The Ketch — Restaurant in Town of Southampton

WOW!! Did I say, WoW? I’m pretty sure I said WoooW! Brand new (June 3rd) and fabulous, you definitely can’t kvetch about Ketch! Tonight, tired and cranky from the heat, we decided it was time to see what everyone is talking about, so we dragged our steaming bodies to Ketch! We arrived at ten to nine, and they were cleaning up from the crowd, but the extremely warm and exceedingly kind owner, Andrew, said “Come on in! You look hungry!” Now, who goes to a restaurant at 9 on a Monday night? Yet we were treated like family, and fed like kings (or queens). We started with the lobster bisque. We couldn’t help looking quizzically at each other…’Is yours filled with lobster pieces too?’ You bet it was! Each amazing bite filled with sweet meat! The last time I had bisque this good was…never? My husband made the mistake of stopping to speak to Andrew, and I finished his too! You snooze, you lose! Our next course, we decided to go light since it was late, lobster rolls! Did I say, Wow? Lightly toasted fluffy potato rolls filled, and I mean filled, with lobster, very very little celery, just enough to crunch. Amazing!! Served with fabulous cole slaw! That’s how I judge a restaurant! If they can’t make cole slaw, forget everything else and this cole slaw tasted exactly like my mom’s! We didn’t order fries since we were watching my girlish figure, but Andrew brought them out. “Here,” he said shyly, “the chef wants you to taste his fries!” Once again, WOW! Thin, but not stringy, crispy yet soft inside with a fresh potato flavor! They didn’t even need ketchup, they were that great! Dessert was a key lime tart, topped with whipped cream, and graced with fresh sweet berries. A perfect ending to a perfect meal. It’s almost a thing of the past to get amazing service by folks who genuinely care about their customers, as well as, delicious food, each course as perfect as the last… And did I mention the cocktails? Let me just say…WOW! Ketch, Montauk Highway,...

I came here for a solo dinner and some reading time, stopping by during happy hour (4–6pm) at the bar. The hostess greeted me with a smile, and the bartender, Alexandra, was lovely—she’s a sports fan, and I enjoyed listening to her chat with other patrons and coworkers about the game.

The atmosphere is warm and spacious. There’s a 10-seat bar with plenty of room, and behind it, a large dining area. I love the aesthetic—lots of blues and whites that give off Greek and coastal Italian summer vibes. Another plus is that it’s not on the strip; instead, it has a large parking lot and space for big parties. While I sat at the bar being a little nosy on a Thursday night, I noticed groups of 11 and 5 come in, and they were seated quickly and efficiently.

For food, I ordered the flounder taco—fried, crispy, and well executed. My drink was the Blue Riptide, and for dessert, I had the cheesecake, which was simple but satisfying. The bartender stayed attentive throughout, and even the food runner checked in to see if I needed anything else—a nice touch since many shy away from doing so.

The music was enjoyable without being too loud, and I’d say the vibe works equally well for families or solo diners like myself.

Definitely give this place a try. Their social media shows they host trivia, bingo, and other fun events, and with the size of the space, they’re able to do so without disrupting the...

Our family of 6 (4 kids in their 20s) ate at The Ketch last night. We started out attempting to go to a place on the water that would've been a 2 hour wait and without reservations anywhere in the village of Westhampton, we ended up here and were very happy with our decision. It was not crowded and had a nice outdoor patio with live music. Our waitress, Michelle, was great and her positive attitude and ease with our order made the whole experience even better. We had the ceasar salad and watermelon salad for apps. The dressings were delicious. We ordered the flounder milanese, steak sandwiches, and quinoa salad with grilled shrimp. Everyone was very satisfied! The fries were also perfect. Not sure why this place was quiet for a Friday night, but definitely...