Really fantastic. Came in 5:15ish on a Sunday for our Anniversary and it was wonderful. Our server was Christine and she was perfect, as was the little fellow who kept our water glasses filled and cleared the plates. A+ for service. Super attentive without being pretentious. The food was awesome. The bread basket is too good. Banana bread with crispy edges. Yes please. The calamari app was good though if you don't like sauce, ask for it on the side because it comes on top. Didn't bother me but Picky P was sad. The calamari could have been a touch crisper BUT it was incredibly tender so I forgave it. I got the lobster roll and it is a terrifically presented platter. The roll was jammed packed with lobster and the roll was toasty and warm. It was served with shoestring fries (yum), lightly dressed greens and beautiful tomatoes. My husband ordered off the restaurant week menu because he wanted the short ribs. The meat was TENDER. And the accompanying fried onions were perfect. The Caesar salad was fine- no complaints. We took the dessert to go because I made an apple pie today. I had checked the Anniversary box (6 years, whew) in the OpenTable App and Christine honored it with the sweetest little notion. I'll let it be a surprise to anyone else but it was an adorable little surprise. 100% would return and I'm glad we live around the corner. read more

Went for dinner for our anniversary. I made the reservation on open table. The day before, I received a call from the restaurant confirming the reservation. We arrived and were seated by a window with a view of all of the charter boats. We started with lobster bisque and caesar salad. My parents said the bisque was delicious. The salad was just ok. Chopped romaine with Parmesan and caesar dressing that tasted like it came out of a bottle. For main courses, we got the broiled seafood combo and pepita crusted branzino. The combo could be made in many styles. Scampi, oreganata , blackened and just broiled. We chose oreganata. It was delicious. It came with a small piece of sole, 2 large shrimp and 5 large scallops. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The portion was on the smaller side but was enough for dinner with no leftovers. The branzino was delicious. Very moist and flaky. The sauce was delicious and the crust had a nice crunch. Neither of the dishes came with anything additional so we ordered the creamed spinach and burnt broccoli. The spinach was good but not super hot. Looked like it has been portioned and warmed up. The broccoli was not burnt enough and not seasoned too much. For dessert, we ordered the fresh strawberries with home made whipped cream and the warm apple crumb. They both came with a candle and happy anniversary was sung. The whipped cream was delicious. The apple crumb was very good. It was a nice ending to the evening. Our waited was excellent. Very personable and a good sense of humor. Definitely one of the best restaurants on the nautical mile. Sorry there are no pics. My phone dies before we got to the restaurant. read more

BANANA BREAD!! Woot woot. For the win! Went heee with my wife. The food was good and the vibe was pretty chill!! Totally enjoyed every bite. .. I highly recommmend the burnt broccoli read more

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The food is delicious however it is VERY Expensive!!! Best food on the mile I will definitely give them that! Lobster night is great and steak night too.... Friendly service also..... read more

My friends and I made reservations for dinner last night , Sunday March 12th , for dinner at the Nautilus Cafe as the prix-fixe menu looked really interesting. It far surpassed our expectations. The food was fabulous, staff excellent and I recommended them to friends already this morning !! I actually finished everything , but my carrot cake, which was delicious, because I didn't leave anything else unfinished. The parmessan crusted sea scallops were amazing as was the sunflower seed crusted bronzini ...amazing !! We will be back !!! Thank you !! read more

The Grubhub menu does not include the best things on the menu: South African lobster tails. Why is it not on Grubhub? I am sure the Grubhub people would order lots of them if on the menu. Can't you just change the prices according to market price? read more

I gave them five stars in 2020 but things have gone downhill, sadly. The ambience is lovely- I like that it feels formal without being stuffy. But, food was not good this time and service was friendly but lacking. EXCEPT for the little guy bringing bread, filling drinks and clearing tables. I said this in my last review and I'll say the same for this time- THAT guy hustled. All the tips should go to him. He supported every table in that dining room while 3 servers failed to do so. Give that young man a raise. On to food. The bread basket was the best thing we ate. We ordered off of the prix fixe menu since it actually had different and more options than the regular menu, which is pretty small. Got mussels in broth for my appetizer- the mussels were gritty and the broth had zero salt content and tasted very acidic and tannic, almost like they used white wine and didn't cook it out. J got some sort of crusted shrimp as his app and they were rubbery. It came with an "aioli" that was clearly flavored mayo from the store. For my entree, I got "jumbo lump" stuffed shrimp. I'm from Maryland. I know jumbo lump. This was real crab but it was teeny weeny crab shreds. The crab mix was tasty though, thankfully, because the shrimp were tasteless and tough. It came with an unidentifiable sauce on the side, which wasn't very flavorful either. J got the prime rib. This was second in line to the bread basket. It was a generous portion and very very tender. It came with a "horseradish cream" that was again, a very heavy mayo-based pre-made concoction. The accompanying sides were pitiful. PLAIN steamed broccoli and undercooked baby potatoes. I have a feeling this restaurant is catering to an older clientele because there's no other reason to provide food without even a hint of seasoning. PLAIN STEAMED BROCCOLI. No salt, pepper, a splash of lemon, nothing. Dessert was okay but clearly not made in-house. The key lime "pie" was too sweet and a funny texture. The chocolate mousse cake was fine. Served with out-of-season strawberries. Service was also lacking this go-round which is surprising because they weren't especially busy and there were 3 servers in this small dining room. We timed it- it took 18 minutes for our server to reappear to ask for our dessert order after our plates were cleared. Unacceptable considering some man, who is not a server, was standing there observing the dining room, presumably directing things. We were literally sitting at a cleared table for nearly 20 minutes. Sadly, this was my 4th and last time; we won't be returning. read more

Came here on an early Tuesday afternoon after shopping for fresh seafood up the road. When we entered their were no other patrons inside. Needless to say service was super attentive. Our waiter even joked that they shut the dining room down for us. It was such a lovely and intimate experience. They offered a lovely pre fixed menu but we opted for a special and dinner entree. I started with the chopped little neck clams. I am a super clam snob but i must say these are now in my top five i have ever tried. The breading was moist and the clams were not chewy but a perfect texture. My honey had the raw oysters which were also delicious. For my entree i chose the twin African lobster tails. Amazingly fresh and tender! They were perfectly seasoned. My honey had the lobster shrimp and crab meat cocktail which was also fresh and delicious. The owner offered us a dessert on the house which I thought was a very nice gesture. We were so full by this time i just chose the strawberries and cream which was so yummy i wish i could have eaten the whole thing. Everything down to our cappuccinos was amazing. I can not wait to return to Nautilus Cafe! read more

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Some of the best seafood I have ever eaten. No gimmicks - no attitude - no poser Bentley or Benz parked outside. Just very fresh and ultra high quality ingredients. Super professional and competent wait staff. Run do not walk to this establishment. Thanks Brian. read more

It's one of the better restaurants on the mile, it's also one of the oldest. A bit pricey and could use a bit of updating but the food & service are usually always good. read more

Have been a fan for over 30 years. impeccable service and fabulous food. Great steaks and prime rib as well as a fabulous lobster special. my go to place on the south shore read more

Service Hospitality Food. Location Ramone the bartender and server was off the charts I couldn't recommend this any higher They exceeded my expectations read more

Nautilus Cafe - Sitting at bar - having dinner - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

We've been coming here for well over 30 years and it's still the best food and service on the Nautical Mile. Whether it's Surf or Turf; it is always done to perfection and you can always count on a generous pour from the bar. read more

You can always count on getting an excellent meal at Nautilus Cafe. Whether you enjoy meat or fish, you will be very pleased. The steaks are perfectly aged, seasoned, and cooked to your liking. There is always a wide variety of fish on the menu as well as specials. It is always fresh and prepared in innovative ways. We usually sit at the bar to enjoy our meal with other locals as well as interesting newcomers. The service is impeccable and all of the employees do everything they can to please. read more

The Nautilus has been a staple on the Nautical Mile for years. All I can say is that of every restaurant on the mile, the Nautilus has remained the most consistent. You can always count on an amazing meal when you come here. read more

Went for Long Island Restaurant Week. Was looking forward to it. However it was a let down. The food was good not the best. The service started off great then it went down hill. The waiter went MIA on us and was not attentive. I made my reservation through OpenTable and the hostess did not verify my reservation so when I tried to leave me review on that site I was unable to. So here I am. Fried oysters were okay. Don't recommend. I got the chicken it was very tasty. The dessert was fine Oreo ice cream. There are better local restaurants participating in LIRW to choose from. read more

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Consistently good food and nice people serving you. Love the swordfish. Always a go to fish place! read more

Not much atmosphere......had some delicious twin lobster tails....chopped baked clams were good...side order of fried onions were excellent....not too greasy ....terrible margarita....tasted like someone forgot to add tequila.... Good quality food .....IMO..A BIT OVERPRICED read more

I loved absolutely everything about this restaurant especially the fact that it was right beside the river. You get great food with a view. We ordered the lobster which was boiled. Dipped in butter felt like heaven in my mouth. Not only that, the Ahi Tuna tasted marvelous as well! read more

Nautilus Cafe - Two Pound Maine Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

Went here for dinner on 9/28 with my mom. We had a 7pm reservation and were seated right away when we got there at around 6:50. We had a lovely view of the water, seated right at a window. The staff was very friendly and our waiter was very attentive the whole night. I got crab cakes for my appetizer, and they were great-not too breaded. Mom enjoyed baked clams. For dinner I had the strip steak. It was cooked just as I liked it. My mom had the prime rib which was delicious. I also had margaritas which were great. For dessert, we split the apple crumb pie and it was the perfect way to end. The downside is the place is quite small so it can get a little crowded and noisy, but it didn't bother us at all. Definitely make a reservation. The food is delicious, well worth the price. Can't wait to go back. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants on Long Island. Last night my wife and I had the two lbs. lobsters. They were great and so was their butternut squash special vegetable ( it is always a special every day). The bar here is often crowded with people looking for fun conversation. I assume the drinks are very good. Come experience for your self as to why we have been coming here for more than 25 years. read more

I have never had a bad meal and I try different meals. The service is excellent If you like good food and good serviceman a reservation at the Nautilus Cafe read more

Best on "The Mile" - Consistently good. Have enjoyed many fine meals there. Civilized dining for lunch or dinner. Not cheap, but go for early dinner special, Wednesday steak night or price fixed lunch. Reservations honored, excellent service. read more

The food was good but the prices high for the portion and the service was pretty slow. We even got thirsty waiting for water refills. Beware sharing charge per the menu. Friday night, 3 people, had a reservation. The fried calamari special was good. My friend had that as her meal. I had the Panko Crusted Bronzini. It was delicious. Sides cost extra so the plate looked empty with just the fish portion on it. Good thing it at least came with salad and I stole some of my friend's calamari. Other friend ordered the skirt steak. She ordered medium and it was way too rare. She sent it back for more cooking and it stilk cane back too pink but she dealt with it. Had onions on top, which she did not like. This plate also looked sad with just meat on it. (Correction - meat covered in grilled onions.) This also came with a salad but my friend does not like salads so she ate a lot of bread. Didn't hate the place but wouldn't come back and wouldn't recommend to friends or family. Next time will go somewhere with at least a little more for your money and outdoor seating. read more

Nautilus Cafe - Panko crusted bronzini - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

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We had a fabulous lunch for my wife's birthday today at the Nautilis café in Freeport. The food and service were excellent. The Chef is highly skilled because the seafood was cooked perfectly and the delicious apple crumb cake ala mode dessert was obviously homemade and served with fresh whipped cream. My only suggestion to the owner would be to include a little vegetable and potato with entrées especially if you're buying $60 twin lobster tails and a broiled seafood platter. read more

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Overpriced, and the food taste mediocre. The only food that taste good was shrimp stuffed with crabmeat. I have been to many seafood restaurants but this lack options and taste. The waitress was not the best for a large group. She appeared as if she didn't want to repeat or truly explain anything. I have to say the other staff who assisted were pleasant. The patrons were friendlier than than this waitress. read more

Great food and service. Enjoyed the Tuesday special with 2lb lobster. Nice side dish of fingerling potatoes and cauliflower. Delicious fried oysters for app and carrot cake that went home because we were too full. read more

The staff and ambiance are beyond expectation. Above all, food are freshly made; that is, "made to order". read more

Went to the Nautilus last Monday. The food and drinks were delicious. The staff were amazing. My husband had the Veal Chop and I had the Prime Rib, both were absolutely great. We keep coming back to the Nautilus because we know how fantastic this restaurant is. read more

Exemplary location with. The freshest fish to enjoy with the family.come early they have a special. Parking is ample The soup selection.Is wonderful and the we service is exceptional attentive read more

Nautilus Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

Lobster appetizer - a special small lobster, comes with a crab cocktail like sauce but we with the melted butter they gave us on request. excellent Swordfish - excellent Prime rib - particularly excellent Lobster bisque - good but not great. needed something baked chopped clam appetizer - excellent They have really good bread including their own banana bread Service was excellent read more

our favorite place! the finest seafood restaurant we have ever been to! Always consistent

I went here once because my mom was visiting me and it adopted outdoor seating relatively quick since Long Island reopened. They set up a nice socially distanced outdoor space with a tent. It's seemed to meet all the standards of safe COVID operation. With that said... the food. The food wasn't BAD. But it wasn't great either and the kicker is that it's kinda pricey. My mom had the salmon for like $30 and it was literally just a piece of salmon. Not even a piece of broccoli on the side. That was unexpected. I had the lobster roll. Not much to say here other than, I've had better. All in all, would probably go back only if I was being treated to a date by someone because from my experience, it wasn't really worth my money read more

This is my go-to place for fresh fish great service in a casual atmosphere. during Covid their outdoor space went out of its way to make us feel safe. and Reserved special tables that we felt more comfortable eating at. Their staples are consistently good regardless of the night of the week I go read more

A great meal last night. Agree with all the good reviews. Best restaurant in Freeport. Everything is good, from the bread basket to dessert. Had the Halibut special.....so good, and the stuffed shrimp. Nice size Martinis. Excellent service. Two thumbs up!!! read more

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They have the best baked Clams! Brought them all the way to PA! My family couldn't get enough of them! The rest of the food is just as tasty! Highly recommend them! read more

Great little spot near the water! The service was excellent and most of the dishes tasty. The crab cakes were amazing, and my date thought the lobster tails were perfection. I enjoyed the macadamia nut halibut, but did find it a little dry. Overall, very good experience and will be back! read more

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The Nautilus seafood restaurant in Freeport NY is one of the last great restaurants on Long Island.. Walking into a charming one hundred year old Victorian home and hearing piano music on speakers felt regal. Its a restaurant that will make you want to dress for dinner.. Polished silverware, white tablecloths and a pretty setting across from Woodcleft Canal seems like a mini vacation, and the service is impeccable. I have had everything at least one time on this menu except the raw shellfish. I did have the Oysters Rockefeller and Chef/owner Brian had them prepared exactly as they should, even using Pernod. By far, the Sole meunière is a dish that belongs in books.. it actually was once. In Julia Childs autobiography.. And even though I've never tried Julias, I think Brian makes it the best. This place needs to known as when dining was an event. Make a reservation.. read more

Why has Nautilus become one of our favorite go-to places? Several years ago we were looking for seafood somewhat near the water and though Freeport. We gave Nautilus a try. Since then, many meals and many dining companions later not a bad meal in the bunch! The fish is always perfect; the menu has enough to satisfy even our un-fishy friends. And the service is outstanding. read more

The food and service is always great and consistent. We had chose off the special Tuesday menu, which included an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $39.95. We ordered the veal chop (cooked to perfect) appetizers ordered were scallops and lobster bisque, (also perfect). The bread basket had a very nice selection with a freshly baked banana bread,which was the star! Dessert chosen was carrot cake and chocolate mousse cake, which we enjoyed later at home. If you're looking for a delicious evening out, this is the place to go on Freeports Nautical Mile. read more