Good summer spot to stop by if you're a boater! Easy to dock, right by the water, and the food is good too. Fun place with fast service. It's not fancy, but it's a really cool spot to hang out and relax with other boaters. read more

If I could give no stas I would. My daughter and I planned a nice afternoon to get a bite and drink at The Buoy Bar. Parking was difficult so we went to Valet parking. The young man there looked at us and stated that he couldn't park our car because it wasn't fair to the other people, I was totally confused, what other ppl? The towns people?. He told us to park on a main road knowing full well it's impossible to find a spot. What is the deal with this place, you can only come in if you live in Point Lookout? Or is it just a racial issue? whatever the reason its just rude, disgusting and I will NEVER return, in fact I will spread the word! It's not like they care- lots of bad reviews and nothing changes. read more

The free parking lot across the street wasn't crowded on a Tuesday afternoon and we no problem getting an indoor table. An outside table on the pier might've been nicer except it was too windy. This is not the beach, but an inlet, so I wasn't wowed by the views. The menu online seems to have been updated, so I added the photos of the ones we were shown. The experience for me was good, not great, but I only had a house salad and a too-large-to-finish Bavarian pretzel for lunch. My wife enjoyed their lobster roll. The others were all happy campers with the place, the ladies enjoyed their Cosmos, I had a Stella, and my buddy with the burger and sweet potato fries was a good boy and stuck with a non-alcoholic drink. Overall okay, I'd go back (except I'd avoid predictably crowded times), but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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Marginal food. Service was okay. I don't want to disrespect the establishment, but I've been to better beach/waterfront bars in San Diego and Anna Maria Island. Just being honest. read more

Superb menu, superb food, superb staff, Superb location, superb community!!! You dine with elegance while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. read more

Good atmosphere, but that's about it. The food is very pricey for what you get. We paid $7 for a small portion of French fries, which were overcooked. We also ordered the mussels and filet mignon sliders, and unfortunately both dishes were bland. The Aperol Spritz was disappointing as well--it tasted like almost all Prosecco with barely a splash of Aperol. To make matters worse, all drinks were served in plastic cups. We were also charged an extra $0.50 for a side of chipotle sauce to go with the $7 fries, and $2 for additional bread with the mussels. Extra bread should really be included when ordering mussels. Overall, the atmosphere was enjoyable, but the food, drinks, and extra charges made the experience feel overpriced and underwhelming. Our server Sarah was wonderful! read more

Great spot, great staff, food, drinks and view! Our go to spot on the water. They've always got great special which change from time to time. Love the scallops when they have. Finally had some Octopus for lunch and it was excellent (ordered the app, my wife doesn't like octopus and it's almost always an app soI can never get it). Lobster pizza is always a fun one to share.. Can go by boat as well (must leave dock by 6pm) read more

The Buoy Bar - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Point Lookout, New York

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Great place, great food, great service, great prices. Parking can sometimes be a little dicey, but it will be well worth it when you get in.

We stopped in on a Friday evening. Even though we were early, there was still a 45 minute wait for a table. We didn't have time so we had to do the takeout by the beach. We ordered shrimp, tacos, cheeseburger, tacos, fried clams, tuna, tacos, and multiple cocktails. The drinks were tasty, we enjoyed them. The shrimp tacos were beyond bland and needed sauce in a bad way. It was just a lot of lettuce with two shrimp on top. No lime no nothing. Clam strips were very disappointing not fresh obviously frozen out of a box. My girlfriend enjoyed the tuna tacos though. The best was the cheeseburger tacos, which at least had some sauce and flavor to it. I'm really disappointed we couldn't get into the restaurant but we had a show to see. I would assume the food would be better there. Atmosphere is nice, people are very friendly. I think it's a better place to just have cocktails outside. read more

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just came back from Sunday lunch with my daughter and I'm a little disappointed why would you sit us at a table for two in the blazing sun with no umbrella. horrible. do I look like an idiot the service was good the waitress was very nice the lobster roll was just ok. DON'T think I'm going back because of the way I was treated with the seating. no umbrella at the table. so I moved myself to another table .shameful read more

What a great spot to enjoy a view of the water with a sunset! Very good service and enjoyed the food. Good selection of food and drinks

Great ambiance, nice food - however service quite slow and parking incredibly limited.

Beautiful restaurant on the water. The wait was a bit long, but once we got seated we were served quickly. The New England clam chowder was amazing. This is not pictured in the review, but I would highly suggest getting the shrimp Poboy. read more

The Buoy Bar - Seafood Near Me - Point Lookout, New York

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Already counting down to summer! This spot is pure magic, with incredible staff and unforgettable experiences. Can't wait to return! read more

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Wonderful informal neighborhoody kid friendly hang. There was a solo guitarist the evening I was there. He was very good singing famous hits and wasn't over powering to thwart conversations. Small parking lot outside. Right in the bay. Starters - doz raw clams and fried calamari. I was actually very surprised that the calamari was totally delicious. Lump crab meat tacos and monkfish tacos were also excellent. Key lime pie was a bit small of a slice but was amazing. Very creamy. Decent decaf coffee. Excellent service. Love this kind of tee shirt and jeans spot!! Def doing back. read more

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Lovely location on the water at the tip of Point Lookout. Friendly and fast bar service with a large dining room. Good for both families and couples. We didn't eat there so no comment on the food. Location, location! read more

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Came here for my sister in law's birthday and it was good. Calamari was amazing. Only wish it wasn't a rainy day but it was still nice. Service was good, nice place. I'd definitely come back here. read more

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We had a great early dinner on the docks. It was high tide, customers' kids were swimming, enjoying last days of summer. Such a great atmosphere. Cocktails are great! View is awesome! And the fish is fresh!! We had the baked clams which were so good... and the shrimp were large and fresh. My mahi tacos were meaty.. Definitely a great sunny spot! read more

The Buoy Bar - Lobster bisque, baked clams, shrimp cocktail. - Seafood Near Me - Point Lookout, New York

Friendly staff, excellent food and great atmosphere right on the water. You see boats and waterfowl pass by constantly.

Started the season early yesterday since it was nice out here on Long Island. Buoy Bar gave us that "Summer- is- coming" vibe we needed. We ordered so many apps! Clams, tuna, mussels, soup, oysters , you name it we ate it. The mussels were the stand out here! We then had the audacity to order MORE! I had the Mahi Mahi fish tacos and they were lite and tasty. My nephew had the burger and it looked great. Service was great too. Great views and we can't wait to visit when the summer comes. The bill was ouch but we ordered like kings and ENJOYED it. Worth it. read more

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Asked to move because they sat us by the kitchen. When we asked to move, there are open tables. We were told we had to take the beeper and wait. Pretty shitty thing to do to regular customers. Our waitress)' " Juliette was working so very hard but wasn't complaining. The hostess Trish was rude and dismissive. Too bad because Juliette is a sweetheart who works very hard and stays very nice to her customers. Unless you've worked as a waitress you may not understand. It's a hard job thats thankless. kudos to Juliette. read more

solid seafood specials. great drink menu. incredible views. the place is busy and there is a wait during busy season because it's a one of a kind place. Open all year so go in the off season if you can't handle 5he summer crowds. read more

First trip to Buoy bar by boat. Left our dock at 315 in Bellmore. I called the restaurant on the way there to confirm dock space. They said we have two spots left come on. Knowing the docks must be clear by six we were two hours early! Got there before 4. Early football games were still on. My wife, who has thick russian accent went to the hostess with my two baby girls. Lets just say this older woman was beyond rude to her. Let her know two hours wasnt enough time to wait for a table eat and leave the dock. Ridiculous. It was the way she spoke to my wife to. BTW is a full US citizen and I grew up in Baldwin. They wouldnt seat us and sent us to the food truck. Will never go there again! We took our boat out and went to Teds. Docked us for free and food and drinks immediately. Never again Bouoy Bar!! read more

I don't like to start on a bad note, however, be careful when you eat here. Watch what they chare you. We paid with a debit card and they charged us the amount including the fee they charge when you pay with a credit card. Federal law prohibites debit card surcharges nationwide. Debit card purchases are exempt from the surcharge. I find it hard to believe that they only did this on our purchase. I brought this to the attention of the woman who was seating people while we were there on Monday May 4, and she told me I was charged the lesser amount. Not true! I also called on Tuesday, May 5 to get it corrected and was told someone would call me back in a day or two. 2 days later, no call back. I don't feel the need to go back there. Obviously the location is a 10 because of the potential of beautiful sunsets. However, our food was not good. Fish tacos were cold, fish from the fish and chips were frozen and then definitely overcooked. The salad we ordered was good. The server offered to have it chopped, good idea. Our server was great. Attentive and very pleasant! Consumer beware. read more

First of all, I've been a customer for years! Food is always excellent, service is always great. However, this year...what happened to the beverage cups? A 6oz plastic cup soda is just sad . To top it off $17 for a 6 oz plastic cup mixed drink is even safer! What a Shame...what a rip off and how do you take advantage of your loyal customers like this and sleep at night!!! People would gladly order a 2nd drink if they were reasonably priced and presented nice. But come on $17 for 6oz is just robbery. What a shame, always enjoyed a nice lunch or dinner and a cocktail in the former 8 oz glasses were still a rip off but this is just robbery! So long Buoy, its been a nice run! read more

We were in Point Lookout and wanted to grab some dinner. Not only was the Buoy bar open but their menu had a great selection to choose from. The food was delicious and I would definitely return there for another yummy meal. read more

You will love the Buoy Bar. During the summer months you can enjoy outdoor dining on their deck or small private beach. Set your chair at the water's edge and enjoy appetizers and cocktails. The restaurant is open 12 months a year with indoor dining during the "off season". The seafood is fresh and the dishes creative. Some of the winning items I've enjoyed are Lobster Salad that is loaded with lobster pieces, fried shrimp dumplings and their surf and turf dinner with lobster and filet mignon. The menu is not huge. The scenery is great and if you have a boat, there is free docking available for diners. Check out the specials. If you are traveling by car during the summer get there early because parking is difficult but the trip is well worth it. read more

The Buoy Bar - Crab Cake - Seafood Near Me - Point Lookout, New York

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Went as a party of 4 adults. We were buying drinks sitting and eating having a great time barely there for an hour, that was until either the owner or a managerial staff member rudely forced us pay assuming we were done without asking and making us leave when we had just gotten new drinks put down in front of us. She started her sentence with "not to be an asshole" but in all honesty if you have to say that before beginning your sentence then you already know it's going to be bad. Told us that we needed to move for the people who came in from the beach below (yet they didn't order food or drinks) because it started pouring...last I checked I didn't control the weather and it was none of our faults that it poured. She single-handedly turned a happy day/occasion into a terrible one. If it were my first time going there and I had that type of experience I would never want to go back. Extremely poor way to treat your paying customers. read more

A trip to Point Lookout isn't complete without a meal or drink at the Buoy Bar. Luckily we were able to do both today! The sun was bright and there was a good breeze in the air which made a perfect day to take a seat out side around the dock. We got some Pina Coladas off the jump to get the afternoon going. Get ready for some brain freeze and a tasty colada. Oysters came after and were served with red vinaigrette, red sauce and lemon. Mixed em up and they were stellar. Great size and wonderful taste. Lamb lollipops and The Mini Taco Trios came next. Woah. First the the Lamb came with a ricotta cheese, arugula and garlic bread. Fine work because every single taste bud was going off. The mini taco trio did not disappoint either. One was lobster salad, another crab meat and the last tuna. Each one was better than the next. Unfortunately I was splitting it so I only got two bites of each. I ventured away from my traditional Lobster Roll order this time but look forward to giving it a go the next time I'm in town. Service was quick and cordial and were always around if we needed anything. No music was on while we were there but maybe it was a one off. We came during the day but can only imagine what the evening brings! read more

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Always extremely busy- 40min-1hr wait. Add more tables do smth smart to accommodate clients. Set at the bar while waiting for a table, ordered 2 Sangrias. The bartender (older blond woman) grabbed the fruits by her bare hand threw them into the drink- witnessed her touch everything else in the bar from the water hose, dishes, glasses, receipts! Simply disgusting! Hopefully this is witnessed by the health department on their annual visit!!!!! read more

One of the best seafood spots in the South Shore, highly recommend the fresh seafood and the beautiful atmosphere read more

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Been meaning to post this... Buoy Bar is definitely the most beautiful scenic location to eat or grab a drink in the area! The inside seating is great for colder weather with a view... but when the weather is nice, you can't beat dining right on the water. There are tables along 2 docks to eat at. There are also seats and bar stands directly on the beach below the dock. There is also an adult area and a family friendly area! The sunsets are unbeatable if you go at the right time. They also decorate very well and the lights look beautiful! The drinks are good and the service is great with a very kind, attentive staff. The parking situation is an absolute nightmare if you don't live in the area, and the wait times can be very long during peak season. Definitely plan accordingly! If this review was based solely on food, I'd likely give my Surf & Turf meal a 3/5. It was good, but not anything special. The side of broccoli was almost completely raw. Overall, Buoy Bar is such a cool place and I'd absolutely recommend coming here for some apps and drinks and enjoying the views! read more

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We love The Buoy Bar! Love the staff, the food, the drinks and the view!! Wish i't was summer all year long!! My favorite outside app is the Coconut Shrimp!! so yummy!! read more

Fun place to kick back and relax on a summer day. Food is great, try the fried clams...quite good. Staff is friendly and so is everyone else. Seems like everyone who's there is nice and relaxed. The live band also put everyone in a good mood. If there's one drawback, it's that parking isn't great. But overall, what a nice experience. read more

Location amazing, can even sit with your feet in the water l, having cocktails. View is incredible. Parking sucks, valets work hard but aren't speedy. Food is decent, it was a beautiful sunny day and there was a wait. Apparently being a regular is the way to go bc they definitely skated though and waited less time. (Regardless of what the hostess says). The local regulars are a bit full of themselves. It's Pt Lookout not Southampton. read more

Party of 9 and separate checks and Gracie handled everything with grace. She was sweet and helpful and did everything with a smile. Food was good and large portions. View can't be beat. Not much to say that the pictures can't on this one. Except oh yeah, live music. read more

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Awesome view if the ocean. Partially aam beach. Great vibe! Purple pearl is exceptional! Cheers! read more

The Buoy Bar - My private Irish statue! - Seafood Near Me - Point Lookout, New York

We pulled up on our boat with low expectations at first. Kayla our bartender was attentive and efficient in getting our drinks. We are a party of 6 and she really was great Nancy our server was also efficient but such a happy pleasant person. She also served us with a smile and no matter how many times we kept asking for more drinks she served us with smiles. So the food was good we had octopus, lobster roll, veggie tacos tuna tartare and steamers. We really enjoyed the food. The view overlooking the water was beautiful read more

Best sandwich of my life. Seriously. Get the crab cake bacon grilled cheese. I live 500 miles away and I'm planning on coming back.

From the helpful parking lot attendant to the hostess to our waitress, everyone at the Buoy Bar was so kind and helpful on a hot spring day! We spontaneously went for lunch after spending a few hours walking on the beach. We weren't familiar with Point Lookout but decided that The Buoy Bar looked like a beautiful setting so we gave it a shot. The hostess said it would be a 45 minute wait, but it didn't bother us in such w pretty location. Ten minutes later she said she couldn't find the people ahead of us on the list. So we got a lovely table on the dock. Our lunch was so delicious. Lobster pizza. Honestly can't say enough good things about it! Definitely a shared dish - both by the cost ($44) and the size. A perfect afternoon at The Buoy Bar! read more

The Buoy Bar - Lobster pizza - Seafood Near Me - Point Lookout, New York