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THE HAMPTONS CHEFTHE DRIVERS SEAT
62 Jobs Lane
Southampton Village, NY
(631) 283-6606
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The Drivers Seat
A local favorite since its establishment in 1960, The Driver’s Seat embodies the effortless style of East End dining, perfect for those looking for the quintessential experience. Sunlit and airy, the eatery—now owned by restaurateur Irma Herzog—offers a menu of traditional American fare, peppered by a selection of International cuisine. With Executive Chef Hortensia Martinez at the wheel, guests will find classic summer favorites including: Lobster Roll Sandwich, New England style roll stuffed full with as all Lobster meat salad; Baked Clam Casserole, crab meat broiled with house blend; Mexican quesadillas and fajitas made with steak, chicken and shrimp, and their famous Driver’s Seat Burgers. Purchasing all of their ingredients from local farmers and preparing dishes onsite, The Driver’s Seat ensures Hampton locals and vacationers alike that they will enjoy the freshest dishes possible.
New for the 2011 summer season, The Driver’s Seat has revamped its interior with modern renovations and additions using owner Irma Herzog’s own personal aesthetic and vision. Redesigning the restaurants back patio, as well as landscaping a beautiful garden with live flowers, Irma has given The Driver’s Seat a refreshing change to a classic Hamptons staple. Perfect for afternoon drinks and refreshments during the summer months, The Driver’s Seat rear patio boasts an open-air backyard bar.
Open year round, seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the venue is a must visit during the week, offering indoor and outdoor Happy Hour from 5:00PM to 6:00PM—sure to be favorite cocktail include their signature Long Island Ice Tea, a Southampton favorite with The Driver’s Seat’s own sour mix—and Sunday Brunch with a complementary homemade Bloody Mary and or Mimosa from 11:30AM to 5:00PM.
For further information regarding The Driver’s Seat, please visit: www.thedriversseatrestaurant.com.
