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Captain Bill's, Bay Shore, NY

Captain Bill's

4.7
4.7
2025 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.captainbills.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    122 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706
  • 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

Menu

Appetizers

  • Baked Stuffed Clams

    minced clams, bacon, garlic, parmesan

    • cash$13.00
    • credit card$13.39

  • Fried Calamari

    cherry peppers, marinara

    • cash$16.00
    • credit card$16.48

  • Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

    corn relish, tartar sauce

    • cash$24.00
    • credit card $24.72

  • Shrimp & Crab Wontons

    Thai chili sauce

    • cash$16.00
    • credit card$16.48

  • Oysters Rockefeller

    spinach, pernod, cheese

    • cash$16.00
    • credit card$16.48

  • *Seared Tuna Carpaccio GF

    avocado, seaweed salad, tamari, wasabi

    • cash$16.00
    • credit card$16.48

  • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail GF

    horseradish cocktail sauce

    • cash$20.00
    • credit card$20.60

  • PEI Mussels

    toasted breadcrumbs, white wine, garlic and herbs

    • cash$14.00
    • credit card$14.42

  • *Grilled Baby Lamb Chops GF

    apricot chutney, crostini

    • cash$20.00
    • credit card$20.60

  • *Clams & Oysters on the Half Shell

    M/P

    • *Captain's Seafood Tower for Two GF

      chilled lobster, jumbo shrimp, clams and oysters, seared tuna carpaccio, trio of sauces

      • cash$62.00
      • credit card$63.86

    Soups

    • Lobster Bisque

      sherry, lobster

      • cash$12.00
      • credit card$12.36

    • Seasonal Clam Chowder

      • cash$10.00
      • credit card$10.30

    • French Onion Soup Au Gratin

      gruyere, swiss, mozzarella, crispy onions

      • cash$12.00
      • credit card$12.36

    Sandwiches

    • Gulf Shrimp Sandwich

      louie dressing, tomato, lettuce

      • cash$25.00
      • credit card$25.75

    • Blackened Grouper Sandwich

      lettuce, tomato, pickle

      • cash$19.00
      • credit card$19.57

    • Roast Prime Rib French Dip

      provolone, mushrooms, onions, au jus

      • cash$20.00
      • credit card$20.60

    • Fried Flounder Sandwich

      tartar, lettuce, tomato, pickle

      • cash$19.00
      • credit card$19.57

    • *Black Angus Burger

      cheddar, bacon, crispy onions

      • cash$20.00
      • credit card$20.60

    • Vegetable Caprese Sandwich

      fresh mozzarella, basil, aioli, ciabatta

      • cash`$17.00
      • credit card$17.51

    • All sandwiches served with fries

      Salads

      • Maine Lobster Salad GF

        mixed greens, tomato, hard boiled egg

        • cash$42.00
        • credit card$43.26

      • Mixed Greens Garden Salad GF

        creamy garlic dressing

        • cash$11.00
        • credit card$11.33

      • Belgian Endive Gorgonzola Salad GF

        walnuts, pears, balsamic vinaigrette

        • cash$14.00
        • credit card$14.42

      • Chopped Wedge Salad GF

        iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, gorgonzola, vinaigrette

        • cash$14.00
        • credit card$14.42

      • Caesar Salad

        romaine, caesar dressing, garlic croutons, parmesan crisps

        • cash$12.00
        • credit card$12.36

      • Add Grilled or Blackened: scallops, salmon, or jumbo shrimp +14/14.42 | chicken +7/7.21

        Entrees

        • Grilled Atlantic Salmon GF

          shiitake mushroom, tamari ginger sauce

          • cash$24.00
          • credit card$24.72

        • Sautéed LI Flounder

          bacon crumble, lemon, brown butter

          • cash$25.00
          • credit card$25.75

        • Linguini with Shrimp

          olive oil, garlic, tomato, basil

          • cash$25.00
          • credit card$25.75

        • Jumbo Fried Shrimp (4)

          summer slaw, crispy fries, tartar

          • cash$24.00
          • credit card$24.72

        • Broiled Seafood Platter

          scallops, shrimp, flounder, baked clams

          • cash$35.00
          • credit card$36.05

        • Chicken Milanese GF

          breaded chicken, burrata, with tricolor tomatoes, arugula, basil pesto

          • cash$24.00
          • credit card$24.72

        • *Filet Mignon

          6oz. crispy onions, gorgonzola, merlot sauce

          • cash$32.00
          • credit card$32.96

        • add a 7oz lobster tail with drawn butter +29/29.87

          • Fresh Maine Lobster M/P

            Steamed or Broiled (Stuffed with Maryland Lump Crabmeat +20

            • Ask your server about our Fresh Lobster Sizes

              Sides

              • Sautéed Asparagus

                • cash$8.00
                • credit card$8.24

              • Sautéed Broccoli

                • cash$6.00
                • credit card$6.18

              • Mashed Potatoes

                • cash$6.00
                • credit card$6.18

              • French Fries

                • cash$7.00
                • credit card$7.21

              GF indicates gluten-free. Please ask your server for gluten-free available options. Menu pricing shows cash price first and credit card price second. Itemized receipt will show cash price with credit card total on bottom. Menu subject to change. No substitutions, please. 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more guests. Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, shellfish or fresh eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illnesses, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

                Last updated: July 31, 2023

                What 2,025 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                4.7
                4.7 based on recent ratings
                • 4.7Food
                • 4.7Service
                • 4.6Ambience
                • 4.5Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Suffolk

                  Great for scenic views

                • Suffolk

                  Seafood

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                Captain Bill's is a waterfront gem offering "amazing" food and "beyond awesome" service. With options for indoor and outdoor dining, patrons can enjoy a "beautiful atmosphere" and "fantastic location." The venue is ideal for special occasions, and their seafood dishes consistently receive high praise. A must-visit for a delightful dining experience.

                2,025 Reviews

                1. Debby

                  VIP

                  New York City

                  28 reviews

                  3.0

                  28 reviews

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  When I made a reservation several days in advance I requested a window table. I know these are based on availability and even though there were 4 empty tables by the window, the hostess told us they were completely booked for the night and those tables were only for parties of four so they had to seat couples at the tables for two. We were okay with that until 20 minutes after we were seated when the same hostess gave a window table to two people. The other three tables remained empty until we we’re leaving. The food and service were good but I was disappointed that what we were told was unavailable was given to another couple.

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                2. Nadine

                  VIP

                  Poconos

                  65 reviews

                  5.0

                  65 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Prime Rib was delicious. Love the ambiance. One of our favorite places for date night.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded 2 days ago
                  We couldn't be happier to hear it, Nadine! We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

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                3. OpenTable Diner

                  VIP

                  New York City

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined 7 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The food was excellent And fresh.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded 2 days ago
                  We love to hear it! Come back and see us again soon!

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                4. JAMES

                  New York City

                  5 reviews

                  5.0

                  5 reviews

                  Dined on December 17, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Went there for a nice lunch service was excellent food was delicious. Experience was very nice..
                  Captain Bill'sResponded 6 days ago
                  We love to hear it, James! Come back soon!

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                5. Dianne

                  New York City

                  4 reviews

                  5.0

                  4 reviews

                  Dined on December 15, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Went for a Holiday Brunch. Beautiful decorations. All staff very friendly, attentive and professional. Our waitress was great - I THINK her name was Allison. I love Brunch buffets - they are hard to find since COVID. So nice to see they offer that here. A nice selection of different breakfast and lunch items. As well as desserts. Price is very reasonable. Beautiful view on the water. Food fresh and very good. Have been to this restaurant before - would definitely recommend it.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded on December 16, 2024
                  We couldn't be happier to hear about your 5-star experience with us! We hope to see you back again soon!

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                6. al

                  VIP

                  New York City

                  38 reviews

                  5.0

                  38 reviews

                  Dined on December 15, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  Food as well as service were excellent! Plenty of time between drinks and courses. Did not feel rushed. Would recommend for any occasion or just a dinner for two.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded on December 16, 2024
                  Thank you for dining with us - We look forward to having you back soon!

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                7. Tim

                  Naples

                  4 reviews

                  5.0

                  4 reviews

                  Dined on December 10, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  We had a great meal and David our server did a fantastic job.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded on December 16, 2024
                  Thank you for joining us, we're happy to hear you enjoyed it!

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                8. Pattie

                  New York City

                  3 reviews

                  5.0

                  3 reviews

                  Dined on December 10, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  As always we had a nice experience celebrating my husbands birthday with family. Faith and Diane always delight and very personable including the hostess that sat us. I did not get her name.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded on December 12, 2024
                  Thank you for celebrating with us, Pattie! We're so glad you had a great time and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                9. Donna

                  VIP

                  New York City

                  35 reviews

                  5.0

                  35 reviews

                  Dined on December 8, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Love Captain Bills ! We go for a great dinner at least once an every month !
                  Captain Bill'sResponded on December 12, 2024
                  We love to hear it, Donna! Come back and see us again soon!

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                10. Judy

                  New York City

                  6 reviews

                  5.0

                  6 reviews

                  Dined on December 4, 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  The service was good and our meals were delicious. We both had the stuffed flounder.
                  Captain Bill'sResponded on December 9, 2024
                  We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience while dining with us! We look forward to seeing 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 4.7 stars by 2025 OpenTable diners.

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

                Make a reservation

                2 people
                9:30 PM
                Booked 5 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
                • Website
                  http://www.captainbills.com/
                • 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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