As Seen in the Press
Vogue - What’s New in the Hamptons? The Restaurants, Hotels, and Stores to Know This Summer by Elise Taylor & Lilah Ramzi
“La Fin Kitchen and Lounge works with 20 nearby farms to craft its wide ranging, laid-back Montauk menu.”
Thrillist - The Absolute Best Restaurants in the Hamptons by Kat Odell
“With its beachy-feeling teal and raw wood space (and adjacent patio), former Le Cirque chef James Tchinnis helms the eats, which range from oysters to local fluke crudo to simply grilled fish.”
The New York Times - Restaurant Openings and Moves Across the Hamptons By Florence Fabricant
“La Fin Kitchen and Lounge made its waterfront debut with rustic, beachy décor and a simple menu of oysters, fluke crudo, salads, lobster toast, grilled or roasted local fish, a burger, and a toasted quinoa bowl.”
Pure Wow - 13 Awesome Things to Do in the Hamptons This Summer by Emily Cappiello
“Inspired by the seaside destinations of St. Barth’s and St. Tropez, and embracing Montauk’s unspoiled beauty, La Fin is a gathering spot for guests to lounge, drink and dine.”
The Daily Front Row - Your Chic Sheet to What’s Happening in the Hamptons This Weekend and Beyond by Freya Drohan
“You’ll catch us there for the ‘recovery’ menu, sipping a Mexican Coffee Smoothie and releasing to tunes from the in-house DJ.”
Newsday - La Fin Kitchen & Lounge in Montauk and more Long Island Restaurants to Try This Weekend by Scott Vogel
“The farm-to-table experiences start with a "Recovery Brunch" (think crepes, salads, lobster lettuce wraps) before moving on to a dinner service whose highlights include a coriander steamed fluke bowl, lobster toast, hanger steak and a variety of local fish.”
Long Island Business News - Sustainable Montauk by Adina Genn
“Overlooking Montauk Harbor, La Fin, like many of its culinary neighbors, exudes good and local, with its fresh sustainably caught seafood figuring prominently on the menu.”
Eater - The Most Notable Hamptons Restaurant Openings for Summer 2021 by Beth Landman
“Nearby, the owners of Swallow East have transformed the former Montauk party spot into a more upscale French-accented place called La Fin Kitchen and Lounge.”
James Lane Post - French-Inspired La Fin Kitchen & Lounge Opens In Montauk
“Overlooking Montauk Harbor, La Fin Kitchen & Lounge is an all-day dining destination offering French-inspired cuisine in a refined, relaxed coastal setting.”
New York Post - The 12 Hottest Hamptons Restaurants and Food Pop-ups for 2021 by Lee Brian Schrager
“Nestled on the docks of Montauk Harbor, Chef James Tchinnis is working with a multitude of local purveyors to bring his French-inspired farm-to-table menu to life.”
Whalebone - Welcome Back, Montauk: Back and Better Than Ever for the 2021 Summer Season
“Making its first Montauk debut, La Fin is a French farm-to-table restaurant on Montauk Harbor that just opened its doors at the beginning of May.”
Guest of a Guest - Your Guide To Everything New & Notable In The Hamptons This Summer 2021 by Stephanie Maida
“The former Swallow East space in Montauk has been reimagined as La Fin Kitchen & Lounge, a très fancy farm-to-table restaurant servin up French-influenced fare.”
Hamptons Social - Chef James Tchinnis Takes Us Inside Montauk’s New La Fin Kitchen & Lounge by Lizzie Wells
“This summer, acclaimed executive chef James Tchinnis brings us the highly anticipated La Fin Kitchen & Lounge in Montauk.”