The Plaza Cafe is the top rated restaurant in Southampton according to The Zagat Survey, The New York Times , and Long Island Newsday. It has been owned and operated for the past 15 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 run by our Dining Room Manager Tatiana Sibre. Come and experience for yourselves one of the best dining experiences in the Hamptons.

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

(26 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 26 reviews

5 stars

(15)

4 stars

(6)

3 stars

(5)

2 stars

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1 star

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Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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fit for foodies(21)
neighborhood gem(15)
special occasion(14)

romantic(10)
notable wine list(9)
hot spot(5)

The Plaza Cafe Reviews List

Review 1 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Dinner!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/16/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The risotto appetizer was so amazing we ordered an additional order for a side dish. I really enjoyed my bow-ties with shrimp and beautiful spring peas...so fresh! Hubby ordered the cod...delish! Will be back for their new Bar Menu...can't wait to try the fish tacos and veggie burger. :)"

Dined on 5/16/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 2 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Stand-out Seafood and Wine

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I have dined at TPC several times and each stands out for a memorable food and wine experience. Ask of the chef to recommend a wine. He knows the wine list by heart and will help you pair the perfect bottle with your food. Best of all, they're open all year and maintain their high standards in the off season, so you can get a table and a great meal without the crowds."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 3 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding food

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food is wonderful and the staff very enthusiastic and knowledgable. The shrimp porcini risotto appetizer was incredible and the farfalle pasta with shrimp in a lobster sauce outstanding. We can also still taste the apple pecan cake. Definitely would go back"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 4 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was outstanding and the service was great. The ambivant noise lever was unacceptable. It was nearly impossible to hear the person next to me unless she shouted. (Event the wait-person could not hear us clearly.) That is the reason I would not recommend the restaurant."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 5 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"You could easily pass by the Plaza Grill but once you get inside you will be glad you came.
The chef is outstanding and the the service was excellent."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Best for Seafood

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/02/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is the ultimate Southampton eatery for those looking for creative and delicious seafood cuisine. We have becoming here for over 12 years and the menu and food only gets better. No one knows seafood and wine parings like Doug. His staff also know you and take care of every need. Terrific and well worth all the accolades."

Dined on 5/02/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 7 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Been here many times and its

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Been here many times and its always a pleasure"

Dined on 04/27/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 8 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We were really looking forward

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2013

2010

Dined on 04/14/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were really looking forward to having a fantastic dinner for my husband's birthday and unfortunately The Plaza Cafe missed the mark. It was very good, but the food seemed like it had been prepared earlier - not great for an expensive restaurant."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2010

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 9 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

GREAT FOOD GREAT STAFF

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2013

2012

Dined on 03/30/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food here is always gourmet quality , the service is polite, kind and pleasant.
We ordered from the pri fixe menu and the portions are the same size as regular menu. This was our third dinning experience there and as always we were completely satisfied and enjoyed our dinning experience . I will go back for more and more.
DP"

Dined on 03/30/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 10 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went here for my Birthday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/01/2013

2009

Dined on 02/01/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Went here for my Birthday in February, it was our first time and a good find. Our only complaint- they need to spend money on heat. The restarant was freezing. They had one fireplace that could not heat an entire room. All the other diners were just as cold.
Unfortunately, this made the evening a bit unpleasant."

Dined on 02/01/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 11 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

was looking forward to dining

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2010

Dined on 01/26/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"was looking forward to dining at Plaza Cafe - read alot about it.
unfortunately, I was not all that impressed. As an appetizer I had a fish sausage.
It had absolutely no taste and I think it was undercooked, but it was so dark I couldn't be sure. For my main course, I had the swordfish special which was mediocre at best.
My husband did a little better than me in his choices. He had the shrimp and lobster pot pie which he said was good, but he couldn't find the lobster.
Overall, I would definitely not go back."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2010

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Review 12 for The Plaza Cafe

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was our third visit and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/26/2013

2008

Dined on 01/26/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was our third visit and it remains a star. The menu focuses mostly on fish--much of it local and all of it very fresh. The local Peconic oysters were served on ice topped with a dollop of creme fraiche and caviar--best I've ever had! I had the just caught black bass which was served steamed in a light broth with scallions--I have never had such a fresh, delicious fish. Chef/owner Doug could occasionally be seen out and about in the dining room, making sure things were going well. Our waitress, Bari, was knowledgeable about the menu and did her best to accommodate. It is always a plus to find a waitress who really enjoys her work and is proud of the food served in the establishment. The ambience was soft, roaring fire included."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Plaza Cafe

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

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