Nice space, good drinks, decent food ($1.25 oysters!!), but service was a mess and the default 20% gratuity not mentioned at point of payment is shaaadyyyyyyy! Would not return.
Came here with a group of 5 other friends for happy hour, and unfortunately the service really let the experience down! We ordered a few rounds of drinks and appetizers and the waiter wrote down our orders each time (we watched him do it!), but somehow forgot part or all of our orders three separate times. We had to flag him down repeatedly just to check on drinks and food we'd already ordered.
As a result of him forgetting, one of our oyster orders got charged at regular price instead of happy hour pricing. We'd ordered at 6:15, well within the happy hour window, but the order didn't arrive until an hour or so later, so it must've been put in after happy hour had ended.
To be fair, the restaurant was clearly slammed that night, and I could tell our waiter was trying his best under the circumstances. He was perfectly nice about it and apologetic...It just made for a frustrating evening more than anything.
On the positive side: the space itself is lovely. Good lighting, comfortable seating, and quiet enough that we could actually talk!
Also, the $1.25 oysters are a solid deal especially for where the restaurant is located. I would give the shrimp cocktail a pass though. The drinks are well made, and the Thai milk cake dessert was absolutely an interesting standout!
The last thing that added insult to injury: there's an automatic 20% gratuity on the bill, which our waiter never mentioned as we were paying. When we got to the payment screen, the default tip option was set at 22% on top of that. So we ended up paying the built-in 20% plus another 20%, for service that, again, was really not great. Felt very scammy.
Sarah
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March 13, 2026
Such a delightedly tasteful dinner!! We started with their famous oysters, freshly caught/delivered from Hampton Bays and appetizers; mussels, fries, brussels sprouts and gambas. They all got emptied out quickly. And, the main: Octopus-tenderest ever, Sea bass and Salmon- all full of healthy and yummy taste. Finishing with the homemade desserts made the night perfect!
Rosa Tomlinson
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June 30, 2026
We were a party of 12 and the staffs were working really hard to accommodate our orders on a Saturday night. I really like the food, drinks, desserts, especially their happy hour menu. The staffs are really attentive to us celebrating a birthday by gifting the table 3 servings of brownies with a scoop of ice cream.
It’s worth noting that our orders were occasionally missed throughout our time there, needing constant check-ins. The dishes were also arriving sparsely. We spent about three hours at the restaurant.
We’ll come back for the dollar oysters regardless!
Lamaura Bodrick
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April 25, 2026
Had this place bookmarked for over a year! My goal for the rest of the year is to not discover new places but to check off the ones on my list already. I started with this place and for the small bites I had I'm glad I came. It's a nice quiet place looks small in the front but once you walk to the back it's a more open layout! Now to what I came for the food! Was pleasantly surprised that happy hour was on a Saturday till 6:30 keep in mind the kitchen will be closed!!! So you can get small bites ONLY! The girl at the bar was sweet and knew her way around! I got all the oyster options and the fries I did not like the flavor profile of the 2 cooked oysters but the raw ones were my absolute fave! Will be back to the crab roll! And other dinner menu items
maciek macak
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March 13, 2026
There are restaurants you visit once, and there are restaurants that become part of the rhythm of your life. Sagaponack, tucked just off Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District, has long been the latter, a seafood leaning refuge with Hamptons aspirations, a place where the oysters are cold, the cocktails bright, and the kitchen reliably confident. For three years, it has been the kind of spot you would recommend without hesitation, the kind you forget to review precisely because it never gives you a reason to complain.
Until now.
The evening began with promise. Peeko oysters from Peconic Bay, plump, briny, and impeccably fresh, arrived with thoughtful accouterments that remind you why Sagaponack built its reputation on approachable quality.
The shrimp cocktail was similarly solid, chilled, and snappy. For a moment, it felt like the restaurant I have known all along.
The service, too, was fine. Not remarkable, not flawed, simply competent enough to keep the evening moving without adding much warmth or momentum.
But the cracks appeared quickly.
A Pappardelle That Loses Its Nerve
The Gochujang Seafood Pappardelle, a dish that should hum with heat and depth, instead arrived lukewarm and swimming in oil. The seasoning was there, bright, savory, promising, but the execution faltered. Gochujang carries natural richness, but here the oil pooled beneath the noodles, turning what should have been a bold, cohesive bowl into something heavy and hesitant. A lukewarm, greasy pasta is a contradiction in terms. It asks the diner to forgive what the kitchen should have caught.
A Surf and Turf Burger That Forgets Its Identity
The real heartbreak was the Surf and Turf Burger, once a standout and my favorite dish, now a shadow of itself. The patty, advertised as smoked wagyu, arrived dry, overcooked, and curiously flavorless, a far cry from the juicy, indulgent version that once anchored the menu. The lobster, theoretically the star of the surf, was so scant that I had to open the burger to confirm its existence. At thirty two dollars, the dish demands generosity and precision. Instead, it felt timid, almost apologetic.
It is especially jarring given that Sagaponack is known for seafood dishes with confidence and clarity, from its popular fluke tartare to its well regarded lobster roll.
A Sweet Ending, but Not Enough
Dessert offered a brief return to form. The creme brulee was clean and classic, the espresso properly pulled. But by then, the damage was done. The meal had drifted too far from the restaurant’s strengths.
The Verdict
Sagaponack remains a pleasant space with a menu that, on paper, still reflects the Asian Mediterranean sensibility the kitchen is known for. After three years of reliable meals, it is hard not to root for a rebound. I will likely return, cravings have a way of pulling us back, but next time I will do so with caution rather than confidence.
Two stars. Not a condemnation, but a reminder that even the most dependable restaurants can lose their footing. The hope is that Sagaponack finds its way back to the version of itself that earned my loyalty in the first place.
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Nice space, good drinks, decent food ($1.25 oysters!!), but service was a mess and the default 20% gratuity not mentioned at point of payment is shaaadyyyyyyy! Would not return. Came here with a group of 5 other friends for happy hour, and unfortunately the service really let the experience down! We ordered a few rounds of drinks and appetizers and the waiter wrote down our orders each time (we watched him do it!), but somehow forgot part or all of our orders three separate times. We had to flag him down repeatedly just to check on drinks and food we'd already ordered. As a result of him forgetting, one of our oyster orders got charged at regular price instead of happy hour pricing. We'd ordered at 6:15, well within the happy hour window, but the order didn't arrive until an hour or so later, so it must've been put in after happy hour had ended. To be fair, the restaurant was clearly slammed that night, and I could tell our waiter was trying his best under the circumstances. He was perfectly nice about it and apologetic...It just made for a frustrating evening more than anything. On the positive side: the space itself is lovely. Good lighting, comfortable seating, and quiet enough that we could actually talk! Also, the $1.25 oysters are a solid deal especially for where the restaurant is located. I would give the shrimp cocktail a pass though. The drinks are well made, and the Thai milk cake dessert was absolutely an interesting standout! The last thing that added insult to injury: there's an automatic 20% gratuity on the bill, which our waiter never mentioned as we were paying. When we got to the payment screen, the default tip option was set at 22% on top of that. So we ended up paying the built-in 20% plus another 20%, for service that, again, was really not great. Felt very scammy.
Such a delightedly tasteful dinner!! We started with their famous oysters, freshly caught/delivered from Hampton Bays and appetizers; mussels, fries, brussels sprouts and gambas. They all got emptied out quickly. And, the main: Octopus-tenderest ever, Sea bass and Salmon- all full of healthy and yummy taste. Finishing with the homemade desserts made the night perfect!
We were a party of 12 and the staffs were working really hard to accommodate our orders on a Saturday night. I really like the food, drinks, desserts, especially their happy hour menu. The staffs are really attentive to us celebrating a birthday by gifting the table 3 servings of brownies with a scoop of ice cream. It’s worth noting that our orders were occasionally missed throughout our time there, needing constant check-ins. The dishes were also arriving sparsely. We spent about three hours at the restaurant. We’ll come back for the dollar oysters regardless!
Had this place bookmarked for over a year! My goal for the rest of the year is to not discover new places but to check off the ones on my list already. I started with this place and for the small bites I had I'm glad I came. It's a nice quiet place looks small in the front but once you walk to the back it's a more open layout! Now to what I came for the food! Was pleasantly surprised that happy hour was on a Saturday till 6:30 keep in mind the kitchen will be closed!!! So you can get small bites ONLY! The girl at the bar was sweet and knew her way around! I got all the oyster options and the fries I did not like the flavor profile of the 2 cooked oysters but the raw ones were my absolute fave! Will be back to the crab roll! And other dinner menu items
There are restaurants you visit once, and there are restaurants that become part of the rhythm of your life. Sagaponack, tucked just off Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District, has long been the latter, a seafood leaning refuge with Hamptons aspirations, a place where the oysters are cold, the cocktails bright, and the kitchen reliably confident. For three years, it has been the kind of spot you would recommend without hesitation, the kind you forget to review precisely because it never gives you a reason to complain. Until now. The evening began with promise. Peeko oysters from Peconic Bay, plump, briny, and impeccably fresh, arrived with thoughtful accouterments that remind you why Sagaponack built its reputation on approachable quality. The shrimp cocktail was similarly solid, chilled, and snappy. For a moment, it felt like the restaurant I have known all along. The service, too, was fine. Not remarkable, not flawed, simply competent enough to keep the evening moving without adding much warmth or momentum. But the cracks appeared quickly. A Pappardelle That Loses Its Nerve The Gochujang Seafood Pappardelle, a dish that should hum with heat and depth, instead arrived lukewarm and swimming in oil. The seasoning was there, bright, savory, promising, but the execution faltered. Gochujang carries natural richness, but here the oil pooled beneath the noodles, turning what should have been a bold, cohesive bowl into something heavy and hesitant. A lukewarm, greasy pasta is a contradiction in terms. It asks the diner to forgive what the kitchen should have caught. A Surf and Turf Burger That Forgets Its Identity The real heartbreak was the Surf and Turf Burger, once a standout and my favorite dish, now a shadow of itself. The patty, advertised as smoked wagyu, arrived dry, overcooked, and curiously flavorless, a far cry from the juicy, indulgent version that once anchored the menu. The lobster, theoretically the star of the surf, was so scant that I had to open the burger to confirm its existence. At thirty two dollars, the dish demands generosity and precision. Instead, it felt timid, almost apologetic. It is especially jarring given that Sagaponack is known for seafood dishes with confidence and clarity, from its popular fluke tartare to its well regarded lobster roll. A Sweet Ending, but Not Enough Dessert offered a brief return to form. The creme brulee was clean and classic, the espresso properly pulled. But by then, the damage was done. The meal had drifted too far from the restaurant’s strengths. The Verdict Sagaponack remains a pleasant space with a menu that, on paper, still reflects the Asian Mediterranean sensibility the kitchen is known for. After three years of reliable meals, it is hard not to root for a rebound. I will likely return, cravings have a way of pulling us back, but next time I will do so with caution rather than confidence. Two stars. Not a condemnation, but a reminder that even the most dependable restaurants can lose their footing. The hope is that Sagaponack finds its way back to the version of itself that earned my loyalty in the first place.