This is really painful as, for years, Buoy One was my favorite restaurant on Long Island. We would alternate between the Riverhead and Westhampton locations and the quality was superb regardless of which location. I was saddened to see that the Westhampton location closed as it was the nicer atmosphere of the two. But we went to the Riverhead location the other night and had a dismal experience. First and foremost, there was no AC. So we were seated outside, under umbrellas which kept half of us in the shade and the other half baking in the sun. We went early as advised by the restaurant on the phone and were seated and ordering by 4:30. After two people ordered scallops, we were informed by the server that they had just sold out...at 4:30. To keep cooler and hydrated in the heat, we asked for some ice for the drinks and were told that they were out of ice. When the shrimp arrived, and they consistently had THE BEST shrimp I've ever had in my life...they not only looked anemic but they hadn't been cleaned thoroughly so the poorly deveined or smeared "veining" was visible through the breading on the fried shrimp. Not the most appetizing image. I found myself removing the breading and deveining the shrimp before eating them only to find that they were over cooked and tough. People who know my affection for Buoy One watched me and asked if they've "slipped". Now this could have been an off night. But I'm not going to be rushing back to find out. And this is a restaurant at which I've traveled from Pennsylvania to dine...because it was THAT good. The owner is a dynamic and capable woman and I can only assume that this happened outside of her purview. I don't know if it's changed hands or what precipitated the closure of the other location but I don't think it bodes well for the future. So this is a sad review for me. If you don't have AC, buy some awnings so that none of your guests have to bake in the sun. If your ice machine breaks, send the bus person to 7-11 and buy ten bags of ice. And don't, under any circumstances, let your amazing menu items drop in prep care or quality. read more

Good menu & service. Ordered the Lobster Roll which was chopped up in tiny pieces and couldn't even taste the lobster...it should be big chunks like everywhere else I've had it. Very disappointed . Wouldn't order it again... Otherwise, the pepper fries & coleslaw were excellent... read more

I just don't want to give this one star as it is not even worth it! I literally cried at the table because the food was so horrible and I had to pay for it. I ordered the 1/2 pound order of crab legs with butter. I got the saddest, coldest blandest cluster of snow crab legs. They were just a waste of money and time, if you are reading this please don't go here. The outdoor presentation is terrible and this place needs Gordon Ramsay to come and revamp it all read more

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Been coming here over 20 years. Food is amazing, reasonable prices & a family owned business started by a talented chef & business entrepreneur who are brothers. read more

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Food was great, service was great, ambiance was cute and quaint. However bathrooms are nasty. I am still tempted to come back

I'm not a huge seafood eater. But when I am craving any fish this is my spot. One of my favorites is the fish sandwich. It's amazing and simple and so delicious. It's very messy so eat it quick :P their blackened salmon on Caesar salad is also incredible and fresh and perfect. Full bar with delicious margaritas! read more

This was the freshest seafood dinner I have had in ages! I highly recommend the stuffed flounder!! The wait was extremely long, an hour for dinner, but the taste and flavor made it worth the wait! read more

Love love love this place. We love their fish and chips, so fresh. Their staff are all friendly.

Great food the oyster appatizer is to die for. The down side is building. The only bath room is discusting, sink over flowing on to floor, and filthy. read more

Went here with my wife for a quiet lunch. We had the place pretty much to ourselves. The fish was fresh and the drinks were cold. Our waitress was top notch and friendly. I had the blackened salmon and my wife had the flounder with sesame seeds. Both dishes were good. If you want simple down home Long Island seafood, this is the spot. read more

Came from out of town for a business trip and this was one of the few places open in the area. I came an hour before closing and a middle aged woman with blonde hair greeted me with a "hey we are closing in an hour"... no hello... I asked if I could sit down since it sounded like I was being a pain. Note: the restaurant was empty. She proceeded to have me order from the board at the front by the cash register. No real menu, just a take out menu... and then she said if I sat down I would have to tip for service... okay thanks for reminding me. I had the clam strips, no fries which was mostly small pieces of breading and perhaps like 5 strips of actual clam? And fresh oysters on the half shell. Oysters seemed okay but there was cracked shell all over, I was constantly pulling the shells out of my mouth. Oh and I ordered the lavender ice tea. Originally it just tasted like regular ice tea nothing special, but my waitress (same blonde lady) offered to put more syrup in it. So she warmed up a bit. Thanks--- must be for the tip....I was still hungry so I ordered more food--half an order of fried oysters. Those were actually delicious so I'll add a star for those. Overall, not great service and I left the place within 30 mins since I'm dining alone... thanks for the warm welcome! Oh and she tried chatting me up, um no thanks after the cold welcome-- I will not be eating here again. Overall food was fine, but definitely not worth the price.... also please work on your customer service. read more

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The servers was warm and super friendly. All the food was delicious but the fire roasted oysters were the best oysters I have ever had! Highly recommend. read more

Found this place on Yelp. Thought it would be a good place to stop for a meal with friends after the winery. I'm a seafood lover. Service here is excruciatingly slow!! Took forever to get menus and our order placed. And took even longer for food to come!! One of the longest waits ever seriously. We chose to sit in the outside seating area. Apparently one two waitresses service this area and they're so overwhelmed that they pretty much ghosted the entire meal. Multiple times I saw other people who were just sat down looking around to find someone take their order. Not a good sign! I ordered the baked clams and shrimp caesar salad. Salad was okay, dressing wasn't all that but shrimp were very fresh just wish they gave more for $14.95. The clams were greasy I've definitely had better. Also posted what my friends had. My friends enjoyed their food but weren't happy with the slow service either. Step up your game Buoy because you could be amazing but the service is way too slow. read more

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First of all, the service is AMAZING! T and Stephanie are not only personable and enjoy serving their customers they are hard working. They're attentive and extremely sweet and knowledgeable about the menu. The food is amazing little find! I totally recommend it. read more

People have found out if you want fresh seafood in Riverhead, Buoy One has it. Saturday, for dinner I ordered the clam bake with lobster, wife had mussels marinara, pepper tuna to go.. They were very busy but worth the wait. I watched how hard they work keeping things moving, and our food did not suffer. read more

When I went to Buoy One I sat outside, it was very loud due to the cars and the furniture was very outdated. But, the food was amazing! I had the Thai glazed salmon with rice and spinach. The spinach was delicious and the salmon was perfectly cooked! The service was excellent and the waitress was so nice. I loved Buoy One and I will be returning soon! read more

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Hands down the best place to get seafood meals without going out onto the forks. Fried clam strips and scallops are incredible. Definitely check this hidden gem out if you're in the area! read more

Great, affordable seafood - casual dining. Our waitress, Tanya, was friendly, informed, and 100% attentive. Every Thursday they have an "all you can eat LOBSTER" for only $50 - we went with oysters, clams, and seafood bisque but it was entertaining watching 7, 8, 9 lobsters going out to tables around us. If you're looking for casual friendly delicious dining - this is a great spot!" read more

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What a great restaurant out east just a few min from. SPLISH SPLASH water park. Tanya was our server and I couldn't have asked for a better more friendly attentive server. You have to check this place out. The food is AMAZING as well as the service and prices. I had the Thai seared Salmon. We had the crusty Tuna as appetizer and the Calamari. WONDERFUL. read more

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All of the food was delicious from beginning to end! We got both types of clam chowder, baked clams, the seafood platter and fisherman's platter. Soups were awesome and filling! The baked clams are fresh and delicious! Both of the fried platters we got were breaded nicely which was great because it wasn't overpowering. The service was also super great too! read more

Food is pretty good. Sometimes it hit or miss. Always enjoy the clams though. Service is pretty good. Outside area is nice.

This use to be our go to place for fresh fried fish and lobster. The service is getting slower and the carry out portions have been literally cut in half . There is inflation but the difference in quality and quantity is unacceptable . We won't be going there again for a long time . read more

Food was awful! Onion rings had no coating and was undercooked, lobster bisque was absolutely terrible and had fish in it instead of bits of lobster, the clams were dirty and Ll of the fried food was saturated in oil. I will not return to that restaurant again. Very disappointing. Your cooks are terrible. read more

Visited on a Saturday night. The indoor seating area was empty and the outdoor patio filled. Advice to sit outside and breathe some fresh air under the umbrellas. It's very noisy and smelly inside--the kitchen is working hard, so if you sit inside, you'll be wafted in the noise and pretty heavy aromas coming from the inside, which won't provide for a very relaxing experience. All the food is served in large metal pans instead of plates. The portions are average, pretty filling. Got Thai sauteed salmon for $27, which the waitress recommended over almond crusted dish of the same price. The dish was very greasy. The salmon was nothing special, lightly breaded. The spinach and sweet potato mash were soaked in the greasy, tasteless Thai sauce, so couldn't really enjoy. A huge disappointment. Definitely not worth the Manhattan price of $27. Get the almond crusted salmon instead. My bf got the 1lb bucket of snow crab legs and a whole lobster. The lobster and legs were good and fresh, nothing extraordinary or surprising. They came with a side of fries and a corn on the cob. The fries were crunchy, light, and perfectly not greasy. They were also sprinkled with red pepper, which gave them a nice touch. Of everything we've ordered, the fries were my favorite. Overall impression, nothing special, you can find better for the prices. read more

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All things fried, The service they try, All fish is fresh, The place is not a mess, The food is good but not the best. read more

Product is amazing and have been coming here for a few years and service is actually pretty good and girls are very nice and attentive but just recently, I have been shamed for not tipping at all or enough for counter service where I am only purchasing raw seafood, not even prepared food. Just doesn't sound right to me. I would for sure tip if I was being served prepared food in appreciation of the service of the waiters and cook. read more

Anchors away in Riverhead! After knocking out the trio of breweries in the area, we (two buddies and my sis) were in desperate need of sustenance. I gave my phone to one of said chums and had him scroll through my bookmarked Yelp spots. He landed on Buoy One and away we went! The exterior of BO looks like a fish market by the sea...and then you go inside and hey, it is a fish market! Cuts and fillets in the glass display to your right with surprisingly no overpowering fishy scent to be found. Well-decorated in that area of the place. The left hand side is where you'll chow down on your meal. A tiny dining area with a handful of tables. Quaint (almost cozy) and when we arrived, crowded. Luckily a couple tables were finishing up so our wait was only minutes. The menu is filled with fishy delights. Plenty to choose from as they have their "claws" in all types of seafood. I'm not an overly adventurous eater of the sea so I stuck with some simple selections. A bowl of New England clam chowder to start with, clam strips and fries as the main dish. The chowder was creamy with what seemed to be pieces of bacon mixed in. Not the best I've had on the isle, but original enough in flavor. Clam strips did their job, though I might consider ordering some other fried favorite next time around as I can't think back on the meal and truly remember the taste or breading. Fries were crispy and worked well with the strips. Not to be forgotten is the BBQ slaw. Somewhat creamy with a little sweet spice. It wrapped things up nicely. The rest of the table had a variety of dishes (fried shrimp, pasta medley, fisherman's basket) and all had them flapping their fins by the end. Overall, Buoy One may not be the greatest seafood you're going to consume, but it's worthy of a visit, for a casual dinner or to grab some grub from the market. Next time I'm hangin' in Riverhead and need some seafood, I'll consider "swimming" by. read more

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Seafood basket was slammin, SLAMMIN.. The waitress was really nice too. Nice vibe, ppl there were enjoying themselves w their families. Very family-friendly read more

Fresh seafood and quiet atmosphere. I went there several times and always satisfied with their service and food.

Never disappoints! Coconut Shrimp a must! Kim was great, attentive and great input on choices.

We used to like Buoy one. Last time we went, the hostess told us that there was an hour wait. We left our name and returned 40 minutes later. The hostess said she has called us and we were not there. So, we waited for another 30 minutes. When we ordered, I asked for a kids menu for my 6 and 7 year old kids. The waitress, Dana, said that they don't have a kid menu printed so she told us what the kids menu is. So, I placed the order for all the adults. At the end, I said, "For the kids, we want a pasta with white sauce and a fish and chips." Then we waited for over an hour for our food. Really??? I already wait close to 90 minutes for the travel and then another 60 minutes for the food. No apology... nothing. The worst is yet to come. When she brought us the check. She charged us adult price for the kids fish & chips. I asked her if she has made a mistake. Dana reply, "I don't know. All I heard you said was Fish & Chips." Then she turn her back on me and left. I was so so so upset. What kind of service is this. We have 4 adults and 2 kids, clearly we already ordered 4 adult portions. Also, I specifically said "For the kids...." Even worse, Dana gave me the check without a pen. I walked up to her and asked for a pen politely and she said "wow, you walked away so fast and I did not have a chance to give you the pen!" We will never come back again with this horrible attitude! read more

It's 86 degrees outside on a Saturday afternoon, and the ceiling fan in the dining area is off. It was unbearably hot. We were sweating and uncomfortable. I saw other tables had the same problem. Just an awful awful experience. The food did not make up for the hot sauna dining room. My white sauce clam linguine was sour and the sauce was quite heavy similar to an alfredo sauce. I'm used to a lighter butter sauce for white sauce linguine. read more

Very clean. Food is always fresh. Service is always Friendly and accommodating. Our favorite fish place.

While brewery crawling in Riverhead, Bonnie G. and I got the urge for seafood and the closest entry was Buoy One. We passed this place in the past but decided today was the day to stop and give it a go. BO is extra casual located inside a white warehouse which includes a fish market and I am thinking a wholesale fish operation. Upon entering we see the fish counter on the right and the dining room to the left which has around 10 tables or so. We were in the mood to dine on appys which is just what we did... *1 dozen Top Necks - delicious, fresh right out of the water * Fried Whole Clams - belly clams fried to perfection * 1 lb. Steamers- great but didnt look like a pound! The broth was just hot water...a bummer if you like to drink it. * bowl of white NE clam chowder - great taste but lite on clams * Caesars Salad - taste ok but not worth $6.95 Service was great and waitress very helpful and friendly. I recommend the raw offerings. Saw Oysters which looked really nice also. We will return to BO again next time in Riverhead! read more

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We loved this place. They have a real chef here and you can tell. It is super casual off the beaten path (not in town but just west on 25 outside of the village) and across from a famous homemade ice cream place. Best picks are New England clamchowder, seafood bisque (it is super- they both are) the panko crusted oysters with a cool seafood sauce - amazing. read more

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Tried two seafood places on our 2 day getaway and we enjoyed Buoy One more. We started with a dozen of raw oysters. Fresh fresh fresh! Horseradish was deliciously strong. We then had the clam bake which included a 1 and 1/4 lb lobster, steamers, mussels, shrimp, corn on the cob and baked potato. All for a reasonable price of $26! Buoy One does not look like much from the outside but once you go in there is a clean and renovated seating area as well as a patio. Service was great. We will be back! Ice cream across the street to top off a great meal :) read more

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Wow!!!!! Very impressed with the staff, very professional, Abby and Tanya have been wonderful. The FOOD was amazing!! Their chefs were very accommodating especially for the few picky people from our table. read more

It was the perfect day to enjoy delicious fried seafood on the back patio of this adorable little place. Stopped by a little before 2pm yesterday with my boyfriend before we headed to the outlets. There was a sign at the front of the restaurant that said "wait to be seated," so that's what we did, until someone behind the counter told us we could go wherever we pleased. We opted to sit outside since it was such a gorgeous day out. A waitress followed us to our seats with menus and promptly brought us the waters we asked for. She took our order quickly and was very polite. She continuously checked on us throughout our meal, but gave us enough space where we didn't feel suffocated. Service was perfect. As for the food, my boyfriend ordered a half dozen oysters (they were HUGE) and he really enjoyed them. I ordered the New England clam chowder and, to be honest, I hated it. It was probably the worst I've ever sampled. Large chunks of barely cooked bacon, the clams had a bit of sand in them, and the broth (because it was not think nor chowder like) was watered down and pretty bland. Even the oyster crackers, which I love, couldn't save this soup. We also opted to split the basket with mixed fried seafood. Shrimp, cod filets, clam strips, bay scallops, fries, and BBQ coleslaw. Huge portion. We ordered the dinner size, assuming it would be more appropriate to split, but I'm sure we didn't have to. We barely finished it! The bay scallops were my favorite part of the basket, sweet and perfectly cooked. Price was also on point. Lunch for 2 was $35. For all the seafood we got, it was a great value. I'd probably stop by again if in the area, I just know not to order the soup, ahem, chowder, again. read more

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Excellent freshest seafood. Service is outstanding. Quiet , comfortable atmosphere. A must whenever in Riverhead! read more

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This place is a gem! Stopped in for a drink and appetizer. Alyssa recommend the shrimp cocktail and it was the best. Perfectly cooked and chilled to perfection. Thai calamari was delicious. Great Service Too! read more