Billys by the Bay — Restaurant in Town of Southold

Oh boy, let me tell you about my wild adventure at Billys by the Bay in Greenport, NY. This place is an absolute blast! From the moment I walked in, I felt like I had stepped into the funky world of Yacht Rock Radio. The live band was playing tunes that could make even the most stone-faced sailor start swaying their hips. I half expected to see Captain Stubing from "The Love Boat" grooving in the corner.

Now, let's talk about the food. I ordered their fish and chips, and oh my cod, it was fried to absolute perfection! The batter was so light and crispy that it practically floated off the plate. I couldn't help but feel like a seagull ready to swoop in and steal it, but I resisted the urge and savored every flaky, delicious bite. It was so good that I considered auditioning for "MasterChef: Fish and Chips Edition" right then and there.

But the real star of the show was their Crabby Mary. Forget about your regular old Bloody Mary; this drink had a feisty twist. It was as spicy as a crab with a sunburn, but oh so tasty. The combination of the tangy tomato juice, zesty spices, and a hint of brininess from the crab just hit the spot. I swear, after a few sips, I was ready to challenge Poseidon himself to a dance-off.

The atmosphere at Billys by the Bay is just something else. The walls are adorned with nautical memorabilia that would make Popeye jealous. You can't help but feel like you're on a rollicking boat ride, even though you're safely on land. It's like being in "The Love Boat" meets "The Pirates of the Caribbean," but with better seafood and fewer parrots.

So, if you're up for an evening of groovy tunes, mouthwatering fish and chips, and a Crabby Mary that will put some fire in your belly, head on over to Billys by the Bay. Just make sure to bring your sea legs and a sense of humor because this place is a seafood sensation that will...

First things first, the lobster roll here is absolutely delicious. I’ll even go as far as to say that it might be one of the best hot rolls on Long Island!

My wife and I are from Nassau County and had been here once before and really liked the food and atmosphere. This time around, we had extended family with us. I called the restaurant at noon to confirm their kitchen closing time and was told that it’s 8 PM. (I know that Google says 7 PM for Sunday, but I trust a person over what Google tells me.) So we arrived at 7:10 PM and were greeted and told that the kitchen was closed. When I mentioned that I had called in to confirm the closing time and was told 8 PM, they said otherwise.

Our waitress accommodated us anyways and was very pleasant the whole time. However, just as we were ready to sit down, a man walked out with a phone in his hand, implying that we were lying about calling in, saying his phone hadn’t been working for the last three days. He then threw the phone on our table and walked off, saying, “but I’ll cook for you anyway.”

At first, I couldn’t really tell what had just happened. I thought he threw the phone to the waitress, but a few seconds later it all clicked. Not only was this rude, but it was also inappropriate behavior towards paying customers. Our waitress remained calm and nice, assuring us not to worry and apologizing for the incident.

To the man who threw the phone at us: thank you for cooking for us anyways. The food was delicious but it was soured by your appalling behavior. We didn’t appreciate you implying that we were lying about calling in. Please don’t take customers for granted. I’m sure us not returning to your restaurant won’t make much difference to you, but we had thought we’d found a good place for dinner two hours away from home whenever we’re on the North Fork. But, we’ll have to...

Our NEW FUN place on the bay!!! First time here as we have been meaning to go and it was soooo good! It’s low key vibes make it a great casual spot with delish food!! My dad is newly in a wheelchair due to some medical issues and they set us up right away with a table right by the ramp! As this situation is new to my family I appreciate when wheelchair accessibility is super easy and especially for a fun, hot spot!! Me and my sis of course started with wine for lunch 😉. My whole fam had soup as a start! I had the New England which was DELISH! My hubs got the conch chowder which was also DELISH it had a little kick to it and was a tomato base! My mom had another soup but I forget what! I think a corn chowder something!? Either way all soups were great!! Then we had the clams which were also so good! The menu has LOTS of options so it was hard to decide what to get! I was eyeing the Billy’s Bucket but my mom and sis were getting lobster rolls so didn’t want to be jelly so got the same! My hubs and dad got the fluke sandwich the special! Also requested the side Cole slaw which they offer if you request it (says on the menu). All in all it WAS SO GOOD!!! I definitely recommend checking this place out!! We went during the week for lunch and it was fairly busy! I see they also have music so will be back!! As soon as we were leaving I already told my hubs we were coming back soon for lobster and Billy’s bucket!!! Definitely recommend for a 5 star seafood restaurant on the North Fork with lowkey, casual...