‘Tis the Season to opt out! As the holidays draw near and relatives descend upon your home, cut the chef a little slack and enjoy a dinner prepared at one of any number of restaurants on the East End.
The Sea Grille at Gurney’s Inn will offer complete Christmas dinners starting at $25 for adults and $19 for children on Christmas Eve. Reservations are required. In addition, Gurney’s will host a “Motown in Montauk New Year’s Eve Celebration” from 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday, December 31. Entertainment will be provided by Soul Be It and DJs Des & Linda and there will be top-shelf open bar, a raffle, a seafood bar, hors d’oeuvres, a five-course sit-down dinner and a Viennese desert table. Tickets are $125 per person. 668-2435 | gurneysinn.com.
Indian Wells Tavern will serve American fare from its regular menu on Christmas Eve until 3 p.m. on Friday, December 24. The bar will remain open until 9 p.m. 267-0400.
The Maidstone c/o The Living Room Restaurant will serve a four-course Christmas Eve dinner prix fixe for $85, starting at 5:30 p.m. An a la carte brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Day. And on New Year’s Eve, a slow food a la carte dinner will be served from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Immediately following, a five-course $125 prix fixe dinner with champagne will be served at 9 p.m. Reservations are required. 324-5006 | info@themaidstone.com | themaidstone.com.
Michael’s Maidstone Bar and Restaurant will serve dinner on Christmas Eve from 3 to 9 p.m. and will be open on Christmas Day from 5 to 9 p.m. Entrées range from $14 to $50. Reservations are required. 324-3002 | michaelsofmaidstone.com.
Rugosa will serve modern American cuisine on Christmas Eve, beginning at 5 p.m., from a $27 prix fixe menu. A la carte items range from $12 to $35. Reservations encouraged. 604-1550 | rugosarestaurant.com.
The Boathouse will offer a special holiday menu Christmas Eve from 5 to 11 p.m. A la carte entrées will also be available. And on New Year’s Eve, a $40 buffet will be served beginning at 9 p.m. and all drinks will be $5. A New Year’s Day brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations are required. 329-3663 | easthamptonboathouse.com.
Fresno Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve, starting at 5:30 p.m., serving a three-course prix fixe dinner for $30. Reservations are suggested. 324-8700 | fresnorestaurant.com.
The American Hotel will serve a five-course French dinner from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 1 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Day. The prix fixe dinner will be $85 for adults, or $40 for children. On New Year’s Eve, seatings for dinner will be offered at 6 and 9 p.m. Early seatings include a $75 prix fixe menu and later seatings will have a $200 prix fixe dinner, complete with dinner dance with live jazz accompaniment. Reservations are required. 725-3535 | theamericanhotel.com.
Phao Restaurant will offer a three-course $24.99 prix fixe menu on Christmas Eve from 5:30 to 9 p.m., as well as an a la carte menu. Reservations encouraged. 725-0101 | phaorestaurant.com.
Sen Japanese Restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 5:30 to 9 p.m., offering a $26 prix fixe menu and a la carte choices, too. Reservations are suggested. 725-1774 | senrestaurant.com.
Cappelletti Restaurant will serve a variety of Italian entrées on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch entrées begin at $7.95 and dinner entrées start at $18. 725-7800 | cappellettirestaurant.com.
LT Burger in the Harbor will offer Christmas specials from Saturday, December 18, through Friday, December 24. 899-4646 | ltburger.com.
Pierre’s will serve classic French cuisine on Christmas Eve from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A $55 prix fixe menu will be available as well. On Christmas Day, an extended brunch menu with both American and French fare will also be served from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. And on New Year’s Eve, an “early bird” sitting will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. and a “celebration” sitting will begin at 8 p.m. Also open on New Year’s Day, an American breakfast and brunch menu will be served starting at 8 a.m. 537-5110 | pierresbridgehampton.com.
Southfork Kitchen will host a Christmas Eve Feast of Seven Fishes prix fixe dinner for $60 for adults and $30 for children. Adult guests will also enjoy a complimentary glass of wine. And on New Year’s Eve, a four-course dinner will be served with seatings starting at 6 and 9 p.m. Reservations encouraged. 537-4700.
Muse Restaurant and Aquatic Lounge on Montauk Highway will serve a three-course $24.95 prix fixe menu from 3 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. And on New Year’s Eve, beginning at 5:30, a four-course $45 prix fixe menu with complimentary champagne will be offered. Reservations are required for either holiday. 726-2606 | musehampton.com.
Hampton Coffee Company will remain open until 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, offering a variety of coffees, baked goods and fresh sandwiches. Lunch and catering orders also available. 726-COFE | hamptoncoffeecompany.com.
The Coast Grill will be open for dinner on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m., serving a seven-course, Seven Fishes $45 prix fixe menu. And on New Year’s Eve, a three-course $45 prix fixe menu will be served, accompanied by a champagne toast. Live DJ entertainment and a $30 open bar will also be available from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. Reservations are strongly encouraged. 283-2277 | thecoastgrill.com.
The Plaza Café will serve dinner on Christmas Eve, starting at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. 283-9323 | plazacafe.us.
The Southampton Inn will host a New Year’s Eve Gala, replete with cocktails, a four-course dinner, dancing, open bar, champagne toast and more from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. There will also be a supervised children’s party featuring pizza, games and movies on New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for $40 per child. 283-6500 | (800) 832-6500 | southamptoninn.com.
Red Bar Brasserie will serve contemporary American fare from the regular menu on Christmas Eve from 6 to 9 p.m. Entrées range from $25 to $43. And on New Year’s Eve, early seatings featuring a three-course prix fixe menu are $65. Late seatings feature a four-course prix fixe menu for $95. Reservations are required. 283-0704 | redbarbrasserie.com.
Shippy’s Pumpernickel’s East Restaurant will offer a special Christmas Eve menu beginning at 5 p.m. Entrées range from $22.95 to $34.95. Reservations are required. 283-0007 | shippyspumpernickels.com.
Southampton Publick House will serve a three-course prix fixe Christmas Eve dinner for $24.95 from 5 to 9 p.m. A la carte items will also be available, with dishes ranging from $16 to $25. Reservations are recommended. 283-2800 | publick.com.
Seasons of Southampton will offer a five-course dinner with full open bar, ice bars and luges, DJ entertainment, a champagne toast and more starting at 8:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Tickets range from $50 to $100. 283-3354 | seasonsofsouthampton.com.
75 Main Restaurant and Lounge will serve Italian and American cuisine on Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. A $25 prix fixe menu will be available and a la carte entrées range from $30 to $50. Reservations required. 283-7575 | 75main.com.
Le Chef will serve a full a la carte menu on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The restaurant will also serve brunch on New Year’s Day. Reservations are suggested. 283-8581.
Indian Cove Restaurant and Marina will serve traditional American fare and seafood as part of a $23 Christmas Eve prix fixe menu. A la carte items range from $18.95 to $33. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and reservations are required. 728-5366 | indiancoverestaurantmarina.com.
Villa Paul Restaurant will serve a variety of Italian and Continental choices on Christmas Eve from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Most entrées range from $19 to $30. On New Year’s Eve, a four-course $55 prix fixe menu will be offered from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Patrons will also enjoy DJ entertainment and dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Serving dinner from the regular menu, the restaurant will also be open on New Year’s Day at 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required. 728-3261.
The Inn Spot on the Bay will serve classic Christmas fare from 2 to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The menu will be $50 prix fixe and reservations are required. 728-1200 | theinnspot.com.
Gators Restaurant will offer a $25 prix fixe menu on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations required for 6 people or more. A la carte items range from $10 to $25. 728-4100 | gatorshb.com.
Stone Creek Inn will serve French and Mediterranean fare on Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. A $30 prix fixe menu will be offered until 6:30 p.m. Entrées range in price from $28 to $45. Reservations are required. 653-6770 | stonecreekinn.com.
Sydney’s “Taylor” Made Cuisine and Catering will offer catering and pickup solutions for the holidays. Orders and pickups will be taken until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and also until 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Catering packages start at $25. 288-4722 | sydneyscatering.com.
MiCole’s Restaurant will offer a $25 prix fixe menu on Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. A Christmas brunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. And on New Year’s Eve, a five-course dinner will be served at 9 p.m. for $125 per person. Reservations are not required. 288-6750 | micoles.net.
DeeAngelo’s “Pleasant Avenue” Cafe will remain open for dinner on Christmas Eve, serving items from the regular menu. Reservations encouraged. 288-2009.
Hampton Coffee Company will remain open until 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, offering a variety of coffees, baked goods and fresh sandwiches. Lunch and catering orders also available. 288-4480 | hamptoncoffeecompany.com.
Casa Basso will be open for dinner on Christmas Eve, starting at 5 p.m., and on Christmas Day, starting at 2 p.m. The restaurant will also celebrate New Year’s Eve with live music, dancing and a variety of menu choices from the regular menu from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Most entrées range in price from $20 to $50. Reservations are required. 288-1841 | casabasso.net.
The Jamesport Manor Inn will host a traditional Christmas Eve dinner with a few inventive twists. The prix fixe menu is $55 for adults and $25 for children. Reservations required. 722-0500 | jamesportmanor.com.
Stonewall’s Restaurant will serve an American-French fusion $45 prix fixe menu on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve from 5 to 9 p.m. each holiday. Reservations are required. 506-0777, ext. 2. | stonewalls-restaurant.com.
Bistro 72 will serve a $72 five-course New Year’s Eve prix fixe dinner, starting at 6 p.m. Located in the new Hotel Indigo East End, the restaurant is under the culinary aegis of Chef Lia Fallon of Amarelle. A complimentary glass of sparkling Pointe Brut is included with dinner. 369-3325 | dine@bistro-72.com | indigoeastend.com.
La Volpe Ristorante will serve an extensive selection of Italian cuisine on Christmas Eve, with seatings at 5:30, 6 and 7 p.m. Entreés range in price from $16 to $29. Reservations are encouraged. 874-3819 | lavolperestaurant.net.
JC’s Restaurant at Pine Hills Country Club will start festivities early this year with a performance by That 70s Band on Thursday, December 23, at 9 p.m. A $10 cover applies. And on New Year’s Eve, a $37.95 prix fixe menu will be offered, accompanied by complimentary champagne, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live entertainment by Somethin’ Fresh begins at 10 p.m. and continues until 2 a.m. 909-3525.