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The service was good. We had Joe very detailed and understanding the food came out quick. The ambience is very nice. We sat outside on the water with the boats docking in to come eat very rich and famous and the food. The lobster was fresh like they just caught it and made it the ceviche was fresh and very good with the plantain chips and the Korean chicken wings was decent. Those are hard to make but they was good. The best I had in Long Island so far I would definitely go back for the two of us with that and 11 punch came to about $130 so it's not too expensive but definitely not cheap. Bring your American Express card. It'll be a little pricey but worth. Until next time.
Went on a random Friday afternoon. Great water views. I had the crispy rice and calamari both were delicious!
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!
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!
Great place! I had the Korean chicken rice bowl. I was concerned I was going to get full because this was going to be my meal to carry me thru to dinner. My meal was very filling and delicious :) our waiter was very nice. The whole staff was nice. my friends had the chicken sandwich and the burger. Everyone was happy.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
1 month ago
The service was super fast for a Friday night. They have happy hour, so the outside area was packed. The waterfront area is beautiful. you can watch the boats coming in and out, and you can even pull your own boat right up to the dock to grab food. They have a bar both inside and outside. Just a heads up, there's a small parking fee. We started with the Korean wings, which I've been dying to try. I've had them all over, and this is probably my favorite spot since Bali. We also got the ceviche, which was really good, it didn't look like much, but I'm glad we tried it. Last but not least, the lobster roll, which we split since I was already full. It was delicious. My husband had a rum punch style rum drink very strong, and just okay. The bill came out to about $100. read more
Once again, a great lunch at Whalers! Waterside. Watching the boats and the birds go by. The spicy pork bowl was delicious. The salad with spicy chicken was delicious with an ample portion of chicken The fried calamari was perfect. Always great drinks. And always hot coffee. No room for dessert. A go to place for a waterside lunch!! read more
3 months ago
We ate dinner here for the 4th and it was excellent. From the welcoming hosts, terrific atmosphere and being able to eat dockside was phenomenal and for fireworks watching was satisfactory! We started with the delicious baked clams which we devoured and proceeded to order the following: short ribs with kimchi rice topped with egg wash absolutely delicious top to bottom - the chicken with mashed potatoes and vericut was moist and tasty - loved it and lastly the crispy rice with salmon was incredible - We will be sure to come back next year - and I can't recommend it enough read more
1 month ago
The service was good. We had Joe very detailed and understanding the food came out quick. The ambience is very nice. We sat outside on the water with the boats docking in to come eat very rich and famous and the food. The lobster was fresh like they just caught it and made it the ceviche was fresh and very good with the plantain chips and the Korean chicken wings was decent. Those are hard to make but they was good. The best I had in Long Island so far I would definitely go back for the two of us with that and 11 punch came to about $130 so it's not too expensive but definitely not cheap. Bring your American Express card. It'll be a little pricey but worth. Until next time. read more
4 days ago
1 month ago
Went on a random Friday afternoon. Great water views. I had the crispy rice and calamari both were delicious! read more
10 months ago
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
11 months ago
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
2 months ago
Great place! I had the Korean chicken rice bowl. I was concerned I was going to get full because this was going to be my meal to carry me thru to dinner. My meal was very filling and delicious :) our waiter was very nice. The whole staff was nice. my friends had the chicken sandwich and the burger. Everyone was happy. read more
1 year ago
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
2 months ago
5 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
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
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
4 months ago
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
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
5 months ago
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
1 year ago
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
1 year ago
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
6 months ago
3 years ago
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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Is brunch served Sat and Sunday? Do they also have bottomless brunch options?
Brunch served both Saturdays and Sundays per their website. Fixed menu, no bottomless, when I've been, but may have changed.
Is it still closed on Tuesdays?
For the rest of this year yes, not sure what is happening come 2021
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