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Captain Bill's, Bay Shore, NY

Captain Bill's

4.8 (2082)
$31 to $50
Seafood
122 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Treat those you love to casual, yet elegant waterfront dining on the Great South Bay at Captain Bill's, where you can savor the spectacular sunset over the water while enjoying a fresh daily selection of clams, oysters and fresh local fish along with live Maine lobsters from our lobster tank. We also specialize in premium aged steaks and prime rib, prepared just the way you like it.

If you are looking for a lighter bite, join us in our bar where we offer a menu featuring baby lamb chops, shrimp quesadillas and the best burger in town. Wind down the work week on Friday's happy hour with discounted house drinks, domestic beer and wine(Happy Hour Tues-Fri, 4-7). Every Sunday, Captain Bill's presents one of Long Islands premier brunch buffets. Featuring unlimited Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Champagne as well as an extensive buffet. Bring your friends and family for a wonderful Sunday Brunch by the harbor.

(Deck and Window tables will be accommodated on a first come first serve basis)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kevin McClellan
  • Catering
    Whether you are entertaining 30 guests or 250 guests, Captain Bill's has a beautiful waterfront room to suit your needs. From small intimate occasions in our restaurant to small and medium parties in our Topside, Waterview and Harborview rooms to larger parties and weddings in our Bayview House, we will ensure that your event is unique and memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    Serene water views.
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Shore
  • Cross street
    Montauk Highway
  • Parking details
    Captain Bill's provides valet parking free of charge on most weekends for our guests. We are handicap accessible with ample parking.
  • Public transit
    Captain Bill's is a short trip from the Bay Shore train station.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,082 people are saying

Captain Bill's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Seafood

  • Suffolk

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Captain Bill's offers a delightful waterfront dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." It's known for its extensive menu featuring seafood and steaks, and a popular brunch buffet with "unlimited bloody Mary's and mimosas." Guests praise the "professional and attentive" staff, with many noting the "beautiful" water views and vibrant atmosphere.

2,082 Reviews
  1. Debbie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always yummy! The place was hopping last night and despite that service was great! Restaurant week menu offered a lot of great options!

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  2. Lillian

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice selections for a restaurant week lunch. Lovely ambience. We had the fried calamari, baked clams, and the salmon dish. Everything was delicious. We followed with the dessert of Keylime pie. That was excellent also. Service was friendly, professional, and efficient. Altogether a lovely afternoon.

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  3. Lillian

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere with beautiful view of the bay and the boats. Delicious food and attentive, efficient service.
    Captain Bill'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Lillian!

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  4. Kallie

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent, the food was excellent, and my husband had a great birthday lunch

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  5. Steven

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect food, perfect service, perfect company! Always our go to since 1976.
    Captain Bill'sResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Steven! We appreciate the kind words and hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Virginia VIP

    Jacksonville9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, especially the oysters! Decor outdated and could definitely use a refresh. Service was very good.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on April 21, 2025
    We look forward to seeing you back again soon for another great experience!

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  7. Kelly

    New York City32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Good Friday, and my husband was in the mood for lobster. His meal was fine, no complaints. . My dinner consisted of oysters Rockefeller, which honestly had no taste and my stuffed shrimp, they tasted OK, but it came out sort of cold. Your potato and string bean zucchini dish that came with it was bland And no taste. The waitress was ok, by the time she got back to us wasn’t going to complain about cold food. Espresso martini was probably the highlight of my meal. Not rushing back.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on April 21, 2025
    We appreciate your feedback about your recent visit, as it's important to us that everyone has a 5-star experience. We hope you'll come back and give us another try soon.

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  8. Nicholas VIP

    New York City251 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu with lots of items to choose from. Great service. On the waterfront. Certainly one of the best seafood places on Long Island.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on April 21, 2025
    We appreciate the great review and we can't wait to see you back again soon!

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  9. Melissa

    Upstate NY2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have gone every year since we got married there 12 years ago ( except Covid 2020) we are never disappointed
    Captain Bill'sResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for being a loyal customer - We appreciate you!

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  10. Terry

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch based a a friends recomendation and Open Table reviews. What a lovely meal with my wife. Restaurantt was bright and clean and we scored a table looking out onto marina. The $24.95 lunch prix fix menu had various choices. included app and entree. service was excellent by competent staff. Will return for dinner expecting same level of service
    Captain Bill'sResponded on April 21, 2025
    We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and we look forward to seeing you back again soon!

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FAQs

Captain Bill's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (631) 665-6262.

Captain Bill's is rated 4.8 stars by 2082 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 25 times today
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122 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Montauk Highway
  • Neighborhood
    Bay Shore
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Captain Bill's provides valet parking free of charge on most weekends for our guests. We are handicap accessible with ample parking.
  • Public transit
    Captain Bill's is a short trip from the Bay Shore train station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kevin McClellan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Whether you are entertaining 30 guests or 250 guests, Captain Bill's has a beautiful waterfront room to suit your needs. From small intimate occasions in our restaurant to small and medium parties in our Topside, Waterview and Harborview rooms to larger parties and weddings in our Bayview House, we will ensure that your event is unique and memorable.
  • Private party facilities
    Serene water views.
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