Sea Shore Restaurant City Island: World-Class Waterfront Seafood in the Bronx, NY

Sea Shore Restaurant Introduce

When New Yorkers talk about a great seafood escape without leaving the city, the conversation invariably turns to Sea Shore Restaurant & Marina on historic City Island in the Bronx. This destination is more than just a restaurant; it’s an institution, offering a world-class dining experience rooted in a nautical history that dates back to 1923. For nearly a century, Sea Shore Restaurant has perfected the art of delivering fresh, mouth-watering seafood, exceptional service, and an ambiance that transports you miles away from the urban bustle.

The setting alone makes it a must-visit. Situated directly on the waterfront, the restaurant provides spectacular, sweeping views, including stunning sunset vistas over the water—an ideal backdrop for any intimate dinner or grand celebration. The interior is elegantly appointed, combining a vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces, making it suitable for everything from a casual lunch to an upscale anniversary dinner. Whether you are craving a traditional New England-style seafood platter, a perfectly cooked steak, or fresh sushi, Sea Shore Restaurant & Marina stands as one of the tri-state area's premier waterfront dining destinations.

Location and Accessibility

Sea Shore Restaurant is conveniently located at 591 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464, USA. Nestled on the southern end of the charming and historic City Island, the location is a hidden gem for local New Yorkers and visitors alike. City Island itself is a small, unique community in the Bronx, often feeling more like a quaint New England town than a New York City borough. It’s easily accessible to the entire tri-state area, sitting right on the edge of beautiful Pelham Bay Park.

Accessibility is a clear priority for the restaurant, ensuring a smooth experience for all guests. The venue is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance, parking lot, and restrooms. Crucially for a popular NYC spot, parking is made stress-free with an extensive on-site parking lot offering both free parking and professional valet parking services during both lunch and dinner. For those traveling by water, the restaurant lives up to its name, offering free dockage available for boating customers, truly making it accessible 'by land or by sea.' Reservations are accepted and highly recommended for brunch and dinner, especially on busy days, and large parties of 12 or more are advised to call ahead to ensure availability.

Services Offered

The range of dining and hospitality options at Sea Shore Restaurant is extensive, covering nearly every need and occasion.

Diverse Dining Options: Available for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with full table service. The menu covers not just seafood, but a full bar, sushi, and vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Takeout and Delivery: Guests have the option for easy takeout or delivery services, including no-contact delivery options.
Event Hosting & Catering: The waterfront location is an ideal venue for stylish weddings, corporate receptions, fundraisers, anniversaries, retirement parties, or any special event, capable of hosting up to 150 guests.
Happy Hour: Specials on happy hour drinks and food are offered, perfect for winding down after a long day.
Outdoor Dining & Bar: Enjoy the views and sea breeze with available outdoor seating, including a dedicated sea view bar, especially appealing during warmer months. Dogs are also allowed in the outside seating area.
Private Dining: Private dining rooms are available for more intimate or formal gatherings.
Parking Solutions: Provides free parking lot access, free street parking, and convenient valet parking services.
Family-Friendly Amenities: The restaurant is good for kids and provides high chairs and a dedicated Kids' menu.

Features / Highlights

Sea Shore Restaurant & Marina stands out in the competitive New York dining scene due to several unique features and commitments to quality.

World-Class Seafood and Culinary Diversity: The menu is a comprehensive showcase of fresh seafood, ranging from raw bar staples like Fresh East Coast Blue Point Oysters and Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, to elaborate main courses. Beyond seafood, the menu includes prime cuts like Porterhouse Steak and Filet Mignon Steak, a full sushi bar (as indicated by restaurant type), and Italian pasta specials.
Signature Feasts: The restaurant is popular for its generous portions and "Feasts for 2," such as the Shellfish Feast and Authentic Chicken And Seafood Paella, which provide a grand, comprehensive dining experience.
Outstanding Atmosphere and Views: The ambiance is described as an appealing mix of casual, cozy, and upscale, but the real highlight is the romantic waterfront setting with stunning ocean and sunset views—voted “Best Ambience” by OpenTable diners.
Exceptional Beverage Program: Highlights include a Great Beer Selection, a Great Wine List, and a bar specializing in Cocktails and Tropical Frozen Drinks, like a signature D'usse or Henney Colada.
Fresh, Scratch-Made Food: The restaurant is committed to using the finest, freshest ingredients available, preparing everything from scratch in their kitchen to ensure quality and taste.
Historical Venue: The restaurant originally opened in 1923, giving the space a rich, historic foundation that contributes to its classic, established atmosphere.

What is Worth Choosing

For first-time visitors or dedicated local seafood lovers, the menu at Sea Shore Restaurant offers choices for every palate and appetite. A true indulgence for couples or groups would be one of the Sea Shore Feasts for 2—like the Sea Shore Lobster Feast for 2—offering a massive combination of fresh shellfish. If you prefer classic New York Italian-American seafood, options like the Seafood Marinara or Linguine With Littleneck Clams are prepared expertly.

A look at the extensive menu shows a specialty in seafood cooked every way imaginable, from the Specialties of Our Fry Chef, featuring the City Island favorite Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Sea Shore Fisherman’s Fried Seafood Combination, to Our Chef’s Special Sautés like Spicy Seafood Jambalaya New Orleans Style or the elegant Seafood Risotto. Patrons particularly praise the generous portions, which are consistently noted as feeling worth the price. The dedication of the staff, as highlighted by reviews praising attentive servers who go the extra mile for special occasions, ensures that the overall experience remains positive and memorable, making the trip to City Island an essential part of the experience.

Contact Information

Address: 591 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464, USA

Phone: (718) 885-0300

Sea Shore Restaurant Menu

All Day - Appetizers
Baked Clams Oreganato 6pcs $14.95
Clams Casino A La Sea Shore $26.95
Littleneck Clams In Garlic Sauce $28.95
Littleneck Clams In Marinara Sauce $28.95
Fried Calamari $23.95
Pot Of Mussels Garlic Sauce $24.95
Pot Of Mussels In Marinara Sauce $24.95
Hot Seafood Antipasto For 2 $43.95
Maryland Lump Crabcake $25.95
Spicy Buffalo Shrimp $23.96
Oysters Rockefeller $28.95
1/2 Rack Of Baby Back Ribs $22.95
Fried Platter $29.95
Garlic Bread With Cheese $6.95
Lobster And Crab Ravioli $24.95
Cherrystone Steamers $26.95
Mussels $21.95
Baked Clams Oreganato $26.95

All Day - Raw Bar
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $23.95
King Crabmeat Cocktail $34.95
Fresh East Coast Blue Point Oysters $3.95
Littleneck - 6 Pieces $15.95
Cherrystone - 6 Pieces $15.95
Littleneck - 12 Pieces $27.95
Cherrystone - 12 Pieces $27.95

All Day - Soups From the Kettle
Manhattan Clam Chowder $9.95
New England Clam Chowder $9.95
Fresh Lobster Bisque $12.95

All Day - Salads
Cold Calamari Salad $21.95
Sea Shore Caesar Salad $13.95
1/2 Avocado Stuffed $29.95
1/2 Avocado Stuffed With Lobster Salad $29.95
Avocado Salad $15.95

All Day - Vegetarian and Gluten Free Corner
Gluten Free Pasta With Seasonal Vegetables $24.95
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables $22.95

All Day - Sea Shore Restaurant Market Catch
Fillet Of Sole $44.95
Whole Flounder $38.95
Salmon Fillet $42.95
Halibut $42.95
Swordfish $46.95
Tilapia $39.95
Scrod $39.95
Whole Bronzini $45.95
Stripe Bass $39.95
Tuna $46.95
Whole Red Snapper $49.95

All Day - Specialties of Our Fry Chef
Fried Jumbo Shrimp $32.95
Tender Fried Sea Scallops $44.95
Fried Calamari $29.95
Tender Scallops And Jumbo Shrimp $46.95
Fried Whole Florida Red Snapper $49.95
Tender Fried Fillet Of Sole $43.95
Tender Chicken Fingers $29.95
Fish And Chips $34.95
Fried Baby Lobster Tails $57.95
Sea Shore Fisherman’s Fried Seafood Combination $49.95
Coconut Fried Shrimp $37.95

All Day - Our Chef’s Special Sautés
Sole Meuniere $44.95
Swordfish Samuel $47.95
Shrimp Francese $39.95
Sauteed Scallops $44.95
Sole And Shrimp Special $47.95
Chicken Francese Served Over Linguine $34.95
Jumbo Shrimp Risotto $42.95
Sauteed Baby Lobster Tail $56.95
Chilean Sea Bass $46.95
Sesame Seared Tuna $47.95
Seafood Risotto $58.95
Tilapia Francese $39.95
Spicy Seafood Jambalaya New Orleans Style $53.95
Lobster Newburg $87.95
Shrimp Newburg $47.95
Seafood Newburg $62.95
Fresh Vegetables Risotto $29.95

All Day - Italian and Pasta Specials (AAN)
Linguine With Mussels In Marinara Sauce $34.95
Linguine With Mussels In Garlic Sauce $34.95
Linguine With Littleneck Clams In White Sauce $34.95
Linguine With Littleneck Clams In Red Sauce $34.95
Linguine With Calamari In Marinara Sauce $29.95
Fettuccine Primavera $28.95
Fettuccine Alfredo In A Light Cream Sauce $29.95
Lobster Marinara $87.95
Lobster Fra Diavolo $87.95
Fettuccine Arminio $52.95
Shrimp Alfredo In A Cream Sauce $42.95
Penne Pasta Ala Vodka $27.95
Seafood Marinara $59.95
Seafood Fra Diavolo $59.95
Chicken And Shrimp Parmigiana $39.95
Chicken Parmigiana $28.95
Shrimp Parmigiana $39.95
Shrimp Marinara $45.95
Maryland Lump Crab Cake Dinner $42.95
Penne Pasta With Marinara Sauce $23.95
Penne Pasta With Garlic And Oil $23.95
Linguine Langostino $59.95

All Day - Sea Shore Feasts for 2
Shellfish Feast $195.95
Sea Shore Italian Feast $195.95
Authentic Chicken And Seafood Paella $195.95
Barbecue Feast $195.95

All Day - Sea Shore Lobster Feast for 2
Sea Shore Lobster Feast For 2 $198.95

All Day - Sea Shore Fish Specialties
Filet Of Sole Florentine $46.95
Shrimp Scampi Colossal Select $37.95
Filet Of Sole Stuffed With Crabmeat $59.95
Filet Of Sole Stuffed With Shrimp $59.95
Shrimp Florentine $39.95
Grilled Salmon $42.95
Shellfish Extravaganza $86.95
Snow Legs, Baby Tails, Shell Steak $78.95
Broiled Sea Scallops And Shrimp $47.95
Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp $58.95
Caribbean Whole Red Snapper $52.00
Tender Broiled Sea Scallops $44.95
Pan Roasted Bronzini $46.95
Wood Planked Whole Roasted Red Snapper $49.95
Bronzini Roasted Mediterranian Sea Bass $46.95
Sea Shore Broiled Seafood Combination $54.95
Maryland Lump Crab Cake Dinner $42.95

All Day - Sea Shore Surf and Turf
BBQ Baby Back Ribs And Fried Shrimp $48.95
BBQ Baby Back Ribs And Lobster Tail $49.95
BBQ Baby Back Ribs And King Crab Legs $106.95
Lobster Tail And Jumbo Fried Shrimp $54.95
Lobster Tail And NY Strip Steak $66.95
Lobster Tail And King Crab Legs $118.95
Filet Mignon And Lobster Tail $69.95
Filet Mignon And King Crab Legs $115.95
Filet Mignon And Jumbo Fried Shrimp $57.95
Prime Rib And Lobster Tail $58.95
Alaskan King Crab Legs And Jumbo Fried Shrimp $86.95
Shell Steak And Fried Shrimp $56.95
Shell Steak And King Crab Legs $118.95
Prime Rib Of Beef And Whole Maine 1-1/4 Lb. Lobster $66.95
Whole Lobster 1-1/2 Lb. And Fried Shrimp $56.95
Baby Lobster Tails And Sea Scallops $52.95
Baby Lobster Tails And Jumbo Shrimp $46.95
Baby Lobster Tails, Shrimp And Sea Scallops $56.95

All Day - Sides
Sautéed Spinach $6.95
Homemade Potato Croquette $7.95
Extra Shrimp $3.50

All Day - For Prime Steak Lovers
Shore Shell Steak $45.95
Porterhouse Steak $69.95
T-Bone Steak $65.95
Filet Mignon Steak $49.95
Full Rack Of BBQ Ribs $37.95
Prime Rib Of Beef $43.95
1/2 Broiled Chicken In A Rosemary Sauce $29.95
BBQ Ribs And Chicken $36.95
Porter House, Shrimp, And Lobster Tail $104.95

All Day - For Lobster and Crab Leg Lovers
Whole 2 Lb. Maine Lobster $87.95
Whole Maine Lobster 1-1/4 Lb $44.95
Twin Lobster Special 1-1/4 Lb $79.90
Twin Brazilian Lobster Tails 7 Oz $58.95
Baby Lobster Tails $54.95
Alaskan King Crab Legs Large Order $220.95
Giant Snow Crab Legs (2) $68.95
Snow Leg Cluster (3) $82.95
Snow Legs And Fried Shrimp $68.95
Snow Legs And Baby Tails $74.95
Snow Legs And Whole Maine 1-1/4 Lb. Lobster $73.95
Snow Legs And Baby Back Ribs $66.95
Snow Legs And Steak $74.95

All Day - Sea Shore Famous Montauk Chiller Seafood Tower
Sea Shore Famous Montauk Chiller Seafood Tower $86.95

All Day - Traditional New England Roll
Lobster Roll $38.95

All Day - Appetizer Platter for 2
The Tiki Platter Appetizer Platter For 2 $38.95

All Day - Sea Shore Specials
10 Oz Lobster Tail Special $46.95
Jumbo Surf And Turf Special $78.95

All Day - Fresh Fruit Smoothies
Banana Smoothie $9.00
Strawberry Smoothie $9.00
Peach Smoothie $9.00
Mango Smoothie $9.00

Sea Shore Restaurant Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list
Serves local specialty

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Late-night food
Private dining room
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Historic
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Upscale

Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists

Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
On-site parking
Parking
Valet parking

Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Sea Shore Restaurant Photos

Sea Shore Restaurant Location

Sea Shore Restaurant

New York Bronx County City Island City Island Avenue

591 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464, USA

Sea Shore Restaurant Reviews

An average rating of ★4.3 from 3690 user reviews.

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We had a mixed experience at this restaurant. Our waiter, Felix, was absolutely excellent — attentive, friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. He really made the experience memorable in the best way. He even surprise us with a desert since we were celebrating our anniversary.However, I was disappointed to witness manager Debbie speaking rudely to staff during our visit. It created an uncomfortable atmosphere that detracted from the otherwise pleasant service. Great food and service from Felix, but the management’s treatment of employees needs improvement.
September 21 · sherry Munro
I was very satisfied with my visit. It’s rare to meet such a friendly server in New York, and both the food and the server’s kindness made it a memorable experience. My thanks to the lovely lady who served us by the window facing the parking lot. As for the food, the grilled fish was excellent, while the oysters were just okay. The portion of the risotto was enormous—it definitely felt worth the price. I would be happy to visit again.
August 10 · Dahye Lee
The best restaurant in City Island! You don't need to go farther. As soon as you cross the bridge turn right. They have free valet (please tip the helpful guys though). Hostess and owners are attentive. Best ambiance both indoor and outdoor, delicious and fresh seafood, generous portion. Lovely views of the water, marina and a little bit of Manhattan skyline. Until next time!!
August 31 · Ma Erlinda Abane
Sea Shore is an excellent spot on City Island if you are in search of a deliciously filling meal! Everyone in my party ordered the fried shrimp, and we all agreed that it was the best shrimp that we have had on City Island. The food came out fresh, and the shrimp were high-quality. While we were at the restaurant, there was an event occurring during our visit, so the waitstaff did forgot to bring out certain items a few times and would need a reminder. The food and atmosphere made up for the service 10x over. I strongly recommend Sea Shore.
August 17 · Julian Pena
We had a great time at this seafood spot! Everything looked fresh and came out piping hot. I ordered the fried fish platter, which was crispy and flavorful without being greasy. The coleslaw and tartar sauce were a perfect pairing. The lobster tail was juicy and buttery-simple but done right. And the crab cake? Loaded with lump crab and barely any filler- a standout. The restaurant had a laid-back, clean vibe with a nice view if you're sitting by the window. Service was friendly and fast, and the portions were generous. Highly recommend it if you're craving classic, well-cooked seafood done right!
June 16 · Jishan C