Clan strips, New England clam chowder soup and crab cakes are my favorites! The French fries are distinct in flavor, delicious! The staff is very friendly. I wrapped up the crab cakes and our waiter offered extra sauce to take home. 5 stars!
The food was above all my expectations! Had the clams with the belly which were absolutely delicious the I also had the seafood bisque that was incredible I can’t describe how creamy the New England clam chowder was, since it was my first time there they gave me a free sample of it! All I can say is they ruined seafood for me because no other places has compared to how delicious their food is. And finally the staff, what a wonderful crew they are! So nice and attentive! Thank you for a wonderful experience I can’t wait to go back!!!
A hidden gem 💎 in Rockville Center. Great fresh seafood 🦞. Lite Batter on all fried items. Not a heavy oil taste. Nice staff. Credit Cards 💳 accepted. Plenty of locals dine here. We will definitely be going back.
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We haven't been to Bigelow's New England Fried Clams in a while and decided to stop in today. A few things have changed since we were here last. Two positive things they implemented are the expanded permanent outdoor dining area, and they now take credit, which we didn't know. It's either credit or digital wallets now.
We had the Lobster rolls, hot and cold. And calamari to start. Both were done nicely with no complaints. They have an attentive and friendly staff to boot.
Hope to visit again soon.
Best clam chowder! Spot on lobster roll 🦞 Prices have gone up over the years like everything else. Perennial quality and charm remain worth every penny! Old timey counter service still closed; might come back in the future. Don’t miss some of the best seafood on the Island!
Been coming here for years. This is a staple of the neighborhood for great fried seafood. I love the New England clam chowder here it's amongst the best that you'll find anywhere. Good things to try are the fish and chips, the fried Ipswich clams and fried oysters. All very good all very fresh and all cooked to order. They have since expanded to the exterior wood for additional seating. This is great because it allows more people and less of a wait. The staff are amazingly attentive quick to serve and very polite. They now accept credit cards so that's a great plus. Always a worth while trip. The only thing that stops me from going more often is the fact that it's all fried, but oh... it tastes so good.
Bigelow's has been here on Long Island for a long time. And there's a reason which I, and based on my visit today, many others still appreciate. It's one of the rare restaurants around where there are NO compromises in quality. And when you're selling cooked seafood, that's hard to pull off.
Once one of the east coast's greatest sources of shellfish in the country, Long Island has not been able to maintain that status for many reasons, especially as a consistent source for the famous soft shell clams. I am glad that Bigelow's is thriving and able to source the best of this dwindling resource. I've had "Ipswich" fried clams in all the northern coastal states and Vermont and these are some of if not THE best!
p.s. you can now use a CC. Bring it.
My wife and I just ate here for the first time. We had the fried clam strips (of course), the onion rings and the calamari. Everything was super fresh, and though fried nothing was greasy. Big portions and excellent service. We'll definitely be back!!
Also, though there is only indoor seating, all the windows are wide open and plenty of ventilation, so we fealt very safe eating indoors.
Finally had a chance to try this legendary seafood spot and it definitely lived up to the hype! The chowders were amazing I had a mix of the New England and the Manhattan it was outstanding the clam strips were crispy and fresh as well as the calamari and the home made tarter sauce and and cocktail sauce was great with it as well can’t wait to have this place again!
Very old school joint doing things right. Friendly staff and always moving. Fresh food and tasty. Great seafood. Neighborhood joint. Small parking lot that gets tight but street parking is there. Very cozy atmosphere.
I am a fried fish fanatic. As such I have high standards. This place is excellent. The fish is fresh and breaded lightly with a flour based covering not beer batter which I dislike. So the fish is nice and flaky and the sweet flavor comes through. They have hand made fries which are also excellent. I started off with the NE Clam Chowder, you guessed it, excellent. This place is in my top three favorite fried fish establishments. There are many other sea food items in the menu. Although didn't try the clam dishes look wonderful also. Highly impressed.
Everything is delicious, I think they have some of the best sea food on LI. There are two negatives in my opinion. 1. The food is very pricey in my opinion and two you are on top of the road. In the summer when they have it open and cars are stopped at the red light, sometimes you can smell them and definitely hear them on top of you.
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