Claudio's Waterfront

Claudio’s Waterfront is the perfect spot if you love fresh seafood and a lively atmosphere. The lobster was incredible, cooked to perfection and full of flavor. The view by the water makes the whole experience even more special, especially at sunset. The staff was welcoming and attentive, making sure everything was just right. Did you know Claudio’s was originally opened in 1870 as Claudio’s Tavern, making it one of the oldest restaurants in the U.S.? It was family-owned by the Claudiaos for nearly 150 years before changing ownership in 2018, and its legacy is still very much alive. If you’re looking for great seafood and a fun vibe, this place is a must-visit.

I’ve eaten here a few times over the past couple of decades when visiting Greenport. The food is good and the atmosphere is great. This time there were only three of us so we ate at the bar. We each had a bowl of Clam Chowder and shared an order of fish tacos which comes with three so we had one each. The food was delicious. We each had a drink. I had a Palamoa with Casamigos Tequila. Claudio’s isn’t just a place to eat, it’s a Greenport landmark. You will find both locals and tourists eating there. Anytime I’m in Greenport, I’ll have a meal and drink at Claudio’s.

Fabulous evening at Claudios Waterfront. Our waitress, Careen was phenomenal. We have had her once before. She is a friendly, attentive and knowledgeable server. We also had the chance to speak with the manager, Jeanie. It happened to be her birthday. It was so clear to everyone how much she is respected and loved by her staff. We love the atmosphere at Claudios and come here often. They never disappoint! Thanks for a great evening. Pam and Brett Hanson

This will be a review of the drinks only. The view is, as others have noted, absolutely gorgeous! And the server/bartender was good; he even snapped these photos of us (and I know this can sometimes be a bit of an issue, because they’re busy doing their job. But he took the photos with good humor). We ordered from the bartender and then went outside. It is the shoulder season, so it was not too busy. As I mentioned, we did not have any food. The three of us had three different drinks. And it felt like a Goldilocks situation. My one friend had a spicy margarita and it was way too strong. My second friend had an espresso martini and it was way too weak, it was mostly Bailey’s. I had a rum punch and it was just right! So in terms of the Goldilocks scenario, I won, because my rum punch was excellent, but one of my friends could barely drink her margarita, it had so much booze. Normally this is a good thing, but we really did want a nice balanced drink. But the bartender, again, was efficient and nice. Perhaps they are accustomed to tourists who really want a lot of booze?

Expectations are high when you pick a place for lunch on a pier next to the waterfront. Claudio's was an average experience with average food. Being from Colorado, I could find a similar place to eat there. Here's my point of view: To start, the clam chowder should have more than a few clams in it and could even use more potatoes as a "filler" but it was mostly cream/liquid. The butternut squash soup was good, creamy, and spices right. The fish and chips were good, a little greasy (to be expected) but the fries, although crispy, had a "oil cross contamination" taste. We also had a Connecticut lobster roll (warm and buttery) that had plenty of lobsta' and the local tap beer was very good.

Brett was a high energy and made us feel welcomed the mintue we were seated. Made ordering fun and comfortable. The food was amazing. Ordered steamed mussles in white wine which tasted great. The oysters were super fresh. The Smash Burger was Well cooked and delicious and the Connecticut lobster roll was not dry or too moist. Just perfect with delicious fries on the side. Places music is amazing and they allow pets I noticed from other tables. Overall 10/10.

I was so disappointed in the food here. I went as part of a group trip and was not impressed with the choices they served us. The baked clams were a 6 out of 10. Very mushy but big clam pieces. Salad tasted like they just squeezed a lemon on it. Most disgusting lobster roll I ever tasted and the chicken was undercooked and chewy. Only thing that was awesome was the fish and chips. That was a 10. The burgers people were ordering looked really good. Place was nice, view was nice, and a good band was playing. Just wished food was better

We came here for dinner hoping to enjoy a nice evening by the water, but the entire experience was a letdown. This place honestly feels like an overpriced knockoff of Margaritaville—except the food at Margaritaville is way better. We had a 7 PM reservation but still had to wait 20 minutes to be seated, and it wasn’t even that busy. They have a “5-minute grace period,” which is laughable– why stress about being on time if you’re going to be kept waiting anyway? From the start, the staff was unfriendly, and our server had an off-putting attitude. No water refills unless we asked, a 35-minute wait for our appetizer, and then another 10 just to flag someone down for utensils. The food? Disappointing and kinda nasty. Fried calamari tasted like it was cooked in old, reused oil which made us sick and we didn’t eat much of it. The $45 lobster mac and cheese was mostly inedible, and the linguine with clams was gritty with sand. Even the drinks were a miss. To top it off, they served everything in disposable plastic cups—at a waterfront restaurant. It felt careless and cheap, especially given the location. Just poor taste. The only decent part of our visit was standing outside admiring the view before we went in and felt completely robbed. Between the bad food, bad service, and atmosphere, I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, not for dinner, not for drinks, not even for a quick stop. There’s just nothing redeemable about it.

We enjoyed a very nice lunch. On Veterans Day a ride to the North Fork of Long Island with all the fall colors was topped off by an excellent lunch at Claudio's. The waitress Valerie and hostess Jeannie made the experience perfect. The food and service could not have been better. Sitting outside on the pier with the great view of bay and ferries only added to the venue. The only criticism was the parking that had no bearing on the restaurant. What a PITA. Hopefully this review will help in correcting the issue.

Never once have I had a great experience here after all the years I've come. The service is always slow. The food is good sometimes but not always. This last trip was a joke however... My friend and I wanted to stop in for a quick app and a drink each. We got seated and wanted to order a drink. My friend asked for a whiskey sour and the server said they don't have those on the menu. I asked- the bar doesn't have whiskey? I think he just didn't know what the drink was and was telling us they didn't have it. He asked the bar and they said they would make it and I got a simple bottle of corona. We also ordered baked clams to share. We kept waiting for our drinks, but they never came. Our food came, however. The clams were extremely tiny. Like unexpectedly tiny. We waited five more minutes for our drinks to arrive, but they never came and our server disappeared as well. We ate our clams and then sat for an additional 10 minutes and then finally I just put a 20 under the plate and we got up and left. The clams were $24 but I didn't even care at that point. The only thing I can recommend this place for is going there and sitting directly at the bar and only ordering drinks.

Great for a quick lunch or dinner by the water. The lobster roll is fresh and tasty. The coconut shrimp is delicious and the dipping sauce is great too.

I took my mother to Claudio's for a late Mothers Day brunch. We had a nice booth with views of people strolling on the side walk as well as a water view of the pier. I really enjoyed the appetizers as well as the main course which was Fish & Chips that my mother & I both ordered. Unfortunately I ate it up before I remembered to take a photo. All & all it was good service, could have been a little faster over 30 minutes for the food but not bad for a holiday. The staff was accommodating & the restaurant seemed family friendly but also a good spot to have a date.

Of course while in the area we had to come here for lunch. It was good and sitting by the water was great. My son had a blast. I only wish we came out to this area more often, it's such a nice area.

Claudio's has come a long way from the local haunt I remember from childhood. The space is really well done, with modern furniture and a fantastic patio for outdoor dining. And the service was great, even as foot traffic picked up for the afternoon rush. The menu really impressed me. It's focused on seafood, of course, but this Claudio's isn't afraid to try new things. For example, the lobster crispy rice was a unique twist on the seafood staple, serving up lobster with a delicious sauce and cubes of fried rice that hit the spot. The blackened swordfish sandwich was excellent, the fish was prepared perfectly and the fries were out of this world. All in all, a great meal at a must-visit restaurant if you're visiting Greenport and have a seafood itch to scratch!

Amazing Customer service Tara and Jim always remember us. Also can I just say Euro cup and Golf with a cool breeze ,good music and amazing drinks. Took me 4 hours on the Jitney because of traffic and always worth it! Love Tara and Jim!!!

I had high hopes for this waterfront restaurant after hearing so many great things over the years. Unfortunately my friend and I were quite disappointed. Most of what we ordered was no longer available (how do you run out of salad ingredients?) and the prices were ridiculously high. The waiter was OK, and the atmosphere nice because it's located on the Sound, and the Aperol Spritz we ordered was actually really good. Unfortunately I don't recommend it and it's highly doubtful that I'll go back any time soon.

Claudio's is great on a sunny summer day. The vibe is casual seafood and you're right there on the pier. But visit on a rainy Sunday evening, and you'll focus more on the food, service, and prices, which are okay, okay and high. Ultimately you're paying for ambience, while the restaurant is mediocre. The menu has declined in recent years. The Caesar salad was very good, but the fish and chips might have come from the frozen food aisle at the supermarket. $9 for a small draft beer is high even for a quality restaurant, and the Cosmopolitan didn't resemble one. Enjoy a few snacks on a nice day, but don't expect a quality seafood meal.

A wonderful and nostalgic visit to Claudio's Waterfront! Thank you Nicole, the greatest waitress in all the land for making this into a memorable experience. The table decided the lobster and lobster roll were delectable and as the token vegetarian, this gal enjoyed her delicious fries and avocado. So accomodating! A beautiful view of the marina tops this off. Can't wait to visit next summer!

Cool waterfront location where you can dock your boat. Had a band playing outside in the corner. Cocktails were very good, and so was the lobster roll. Bill adds up with a good number of people. Lot of fun for summertime vibes.

Claudio's Waterfront has been the dining highlight on our last two visits to Greenport. Being that Greenport is the last major central business district before the end of the North Fork in Orient Point, the village's popular restaurant has been an ideal spot for us to have lunch while driving out east on the North Fork. From my two visits here, Claudio's Waterfront is an example of the ambiance being great and the food being solid. The restaurant overlooks Greenport Harbor which is picture postcard dining. From the table, I have enjoyed taking in the postcard scenery of Greenport Harbor extending to the northern shoreline of Shelter Island. This includes boats and the Shelter Island ferry floating across the water. What better way to enjoy this picture postcard view than with a Shelter Island 114 I.P.A, named after the roadway that the ferry connects. It is 7% alcohol and costs $8. From my table, I would see boaters dock their boat and hop into Claudio's Waterfront. So it has a boating vibe to it. It also has a New England village seaside vibe because it is incorporated into the Village of Greenport business district. Where the scenery is awesome, the food is good. And a little pricey in my opinion. On the subject of pricing, during the busy summer season they charge $10 to park here. In the future, we plan to park in a Village of Greenport parking lot to avoid the $10 fee and gain a charming walk in the village. I ordered the Claudio's combo. It costed $35. The fried food featured flounder, clam strips, popcorn shrimp, scallops, fries, and cole slaw. I prefer broiled seafood to fried. When I think of fried seafood, Long John Silvers comes to mind. It is a shame that there were no broiled seafood combos on the menu, like Armando's Seafood Barge offered when it was open in Southold. To be honest, I enjoyed the Red Lobster broiled combos more. I thought that the food was good and plentiful. I made this a two parter that tasted equally as good for dinner. If my Dad was a Yelper, he'd write that he liked the two clams that he ordered as appetizers but they were not filling. Our Waitress Jess had a personality as pleasant as the Greenport Harbor besides the restaurant and as charming as the townscape in back of it. She recommended the Shelter Island 114 I.P.A., gave me sauces with the to-go bag and gave each of us a Claudio's Waterfront pen. In conclusion, I am of the impression that the harborfront dining is the main ingredient of the Claudio's Waterfront experience. The ingredients in the food is secondary. It is the ambiance of spending time overlooking the bucolic water of Long Island's East End that would make me want to return. Next time, I will most likely order the fish & chips.

Rode a boat to the pier outside of the restaurant. The harbormasters are always ready to help us out with tying up to the dock. The whole place looks nice and it is very open. The food is good! Nothing crazy but it is very good. They gave us a lobster roll on accident thinking we ordered it. We took it anyway and it was pretty good. The fries are nothing special. Sorry! Meant to put 5 stars. Fixed!

Had another great lunch at Claudio's today for their final weekend of the season. Our server, Emily, was sweet and made sure to get our food out despite the kitchen being short staffed. The manager, Jeannie, also stopped by to check on us and is very kind. Overall we had a great time enjoying a warm fall afternoon at Claudio's!

First time in Greenport and numerous people recommended Claudio's. Though expensive, the dinner was good. I got the Connecticut lobster roll ($39) and the fish and chips ($31).. we split a margarita pitcher ($64) between five people and it was perfect amount. Beautiful place with beautiful views!

Emily is a gem, give her a raise ! The view is beautiful. I enjoyed the sunshine with the open roof and the exceptional service.

Tara was absolutely fabulous! Very attentive and made lots of great drinks!! She was so fun! We had a blast!

Claudio's is my favorite spot in Greenport. We always come out for the bartender Tiffani mainly. She's the best. Knows my drinks, can't leave without her smiling and giving a positive attitude, i love the drinks she makes!!

Excellent waterfront breeze, great bites, killer cocktails. Sierra was an excellent server!

It's a 3 star place. Decent views. OK food. Plastic cups. Overpriced alcohol. You get it.

Tara was the absolute best!! We will be back to visit very soon!!! Her service is just as great as the views!

Outstanding food. Outstanding staff. We're here for lunch on a Friday. Will definitely return. Worth the trip. Our server was Victoria. Extremely friendly.

TARA IS AMAZING!!! We love the new management. New menu is amazing.. they have sushi. You have to try the spicy tuna crispy rice!

Nice outdoor location best for drinks and bites. A bit loud. Food was good but a bit chaotic. Maybe try indoor next time.

The best foods here,bro the best! The View amazing ,good luck. They are Best from the rest.

Steven was the best part of my dinning experience. He was so tentative, always smiling and patient. This was my first time out to eat this summer and the food was very disappointing. For the cost of a car payment, we got calamari that came from the freezer, a smash burger with no flavor, bland sushi where the sticky rice was a little too sticky. The pretzel was okay. The drinks were good I guess.

Fresh and yummy seafood and excellent service! Harbor view is sublime. Lobster roll, oysters, beer

First the good. the shrimp tacos and the lobster Mac and cheese were very good. The lobster roll was average despite being very expensive. The atmosphere was also pleasant. I gave it just 3 stars because of the following: 1. The service was mediocre. We ordered dinner to eat in, with additional food to go, but the waiter forgot to put the latter order in, so we sat for an additional half hour while it was made. 2. The Josh Cabernet was $14 for a four ounce pour. That means they stand to make $84 for a $12 (retail) bottle of wine. 3. The $10 charge to park should have been free for restaurant patrons. 4. The French fries looked good but were soggy. They had obviously been fried earlier and then microwaved just before being served. They were almost inedible.

Our Bartender/Waitress/ & Social Coordinator Tiffani... made our visit to Claudio's outstanding. She was very helpful, attentive, and personable. Looking forward to our next vist.

I'll start with the pros: the waterfront view is beautiful and the servers were nice, but that's pretty much it. Apart from that, the food was pretty terrible. We started with calamari, which was as way over-breaded. We got 1 order of it for 4 people, and we couldn't finish half of it. For my entree, I got a soft shell crab sandwich. It was pretty bland and over-fried. The fries that it came with were average. Would not recommend.

Jimmy behind the bar outside is the best bartender I've /we have ever had!!! So attentive , told us suggestions on the menu, so friendly, and extremely competent love love

Service was awesome thanks to Steven! Food was, to be honest, awful. A place on the water with shitty seafood - not good. View was awesome. If you want a fun place to drink this is it. If you want a nice place to EAT on the water don't go here. I would come back just to see Steven and get a cocktail and enjoy the view. Definitely not eating here again.

Huge fan of Claudio's. Valentin took the best care of us - very funny, attentive and kind. We've been here two days in a row and will probably be there tomorrow. Great place to watch sports as well!

I had a pleasant experience with a meal served by a fine staff. The fish and chips was fine but the deck was noisy

Jackie was the best server! Helped with recommending food and came to check on us the appropriate number of times. Sushi was also delish. Will be back!

Our server Victoria was wonderful. She was so attentive and friendly. We will be coming back again very soon!

On vacation and decided to try it. Ambience was nice but the good was terrible and didn't seem fresh, very overpriced. Service wasn't great and felt bad for waitress bringing food and not knowing where it went.

Ambiance is great, there was live music and who wouldn't want to sit by the water on a nice day. There was a 30 minute wait but it flew by as we enjoyed some cocktails. Nya was our server and she was honest and friendly. Great place to check out.

If you aren't college aged don't even bother. go to the regular claudio's where they at least use real glassware instead of plastic cups for all their drinks. Had a reservation for a Sunday evening when it wasn't even *too* busy. Took probably 15-20 minutes before anyone came to even greet us and take our drink order. Food was overpriced and mediocre at best (fried cod in fish and chips was so greasy it was almost inedible and hard to hold; lobster roll was nothing special and on a cold hot dog bun). The waiter forgot to put 2/3 of the drink orders in and didn't even realize until we flagged them down after the food arrived (which they didn't even check on us to see if we liked it or needed anything). music was so loud we could barely talk and my 70 year old father couldn't hear us so he just sat in silence most of the meal. Couldn't get out of there fast enough. Even in my late 20s I was miserable there. Not at all worth the "views" (only partial anyway because of the walls) Also someone brought wet dog food to feed to their dog there which no one noticed or stopped plus multiple people were walking around without shoes. both of which i'm sure are healthcode violations. only giving this 2 stars because they seem to ignore 1 star reviews but honestly they deserve zero stars.

Claudio's has the best entertainment and the food has drastically gotten better with the new chef from Shelter Island! The atmosphere is always bumping and jumping.

came to Greenport and had the pleasure of eating at Claudio's waterfront and everything was fabulous, especially our waitress Valerie!! She grew up in Greenport and gave us great recommendations on what to during the week, making our stay in greenport even better! Thank you Valerie and Claudio's team, will be back next year!

Great food, great service, a perfect way to spend a beautiful fall day. We had a table outside and our waiter was fantastic.

Wonderful bar and restaurant. Valentin is the best., awesome service. Incredible view!

Tara is the best!!!!! She is so beautiful and so nice and generous!!!! It's such a good vibe and people watching!! Great music!!!!!

Tara is the absolute best bartender here and make the best drinks! definitely coming back!!

ANDY AND NICO ARE BAEEEEE! They gave us exceptional service and were beyond quick with it :) cannot wait to come back

No stars. Service was terrible and the food mediocre. On top of it we were charged a 20% "holiday" gratuity when it was not a holiday. The extra gratuity was not posted on the menu or the wall nor was it mentioned in advance by the waitstaff. Obviously they must have added that knowing people won't tip otherwise because of the terrible service.

If I could give this place negative stars, I would in a heartbeat. Came in for a nice dinner in Greenport and all I got was terrible service, awful food and hit with a 20% holiday gratuity charge that was never mentioned by any wait staff nor on the menu. It wasn't even a holiday as it is July 19th! If you are going to charge a 20% gratuity for a made up holiday, at least advertise that on the menu or at the from of the restaurant. At the very least I should get a refund on the gratuity for the terrible experience!

Went today for lunch. Excellent farm salad with shrimp. Only complaint is the small dressing on side. For the size of delicious salad two tablespoons not enough. Shrimp cooked to perfection. My waitress Valerie was attentive and professional. Dining alone she made me feel invited and welcome. Had great lunch. Thanks for having great help!