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Captain Bill's, Bay Shore, NY

Captain Bill's

4.6
4.6
2017 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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)

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (631) 665-6262
  • 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 2,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Suffolk

    Great for scenic views

  • Suffolk

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Captain Bill's offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," a "fantastic location," and "wonderful" service. Guests rave about the seafood, particularly the broiled seafood platter and brunch offerings. The "beautiful water views" enhance the ambiance, making it perfect for special occasions. Regulars appreciate the "consistent" quality and recommend it highly.

2,017 Reviews
  1. Charles

    New York City

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in the area. Excellent menu with many selections. The presentation was impeccable. Definitely a must go to. Great value. Staff from the hosts, servers & valet top notch.
    Captain Bill'sResponded 2 days ago
    We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with us! Come back and see us again soon!

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  2. Lauretta

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service always enjoy the view, broiled fisherman platter is always great!
    Captain Bill'sResponded 2 days ago
    We love to hear it! Come back and see us again soon!

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  3. Susan

    New York City

    66 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Prime rib very good onion soup was vold had to send back and wait for it .

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  4. Marty

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always predictable good food and friendly service.
    Captain Bill'sResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you so much for dining with us, Marty!

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  5. Merry

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good meal. The burrata was wonderful. My cedar plank salmon was perfect. Nice gluten free options.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on November 18, 2024
    We couldn't be happier to hear about your great experience and look forward to hosting you again soon!

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  6. Nadine

    Poconos

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The filet mignon is delicious! Service and drinks are good. One of our favorite restaurants.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on November 18, 2024
    We love to hear it, Nadine! Come back and see us again soon!

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  7. Richard

    Caribbean

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m not a fan of buffets, but this is the only one I go to that I like the food is always good and the service was excellent
    Captain Bill'sResponded on November 4, 2024
    We love to hear it, Richard! Come back and see us again soon!

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  8. Dawn

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Back again for restaurant week. Food and service always good. Very busy, was a Saturday night. We enjoyed grouper and salmon for our entrees. Desert was sweet as always.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on November 4, 2024
    We're so glad to hear you had another great experience with us!

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  9. Albert

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the 2 course lunch. The food was delicious. It was our first time here. The location was great, too.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on November 4, 2024
    We look forward to seeing you again soon for another 5-star experience!

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  10. Christine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love Captain Bills, but we wouldn't go again during restaurant week. We felt rushed and we weren't asked if we would like coffee with dessert.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on November 11, 2024
    We appreciate your feedback and hope to see 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 4.6 stars by 2017 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Captain Bill's

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
    (631) 665-6262
  • 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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