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    Nautilus Cafe

    4.3 (280 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    NAUTILUS CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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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 !

    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!

    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.

    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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    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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    Glad you enjoyed

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    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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    Many thanks and hope to see you again soon, Brian

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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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    Ask the Community - Nautilus Cafe

    Where is it located?

    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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    Holy Moly!! I'm sure glad I followed my yelp elite friend's reviews to help me with dining here…read more TBH everything from the customer service, food and drinks was great!! I made reservations thru opentable, but when arriving I saw some availability inside and outside. We were promptly greeted and seated. Our waiter was Rich, he was friendly, funny and attentive to what we ordered. He apparently juggles apples too impressive lol but they are great at this restaurant. Food: I had the lobster mac and cheese and the not so old fashioned, both were delicious. My friends had shrimp and fries with the rum punch as well as the chicken and drink with prosecco and with a juice that made it turn purple pretty cool. I believe it came with a lemon drop shot. Appetizers we got the calamari and mozzarella Rangoon delish. We sat outside in front on the mile but I hear they have seating in the back area near the water. Definitely come here!! I will definitely come back here and try a few other dishes as well. Keep up the good work and great tasting food and drinks.

    Prime on the Mile

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    The food was definitely was good will return but the noise level was too loud…read more Next time don't sit a party of 2 next to a large party of people it was extremely loud which caused us to leave earlier than anticipated with no dessert The drinks were strong and hitting, I absolutely loved the oysters they were delicious and tasty

    Visited Prime on the Mile for their Mother's Day prix fixe dinner which was $80 per person before…read moretax and gratuity. For a holiday/waterfront dining experience on the Nautical Mile, I expected pricing to be on the higher side, but I will say the menu itself felt a bit limited for that price point. Still, the restaurant is absolutely a cute spot and definitely one of the nicer looking restaurants in the area with a great atmosphere and lounge vibe. The cocktail menu was honestly one of the highlights of the night. The drinks were well made, flavorful, and fun. You can tell they put thought into their cocktail program and presentation. For appetizers, we ordered the wings, fried shrimp, and crab cake. All three were very good. The wings were flavorful, the shrimp were crispy and fresh, and the crab cake was nicely done as well. For my entrée, I chose the blackened salmon with jasmine rice and vegetables. The salmon itself was cooked nicely and the portion size was solid, though overall the dish was a little on the salty side and felt somewhat simple/minimal for a special holiday prix fixe menu. Service was a little hit or miss. At one point I was brought something completely different from what I ordered. However, it was Mother's Day and the restaurant was clearly very busy, so I can understand the staff possibly being overwhelmed by the holiday crowd. Our server herself was still very sweet and pleasant throughout the evening. Overall, I enjoyed the experience more for the ambiance, drinks, and overall vibe than the actual prix fixe menu. I'd definitely consider going back on a regular night to try their standard dinner menu because I think that would give a better feel for the restaurant outside of the holiday rush.

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    My sister and I had such a great experience at Nunzi's By The Water. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe service was warm, welcoming, and inviting. Our waitress made us feel completely comfortable we were laughing, having side conversations, and genuinely enjoying ourselves all night. By the end of the evening, she even said, "Goodnight, love you!" and quickly laughed saying she didn't mean to say it. That pretty much summed up the vibe of the night friendly, relaxed, and memorable. The food was excellent from start to finish. I had the Caesar salad appetizer, which was very good, and my sister had the calamari, which she said was excellent. For our entrées, we both ordered the chicken parmesan with alavaca sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. To finish the night, we shared the crème brûlée for dessert, and it was the perfect treat. The portion is definitely big enough for two people, so I wouldn't recommend ordering one per person. The location is beautiful and right by the water true to the restaurant's name. The only small thing to note is the parking. There are two parking lots, and the first one is definitely the better option. The second lot leads closer to the waterfront entrance and can feel a little tight and snug when parking. Overall, we had an amazing time and would absolutely go back. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service.

    Today I tried the second location of the Nunzi's. When I parked I couldn't really tell if they were…read moreopen. Compared to the farmingdale location the ambiance of this one is giving forgotten step sister aside from the back table(pictured on the website)they did up very nicely. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very sweet and managed a basically full bar attending to every guest with care. We ordered the Italian nachos which we loved and the Picasso. The nachos had a generous amount of crumbled sausage cheese and bruschetta as well as some spicy peppers. We really enjoyed the nachos. The Picasso was a nice size, but the sandwich lacked a little seasoning and needed a little more balsamic. It felt kind of dry. For cocktails we got the strawberry lemon drop, it tasted a little medicinal and the cucumber lime spritz type drink(I can't recall the exact name). This one was very good. An overall very mixed experience but I want to give it another shot even if only for the nachos

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