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Captain Bill's, Bay Shore, NY

Captain Bill's

4.8
4.8
2078 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
122 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
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)

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
  • 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 2,078 people are saying

Captain Bill's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Seafood

  • Suffolk

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Captain Bill's is cherished for its "exceptional service" and "delicious food," offering a delightful dining experience on Long Island's waterfront. Patrons praise its "extensive menu" and "generous portions." The restaurant is a favorite for special occasions, with its "amazing brunch" and "beautiful views," ensuring visitors return often.

2,078 Reviews
  1. Debby VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Keith was his charming, funny self. We ordered off the “specials” menu and the food was great. We come here often so it’s nice to have a variation on the dishes we usually order. We were celebrating an anniversary and requested a window table. Our corner window table was just perfect.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on February 10, 2025
    Thank you for celebrating with us Debby! We can't wait to see you again soon!

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  2. Laura VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent place to bring the people you love and enjoy the view all year ‘round…delicious food, every single time.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on February 6, 2025
    We love to hear it! Thank you for visiting us!

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  3. Jim

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service and a really nice place to eat.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on February 6, 2025
    We're glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to seeing you back again soon!

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  4. Donna VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Captain Bills . The restaurant looks beautiful with the new renovations . Comfortable and lovely as always. The food was excellent with many new specials. We enjoyed it very much, everything was delicious, and Keith our server was great! highly recommend!
    Captain Bill'sResponded on February 3, 2025
    We love to hear it, Donna! Come back and see us again soon!

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  5. Charles

    New York City127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, never disappoints. Best crab cakes, fish & steaks. Plenty to choose from. Staff is very professional. A must go to.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on January 20, 2025
    We love to hear it, Charles! Come back and see us again soon!

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  6. Susan VIP

    New York City69 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I like it here alot i go at least 2-3 times a month but last 2 times the mashed potatoes and prime rib was warm not hot the girst time we said something but last night we didn’t it was a later time and we were hungry service was excellent last night i usually go and spend at least $200- $300 dollars so i spend a nice amount of money.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on January 20, 2025
    Thank you for dining with us! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Brittany VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant from the food to the servers to the location. It’s a real gem.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on January 16, 2025
    Thanks for dining with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. M

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious brunch with unlimited bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Food was very good and service was very attentive. A lot of baby showers going on at the same time as the brunch and they eat at the same brunch buffet but everything was restocked quickly.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on January 13, 2025
    We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed our Sunday Brunch and look forward to seeing you back again soon!

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  9. Nancy

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent Sunday Brunch! Our servers were very attentive and friendly. The food, as always, was great; a variety of breakfast, omelettes, carving station, hot foods, salads and desserts.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on January 6, 2025
    Thank you for joining us! We can't wait to see you again soon!

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  10. Michael VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    never disappointed at Captain Bill‘s. They always have excellent specials, and great service.
    Captain Bill'sResponded on January 6, 2025
    We're so glad to hear that you always enjoy a 5-star experience with us!

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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 4.8 stars by 2078 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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
  • 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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