Delmonico’s Kitchen
Lunch: M-F 11:30am-3pm; Dinner: M-Th 5pm-10pm; F, Sa 5pm-11pm, Su 5pm-9pm
56 Beaver Street; Southampton
Founded in 1837, the original Delmonico’s is one of the oldest dining establishments still functioning in the country today. It is responsible for an impressive series of firsts in the American hospitality world: originating the Delmonico cut of steak as well as Eggs Benedict and Baked Alaska, it was also the first restaurant to have a printed menu and a separate wine list. The pedigree is unimpeachable.
But Delmonico’s is far from a historic relic. This new location, formerly an Italian restaurant owned by the same men, opened in November 2013. On 36th Street, they have added a modern chic to the more traditional approach both in terms of decor and culinary options. Atop their white tablecloths, the signature dish remains the Delmonico steak, a twenty ounce boneless ribeye served with fried onion rings, but they are also proud of their nice piece of salmon served with charred miso sauce and the eggs Benedict crab cake. And, not to be missed at the end of the meal, is still their notable Baked Alaska.