1. Louie's Oyster Bar and Grille
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Port Washington
(516) 883-4242
This elegant seafood restaurant on Manhasset Bay has been in business since 1905. From clams and oysters on the half shell to crispy calamari, from orange-and-dill glazed salmon to citrus soy glazed tuna, the extensive menu continues to please seafood lovers. Ask for a seat near the large windows for a lovely view of the harbor.
See also my Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille Restaurant Review.
2. Mill Pond House
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Centerport
(631) 261-7663
This fine restaurant serves fresh seafood in a romantic atmosphere. Enjoy your food by soft candlelight as you look out over Mill Pond and watch the swans swimming by. Choose from the large sushi menu, raw bar or entrees like almond crusted filet of sole, organic salmon filet, or shrimp scampi with baby artichokes.
Read a longer Mill Pond House restaurant review.
3. E.B. Elliot's
23 Woodcleft AvenueFreeport
(516) 378-8776
This elegant restaurant on Freeport's Nautical Mile is open year-round, seven days a week. Calling itself the place "where the land meets the sea," E.B. Elliot's serves up a variety of excellent seafood, from fish & chips to their broiled seafood combo of cod, shrimp and baked clams topped with garlic butter. They also serve steaks and poultry. The lively crowd enjoys open mic nights, karaoke, and the restaurant's ample bar.
4. The Steam Room
4 East BroadwayPort Jefferson
(631) 928-6690
Come to this casual family restaurant for lunch and dinner, with a view of Port Jefferson Harbor as a bonus. Enjoy clams, scallops, lobsters, chowder and much more. In warmer weather, visitors can enjoy their meals on the seaside deck. In addition, there's live entertainment all summer long. Go to Steam Room Restaurant for schedules and show times.
5. Orient by the Sea Restaurant
40200 Main RoadOrient
(631) 323-2424
Stop by this casual eatery for stuffed flounder, lobster tails and more. Or just drop in for drinks at the bar overlooking the marina at Gardiner's Bay.
6. Limani
Photo © Limani restaurant
Roslyn
(516) 869-8989
This upscale Greek restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and gourmet Greek appetizers and desserts. One of their experts will walk you over to the displayed fish and other seafood to help you choose your meal. The elegant, spacious restaurant offers tempting appetizers made from mouthwatering vegetables and Greek cheese prepared in the Mediterranean style. Greek and international wines are served with meals. Reservations highly recommended.
See also Limani restaurant review.
7. Bay & Main Restaurant and Lounge
300 Main StreetGreenport
(631) 477-1442
This eatery offers seafood including tuna, mussels, Maine crab cakes and much more in a casual atmosphere. In winter, the rustic stone fireplace keeps guests toasty warm. This North Fork restaurant serves an array of wines, beers and other drinks.
8. Fiddleheads American Fish House & Grill
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Oyster Bay
(516) 922-2999
Enjoy appetizers like the lumpfish crab cakes with a smoky chipotle aioli, or the ahi tuna tartare with avocado, coconut, and cilantro. Try one of their delicious entrees, including pan-blackened catfish with sautéed spinach and Creole mustard sauce, or the savory pasta with Gulf shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and goat cheese topped with a tangy
lemon-basil sauce.
9. Jolly Fisherman
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Roslyn
(516) 621-0055
Come to this elegant restaurant for appetizers like baked clams, steamers, and oysters fried or on the half shell. Entrees include lobster, crab, jumbo shrimp, macadamia nut-crusted salmon and more. Tuesday through Friday, they offer a complete dinner special for $24.95. This includes an appetizer like New England clam chowder, an entree like Atlantic salmon in a macadamia nut crust, and a dessert like chocolate mousse cake, plus your choice of coffee or tea.
See also my Jolly Fisherman & Steak House Restaurant Review.
10. The Cull House
Photo © The Cull House Restaurant
Sayville
(631) 563-1546
Start with appetizers like golden fried calamari, drizzled with a balsamic reduction, or Oysters Rockefeller. Then choose from entrees like sesame coated yellowfin tuna wth basmati rice, or the crabmeat stuffed shrimp.
