Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Fishwich, Long Island Chowder
Meredith Wendt
Seafood Bisque is supreme!!! Great little place near the water! Perfect for a bite before or after the ferry! Favorites include the spinach salad and pecan crusted talapia!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Seafood Bisque, Clams Casino, Fried Seafood Platter, Fish and Chips
Shiuan Liu
A great cozy little find with really good seafood. The clam chowder is a must (try the Long Island version) and the steamed mussels were some of the best I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Long Island Chowder
Frank Nicosia
Great place to eat. Small but great atmosphere and great food. The seafood bisque is absolutely delicious.Probably the best I've ever had! Friendly staff make you feel welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Long Island Chowder
Piotr Noga
A hidden gem on Long Island. Everyone should know this place by now.Don't know where to start? Read the menu entirely, and you will know that the chowder soups are the best. Do not skip these soups. You'll want a bowl, not a cup, and even then, you'll be asking for seconds. Don't sleep on the seafood bisque either. Definitely buy some to take home.The appetizers were a bit small, but with the prices of everything these days, you get what you paid for. The crab cakes were delicious and full of crab while other places go heavy on the breading instead.We ended up having the shrimp boat, shrimp po boy, blackened catfish tacos and shrimp salad. Everything was flavorful. Big portions as well.I do believe they are closed for the month of February but I will be going back myself when it opens in March.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ed Bifulco
The food is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder
Michael Sidorowicz
Old School "Clam Shack" vibe that we love, food was fantastic at reasonable prices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fishwich
Dan Dee
The management is superb. As you step inside, you feel the history and smell the delicious food being prepared. The service is A+. The management is superb. The food is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Seafood Bisque, Long Island Chowder, Fried Catfish Wrap
Gary Brosman
It's on the waterfront, restaurant has a nautical atmosphere, food is great, great service and the prices are very reasonable.Parking: There is a parking lot behind the restaurant and paid parking on the pier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Long Island Chowder
Laura
Used to be my favorite restaurant. Not anymore. I called the owner the next day to let her know my experience. She didn't seem to care at all. Definitely will NOT be returning!Thank you for your response, however in your response you only refer to one of the issues I mentioned when I called you on the telephone. During our phone conversation you stated it was NOT a busy time when we were dining at your restaurant.In your response you did NOT mention any of the following:1) The terrible service we received at our table: the waitress never introduced herself, never mentioned the specials, never followed up during our meal to see if we needed anything else, ie drinks, dessert, or how everything is, nothing.2) Why it took so long for our appetizers? The garlic and wine mussels were not hot on top and the fried calamari was a little chewy. My dad did love his New England Clam chowder.3) When my husband asked for a Heineken, our waitress delivered it to another table (my husband heard that diner tell the waitress he did not order it). She brought it back to the bar. Then my husband had to ask her where is his Heineken?4) Why, after waiting for a while, why I had to move our appetizer dishes off of our table to the empty table next to us because none of your staff did it.5) When we asked the waitress for another diet coke with lemon for my dad, why did she have to take the glass with diet coke and a lemon that he was still drinking from? She should have just brought him a new glass of diet coke with a new lemon and a new straw. Instead, she refills his existing glass and returns it to him with his original straw,As I told you on the phone, your restaurant used to be my favorite, but not anymore. The waitstaff, service and food WAS always terrific!!!! When I called your restaurant, I told you I was giving you the courtesy of calling you first, before posting a review, to let you know about our most recent experience, In my opinion you came across as not caring at all about my concerns. You did not even offer an apology (not that you did anything wrong).On a positive note, the beer battered fish and chips was delicious.
Haven't been there in a while. Not much has changed but the food is just as good as it always
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Pat G.
Comfortable, relaxing, friendly waitress. Great New England clam chowder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
Chris Balcerak
My go to meal is a cup of seafood bisque and a grilled cheese with fries. Great prices and very small town feel. The ascetic is old salty saloon. It’s awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Coletti
A true Gem in Bay Shore...among all the ferry boats sits this cute chowder house.Everything including the free parking is GREAT. Hot portions of great seafood..I'll be back...but don't tell anyone ???
I had the soup special (Black Bean). It was excellent. I couldn't believe how well seasoned it was. The fish and chips was crisp, well seasoned and not greasy. It was the best fish and chips I have had on Long Island. They don't have a full bar, but serve a good selection of beers and have wine. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I will definitely put it in my rotation of usual places to go.
Had great time with family & food !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Fishwich, Long Island Chowder
Seafood Bisque is supreme!!! Great little place near the water! Perfect for a bite before or after the ferry! Favorites include the spinach salad and pecan crusted talapia!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Clams, Seafood Bisque, Clams Casino, Fried Seafood Platter, Fish and Chips
A great cozy little find with really good seafood. The clam chowder is a must (try the Long Island version) and the steamed mussels were some of the best I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Long Island Chowder
Great place to eat. Small but great atmosphere and great food. The seafood bisque is absolutely delicious.Probably the best I've ever had! Friendly staff make you feel welcomed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Bisque, Long Island Chowder
A hidden gem on Long Island. Everyone should know this place by now.Don't know where to start? Read the menu entirely, and you will know that the chowder soups are the best. Do not skip these soups. You'll want a bowl, not a cup, and even then, you'll be asking for seconds. Don't sleep on the seafood bisque either. Definitely buy some to take home.The appetizers were a bit small, but with the prices of everything these days, you get what you paid for. The crab cakes were delicious and full of crab while other places go heavy on the breading instead.We ended up having the shrimp boat, shrimp po boy, blackened catfish tacos and shrimp salad. Everything was flavorful. Big portions as well.I do believe they are closed for the month of February but I will be going back myself when it opens in March.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Chowder
Old School "Clam Shack" vibe that we love, food was fantastic at reasonable prices!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fishwich
The management is superb. As you step inside, you feel the history and smell the delicious food being prepared. The service is A+. The management is superb. The food is to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Seafood Bisque, Long Island Chowder, Fried Catfish Wrap
It's on the waterfront, restaurant has a nautical atmosphere, food is great, great service and the prices are very reasonable.Parking: There is a parking lot behind the restaurant and paid parking on the pier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Long Island Chowder
Used to be my favorite restaurant. Not anymore. I called the owner the next day to let her know my experience. She didn't seem to care at all. Definitely will NOT be returning!Thank you for your response, however in your response you only refer to one of the issues I mentioned when I called you on the telephone. During our phone conversation you stated it was NOT a busy time when we were dining at your restaurant.In your response you did NOT mention any of the following:1) The terrible service we received at our table: the waitress never introduced herself, never mentioned the specials, never followed up during our meal to see if we needed anything else, ie drinks, dessert, or how everything is, nothing.2) Why it took so long for our appetizers? The garlic and wine mussels were not hot on top and the fried calamari was a little chewy. My dad did love his New England Clam chowder.3) When my husband asked for a Heineken, our waitress delivered it to another table (my husband heard that diner tell the waitress he did not order it). She brought it back to the bar. Then my husband had to ask her where is his Heineken?4) Why, after waiting for a while, why I had to move our appetizer dishes off of our table to the empty table next to us because none of your staff did it.5) When we asked the waitress for another diet coke with lemon for my dad, why did she have to take the glass with diet coke and a lemon that he was still drinking from? She should have just brought him a new glass of diet coke with a new lemon and a new straw. Instead, she refills his existing glass and returns it to him with his original straw,As I told you on the phone, your restaurant used to be my favorite, but not anymore. The waitstaff, service and food WAS always terrific!!!! When I called your restaurant, I told you I was giving you the courtesy of calling you first, before posting a review, to let you know about our most recent experience, In my opinion you came across as not caring at all about my concerns. You did not even offer an apology (not that you did anything wrong).On a positive note, the beer battered fish and chips was delicious.
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Haven't been there in a while. Not much has changed but the food is just as good as it always
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Comfortable, relaxing, friendly waitress. Great New England clam chowder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder
My go to meal is a cup of seafood bisque and a grilled cheese with fries. Great prices and very small town feel. The ascetic is old salty saloon. It’s awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true Gem in Bay Shore...among all the ferry boats sits this cute chowder house.Everything including the free parking is GREAT. Hot portions of great seafood..I'll be back...but don't tell anyone ???
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, Fishwich
I had the soup special (Black Bean). It was excellent. I couldn't believe how well seasoned it was. The fish and chips was crisp, well seasoned and not greasy. It was the best fish and chips I have had on Long Island. They don't have a full bar, but serve a good selection of beers and have wine. The staff were very friendly and attentive. I will definitely put it in my rotation of usual places to go.