La Fin Kitchen & Lounge

"Stopped in at La Fin for dinner. LOVED the ambiance & super friendly staff. Chef was very accommodating with our request to change a plating selection. Food overall was SO good! Definitely worth checking out if you want something a bit nicer in the area."

"I was surprised by the mixed reviews I've read; this being my first time here, I had an enjoyable experience at La Fin. The atmosphere: the design and feel of the restaurant was nice and modern. I sat outside on their porch, which was also very nice and not too loud. The staff: was amiable and quick. We didn't have to wait too long for the food, and they checked in on us just enough to avoid intrusive. The food: of course is the main event. I really did enjoy the food. I order the cauliflower flatbread, the chicken, and a steak special. All in all, it was good. I will note on the steak; there could have been more seasoning. It seems like the sauce took over as the prominent flavor, not the beef. Cleanliness: the restaurant was clean, and our table, most notably, was. Overall I had an outstanding experience here. It is on the pricey side, so I expected all the dishes to be excellent. That being I give it four stars just because of the seasoning of the beef."

"With NO DOUBTS the best restaurant in Montauk! Spent 3 months in the summer docking my boat right in front and end up having lunch and dinner almost every day. Being a pescatarian I really appreciated every seafood dish in the menu as everything served is LOCAL. This is probably the only restaurant in the Hamptons serving local seafood. All recipes respect the main ingredient flavor, clean and light with no heavy sauce, heavy season or deep fried BS. Steamed flounder is excellent, BLACK BASS to die for, Grilled baby squid are incredibly tender and fresh, both Tuna (caught by the owner) and swordfish with lobster bisque on top are excellent! Great options for vegan and vegetarians, eggplant “meatball” are just ridiculously good! Only “negative” note is that as fishermans couldn’t get decent size of black bass (which is understandable, minimum legal size is 15inches) they have switched to Branzino. I would have give them 7 stars if they were eliminating the dish from the menu or used an under utilized species like Porgy, instead of switching to a farm raised imported fish. Super outdoor space on the water enjoyable for both lunch and dinner. The whole vibe is great, great music on week ends with dj and live bands, everyone ALWAYS smiles (in all next door places, servers are just rude and NEVER smile). Great service both inside and outside. The Bar definitely has an amazing vibe! Ellen, Julia and Candice rotates at the bar and are all great, Ellen definitely my favorite, probably the best bar tender I have ever encountered, incredibly charming and very knowledgeable about both food and drinks! Amazing cocktails, great selection of Tequilas and Mezcals and wine…. very knowledgeable sommelier Erin! If I don’t have any other reason to be back in Montauk, I’ll definitely have one to come back and have a great supper here!"

"My wife and I stopped in for dinner during a weekend getaway to Montauk. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess. They were fully booked, but had some outside seating available so we took it. Our waitress Michaela was truly terrific! She was helpful, sweet, personable and excellent at what she did. The had a great wine and cocktail list. Very expensive....but good. As for the food. I enjoyed my oysters, however the branzino was off the charts terrific. I can honestly say it was the best piece of fish that I ever had. Truly outstanding and unbelievably delicious. I would definitely come back - next time I would like to sit inside. It really is a beautiful space. 5 stars without hesitation."

"The sweetest staff coupled with fresh + delicious food. We enjoyed every single menu item we ordered. La Fin has one of the best cocktail lists and I can't wait to come back to taste them all. + an extensive wine list! MUST ORDER :: Cocktails: Herbal Garden, Fluer De Sel, and Pink Spritz. Food: Mussels with the spicy sauce, Fluke Crudo, and Swordfish."