By Peter from The Heritage Diner | heritagediner.com/blog

Gold light spills across the hull of a 60-foot sailboat moored in its slip, the mast ticking gently against the halyards, the harbor glass-flat and copper-toned beneath a sky that refuses to darken. This is the nightly overture at Sí Sí, the Mediterranean restaurant perched at the edge of Three Mile Harbor inside EHP Resort & Marina — a place where the Hamptons shed their reputation for pretense and deliver something rarer: a meal that actually matches the view. The name itself is an invitation and a philosophy. “Sí Sí” means “yes yes” in both Italian and Spanish, and the double affirmation captures the spirit of a kitchen that draws freely from the coastlines of Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, and Turkey without apology or rigid allegiance to any single tradition (EHP Resort & Marina, 2024). For anyone who has spent twenty-five years in the restaurant business — as I have at The Heritage Diner in Mount Sinai — the audacity of that pan-Mediterranean scope is either a recipe for incoherence or a mark of serious culinary ambition. At Sí Sí, it is the latter.

The restaurant opened in the summer of 2021 following a multimillion-dollar transformation of the five-acre waterfront property formerly known as East Hampton Point, a resort that had operated on this stretch of Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road since 1993 (The East Hampton Star, 2021). The reimagination was led by an investment group headed by Heath Freeman, managing partner of Alden Global Capital, who purchased the property for just under $18 million from the estate of the late Ben Krupinski, the prominent East Hampton builder who died in a plane crash in 2018 (The East Hampton Star, 2021). Freeman’s vision extended far beyond a fresh coat of paint. The entire property was reborn as EHP Resort & Marina, featuring renovated cottages with Frette linens and Acqua di Parma bath products, a 58-slip marina capable of accommodating yachts up to 120 feet, and — anchoring the resort’s hospitality identity — the opening of Sí Sí under Executive Chef Dane Sayles, formerly the corporate executive chef at Gurney’s Resorts in Montauk (Dan’s Papers, 2021).

A Property with Deep Hamptons Lineage

East Hampton Point was never just another waterfront restaurant. The property opened in 1993 as a luxury resort and event destination with direct access to Three Mile Harbor, one of the most protected and picturesque natural harbors on the East End (Yelp, 2012). For nearly three decades, the compound served as a venue for Hamptons weddings, parties, and sunset watching. It housed various restaurant concepts over the years, most notably Moby’s, which eventually relocated to Pantigo Road before the 2021 sale (The East Hampton Star, 2021). Ben Krupinski, one of the most prominent builders in East Hampton history, had been an owner of East Hampton Point as far back as 2006, when the property was listed for $55 million (The East Hampton Star, 2021).

What Freeman and his team understood — and what many in the hospitality industry miss — is that heritage properties require stewardship, not demolition. The historic exteriors of the cottages were preserved while interiors were redesigned with a Mediterranean sensibility: neutral tones, contemporary furnishings, and pops of color that reflect the sun-drenched coastlines the restaurant’s menu celebrates (Dan’s Papers, 2021). The result is a property that honors its past while projecting a distinctly modern ethos. In the leather trade, we call this “respecting the grain” — you do not fight the material, you work with its natural character. The same principle holds for a waterfront property with nearly thirty years of Hamptons history embedded in its foundations.

The Kitchen: Chef Dane Sayles and the Mediterranean Table

Chef Dane Sayles arrived at Sí Sí with a résumé forged in the demanding kitchens of New York City and the East End. Before his tenure as corporate executive chef at Gurney’s Resorts, Sayles worked at NYT three-star Italian restaurants, Union Square bistros, and Sicilian-inspired open-kitchen concepts on the Upper East Side (LinkedIn, 2024). His background traverses the entire Mediterranean basin — the very geography Sí Sí’s menu intends to honor.

The signature dishes reflect this training with precision. The Seafood Paella, a dish rarely attempted at East End restaurants, arrives as a theatrical showpiece — rice rich with saffron, layered with the bounty of local waters, and priced at a level that acknowledges the labor-intensive nature of the craft ($300 for two to three, as reviewed by The East Hampton Star in 2022). The Bucatini Verde with Lobster has become a calling card, pairing handmade pasta with local crustacean in a preparation that nods to both Italian and Levantine traditions. The Whole Roasted Branzino ($160) and the Tomahawk Ribeye for two ($195) offer alternatives for those inclined toward simpler preparations done at an elevated scale (The East Hampton Star, 2022).

But the menu’s quieter moments often leave the deepest impression. A Spicy Tuna Tartare arrives as grade-A cut, the flesh a dark ruby, accompanied by housemade potato chips. The Fritto Misto — calamari, shrimp, and mixed vegetables with tzatziki rather than the expected marinara — reveals a kitchen willing to deviate from expectation when the deviation serves the dish. A Si So Greek Salad features heirloom tomatoes, Taggiasca olives, and barrel-aged feta cheese, each ingredient speaking for itself (The East Hampton Star, 2022). The Il Vecchio Negroni, made with equal parts barrel-aged gin, Campari, and Carpano Antica vermouth, has earned praise as one of the finest cocktail preparations in the Hamptons (The East Hampton Star, 2022). These are the unseen details — the equivalent of hand-saddle stitching on a Marcellino NY briefcase — where the kitchen reveals its true character.

The Setting: Three Mile Harbor at Golden Hour

Goop, the lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, described Sí Sí as a “pan-Mediterranean concept” anchored by one of the most spectacular waterfront settings in the Hamptons (Goop, 2021). The restaurant occupies the marina-facing terrace of EHP Resort, where wooden tables and cushioned seating look directly out onto the 58-slip marina and, beyond it, the wide expanse of Three Mile Harbor. The marina itself accommodates vessels ranging from 25-foot day cruisers to 120-foot superyachts, giving Sí Sí a dock-to-dine accessibility that few East End restaurants can match (EHP Resort & Marina, 2024).

The Golden Hour cocktail menu — a curated selection of handcrafted cocktails designed to accompany the nightly sunset — has become a ritual for guests who arrive by boat, by car, or on foot from the resort’s cottages. The restaurant’s Instagram following, currently exceeding 15,000, is built almost entirely on images of those sunsets reflected on the water with a perfectly composed Aperol Spritz in the foreground (Instagram @sisirestaurant, 2025). In the summer of 2025, Sí Sí hosted a sold-out Aperol and Miraval rosé sunset event as part of Dan’s Taste Summer Series, featuring unlimited oysters, craft cocktails, and panoramic harbor views (Broadway Spirits, 2025).

The setting also doubles as one of the Hamptons’ most sought-after private event venues. Sí Sí has hosted weddings, corporate events, and seasonal celebrations, with the restaurant’s waterfront terrace serving as the backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Tripadvisor reviews from wedding guests describe the space as “the event of our dreams,” with particular praise for the food quality and the staff’s responsiveness throughout the planning process (Tripadvisor, 2024). The Apollo Theater hosted its annual “Apollo in the Hamptons” fundraiser at EHP Resort and Sí Sí in August 2025, a signal of the venue’s cultural significance beyond the culinary world (Apollo Theater, 2025).

EHP Hospitality Group: An Expanding East End Footprint

Sí Sí does not exist in isolation. It anchors a broader hospitality vision under the umbrella of EHP Hospitality Group, which has grown into one of the largest marina owners and operators on Long Island. The group’s portfolio now includes nearly 500 boat slips across multiple locations: EHP Resort & Marina in East Hampton, Shagwong Marina — Southampton, Shagwong Marina — New Suffolk, and Shagwong Marina — Cutchogue (Behind the Hedges, 2022). On the dining side, the group operates Sunset Harbor (a contemporary Japanese concept also at EHP Resort), Buongiorno Bakery (Italian-style bakery with locations at EHP and Montauk), Crash Cantina (Latin American cuisine at The Inn Spot in Hampton Bays), and Enchanté, a modern French bistro in Southampton Village that opened in 2023 in the space formerly occupied by the iconic Red Bar Brasserie (Behind the Hedges, 2022).

Chef Dane Sayles serves as the head of culinary operations across EHP Hospitality Group’s restaurant portfolio, a role that demands the same kind of multi-venue orchestration that any serious restaurateur understands. Running one restaurant well is an act of daily discipline. Running a portfolio of restaurants across the East End while maintaining quality and identity at each location is something closer to conducting an orchestra — each section must play its own part while serving the whole (Dan’s Papers, 2023). The Dan’s Taste “Chefs of the Hamptons” event, hosted annually at Sí Sí, has become a signature moment in the East End’s summer culinary calendar, bringing together chefs from across the Hamptons for an evening of collaborative cooking and celebration (Dan’s Papers, 2022).

Dining Essentials: What You Need to Know

Sí Sí operates seasonally, and prospective diners should plan accordingly. The restaurant’s 2025 seasonal schedule reflects a shift in focus, with the fall season dedicated to weddings and private events (EHP Resort & Marina, 2025). For the regular dining season, hours typically run from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday brunch from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday dinner from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Mondays (Yelp, 2026).

Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made through Resy or by calling the restaurant directly. The dress code is casual elegant — think linen and loafers rather than ties and formal wear. The wine list is extensive, the cocktail program is serious, and the full bar features both classic preparations and Sí Sí originals. Gluten-free options are available. The restaurant offers counter seating, a bar and lounge area, patio and outdoor dining with harbor views, private dining rooms, and wheelchair accessibility (OpenTable, 2025).

For boaters, the EHP Marina’s 58 slips offer direct dock-to-dine access, making Sí Sí one of the only true waterfront dining destinations where you can pull up by yacht, tie off, and walk directly to your table. Valet parking is available for those arriving by car.

Contact & Information:

Address: 295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Road, EHP Resort & Marina, East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone: (631) 810-9023
Resort Phone: (631) 324-9191
Website: ehpresort.com/sisi
Reservations: resy.com
Instagram: @sisirestaurant
Cuisine: Mediterranean (Italian, Greek, Spanish, Moroccan, Turkish)
Price Range: $$$$
Dress Code: Casual Elegant

The Art of Saying Yes

Running a restaurant for twenty-five years teaches you that the establishments which endure are the ones that understand their own identity with absolute clarity. The Heritage Diner in Mount Sinai has survived because it knows exactly what it is — a neighborhood anchor, a gathering point, a place where the coffee is always on and the door is always open. Sí Sí operates in a different register entirely, but the principle is the same. It knows what it is: a waterfront Mediterranean dining experience built on the dual foundations of serious culinary craft and an unreplicable natural setting. The kitchen does not chase trends. The setting does not need to shout. The name — “yes yes” — is the philosophy distilled to two syllables. Say yes to the paella. Say yes to the negroni. Say yes to watching the sun dissolve into Three Mile Harbor from a table that feels, for one evening, like the prow of a ship pointed toward the coast of Sardinia.

In the world of bespoke craftsmanship — whether that means hand-stitching an English bridle leather briefcase at Marcellino NY or seasoning a cast-iron griddle that has been in continuous service since the Clinton administration — the highest compliment you can pay an object or a place is that it improves with time. East Hampton Point, reborn as EHP Resort & Marina, and Sí Sí, its culinary centerpiece, are still in the early chapters of their second life. If the first few seasons are any indication, the patina is already forming beautifully.

Peter from The Heritage Diner writes about food, craftsmanship, and the culture of Long Island from Mount Sinai, New York. Peter holds graduate degrees in Philosophy from Long Island University and The New School in NYC. The Heritage Diner has served the community at 275 Route 25A since 2000. Marcellino NY handcrafts bespoke English bridle leather briefcases from Huntington, NY — visit marcellinony.com.