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A photo of KISEKI Sushi Hibachi & Lounge restaurant
1. KISEKI Sushi Hibachi & Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(51)
Price: Moderate
• Hibachi • Bay Shore
Booked 7 times today
This advanced version of sushi & hibachi all you can eat offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional sushi with table hibachi grilling. Customers can choose from a variety of fresh sushi appetizer, sushi, sushi roll, sushi special roll and kitchen teriyaki, tempura other Japanese dishes in the all you can eat, then enjoy the interactive cooking process on the table hibachi grill, skillfully performed by professional chefs. This dining concept seamlessly blends traditional sushi culture with modern cooking techniques, providing customers with a diverse range of flavorful options. The interactive and engaging nature of this dining experience, coupled with the assurance of fresh and high-quality ingredients, sets it apart.
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2. The Lakehouse
4.7
Exceptional(3266)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bay Shore
Booked 62 times today
Since 2006, The LakeHouse restaurant has been the jewel of Bay Shore, NY. In the summer of 2016, owners Eileen & Matthew Connors and Jay Gut moved locations to a brand new dockside treasure. With stunning views and multiple fireplaces, comfortable seating for 100+ guests, two lounge areas, deck overlooking the Great South Bay, and both an indoor tavern room and a waterfront bar, The Lakehouse is touted by many as “one of the best restaurants on Long Island.” At night, the deck is illuminated, as is the waterfront lounge area where guests can congregate for after-dinner cocktails. This New American fine dining experience is not to be missed. The Lakehouse can now be reached by boat as well, as guest dockage is available at the new gorgeous bayside locale.*Please note that we not take reservations for particular tables & we cannot promise a particular area or table.
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3. Tellers: An American Chophouse
4.7
Exceptional(5810)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Islip
Booked 29 times today
Tellers is not just a Chophouse, it’s an institution. Born in 1999 out of an old bank, Tellers’ 25-foot-high ceilings and windows visually delight guests from the moment they enter our Main Dining Room, with the original Mosler Vault serving at the heart of our restaurant. Our exceptional culinary team constructs progressive takes on the classics, while allowing the traditional Chophouse fare to take center stage, with USDA PRIME, 35-day dry-aged beef as our cornerstone. The Gold Bar pays homage to the unforgettable bars of years past, offering a world class beverage program.Tellers Chophouse also offers private events here and at Tellers Next Door, a dedicated private space. Tellers Next Door also hosts holiday events throughout the year. Please visit us online to learn more and join us.Sophisticated elegance, experienced and seamless service, and renowned cuisine. Tellers – An American Chophouse.Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome.
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4. Whalers
4.7
Exceptional(1375)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Bay Shore
Booked 26 times today
We’re so excited to bring Whalers to Bay Shore and share our love of amazing food and great drinks with the community. Our menu is modern American cuisine, so you’ll find the classics that you’re used to but with our own little spin. In addition to our casual dining and nightlife, we also offer full catering services. With huge windows and views of the Great South Bay, Whalers will be the perfect location to host your next event!We will do our best to accommodate your requests, but we cannot guarantee where you will be seated. Additionally, reservations are unavailable for dockside dining, as outdoor tables are first come first serve.Whalers is modern and fresh with a nod to what it’s like growing up on the Great South Bay. Located right in the middle of the action down on Maple Ave, we are looking forward to getting customers who live locally, but also those who are heading over to Fire Island. We look forward to serving you!
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5. Fatfish On The Water
4.8
Exceptional(133)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bay Shore
Booked 60 times today
Overlooking Long Island’s gorgeous Great South Bay, Fatfish is a lively Mediterranean-inspired seafood destination. Offering panoramic bay views from the outdoor patio seating, live music at the outside bar & a cozy wine bar facing the canal. The menu celebrates the rich flavors of the ocean along with favorites from the land including steaks and pork chops, paired with an innovative tapas selection. Indulge in the signature seafood dishes from tender lobster, buttery scallops, or flavorful whole fish. Wine lovers can peruse our worldly selection of reserves, along with 25 local and international varieties available by the glass.
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6. Captain Bill's
4.8
Exceptional(2107)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bay Shore
Booked 22 times today
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)
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7. Primi Italian Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(1528)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • West Islip
Booked 12 times today
Primi Italian Steakhouse, located on the South Shore of Long Island, has authentic Italian fare coupled with dry-aged prime steaks. Primi has been one of the leading restaurants to not only dine, but host an intimate and most delicious event! You may dine upstairs in our private room featuring a fireplace and long tables for an intimate affair; in our main dining room under the chandeliers with a speakeasy vibe and retro art design; or in front of our brick fireplace in the Lounge for a more relaxed feel and stimulating atmosphere, and lastly our outdoor Patio.      Our 18 seated Gally Bar is filled with the finest liquors, 2 flat screen t.v.'s, and our Wine Cases showcase and house some of the best wines in the World, along with all your favorites!  Guest favorites are our specialty...dry-aged steaks and classic Italian dishes!    
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8. Nicky's on the Bay
new
3.9
Excellent(9)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bay Shore
Booked 41 times today
Welcome to Nicky’s on the Bay — a top-rated waterfront restaurant in Bay Shore, NY, known for fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and stunning views of the Great South Bay. For over a decade, we’ve been Long Island’s go-to seasonal destination for dockside dining and unforgettable sunsets. Whether you arrive by car or pull up by boat, you're always welcome at Nicky’s — where every seat comes with a view.
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9. Bella Vie
4.8
Exceptional(577)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bay Shore
Booked 1 time today
An Award Winning Romantic Italian French waterfront restaurant nestled in the heart of Bay Shore.
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10. Argyle Grill & Tavern
4.9
Exceptional(62)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Babylon
Booked 5 times today
Executive Chef: Chris WeissLocated in the heart of Babylon Village

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  • Michael
    New York City •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Chef matt is amazing, would love to meet him.
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    The LakehousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bay Shore
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    4.7
  • Alison
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were immediately taken to our table, had our drink orders, taken and bread, and Olive brought to the table. We had friends from out of town who wanted seafood, and your restaurant was the first we thought of. Thank goodness we did, they loved it as did we. Our waiter was very attentive, and we all had a very good time and an excellent meal.
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    Fatfish On The WaterPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bay Shore
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    4.8
  • Jerry
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We ordered the filet steak, and the rib steak on the bone as well as the side order of shrimp and all and all it was delicious . we will return our waitress was very nice she explained the difference in steaks which made it easy to choose the right one thank you
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    Tellers: An American ChophousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Islip
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    4.7
  • Denise
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Whalers never disappoints! Drinks were great. I had the special Margarita which was delicious so I had two! We got the Feta appetizer. Great to have an appetizer that is something different and not fried. We all shared it and everyone loved it. I ordered the Shrimp Parpedella and it was flavorful with plenty shrimp. I couldn't finish it so I had it for lunch. Sitting outside is so welcome after the winter. This is one of my favorite restaurants.
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    WhalersPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bay Shore
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    4.7
  • Maria
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 26, 2025
    Great food and service. Highly recommended - food is delicious and our party tried a lot of- most appetisers, rolls and hibachi, great cocktails too.
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    KISEKI Sushi Hibachi & LoungePrice: Moderate• Hibachi• Bay Shore
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    4.8

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