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    Nautilus Cafe

    4.3 (281 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    NAUTILUS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Sautéed spinach
    Lon M.

    Drinks, entrees and excellent service. A definite restaurant to come back to again and again

    Gail B.

    This is a restaurant with a view of the water. I recently treated a friend of mine to a birthday lunch here. She had the prix fixe for $28.95: shrimp and corn chowder, grilled salmon with lobster sauce, and carrot cake. She ate all her plates clean. I ordered the lunch special: sautéed soft shell crabs, a la carte. They were unbelievably fresh; but believe it or not, the roasted root vegetables were my favorite part of the meal. The vegetables were a family-style side dish that the two of us shared. They came with our order and were seasoned with parsley, rosemary, olive oil and salt. I could not eat enough of them. The Aperol Spritz was the perfect cocktail to go with my meal. It nicely counteracted the richness of the soft shell crabs. My friend had a glass of soda, which was strongly bubbly. There are not enough superlatives to describe the service, either. Ramon M., the waiter, did an excellent job. There is a parking lot with valet service, so be sure to bring some cash for tipping.

    Halibut with Lobster Meat
    Catherine M.

    Made a reservation here thinking it was on the water , so when we first entered we were a little disappointed. Old school vibe , cute interior . White table cloth and perfectly dressed waiters . Our waitress Bernice was a doll, she was so helpful with helping me choose a meal , since I'm so indecisive haha Excellent service ! The halibut topped with lobster is out of this world , I can't wait to go back and get it again ! Everything we had was amazing , sadly we skipped on dessert because we were so full but next time !

    Tuna salad
    Steph T.

    More of a formal dining experience. White table cloth. Servers in formal attire. I came with someone else. They ordered chicken Marsala and I ordered a tuna salad. Both were delicious. The chicken came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. You're served fresh, hot bread beforehand. I ordered Zinfandel wine, which was delicious. Overall, the food was great. A little pricey but tasty. The crowd here tends to be older like 40+ and it's more family oriented. If you're looking to party, this is not the place.

    Lobster
    Kelly K.

    Stopped in from out of town and was lucky enough to arrive on the lobster special night. A whole two pound lobster, salad and bread basket for $50. I'd never had a whole lobster but I was in for a treat. They make it easier for newbies by serving it open and anything beyond that can be solved by a quick google. There were locals that sat at the bar (usually a sign a place is good) and friendly staff. Small quaint place you probably need a reservation for but I got lucky tonight!

    Fried oysters
    Mike A.

    We had an old gift certificate, they honored it and were extremely kind to do so. The waiter Ramon was top notch and a great help with the gift certificate. During restaurant week they had a deal we took advantage of, an appetizer, dinner and dessert for $37 each. We ordered the fried oysters, baked clams, prime rib and stuffed flounder. Everything was great and extremely flavorful. For dessert I got carrot cake and my wife got chocolate lava cake. We don't get out as much as we used to, so we really had a nice time. Great food and staff!

    Gary M.

    We used to frequent this restaurant and then life got in the way and we finally made it back tonight. The food and service were as good as we recalled. While the menu is not large every single item is mouth watering appealing. Listen carefully to the specials. They are always excellent. Start with baked clams or calamari with sweet chili sauce. By the way the Caesar salad is excellent. My difficult choice tonight was between the Sautéed Soft Shell Crabs and blackened Swordfish. Since Soft Shell Crabs are seasonal I thought that was the way to go. No mistake here. They were absolutely outstanding. Add a side of Burnt Broccoli and sauteed spinach and you are having a great meal. Salmon, Swordfish and Halibut (with lobster on top) are always standouts at this restaurant. Most servers and the bartender have been here for many years and always have a "welcome back" smile. Consistently great. Full bar. Valet parking. The valet has also been there for many years. Obviously employees are treated well and that passes along to the customers.

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    Dick G.

    Another wonderful visit to our fav dining spot in Freeport. Group of 6, with rezzy, settled in for a wonderful dinner at Nautilus Cafe. We were seated immediately and chose a bottle of Chianti to start the festivities. We started with an order of Baked Clams and Calamari...both great but Calamari order was small. They made up for it with the entrees: Jumbo Shrimp Oreganata was delish and prepared perfecto, Strip Steak disappeared quickly so I have to believe it also was great... Pepita Crusted Bronzini Looked great and tasted better. Two orders of Crusted Rare Tuna was terrific...Yum! My special Sword Fish was simply prepared and was awesome! Our sides were Burnt Brocolli, French Fries and Creamed Spinach... This place is awesome in tough times and is highly recommended...And they have valet parking!!! Perfect.....

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    Kristi K.

    Came to here today with my family and ate lunch. It was so good! Lunch fixed meal was a reasonable price and it was perfect. Will be coming back here again in the summer.

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    26 days ago

    Excellent restaurant..this Chef knows how to cook & prepare fish! It's the place to eat & enjoy fine dining & friendly service!

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    6 months ago

    Been eating here for many many years. Great staff, nice food, always a pleasant experience. The prime rib can't be beat at any price.

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    Brian C.

    Glad you enjoyed

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    8 months ago

    The service and quality of offerings. The ambiance is friendly and unpretentious. The cocktails are generous and below Manhattan prices.

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    One of the best restaurants in Nassau County everything there is always great friendly competent service

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    We sat at the bar because was Father's Day but the bartender was so polite and respectful. Food great

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    It's 46 Woodcleft Ave in Freeport, right on the mile. It's actually located on the right side of the beginning of the nautical mile.

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    Good food overall, though the experience had a few hiccups…read more We came here for brunch on a Saturday. Unfortunately, our food took an exceptionally long time to arrive, and my potatoes were undercooked and hard. That said, the lobster Benedict was absolutely delicious and easily the highlight of my meal. My friend ordered the steak and eggs and requested her steak medium, but it came out well done, which was disappointing. Another friend ordered the lobster mac and cheese and said it was very filling--so much so that she had leftovers to take home. The Caesar salad was good, and the fried calamari was also well prepared and not overly oily, which I appreciated. We also missed the show, which was a bit of a letdown. Despite the service delays and a few issues with the food preparation, there were enough positives that I would return and give them another try.

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