eat waterside or grab to-go at the window and featured menu items include lobster tacos, local tuna, and mussels in white cream sauce. (May 8) More info: 484 West Lake Drive. Montauk, (631) 668-2521, gosmansdock.com

Meaning "glimmer" in Italian, Barlume Beach expands its footprint to a stretch of waterfront in Montauk, that houses not just a restaurant, but a restaurant attached to a small boutique hotel overlooking Montauk Harbor. LDV Hospitality — which ran Scarpetta’s recent residency at Gurney’s Hotel — is bringing Mediterranean lunch, "linner," dinner featuring oysters and raw bar, pita and spreads, salads, pastas, pizzas, steaks and lobster. Add cocktails around sunset fire pits, and marina slips, which are available for daily docking and season-long rental. (May 22) More info: 435 East Lake Dr., Montauk; 631-463-0099, barlume.com

By Marie Elena Martinez

marieelena.martinez@newsday.com@mariesworlds

A global freelancer who has checked her suitcase to raise her young daughter on her native Long Island, Marie Elena will always make time for good mezcal, even better tacos and killer conversation. Preferably, in a corner bar seat. She can be found on Instagram at @mariesworldeats.