Waterzooi Belgian Bistro & Oyster Bar
850 Franklin Ave, Garden City
(516) 877-2177
Customers' Favorites
Lobster Croquettes with Belgian Vegetable Slaw and Lobster Aioli
Blue Point Oysters and Little Neck Clams
Truffled Lobster Mac and Cheese
Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi
The Wellington Burger
Octopus a La Plancha
Belgian Waffle
Lump Crab Salad
Lobster Frites
Bistro Burger
Starters
Truffled Lobster Mac and Cheese
Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Grilled andouille sausage, fresh peas and montrachet goat cheese, and rosemary cream.
Lobster Croquettes
With Belgian vegetable slaw and lobster aioli.
Fried Calamari
Lobster Bisque
Pernod Creme Fraiche and Chives
Octopus A La Plancha
Chickpea Puree, Baby Tomatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Crispy Capers, Spicy Romesco Sauce
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tarare
Chive Creme Fraiche, Chilled Sherry Soy Broth
Burrata Mozzarella
Roasted Butternut Squash, Figs, Spiced Pecans, EVOO
Escargot de Bourguignon
Salads
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
ARUGULA, ENDIVE, SUN-DRIED CHERRIES, TOASTED WALNUTS, FIG BALSAMIC
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
With Watercress, Avocado, Crispy Onions, Shaved Fennel, and Citrus Vinaigrette.
Market Greens Salad
Field Greens, Fourme D'Ambert, Cipollinis, Candied Pecans, Shaved Pears, Creamy Horseradish Dressing
Smoked Salmon Caesar
Chopped Hearts of Romaine , Baby Tomatoes, Avocado, Brioche Croutons, Lemon Herb Caesar Dressing
Flash Seared Ahi Tuna Niçoise
Arugula, Haricot Vert, Soft Boiled Egg, Kalamata Olives, Herbed Vinaigrette
Mussel Pots 2lbs of Mussels Served With Frites & Mayo
Homard
Creamy Lobster Sauce & Scallions
Oreganato
Lemon, White Wine & Toasted Breadcrumbs
Calabrian
Spicy Mediterranean Marinara
Thai
Spicy Lemon Grass & Coconut Broth, Grilled Pineapple
Provençal
Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs & White Wine
Paella
Shrimp, Little Necks, Crawfish, Chorizo, Chicken & Rice in a Saffron Crab Broth
Bouillabaisse
Shrimp & Lobster Saffron Tomato Crab Broth
Montrachet
White Wine, Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers
Waterzooi Mussels
Smoked Salmon, Creamy Tarragon ChampagneBroth
Creole
Chipotle Barbecue, Roasted Corn, Crispy Crawfish Tails
FarmhouseAle
North Country Smoked Bacon, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Farmhouse AleBroth
Lucifer
Spicy Buffalo Style, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Celery & Carrots
Fondue Moules
Fontina, Leeks, Beerand Belgian Farmer's Ham
Favoris De Maison
Steak Au Poivre
Sliced Bavette Steak, Cracked Pepper, Cog nac, Mustard Cream, Frites
Zalm
Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon, Black Beluga Lentils, Endive & Haricot Vert Salad, Chipotle Tomato Vinaigrette
Lobster Frites
Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Maine Lobster, Watercress Salad, Frites
Waterzooi Entree
Pan Roast of Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Little Neck Clams, Mussels, Baby Yukon Golds, Sweet Corn, Creamy Tarragon Broth
Les Oeufs
Belgian Eggs Benedict
Ardennes Ham, Toasted English Muffin, Hollandaise
Lobster Eggs Benedict
Truffled Sweet Maine Lobster, Toasted English Muffin, Tarragon Hollandaise
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Toasted English Muffin, Lemon Dill Hollandaise
Bacon, Mushroom Omelet
Double Smoked Bacon, Forest Mushrooms, Gruyère
Maine Lobster Omelet
Asparagus, Gruyère, Chives
Gaufres de Bruxelles
Pain Grillé Français "French Toast"
Candied Pecans, Double Smoked Bacon, Warm Maple Syrup
Brussels Waffle "Gaufres de Bruxelles"
Brussels Waffles, Warm Maple Syrup & Fresh Whipped Cream
Les Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Roasted Sliced Sirloin, Caramelized Onions, Melted Fontina, Garlic Baguette
Montauk Style Lobster Roll
Montauk Style, Butter Grilled Bun, Rosemary Parmesan Frites
Warm Ardennes Ham & Gruyere
Mustard, toasted baguette
Smoked Salmon
Hot house cucumbers, red onion, lemon dill & caper cream cheese. Warm baguette
Avocado Toast
Crispy Fried Eggs, Rustic Bread, Avocado, Lemon Scented Arugula, Pommes Frites
Seared Ahi Tuna BLT
Black Pepper Bacon, Beefsteak Tomato, Arugula, Lemon Caper Aioli, Ciabatta
Burgers
The Wellington Burger
USDA Prime Beef, Truffled Mushrooms Sautéed in Foie Gras Mousse, Fontina, Watercress, & Toasted Brioche.
Bistro Burger
Fourme d'ambert, double smoked bacon, beef steak tomato, arugula, and cognac Dijonnaise. Served on toasted brioche with frites and mayonnaise.
Brunch Burger
Thick Cut Bacon, Sunny-Side Egg, American Cheese. Served with Frites
Sides
Frites & Mayo
Bourbon Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Truffle Parmesan Frites and Mayo
Forest Mushrooms
Haricot Verts and Baby Carrots
Shellfish
Jumbo Shrimpcocktail
DuvelCocktailSauce
Crabcocktail
Cognacdijonnaise
LobsterCocktail
Drawn Butter, DuvelCocktail Sauce
Starters
Truffled Lobster Mac and Cheese
Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Grilled andouille sausage, fresh peas and montrachet goat cheese, and rosemary cream.
Lobster Croquettes
With Belgian vegetable slaw and lobster aioli.
Fried Calamari
Lobster Bisque
Pernod Creme Fraiche and Chives
Octopus A La Plancha
Chickpea Puree, Baby Tomatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Crispy Capers, Spicy Romesco Sauce
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tarare
Chive Creme Fraiche, Chilled Sherry Soy Broth
Burrata Mozzarella
Roasted Butternut Squash, Figs, Spiced Pecans, EVOO
Escargot de Bourguignon
Salads
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
ARUGULA, ENDIVE, SUN-DRIED CHERRIES, TOASTED WALNUTS, FIG BALSAMIC
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
With Watercress, Avocado, Crispy Onions, Shaved Fennel, and Citrus Vinaigrette.
Market Greens Salad
Field Greens, Fourme D'Ambert, Cipollinis, Candied Pecans, Shaved Pears, Creamy Horseradish Dressing
Smoked Salmon Caesar
Chopped Hearts of Romaine , Baby Tomatoes, Avocado, Brioche Croutons, Lemon Herb Caesar Dressing
Flash Seared Ahi Tuna Niçoise
Arugula, Haricot Vert, Soft Boiled Egg, Kalamata Olives, Herbed Vinaigrette
Mussel Pots 2lbs of Mussels Served With Frites & Mayo
Homard
Creamy Lobster Sauce & Scallions
Oreganato
Lemon, White Wine & Toasted Breadcrumbs
Calabrian
Spicy Mediterranean Marinara
Thai
Spicy Lemon Grass & Coconut Broth, Grilled Pineapple
Provençal
Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs & White Wine
Paella
Shrimp, Little Necks, Crawfish, Chorizo, Chicken & Rice in a Saffron Crab Broth
Bouillabaisse
Shrimp & Lobster Saffron Tomato Crab Broth
Montrachet
White Wine, Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers
Waterzooi Mussels
Smoked Salmon, Creamy Tarragon ChampagneBroth
Creole
Chipotle Barbecue, Roasted Corn, Crispy Crawfish Tails
FarmhouseAle
North Country Smoked Bacon, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Farmhouse AleBroth
Lucifer
Spicy Buffalo Style, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Celery & Carrots
Fondue Moules
Fontina, Leeks, Beerand Belgian Farmer's Ham
Favoris De Maison
Steak Au Poivre
Sliced Bavette Steak, Cracked Pepper, Cog nac, Mustard Cream, Frites
Zalm
Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon, Black Beluga Lentils, Endive & Haricot Vert Salad, Chipotle Tomato Vinaigrette
Lobster Frites
Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Maine Lobster, Watercress Salad, Frites
Waterzooi Entree
Pan Roast of Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Little Neck Clams, Mussels, Baby Yukon Golds, Sweet Corn, Creamy Tarragon Broth
Fish & Chips
Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade, MaltVinegar
Burgers
The Wellington Burger
USDA Prime Beef, Truffled Mushrooms Sautéed in Foie Gras Mousse, Fontina, Watercress, & Toasted Brioche.
Bistro Burger
Fourme d'ambert, double smoked bacon, beef steak tomato, arugula, and cognac Dijonnaise. Served on toasted brioche with frites and mayonnaise.
Brunch Burger
Thick Cut Bacon, Sunny-Side Egg, American Cheese. Served with Frites
Sides
Frites & Mayo
Bourbon Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Truffle Parmesan Frites and Mayo
Forest Mushrooms
Haricot Verts and Baby Carrots
Shellfish
Jumbo Shrimpcocktail
DuvelCocktailSauce
Crabcocktail
Cognacdijonnaise
LobsterCocktail
Drawn Butter, DuvelCocktail Sauce
Dessert
Warm Cinnamon Nutella Beignets
Gelato/Sorbetto
Choose Up to 2 Flavors
The Ridiculous Belgian Triple Chocolate Cake
Whipped Belgian Chocolate Mousse
Butter Almond Cookie Crumble, Caramel
Brussels Waffle "Gaufres de Bruxelles"
Brussels Waffles & Fresh Whipped Cream
Stroopwafel Cheesecake
Butter Almond Cookie Crumble, Caramel
Les Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Roasted Sliced Sirloin, Caramelized Onions, Melted Fontina, Garlic Baguette
Montauk Style Lobster Roll
Montauk Style, Butter Grilled Bun, Rosemary Parmesan Frites
Warm Ardennes Ham & Gruyere
Mustard, toasted baguette
Smoked Salmon
Hot house cucumbers, red onion, lemon dill & caper cream cheese. Warm baguette
Avocado Toast
Crispy Fried Eggs, Rustic Bread, Avocado, Lemon Scented Arugula, Pommes Frites
Seared Ahi Tuna BLT
Black Pepper Bacon, Beefsteak Tomato, Arugula, Lemon Caper Aioli, Ciabatta
Starters
Truffled Lobster Mac and Cheese
Spicy Ahi Tuna Tarare
Chive Creme Fraiche, Chilled Sherry Soy Broth
Toasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Grilled andouille sausage, fresh peas and montrachet goat cheese, and rosemary cream.
Octopus A La Plancha
Chickpea Puree, Baby Tomatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, Crispy Capers, Spicy Romesco Sauce
Lobster Bisque
Pernod Creme Fraiche and Chives
Fried Calamari
Burrata Mozzarella
Roasted Butternut Squash, Figs, Spiced Pecans, EVOO
Lobster Croquettes
With Belgian vegetable slaw and lobster aioli.
Escargot de Bourguignon
Salads
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Arugula, Endive, Sun-Dried Cherries, Toasted Walnuts, Fig Balsamic
Market Greens Salad
Field Greens, Fourme D'Ambert, Cipollinis, Candied Pecans, Shaved Pears, Creamy Horseradish Dressing
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad
With Watercress, Avocado, Crispy Onions, Shaved Fennel, and Citrus Vinaigrette.
Smoked Salmon Caesar
Chopped Hearts of Romaine , Baby Tomatoes, Avocado, Brioche Croutons, Lemon Herb Caesar Dressing
Mussel Pots 2lbs of Mussels Served With Frites & Mayo
Homard
Creamy Lobster Sauce & Scallions
Oreganato
Lemon, White Wine & Toasted Breadcrumbs
Provençal
Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Fresh Herbs & White Wine
Thai
Spicy Lemon Grass & Coconut Broth, Grilled Pineapple
Bouillabaisse
Shrimp & Lobster Saffron Tomato Crab Broth
Calabrian
Spicy Mediterranean Marinara
Paella
Shrimp, Little Necks, Crawfish, Chorizo, Chicken & Rice in a Saffron Crab Broth
FarmhouseAle
North Country Smoked Bacon, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Farmhouse AleBroth
Paella
Shrimp, Little Necks, Crawfish, Chorizo, Chicken & Rice In A Saffron Broth
Waterzooi Mussels
Smoked Salmon, Creamy Tarragon ChampagneBroth
Fondue Moules
Fontina, Leeks, Beerand Belgian Farmer's Ham
Creole
Chipotle BBQ, Roasted Corn & Crispy Crawfish
Lucifer
Spicy Buffalo Style, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Celery & Carrots
Montrachet
White Wine, Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers
Fondue Moules
North Country Smoked Bacon, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Farmhouse Ale Broth
Creole
Chipotle Barbecue, Roasted Corn, Crispy Crawfish Tails
Burgers & Sandwiches
Bistro Burger
Fourme d'ambert, double smoked bacon, beef steak tomato, arugula, and cognac Dijonnaise. Served on toasted brioche with frites and mayonnaise.
The Wellington Burger
USDA Prime Beef, Truffled Mushrooms Sautéed in Foie Gras Mousse, Fontina, Watercress, & Toasted Brioche.
Lobster Roll - Montauk Style
Butter Grilled Bun, Rosemary Parmesan Frites
Favoris De Maison
Steak Au Poivre
Sliced Bavette Steak, Cracked Pepper, Cog nac, Mustard Cream, Frites
Sole
Lemon Herb Baked, Truffle Butter Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Crispy Caper Beurre Blanc
Montauk Style Lobster Roll
Montauk Style, Butter Grilled Bun, Rosemary Parmesan Frites
Lobster Frites
Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Maine Lobster, Watercress Salad, Frites
Sole
Lemon Herb Baked, Truffle Butter Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach, Crispy Caper Beurre Blanc
Filet Mignon
Fourme D'Ambert Crusted, Sautéed Spinach, Pommes Puree, Demi
Steak Frites
Certified Angus N.Y. Strip, Garlic Herp Butter, Truffle Watercress, Pomme Frites
Fra Diavlo Pasta
Black Linguine, Jumbo Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Little Neck Clams
Waterzooi Entree
Pan Roast of Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp, Little Neck Clams, Mussels, Baby Yukon Golds, Sweet Corn, Creamy Tarragon Broth
Zalm
Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon, Black Beluga Lentils, Endive & Haricot Vert Salad, Chipotle Tomato Vinaigrette
Jumbo Shrimp
Haricot Verts, Jasmine Rice, Thai Coconut Sauce
Bronzed Sea Scallops
CAULIFLOWER, BACON ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CRISPY CAPER LEMON BROWN BUTTER
Kip (Chicken)
Rotisserie Roasted All Natural Chicken, North Country Bacon Brussel Sprouts, Pommes Puree, Natural Pan Jus
Kip
Rotisserie Roasted All Natural Chicken, North Country Bacon Brussel Sprouts, Pommes Puree, Natural Pan Jus
Fra Diavlo
Black Linguini, Jumbo, Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Little Neck Clams
Sides
Frites & Mayo
Bourbon Bacon Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Truffle Parmesan Frites and Mayo
Forest Mushrooms
Haricot Verts and Baby Carrots
Kid's Menu
Kid's Chicken Fingers & Frites
Kid's Mac & Cheese
Kid's Pasta with Butter & Parmesan
Kid's Sliced Sirloin & Frites
Dessert
Warm Cinnamon Nutella Beignets
Gelato/Sorbetto
Choose Up to 2 Flavors
The Ridiculous Belgian Triple Chocolate Cake
Whipped Belgian Chocolate Mousse
Butter Almond Cookie Crumble, Caramel
Brussels Waffle "Gaufres de Bruxelles"
Brussels Waffles & Fresh Whipped Cream
Stroopwafel Cheesecake
Butter Almond Cookie Crumble, Caramel
Shellfish
Jumbo Shrimpcocktail
DuvelCocktailSauce
Crabcocktail
Cognacdijonnaise
LobsterCocktail
Drawn Butter, DuvelCocktail Sauce
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Recent Reviews
Waterzooi never disappoints. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable. They make your experience there even better. The food is always fresh and flavorable. I go every year to celebrate a birthday and never leave there hungry!!! I would highly recommend coming here and enjoying the food, drinks and ambiance!!
July 2025
Loud, quality of food and service just okay. Definitely gone down hill in all areas since our last dinner a few years ago. Sad since it is a unique restaurant. Salty fries dry bread and low quality mussels that were small and stringy. Will not return.
July 2025
Made a last minute reservation for my daughter & I. Service was friendly. We shared a pot of mussels. We ordered the Oreganata but I'm not sure if we were brought the Provençal. The broth was definitely tomato based with herbs but the top had the oreganata breadcrumbs. So we were a little disappointed. Dessert was amazing..shared the special - S'mores molten cake. Main dining room is very noisy due to acoustics and design of space but we didn't mind. Suggest...
July 2025
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