Bigelow's New England Fried Clams

Seafood restaurant · Rockville Centre

Bigelow's New England Fried Clams

Seafood restaurant · Rockville Centre

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79 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

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Storied seafood counter joint with New England vibe dishing fried clams, chowders & more.  

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79 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

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79 N Long Beach Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Get directions

+1 516 678 3878
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$30–50 · Menu

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"This prim white seafood shack by the side of the road specializes in clams, and their red and white clam chowders — fully loaded with bivalves dredged by guys in hip waders from the surrounding marshlands — are the best in the area and worth driving for. The white clam chowder ($10) is like sleeping in a briny cloud, so pure of flavor, with potatoes and a hint of bacon to give it heft." - Eater Staff

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"Long Island is littered with fabled restaurants specializing in clams. Some of these places are seasonal, but others are year-round. Founded in 1939, Bigelow’s is one of the latter, serving lots of clam specialties in the New England style, including full-belly fried clams. The Ipswich clams are cooked to a golden brown perfection, offered with coleslaw and lemon wedges." - Robert Sietsema

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"Bigelow’s New England Fried Clams offers a Depression-era diner atmosphere with specialties like clam sandwiches, chowders, bisques, and seafood like calamari and crab cakes." - Eater Staff

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Jordan Napolitano

Google
My mom took me here years ago and we loved it, so we finally went back and we’re so happy with it. We ordered too much food but wanted to try a few things. We had the mini crab cakes appetizer which had a nice sauce with it. My mom had the bay scallops, and I did the fried shrimp with a half order of popcorn shrimp Buffalo style since we wanted to try that. We had onion rings and cole slaw. All the seafood is delicious and fresh. The orders are massive. We sat in the outdoor area on a nice warm evening, service was great and our waiter was so nice. The tartar sauce here is probably the best tartar sauce I’ve ever had.

Dominique Barbella

Google
Unbelievable! Wonderfully engaging staff. Clean and nice restaurant. The New England clam chowder cannot be beat! Fried clams are like butter. The crab cakes are made with PLENTY of real crab meat! They have an amazing salad served with fresh avocado! Everything is always so deliciously fresh and crisp. Thus far each and every dish is consistently amazing! So worth the 2 hour drive! Lastly but certainly not least, desert! Warm blueberry cobbler, decadent and plentiful slice of homemade fudge chocolate cake and a hot fudge sundae to die for 😋!

Christine S

Google
Have always driven past this local jewel but finally got the chance to dine in and see what it is all about. From the moment you step in through the door you are greeted warmly by every staff member. They all are excited to have you enjoy a meal making you feel like you are right at home. My partner and I shared in their clam chowder and some Stewart Cream Sodas before we got our mains. The crab sandwich with coleslaw and famous Ipswich Clams over fries were incredible. We relished in every bite with no shortage of tartar and cocktail sauce. By the time we finished all of that we had no room for their incredible looking pies that turn out to be locally baked. We will have to come back not only to try their lobster rolls but a piece of either the apple or blueberry pie. It is not often you see establishments like this but once you do you always see yourself coming back.

Dom Jr

Google
In a word, outstanding! You are greeted with a smile the moment you walk in. The staff were super friendly, and eager to recommend the most popular dishes. You need the New England clam chowder in your life. The jumbo shrimp are actually jumbo, lightly coated with a delicious and perfectly seasoned batter, not the typical two parts batter one part shrimp. Try the buffalo shrimp, accompanied by a bowl of that liquid gold chowder. The key lime pie was the perfect addition to what was a very satisfying meal. Over all a great experience, and a must try in my book.

Kaylee Love

Google
I’ll start off by saying I really don’t like giving low reviews. I was very excited to try this place seeing that it had pretty decent reviews online. I was VERY disappointed. The prices are outrageous. For the portions you get and the quality, the prices shouldn’t be anywhere near that high. I will admit the fries are made fresh and they make their clam chowder from scratch apparently, which were both pretty good. Otherwise very overpriced. The salad I had was awful they barely had anything on their menu. They had no lobster roll which was advertised and attracted me in the first place. It’s misleading and very very expensive. And I got a piece of blueberry pie to go and it looked like they just threw the worse overcooked piece they could find. Guess I won’t be coming back here.

The Eyefuel Group HD Inc

Google
Just stumbled into this place. I knew nothing about it. It looked cool. I left stunned and now a big fan!! Food was amazing and the service amazing as well. We had the crabcakes and the fried Ipswich clams. Warm shrimp roll. Everything was excellent. The homemade coleslaw was on point. The tartar sauce was amazing. And the crabcake sauce was excellent and I topped it off with a pecan pie, which was out of this world props to this 85 year old establishment, family owned business they do a great job and serve great food. I’m def coming back!

Angelo Lomonte

Google
A Long Island legend, Bigelow's is an institution for those who love fresh simple fried fish. The fries and tartar sauce are also so amazingly delicious and all made fresh not frozen or from a can/jar. As you can see from the photo we dove in so quickly i forgot to get a picture!

Tara Piech

Google
I was so excited to try this place based upon over a thousand reviews, most of which are really good. To start with the positives: the staff were all friendly and attentive, and we were seated quickly on a weekend right before the dinner rush. The crab cakes were delicious as was the horseradish sauce that they served with them. The New England clam chowder was also really good and creamy, though a little sweet for my taste. The disappointment unfortunately started with the entrees. The fried clams and fried cod had absolutely no flavor at all, it tasted like they didn't add any salt and pepper. The batter was crisp and you can tell that they used fresh oil, but the lack of flavor was extremely disappointing. I don't mind paying a premium for good seafood, but the taste has to be worth it. We spent $100 for two people on food that was bland as hell except for the appetizers. It's always a let down when you realize you can probably cook more flavorful food at home for a fraction of the price. We won't be back.

Annie B.

Yelp
Ambience, casual, seafaring, atmosphere service fantastic food amazing I always get the same thing....the sweet, fried clam strips. Cole slaw made to perfection....just the right amount of creaminess and flavor And they have been here for a long, long time... a RVC tradition

Jiali L.

Yelp
Sometimes the craving strikes for a good New England clam chowder.  When you happen to be in Long Island for a wedding, what better reason to scope out local spots and try a new place than after the wedding that day? So after doing some searching, Bigelow's came up and the reviews seemed consistent and solid.  When we pulled into the location, it definitely had a seafood shack type of vibe (plus the parking lot was full, another good sign).  We got a New England Clam Chowder to go and I tried it in the car! It was everything I was looking for and I was so happy.  It was creamy, thick, chunky and had plenty of clams!  Other friends asked us to buy some for them and after I vetted it, I happily complied.  We only tried their NE clam chowder but I'd go back to get their soup again in a heartbeat if we're in the area again.  I'd also be up for trying other things on their menu since they had a lot of other seafood options. Check it out if you're in the area! If you're a fan of NE clam chowder, you won't be disappointed.

Heily P.

Yelp
Unpopular opinion but I thought this place was just meh. I've literally driven past this place thousands of times, always thinking I need to try this place because people say it's great. Went with a friend. I got the fish and chips and she for a sandwich. It's the same breaded fish. My food was just ok. No real flavor. I didn't care for it and I won't be back

Stacey S.

Yelp
Another visit on 5/18/24 and was not disappointed. We ordered the lobster bisque, fried oysters, belly clams and oysters. Each dish was plentiful and fried perfectly, nothing too heavy. Even the fries and onion rings were tasty. The team of servers were on their game, attentive and friendly. Even the owner checked in on us.

Scott B.

Yelp
Everything was great. I loved every bit of it. We had the fish and chips clams and the fried shrimp. We will try the scallops next.

Lesah S.

Yelp
Went there last night. Restaurant is clean and we were greeted and seated quickly. Our order was taken, and our food came out promptly I got the crab cakes which were amazing. Very little filler, and lots of chunky delicious crab. The fried calamari was good too, nice and lightly fried to crispy perfection. Portions are large ! Our waiter was very attentive, drinks always topped off , checked in with us , brought us to go boxes without prompting. Prices are a bit high, but not outrageous.

Jan P.

Yelp
Omg I love this place. Even with the covid restrictions. Their line was busy so we wouldn't call ahead. However when we arrived we were directed to a parking spot. A guy comes over and takes the order. 5 minutes later someone comes and we pay. They took cash! 3 minutes later our comes the food. He puts it in our back seat and away we go. The soups are amazing. Seafood bisque is my favorite and hubby likes the mixed clam chowders. They have lobster rolls!!! And soft shell crab is in season now !!! So excited to go home and eat. Oh and most important all the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. Thanks for a great experience. Even and especially under these circumstances

Costa B.

Yelp
Outstanding, authentic New England style seafood and clam bar, nice, quaint location, Inside it's set up Like a traditional Raw bar, but they do have an enclosed patio that's climate control, and plenty of seating, all the seafood was fresh, delicious, great service even the owners come out to greet their customers, Multiple selections of clams and other shellfish, they even have burgers, too, I was very impressed with the service everything was cooked exactly the way I wanted it, and was delivered and served in a timely matter..Jose Was great, very friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, a lot of desserts, and delicious milkshakes, if you're a seafood lover, this is definitely the spot for you to visit,, Seafood bisque was creamy, I love the flounder fillet, calamari w/ or wo legs, were crispy, Their cold shrimp roll was very good

Claudia G.

Yelp
This is the fried clam joint I have been looking for! The Ipswich fried clams are to die for. Best on Long Island. I only just discovered this place and I am already planning my return!

Charles S.

Yelp
Fantastic spot in Long Island. (My first) Got to meet one of the owners who was very nice and helped me through the menu and my order.. clam belly sandwich was incredible! Thank you for a great experience on my cross country trip!

Shei L.

Yelp
Both chowders were delicious. Big serving was an understatement. Everything was over flowing. Their Ipswich clams- definitely a must have.

Tina W.

Yelp
This is our go-to spot for fried seafood! We always come with our kids, they are kid friendly and very welcoming. This is a small casual place. Everything is delicious here! I don't know what they use in the batter, but it's so light and not greasy! We loveeeee their fries too! The fries come with everything as a side. They are addictive. The portions are good too! My kids always order fish and chips, which they devour! We always order buffalo shrimp and calamari to start! Delicious and never disappoints! We usually get different entrees depending on what we feel that day, but whatever it is, it's great! You will not be disappointed! We love this place!

Brady C.

Yelp
This is the worst piece of shjt I have ever ate. I went in and there was cold clams. They were terrible with the service. Never going again.

AnnMarie N.

Yelp
My love for seafood has evolved over the years, and my allergy to it all is somewhat contained , I know my limits and I can enjoy dishes with minimal fear haha 10 years ago I would have never tried a cup or bowl of anything fishy white and creamy but now, I know, I have been educated, I have been Schooled by Bigelows delicious Clam chowder. The Ipswich clams of course, hearty bites you cannot miss. The crab cake ? Luscious with almost zero filler. The seafood bisque ! Phenomenal. Service fantastic.

E L.

Yelp
Such a quaint clam shack!! But don't let the humble building fool you, the food is absolutely delicious! BTW- I only tried this place many years ago when we were referred by a fellow foodie! One of the things that I missed after moving away from the South Shore of Li. It's one of the few restaurant that we would travel for. They are known for the fried Ipswich clams but my favorite is by far the fried oysters. My husband loves their fried shrimps. Now they are serving soft shell crabs (month of April). I have to tell you my hubby does not like restaurant food since he is a great cook who is rarely impressed by the many overpriced bad places we been to. BTW- they started accepting credit card a couple of years ago. Also they set up an "outdoor" enclosed dinning area that is definitely more comfortable with the kids, elderly and larger groups than the original diner counter. Please support this place, times are hard on restaurant these days! I would hate to not have this place to travel to get the best fried oysters.

Emma A.

Yelp
Food tasted great, service was quick, everything was awesome until 3 out of the 4 of us had the worst food poisoning of our lives. The New England clam chowder was the only thing we ate in common that day and my husband didn't eat it and didn't get sick. I'm really disappointed because I did enjoy my experience but now I can never go back.

Linda C.

Yelp
If you can't make out to Freeport''s Nautical Mile or up to the Bronx to City Island, COME HERE! Cute nautically decorated place and friendly people. I had the fried calamari, it was delicious!! Portions were generous and prices seemed comparable to the aforementioned seafood places. I am now a fan of Bigelow's!

Nicole S.

Yelp
They have NO BUTTER in this place! I asked about the NE Clam Chowder-it's made w BUTTER, but they just shrugged & said it's not made with Butter, & they had none! I was NOT happy!

Joel H.

Yelp
If yelp allowed me to give 10 stars, I would find a way to give 15. We pulled into their private lot and immediately parked. This is not a huge restaurant but there was plenty of room for us to have some lunch. The seating is an outdoor feel with plenty of light. We were immediately greeted at the door and brought to a table. Immediately I could see that our waitress was delightful. We had been here once before, but in our absence, they built a new shop at the other end of the parking lot. I am assuming that one day the old restaurant will come down. I recommend that you enjoy fried food since so much of their menu is fried fish. We kept it simple for lunch and my wife had a bowl of the Manhattan Clam Chowder while I had the appetizer portion of the Ipswich clams and an order of fries. All I could say was OH MY, EVERYTHING was delicious. Without a doubt or reservation this was best Clam Chowder of anyplace I've been to. Rich-tasty broth with plenty of clams, potatoes, and vegetables. They clearly like dill and it just made this soup perfect. The Ipswich clams were fantastic. Light crispy breading and delicious tasting clams. Once I started eating them, I just could not stop. Even the fries were great. Exactly how I like them.... Slightly crispy brown and moist potato inside. Our delightful waitress checked up on us through our entire meal. Detailed-polite-always smiling.... It wasn't until we finished, and I took a picture of the family did I learn that she (our waitress) was the daughter of the waiter in the restaurant. He too was just a pleasure. I am looking forward to our next visit which will be in weeks, not years. There are so many items on the menu, and I plan on trying them all. There is a reason why this place has been in business since 1939. It is fantastic! KUDOs to the team here at Bigelows.

Toné S.

Yelp
Still same great service, ambiance, and taste! They now have an outdoor seating extension (I am sure as a result of covid) which is enclosed, bug free AND CLEAN!

Bonnie N.

Yelp
Came here during lobster season and it was very delicious. Smaller than I expected for the price, but at least my lobster roll craving was satisfied. You can choose to have your roll hot or cold and I chose cold per server recommendation. The bun was nicely buttered and toasted and there were sizable chunks of lobster. My bf and I also shared a serving of their New England Clam Chowder and the Manhattan Clam Chowder, along with the fried clams. The chowder had a lot of clams in it and was very hearty. This place is very popular and it's a relatively small seating area, so be prepared to wait! Service was friendly. Glad I got to try it!

David A.

Yelp
Incredible service! Served by several staffers and all busted their butt to take care of me. My drink was never more than a third bellow full. Condiments topped off. Food brought quickly. Had a spill and they cleaned up, brought more napkins and silverware. Very friendly and engaging. Felt like I was at Cheers... Everyone knew your name, except for me as I'm not local. Drinks and food came out super quick. Pay in person or visa their website or an app using a QR code. Ordered the Ipswich fried clam bellies with Cole slaw. The quality was no different than my favorite new England clam shacks. They lived up to their name! Cole slaw was good and not overly sweet. I'll get the salad next time. Need to balance out the food with something healthy. Place is small with maybe a dozen tables? Likely less. Dine in with covered outdoor area with screens. Plenty of ventilation. Inside is for takeout and bathrooms. It's a clam shack folks! Parking lot is small, but will accommodate seating. It's free, but a bit tight. Wait can be ten to thirty minutes at peak. Think twice about large parties unless off peak. I was seated in minutes at the last table.

Carl G.

Yelp
Food and service was great! Food served hot and fresh. Staff is super friendly, Ordered the fish and chips portion size was larger than expected. Definitely eating here again.

Frank M.

Yelp
My wife wanted to try Bigelow's for a long time and finally made it there with my brother-in-law and his wife. We went on a rainy Saturday night. My wife and I ordered the New England Clam Chowder and shared 2 apps, the fried clams and the buffalo shrimp with the sauce on the side. To drink we all had water with lemon. Our soup came out tasted good, could have been hotter, especially on a cool rainy night. Then our apps came out which we shared; the portions were a nice size. The fried clams were very good, the shrimp was ok. The tartar sauce seemed to be watered down, definitely had better. The sauces that came with the shrimp was ok. When was said and done our portion of the bill was $72 with tax a tip for water, soup and an app. It seems that they are trying to make for covid. I saw other reviews and were very good. Maybe we were excepting too much, or they had an off night, but with this experience we won't be going back too soon.

Devona R.

Yelp
The best fried shrimps I've ever had... Salads are always fresh! Onion rings delicious! I moved out of state & still come once a month for their delicious food... Love it.

Kabir A.

Yelp
Stopped by for some lunch on a a Saturday end of October. Opted to sit outside / inside tent seating. Ceiling heaters in place for anyone feeling cold, did the job. Not many other diners. We ordered - New England Clam chowder - thicc and yummy Clam fires - scrumptious; must try Crab cake sandwich - sizeable patty, packed with crab meat and flavor, prefer to be a bit more moist Lobster Roll - nicely stuffed, warm, good mix of tail and little claw meat, on a drenched 2/butter roll. Portion to price ratio debatable cuz ya know.. Inflation + seafood. Delicious level a bit lower than the 1st time I came earlier in the summer. Staff are always welcoming and friendly. Service is quick. Portions are shareable, good for groups.

Stephanie L.

Yelp
Today, my Mom would have turned 80 years old!! While she's been gone for quite a while these days can be tough. I choose to spend these days celebrating her by enjoying the things she loved most!! My Mom loved a good clam strip basket!!! Bigelow's was the spot!!! It's a small place with an enclosed outdoor dining area. The staff is so so nice!! Very attentive without being annoying. We ordered a New England clam chowder, clam strip appetizer, the fried cod sandwich that came with fries and a side order of onion rings. Literally all my mom's favorites!!! They happen to be ours as well!! Everything was just delicious!!!! The chowder was the thickest most flavorful chowder I've ever had!!! It was actually really good with a drop of hot sauce on it too!! The sandwich was HUGE!!! Two fat cod fillets stacked on a soft bun!!! Incredible!!! The clam strips were nice and big, crunchy and tender. The onion rings had a nice thin coating that was crunchy. Their tartar sauce and cocktail sauces were the perfect accompaniment to the dishes we ordered. The meal was perfect!!! Another one of my mom's favorite things was a good hot fudge sundae!!!! DO NOT SLEEP ON THE SUNDAE!!! The hot fudge is made in house and you can definitely tell!!!! It was delicious and the perfect sweet ending to an amazing celebration meal!!!! All of my Mom's favorites in one spot... it could not have been a better way to remember my mom on her birthday!!!! The owner even came out to see how everything was!!! Definitely try this place!!! It will not disappoint!!!

May C.

Yelp
Had this on my to hit list for a while and decided to bring my family of 9 to try this place. Not sure why the high rating reviews but every single person on our table ordered a different entree. It all tasted the same...no flavor and all fried. Seems they don't change the recipe from dish to dish...clams taste the same as the flounder. Luckily there was an abundance of tatter sauce and ketchup that was provided for our tables for our food to taste like something. The crab cake sandwhich was okay. I really wanted to like this place but we all left not satisfied.

Meri L.

Yelp
I was in the area for work and figured I would take advantage and get some lunch. I was greeted upon entry and was told I could sit wherever I wanted. I chose a seat and was quickly greeted by my server. I started with the seafood bisque that was delish! So much seafood in every bite. The cup was overflowing with deliciousness. I also ordered a warm lobster roll with a side of fries. It came with either fries, coleslaw or salad. Fries were crisp. The lobster roll was yummy. It was seasoned nicely with old bay. I was so full already after the soup that I ate the lobster out of the roll. Very delicious and filling lunch!

Steph P.

Yelp
Absolutely the best fried fish, clams and chowder around! Will not go anywhere else! No wonder it has been around forever!

Scott M.

Yelp
This is easy. This place is a shrine to fried seafood. Incredible food, great service. I've had a bunch of stuff on the menu, and it was all fantastic. Another yelper here said "If Yelp allowed me to give 10 stars, I would find a way to give 15." He hit it right on the noggin. We'd throw 20 stars if we could Know a few things, though: Portions are big. It gets crowded fast--go early if you can. Otherwise you're going to wait. You'll wait outside... Check the Weather Parking sucks. No other way to say it-another reason to go early. It ain't cheap-it's expensive, really. But you get what you pay for--this is a superlative feed. I've been to restos all over--this place vaunted into the top 5 immediately. Go there NOW if you can. We wish WE could.

Lily C.

Yelp
Yelpers did not steer me wrong again. I happen to be in this neck of the woods and was trying to find a place for a quick lunch. Bigelow's got so many reviews and the average was over 4.5 stars. A very good sign indeed and I'm happy to report, Bigelow's lived up to its reputation. I had an appetizer of Buffalo Shrimp. Delicious and plentiful. Speaking of plentiful, the hubby got the fried clam strips, not the appetizer portion, but the regular portion and it was huge. Certainly enough for two people and a good value if you're sharing. The batter on both were light and lovely. The cook on both were perfect. They know how to do fried seafood properly here. I would absolutely recommend and return. Service was excellent and it was super clean. I imagine in the Summer, there's a long wait. Build that in and go to Bigelow's. I don't think you'll be disappointed. There's a reason this place gets such great reviews and has been around for so long. They just do it right!

Wailana W.

Yelp
Came here after my bf's workout nearby as it was a Saturday. Normally, it is closed on Sunday so if you want to catch them on the weekend, Saturday is your only chance. Ordered our usual NE clam chowder, crab cakes, 1-1/2 orders fried Ipswich clam/scallop combo, unsweetened iced teas and the bill came to $120. We come mainly for the chowder and clams because as I previously reviewed, these are the most authentic New England fare outside or inside New England as you will get. It's getting pricier and you're sitting in their outside seating area with heaters. Just saying.

Sharon L.

Yelp
By far THE BEST CLAM CHOWDER I've ever had! I first had their clam chowder as takeout, & have been dreaming about it since. My boyfriend and I came by on a Saturday afternoon for lunch & we were greeted immediately by their friendly staff. We ordered a bowl of clam chowder, a lettuce & tomato salad, and the fried clam strips with fries to share. While it doesn't sound like a lot of food, it was more than enough for the both of us and we had leftovers to take home! Bigelow's is generous with their clam chowder portions - it was literally overflowing! The chowder is hearty and delicious without being too rich (which is usually an issue for me with other chowders). There's a good amount of clams, unlike other places that try to fill you up with potato! Highly highly recommend getting this. I've never been a huge fan of manhattan clam chowder, but if this is anything to go by, I'm definitely trying it next time! The clam strips come with a heaping portion on top of fries, and they're absolutely perfect. Lettuce and tomato salad provided a refreshing bite to contrast the chowder and fries. The staff was incredibly friendly & kind, and made us feel as though we were regulars. Cash and credit are both accepted - they have a "scan to pay" QR code if you want to use apple pay too! Super convenient. Will definitely be back!

Jon W.

Yelp
Bigelows gives big portions this is a value spot. This local favorite gives you a blast from the past with clam strips galore, fries, onion rings, this is nautical comfort food at its finest. I went here for the clam strips and yes the prices are up there but your are getting a ton of food and they don't skimp out, after seeing the reviews I made sure to order the clam strips crispy and the fries/onion rings well done. They all came out piping hot but flavored great and the clam strips were not overpowered in seasoning. The onion rings are a must also! In short: - Good clam strips - Great Onion rings - Good fries - Cool vibe

Debra Z.

Yelp
The chowder and bisque are outstanding i had the swordfish (excellent!) and a lot of it too ! Their french fries are made fresh and they are yummy. I want to go back and try the lobster rolls, coleslaw We did share a hot fudge sundae! I was in heaven ( shouldn't have shared) LOL! This place has been around forever and i just made it my business to get in and try it , im glad i did ! By the way - its nothing fancy - very casual , when you are there you almost feel like you are eating on somebodies back porch . The service is speedy and friendly, the owner goes all around to say hello and chat The fish is fresh Try them out if you haven't yet , you'll be glad you did!

Steven S.

Yelp
The food, the place the staff all get 5 stars. Got the clam chowder and a fish sandwich. Best chowder , it's been a while. The fish sandwich was perfect.

Bill W.

Yelp
We went to visit my 88 year old sister in East Rockaway who doesn't go out of her home since the pandemic. I asked her what she wanted to have for dinner and she quickly replied - fried shrimp and French fries with no salt. I was somewhat surprised because her usual diet is bland, no taste food. So I asked her what restaurant I should get the fried shrimp diner from. Again without hesitation she said Bigelow's. I I ordered on line giving them the pickup time. Soon after I placed the order my cell phone rang. It was Bigelow's telling me that their fries are unsalted , but not the onion rings I ordered for my wife and me to share. No problem since my sister doesn't eat onion rings. At the appointed time my wife and I drove to Bigelow's in Rockville Centre from East Rockaway. If I have a concern it's the crazy traffic. Not much the restaurants can do about it, however. The owner, William, greeted me like an old friend even though we didn't know each other. He was so kind that I related my story, that my sister would come here "back in the day" and have the fried shrimp. He went to a draw and l pulled out a postcard with a picture of the restaurant from the 1940's and told me to give it to my sister. He even inscribed it: To Dotty, from your friends at Bigelow's. Enjoy! The best part was watching my sister enjoy her fried shrimp and French fries, with no salt!

Mickei M.

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The food was delicious!!! There wasn't much salt or seasoning to the seafood, but surprisingly it didn't need it. It was battered and fried to perfection. The seafood tasted really fresh. I would've definitely liked a few more scallops on the plate for the price! All the sauces were really good as well. I had key lime pie for desert and it was ok. Also, what I really liked was the service. Everyone I encountered was pleasant and welcoming. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting some good clams or calamari!

Crystal P.

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Came here for some take out since we were in the area and I always wanted to try this place. I just got chicken fingers but they were delicious. My mom seemed to enjoy her meal of whatever she got. Can't say much else since it was just take out. I'd go here again.

Michael T.

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Everything we ordered was very good. The service was also excellent,the place is very clean . I love that they renovated it a few years ago . We have been going there for years started in the 80s and will continue to. If you think it is over priced you should stick with Red Lobster . You get what you pay for.

Stephen S.

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Love this place. It's been around for ever for a reason Go for the Ipswich fried clams. Cones with a ton of fries. The chowder is great though with all the food you get as an entree you don't need an app. Manager remembers us every time we go Parking lot is small summer wait can be long Deserts are expensive

Lance E.

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I've only been twice, so take it for what it's worth. This place is a classic old-fashioned seafood shanty dive-style restaurant. More or less the kind you would expect to find on Cape Code, Montauk, City Island, etc. You know, the kind of place that back in the 1920s or 30s was VERY affordable with offerings called "Blue Plate Specials". That was then. Today just about all of these places are quite pricey. And so is Bigelow's. Don't buy that two $$ rating. Assume at least three. Maybe 3.5. They don't offer any deals here. (Clam strips, $27.) And that would be fine if all else was spectacular, which it isn't. Mind you, the food is good. But spectacular? No. You want spectacular? Go visit Flo's Clam Shack in Newport RI. Great food, GREAT VIEWS, and yeah, high prices as well. Long Island has many seafood shacks, and many right on the water instead of on the noisy Sunrise Highway. I don't understand paying these top prices to sit 100 feet from bumper to bumper cars, often honking.

Stephanie J.

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Traveled from Jamaica Queens to RVC last Saturday evening for Bigleows takeout. We ordered calamari, scallops, clams, onion rings & fries. Everything was good except the clams, which we always order. Really don't have words to describe except "tasteless". Wondering if anyone else had the same experience with their clams on Saturday January 6th?

Mark G.

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Bigelow's is a MUST! The food is amazing. Everything was on point. They even brought us some fried oysters even though we didn't order them. The people who work there are SOOOOO NICE! At one point even the owner/or General Manager came to our table. If I'm ever in the area again I'm definitely coming back

Robert F.

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Very tasty seafood in a convenient location. Service and atmosphere are both nice. I like the fried shrimp with tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.

Alethea C.

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The food is always consistently good, but I definitely recommend eating in instead of taking out because by the time you get it home it's a little soggy

William D.

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What a crock of crap. The delivery service leaves the food on my sister's doorstep. Doesn't bother to ring the door bell Two hours later her grandson see the package and tells her. The food is ICE COLD! So I call BIGELOW's to complain. The jerk tells me to take it up with the delivery service. I will never, ever, ever order from them again.

Elena V.

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Just had a great dinner with my family - the service, atmosphere, and food were all outstanding. We tried every soup and couldn't choose a favorite, so I'd suggest getting them all too to see for yourself. The deep sea scallops stood out to me the most - juiciest scallops I've had in a while. Thanks for the warm welcome from the staff and a great night overall!

Chris C.

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only one world describes it best wonderful! bur ill use two... great, and fabulas