Welcome to The Plaza Café

“ Are you in the mood for love? While in relationships, it takes two, here you can be on the receiving end and need to raise your fork and glass repeatedly to your watering mouth effortlessly. Sweetly located off Hill Street, just a bit west behind the Southampton Movie Theatre is the Plaza Cafe. Truly a gastronomic delight and visually appealing, definitely romantic. The staff is most welcoming and attentive. Our recent server, Maryelle, was attentive and professional. The chef here deserves five stars plus rating as each entree is presented with style and taste worthy of being in the running with the best. Our foursome was also enjoying the unique theatre combo, so we dined on a three-course selection and made the 7:00 pm play of Mama Mia at the Southampton Cultural Center, within walking distance. Among our first courses, we enjoyed an excellent fish soup in a spiced tomato based broth filled with fresh shrimp, clams, and calamari. The salad was crisp greens, walnuts, and goat cheese and presented well as quite a healthy choice. Our main courses included Pasta Bolognese, which was declared by two tasters as out of this world. The Pan Roasted Chicken was moist and flavorful and served with Mushroom Polenta and Sauteed Spinach. Truly a plentiful dish! The Cod entree was both delicious and a visual feast for the eyes. On another evening, I opted for the Lobster special. A two-pound lobster comes topped with Shrimp Tempura with aioli cream on a bed of Asian Slaw. While we left little room for dessert, one can't pass up Grandma's Chocolate Cake and Creme Anglaise. The chocolate icing tastes as rich as eating an entire frozen Dove Bar, and the cake is moist and creamy. So when in Southampton, do call ahead and make a reservation for Dinner or Brunch at the Plaza Cafe. Celebrate life and a meal as it was meant to be savored and enjoyed. Living and dining here is a beautiful thing! ”

“ The Plaza Café provided my family and I a most excellent experience when dining in the hamptons. The ambiance was very well thought out, considering the cozy and familial, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Accommodating us was the warm and considerate staff; who took the extra effort to provide us with friendly conversation and to fulfill our requests. The executive chef is evidently very hardworking, serving dishes like their Montauk Pearls on the Half Shells, Tuna and Crab Tian, Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi, and Plaza Café's Lobster and Shrimp 'Shepard's Pie.' Ultimately, my family am I found our trip to last about 2 hours and enjoying it the whole way through. Would definitely recommend to someone hoping to have a heartwarming evening. ”

“ What a memorable and incredible experience! I came here to enjoy a solo culinary expertise. I was greeted by the most welcoming staff and small team. I requested a mocktail that Oswaldo happily mixed up for me. I experienced a transformative meal. Not only was the meal incredible, but so was the late-night chat with Chef Douglas and his team. It was a quieter weekday night, and I felt as if I was a guest in their home. I will remember this evening fondly, indulging in delicious food, life experiences, travel experiences, and personal stories. Over the last 25 years, Chef Douglas and his team have taken pride in their art and provided the ultimate dining experience. I can't wait to return. ”

“ All I can say is wow ! I have been here several times this summer and every single experience has been amazing !! I have been in the restaurant industry for over 24 years and it's really hard to find restaurants that are consistent with food and service. Chef Doug is a master at seafood, me and my wife love to sit at the bar and their manager Samantha always takes care of us, she is so passionate, a true professional. Our last experience ,we got there early and the chef did a tasting menu for us and it was spectacular !! Cannot wait to go back! ”

“ Genuine five star quality cuisine at its finest! Never a disappointment. In fact, always an amazingly tasty pleasure! Now that the season is back in full swing, we will be regular fixtures at the Plaza CAFÉ. I highly recommend the seafood pot pie adorned with those tasty potatoes toasted on top as well as the Shrimp Fettuccine with prosciutto and Halibut entrees! The oysters topped with caviar were also amazing. Premium top notch cuisine driven by expert preparation, not by the social media clout that trendy subpar restaurants rely on to drive up their reputation and numbers. Treat yourself, don’t cheat yourself. I cannot recommend Plaza CAFÉ enough! ”

“ This is hands down the most perfect experience I have ever had at any restaurant. Starting with the fact that their entire staff is wonderful. I messed up my reservation and their hostess accommodated my mom and I immediately. The wait staff was attentive, courteous and efficient. Their chef is seriously talented. Our dinner was perfectly executed. The flavors were incredible which almost made me cry of happiness. As I said, this was perfect, in every way. I hope to be able to come back many times more. ”

“ Everything was amazing. From the parking to service. Food was hand down excellent. We went for Valentines Day. They had an amazing lobster tasting menu. Mmmmm ”

“ My husband received a gift certificate for his 70th birthday to The Plaza Cafe. We both enjoyed the dining experience immensely from the minute we walked in the door. The food was meticulously prepared and the service was outstanding. Chef Gulija even made time to come out and greet his guests. We can’t wait to go back! ”