Where are the best seafood restaurants?

Some of the best seafood restaurants on Long Island include Jordan Lobster Farms in Island Park, Claudio’s in Greenport, PJ Lobster House in Port Jefferson, Inlet Seafood Restaurant in Montauk, Southold Fish Market in Southold, and Bigelow’s New England Fried Clams in Rockville Centre. Long Island’s seafood scene ranges from traditional clam bars and fish markets to raw bars, lobster restaurants, dockside eateries, and upscale waterfront dining.

For a much larger selection, use our interactive Long Island Seafood Restaurants Guide. The map lets you explore seafood restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk counties and narrow the choices by restaurant type, waterfront setting, fish-market availability, county, and region.

In Short

There is no single seafood restaurant that is best for every diner. Jordan Lobster Farms and PJ Lobster House are strong choices for lobster and seafood-market dining, Bigelow’s is known for classic fried clams and casual seafood, Claudio’s combines seafood with the Greenport waterfront, and Inlet Seafood Restaurant offers seafood and sushi overlooking Montauk Harbor. Visitors looking for additional choices should browse the complete seafood restaurant map.

Where Are the Best Seafood Restaurants on Long Island?

The answer depends largely on the type of seafood experience you want. Long Island has casual clam bars serving fried clams, chowder and lobster rolls, fish-market kitchens where customers can eat prepared seafood and purchase fresh fish to take home, raw bars specializing in oysters and shellfish, and full-service restaurants overlooking bays, harbors, rivers and marinas.

The South Shore has major seafood dining areas around Freeport, Island Park, Bay Shore and Patchogue. The North Shore offers restaurants near Port Washington, Huntington, Port Jefferson and other waterfront communities. Farther east, the North Fork, South Fork, Hamptons and Montauk are particularly associated with seasonal seafood dining and coastal day trips.

What Kind of Seafood Experience Are You Looking For?

Lobster and seafood markets: Jordan Lobster Farms, PJ Lobster House and Southold Fish Market combine prepared seafood with fish-market operations, making them useful for both dining and purchasing seafood to prepare at home.

Clam bars and casual seafood: Long Island has a long tradition of clam bars, seafood counters and roadside restaurants serving fried clams, lobster rolls, chowder, fish and chips, steamers, mussels and seafood platters.

Waterfront seafood: Many restaurants combine seafood with views of Long Island Sound, the Atlantic Ocean, Peconic Bay, Great South Bay and the Island’s numerous harbors, rivers and marinas. Waterfront and outdoor dining can be highly seasonal, particularly on the East End.

Raw bars and upscale seafood: Diners looking for oysters, fresh fish, lobster, sushi, cocktails and more formal table service will find numerous choices from western Nassau County through the North Fork, Hamptons and Montauk.

Use the Seafood Restaurants on Long Island interactive map to compare these different dining styles and find restaurants in the part of Long Island you plan to visit.

What Seafood Is Long Island Known For?

Seafood menus across Long Island commonly include oysters, littleneck and cherrystone clams, lobster, scallops, fluke, striped bass, black sea bass, bluefish, mussels, shrimp, crab and squid. Lobster rolls, fried clams, clam chowder, baked clams, raw oysters and fresh fish are particularly common at seafood-focused restaurants.

Not everything served at a Long Island seafood restaurant is necessarily caught locally. Availability varies with season, fishing regulations, weather, market conditions and supply. Diners specifically interested in locally harvested seafood should ask where the day’s fish, oysters, clams or other shellfish were sourced.

Find Seafood Restaurants Near You

Rather than limiting your search to a short list of recommendations, explore the Long Island Seafood Restaurants Guide. Our interactive map includes seafood destinations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties and can help you find clam bars, lobster restaurants, fish-market kitchens, raw bars, waterfront restaurants and more.

You can also explore our Long Island Waterfront Restaurants Guide for additional places where the setting and water views are an important part of the dining experience.

Question	Quick Answer
Where can I find seafood restaurants on Long Island?	View the interactive Seafood Restaurants Guide
Major seafood areas	South Shore, North Shore, North Fork, Hamptons and Montauk
Popular dining styles	Clam bars, lobster restaurants, fish-market kitchens, raw bars and waterfront restaurants
Popular seafood	Lobster rolls, clams, oysters, fresh fish, scallops, shrimp, crab and chowder
Looking specifically for waterfront dining?	Explore Waterfront Restaurants on Long Island

From old-fashioned clam bars and fish markets to polished restaurants overlooking Long Island’s harbors and bays, seafood remains an important part of the Island’s coastal dining culture. Start with our interactive seafood restaurant map to compare locations, dining styles and waterfront options and find the seafood experience that best fits your trip.