Amagansett, The Hamptons, New York

LUNCH Lobster Roll Amagansett

Dining
4.5(1554)

Known For

  • Lobster Roll
  • Seafood Bisque
  • Peconic Gold Oysters
  • Fish and Chips
  • Coleslaw

Insider Tips

Best Time

Arrive early or visit on weekdays to avoid peak crowds during high season.

Ideal For

Family outingsCasual group lunchesSeafood loversRelaxed solo meals

Pro Tip

Outdoor seating under wisteria offers the best breeze—order the bisque to go if you want seconds at home.

Editorial Review

Out on Montauk Highway, tucked amid the dunes and battered beach grass, LUNCH Lobster Roll Amagansett is pure East End nostalgia—no frills, just honest seafood and summertime Americana. This spot has been slinging lobster rolls since the Eisenhower era, and you can feel it in every weathered picnic table and every smile from the veteran staff. There’s a casual, roadside vibe—families spreading out at sun-bleached outdoor tables under tangled wisteria, kids darting between garden beds, and a steady thrum of laughter over cold beers and oyster platters. The famed lobster roll is the star: sweet, chilled lobster meat, light on the mayo, a dusting of celery, all cradled in a perfectly toasted split-top bun. It’s not cheap, but it’s honest—no fillers or fakery, just plump lobster and a side of local pride. Locals and summer regulars gather here for tradition; day-trippers come for the legend. It’s a cultural bridge between Hamptons flash and salt-of-the-earth East End, where everyone’s equal with sand on their shoes and butter on their fingers.

Price Level

$$$

Contact

+1 631-267-3740

Outdoor Seating

Hours

  • Sunday: 11:45AM - 8PM
  • Monday: 11:45AM - 4PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 11:45AM - 4PM
  • Friday: 11:45AM - 8PM
  • Saturday: 11:45AM - 8PM

Frontier Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 21)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #1 of 21 Places to Eat in Amagansett

  • Outdoor seating available
Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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