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Big Daddy's, Massapequa, NY

Big Daddy's

4.6
4.6
486 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Big Daddy’s Restaurant located in Massapequa, NY opened in 1993, specializing in the foods of New Orleans, Cajun, Creole and South. Often imitated, but never duplicated, Big Daddy’s remains the “Original Home of Southern Food & Moonshine.” The atmosphere is fun, casual and colorful which you will know as soon as you enter. The newly renovated bar features Louisiana swamp cypress and old time brick. Portions are big and so are the Hurricanes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Cajun
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 799-8877
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Massapequa
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch

What 486 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Daddy's offers a vibrant Cajun/Creole dining experience with "authentic New Orleans cuisine" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "fantastic" food, including favorites like shrimp and grits. Live music enhances the ambiance, making it a "hidden gem" on Long Island.

486 Reviews
  1. Chris

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere. Great variety of drinks. Food is very good.

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really fun evening, great band that was on early 6:30-9 which is amazing since most music first begins at 8 or 9 pm. Exciting Cajun menu and interesting cocktails. I’m not a fan of this type of cuisine so was thrilled to have a delicious little gem salad with shrimp, something delicious and unsauced. The decor and floor plan can certainly use an updated style, lots of wasted space near the bar where folks could be spending their $$ on cocktails . Fun time, definitely recommend.

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  3. john

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    7 PM reservation…food arrived at 8:40 Service was spotty

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  4. Vincent

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the place but this is my third time going there for dinner at 6 to 7 pm and they are out of bread. Really poor management. It’s the one thing when we go there to have. And music is a tad bit too loud.

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  5. Brian

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! Great value and terrific service.

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  6. Gil

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, tough parking, music was a little loud but it was fun.

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  7. Cindy

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a bit slow but the food was good. Should have a few choices of non spicy food on the menu for the people in your party that don’t like spicy food.

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  8. Karen

    VIP

    Naples

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff and service and food were excellent. You never disappoint.

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  9. Joann

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is excellent, and the portions are generous. The restaurant is loud, so conversations are difficult. Also, parking is almost non-existent, so be prepared for a hike on surrounding streets, especially weekend nights.

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  10. constance

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both catfish dishes were outstanding. The hostess was on point with having a minimal wait. The wait staff is always attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. The band was Trickbag. Who are high energy and had the place jumping especially when they Grateful Dead tunes. Definitely get them on your music schedule more often

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FAQs

Big Daddy's does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Big Daddy's is rated 4.6 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Big Daddy's

1 Park Ln, Massapequa, NY 11758-4341

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Massapequa
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Cajun
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch
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