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Bistro Ete, Water Mill, NY

Bistro Ete

4.8 (1029)
$50 and over
French
760 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Bistro Eté is everything you long for in a restaurant tucked away in a quaint spot in The Mill Center. Transformed by Interior Designer Karen Gorman to reflect an understated chic and comfortable style that transports you to the Coast of France. This unpretentious dining experience celebrates food and wine in a setting for all the senses yet does not compete with the flavors.

Chef Arie, inspired by his Cypriot heritage, formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and his years working under Two Star Michelin Chef Philippe Da Silva in Provence, presents cuisine reflective of this coastal style. Longtime customers can still indulge in his classic dishes such as escargot, striped bass with champagne truffle sauce and his own dry aged steaks. Of course Chef Arie’s menu will include many mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian dishes driven by altering his favorite recipes for his vegetarian wife.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (631) 500-9085
  • Website
    http://www.bistroete.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Aristodemos Pavlou
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about our private dining room , private lamb bbq's and pig roasts
  • Location
    760 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976
  • Neighborhood
    Southampton
  • Cross street
    Station Rd.
  • Parking details
    Ample Parking
  • Public transit
    Hampton Jitney
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Foie Gras Friday's

    Multiple dates available
    Fri - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Enjoy a Complimentary Wine Pairing with each order of Foie Gras every Friday !

    Foie Gras Friday's Photo

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What 1,029 people are saying

Bistro Ete reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    French

  • Suffolk

    Best Overall

  • Suffolk

    Best Food

  • Suffolk

    Innovative

  • Suffolk

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro Ete delights diners with its "amazingly creative menu" and "welcoming atmosphere." Chef Arie and Liz offer "simply the best" culinary experiences in the Hamptons, with "delicious" and "unique" dishes. Despite occasional noise, "attentive" service and a "fun and lively" ambiance make it a favorite.
1,029 Reviews

  1. Phyllis VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Bistro ETE for dinner. The vibe is laid back but sophisticated. The service is top notch and the food is really delicious! Liz is Chef Arie’s wife. She greets you and Arie “ works” the bar. The restaurant is bustling and they are both seamlessly “ dancing” around each other running the show. They are checking on everything and everyone! Turns out last night was not only my birthday but Arie’s and 2 other tables right next to us the same celebration. He popped open champagne and served us all! We had latkes( better than your grandma makes!) and Fried artichokes. Not sure how they weren’t greasy at all but they weren’t. My husband had chicken and I had NY strip. Not his most gourmet choices but so well seasoned and prepared perfectly!!!!!!! Most of the menu is extremely creative…. Chef Arie clearly pays attention to detail. I would highly recommend this fabulous restaurant tucked away in Water Mill New York….. really great!

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  2. Andrea VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in the Hamptons all year long!

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  3. Liz

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, great service, love sitting at the bar. Highly recommend.

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  4. Michelle VIP

    Miami - Dade10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food the ambiance and the owners are the best. Everything there is consistently amazing. ❤️

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  5. LARRY VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly creative menu in a welcoming atmosphere delivered by a friendly professional staff. You will never be disappointed and always have great meals in a welcoming setting.

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  6. rhonda

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were newbie’s soon to be regulars. The meet and greet was warm and welcoming. The menu was spectacular. I had swordfish Milanese which was amazing. My husband had aged NY strip which he loved. The dessert all homemade ice cream. The secrets out!! Highly recommend

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  7. john

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best you won’t be disappointed, truly a foodies dream I’m true 

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  8. Jesper

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in the Hamptons - they have a chef who knows how to cook 🧑‍🍳 and staff are so friendly and know what they are doing

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  9. Marc VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but the noise level was out of control, even on a Thursday night. Like being at a rock concert— and not in a good way. Service was attentive but also you could tell the wait staff was a little overwhelmed. Still, we would go back, and try to sit outside in the summer.

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  10. Heather

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    CHEF ARIE/ WIFE LIZ are absolutely the best with a team to follow. This little gem of a restaurant is putting out the best food in the Hamptons. They definitely deserve a Michelin ⭐️ IT CHECKS ALL THE Boxes. -H

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Bistro Ete is rated 4.8 stars by 1029 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Southampton

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Bistro Ete

760 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Station Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Southampton
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample Parking
  • Public transit
    Hampton Jitney
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aristodemos Pavlou
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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