I've been going there for years with friends who adore this little treasure of seafood!!! There Baked clams are so delicious with a glass of wine alone. Mussels Red & White & there bread to drench in the sauce is out of this world. Whole Belly Clams & Fried Oysters (when on the menu) & the Delicious Lobster Rolls Hot & Cold had them all. The Baymen Special is enough for two! Each & every one of these will make you return time after time. Should actually be 10 stars!!! Great gals wait on you hand & foot tired or not always smiling & fun to be around. Place is small cute & quaint WE just love it!!!!! read more

Food Sevice ambiance this is a hidden Jem! I never give 5 stars don't believe in perfect, they broke the mold. Service was impeccable food (omg the muscles) is a dinner alone. If ever in the area stop in you'll see for yourself read more

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Arrived with my partner who has auto-immune issues. Waitress was more than willing to accommodate us with outdoor seating, despite the fact all other diners were seated inside. Food was delicious. read more

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Stumbled upon Varney's trying to find a restaurant closer to the beach (which doesn't appear to exist). The "lobster rolls" sign grabbed our attention so we popped into eat. Barney's is exactly what you want for a roadside seafood restaurant: quaint charm, cold beer and delicious seafood. My son got a giant pile of mussels in red sauce with a loaf of fresh bread and I got the fish tacos. Both were delicious, served fast with a smile. Avoid the chains and have a great meal at Varney's. read more

I am obsessed with their hot lobster roll!!!! I try to get it whenever I'm in the area. Definitely the best on Long Island, hands down.

Maybe I should've taken pics BEFORE but Kim had me pumped and ready to go (and yes she warned me I wouldn't finish) So, I do solo lunches a bunch and I've driven pass this place tons of times since I moved out East. Today I came, was greeted upon entry by a wonderfully lady mixing drinks. I wanted to sit outside so I ordered and went to find a table. Now I love outside so the whiz of cars and occasional train bells (they were NOT loud) didn't bother me and the music in the background outside was not loud and lended to some easy vibes while eating ... ordered the Seafood Fra Diavolo, iced tea (sweetened with equal) and a Tito's with seltzer and lime. This is now my I NEED LUNCH spot!!!! The ladies are all amazing, checking in and making sure you're good! The food was AWESOME man, and my drink did NOT lack Tito's (don't you hate when you get a weak drink) Absolutely recommend read more

Varney's Restaurant - Iced tea and Tito's with lime and seltzer - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

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Always a solid choice. Had high expectations of the mussels and they delivered. I needed more garlics bread to soak up the amazing sauce. read more

Varney's Restaurant - Mussels Galore - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

Varneys was highlighted on the news for their excellent lobster rolls, so we had to give them a try! Very friendly staff and excellent quality food. We opted for outdoor dining, and I ordered the Manhattan clam chowder to start. We each got a lobster roll as well--I got the warm one with butter, and spouse got the cold one with mayo. Sooo delicious! We would definitely go back to Varneys again and have recommended them to others! read more

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The food and service at Varney's is always fantastic. I have celiac disease and it's a pleasure to be able to eat the same delicious food as everyone else who is dining. We've been going to Varney's for years (decades) and their food and great service never disappoint. Thank you! read more

Varney's Restaurant - Chicken Caesar Salad - Seafood Near Me - Brookhaven, New York

Honestly, the only thing holding me back from a 5 star rating here, is price... I would have liked to try a Lobster Roll, but I just couldn't get past the the idea of paying $36 for one. Most things on the menu do seem a bit over-priced. That said, what I received was quite good. Whole belly clams were on special, so I splurged and got those. Portion size was very good - batter was crisp and not greasy. Came with a good portion of fries that were also crisp. Baked stuffed clams were on the small side (compared to the typical Long Island "Stuffie") but they were exceptionally good. Service was also friendly and attentive. read more

My wife and I really enjoy Varney's Restaurant. It's a no nonsense approach to good home cooked food. It's such a quaint place it's like eating in someone's kitchen. The food is very reasonably priced. The baked clams and mussels are especially good. Not fancy at all. Very laid back atmosphere. read more

I said "oh my G-d" probably five times while eating the warm lobster roll. The lobster was so sweet, and perfectly cooked. The bread tasted amazing with all of the buttery goodness. The cold lobster roll was not as good as the fabulous warm roll, but it was still very very very good. Their fries are awesome - crinkly + flavorful. As I arrived, it started storming rain, so I decided to grab take away since outdoor eating was not possible. The super kind person who took my order over phone offered to bring the food to my car without my asking. Superb customer service right there. Rolls are expensive, but I would gladly pay more for their warm lobster roll. $80 for 2 rolls + fries. I 10000% plan on returning! read more

Fun place, not much to look at from the street but when you walk inside it's a cute little place with light nautical feel. seating for maybe 35-40 max, server was super nice and friendly made good recommendations, and food was delicious, portions are very large ate half and left very full. Will definitely go back early at 5:30 there was a line out the door on a Friday night. read more

Unbelievable. I encountered Merideth. this woman is out of control. Take it that I have never ever left a restaurant with a review. The food was just ok. Nothing special. Presentation was horrible. See photos. She was training a new employee. As it went on I urged the employee to run. This person has no business training anyone. Bizarre does describe what I saw. In the discard bowl for mussels she threw a paper napkin. When I put my shells in there she chastised me because I was supposed to use that napkin. I had to stop the courses from coming as I had just received my soup. 2 more course came while eating soup. When mussel came with a wad of tinfoil I lost it. I don't know what's happened. read more

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Good food really enjoy the service the food and people where great would recommend to others

I love the hometown, locals only vibe of the place. Like the divey, fishy version of cheers... I don't love much else but I do like the place for what it is. I enjoy that it's in the middle of nowhere, and I enjoy they feed their community, the mussels were fresh and free of sand or grit, the white wine n herb it was all sitting in was a bit bland. Same goes for the soup we had. The baked clams weren't bad, but they were that average classic bready stuffed clam, I like when it's a nice full chunk of clam (my personal preference) They serve the beer with a super frosty mug which is severely overlooked nowadays so that a big plus. The chicken park deal looks incredible so maybe they do that stuff better? For a seafood shack they don't have many options I feel. All in all a good heartwarming spot I probably won't rush back to, but I do encourage you to stop in and try it out. Super friendly and unassuming spot with some good deals to be had, and all fresh. read more

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The absolute BEST whole belly fried clams ever. This was the third time having them & they were perfect

Very good service and the fish was excellent. The wine choices are not worth getting so just go for a cocktail of some kind or beer if you're a beer drinker. Coconut martini was yummy. Place is a tiny hole-in-the-wall type of place but worth a visit. I'll be going back! read more

From all the hype, I expected more. I got the most popular things on the menu, the lobster roll and baked clams. I've had lobster rolls everywhere and this one was basic. The clams were ok. I would not drive this far out to come here again. read more

great food outstanding service real neighborhood bar and restaurant best food in mautauk and not that expensive

Small place, delicious food, great service! Enjoyed baked clams, cold lobster roll and chicken Caesar wrap! Looking forward to returning soon! read more

First time going here with my husband. We ordered baked clams, broiled flounder, muscles marinara, and a shrimp wrap. Wasn't thrilled will shrimp wrap. It has mayonnaise on it. The waitress should of asked if it was okay. Mayo & shrimp don't go together. It wasn't noisy at all. You can have a conversation. That's a plus. Baked Clams read more

Great food, resonal cost, good service., very friendly staff. Will definitely dine here again.

Very nice and convenient roadside stop for clams and lobsters of all kinds: ckams on the half, baken clams, fried clams and scallops, chowders, lobster rolls, broiled and stuffed! Fries are A+ Also had homemade chicken fingers and grilled cheese for the kids. The atmosphere is very long island summer side of the road perfect. Small place, open and bright with fiah and local art on the walls. Crushed shell parking lot right off rt 80, about 3 miles from exit 52 on sunrise hwy. Very friendly people here read more

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Best lobster rolls. Outdoor setting cute. Hidden secret that lots of people know about in my community read more

Really good food, and if I'm back in that neck of the woods I'll definitively go back! I had the kielbasa sandwich, and my gf had shrimp tacos. Good portions, and great taste! Service was very good too. read more

6 hungry folks decended on Varney's last evening for an early Dinner at 5pm. We sat outside on the side where there were maybe 5 picnic tables and 2 easily sat 6. Our server was a most affable young lady that cheerfully took care of our needs. We had a round of wine and beer to start. I had an appy of Chili with the Works...Delish! others had Mussels in wine sauce and various salads...all Delish! For Mains we ordered : Shrimp Marsala over Linguini, Lobster Roll, Mussels in White Wine sauce...All the dishes looked appetizing and tasted great! On whats left of the warm evenings, this is a great place to stop and enjoy the food.in an outdoor setting surrounded by Sunflowers. read more

Went to Varney's today, 7/13/22, for lunch with my wife. Went there a recommendation from a friend...and it an excellent recommendation. This is a gem in the south shore of Long Island. Small quaint place with a few tables inside and seating outside. We went in a few minutes after they opened and were greeted by the waitress who was running the front alone. She was friendly and inviting and her service throughout the lunch was excellent. We started off we their baked clams (6 of them, though they had orders of more.). These were decent size for an appetizer and were not over stuffed...they had a nice mixture of breading, bacon and plenty of clam for our taste. The tops had a nice color to them after being put under the broiler - great baked clams. My wife had their Lobster roll - which they serve either hot with butter or cold, with a mayo like dressing on a brioche bun. My wife likes her Lobster rolls cold and she absolutely loved it. There was actually pieces of lobster and she loved that it was not overly covered with dressing. She had her roll with their homemade potato salad and coleslaw....both were fresh and delicious. Now I had their sea bass broiled over rice. The dish was excellent - though not the most exciting item on the menu, I wanted something light. The rice was a basic white rice and the bass was lightly seasoned with what may have been a sazón like seasoning - nothing spicy or over bearing. The bass was broiled and it was excellent. The portion was two nice size filet of bass. Varney's was an excellent spot for lunch today and I cannot wait to return for some of their other menu items. Give them a try down in Brookhaven on Montauk Highway. read more

Service 10 food 9 price 9 .waitress was unbelievable & for $30.00 I got shrimp cocktail 30 muscles wht.clam sauce baked classic bisque soup and Italian bread read more

Asked for raw clams, recd 6 on half shell. Great until one of them was crunchy with dirt in it. Very unappetizing. Ran out of cod. Not a seafood place as expected. read more

Varney's is our go-to place for lunch or dinner. Every aspect of this cozy little restaurant is consistently satisfying. The menu, drink selection and wait staff make for a welcoming experience any day of the week. read more

Always been one of my favorites just wish they would expand or at least get a bigger facility. They're so good the place is packed every time! read more

Small and rustic, outside dining in good weathet. limited menu but everything is fresh. get there early to get a table.

Well last year my husband and I were frequent patrons. And we will also be this year. Lobster roll was extremely stuffed and flavorful. This place is a hidden gem and does not disappoint. Not expensive at all. read more

The lobster roll is excellent & the rest of the food is right next to i by us If you don't like lobster roll don't go. read more

Great lobster roll. Best available now that Crickets closed. Can get hot or cold. Live them both.

Ate here for the first time with friends today. Didn't even know it existed since I'm never in that area. It's a hidden gem. Very fresh seafood, pleasant staff and reasonable prices. Very casual place with outdoor seating. Recommended! read more

Great food but need one more server to make it a little smoother. The warm lobster roll dipped in butter was super and my wife's fish and chips were great. I preserved the mussels, which looked good but they never came as I think they didn't have enough help. We will go back when in the area read more

It was delicious and loved the atmosphere. The staff was friendly and made our trip stop memorable.

Went here after a decade. It was always good, but some how I stopped going that way over the years. Saw an advertisement that they had lobster rolls and one weekend after a hike decided today stop bye. Delighted to see the old charm still there. The menu was small but came with the same old assurance of fresh fish and simple tasty preparations. We were there only for the lobster roll, and the two of us shared the two: one cold -- with mayonnaise and one hot with melted butter in similar bread rolls. Both were excellent. Abundant lobster and all other things were, appropriately, side-shows. The waitress offered a lemonade/tea. Not too sweet, and nice and cold. Excellent end to a warm Saturday morning. Finally the check: lobster rolls were not on the paper menu. I am sure they were on some boards with a price indicated. I had missed it. The check hence was somewhat of a shock: calculating backwards with some other things we had, long after we left And were on the road, it came to ~ $30+ per roll. A little pricy but decided it was worth it. Would I go there again? YES, but not as often only for the roll. There are plenty of other excellent foods there and the staff are very friendly. read more