Restaurant Review: The Backyard at Solé East, Montauk

This past weekend was my last out in Montauk for the Summer. Sad. But I'm excited to head home to Cleveland for Labor day.  I'm seriously wondering where Summer went. I got some solid eating, drinking and running in out in MTK this weekend.  My 3 faves.  This past Saturday Citizen Cope was playing a free concert in The Backyard at Solé East so we went for an early dinner and some tunes. The Backyard at Solé East is the restaurant of the hotel. It's a very hip but welcoming scene with a relaxed bar, pool area, and really 'homey backyard' feel to it. 

I started off with a cocktail - The Trevor: Ketel One, Soda, Watermelon & Lime. So refreshing, light and not too sweet.  Had more than one of these guys. 

It was perfect lighting for pictures so feast your eyes on this food line-up:

The Bread - Yum. Comes with Butter with Roasted Garlic, EVOO and Balsamic Glaze. Had to.

Bottomless Carbs

The Backyard Salad: Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Beets, Chickpeas, and Hearts of Palm. 

Tasted like it was just picked in the garden.  Huge, fresh, and summery salad. Great to start with and share to get some greens in.

Backyard Salad

Fluke Ceviche - Served with Jalapenos and Plantains.

Couldn't have been more fresh and light slightly spiced with the Jalapeno. I could've had about 3 plates of this. 

Fluke Ceviche

Grilled Local Squid- Served with Guacamole and Balsamic.  

Fresh Guacamole paired with anything is heaven and this octopus is tender and chewy with a subtle grilled taste.

Grilled Local Squid

Tuna Tartare - Served with Ginger, Soy, Wasabi, Cucumber, and Black Sesame Seeds (and some kind of delicious cracker).

A plate full of some of my favorite things - Definitely recommend this if you like Tuna Tartare.

Tuna Tartare

Grilled Tilefish - Simply Grilled with Lemon and EVOO.
Right out of the ocean and perfectly grilled, mild and buttery. Summer on a plate.

Grilled Tilefish

Skirt Steak - Grilled and topped with Chimchurri Sauce

Lovelovelove the color of the Chimchurri on the steak. To be honest, I didn't try this, but I heard it was good and that the Chimcurri was spicy!

Skirt Steak

I definitely recommend going on the early side to The Backyard to enjoy being outside in a relaxing setting -- Citizen Cope playing in the background was pretty cool. There are no water views, but it really is beautiful back there. Also, the service seriously went downhill as the night went on, but it was good in the beginning. It's a great spot for big groups and obviously, fresh fish! Oh, and I was a BIG fan of the cocktails. Nom nom. Love the summertime. Cheers!