Hamptons Dining Dish: The Beacon, Blue Canoe Oyster Bar, CJ's, Indian Wells Tavern, Harbor Grill
The Beacon in Sag Harbor is currently serving dinner Wednesday through Monday beginning at 6 p.m. Executive Chef Sam McCleland will introduce new seasonal dishes throughout the season. The evergreen Beacon classics will be available including: steamed mussels “Beacon style” with garlic, white wine, lemon thyme, cream and tomatoes; crispy fish tacos with salsa verde, jack cheese and tomato emulsion; lobster rigatoni with aged cheddar, roasted corn, basil and cream; and oven-roasted chicken with braised shallots, julienned carrots and smoked bacon-Pecorino risotto. 631-725-7088, beaconsagharbor.com
Blue Canoe Oyster Bar and Grill in Greenport serves lunch and dinner daily. Select appetizers include: pork spring roll with hot and sour banana dip; grilled shishito peppers with yuzu ranch dressing; pickled sweet potatoes with watercress, candied pecans and goat cheese; Korean BBQ ribs, bamboo smoked, served with Korean BBQ sauce; and green curry gazpacho with avocado, cucumber, Thai basil and smoked almonds. Mains include: grilled Maine lobster tail basted with lemon butter and served with an ancient grain salad; vegan mushroom Bolognese with local mushrooms; the Blue Canoe angus burger with Roquefort, house bacon and caramelized onion; lump crab salad sandwich with arugula, toasted macadamia nuts and avocado; and California smoked chicken club sandwich with honey mustard, avocado, cheddar and house bacon. 631-477-6888, bluecanoeoysterbar.com
CJ’s American Grill in Mattituck opens daily at noon. Appetizers include: frito misto—calamari and shrimp with red pepper aioli and marinara; Maryland crab cakes with roasted corn salsa and chipotle aioli; chicken wings—Asian BBQ or Buffalo style; and guacamole served with pico de gallo, sour cream and warm chips. Sandwichs include: New York Reuben; the steak sandwich with mozzarella, fried onion and demi-glace served open-faced; and the veggie sandwich with local veggies and Gorgonzola on ciabatta. Entrées include: half a roasted duck with raspberry demi-glace; pecan-crusted chicken with maple bourbon glaze; lobster ravioli with a tomato-basil cream sauce; and teriyaki salmon with cucumber wasabi and pickled ginger. 631-315-5311, cjsamericangrill.net
Indian Wells Tavern in Amagansett hosts happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. featuring a special menu of half-priced appetizers and discounted drinks. Appetizer selection includes: Mediterranean platter; mussels and fries; crispy calamari; Tavern wings; nachos; and quesadillas. Drink specials include: blueberry lemonade; blood orange margarita; Tito’s Moscow mule; Meyer lemon cosmo; and tequila refresca. 631-267-0400, indianwellstavern.com
Harbor Grill in East Hampton is offering their special dinner deal again this season for East Hampton Little League players and their families. Every child who comes to dine after their Little League baseball or softball game will receive a half-priced burger and a complimentary scoop of vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream. To receive the special offer, players must be in uniform. 631-604-5290, facebook.com/HarborGrill