Baron’s Cove

Had a fabulous long weekend after New Year’s in Sag Harbor and stayed at Baron’s Cove. The hotel is incredibly inviting with modern renovations decorated perfectly. Upscale, seaside chic at its finest. Hotel room walls are a bit then, but that’s probably expected for a renovated building. Bar and dining room are fabulous. Great food and a decent value.

Happy Hour review. Baron’s Cove has a HH, Sunday thru Friday, 4:00 — 7:00PM (probably just off season). The bar area is lovely — sort of a cross between the Black Pearl and Castle Hill Inn of Newport if you are familiar. We ordered clams casino — received 6 raw oysters instead, a burger and the little cheese mushroom sandwiches. Clams casino was good (once we received, dont know how this order got translated to raw oysters?!). Burger, yummy with nice hot french fries. We had ordered one of the sandwiches, the waiter suggested that one get two as they usually came in twos (?) — when we recieved, we understood as a sandwich is gone is 2 bites — $ 2 a bite — they should be two for $ 4. Oysters and clams are $ 2 each; most happy hours do them for $ 1. We enjoyed the atmosphere and would return with better knowledge of what to order. Maybe they’ll make some modifications based on the feedback?!? We’ll see…

My husband made reservations here for my birthday. What a wonderful place! The atmosphere was beautiful and quaint. The food was even more amazing. We ordered the calamari appetizer which was probably the best I’ve ever had. My husband ordered the scallop dish and I ordered the pasta with rock shrimp. Both were outrageous. Our waiter was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. The food came promptly, but we never felt rushed. We ordered the pear crisp for dessert (again, delicious) which was graciously taken off our bill because of my birthday. An all around wonderful night!

Stayed at Barons Cove for weekend getaway. Room was beautiful and the view of harbor was great. Staff was excellent and the lounge is a great place for cocktails and live music. Excellent stay. We’ll be back.

Food is great. Renovations are fantastic.
It’s on my way to town.
Has to be managed a bit better: a mangy decrepit (non-​service) dog is at the bar, immaculately clean see his shedding hair blown across the new distressed floors.
Poor waitress has to step over the beast to and from the kitchen: there are «some are people» here in the winter now and you know where to find them.
Great happy hour.

This review is for the hotel and downstairs bar — stayed here for the most perfect weekend in October (Halloween actually). The hotel was recently renovated so everything is new and very clean. It’s historical charm is to die for and the staff is very friendly. Perfectly located — near Main St, Sag Harbor but w a great view of the water. They provide complimentary coffee near the front desk every morning. And they have bikes, with baskets! My favorite! We biked to beach for breakfast one morning.
The downstairs bar is the perfect place to relax and have a drink or watch the sunset. You can sit outside under a heat lamp or around the cozy bar. The food selection isn’t the most extensive — mostly small bites.
I seriously had the best weekend ever here. Highly recommend.

The service was mediocre, at best. First, we waited some 5 minutes for the receptionist to come downstairs from the second floor dining room — later, she was in the dining room clearing and setting tables while others were waiting up front. The front hotel desk seemed indifferent while we waited and the valet did little — the only 2 staffers who were in sight while we waited. There was no apology when the pleasant hostess finally appeared. We were finally seated in a pretty second floor dining room and were approached by a waitress who cared for us with the same indifference which marked our intro to Baron’s Cove. She rarely returned to the table, our water glass were empty until we could flag her down, we were told there is no rush four or five times and the chef stood at the kitchen’s exit holding our entrees searching for someone to deliver them. The fisherman’s soup was good and spicey, while the rest of the food was mediocre. Baron’s Cove was a royal disappointment.

I’m only giving Baron’s Cove upstairs restaurant a single star because the food was okay. NOTHING else about this restaurant is worth the time, energy or money. As a restaurant and business consultant, I understand my standards are high… but that is what I teach to businesses… KEEP YOUR STANDARDS HIGH! Baron’s Cove,…you failed. When I walk into a restaurant, the server automatically starts his tip with me at 20%. That number can go up or down depending on service. Tonight our waiter got a $ 0 tip. Here are the multitude of things that were horribly wrong:
1) My wife and I were seated at a two-​top in the middle of the room that was so crowded it barely gave the waiter any room to take our order without standing on top of me. After being seated for about 15 minutes, our drink order was finally taken at the same time as our food order. I had water and my wife asked for iced tea. After the initial drinks were delivered, refills weren’t even an option unless you physically waived down our waiter to ask him. (Tip dropped to 18%)
2) When our food was finally delivered there was no offering of any ground pepper for the salad or even how our food tasted (never heard of the 2-​bite check back?) and no offer to refill drinks. Oh, and by the way, a small salad with no meat in a small soup bowl should NEVER cost $ 22. (No-​check back. tip dropped to 15%)
3) After an hour and a half of the slowest service on the planet, I thought maybe we were ready to leave, but my wife asked to see the dessert menu, and for a refill on her drink. That was a mistake. After waiting another 15 minutes, neither came. I finally had to ask the gentleman from downstairs who was trying to help out if we could just get our check… I was done (or so I thought… I’ll explain in #4) (Never getting a dessert menu and STILL no refill, .tip dropped to 10%)
4) Our server finally (no…FINALLY) brought our check over to us and when he did the table right next to us with a husband and wife and two young boys, called the waiter over and asked him where their drinks they had ordered 20 minutes prior were. (The family’s drink order consisted of 2 Shirley Temples, a tap water and a seltzer with lime.) The waiter then proceeded to get an attitude with the wife at the table and to tell her that they were short staffed, that he was moving as fast as he could and that it wasn’t his fault. He then proceeded to go into a 30 second explanation saying that the bartender from downstairs was even trying to help out. NOPE! HUGE MISTAKE! In the 2 minutes he stood there and gave every excuse as to why he didn’t have their drinks yet, he could have said: «I’m so sorry, we are terribly understaffed and I apologize for the inconvenience… let me get those for you right now!» Instead, he verbally blasted the customer for asking for a glass of water while he was busy. (Failing to remember the customer is ALWAYS right and for the waiter being rude = 0% tip).
Part of what I teach as a consultant is… Have a good PRODUCT (which you could do a little better on), have the right PROCESS (which you absolutely DO NOT) and remember the PEOPLE (and in your case this is the guests… whom you clearly forgot about).

Had dinner at Baron’s Cove last night and we were all disappointed. The Montauk fluke was tasteless and dry. Three of us ordered it at $ 35 a pop and it was certainly not worth it. Another ordered the chicken entrée and he said it was like a rubber chicken dish. The Lobster rigatoni was good and the oysters, salads and calamari were all OK. The restaurant has a beautiful setting and we have been there many times. Sad to say we may not go back after that experience.

To start out on a positive note the down stairs bar is wonderful. Truly one of the best places to sit back and relax with a drink in sag harbor. The staff is Savvy and helpful. The inside bar is lush and sophisticated while the patio outside gives you the option to watch the sun set over the marina. The happy hour doesn’t hurt either.
With such good experiences downstairs I decided to book in the restaurant. Again, the setting is lovely. The four of us all ordered different appetizers and entrees and I can not say a single dish stood out or was even remotely enjoyable. The short of it is that the food was poorly cooked and the execution was Ameritech. Our waitress was new and trying very hard which I appreciate, but in general when I go to a restaurant that charges $ 40 a main I hope that my server has general knowledge of food, wine and liquor which she did not. One of our party also asked for a liquor list, which they didn’t have so he asked for a recommendation. The waitress came back with a $ 40 glass of whiskey without confirming this with him first. That is just bad etiquette.
Over all skip dinner and go grab a drink downstairs

I was pleasantly surprised with our dinner and service. I had heard such mixed reviews about the new location in town, but we wanted to give it a try. So glad we did! We sat outside on the upstairs deck which provided a gorgeous view. Our waiter was attentive and super friendly. We had dinner with another couple so we started with the calamari and the buffalo oysters, which were both great. Everyone at the table enjoyed their dinner and dessert. Will definitely be going back!

The new Baron’s Cove Restuarant offers fine dining, gorgeous view of the harbor, and impeccable customer service.
I hosted a dinner party for 15 women. Ben, the restaurant manager was courteous, and knowledgeable. Our head waiter, Scott was super attentive. The food was delicious. The portions were generous. We dined in the private dining room which was comfortable, and perfect for the occasion.
Sag Harbor has an impressive list of restaurants. I chose Baron’s Cove because an off duty employee, Jose, spoke so favorably about his workplace. He appeared to genuinely take pride in the quality of food and drinks. He spoke highly of his co-​workers and management. He assured me that I would enjoy eating there. He was absolutely right.
The prices are a bit high. I’m saving up to go back for more.

Had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant during our stay! Delicious roasted chicken, melt in your mouth duck breast, and tasty, not-​over-​dressed wedge salad. A beautiful view, delightful service, and the perfectly romantic, relaxed ambiance truly set our experience here apart from all others in Sag Harbor. Our only regret was not making reservations here for a second night during our stay. Superb!

It takes a particular personality to enjoy startup restaurants. Other reviewers think it’s masochistic, and it can be. But I love gauging a new restaurant’s future prospects, which is even more challenging with ever-​changing clientele and staff of seasonal locations. In effect, every season can feel like a startup.
Although open for only a couple of months, Baron’s Cove Restaurant didn’t feel like a startup when I had dinner there. Chef Matty Boudreau, who I’ve followed since he led the cuisine at Shelter Island’s Rams Head Inn and Vine Street Café, has elevated the food and dining experience from restaurant to restaurant, and from year to year. I expect he’ll do the same here.
My wife and I and two friends had dinner in the open, airy dining room, with a direct view of a specular sunset. We were surrounded by diners who were going to Bayview Theater to see GREY GARDENS and despite that, had a calm, unhurried air that many NYC Theater District restaurants would envy. And, yes, it looked like they all got out in time.
One dish stood out: a fish stew, really a mini-​bouillabaisse, that was perfect in every way. Too bad it’s an appetizer, but with a couple of appetizers, like the delicious beet salad and light/​crisp calamari, it could be a satisfying light entrée. Which is exactly what one of our friends did and enjoyed.
In the debate between rare and well-​done duck, I pick well-​done, so I was delighted to find my duck breast cooked through to tender perfection, topped with a thick layer of crispy skin.
Sides still need work. Spinach was expertly cooked but bland. Quinoa salad may be a good choice for gluten-​free diners like me, but perhaps not for restaurants that have to produce it in mass, where it can quickly become soggy.
Berry cobbler and a decadent brownie topped with vanilla ice cream completed a terrific meal.
Insider tip: introduce yourself to Benjamin, the dining room manager.

What once was considered by many to be Barren Cove, after a beautiful renovation and facility upgrade, has become an absolute gem. The rooms are beautiful, filled with wonderful amenities by Aveda; the staff are very well trained and incredibly friendly, answering each request with a smile; while breakfast in the restaurant is an adventure for the senses encompassing the freshest fruit with delectable fare that is sure to tantalize the stomach. Overall a fantastic experience I would recommend!

Don’t usually go out in season on the weekend, so had low expectations. But it looks like they’re getting their act together. Service was perfect. Calamari prepared just right, they even remembered the extra lemon. Lobster was excellent, scallops very good. Outside table was wonderful. Glad to have a quality restaurant at this location.

I was a bit skeptical before arriving at Barons Cove because of all the iffy reviews however as I am learning I should not trust everyone’s opinions. My family and I just spent an amazing July 4^th. weekend at Baron’s Cove, all the employees were wonderful, breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were great and our room had an amazing view. The only complaint I have is the other amazingly rude patrons that were staying this weekend at Barons Cove, I wish people understood that being wealthy does not mean you have the right to treat others badly.

Went to on a quiet Tuesday night. Started off with a beer limited selection. Ordered the beet salad it was very good but the portion size was ridiculously small. For my main corse I got the duck it was flavorful but dry so was the spinach it was on top of. The quinoa was cooked properly but sweat. My date for the fish stew and it was good, she got the burger and it was okay nothing special. The service was poor, never checked in after putting the food down till we got his attention for the check. Hostess was hot and very kind as well was the bartender. Very pretty sunset, would suggest got drink NOT DINNER!

Went here for dinner, a party of three. I had the scallop entrée, ordered rare, and it came out over done, so I sent it back, and they came back how I like them, they were delicious.
Everything was tasty.
The server was friendly and handled my not-​to-​order scallops well.
Water service was mediocre, an essential in my book, although it was packed.
It’s extremely loud inside. The atmosphere is comfortable, on the second floor over looking the harbor. There’s a fireplace inside, and a balcony with several tables.
I’m looking forward to coming back!

We know better than to dine at a brand new restaurant before they’ve gotten their kinks out, so why didn’t we do that with Baron’s Cove too?
20 mins before we got bread, had to ask for a waiter, water & for a wine list, and overall too many other things throughout the 2 hour dinner.
Messed up entrees, poor recovery from staff and manager.
Overall, we’ll wait till Winter (if they’re open in winter) to try again during our weekends out at our house.
Not returning this Summer. Too much good competition.