Impressed by the food each time we've been here. And definitely our favorite place to dine with water views. Loved the calamari and whipped feta appetizers. I got the braised short rib which I feel like is a tough dish to nail. The short rib was exceptionally tender, moist and flavorful. The service is always great as well. We came with our two little ones and they were so attentive to us. So glad that we've made this place a staple. The ideal restaurant to go on a beautiful summer day. read more

We had our work holiday party here for about 60 people last week at in their upstairs space, and it was absolutely FABULOUS. I had reached out online and Nikki, the co-owner, was prompt in responding with packages and options. I had shopped around with almost every restaurant in Bay Shore and their packages were the most reasonable. Communication with Nikki was seamless and easy. Booking required an upfront deposit, headcount was due 2 weeks before the event, and rest of the payment was due 1 week beforehand. We had the buffet style and got: -Choice of 3 cold platters: chopped iceberg salad, spinach salad, and orzo salad -Choice of one vegetable: grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze -Choice of starch: garlic mashed potatoes -Choice of pasta with an add-on pasta: penne ala vodka, orecchiette with sausage and broccoli -Choice of 2 hot entrees: bulgogi beef, seafood paella with an add-on salmon -Choice of 1 dessert: seasonal bread pudding The day of, I arrived about an hour early and set up was super easy as the upstairs is already gorgeously decorated for the holidays. The wait staff were already ready and very helpful in helping me bring in items. The sound system had Christmas music on already and they had set up part of the room with extra white linen tables for our white elephant activity and a DIY photobooth (which I brought). The entire event was wonderful and our group had a wonderful time. Every dish we got was INCREDIBLE and so tasty. There isn't a single dish that wasn't perfectly cooked and seasoned. My favorites were the the bulgogi beef, paella, salads, the orecchiette (but I'm a sucker for this dish), and bread pudding. The team was also very kind with dietary restrictions, putting meat/dairy salad toppings off to the side, and making vegetarian and vegan bibimbap bowls. Of note, their korean dishes are SPECTACULAR as Nikki's mom, Helen, is korean! Can't wait for next year's party and many of my team members are now interested in hosting their own parties here! Highly highly recommend! read more

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Love this spot for a casual lunch or dinner with family or friends. It gets busy so I recommend a reservation. It's one of my favorite water spots, and perfect for the summer time. My go-to are the Ceviche, Calamari, Korean Lettuce Wraps, and the Pan-Seared Scallops. The Ceviche is always amazing! Easily one of the best apps on their menu. The Calamari is well battered and seasoned with sweet chili. I love the Pan Seared Scallops - the figs, grits, and bacon give it a well-rounded taste of sweet and savory. This is one of my favorite seafood spots in Bay Shore (there are others) and one I visit often in the summer time. I recommend popping by if you're in the area, especially when the weather is warm out! read more

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First, I'll start with the ambiance, beautiful decor with beachy vibes. They have outdoor seating for the summer right by the water, and the setting is absolutely stunning. The service is really good. From the moment you walk in, the staff is pleasant, and the waiters are accommodating. Overall, the service is superb. The drinks are good as well. I originally ordered a glass of wine, but if you're a "wine person," I'd probably stick to the cocktails or sangria. The red sangria was especially tasty, not overly sweet, just perfectly balanced. For food, my husband enjoyed his seafood fra diavolo with linguini. I ordered the pan seared scallops with grits, scallops, and bacon. The sides were delicious, but the scallops themselves weren't my favorite. My daughter is 9 and a picky eater, but she loved her chicken tenders and fries. The desserts were on point. The apple pie wontons, chocolate cake, and bread pudding were all perfect, I would definitely order them again! read more

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An excellent lunch today, waterfront, overlooking Great South Bay, Watching the ferries and leisure boats come and go provided an awesome ambiance. First, a shout out to our server Joe for the exceptional service, great suggestions, and overall professionalism and friendliness!! Now for the food. The spicy chicken bowl was amazing. The perfect amount of spice balance with veggies and white rice was delicious. And The whaler summer salad with spicy chicken on the side was perfect. And I can't forget about the dumpling appetizer, a super tasty starter. Topped off with a Whalers Ale, and then a hot coffee, (No room for dessert) made for an amazing lunch experience. Thanks again to Joe, we're looking forward to returning!! read more

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Great view and good food make this place a must try! We celebrated my friend graduating with her masters degree and chose Whalers because it was on the water and we are suckers for a good view. The calamari was the best I have ever had. Perfectly crisp and clearly fresh- not rubbery at all. Came with a delicious take on thai chili sauce. I got a ceasar salad as my entree since it was hot and I wanted something refreshing. I was disappointed that there was no way to get grilled chicken for my salad so I ordered a side of their spicy chicken. It definitely had no place being in a cesar salad but the chicken was still good so I ate them seperately. I got a side of whalers fries which have a nice kick to them and the table enjoyed sharing those! My dessert was phenomenal. I got the bread pudding and it was absolutely perfect. Served with vanilla icecream and caramel drizzle. I will definitely be back. I have to get the calamari and bread pudding again! Service was great too. read more

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Great atmosphere. Needs more vegetarian options. Great to go with friends in the summer and to sit outside

Waterfront dining on a spacious, covered deck, great service and innovative food makes this one of my favorite restaurants. An added bonus is that this is the most accessible restaurant on Long Island. Wheelchair, scooter and walker users, this is a place that cares about you. I highly recommend you visit. read more

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I came here for a early birthday lunch and this place has been on my list of restaurants for quite some time and was happy I finally got a chance to check them out. This place is located in Bayshore off the water and is a beautiful place to come in the summer and enjoy outdoor eating. I came in the cold winter, but It was located in Bayshore right off the water and the food was amazing. Also a great to cater venues on top of the restaurant. The Thai calamari was one of the best calamari's I had in a long time. When I say it was cooked to perfection the calamari was like butter. Cooked to perfection and very flavorful. My wife ordered the fillet mignon sandwich with fries and I ordered the chicken katsu sandwich. Both very good and flavorful. We also did bottomless mimosas. Overall the staff here were amazing, and the food was 10/10. I can't wait for warmer weather to enjoy the outside seating but definitely a great place to come for special occasions or date night. I highly recommend if you're looking for a different place to eat with good vibes. read more

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I've been here before for brunch but never reviewed. This place is super cute all beach themed. Dined outside on the deck for my birthday. The weather was perfect and Sebastian our server was fantastic. The margaritas were yummy and the food was fresh & tasty. Will def be back. read more

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My son made a reservation, so when we arrived we were seated right away. Outside as requested. However!! Every time someone walked by the floor shook. after about 5 minutes I couldn't take the bouncing around. We asked to move tables and they an accommodated us. It was much better sitting on the tables on the outer of the patio. Everyone was very nice and our food and drinks were very good. We will be back. read more

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Finally a place on the water with great food, amazing cocktails and real plates and silverware! It was wonderful from start to finish! Just go! read more

Came here yesterday for lunch around 11am. The food was really good. I got a rose martini and was delicious. We split wings - garlic soy & buffalo. They were good. We also ordered shrimp dumplings for the table, I didn't like but my husband did. For lunch I got a tuna poke bowl. Huge portion for 25$ and I couldn't finish It. Service was a little meh. They forgot to give my friend a spoon and had to ask 2-3 times for one for his soup . I would come back if I'm in area read more

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In the mood for seafood, a friend and I decided to check out Whalers in Bay Shore. It was a gorgeous Thursday night, perfect weather for sitting out on their dock. We started off with cocktails. I tried the coconut margarita which was phenomenal, and I'll be day dreaming about it for days to come. For an appetizer we split the steamed pei mussels, the garlic crostini was yummy! For an entree I went with the seafood fra diavolo, which was cooked to perfection with the perfect amount of sauce and spice. The waitstaff were great. We went on a Thursday night, so there wasn't a big crowd but overall the food and service was stellar and I have no complaints. I can't wait to go back! read more

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What's the point of waterside dining if there's barely any outdoor seating? That entire upstairs room should have a retractable roof for nice weather if you want my opinion. But anyway on to the horrific parking. There is a parking lot but not nearly enough spaces to accommodate both restaurants that utilize it and there's no street parking close by so that was a total nightmare. There's also parking attendants but idk why, they weren't helping with anything. Anyway, on to the food and drinks. I got two cosmos and the coconut espresso martini-which was good but not all that coconutty. For food, my friends and I split a bunch of things-wedge salad, brussel sprouts, truffle mashed potatoes, whipped feta dip, Korean beef lettuce wraps (that were supposed to be chicken), truffle mushroom gnocchi, dumplings and the ice cream cookie sandwich for dessert. The highlights were definitely the truffle mashed potatoes and gnocchi. They were so flavorful and creamy. The feta dip was far too salty for me and the lettuce recipe were supposed to be chicken but they were still tasty but the kimchi tasted like it went bad though-I know it's supposed to be sour but I eat kimchi and that did not taste normal to me. Wedge salad was basic-I would have skipped that but my friend wanted it. The dumplings and sprouts were pretty good too. The dessert tho, it's hard to say. It was good in theory but the cookies were so darn hard we needed a steak knife to cut them so I'm guessing these sandwiches are pre frozen rather than made to order where the cookies would have been edible. It's pretty pricey also but our server was very nice. read more

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Nice atmosphere, food was good. Must have lost our order. Not served for over 1.5 hrs. May have been a 1 off situation, but doubt we will go again. read more

My bf and I snagged a last min. Reservation on a Friday night. We had been talking about this place for a while. Here's how it went.... We were warmly greeted by a hostess named Gianna! What a sweet girl. Our table wasn't ready but she gave us frequent updates as we enjoyed a cocktail by the bar with John. He crafted some delicious drinks and gave us some great recommendations. Spicy mango margarita A flavored martini (I think) We had the option of outside or upstairs dinning. We opted for upstairs bc the view and the decor is absolutely gorgeous. Our server Ryan was very pleasant. For apps we ordered the ceviche and the spicy salmon crispy rice. Both were dilcious I prefer a little kick so added some hot sauce to the ceviche and a little extra spicy Mayo to the salmon. Lately, we've been sharing a dish when we go out bc I can never finish what I order and rarely eat it after. We had the coconut cod and it did not disappoint! So flavorful! The vegetable base had apples in it and omg TOP Tier! We didn't have desert. Will be back for more cod . read more

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Went for Father's Day brunch, great menu selection, service was as good as the food. Tuna poke bowl, lobster bisque, crab cakes, short rib hash, crab cake eggs Benedict all fantastic. Great atmosphere read more

It's the food for me. The food is good and that's all I need. The ambiance is causal seafood, very New England wharf feeling. Our server was polite and gave some good suggestions on things to try. But the food is the highlight here and it made me happy. I had the Whaler's Chopped Salad and it was everything. It's a must try. Portion was huge (ate remainder for dinner). The mix of avocado, lobster, Parmesan cheese, bacon bits, boiled eggs, kale-yum yum yum. I can't wait to try it again. Everyone enjoyed their meal. read more

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Excellent service. Food was great. Margaritas even better. We enjoyed the calamari, burraa with fig jam and an overstuffed lobster roll. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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Went for brunch at 1:00 on a Sunday, it was pretty slow when I arrived but was packed by the time I was leaving (230-ish) I ordered the crab cake appetizer. It was good, not exceptional. I ordered the Summer Salad for my entree, this was very good! I opted to add spicy chicken (they couldn't do regular grilled which seems weird) but the chicken was terrible. It tasted like chinese food chicken - where you question if it's even actually chicken? Thankfully they didn't add it into the salad and it came on the side - so I barely touched it. Food is good otherwise, view is beautiful & restaurant is adorable. read more

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This is my second time at Whalers and I loved it. As an out of towner I am instantly in a better mood by enjoying a meal by the water. They have a decent size patio so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the weather. I ordered the lobster Cobb salad, with a lobster bisque. (I know double lobster.) I was sooo impressed with the amount, freshness, and flavor of the lobster in the salad. I would definitely say that's a salad to share if you're getting other things. The lobster bisque also had a lot more lobster than most restaurants. Had the rich depth of gambit that all good lobster bisques have. Overall great time at Whalers. read more

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Solid choice! We have been wanting to check this place out for a while and glad we did! The food was pretty good with a stunning view and atmosphere. I would say the menu could offer a bit more but being that we came towards the end of the summer season, it may have contributed to the menu. The service was great, very friend and attentive staff! read more

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I had a wonderful birthday dinner here with two friends. We always love to just share a whole bunch of things so we basically got a bunch of apps, a salad and a side, and everything was spectacular. My favorite standouts were the whipped feta, the brussels sprouts, the pan seared Gnocchi and the Korean lettuce wraps. The cosmos were on point, the coconut espresso martini was delicious but I wish I had a slight more coconut flavor. Our server was super nice, very attentive. The inside decor is so incredibly beautiful. I would love to have a summer party there it's the perfect spot for it. I only did minus one star because we really wanted to sit outside, but I made the reservation online and there was nowhere to specify so we had to eat upstairs inside. Like I said the room is still beautiful and we loved it, but I feel like at a place like Whalers one of the draws is to eat outside on the water. I really really loved my whole experience here and can't wait to come back. read more

So so delicious! Just had the lobster avocado toast- omg! Perfection, along with some truffles fries which I polished off so quick because they were so so good! read more

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Love the food, love the view, love the restaurant. The bartenders are always nice and the view is wonderful so relaxing. I wish they would wrap the deck in plastic and leave the heaters on all winter so we could eat outside all year around. read more

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Ate here for Valentine's Day... Food was perfect service was outstanding. at the end our dinner we received a gift card due the extend wait for our dinner ( it really wasn't very long but I was totally fine with waiting due to it being Valentine's Day) we definitely will be coming back . THANK TOU!! read more

If you are looking for a great lobster roll this great dock side restaurant will not disappoint you. We had the hot lobster roll with butter lightly drizzled on top. The lobster was delicious, great quality! Still thinking about it and the cocktails were spot on! read more

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Delicious food and even better service. Scallops + seafood risotto were delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly. The highlight of our dinner was have been our server Cindy-she was extremely attentive and very friendly. Would definitely go back k read more

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If you're looking for the best Lobster Bisque soup on the South Shore, look no further then Whalers in Bayshore. Great location on the water light and airy decor. I definaltey will be visiting often this summer... read more

For starters,The restaurant interior is very cute but it was a warm day out so we chose to sit outside. Our food was very fresh , everyone at the table agreed that it is the BEST calamari we've ever had in our lives ! So definitely try that if you like calamari. Drinks were also good . Our waiter Michael was very nice, professional and mostly attentive! We will be back read more

If you're looking for one of the best seafood pastas, Whalers is amazing! Their brunch is also a hit and has some really great dishes on the menu. The restaurant is beautiful, especially with the stunning waterfront views. Every time I go, service is great and really friendly. If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion, I would definitely keep this place in mind. I would recommend making reservations, as they get pretty busy especially during the weekends! read more

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Hello, where are you Sunday brunch peeps? This is the place to be. They have unlimited alcohol specials and the food is FABULOUS! Service is attentive. This place should be packed, it's not just a Summer restaurant. I'm letting you in on this secret, feel free to tell your friends. Pan fried gnocchi with greens and brown butter. I could have slept on these pillows of perfection. Whipped feta with pistachios, honey and a few pickled onions to slather on your warm pita bread, scoop eat and repeat. Marinated beef so tasty in the Korean bowl topped off with a perfectly cooked sunny side egg yo run all over the ingredients below. Marinated medium rare filet of beef sliced topped with cheese and crispy onions on a roll just thick enough to hold the juices and give you just enough for each mouth pull. Prices are on par without being expensive. We'll be back again. Our waiter was attentive and provided excellent customer service and our water glasses never were empty. read more

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The food, the service, the atmosphere- all 5 stars As always, Matt at the outside bar was great. Such a good guy! Met the owner tonight, so personable and friendly. No wonder the people that work here are all the best. Comes from the top!!! The best!!!!! read more

Amazing !!! Decided to celebrate my birthday at Whalers. I've been there a couple of times now. I drove all the way from Brooklyn,NY just to celebrate there. I've even brought family from out of town there before. Amazing food and drinks, reasonably priced, and super friendly staff. Plus beautiful scenery This time was more special since it was my birthday. They even gave me a gift card for celebrating it there! Love love love I would recommend every time !!! read more

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Great location by the water. Had a nice stroll along the boardwalk before dinner. Clean, beautiful atmosphere, very friendly staff.

Very disappointed in this resturant, went for brunch with a group of friends with one person with a shellfish allergy in our party. We have traveled together for years different states and countries and have never heard of a resturant that does not cook their shellfish and meats separately, seafood restaurants included. We ordered our food and were told this, so we had to cancel our food and go to a different resturant. Would never return due to lack of consideration and common sense. read more

I was here two years ago and had an amazing experience so decided to come back. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. The food was underwhelming and our server never checked on us. We started with the drinks which weren't the best and took forever. The mint vodka drink was too lemony. I exchanged it for the grapefruit vodka martini drink which was better but not amazing. Next, we put in our appetizers and entree. That also took forever. What's more annoying is that our waitress brought our entree before appetizers!! The salmon dish with cauliflower was very good. Next the appetizers came out, we had the lettuce wraps and tuna poke. Both were just ok. The tuna wraps were difficult to assemble. Tuna poke was very small portion. I wish our waitress checked on us because I needed extra dressing and salt and pepper. Overall food wasn't bad but not great either. Service was eh. read more

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I was in the area and looked up waterfront brunch, and ended up at Whalers. The location was just what we were looking for- the view from the outdoor dining area was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our food as well. I started with a mimosa and the tuna poke. Both were good and pretty much what I expected. The real star of my meal was the lobster avocado toast. There was so much lobster meat and it was perfectly prepared. The avocado seemed real too, not just a premade spread. They did forget the tomatoes on mine, but the lobster was so delicious I didn't even care. It was pricey- over $30- but it was absolutely worth it and I highly recommend. The service was quick and friendly, and the inside of the restaurant looked nice. One thing to note is parking may be a little difficult. There are a few spots with signs for Whalers, and I think there might be a valet, but they allowed us to park ourselves. The rest of the lot is paid parking and it was very full when we were there. read more

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Selected this venue via Open Table for a 50th birthday: Whalers restaurant on 124 Maple Ave. Bay Shore, NY 11706 (631) 647-9300. Noted on the Open table app that it was a birthday dinner. We ordered two cocktails, Seafood Risotto and a Boneless Ribeye. Despite the reviews, we found this restaurant to be par at best and overpriced. Arriving, there was no parking and people were blocking traffic for the few spots in front of the restaurant awaiting departures. The ambience is more of a loud luncheonette, with most people including some staff wearing shorts. Cocktails were expensive, although met expectations. $38 SEAFOOD RISOTTO, which consisted of: 5 small clams 3 medium shrimp 6 mussels 10?? extremely small sliced calamari 1 cut up asparagus Not flavorful, nor plentiful. $54 WHALERS STEAK, which consisted of: 14 oz boneless ribeye Mashed potatoes 2 Grilled asparagus There was no salad, bread or any other included item. We went somewhere else for dessert. Steak didn't appear to be 14oz, although was good, as well as the potatoes. A baked potato substitution was not available, even at an upcharge. Portions were small. No fee for credit cards, although a 4 credit card limit per table and a 20% gratuity automatically added to parties of 6 or more. We dine out at least once per week and considering quality, ambience, portion size, parking, service and value, we will not revisit this venue again. read more