50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ocean Beach

“We had a very nice meal here back in October. Our server, Shannon, was outstanding and took excellent care of us. The location is fantastic, sitting right on the water and made for a very pleasant meal. We had the calamari appetizer (very good), the Sauteed Flounder, which was okay and not worth $40, and the Gourmet Burger. I thoroughly enjoyed the burger. Since we came over on our boat, we weren't drinking, but the bar area looked pretty cool. We will come back again.“

“Friendly accommodating staff. Beautiful water and sunset views. Food and service was great. The cocktails were even better.“

“On the advice of a friend who regularly visits Fire Island, our family of eight, including a four-year-old and an infant, had an amazing dinner experience at Albatross tonight. I was somewhat apprehensive because the restaurant's Google rating was lower than that of another restaurant where we had had a disappointing lunch the first day of our stay. So I wanted to write my five-star review as soon as possible.

Our positive experience began when we dropped by during the afternoon to get the hostess's advice on how to procure a table for eight people -- without a reservation! -- on a busy Saturday night. She told us that if we came before 6:00 they would probably be able to accommodate us.

This is exactly what happened. When we arrived we were immediately seated at a comfortable table near the window. The attentive waitstaff quickly took our drink orders and, shortly thereafter, our meal orders.

I was worried that our small children might become difficult while we ate two courses (starters and a main course). However, our server brought our starters quickly, and the main course soon after clearing our dishes from the first course. The timing was perfect!

The food was perfect, too. I enjoyed my New England clam chowder, one of the best versions I've tasted. The table shared top-notch oysters, steamers, fried calamari, and Buffalo wings. Our mains, which included grilled fish, linguine with white clam sauce, and penne with vodka source and grilled shrimp, were uniformly excellent, with quality ingredients and preparation. For example, the grilled broccoli that accompanied my barramundi was so flavorful that it transcended the norm for this standard vegetable.

With our meal we enjoyed a bottle of white wine at a fair price.

This review may sound too favorable to be true, but it accurately describes our experience. I recommend Albatross wholeheartedly.“

“My favorite place to go every summer! Thank you for a delicious lunch and terrific afternoon! Love Matthew’s Seafood House.“

“A very welcome addition to the Ocean Beach Restaurant and Bar scene. Appreciated. Great apps. Nice lunch and dinner menu. Couldn't be more central location, directly across from the ferry basin. Chow down and have a cocktail as you watch the ferries come and go. THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER FERRY!“

“The service was friendly, fast and efficient. We shared 2 types of oysters that were extremely fresh and very tasty. I opted for the soft shell crab sandwich and without a doubt the BEST I've ever had. This restaurant is a little far off from where I live BUT I, without a doubt, will be visiting again. My group and I were not disappointed!!!“

“Handicap accessible, the best wait staff!!!!! Delicious Food made by a long time chef. You should make a reservation now:)“

“Great cozy little place with the greatest staff and good food. It’s a must try“

“My Husband and I stumble across this place tonight and couldn’t be happier about it! From the moment we walked through the door on a busy Saturday night at 7:00pm we walk in simply based on a great name! The hostess Deanna was lovely and welcoming we were able to sit right away! The food was absolutely amazing and so were the drinks!! But the star of the show was the staff our waitress Emily was the best we have ever had! Just the right amount of attentive that we never looked for her and always felt taking care up. The busser also did an amazing job never a dirty plate on our table. We go out alot and I can’t remember the last time a restaurant covered it all flawlessly Service drinks and food. We have already texted friend excited to bring them here! Can’t wait to come back keep up the amazing work!“

“First time there tonight for a birthday dinner. WOW is an understatement. Sat outside with a beautiful sunset view. We had the short rib special, the sea bass and the swordfish entrees and they were delicious! The mussels in white sauce to start and the (clearly) homemade peanut butter and chocolate & carrot cake desserts were phenomenal. Our waitress Jaimie was the BEST-so sweet and welcoming-all of her recommendations from cocktails to entrees to dessert were spot on. We can’t wait to come back!“

“The food is delicious in large portions, waitress is attentive and knowledgeable, very nice atmosphere.“

“Nice spot. Quaint, good food, lovely staff… attended some great Sayville reunions here…. Really really wish you were open for lunch.“

“BEST TACOS ON THE NORTH SHORE. We stumbled into Ditch solely by chance and we are so happy we did. It’s a breath of fresh air for a rather stale Main Street in PJ. Very beachy vibes, feels more south shore LI than snobby north shore which is probably why I love it so much. The menu has a little bit of everything and everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. We ordered tacos, five different tacos so we could try a bit of everything. From the perfect corn tortilla to the pineapple toppings, everything was fresh and delicious. The owner Tracy came over to welcome us to his new spot and express his gratitude for giving the new spot a chance. Our server Brennan was working a busy lunch shift mostly solo and he still delivered a top notch experience. Very happy with our new discovery and we can’t wait to go back!“

“Delicious food, great service and enjoyable atmosphere. Would highly recommend this special gem“

“Let the outdoor dining begin @ the Harbor Crab! Delicious Mussels Fra Diavolo and Twin lobster tails. I hade the Watermelon Margarita definitely give it a try loved it perfect for this Sunny Sunday 😎☀️“

“Nice experience, I can say that this was a pleasurable experience!“

“Best lobster roll ever! The bartender confirmed what I already knew! ❤️You have a great staff! They believe in your restaurant and in your products! We will be back! 100/10 experience no seat is ever a bad seat at Kingstons ❤️“

“Outstanding food service and atmosphere. A must for Brightwaters locals!“

“Enjoy every time we go delicious“

“We had such a great time yesterday at the View. Food is delicious and came out in a timely manner. What we really enjoyed the most was the live music that was playing. The woman last night, I believe her name is Debbie Dee was phenomenal and we really enjoyed listening to it as we sat by the water. Highly recommend this restaurant for a date night, friends night out, or simply drive your boat right up and grab some food“

“Everything was wonderful! We had a lovely luncheon!“

“Awesome and the food very good“

“Cannot imagine rating The Shack poorly. Where do you think you are, the Waldorf?? Skilled bartenders pouring great drinks (rocket fuels with the actual correct ingredients, unlike other establishments on the island!) Fun environment with live music on the weekend. Just steps from the beach too! Nothing better on a hot beach day!“

“Very good [Original] Muy bueno“

“You will not find a restaurant on fire Island that is better. From the food, the host, the bartenders, the food aervers. Our waiter Ben is the best in the business. Makes you feel welcome, one of the best waiters I have had in any restaurant experience. If I could give 10 stars to this restaurant, I would.“

“Food is always delicious !“

“What a great spot!!! The vibe here is amazing and the service is fantastic! Taylor went above and beyond and provided service that is hard to come by these days! The food was fantastic and they had live music which was awesome! The owner was so nice and I would highly recommend checking out Buoy 35!“

“I threw a surprise 60th birthday party here over the weekend and it was wonderful. I am so glad I went with this location for the event. We had an indoor cocktail party, it was awesome. Gorgeous venue with a beautiful view. Kayla, Darlene and Vanessa worked the party and they were the best! Lots of my guests gave me compliments about the staff, on how pleasant and attentive they were. It is stressful to organize an event like this and they really put me at ease and made sure that not only my guests, but also I had a good time. To Elyse & Marybeth whom I booked with, and to the staff who worked the event, if you are reading this - Thank you all SO much! I can't wait to come back.“

“Deliciosa toda la comida 🥘 y muy buena atención 😋“

“When it came to choosing a venue for our wedding celebration, we were looking for a fun, laid-back space with amazing food/cocktails. Bayberry was the perfect choice for us. From the start, Melissa made the planning process seamless and genuinely enjoyable. The entire staff was beyond attentive, and our guests raved about the food (mini lobster rolls 🙌🙌). Thanks Bayberry for the best day 🩵🩵“

“There celebrating my sons bday AND for getting approved right before dinner by the town for his new coffee shop on Main St ... Cement Coffee Co!! So excited! Our server was a doll, everything was delicious & prepared perfectly! The complimentary celebratory espresso martinis were such a sweet gesture! Tellers did not disappoint, per usual!!“

“Servicio excelente, delicioso sabor de la comida“

“Never disappoints Great portions and staff Love the music and the atmosphere food comes out fast and hot love the decorations in the place overall a great experience“

“Great place to go with friends or significant other. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxing. The food is fresh and delicious. Great drink selection. The service is very good. If you have not tried Virgola, you need to go!!“

“It was my first time there. My parents have been there before and suggested we stop for a bite! We tried about five different slices! OMG....the deep dish with pepperoni was AMAZING!! I decided to order a whole tray and take it home! We stopped by around 2:30. They didn't have any table service, so you ordered and brought it to your table. We didn't wait long for our food. The service was friendly. We will be back!! YUMMMMM“

“I have severe allergies and my nephew suggested Claws. I have to say Chris and Frank were excellent in educating me and helping me and going out of their way for me. Their seafood is fresh and delicious. I actually drive further to go to them and pass other seafood stores on my way, but they are definitely worth a trip. All of the staff is accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly, and respectful.“

“My husband and I have been eating here pretty much once a week for almost 20 years. We usually get take out and create our own in home date night. By far the freshest and most delicious sushi we’ve ever had. Period. They keep the menu very clean, as opposed to other places we’ve tried where everything is caked in sauce and all just taste the same. You will not be disappointed.
Favorites: Alan roll, Peter roll (as for extra sauce on the side), Cooper roll (not on the menu but was on their old menu. You can still ask for it) and the deep impact.“

“Nice Seafood Resto by the waters.“

“Went this past week when they just opened up. The food, drinks and atmosphere was great. The staff is very nice. Will definitely be going back.“

“This place is home to whoever comes here. The food is home to whoever tastes it. This place is whole heartedly the best place on the island. Everything in one. This place makes the spirit and the soul happy.

Kid-friendliness: Family.“

“The staff is amazing and incredible ❤️😍 . The bathrooms as we all know is important it tells you about them . OMG 🤯 super clean WOW... Amazing and incredible came to mind. Staff is bilingual they speak Spanish and English very well I say. I let them think I was English . It was a amazing and incredible time .“

“What an amazing place this is!!The exterior of the building does not compare to how nice this place is inside!With a pool table inside to have fun while you wait… ! I like it????The pupusas delicious, very good ratio of food with the flour tortilla. Really good I recommend the Loroco with cheese. I just went to pick up, but was very impressed. Congratulations to the owners“

“The Food here is great! The egg rolls are perfect and not greasy. The Fried rice you can modify to eliminate things you don't want in it like corn & Peas, YAY! and this is the first restaurant where the wonton soup is not too salty, its great and you get a ton of wontons! Love tis Chinese Restaurant!“

“Awesome place, clean and customer friendly. The supermarket/restaurant has a variety of fresh fish which you can ask the staff to have them cook it for you. In my case, i asked them to cook the Dora fish which was very tasty. You can aslo ask for side dishes to go with it, i had fried plantains. The restaurant portion also had a variety of Latin dishes (Colombian, Peruvian etc) which are also fresh and so tasty. I had the black rice mixed with seafood (shrimp, calamari and pieces of fried fish)“

“My son took me here and I loved everything about the place. The people are friendly and helpful , the place is spotless and the prices are very reasonable. I order take out often , the chicken and steak are my favorite . I especially Love their green sauce. I like the fact that I’m getting quality food and there’s something for everyone. Definitely a hidden gem !!!!“

“Okay, 25+ years eating pizza at Victorio's! Yes that's right... Victorio's has some of the best Pizza around!
Yes their pizza is awesome; perfect balance of cheese and sauce, the crust is browned nicely and just the right thickness, and spiced perfectly too.
You'll be pleasantly pleased when you take your first bite!
Enjoy their pizza and so much more, and some really good special's too.“

“I’ve never been disappointed- always great food and great service 👍🏻“

“Great place. Thank you from the US Military Vet MC“

“For the most part, the food was good. The fried rice was strange. Not the color or contents I have ever had. DO NOT order online. Beyond menu raises the prices incredibly high (70 cents per egg roll, up to 4 dollars on a meal) Just call and order on the phone.“