I used to come to Bracco's back in the day in my early early college days. I came back this past weekend with me girlfriend and was pleasantly surprised at the great time we had! The security out front, while they sure look tough, are welcoming and polite. The bartenders were super cool and quite attentive, even with us ordering just ordering n/a beers and ginger beer beer all night. I LOVED that the silent disco was free. All you had to do was leave your driver's license as the deposit. They had a hip hop channel, reggaeton channel and a bad bunny channel. We took it to the dance floor and others started to join in. Despite being on the water, it's super casual, chill and perfect for a relaxed yet fun evening. As Arnold says.. I'll be back! read more

Lauren was so terrific. She was so lively and her spirit was down to earth. Really cool that she has her family there supporting her. Absolutely enjoyed the vibe here the music was pretty good mixed with some nice Caribbean chunes. I loved that it's right on the pier with a great view of the boats going by outside. Now to the food, it was definitely something I wasn't sure about at first but man oh man am I happy that I ordered the Fried soft shell crab. It was just amazing. Perfect texture. Fried to perfection in my opinion with a crunch in every bite. Lauren pointed out that it was baby crabs btw. Partner got the clams and couldn't shut up about it. It was apparently that good. I did try the sauce to gauge the flavor and I would say it is exceptional, especially paired with the lovely crispy bread that they have. Just bottle it up and make it a soup or something. Overall cool spot to enjoy when you're in the area and during the warm/hot months. read more

The two stars are for the ambiance and music. It was nice to sit by the water with a DJ. The food and drinks are another story... On a positive note - the servers were very kind. Now for the feedback: -I ordered Tito's on the rocks and what I was served was absolutely not Tito's. -The Captain's Table meals are not worth it. At a $40 price point I expected more. I got the tuna and chose coleslaw as my sides. The fish was tough and the coleslaw serving size was actually laughable. It came in those little cups that condiments usually come in and it was like 1/3 full. I would return for live music and to sit on the water but I will definitely eat and drink before I arrive. read more

Nice place to go to sit outside on a nice summer evening. The waitress was very friendly and checked in with us often. I had the Mahi Blacked fish tacos which were very good. My wife had the filet mignon sandwich which she said was delicious. Even though the food was good but it's pricey for the portions. Drinks were also expensive. My wife had a margarita and I had two draft beers which were no more than 10oz and three drinks cost us $40. read more

I've read the reviews and after my first experience I retuned for a second time. Consistently good!!! Is this gourmet seafood... no but couple of standout dishes... Tuna ask for it medium rare and always cooked perfection.. tender, raw on the inside and delicious.... Octopus was tender and plentiful... mussels with garlic butter standards simple delicious... this time I had fish tacos.... Toppings weren't that great and I think a little onion and cilantro vs. the salsa and cheese given would be an instant upgrade. But the mahi was cooked well and tender. Opted for the pink lemonade swapped out the vodka for tequila and addition of a little strawberry syrup... delicious!!! Are the prices high? YES! But you are on the water with fire pits, sand, live music, bubble machines smoke effects and a reggae live on a Saturday ... under palm trees! What more could you ask for.. Instant vacation feel. Love this place! read more

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-Please, take a look at the check before you pay- I went with my friends on Friday, the only good thing about the place is the ambiance, the food was fine but nothing exceptional, and the service was pleasant until it was time to pay the bill. We had many drinks and the bill was about 600 but after taking a look at the check and the food we ordered, we realize that they were charging us two mozzarellas and one more dish that we never received. When we told our server, she apologized and said it was a mistake, after a minute she came back and the dishes mentioned before were removed but they charged one more dish that once again we never ordered. At that point we were confused. It was finally resolved at the third time. Our bill went from 600 to 500. I completely understand that mistakes can happen but having to correct the bill multiple times left a bad impression. read more

Fantastic Seafood and Great Vibes at Bracco's Clam Bar Bracco's Clam Bar is a true gem for seafood lovers. They serve incredibly fresh seafood, straight from their own fish market right next door. We started with steamers and oysters--both were super fresh and flavorful. The mussels in white wine and garlic were a standout: for $20, the portion was generous enough to feed four people. Our bartender, Lonnie, was awesome--super attentive and even made me a frozen mojito that wasn't on the menu. Perfect drink for a sunny day! Sitting outside, soaking up the sun with great food and drinks, made for a perfect afternoon. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I never leave reviews but this sh*ts its too funny. They come around and ask if you want your picture taken with your family, and then 15 minutes later they come back with framed photos only to tell you its $20 a frame. Reminds of the dudes in NYC who offer you "free CD's." Plus if you try to take a picture of your photo they freak out. Anyway the food was average so makes sense they have to attempt a scam to make some money. read more

This was my first time at bracco's and i don't think ill be returning, there were no options to sit inside which i didn't love and the bathrooms are tiny and could use a serious upgrade which they should be able to afford with the menu prices and sales from their merch but anyways on to the food, for the shrimp cocktail to be $20 and for them to not devein the shrimp is crazy, i know raw clams come with shells sometimes but mine had several, the mozzerella sticks were flavorless but the sauce had a nice taste, the fries were nothing special either, however the fried clams were probably the best bite of the meal the drinks were overpriced and very small. the server was nice but kinda disappeared at times, read more

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I find their lobsters to be good on average. The mussels are good and so are the fries. I came here for a lobster dinner a few weeks back after spending the day at Long Island where Dad grew up in. The staff are nice and so are customers. The only downside is parking. It's a tough time finding good parking spots especially during busier weekends considering that it's down closer to the ocean and with Freeport being it's one of Long Island's tourist destinations, it's normal to find yourself have to walk past a couple of other buildings just to get there. read more

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It was a beautiful day to enjoy dinner in Freeport. My friends wanted to try this location so we sat by the water which was a beautiful view of the pier. I will admit that I did not like the service. I felt like the waitress only stopped by to take our order in the beginning but was not attentive after we got our food or drinks. She did not stop by to ask if we need anything and we had to keep flagging her down to ask for anything. The food itself was ok; we ordered the cold seafood platter which has lobster, shrimp cocktails and oysters. Everything was fresh but it was $70 which was a lot. The drinks were ok, they did not hit the spot like they should. The prices are elevated and weren't great for what we ate or drank. The place itself has a beautiful view and is great to sit by the marina to enjoy the view of the boats passing but I feel like I could find better restaurants on nautica mile. read more

Bracco's Clam and Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

Good food, great service nice atmosphere on the nautical mile. We are a local business here in Freeport as well and Took a group of our practitioners to Broncos and had a great time. The Mind and Body Collective in Freeport grand opening New Spa. read more

Bracco's Clam and Oyster Bar - New wellness spa in Freeport, NY - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

Always a great vibe here and great seafood. On the water and good music playing. Check them out and get the fish bowl if you can hang.

- they're Friday night soundtrack was amazing - they played some Caribbean music I hadn't heard in years - it was cool how they weaved it in and out of other genres - they are one of the few places that had Peacock and was showing the exclusively streamed football game - pumpkin beer was good, I could do without the cinnamon rim tho. it made the beer taste like goldenschlager. I guess, if that's your thing you will love it - it was really cool being directly on the water, im sure it's even greater during the day read more

I should have read the reviews before dining here, but I was in the area and wanted some fresh seafood. The restaurant is right on the water and honestly that is the one thing I enjoyed. The drinks were ok. I had a mango mojito it tasted like there wasn't any alcohol in it. Tasted like mango juice and mint. The fresh clams were good but the horseradish it was served with looked like it was previously frozen and thawing. The soft shell crab was ok definitely not worth the $39. The salad it was served with was old and croutons were stale. Overall it was overpriced for no reason. read more

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Read the honest reviews and you'll see why. Poor service. Over priced. Average food. Servers are erratic and uncaring. Short pours in plastic cups at ridiculously high priced. If you are looking for good food in a quality setting, this is not for you. read more

I was here on Sunday - there was a lady there who looked like she was intoxicated off something idk.. then the next bartender that helped us told us she couldn't see after she made us 2 rum punches that were not the same drink and light pink.. not sure why they have someone who can't see working the bar.. but I left that bar feeling all types of disoriented after drinking only a little bit. . I became hot .. ears went deaf.. body paralyzed and so much more.. I never been in this situation before I thought I was fine when I left. It kept coming and going in waves. . I know I will not be coming back here ever !! read more

Great place when it's warm. Great seafood! Great service. I meet with friends here regularly.

Great ambiance! The food was pretty good. Sat at the bar outside. The service was just ok. I'd go back again and sit somewhere else to see if I'm treated any differently. The prices are good and the seafood seemed fresh. It was a Saturday night, and we arrived at about 10pm . Paid a cover fee of $10. I'm a female . I'm not sure what the male fee is. I was happy that the kitchen was still open. We ordered the twin baked lobsters with fries , calamari with fries and wings,everything was good. The dj was playing good music until exactly 10:59 pm on the dot. They do not play about the noise in the area lol. They offer silent party headphones to continue your partying. We just enjoyed the ability to have a conversation without screaming. It's a nice vibe on the water. Semi mixed crowd of patrons read more

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The food is good. Service was good but the $3 charge for using a credit card, the high price of food, shrimp boat with 5 shrimp $28 brings the rating to a 3. Great outdoor space right on the water read more

This was my first time visiting Nautical Mile, and Bracco's was NOT the best choice of a restaurant. When we first arrived there was no one at the door, some random guy had to call one of the waitresses over to assist us. Once we sat down, we waited for someone to greet us, they were so unstructured that 4 different waitresses came at separate times attempting to take our order, after we had already put in for drinks with the first one. The food was not it AT ALL... I ordered a frozen pina colada, you couldn't even taste the alcohol. For appetizers we had the wings (which was the best thing we ordered), but they literally just threw them in the plate. The mussels came out as a hefty serving but a lot of them still had the beard attached and it appeared as if they were cooked in just water and garlic. The shrimp tacos were TERRIBLE. They tasted as if a child prepared them at home. I was very displeased with the tacos. Also, The French fries came out cold . The food was a straight up disappointment. The restaurant itself was old looking. The bathrooms were terrible and dirty. The tap beer wasn't working. I was really displeased. I wish I had did better research before I chose Bracco's. read more

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Great fish sandwich and good atmosphere but park benches must go! I want a real chair!!

So bad I can give it a zero but that's not possible so I give it a ONE. Wow so expensive for the worst frozen fried food. Extra $2.00 surcharge for using a credit card for payment? read more

This is not my first time here, and each time it has been a good view of the water. That's really the highlight of all the restaurants on the nautical mile. We ordered the lobster bisque and it was delicious. Quite pricey (as are all the choices). The Montauk Seabass, Fish of the day, although fried, was tasty. The corn on the cob was good, albeit cool to the touch. The French fries were soft. If you like that, Yay. I'm not a fan. My niece ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer. It was "ok". The shrimp tasted fresh and it wasn't over-breaded. My brother had the seared tuna. He said it was pretty tasty. The service was good and the number of patrons were few at the hour we went, a 1pm arrival. I would have given 3 stars, but the fact that they charged us a check out fee of $4.98, really took me aback and is a slap in the face for customers. They never said what it was but I will not be back. I am vehemently opposed to businesses charging the customers for the ability to eat at their restaurant. Update to someone who replied this is a cash discount program. Who walks around with hundreds of dollars to pay cash at a very expensive restaurant? We were 3 people with two low priced entrees and an appitzer. It's more like a"we charge you because we signed up for credit card processing to benefit the restaurant not the customer". That's after raising price too. Move to one star for that nonsense response. read more

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Gotta be kidding... first and most importantly... when you ask for a double Tito's & soda both shots should be TITOS. I literally watched her grab a well bottle and a Tito's bottle and pour them both into my drink. Not once did she even glance in my direction to see if I would like another. While she was on her phone I asked for the third drink. I tipped regardless but wouldn't bring friends here when they visit. read more

Bracco's Clam and Oyster Bar - This was the three drinks ordered. - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

The star is because the raw clams were good. Drinks are watered down and expensive (2 frozen drinks cost $35) mind you, we were waiting for 10 minutes for a server so I went to the bar to get drinks. While waiting for a server, I counted 6 waitresses, two whom were sitting 2 tables from me taking a break. We ordered a dozen clams (they gave us 6, charged for 12), 1/2 dozen oysters, and coconut shrimp. Food is overly expensive for the amount you get, I get location but it's just not worth it. I appreciate that the waitress we had was working hard and her attitude left a lot to be desired - she did offer us a couple of free shots, and fixed the wrong pricing. Total cost was a little over $100. I wasn't going to complain because it just wasn't worth the peace I was seeking to protect - BUT went across the street to Prime and had a MUCH better experience and food. read more

Great after beach spot. Especially on the weekends. The warm lobster roll is yummy. I always get the Ceasar Salad. Great barstaff. Best to go during the week especially! They lose a star foe allowing cigar smoking at read more

Awesome dining experience. The establishment is big enough to host large parties. Food is great Every time. Drinks are good. Staff works hard and fast to get you seated and eating. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. The fish and chips were perfectly fried and flaky. The portions are large, but also reflected in their high prices. Service was good and the space is large with great outdoor seating options. This restaurant is phenomenal! The service was great, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was cool. Wonderful service and great Fresh Food. Really cool place. read more

Bracco's Clam and Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

This place is money trap. The drinks are overpriced, piña colada tastes like vomit. The lobster tastes like rubber, oysters, clams, shrimp cocktail are not even cold, even though they are on the ice. I feel sick after eating them. On the receipt they prefer you to tip in cash. they also charge you more if you pay credit card on the your bill. read more

First time going to nautical mile, decided to try this place out as it was really full compares to other places. Not the best, but not the worst. We were seated right away, got to sit close to the water, view wasn't to bad. After being seated we just sat there, no one came not even to take a drink order, which the weather were very hot. We then ask a guy if we can order drinks, which he said he's only 13 and can't take any " alcohol order " he'll get someone for us. " still waiting " we then ask another guy if he can take our orders which he also said he can't he'll get someone else. Which he did. The drinks were pretty good. The appetizer wasn't up to standard. So we didn't order any entree's. The oysters was the best thing this far. Probably would give it another go sometime. read more

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Came here to celebrate my dad's birthday with my family on a sunny day. I've been here in the past for just drinks and for the entertainment, but this was my first time sitting down to eat. We arrived midday around 2pm, on a relatively busy day. Our server Lauren was very friendly and patient with us while we took time to figure out what we wanted to order (my family doesn't eat out a lot so, they needed more time than the average patron). I ordered the Brazilian jumbo shrimp with fries. Everyone else ordered a similar seafood based plate with fries as well. Mine came with a cocktail sauce and tartar sauce which paired nicely with the fried shrimp. If you've been to the Nautical Mile before, you already know a lot of people come here for the views, so not much else needs to be said about that. The views on this day were looking great although we did have to deal with the bad odor from a garbage truck which went by twice which totally blasted us with a bad smell. (Not the fault of Bracco's, but maybe the village of Freeport should be more mindful of doing garbage pick up at 2 PM midday while everyone is eating at restaurants on the mile.) A few cons: Seafood is always relatively expensive and food in general is expensive on Long Island so if you're looking for cheap eats, this is not the place. That said, it should be probably understood that daily dining out is not necessarily a luxury you can do every day now. Also, I ordered a Coke, but when I tasted it, it didn't taste exactly like a normal Coke. Maybe it was watered down or just a bit flat or not exactly the Coca-Cola brand? That was a little bit weird but I didn't ask to get a new drink so I just left it alone. Overall, I don't have any major critiques about this particular visit, my dad had a good time and I got to spend time with my family and that's what matters most. Thanks to our server Lauren who was very good to us and offered to take our pictures at the end of our meal. read more

Avoid this spot at all cost. You have been warned but the reviews speak for themselves. Drinks are definitely overpriced. The oysters at first bite tasted room temp and stopped. No way am I getting sick off them. The mozzarella sticks weren't even cooked properly. Lastly the coconut shrimp..... trust me. Walk pass this spot. The mango sauce was more like a jello texture and undercooked with zero flavor. Do not let the music draw you in. You have been warned. I was almost done. But I can't believe the owner just put a table on top of ours to accommodate his friends. They definitely do not believe in social distancing. They were on top of us. read more

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Braccos is nice to go to when the weather is nice due to its outdoor seating along the water. The shrimp and fries were good but it wasn't that hot. The food tasted fresh but was room temperature. My friend got the lobster roll which she enjoyed as it was packed with lobster. The lobster roll comes with chips. The bartender, John, was friendly and attentive. He made sure we didn't need for anything. I wish they had some outdoor heaters because it was cold and breezy tonight so I didn't stay long due to being cold. read more

Sat outside on a beautiful day. Service was poor at best. Food was o.k.. Bill was ridiculous. So overpriced. I get that they have to make their money in a few months, but $20 for a shrimp cocktail that gives you 4 medium shrimp? Soda in a plastic cup, $4?.. you want good food , go to Nautilas Cafe up the block read more

Genesis is by far the WORST SERVER I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED IN MY LIFE!! Her attitude is nasty, she's inattentive, special instructions on order was not done...TWICE! And had the nerve to give attitude and roll her eyes when we said the order still wasn't right. We declined her taking it back a 3rd time. My husband just didn't eat his meal due to not trusting what would be done to his food. With the over-inflated prices we are charged just for a meal, there is no way we should have to deal with this. I was there last weekend as well and heard how she spoke to the table next to us (even with all the noise, music, and bustle). When Genesis left the table, we spoke with them and to hear what they went through, I was offended for them! I advised them to call corporate or whoever runs the Nautical Mile itself! I video recorded their interaction and sent it to that customer so she can complain with visual proof! What makes it 1000x worse is that our server saw the interaction, saw us speaking with the table, and told us this is not a one time occurrence. So the fact that this is a known issue and she is still there, means this establishment is not concerned with their reputation. And that really says something. And if we don't tip, WE are the bad guys. I don't care how much my bill is, I tip according to SERVICE DELIVERED!! Please do a better job and vetting your employees. She should NOT be working in the service industry. She is disgusting. We will NOT be returning. read more

PLEASE! If you can, avoid this place at all costs. I'm so disappointed so I don't want anyone to experience the same. We came here after our boat trip and were really hungry, so ordered a few meals and looked at the prices (average cost +-30$) we would think the food should be fresh and tasty. From the whole order, I ate just fries, cause it's one thing they are not making, just throw them in gross oil. The fish of the day - was disgusting, the tacos - were disgusting, chicken fingers - were disgusting. Everything is super fried rich in calories and doesn't taste good. The special disappointment is caused. If you charging for food this much money, I would expect at least to make SOMETHING from scratch. Sauces are the cheapest ones from Walmart. I am still scared that I had food poisoning, regret every bit that I took. read more

The food, service, atmosphere was good. We sat by the water very enjoyable. The live music was also good. It wasn't that loud that you couldn't have a conservation. Would definitely recommend. We had a great time here with friends. read more

Bracco's Clam and Oyster Bar - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Freeport, New York

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Our first time at Freeport and decided to eat here We decided to eat inside since outside was a bit full and we had two kids so it was best inside. Our downfall with this place is the service! I don't know if she keeps forgetting us but omg the wait takes forever each time. But I must say I like the food was good and the best was the fries lol. Drinks was almost good. It would have been good overall if the service is is good as well! read more

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I had a wonderful time at this establishment. I came here with fam and friends. They have indoor seating as well as outdoor seating by the water. We sat outdoors at first but then started to get really cold and had the option to go indoors afterwards. The food was good but not spectacular for the prices here. $$$$ It was expensive for fish tacos and fries. I could get that from Applebee's for a much better price. I could see if it tasted better than anything I've ever had, but it didn't. The drink was good but also not spectacular for $$$20 expensive drink. I don't mind splurging if the food tastes great. Anyway not sure if I'll be back soon. Staff was extra nice during these difficult times. Kudos to you all!! Thank you. read more

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Had a great time , you must visit before the summers over. Honestly the mile is always a good time!, my didn't disappoint either. The live band during day then dj at night made it feel like a non stop party. The bubbles and smoke machine were such a cute touch . read more

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