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Fatfish On The Water
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(131)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.Captain Bill's
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(2,102)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)
Salt and Barrel
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,734)An authentic oyster bar with an urban vibe and vintage soul. Serving classic cocktails, craft taps, and coastal fare with a rotating selection of east/west coast oysters daily.The Lakehouse
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(3,258)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.
Whalers
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(1,374)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!Bella Vie
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(576)An Award Winning Romantic Italian French waterfront restaurant nestled in the heart of Bay Shore.
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- DDanielNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoMy favorite “go to” place in bay shore for a meal that is awesome quality and quantity ALWAYS…. Never had a bad or subpar experience yet, since they opened. Love it.More infoButera's Restaurant of Bay ShorePrice: Moderate• Italian• Bay Shore•4.8
- NNicoleVIPNew York City •36 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoPecado never disappoints. My sangria was strong and good. The service was excellent. The guacamole is always good. They make their own Chips which are amazing. The birria tacos are easily our favorite thing on the menu. The tres leches cake was great too. Milky just as it should be. Amazing dining experience.More infoPecado MexicanPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Mexican• Bay Shore•4.6
- DDavidNew York City •5 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoFood was mostly excellent, the cod was ok. Services was top notchMore infoRoadtripPrice: Expensive• American• Bay Shore•4.4
- BBarbaraVIPOrlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoVincent our waiter is just the best ! Service Knowledge of the menu amazing Just a overall genuine and attentive waiterMore infoSalt and BarrelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Bay Shore•4.7
- IIvanVIPNew York City •16 reviews4.0Dined on May 17, 2025We love ita but we’re surprised to see the menu changed quite a bit. As a vegetarian my options were more limited but the food was still excellent.More infoITA KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Bay Shore•4.4
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