About Us

Have you ever wondered why people are crazy enough to get into the restaurant business? Long hours, hard physical labor, working nights, weekends and holidays; well, I don’t know about the other restaurateurs out there, but if you have a minute or two let me tell you our story.

Michael (my hubby) had a dream. He dreamed of opening his very own restaurant. Mike grew up in the food business. His mom and dad owned various grocery stores and delis in Philadelphia. He knew people had to eat and he loved working with food. While in college, Mike worked at many great restaurants in Philly, New Jersey & Maine.

So, when Mike was only 21 years old, he opened Maggio’s in Southampton.

Southampton was pretty much farmland at the time. There was only one other restaurant in the area and everyone ate there. When Mike found out there was a new shopping center being built on 2nd Street Pike, he signed a lease and off he went to create a restaurant he hoped would be a hit.

Slowly but surely, word got around that Maggio’s served great food and had great service. Little by little, Maggio’s started to become known.

All this happened way back in 1976. Much has happened since then. Mike, needing some help, brought me (Gina) into the business. Kicking and screaming I might add. Our 4 children, Julie, Josh, Becky & Sam grew up at Maggio’s and Josh, Becky & Sam are still here working alongside us today. I love that part! I bullied Mike into starting the catering end of the business, which is my passion. He gave in only because he wanted some peace and quiet. I can be very persuasive.

Then in December 2006 when our lease was up in that ‘new’ shopping center we rented all those years ago, we decided after 30 years it was time for a change. So we took over a little more then half of an old supermarket right down the street, and here we are today, with a new restaurant, separate bar with entertainment, cyber cafe and banquet space for 30-300 guests.

So, all in all it’s been an adventure. We’ve had our ups and downs along the way, but so far, we’ve all stuck together. We’ve worked hard to create a place where you can relax, have a great meal, maybe a drink or two and enjoy some entertainment. And if you are ever in need of some catering for your special event, I hope you’ll think of us.

Oh, I forgot to tell you why people are crazy enough to get into the restaurant business. I’m not sure I can describe he high you get when you have given your guests great food and service and they thank you for it. Or the high you get when the place is rockin’ and everything is running smoothly because we’re all ‘in the zone’