Every time I go to Bay Burger, I am upset. Why can’t this establishment be closer to me! If you think about all of the burgers on the East End, their burger is up towards the top of the list. In fact, the whole restaurant, though not fancy by any means, should be one of the top 10 restaurants in the Hamptons. Here’s why.
Located on Sag Harbor Turnpike, just a few miles south of the village of Sag Harbor and a few miles north of the Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE) in Bridgehampton, Bay Burger is a Mecca for both kids and adults.
JB and I started going to Bay Burger when it opened in 2007. And we keep going, visit after visit. We even had Little D’s first birthday party in their back dining room.
Standing on line to order, you can tell this is not just your typical burger joint. Yes, they have burgers and fries, but their burger is made with beef that is ground fresh onsite every day. Their brioche bun, also homemade daily, comes with a tiny sprinkle of sea salt on the top. And their toppings are local, fresh and delicious. While their burgers are hard to resist, you also can’t go wrong with a BLT, falafel or grilled cheese.
On a recent visit, I ordered a swiss burger with the bun on the side and an order of tots (yes, tater tots!). My burger came draped in cheese yet it seemed unbelievably light. Unlike most restaurants that cook burgers on a flattop, Bay Burger uses an actual grill, so the fat drips off resulting in a lighter-tasting burger. After one bite of the brioche bun that was on the side, I realized that I had to eat the whole thing, and quickly wanted another. Tots were obviously amazing. Tough to go wrong with tots.
JB opted for the crisp chicken sandwich that came coated in a spicy buffalo sauce with a blue cheese dressing. While JB would also ordinarily get the burger, he’s been trying to see if he can find a better chicken sandwich than the one he had at Rebecca’s on Block Island. So far he can’t.
The boys went for burgers and fries, per usual, and JB and I were hoping they wouldn’t finish so we could have their leftovers. No such luck.
And because we couldn’t resist, we got one serving of their Joe & Liza’s vanilla ice cream. This homemade treat is the perfect ending to a burger feast.
Until our next Berger, KLB
Bay Burger
Side Dish: Good news! Bay Burger is now open year-round!
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