TLDR: Essential Coney Island food! Come for the raw cherry stone clams.
Vibe: 4/5. Situated right on the Coney Island boardwalk, Paul's Daughter is a ginormous walk up food stand serving up seafood and beach food favorites. Even though this is a predominately walk up style restaurant, they do offer a few tables and chairs for patrons to sit and enjoy their food. The counter layout is pretty straight forward, with several registers where you can order the menu. With that being said, there is only 1 place on the far right where you can order the raw clams (near the shucking station).
Service: 4/5. The staff at Paul's was friendly, quick and efficient during our 4th July visit. We were able to belly up to the raw bar counter and order the entire menu, with our food coming out shortly after. At peak hours, lines can get a little hectic with not always the best sense of organization, but that can be said with any walk up restaurant on the boardwalk.
Food: 5/5. Serving up all of your favorite beach foods, Paul's Daughter goes a great job in execution. On our lunch visit, we ordered a few corn dogs, clam strips, fries, calamari and the the raw cherry stone clams on the half shell. As to be expected, the fried foods were tasty and enjoyed by all. Perfectly friend and with generous portions. The highlight of the meal were the raw cherry stone clams. Shucked fresh to order, the clams were ginormous in size and offered a great eating experience. The clams were firm and steak like in texture but with a sweet and salty taste that some may say is more palatable than raw oysters. At $19 a dozen, not a terrible value when considering the touristy location. Overall, if you find yourself craving some quick seafood bites on the boardwalk, you can't go wrong...
Read moreTitle: A Culinary Voyage Through Time at Paul's Daughter, Coney Island — ★★★★★ (5 Stars)
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Paul's Daughter in Coney Island, a beloved institution serving fresh seafood since the 1950s.
I was immediately struck by my table's beautiful views of Coney Island Beach. The soft murmur of the ocean waves and the gentle hustle and bustle of the boardwalk created a serene dining atmosphere.
The menu at Paul's Daughter is as colorful as Coney Island, but the seafood is the show's star. I savored their large fried shrimp and Cherry Stones clams, which were fresh, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. These dishes reaffirmed what many Google reviewers praise: Paul's Daughter's top-notch quality, deliciousness, and value for money.
The service at Paul's Daughter was swift and professional, and the staff was warm and welcoming. Even though they don't offer spirits, their curated selection of beer and wine perfectly complements the diverse menu.
For those driving in, it's wise to factor in some time for parking. However, the minor parking quest is a minuscule trade-off for the gastronomic and scenic rewards that await.
In essence, Paul's Daughter is more than just a place to eat. It's a voyage through Coney Island's illustrious past, a canvas of culinary art, and an embodiment of beachside relaxation. Whether you're seeking the finest seafood or yearning for a tranquil spot by the beach, Paul's Daughter is the answer. An...
Read moreThe food wasn't that good for 100 buck burgers fries a slice of pizza calamari and a lobster roll. Do not recommend the calamari its way too greasy and salty the lobster roll was tiny for 20 bucks an not much lobster. The burgers were basic frozen Patties on a bun dry and flavor less for that we could have gone to a local restaurant and had some good eats. But again it's coney Island so what can you expect. The girl taking our order was super rude and literally stopped mid transaction to have a full five minute conversation with another older woman there and seemed annoyed when I asked could I remove my credit card now almost like how dare I interrupt their conversation 🙃 you gotta love it. There is limited seating there so if you're with Littles while you're in line let someone grab seats as they're 1st come 1st serve and people sit there talking whether they have food from there or not. We had to grab a near by ledge as we had 3 Littles with us. But it...
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