Whales Tale Hampton Bays — Restaurant in Town of Southampton

Whales Tale is everything this area needed, and it's a total vibe. As a fan of the original, the concept translated perfectly to the location while also being uniquely Hampton Bays.

The food: Flavorful and thoughtfully prepared with fresh, clearly high-quality ingredients — you can taste the difference. The ahi nachos were bangin', and you can't go wrong with any of the tacos.

The prices: This whale is blowing no holes in anyone's pockets. Everything was reasonably priced; there's none of the gougey nonsense that's far too common out here.

The drinks: Well above average, with solid beer options you won't see elsewhere in town. We went for the Sand City hazy on draft and a crushable lager from Harbor Head, the owners' pint-sized marina brewery in Northport (which was incredibly underrated while it was open — it lives on through contract brewing).

The service: Master class. We went on the Friday night of opening weekend, and despite the crowd, never once did I have to wait at the bar. At one point, the bartender not only took my order on the fly while returning from clearing a table, but remembered me and what I'd ordered last time, confirming whether we wanted another round of the same before pouring it. Their management clearly knows how to train and treat their staff, and it shows in how they treat their customers.

...needless to say, we'll be making this a...

This place? Oh, it's a total gem! The vibe is absolutely fantastic, especially on Tuesdays and Thursdays when they roll out some seriously good specials. And the food? Delicious doesn't even begin to cover it. Plus, the staff are so incredibly friendly, they'll make you feel right at home. Word to the wise: Mother Nature can be a bit of a trickster, so even if it's sunny when you head out, I'd suggest stashing a sweater or light jacket in your bag. A rogue chill can pop up out of nowhere! But hey, if you do get caught off guard, you can always duck inside where it's cozy. Now, let's talk food. Those mussels with the white sauce? Prepare to have your mind blown. Seriously, they're divine. And the fries? They're like little golden sticks of crispy, addictive magic – you won't be able to stop at just one (or twenty). The wings are solid too, and while I haven't personally dived into the tacos yet, they certainly look promising from afar. I can vouch for the burger though – it's the real deal, no doubt about it. In short, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. Major props to the waitstaff for their awesome service and to the cooks for whipping up such...

I was greeted by a lovely lady named Leanne with smiles as soon as I stepped on the outside deck.

The music was a easy going reggae/beach vibe. ♡

Emily, my server was very attentive and answered all my questions.

The food was great. The bang bang shrimp was fire. So delicious. Oysters fresh.

I had the spare rib & salmon poke tacos.

Spare ribs had so much flavor and spoke to my belly. I could of passed on the crispy noodles and replaced it with crispy onions but that is entirely my opinion. I understand the theme. Asian... I get it. Definitely worth ordering if you like sabor aka flavor. Salmon poke was great. Exactly what you expect.

FYI, your able to order corn or flour tortillas.

Overall a great experience and I look forward to coming back when im back in this area.

Oh, the view and breeze was perfect. I cant predict the weather but my experience was blessed...