Not sure why this place gets so many steller reviews. I was brought here for lunch for a special occasion and the food was nothing special. We were a group of 6 and decided to share a lot of food since it was so highly recommended. New England clam chowder was a salt lick. The bay scallops, fried shrimp, calamari and fish were flavorless. They might have put all the salt and seasoning into the chowder and forgot about the rest. If you like your onion rings dripping in oil, this is your place!Don't waste your money here with so many better options in Island park and Long Beach.The service is what gave this place 3 stars.
My family and I were very sick after eating here. The food was over priced and had no flavor.Edit the owner responded to me! I understand it’s a family owned business and I respect that. But at the same time I’m allowed to voice my opinion. I didn’t enjoy it and I was here before the pandemic and it was overpriced. Your unprofessionalism just confirmed I will never be back. Do better
Love Bigelow's cold lobster rolls and clam chowder! Very fresh and delicious ?☺️Lovely atmosphere❣️
I had the clam strips. Absolutely delicious! Crispy and buttery and a generous portion (I couldn't finish the fries). Tempting selection of desserts but I had no more room. Next time I'm going for the flounder on a bun.
Courteous warm friendly staff, meets carnivorous weathered feisty appetite ? I will always remember the fries, the breaded shrimp, missing out on soft shell crab because I could never remember when it's in season... and the lemon slices to tenderize my food and iced tap water, and the cocktail sauces to dip my fried glory finger foods into. May the maritime gods bless this fine establishment for many years to come ? ❤ ?
Best fried clams ever, fresh
The best and probably the only authentic NE style seafood restaurant in the New York area.
Absolute legend of RVC.Place has been here for a long time and once you try their food, you understand why.Easily the best chowder you can get near anywhere.Sure, the prices are "high" but when you get such high quality, you have no issue paying it. It's a world different than any can and most restaurants in quality
I'm not sure how many places can maintain stellar quality like this for 40 years & counting! This place can! I don't even know if it generationally owned, but I can tell you that memories of my Mom buying their New England clam chowder from the 80s are still carrying the same taste & quality! Of course, the prices have soared, even for pandemic times! $19 for a large size is pricey, yet somehow still worth it! Also had the calamari & onion rings, on separate visits as an accompaniment to the chowder. Excellent! Chowder also reheats beautifully the next day. Although I do takeout, place appeared extremely clean for Covid-19 measures. Excellent extension of size, allowing for great parking. Last time I went, the fellow who took my order brought my order out to my car when it was ready! Don't hesitate to run to this place!
My 5-Star rating is based on taste and freshness of the food, cleanliness of the restaurant, and above average staff/service. I've driven by Bigelow's quite a few times and decided to make a stop for some fresh seafood. I am huge on customer service and staff are extremely friendly, which made it even more enjoyable. Thanks Anthony! I felt like family. I ordered the grilled salmon sandwich with lettuce, tomato and grilled onions with a side of cole slaw. It was a nice portion of fresh fish, beautifully grilled and juicy. Cole slaw was okay, but it was all about the seafood for me. Definitely coming back for more. The only thing I would do different is dine-in, instead of takeout. I had a long drive home!