The Plaza Cafe
The Plaza has been owned and operated for the past 18 years by Chef Doug Gulija. The dining room has just gone through a makeover to give it more of a relaxing/'beachy' look and a new bar menu has been added. Tucked away behind the Southampton Movie Theater and across from The Southampton Inn it offers an eclectic menu as well as an award winning wine list along with friendly, professional service by a well trained staff. Come and experience for yourselves one of the best dining experiences in the Hamptons.
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truly the best restaurant in all of the Hampton's
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and consistently better each time we dine there !!
It was our first visit to the Plaza Café. We feel very welcome. The food was super delicious. The atmosphere is very special because it is so intimate. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for joining us our first day back fro a short winter break and starting us off on the right foot with such a very kind review here on Open Table. I certainly hope to be able to cook for you again soon after your first visit. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
It has been a while since I dined at The Plaza Cafe and I was reminded how delicious Chef Guilja’s food is and how warm and inviting his staff and dining room are. We will be back soon!
Dear Brenda, It was a pleasure meeting you and Ed. Really enjoyed talking with you and really appreciate your taking the time to share such a very kind review here on Open Table. Can't wait to make it out to Fork Hill Kitchen in Union City, NJ! All the best, Doug
Cozy place in the center of Southampton with a pleasant bar scene, plenty of menu options and good service. The chicken dish was particularly good ( and so ample I took some home). Definitely a place to go back to again and again.
Good Evening Ms. Conway, Thank you so much for joining us for dinner last Saturday evening and for leaving such a very kind comment card here on Open Table. I was very happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and would love to hear of anything you think we can improve upon. Looking forward to cooking for you again in the near future. Sincerely, Douglas Gulija Chef/Owner
Great food.
Good Evening, Thank you so much for joining us for dinner on Valentines Day and for taking the time to leave such a very kind review here on Open Table. If I could kindly ask what we could do to improve upon our service and ambiance it would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Chef Doug is amazing and the atmosphere is elegant and special. Plaza Cafe is a gem!
Hi Mr. Crowley, Thank so much for joining us for Valentines Day and for taking the time to leave such a very kind comment here on Open Table. Always love cooking for you both and hope to do so again soon! Doug
The chicken was wonderful, the crepe brûlée was heavenly. What a friendly, attentive staff!
Good afternoon, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us last night and for taking the time to leave such a kind review here on Open Table. I hope to be able to cook for you again soon. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
The most enjoyable restaurant from attractiveness of the restaurant; knowledge, explanation of menu, and attentiveness of staff ( all with smiles) ; GREAT FOOD; and wonderful chef/owner: DOUG!!!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Harmon! You are the best!!!
We had not heard of the Plaza Cafe but it was one of the options offered by the Southhampton Cultural Center with their theatre ticket/dinner option. We considered the three restaurants participating, and ended up choosing the Plaza Cafe, we were not disappointed, in fact it far exceeded what we imagined would be a good meal. Everything tasted super fresh, like you could tell the ingredients were the very freshest available, the flavours in everything we ate had wonderful complex but subtle added goodness. My husband and I were also blown away by the desserts, in house made, not oozing with sugar, but just wonderful. We are looking forward to returning for another sublime meal..
Dear Ms. Sucher, I am so happy that you chose to dine with us for our Pre Theater package with the SCC and very grateful for the very kind review you left here on Open Table. I sincerely hope to cook for you again soon. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Excellent food prepared beautifully.
Great deal at 1/2 price 1/2 serving
Good Evening, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us this past Sunday and for taking the time to leave such a very kind review here on Open Table. I was very happy to hear that you enjoyed our Half Plate Menu and hope to be able to cook for you again in the near future. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Amazing food - clearly chef knows how to create a menu pleasing to the palate.
Appetizer, wine, entrees, dessert - all stellar
Good Afternoon, Thank you for joining us for dinner last night and for taking the time to leave us such a very, very kind review here on Open Table....our first one of the 2020!. Hoping to be able to cook for you again in the near future. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Wonderful food. Marielle is the new Barry. Prices are up there but we knew that going in.
Happy New Year Chipper! Thank you for celebrating New Years with us and for sharing your experience here on OT. Very glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us, especially the service provided to you by Mariel! Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Wonderful, as always. The 1/2 price 1/2 portion option is perfect for us.
We had a wonderful evening at the Plaza Cafe. The dining room was comfortable and welcoming. The hostess and waitstaff were friendly and well informed about the menu. We definitely plan to go again.
Good Afternoon Ms. Brewer, Thank you so much for dining with us this past Friday and for taking the time to leave such a very kind review here on Open Table. You paid us the best compliment we can ask for when you said, "We definitely plan to go again" and we sincerely thank you for that!! If I might, could I kindly ask what we could have done a little differently to have provided you with little better meal so that you would have had the 'perfect' experience? Thank you Doug GUlija Chef Sin
ONE OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE HAMPTONS.THE FOOD IS SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE FLAVORS I HAVE EVER TASTED.THE STAFF IS TOP NOTCH AND ARE ON TOP OF EVERYTHING.
As always, the Plaza Cafe blows us away with their creative, delicious offerings. This visit was our annual girls' holiday dinner at The Plaza, and the festivities started at the bar with Sam's perfect martini and mixed drinks. We had a great table by the fireplace and shared appetizers and entrees because we wanted to taste both the evening's special dishes and our regular favorites.
For appetizers we chose the calamari and the burrata, which never disappoint In addition to several of Chef Doug's signature seafood dishes, we included the duck in the order and it was really superb.
If you've never visited before, it's worth a trip just for the decor -- including the glass tiled bar -- and the cozy feeling of the space during winter time. And of course off season is the best time to enjoy the full attention of the staff and kitchen!
Everything was wonderful!
I took my grandmother to the Plaza Cafe for dinner this past Tuesday and it was PHENOMENAL!! The wait staff was extremely knowledgeable and efficient, the wine was very tasty and the food was amazing. We both got the Lobster and Shrimp Sheppard's Pie and it was the best meal I've ever had. The atmosphere was even fantastic with a fireplace being a focal point of the establishment, making it quite the cozy spot. The chef & owner even greeted all the tables that were there, he's very nice! Highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the Southampton area.
Hi Winifred, Thank you so much for brining your Grandma in to The Plaza Cafe and thank you so much for sharing such a very kind review here on Open Table. It was a real pleasure meeting you both and I certainly hope to be able to cook for you again in the near future. Have a Merry Christmas! Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
the service is amazing & the staff is beyond attentive. We go here at least once a month!
Thank you Kathryn!
Encourage guest to go multiple times so you can try every thing on the menu. ALL GREAT!!
Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Harmon! If we could share our feelings on our guests, you two would also be 5-Star!
This was by far the best meal we’ve had in a Southampton restaurant - food, service and ambiance. We’ll be going back!
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for joining us for dinner last Saturday evening and for leaving such a very, very kind review here on Open Table. I certainly hope to be able to cook for you again in the near future. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Couldn’t have had a better experience. The staff was incredible and truly care about their customers.
Thanks Charley! It was great seeing you and Janell again! My staff loved you guys and can't wait for you to come back!
we celebrated our anniversary here tonight and the service, food and place were excellent... we love this place and recommend it to everyone...
Dear Mr. Paust, Thank you for joining us for dinner this past Thursday to celebrate your Anniversary! Happy Anniversary! Thank you also for taking the time to leave such a avery kind review. I certainly hope to be able to cook for you again in the near future. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/owner
Excellent food, but very expensive. Save for special occasions.
Dear Mrs. Kreiger, Thank you for dining with us last Sunday and for the very kind review here on Open Table. I respect your comments about our being expensive, but so are the ingredients we work with. We do really try to be more than a special occasion restaurant and during the week we offer a Half Plate Menu that guests really seem to appreciate and we also offer a bar menu which is really fun. Hopefully you will take advantage of those two options. Sincerely Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Our lifetime favorite restaurant!!
Gets even better every year. Chef, food, and staff image all fantasy
"Our Lifetime favorite guests" Thank you so much for the very, very kind words! Looking forward to cooking for you both again soon! Thank you so much for your loyalty over the years and your kind conversations!
OMG ! I love this restaurant! Truly the best in the Hamptons.
Thank you so much for such a very, very kind review. Hope to be able to cook for you again in the near future!
Absolutely outstanding in every way as always . This is one restaurant where you know the owners put their heart and soul into every aspect. This has become increasingly hard to find in restaurants recently .
Easily one of the best meals I have had in years. Pray they have the lobster corn chowder on the menu and oh my!...the scallops were impossibly tender and perfectly prepared in a heavenly polenta.
This is the best meal I have ever had in the hamptons and possibly NYC as well
Dear Mr. Matthews, It was a pleasure meeting you both. Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us and thank you for taking the time to leave such a very, very kind review here on Open Table. I certainly hope to cook for you again soon! Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
We had a great night dining at The Plaza. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. The staff is pleasant and professional. Just an all around wonderful evening.
Dear Ms. Sutter, Thank you so much for dining with us last Saturday and for taking the time to leave such a very kind review of your dining experience with us here on Open Table. I was very happy to hear that you loved both the food and the service provided to you and certainly look forward to cooking for you again in the near future. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Plaza has to be one of the best restaurants - and best kept secrets - in the Hamptons! The food is delicious, no skimpy portions of seafood here, served by courteous, friendly and attentive wait staff. Recommend the sautéed calamari, cod and lobster and shrimp “shepherd’s” pie. Extensive wine list, too. Not sure why we haven’t tried this restaurant before, but will definitely be back again. Highly recommended!
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us this past Saturday and for taking the time to leave such a very, very kind review of your dining experience with us! I was so happy we lived up to your expectations and certainly hope to cook for you again in the near future! Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Had a lovely evening. Good food, great service, and very pleasant evening because Noise level was minimal. A definite repeat!
Wonderful dining room with attentive waitstaff, appealing menu, and attractive bar. A lovely place for a special meal.
Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to dine with us Sunday evening and for sharing your experience here on Open Table. I was glad to hear you enjoyed your dining experience with us and certainly hope to cook for you again soon. If I may ask what you thought was a little lacking in the food category it would be very much appreciated as I am always looking to improve. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
exceptional food great service try it you woll not be disapointed
Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to dine with us last Saturday and for taking the time to share your experience here on Open Table. Your comments about the food and service was very much appreciated! Look forward to cooking for you again soon. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Very much enjoyed! Food was excellent, service was awesome, and drinks were excellent. The Plaza was simply a very enjoyable experience.
Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to dine with us last Thursday and for taking the time to share your experience here on Open Table. Your comments about the food, service, and drinks was very much appreciated! Please note that during the week we offer a Half Plate Menu which many to believe is a great value. Look forward to cooking for you again soon. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
We were a party of women and were placed near the bar and the kitchen s something that happens frequently.This group did not want to ask for a better table although at 7 when we arrived there were many tables available.My opinion at the price.s charged there should be. no poorly placed tables
Good Afternoon, Thank you for choosing to dine with us last Wednesday and for taking the time to share your experience here on Open Table. I am very sorry that you did not like the table you were sat at and that it took away from your dinnig experience. As you noticed very shortly afer the dining room totally filled up. The next time you choose to dine with us please ask for me and I will ensure you get a table to your liking. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef.Owner
Food was very good. Has special cocktails. More on the pricey side.
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us on Saturday evening and for sharing your experience here on Open Table. I was very happy to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us and sincerely hope to cook for you again in the near future. Please note that after Labor Day our Half Plate Menu is offered during the week which a lot of guests really appreciate. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef/Owner
Love the food, love the service. Our favorite restaurant!
Good Afternoon, Thank you so much for choosing to dine with us last Friday and for taking the time to leave such a very kind review of your experience here on OT. I was very happy to hear that you enjoyed the Food, Service and Ambience of our restaurant, and that The Plaza Cafe is your favorite restaurant. I sincerely hope to be able to cook for you again soon and please note we offer a Half Plate Menu all week after Labor Day. Sincerely, Doug Gulija Chef.Owner
The food is ALWAYS divine here --such a treat!! I love the candles in the fireplace in the summer and roaring fires in the winter-- a bit of heaven!
Best restaurant in Southampton! Food and service always great.
Great food, location, and settinf.
FAQs
The Plaza Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 283-9323.
The Plaza Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable. Due to local restrictions, this restaurant may not be accepting reservations at the moment.
