Felt a little out of place. Service was a little cold to us. Friendly to locals, but not when we walked in with our family for lunch. Fried clam strips were delicious, but the broiled cod filet sandwich soaked through my bread. Everything fell apart and was super soggy. I didn't complain or ask for it to be taken away. I really loved the seafood chowder. Not sure if I will come back though. read more

The perfect local fish eatery. Amazing food and charming service. The peanut butter pie cannot be missed! The seafood fra diavalo was enough for two and the cod grenoblase was amazing. read more

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

Wow, what a disappointment. Service was extremely slow. My 2 friends and I went on a busy Saturday night and waited 30 minutes to be seated (not too bad). We were ready to order by the time we were seated but waited 15 minutes or so to order. We waited another 30 minutes just to get bread and then waited another hour to get our food! We were there for 2 and a half hours!! I ordered the butterflied shrimp for around $15. It was good but I only got 5 pieces of average-sized shrimp. Definitely not worth the price. My friends said the same - not worth the price. MAYBE the food gets 3 stars but the service and the amount of food dropped the rating down to 1 star. Never going here again. read more

Presently relishing in the tingles of anaphylactic shock in my throat, I'm going to rave about this hutch on the side of a lonely road, a true hole in the wall, a gem! My heritage of growing up on the Jersey bayshore demanded that I order the Bayman's platter, an unfairly generous meal. For about $15, I get a cup of clam chowder, half dozen clams on a half shell, three baked clams,and a mound of mussels. So here's the breakdown: -Rhode Island Clam Chowder tasted homemade and tons of clam. I prefer some tomato in mine, not just plain clam broth, but I guess it wouldn't be Rhode Island style then. Not the first time that state has been wrong. -Clams on half shell....not much to say here other than they were fresh, ergo, delicious. -Baked clams, crusty outside, warm inside...good but could have used a bit more clam bits inside. -A GIANT F----N HEAP OF MUSSELS! I asked if the red sauce was spicy. Waitress replied, "Not too much." I replied, "But I like spicy", she answered "Then we'll make it spicy!" And damn it was good. A fresh sauce with flavor i.e. garlic and spice, not too much to ask. (By the way, this exchange also denotes that the help was, in fact, helpful, although we were the only group in the place. Still, I give a compliment when it's due. ) So I leave fat and content. read more

This was my first visit to Varney's. It's essentially a small little place with about a dozen small tables with dated furnishings. Upon first glance at the place you'd probably think the food would be second rate. That is not the case. All of our meals were very very good. We also had the clams on the half shell appetizer. Clams seemed very fresh and cold. The one item which stood out (in a not so good way) from everything else were the baked clams. They were merely okay. If you prefer a baked clam that is somewhat bland with hardly a hint of clam you'd probably rate them very good. They were a two for one special so you got double the amount. Even with that being the case you'd probably better off with one of the other appetizers - mussels, clams or the like. We had heard that everything was cooked to order so we expected to wait a while. We were not prepared to sit there for at least 10 minutes before anyone came over to the table. It was quite busy at the time but there is no excuse for not even making the effort to come over to say hello or take a drink order. Service remained slow even after the restaurant had cleared out and it was just us and one other table which was occupied. This, along with the baked clams, is the reason this place doesn't get 5 stars. Matter of fact I'd have given 3 1/2 stars if that was an option. . read more

We came in 20 minutes before closing. There were 8 of us on a baseball tournament vacation from CA. The waitress seated us and proceeded to give us the best service ever! The food was amazing!!! read more

Best Linguine and Red Clam Sauce I have ever had. Restaurant is very small. We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was very crowded. But the food is delicious and service is great. That's probably why the restaurant was so crowded. Try it, it's a diamond in the rough. We will be back, loved it !!! read more

Ooooh the clams! What mussels! Truly it is the best seafood to be found in long island. (my opinion.) Miss you guys . Hi Jimmy :) read more

The mussels tasted amazing. When you go there you have to try them. Staff is also incredibly nice. They were very cooperative with me. Felt like I was receiving great service. The food took a bit of time of to come out though. read more

Went strawberry picking nearby and called to see if they could fit our group of 11. They said yes and we drove over and had a nice lunch. We kept commenting to each other that it had the beach town restaurant feel to it. The staff and service was very good. Food was decent--we loved the hot buttered bread, and the fried whole clams were good. I had the Bayman's best and that was a nice sampling of 4 different things. I would go back if I was in the area for sure. read more

Friendly service when I ordered takeout. Woman who took order was nice and helpful. I ordered the fried flounder with potato salad, my husband got chicken fingers and fries and my son ordered a chicken Parmesan hero. I was craving fried fish for a couple weeks and was super excited to finally get it. Unfortunately the fish had no taste. The breading had zero flavor. I had to put a lot of tartar sauce on the fish just to be able to semi enjoy it. It needs salt or something idk. Better breading maybe? Seasoned. The fries were good. Potato salad pretty good too. Husband said the chicken fingers were small but tasted good. He loved the fries. My son was happy with his chicken parm hero. His exact words were "it was really freaking good" lol. Seems as if everything was good except for the fish. This won't deter me from eating here again. I will try again and hopefully be able to bring rating up a star or two. read more

Gray found this driving by it was awesome I had the baby clams great people are so nice again another one if you don't go you don't know what you're trying read more

Piggy backing on the other reviews. Great family run place. Not pretentious. Mussels and clams had my mouth watering, the salmon special was flavorful, and the beer was cold. Sat at the bar and had to crane my neck to watch the Yankee's game, but it was worth it to see them lose. I'd go back again if I had time. read more

Went there for a couples dinner. Had the chicken parm & my wife had the Mussels/white sauce with linguini. Both dishes were really good. The other couple with us had the Mussels/red sauce with linguini & the fried flounder. Again they enjoyed there's as well. Definitely a go back spot for us! Our waitress was superb with service and a sense of humor. My only recommendation is on the mussels. Have the linguini served in a separate dish than with the mussels read more

Wonderful service, fresh & delicious food, absolutely love the lobster rolls and the shrimp cocktail. Please try this place

Kinda sad experience. Service was great. Had the fried fish combo $17.99. Paid $2 extra for flounder. Wife had the famous mussels. A sad night for seafood. My platter was flavorless. The breading was dry and crappy. Not a spice to be found on it. The mussels were below par. Won't go here again, unfortunately, cause the little place has great potential. Just a sad sad meal. But the wait staff was quite wonderful. Obvious frozen fish being served. read more

Mussels are a must and we were able to catch special on Mondays where it came with linguini for 12.00. Ambiance is casual and more importantly the food is great. We order wings each visit and they never last long on the table. read more

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

We stopped in the other day looking for a comfortable place for early dinner. The outside picnic tables were perfect; relaxed and comfy and a fitting setting for the delicious seafood fradiablo we consumed. Our server Katherine was pleasant and attentive. We will be returning when ever we want a delicious meal at a reasonable price with great service! read more

I have'nt been here in years! Was visiting my family and we decided to go. 2 1/2:hours for lunch! And it was horrible! Randi and Will,WTF! ? There were only 3 tables seated! read more

This just became THE SPOT for lobster rolls, we have been from Montauk to Manhattan and this tops the list!! I have been coming to this treasure for 20 plus years and they tell me now that this year , they started offering the dish. Build an extension guys, your going to need it!!! Absolutely the best, and the staff is NEVER short of amazing. Thanks again for the best out there. Jim M. read more

As soon as you are approaching the door you get that whiff of OHHH it smells so good! The food was great. This place is here a very long time and still is great. Had the Bayman's Platter tonight, included soup, 1/2 doz clams on 1/2 shell, 3 baked clams and a bowl of mussels in white sauce and a couple of Toasted Lagers. Husband had the chicken parm, chicken was fork tender. Everything was terrific, food and the service. We will be back again read more

This is a favorite place for me for more then 25 years! We are there at least weekly and do take out as well. The home cooking is always excellent. The service is great, especially Meredith, Sue and Nicki. Thank you ladies!! read more

In town on business two weeks ago. Wanted a quick dinner. Had delicious mussels and a great burger. Place had some great local beer on tap as well. Food was great, the service was even better! read more

Horrible $60. To take food home and give to the dogs. The place was dirty. My plate was dirty i had to clean it. There was a spider hanging right above our table. Hair in my husbands food. Will never be back. read more

Stopped in while out in the Island, absolutely delicious! Had the Lobster Roll and Shrimp Cocktail, so good! Stop in next time you are in the neighborhood, you won't regret it. read more

This is a list of reasons why I would not return to this restaurant: 1.service was inexperienced 2.food was low quality 3.over cooked 4.over priced for such a small place 5.food was not served at the same time-everyone was eating at a different time 6.alcohol drinks extremely overpriced and very small 7.would not recommend unless your desperate for a place to eat It had been many years since we last visited this restaurant. Although, the menu had gone from burgers and sandwiches to seafood, which is not locally caught, which is most likely purchased frozen and is served at very high prices. A local family owned restaurant that does not service the average local community that cannot afford such high prices. They depend on the local elites that do not know the difference between price and quality. We need fewer greedy local shop/restaurant owners to help the communities and the families in it by keeping the prices affordable to all. read more

I love loved it and I will certainly be back soon ! The people were so sweet and friendly and even the customers were really kinda hehe, it seemed like a place that locals go to which is right up my ally. It's a diamond in the rough really. I got the chicken parmigiana which I thought the sauce wasn't so good until I added a buncha cheese salt and pepper but the next day like most Italian dishes it tastes a lot better and I added more seasoning. Delish. My boyfriend had a Barney burger and it was certainly a delicious juicy burger . He loved it , I honestly usually cannot exist with out condiments on my burger but this one just needed cheese and the burger flavors took care of the rest. It was awesome . And don't even get me started on the amazingggg bakes class,6 for7, they were sooooo good! It was almost like a baked clam casino. We couldn't figure out what it was but also couldn't stop eating it to find out haha. French onion soup standard and yummy chillis good but i don't like chilli that's about it. I wouldn't really recommend their Italian dishes but they work ! They're not bad by any means but it's certainly a seafood place. read more

The prices are outrageous for the food they serve. An old house converted to a restaurant. Very bland decor. A place for old people.

Small local place great seafood and pleasant waitresses. Best mussels ever either red or white , both are excellent. Give it a try.

Surprised to be disappointed with this place, as I've heard nothing but good things. Walked in at 9:15pm and was immediately told they were closing soon(10pm posted close). Ordered a pink lemonade, which was def pink, but not lemonade. Sent it back. Ordered simple fried bay scallops and fries. Scallops were majorly soggy, swimming in oil. Breading came off like a prom dress when I tried to stab them with a fork. Didn't taste like much either. Fries were fine. Service was prompt and they were nice about the lemonade thing. read more

Longest wait ever! We had to wait at least 40 mins - an hour for our food to come out and there's only 3 in our party. Waitress was nice but paid little to no attention to us. Food was ok at best, not worth the hour wait plus waiting another 30 to sit down. Won't come back! read more

one of my favorite lunch spots. Ask for the Caesar salad wrap with fried flounder....it's not on the menu but dang he always makes it for me, freaking goodness. The baked clams are also a good choice as is the open roast beef with potato pancakes. Been coming here for years. read more

What a shame the service was nice but the place was filthy, the silverware look like it came from my Grandad's old cupboard. And the saucer like it just had just been wiped away and not cleaned and sanitized. Needless to say I left. I think you guys need to do a self inspection immediately. read more

Best Mussels I have every had. Delicious soups. The family loves the tiny little place and has been a main stay in Bellport for years.

Meredith our waitress was The Best!! We had a large party she was a prompt, food was great and she made us feel like party of the family!

This place is exactly my type of place. It's cozy, reasonable prices, casual (meaning I can wear my hoody and jeans with sneakers). Kinda like a diner atmosphere. The food was over the top and sooooo fresh!! Waitress were on point and quick! We had shrimp cocktail to start and when I say fresh...wow!! The shrimp were medium size but they ga e you quite a few of them!' Then we order onion soup and boyfriend ordered baked clams again awesome! They gave us buttery bread that was perfect to sap up the extra garlic butter under the clams. Then had grilled chicken wrap and he had a cod fried fish sandwich. Both perfectly made. I'm very selective when it comes to the type of fish I eat, so having things on the menu like the chicken wrap was great! read more

Stopped in during the late afternoon on a stormy weekday armed with a $15 restaurant.com voucher. Ordered up the Bayman's Best (white) with manhattan clam chowder and the fried clam strips app ($22.50 minimum). There was some miscommunication throughout the meal; though service was friendly, it was very inconsistent and strongly favored the other two filled tables (filled, coincidentally, with regulars). Cozy little old-school joint but a borderline-painfully-long experience for the # of courses. That said, food was very tasty, especially the white wine sauce for the mussels (sopped up with bread) and the baked clams (which I'd recommend the BOGO deal for next time). Would stop back for some other dishes if I was in the area and had quite some time set aside for a good-value meal. read more

My family has been going to Varney's for 30 years and the food has always been wonderful. Highly recommend the Block Island Chowder and the Shrimp Artichoke. read more

Try the shrimp with articoke hearts. The shrimp are huge, lightly breaded and floating in a light and buttery sauce. It is a great one of a kind dish. I order it all the time. The cost is not cheap but it will come out hot, fresh, and wow you. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Varney's. For years Varneys has been my go to whether it's for lunch time soup or delicious mussels for dinner; I have nothing but praise for the food, staff, and overall homey vibes of this small little spot in Bellport. I am so lucky to have stumbled upon this family run gem with delightful seafood and my all time favorite, roast duckling. The perfectly tender meat with a mouthwatering blend of spices makes this dish my automatic go to. Of course the food is what drew me in to this amazing little restaurant, but it truly is the service that keeps me hooked. Having gone so often I have had the amazing opportunity to get to know each and every waitress on their small, yet awesome staff. Time after time I am welcomed with warms faces and amazinggg recommendations. Everyone I have met in the staff, as well as the other regular costumers, have been nothing but enjable and inviting. Just having gone there tonight I knew it was time to write this long overdue review. While there was a less than pleasurable table causing a bit of tension for the staff, they handled it with patience and composure that I myself would have lacked. If you're looking for a new place to eat I highly, highly suggest this place. The price good, the food is great and the service is outstanding. Please do yourself a favor and see for yourself. read more