If you’re like me, dining out this winter means bundling up and experiencing the great outdoors and all of its elements. Although indoor dining is open at 50 percent capacity, many folks may feel more comfortable dining al fresco.
My husband Joe and I headed to Main Street Tavern in Amagansett. The restaurant opened last July in the space that was previously Indian Wells Tavern.
Opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant tailored its look, layout, and design to fit to our new reality. The space boasts a 54-seat open-air garden, lined with plants and shrubbery for privacy, filled with picnic tables and heat lamps.
At 40 degrees, even 30 degrees, I feel perfectly comfortable eating outdoors. And I actually hope that if we ever get back to our old way of life, outdoor dining stays on the table year-round. On this particular day, it was a chilly 22 degrees. But with the sun, heat lamps, and proper winter attire, it was still completely enjoyable.
This brings me to my main point: It’s never too cold for a lobster roll. Even on a cold winter’s day, a lobster roll can bring you right back to summer, back to the beach, back to better times. And the lobster roll at Main Street Tavern did just that.
To start, we split a soup (carrot & ginger) and the farro salad, made with Balsam farms veggies and parmigiano.
For beverages, Joe went with the El Diablo made with tequila, cassis, and lemon. I opted for a glass of L’umami Pinot Noir.
I may not always drink red wine with a warm vegetarian soup, but when I do it’s because it’s 22 degrees out and aptly warming my cold bones.
For mains, Joe had the lobster roll, served with cottage fries. I went with an optimal tavern order of fish & chips, served with white cottage fries and mushy peas.
All dishes were carefully crafted using high-quality, locally sourced seafood and vegetables. Hats off to Executive Chef Anand Sastry and Chef de Cuisine Yusuf Lovett. The menu at Main Street Tavern offers a balance of seasonal and savory dishes, tavern fare for the modern day.
Chef Sastry has worked in kitchens around the world, with the last six years spent at sister restaurant Highway Restaurant & Bar.
“Main Street Tavern is, first and foremost, a neighborhood spot,” said general manager Kit Still. “We’re modeled in the tradition of a beloved local establishment — with fresh, delicious food and warm, reliable service. As health is of the utmost importance, we’ve followed all the guidelines set by experts to create the safest environment for our team and guests.”
Main Street Tavern delivers on every level, making the spot a new neighborhood favorite.
