Bistro Ete

Name: Bistro Ete
Address: 760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY, 11976
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

Water Mill · French

760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY, 11976Directions

4.6236 reviews

Diners say this French restaurant serves up amazing dry-aged steaks with delicious sides, and they also highlight the exceptional service and extensive wine list. They like that the chef personally approaches each table and the restaurant offers a variety of other tasty dishes, including jerk duck wings, goat cheese salad, and duck paella.

French polish, courtyard charm, and weekend proof in the check-in ledger.

Bistro Ete is a $$$ French restaurant in Water Mill, Water Mill. It has logged 546 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Coastal French classics & house cocktails served in an unpretentious setting with outdoor seating.

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Why go

Bistro Ete is a $$$$ French restaurant with a strong data trail: 4.6 stars from 261 Google reviews and 546 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The crowd is busiest on Friday and Saturday, and the highlighted reviews point to dinner experiences with strong service and food that guests describe as delicious.

The sharpest signals are in the details. One diner calls out excellent drinks and spicy margaritas; another describes a pig roast for 10 where Chef Ari ran a coal-fired spit and the suckling pig was “incredible.” A courtyard dinner review adds another useful read: very good food, excellent service, an unusual menu, and portions described as delicious but not generous.

Go in expecting a French meal with attentive hospitality, not a bargain hunt. If you’re ordering specials, ask for prices up front; at least one reviewer specifically wished they had been listed.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird logs 546 all-time check-ins from May 22, 2025 through Aug. 5, 2026.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
Google users rate Bistro Ete 4.6 from 261 reviews.
A highlighted review praises spicy margaritas alongside the food and service.
One review specifically mentions outdoor dining in the courtyard.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

Bistro Ete has 546 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday standing out as its busiest days.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Amenities

Meals

DinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kids

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity7

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Flynet check ins

546

Neighborhood

Water Mill

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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12a12p11p

Inside Bistro Ete

The experience

Coastal French classics & house cocktails served in an unpretentious setting with outdoor seating.

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Review signal

4.6

236 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

FAQ

How popular is Bistro Ete?

Bistro Ete has logged 546 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Bistro Ete busiest?

Bistro Ete is busiest on Saturday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Bistro Ete serve?

Bistro Ete serves French cuisine.

How expensive is Bistro Ete?

Bistro Ete is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Bistro Ete?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Bistro Ete in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.