Canoe Place Inn & Cottages 239 East Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

"The food is great if it comes. Went with other couple and the waiter continuously served me the wrong liquor. Didn’t write anything down. Clearly needed to be trained. Ordered appetizers one never came. 2 of us eventually got our entree waited 15 minutes for the other 2 to come out only to be told they ran out of the entrees. Just a very disorganized production. A real shame because for a place so expensive and the food being good the service is abysmal. I gave this another chance but will never be coming back after this experience. To top the whole dinner the busser spilt ketchup on my wife’s white pants. Just not a good experience"

"This location was a nightclub for years before laying dormant for a long time. I expected the old wood structure to go up in flames one night. Instead the current owners completely rebuilt the main building and added a number of smaller house around the property. Then they decided to make the place upscale with fine food, expensive drinks, and special events like concerts, book readings, and so forth. I said they did a good job but that it would never work in this location. I was totally wrong. The atmosphere is great. The food is very good. The drinks are good. And did I mention the atmosphere is great. One of my favorite places to go now in Hampton Bays. I worked there in the 70’s during its heyday as a nightclub with Twisted Sister as the house band, concerts by Foreigner, Southside Johnny, and Muddy Waters. I never guessed it could morph into its current setup but it has. Great job by the new owners."

"Zero stars for organizations of seats. Got tickets for Candlelight show, front row. But it was not. It was on the side of the main scenario. Awful experience. Loved the band they were great but swatting in a corner when you paid for front ticket is bad in my books. Do not sell front row tickets when you have guest seating in the side and all I can se is their backs. Bad"

"Fantastic stay! The aesthetic of the rooms is perfect and timeless. Spa experience was relaxing and the staff incredibly helpful. Bar and restaurant staff were accommodating and friendly. Molly’s hospitality was impeccable. I will definitely be back. Finding the entrance was a little tricky - my only feedback is to improve signage a little :)."

"I still daydream about our winter getaway to Canoe Place Inn & Cottages... everything, from the staff, to the food, to the decor, to the insanely comfortable bed, was impeccable! We felt extremely welcome and cared for, and our room was bright and cozy after a walk in the brisk winter air. The art, furniture, and design touches are gorgeous, warm and inviting in contrast to most blasé high end hotels. We also loved the breakfast room and offerings, and dinner was fantastic-- in particular the bibb lettuce salad which was so ridiculously delicious, I almost ordered it again for dessert!!"