Love the decor of a classic BBQ joint as soon as you walk in. The warm cornbread to start was an awesome start to an amazing meal. We got the Cajun fundito and blackened gator to start, both were tasty and spicy!! For entree I got a jambalaya pasta, which was a tad bit to creamy for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed. Great experience all around, can't wait to return. read more

Not the fanciest place, but boy do they got the best food. Love their wings..the chipotle mango...just perfect. Sweet and a kick of spice to it. The chicken is really savory! read more

Loved the atmosphere, staff was on point, the food was a little spicy for me (but I'm not a spicy food kinda guy), it was still pretty good. The butter that came with the bread gets 5 stars. read more

Expensive and the food was not good quality. Drinks were small and pricey. Didn't finish the food, didn't take home leftovers.

Went a few days ago. Had gumbo (delicious), gator with habanero sauce (great), blackened catfish (out of this world) and the steak pinwheels (very good). The service was excellent too. We will be going back soon. Love it! read more

New Orleans is my personal version of Disney World. It is my happiest place earth. I miss the food and the drinks from time to time and always am trying to find my "fix" while I'm home in NY. Bring in Big Daddy's. As New Orleans as you can get, while not ever leaving Long Island. Big Daddy's is on the smaller side and always has a wait. I mean always. My boyfriend and I finally managed to squeeze in on a Saturday evening and were told the wait would be 45 minutes. We found a seat at the bar (that took 10-15 minutes in itself) and ordered Abita. Hey, if you're going to pretend to be in NOLA, you might as well drink like it too. You can tell some people are returning customers that come here solely for the bar, and I really can't blame them. The bar area is a fun spot with all different walks of life. The bartenders get to know the regulars. Those that have never been to NOLA typically order a hurricane and regret it later. It's fun to watch a few minutes of your life. Right at the 45 minute mark, our table was ready. The restaurant area is VERY casual with steel tables and chairs. The menu has everything and anything you could get in the actual city of New Orleans itself. Plenty of apps to choose from but the entree portions are HUGE so we went right to that. I had the fried chicken over a bed of collard greens and rice. The chicken was perfectly fried with tons of flavor from the Cajun sauce on top. The collard greens were flavorful, and the rice brought the entire dish together. My boyfriend had the pasta jambalaya. Plenty of flavor in there, as well. The rigatoni was a nice touch to go with the spicy alfredo sauce. For dessert, they have a full selection of items, including beignets. As much as I wanted to top off the meal with those warm doughy pillows of goodness, I was stuffed and decided to just get the check (I already had a full piece of my chicken + the rice coming home with me!). Beers tend be to be $6 (during HH they might be less but we were there too late for that). Two entrees came out to $59, which is a steal considering how much food they give you. I only knocked off a star because their waiting system isn't the best. Leave your name, hang out by the very loud bar, hope they call your name. I didn't hear a single name called while we waited. The only reason we knew our table was ready was because we kept an eye on the time and when the 45 minutes passed, we stood directly next to the hostess stand. They either need to get a texting system in place or a beeper system. Especially for those on the other side of the bar where you truly cannot hear anything going on over by the door. I will definitely return to Big Daddy's! read more

Big Daddy's - Fried chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Best time to come is when the King Cobras are playing. (Usually alternate Sundays but check their website for dates & venues: search King Cobras Band) Amazing! Crab Cakes, Lucifer Mussels and the mashed potatoes are to die for. Of course, it's always hurricane season! read more

I absolutely LOVE Big Daddy's. If I could give them more stars I absolutely would. If you enjoy giant portions of delicious Cajun cuisine then I highly recommend Big Daddy's. The decor is super cool. There is a strong New Orleans vibe that permeates through the entire establishment from purple walls, to Mardi Gras beads, to alligator heads mounted on the wall. The staff is also amazing. Service has always been fast and friendly and despite this places popularity I have never had to wait to be seated. The cocktails are great and usually served in those trendy mason jars. The food is off the charts. For an appetizer I suggest the alligator, clams, or the burnt ends and grits. My absolutely favorite entree is the Creole Jambalaya however last night I tried to Seafood Etouffe and was blown away. Like I said, the portions are enormous so I always end up getting a good portion wrapped to go which makes for a great lunch the next day. I love everything about Big Daddy's and whenever my boyfriend suggests we go I light up with excitement. read more

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Best Cajun food in the area for sure. Huge food and drink menu. I ordered pretty Megs wings, burnt ends w/ grits and seafood etouffee. All of them were cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back. read more

i have never seen such blashphemy done to a shrimp and grits! boiled unseasoned shrump on unseasoned grits WITH A WHOLE CAN OF PASTA SAUCE ON TOP? i have eaten many of a shrimp and grits and this was NOT creole/louisiana style by far! not a hint of habanero, goat cheese, not a single pepper or onion on the dish as listed on the menu this was straight canned pasta sauce on unseasoned shrimp my coworker got the beef po-boy and was also turned off by the blob of sour cabbage on it, killing off the flavor of the brisket read more

Walked in for Sunday Brunch and was greeted by music, always a good sign, just acoustic guitar which was fine. There was 6 of us and I luckily ordered 2 wings which were out of this world! I'm 65 and consider myself a wing expert and all I can say is these wings blew me away, top 5 of all time! Gumbo was very good and I had the oyster po boy which was scant on the oysters so I made one large half sandwich and saved on the bread. Seasoned fries were excellent, service very good so why only 4 stars? Because of the seats, small, wooden, hard seats are very uncomfortable, but I will get the wings as take out at least once a week from now on read more

Ordered delivery.. We were looking for something different but really good. Big Daddys understood the assignment. My family loved everything we ordered. We will be visiting in person soon read more

Went here for Sunday brunch. Upon arrival I literally almost drove past it because it's at the corner and the parking situation sucks! Ended up turning around and parking on what seems to be the side. When we walked in I was surprised by how small it is, but it got packed pretty quickly. I ended up ordering a Caesar salad as an appetizer, which was actually amazing. As an entree, I believe the menu said, pork and waffles, but I asked for chicken instead. It came with cheese bacon, which I thought would be amazing because those are two of a foodies dream food additives but it was a bit much! The chicken was breaded and actually quite good but because of the excessive amount of cheese just thrown on the top it kind of ruined the chicken. The bacon was fatty despite asking for it to be cooked well done but I barely ate it. The waffle was pretty good as far as waffles go. Can't really mess up a waffle. Fries also weren't too bad. My friend ordered biscuits for the table which were pretty good. I also ordered a hurricane which was pretty tasty. There was a live band that took forever to begin and once they began I wasn't very impressed. Overall it was a decent experience and the food had great potential but it was tainted by the overwhelming cheese. read more

Big Daddy's - Chicken & Waffles With cheese (don't add cheese) And bacon (ask for well done) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Love this place Ive had brunch here twice and both times I was pleased with my choices. The habanero grits are awesome, as is the blackened gator. The restaurant is a little old fashioned but served my needs nonetheless. read more

Went here for my 21st birthday- now it's one of my new favorite restaurants ever. Literally every single thing I tried was soooo good. I had the alligator appetizer, tried the gumbo, had pasta jambalaya for an entree, and banana foster for dessert, as well as the hula rum drink. Everything was 10/10 literally so good. They have the best banana foster I've ever had. Alligator was very good, came with a delicious spicy pineapple sauce. Pasta Jambalaya was rich, creamy, and deliciously spicy as well. The hula rum punch was the perfect balance of juice and alcohol, you can definitely tell it is alcoholic, but it is not overpowering to the pineapple flavor. The staff was very friendly and kind. I would recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family, and anyone that is thinking of going. A heads up- a lot of the food is spicy so keep that in mind. I myself love spice. read more

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Always a treat to go to Big Daddys. It's a small, casual restaurant with a usual wait at night. Each night has a different special like Taco Tuesdays and Steak Night on Thursdays so be sure to take advantage of that. You are able to call to make a reservation but this time when we made a reservation, we wound up waiting an extra 45 mins to be seated. The waitress brought out bread for the table. I'm pretty sure I had a whole loaf myself because the bread and butter are that good. Every day they have featured meals and drinks to try. When we went I tried their drink special which was a lemonade with bourbon. For dinner, I had one of their featured meals. It was angel hair pasta with a jalapeno vodka sauce with shrimp and andouille sausage. Everything was delicious! The Veux Carre is my usual go to but I decided to venture out this time. I totally recommend it. My husband got the jambalaya and there's no denying... it's SPICY. The grits are also spicy but goes with everything. Love this place! read more

Big Daddy's - Featured dinner dish: Pasta with a jalapeno vodka sauce with shrimp and sausage. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

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This is a beautifully hidden jem that totally surprised me. A friend of mine has been raving about this place for such a long time that i just had to drive out and check it out. It is a traditional dive bar restaurant, but the people working there are wonderful and the music playing when i was there was all country --all day...Luvd it!! Ok so i started with a glass of good bourbon and some Gumbo...to taste. Ok i was all in... I ordered Creole Jambalaya ...now i wanted it to melt the long drive in...but it wasn't that spicy...it was good and spicy..just not melt your mouth spicy...lol But it was ummm so good, and yummy... I know i will be back alot more. The portions are huge, I ate half and took the other 2lbs to go. So the price was well worth the meal and drinks. Keep in mind i an a really good eater--but it was more than i could do. Crystal took care of me and she offered a welcoming hello and was very helpful my entire time there. SO make sure you say Hi to her. I highly recommend this place for a good night out or as a great get together with friends...you may just fall for this place like i did! read more

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Let me saw Big Daddy's is one of my favorite places to go. Great Food and Drinks. But I. Made a reservation with open table for 8:30pm on 6/11/24 and I received a cal from the restaurant at 8:20 that they closed the kitchen and were closing early. I was a block away when I received the call. This is not the first time they've done this. In my opinion if you are looking to close early then do not accept any reservations for 1 hour prior to closing just in case you are slow and might close early. I wasn't happy the first time they did this and even less thrilled the 2nd time. It's bad enough that most of the reservation times are arbitrary as most reservations are seated late as they are normally busy but when slow they want to close early. Again great food and drinks not so great with the other things. read more

What do you get when you mix a great yelp friend and some really delicious Creole food? The most amazing lunch EVER!!! :-) We started out with the Jefferson Parish Blackened Gator. Served as a kabob, the chunks of gator meat were moist and tender. The accompanying pineapple habanero sauce had just enough sweetness and heat to make your taste buds tingle. The red cabbage slaw had a sweetness to it as well which rounded out the dish perfectly. Next we had the Dixie Fried Chicken Sandwich. Not one, but TWO layers of crispy fried chicken, along with smoked bacon, melted Pepper Jack, lettuce, tomato, and a Chipotle sour cream sauce. The bacon was so melt-in-your-mouth delicious. OMG! The sandwich overall was excellent. It was so tall, I was just able to take bites out of it. If I could change anything, I think I would maybe add some red onion to it to add a little more bite, as the Chipotle sour cream seemed to be lacking any type of kick. Would I order it again? Most definitely! :-) The overall atmosphere here is relaxed. Even when the restaurant started filling up, the volume level was still pretty low. Great place to eat if you want to be able to chat and unwind. They also have a full bar for those that like to enjoy a cocktail with their meal. While the food was superb, what really put the meal over the top was the excellent company I was in. Gotta love being able to sit down with someone you hadn't seen in several years and it's like you never missed a beat. :-) read more

Big Daddy's - Jefferson Parish Blackened Gator. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Oh man, oh my! I feel like I'm back in New Orleans. Big Daddy's is serving some fantastic Cajun comfort food & barbecue and it's so damn good!!!! I came across a post on Instagram by Yelp and the picture and caption had me look into this New Orleans- themed restaurant located in Massapequa. If you've ever been to Nawlins and enjoyed the food then you'll love Big Daddy's. Even if you haven't had real Cajun food and looking to try someone new you wouldn't be disappointed. I can't believe Cajun food this damn good is located here YES right here on Long Island!!!! We are some lucky Long Islanders to have this gem of deliciousness. I love this place and the food. Here's some of the items I've tried so far. I do plan on trying their whole menu: Number one must try are their Pretty Megs Wings- Slow smoked & crispy fried with a chipotle-mango sauce. Seriously come with a huge appetite for this meal you may want to skip breakfast or lunch. Vieux Carrie (Voo Ca Ray) Pork & Waffles- Slow smoked pulled pork, house smoked bacon, melted cheddar, bourbon maple syrup, Cajun fries. They ask for no substitutions. It's a little taste of heaven and I'm drooling as I think of it. Another must try is their Diablo Fried Chicken- Crispy fried cutlets, melted provolone, prosciutto, dark brown jalapeno gravy, garlic cheddar mashed potatoes & sautéed spinach. Would love to have had dessert but was way to stuffed and even needed a doggie bag to go home. Can't wait to come back everything was done just right. Amazing food, nice staff and a great atmosphere. read more

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Start with a "Chocking Doberman a Margarita nice & spicy! Next a cup of Gumbo yum. Then your choice of entrees I must admit I've been stuck on shrimp & grits delicious and jambalaya for years but tried the blacked catfish for something special on Mothers Day. Dee-Lickin lious! Blue cheese sauce and fluffy mashed potatoes. I always add collard greens and the Big Daddy Cornbread hot & buttery. This is one of our favorite celebration restaurants and the best Nola restaurant on Long Island! Next to a flight to Louisiana to Lafayette, Baton Rouge or New Orleans for the real real this is the place to get your creole spicy flavor fix. Sorry no pics go to their website nothing just crumbs left LOL. read more

Big Daddy's - Plenty of carry out containers for a Big Daddy's late night snack. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Love the food and comfortable feel when hanging in this restaurant. If you like spicy Cajun this is the place on Long Island to go to. Great bar with extremely friendly staff. Only complaint is that the grits always seem to have a different flavor for some reason every time I visit. I think maybe they rotate the chef read more

So Big Daddy's was one of our favorite restaurant for over 30 years. So much so that when my wife and I married in 2017 we had them cater our wedding party. Tom and the other employees where always the best and fun to be around. Hadn't been there since we moved to the north shore in November of 2020. Went back in early June and evidently there are new owners and both the food and the service was TERRIBLE! What happened? Hurricanes were sub par at best. Oysters on the half shell served warm with bad cocktail sauce, no vinegar lousy presentation. Entrée horrible piece of steak smothered in badly spiced gravy. Habanero cheese grits (one of my favorite dishes) awful! Never going back what a waste of money and extremely disappointing. We are heartbroken is all we can say. read more

I have been here a couple of times so its time to write a review. Chrissy Justin and myself wanted dinner so wanted decided to go here, good choice We were seated right away an the waitress came over to see whether we wanted cocktails ,many choices but I stuck with my good old standby Heineken. The waitress was very patient with us cause we had a hard time choosing from the menu where everything looked good I finally chose the turducken over garlic mashed potatoes with a side of cranberry sauce it was outstanding moist delicious and very flavorful .it is boneless chicken stuffed into a boneless duck that stuff into a boneless turkey excellent Chrissy got the fried chicken with the garlic cheddar mashed potatoes which she said was delicious and Justin got the meatloaf stuffed with bacon and blue cheese which he said was moist and delicious Food desert I got the bread pudding with coconut and chocolate chip with ice cream to die for . The waitress was very helpful and friendly as with everyone that worked there ,so if you're in the area and got a taste for some real delicious food try this place out PS I forgot about the fried gator its a must try very delicious read more

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My first time here I ate what I consider a conservative meal, I was very unfamiliar to Cajun food. Went back a second time, stepped out of my comfort zone and I LOVED IT. Cool, laid back atmosphere with a unique menu full of all kinds of crazy flavors. We all challenged each other to try something we normally wouldn't and none of us were disappointed. Prices moderately, but you get plenty of food!!! Casual for sure, loud, but it's definitely a fit for any type of crowd or night. Will definitely be going back!!! read more

Big Daddy's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

Very good Cajun food out in Massapequa. This was recommended by my husband's friend so when we were out in Long Island after Jones Beach we decided to have dinner here with our friends. The food is very good but be prepared for spicy, and fairly heavy dishes. read more

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Moved so sadly will miss this place, highly recommend. Great food and music. Love the gator apps

My favorite restaurant in massapequa, have an obrian deluxe hurricane there. Food is insanely good and the drinks, steak diablo and sweet potato fries my fav. This place is awesome..... read more

Heard good things and was excited to try. Met with mixed reviews. Excellent: Burnt Ends & Habanero Goat Cheese Grits - a must try Garlic cheddar mashed potatoes - some of the best mash I've ever had Missed the mark: Mollie's catfish - tasted off, like mud/dirt. (inedible) Peanut Butter & Jelly Pie (special) - not so special. Lady Day Crab Cake - mediocre & overpriced. So given the inconsistency, I'm not sure what to make of the fact that the best things I ate at this restaurant were the two side dishes that came with my sub-par, over-priced entrées. Take this review with a grain of salt; as I did order takeout and I could see how some of these dishes may not necessarily travel well. Grain of Salt squared: I only live 3 minutes away and the travel-ability of the dishes doesn't account for the dirtfish or the crab cakes consisting of substantially more cake.. than crab. read more

Big daddy's was at one time the best place around for a cozy warm atmosphere & the blackened catfish meal was to die for, I'd been going there for over 30 years. The last time I went there WAS the LAST I'd go there! It was cold loud tables and chairs were more like a cafeteria or diner, no sound absorbing materials & the food was not nearly as fresh read more

For years this is one of my favorite restaurants on Long Island and I can't believe I've never reviewed it. Honestly, in terms of Cajun/Creole - New Orleans-style cooking, Big Daddy's is hands down the best of its kind anywhere on Long Island. The menu is frequently morphing to reflect the changing agricultural seasons here on the island yet always retains that underlying NOLA flair - and SPICE! BD's menu features all of the usual Crescent City suspects but also presents originally creative dishes, and usually run the gamut from moderately spicy to lethal levels. Ask for their special homemade hot sauce created from fresh chilies and habaneros. My Lord! Their Sunday jazz brunches and happy hours are epic. Order the "deluxe" made "Pat O'Brian's" Hurricane and don't forget to bring a wheel chair. If you're a fan of this type of cuisine I highly recommend checking Big Daddy's, but be warned if you go on weekends, you WILL be waiting around for a long while for a table as there are NO reservations accepted on weekends - so get there early if you don't want to wait. Atmosphere and energy level is eclectic, LOUD, and crazy. Did I mention LOUD? Do not go here for a quiet night out. DO go here for an amazingly fun time and to catch some pretty spectacular live acts. Laissez les bon temps roulez! read more

Big Daddy's - Pat O'Brians Hurricane! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

I'm a southern girl that has lived on Long Island for five years and I can happily say, Big Daddy's gave me my fix last night until I can go home for Thanksgiving! Deluxe hurricanes were strong but goood! Service was wonderful! What a cute, festive atmosphere! I will be back! **UPDATE** I was just taking my leftovers out to reheat and they didn't pack up my sides that I barely touched! I noticed last night they were skimpy on the sides but was surprised to see they didn't even wrap them up with my other food! read more

Big Daddy's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Massapequa, New York

We've been coming to Big Daddy's for years. Everything is delicious. My favorites include the Po Boys, Shrimp and Grits, Burnt Ends, Collard Greens and Wings. My husband is a fan of the gumbo. Service is always great. Always a fun vibe usually with live music on the weekends. read more

I always start with a cup of gumbo. Selection changes daily. I've been to NOLA and this place takes me back. Genuine creole dishes. Lucifers mussels have just the right measure of hot sauce and then the chef uses a heavy enough hand to sprinkle just enough blue cheese crumbles into the dish. Delectable. Pasta Jambalaya is another of my favorite selections. Andouille sausage, smoked turkey, ham, crawfish. Mouth watering yet? I have to admit I have never had dessert at this place. BUT IF I DID......Peanut butter and jelly pie! Full bar (have a hurricane). Parking lot is small. The place is always jammed. You'll find street parking easy enough. Let me know if the peanut butter and jelly pie is as good as I think it's going to be when I have my next opportunity to try it. Pecan pie is a good second choice. A second hurricane is also a good consideration. read more

They're spicy Muscles with the blue cheese sauce is fantastic. The shrimp Poboy is fantastic. The decor is atrocious.

Awesome venue, great staff, good food live music bubba jam killed it last night! I'll be back...

I have always enjoyed Big Daddy's over the years.The food portions are very sizable and the drinks are solid.I am a lover of Brunch,so Sunday is our Funday.The group want sure where to go sk hey...why not.We must have pulled up an older Yelp because the $12 dollar boozy brunch is no longer available. Now,it is a Bluesy Brunch.The band jammed out and was at the perfect volume.We were very disappointed because in my opinion brunch is bottomless or a super deal on the drinks.My friend had a tasty bloody Mary,Sweetheart had a Screwdriver and I had a mimosa.The first round of that selection is ....is included with an entree(that is courteous).I also had a Hurricane that was fabulous... Our food came out promptly and the waitress was always nearby and friendly.She had no problem answering any of our questions or requests..ty Rachel. The food came out quickly and was hot.I like my food served hotter than i can initially eat,in temperature that is Each dish was seasoned well and tasty.The bacon on my friends platter was so delicious.The waffle nice and fluffy with a thin crisp outside.Biscuit on my Sweethearts plate was like a cloud.There was no way any of us could fit dessert,hopefully next time!! I sure will be stopping in for happy hour one day. read more

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Very Good authentic food, service and great live entertainment! I recommend highly!!!!!

Easily the best Nawlins comfort food you'll ever have. It's so good nothing else about the restaurant seems that important in comparison. The menu always changes, the food is always fresh, and the mixed drinks they offer are creative (even if I mostly stick with whiskey and beer). The portions are huge and while the price is slightly on the premium side, refer to the first sentence in this review. If you like spicy food, you can't miss Big Daddy's. It's my favorite restaurant! read more

I haven't eaten there myself. I deliver for Door Dash and the customers informed me the food is great if you like Cajun Cooking. And Big Daddy's been in this location a long time. I will have to go there soon and try it for myself. read more