First time visit after living on Long Island for 52 years. I've driven by this hole in the wall at least once a week and never decided to stop until today. Hospitality, quaint little hole in the wall, specials galore. Not an overwhelming menu, but the food is overwhelming. On point, delicious, well prepared, and fresh. Highly recommend. Don't wait 52 years like I did. Bring the family come solo, have a drink which was made perfectly, and enjoy the appetizers, and a fantastic food. read more

The food was delicious. Let's get that out of the way. I had the crab corn chowder and the fried clam strips. It was just like being a kid again. It was wonderful. My lunch companion had the fish tacos and they were great. You may ask why only three stars? Well, the place is filthy -charming, but filthy. It needs a good cleaning. Secondly, the old lady waitress has a scowl on her face that just brought my mood into the basement. She's unhappy, flinging the menus around. Just distasteful. But the food is fantastic. read more

Just had to add more because we finally came back and this did not disappoint. We're so close I don't know why we don't come all the time. It's such a nice spot for some good seafood with indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone is so nice and the service is great all the servers are super attentive and nice. They make your time fun making jokes and talkin. And there's parking which is always a plus especially since you're coming off a busy road. read more

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Food and service are always terrific! No matter what we order it's always delicious. The staff is always friendly. read more

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Small hidden gem on maintain highway. I always have passed and wanted to stop and finally one day was today. I was cruising in my classic car just having me time and I stopped and had the cod fish and chips. It was so good. I talked to Kathryn/ Kathrin and Patty. I had a nice cold pumpkin beer with a rum and just had a nice time. I really want to give this small place a nice review as they had very good food and company. I felt like I was in Montauk. I will be back with my family. Thank you. Manny read more

Varney's Restaurant - Cruising and stopping for fish and chips. - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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Cute local joint on the South Shore. Food was delicious. From the appetizer to dessert everything was great. The waitress was wonderful too. Everyone talks about the main course, but the lowly side was a standout. The homemade Cole Slaw is not to be missed. Can't wait to come back and try dinner. read more

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The visit was decent, but fairly simple. The staff was polite enough and the place looked acceptable, but the overall experience felt a bit plain. Fine for a basic visit. read more

The food was good- the bowl of chowder was huge and chock full of clams. The calamari was tender , but the sauce was meh. Hubby had the scallop platter and again, it was OK - small bay scallops- but to be fair, the waitress did mention it as we were ordering. I had the sea bass platter and it was excellent . Loaded with piping hot fish which was crunchy and delicious. They do brisk business on a Sunday afternoon and the waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend. read more

Best place to get a lobster roll been coming here for years. Rite in Bellport can dine in or get take out

Really impressed!! Hubby had amazing calamari! Sauce was spectacular. Super fresh! His fish tacos were to die for. I had the stuffed clams. OMG!!! Soooo good!! Fried clam strips were hot and yummy. Potato salad took me back to my childhood. Strongest Long Island Iced tea I've ever had. Great for the price!! Don't walk but run to this spot. AMAZING and fantastic food and staff!! read more

Varney's Restaurant - Fried clams and potato salad took - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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Was down here for work... naturally I wanted some New England soul food... lobster rolls I do myself but I did want some fried cod and some scallops. Farney's is a nice little shackish joint.. and being it's Long Island a very very local crowd (Long Islanders tend to really provincial...maybe a function of geography... even the ones that have flooded Saratoga Springs in the last 10 years). Portions are a bit small but very fresh... and they do source locally per my waitress. Cod and scallops had a nice crispy breading.... almost like cornmeal. Fries are classic bag version and slightly wilted...pretty underwhelming but I wasn't here for the potatoes. My food and a pint of Greenpoint ale w tip was 56 clams. One star off for the price versus portion but it is Long Island and it was very good. Friendly staff as well. read more

Great server and attentive runner! My mom has been on a lobster roll mission. She has had 3 in one week! This was the third and she said it was by far the best. I had fried shrimp which had a cornmeal breading. The shrimp was tasty and not at all oily. The baked clams were not super flavorful. Chicken tenders were prepared like the shrimp and were a hit. The place is kind of a time capsule-it is tried and true amongst the locals. read more

Varney's Restaurant - Fried shrimp plate without fries because I up charged for a salad. - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

I ordered sea bass and they gave me tilapia. It also seems to have a parasite in it, I don't recommend. read more

Varney's Restaurant - I order sea bass and they gave me tilapia and also had a dead parasite. Terrible service and food. I do not recommend this please. - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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Varney's is a true hidden gem on the South Shore. You can taste the difference immediately. I tried the homemade Cole Slaw, an absolute standout and the seafood was incredibly fresh. The staff was super friendly. read more

Great food, servers, and wait time. Family and I were stuffed. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

I stopped in on a whim and ended up having a surprisingly great experience. The place has a relaxed local feel that immediately makes you comfortable. The meal came together nicely, with thoughtful portions and classic sides that complemented the main dish well. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying, especially the balance of textures and flavors. The roll was nicely prepared, and the filling was light, creamy, and easy to enjoy without being overwhelming. Even the smaller details felt intentional. Overall, it was a pleasant visit that exceeded expectations and left me looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu. read more

This place kicks butt! Everything we had was delicious. Service, food, beers, atmosphere, Character... my favorite restaurant in Brookhaven, NY read more

I ordered fried platter-sea bass. It was very good! As you tell by the picture! Husband got a lobster roll-good taste very fresh but really small...average 5$ per bite. Grilled chicken Caesar salad was fair. Service was 4/10. Sat outside....ambiance eh! Could use a wash down of the table! Overall rating 6.5/10 read more

Varney's Restaurant - Fried sea bass - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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Great food, servers, and wait time. Family and I were stuffed. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!

Place is a gem hole in the wall discovery in Bellport. Small eat in place. Service was friendly. Food was good. Small portions compared to other places. For the menu my only critique is they don't have the price for the lobster roll listed. I could have asked the waitress of course, but to my discover as I was awaiting my food to arrive was they had a small white board on the wall with "lobster roll" 36 which means $36 lol. Please just put it on the menu for full transparency. read more

Varney's Restaurant - Clam with red sauce - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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Wow what a great place for dinner! I got the Baymen special and got a ton of food for the price. The mussels were incredible and I could almost drink the sauce. My brother got the steak sandwich, and while the steak was great I wouldn't call it a sandwich. Will be coming again when in need of some good seafood! read more

Varney's Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

Service of our main waitress was very friendly and gave excellent recommendations which we loved. The first waitress who got us our drinks was a little tired, which I excused as it was a very busy lunch schedule. The French onion soup was great, but a bit salty for me. Oddly, my husbands wasn't as salty. We ordered the Fra Diablo plate for two which was made up of Snow crab, bay scallops, shrimp and mussels over linguini! We chose white sauce cause I prefer that to red sauce. Also on the side we were given Parmesan cheese and a small loaf of French bread. We were disappointed in the amount of the type Of seafood given. There were only 5 clams, 3 shrimp and one half of a snow crab portion. The rest was mussels and bay scallops. It is a charming place but the flours and table was sticky. I surely wouldn't eat anything that touched the table. The ladies room was neat and clean but my husband said someone threw up in the men's room and it's not like they ran into clean it. It's a casual place people might drop into on there way out to the east end. read more

Varney's Restaurant - Fra Diablo for two - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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I love seafood. Traveled and lived all across America, Europe, and Japan. Varney's is a total hidden gem. The service is friendly and welcoming. The place extremely cozy and welcoming. Now the star of the show is the food. We ordered baked clams, mussels, and lobster roll. I was impressed with the freshness and taste. Never judge a book by its cover. Like many other reviewers, Varney's is one of those places you want to share with everyone and hope it's only there for you. I urge you to come share this experience with this family owned restaurant. I will be back when visiting Long Island. read more

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Lobster roll was amazing! Large chunks of meat & delicious. Mussels white was tasty & tender. Service was as excellent & personable. The inside of the restaurant really needs a coat of fresh paint. If I wasn't familiar with Varney's and I just walked in off the street, I would think twice about eating there since it looks unkempt & the walls a bit dirty. So a paint job would be nice. Thank you for letting me voice my opinion. read more

Went to Varney's recently with friends from out of town. It was perfect timing as there was only one table seated when we arrived, but by the time we left, there was only outdoor seating available!! The decor is local beach vibe and the restaurant is pleasant, bright and clean!! The service was pleasant and attentive, as always. The food was fresh and delicious! I had a cup of chowder and a lobster roll!! Yum!! My other friends were equally impressed with their meal! I felt it was well worth the $ we paid!! Everything has gone up in price, but for quality food available at Varney's I don't mind a bit!! read more

I really liked this restaurant, the staff were welcoming and efficient, the food was fresh and enjoyable, the space was clean and pleasant, overall it was a very good visit. read more

The food has a rich taste without being overpowering. Staff are quick to assist when needed. The restaurant feels airy and well lit. It is suitable for any time of the day. Service is steady. The overall mood is pleasant. read more

Absolutely love Varney's Restaurant! The best service and such amazing food! The bank clams are out of this world! And the lobster rolls are like you are in Maine. I hear that they overnight the lobster from Maine. That's amazing. read more

Amazing Lobster Roll, so we had both the hot version and cold version, equally enjoyable. We also had Bloody Mary's! Plenty of parking, looks small from outside but plenty of seating and patio seating too. Service was perfect and quick. Inside I felt like I went back in time. Very comfortable! Outside has the most beautiful sun flowers I have ever seen. read more

We were around the neighborhood and saw that this place had outdoor seating. We chose this restaurant because we had our dog with us and dining outside was our only option. There's ample parking and the outdoor dining area is really cute. So we were looking forward to eating here. We went inside to let the workers know that we were dining outside. We sat down and was handed a menu and asked what we wanted to drink. As soon as our server came out with the beer, a bunch of bees came out! We thought we could just swat them off but these bees were relentless! The server came back out and told us that they'd had issues with bees and that a few of the employees got stung on occasion. Not something you want to hear. We continued to wait for the rest of our order, but more bees came. As we were swatting them off, one did a kamikaze dive right into the beer and died in there. Yeesh. We got our bee replaced and this time we got up and moved to another table ways away from where we were and no flowers around, no plants. Still more bees. So we finally had the last straw and asked to get our food to go. They complied and were very apologetic. We were annoyed but yet very gracious to them for getting our food packed to-go fairly quickly and that to get the hell out of there. Here's what we ordered: - mussels (white wine) - lobster roll (hot butter) comes with a pickle and fries - manhattan clam chowder The reason for my 3 stars is attributed to the food being satisfactory. The food was delicious and came out fast. This place lost 2 stars due to the bees and feeling rushed. When the server initially took our orders, we were able to order drinks an app and one entree, but I wasn't able to order my entree. She just walked away...i wanted to add my order when she came back but by then...the bees! When we told the server a bee died in our beer, she looked at us like we did something wrong. I don't recommend dining outside here. The food's good so dine-in or ordering takeout. read more

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Where do I start. I have driven past Varneys for 40 years and today I finally wandered in. So freaking good. Started with baked clams and the mussels. The clams were delicious. A combination of clams, garlic, onion, breading and a hint of bacon. Tender and delicious. The clams in white wine and garlic served with a loaf of buttered Italian bread.. We asked for whole belly clams, though not on the menu. It's been a long time since I had such delicious clams. The Cosmos were on point and the beets frosty cold. I will be back, soon. Thanks to the chef who cooked those whole belly clams for us! read more

Varney's Restaurant - Menu 7/23/2021 - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

5 plus plus plus Highly recommend Great food, Great service Im really surprised that Varney's is only 3 1/2 stars. We almost skipped it based on the yelp rating. I rarely go into a place cold that has a Yelp rating under 4. However, we were drawn in by the lobster roll sign! Glad we stopped in! Varney's is a small quaint establishment along Montauk Highway in Bellport. The exterior visual is of a small New England roadside chowder house. There was a hand written sign that said "Lobster rolls". The "lobster roll" sign worked, it sucked us into the place. Varney's could easily be on a beachside road in Maine or elsewhere in New England. As you enter, the interior matches what you would expect to see on a movie set depicting a New England chowder house. I could almost imagine Chief Brody and Captain Quint from the original Jaws, having a lunch meeting at a back table. Mugs of steaming coffee and chowder on the table between the two men. Although the New England chowder house similarity is apparent, Varny's has its own unique Long Island clam and fish house theme and history. There are local shellfish and even Long Island duck selections on Varney's menu. At one time, the waters a few miles from Varney's supplied most of the Nations shellfish. Upon entering, we were greeted by our server who promptly seated us, took our drink orders, and answered our menu questions. Service was a 5 +++++. There are about 12 tables spread out in 3 separate dining areas. The layout gives some separation and privacy while maximizing useable space without crowding. The space is neat, clean, and efficient. Varney's created a good space to enjoy your meal in a relaxing, comfortable setting. There are white boards with menu items, daily specials, and a daily beer menu. They have a full liquor license. We were not drinking, but A gentlemen at the next table appeared to be enjoying a Scotch on the rocks. Thats cool! Varney's is more "luncheon" style than a super fancy table cloth dining room. The crowd appeared to be a mix of local regulars, "passer-by's", and families. Varney's seems family and kid friendly. Also there are non-seafood and kid options on the menu for non seafood people. As expected, The kitchen is is the rear of Varneys. The kitchen is somewhat visible to the patrons. I like that! You can see into Varney's kitchen and it appears clean and neat. A good sign! Nothing to hide! We had a cold Maine style lobster roll. The cold (Maine style) lobster roll is lightly mayonnaise-ed cold chunky lobster meat served in an overstuffed buttered and toasted hotdog style roll. The lobster roll was served with a full plate of delicious crinkle cut fries. The lobster was, fresh, flavorful, and the right tenderness. The mayo was just the the right amount to bind the lobster meat and subtly add a mild creamy and buttery flavor. The lobster roll was near perfect and may very well be the best regional lobster roll! Fantastic lobster roll! +++++++ Our server also recommended the fish sandwich with cod. Three word; WOW-WOW-WOW. The cod fish sandwich was a unique Masterpiece with a Long Island flair! The sandwich was constructed on a Long Island deli style poppy seed roll with lettuce and tomato. The roll was soft and airy inside with a flaky and barley crunchy crust. Perfect roll! They must source the rolls locally. You just dont see this style of roll outside of the region. The cod was battered and fried. The batter was crispy, light, with no oily greasy after taste or run off. The fried cod and fries alone would have made a great fish and chips meal by themselves. The sandwich was plated with delicious crispy non-greasy crinkle cut fries. Just a comment on the fries: Alot of very good establishments over look the rest of the plate and just dump a greasy, over or under cooked pile of cut salted potatoes as a plate filler. That is not the case at Varney's! Varney's crinkle cut fries are a flavorful crispy non-greasy plate garnish and compliment to the main event! Nice job on the fries Varney's! Almost forgot, i has a cup of Manhattan Clam chowder. It was clearly house made, packed with clams, flavor, and quite delicious! Dont skip the chowder! I should have got some to go! I washed it all down with bottomless homemade unsweetened iced tea. The bill was around $50 for 2 people, actually quite reasonable for what we ordered and enjoyed. BTW, I think, Varney's could be perfect stop over place if stuck in Hamptons traffic! I will return! I highly recommend Varney's. read more

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The food is delicious. The muscles were excellent. The shrimp tacos are delicious and the hot lobster roll.

I love finding local gems when I travel and this is for sure one of those spots. I wanted some fried sea food and they didn't disappoint. Ended up starting with sea food bisque and it was great. Never had anything like it so not much to compare to, but with crackers it was pretty great. We also had wings for the table (Buffalo) and the fry was perfect. Could have been spicier but that's just my opinion. Buddy had lobster tacos, which is not a thing but he asked them and they made it happen. I got a sea food platter with cod and clams. The breading was light, good crunch and a bit of cornmeal. I really enjoyed it. Only thing I wasn't in love with was the fries. They were bland, crinkle fries from a frozen bag I'm sure. A shame when everything else was so fresh and perfect. It's very small too. So get there early or at not so busy times. Service was amazing. Super friendly, super knowledgeable and made awesome recommendations. Even the local beer I had (blue point toasted lager) went perfect with my meal. All that for $100. Not bad at all. If I'm ever back in Long Island for business, I'd come again. read more

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We noticed this place recently on our way back from Smith Point beach. Yesterday we stopped in and we're quite impressed. I had the lobster roll and mrs had the steamers. Both were excellent. Service was pleasant and attentive. Bright and pleasant decor. This is nfuture trips east. ow on our radar for read more

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Food was good, the service was good but for the amount they charge for a meal the place should be cleaner, dirty floors and splatter on the walls is not good, it doesn't make for a good dining experience read more

We gave varneys another chance and were glad we did! We had a much nicer experience, were seated within 5 min even on a busy Saturday. Food was delicious, I had the hot lobster roll and my husband had the Philly cheesesteak. We both very much enjoyed our meals. Glad we gave it another go! read more

Again the absolutely best fried whole belly clams I've ever ate, coupled with an ice cold beer it was great

The food is always good and the prices are great! This place hadn't changed and it's never going to be fancy or upscale but it's always going to be good! read more

I believe I already wrote a review but, I just wanted to shout out our waitress at Varney's in Brookhaven. My mother and I went to lunch and I have never seen the parking lot so full! Every table was taken! And our waitress Lexie, was the only waitress working the tables. She was amazing. She was on top of everything, everyone, every table. And she didn't break a sweat! My family and I have been coming to Varney's for as long as I can remember and they never disappoint. Fresh fish, baked clams...and their French onion soup is my favorite! Great service! read more

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