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New Wave Seafood is a seafood restaurant in Wantagh, NY.

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Kristen
Kristen -Google user
6 months ago
Really impressed by this place! There is a fresh fish market in the front and a small restaurant to the side with sit down service. We tried it out on a lent Friday and it was packed! After a short wait we were seated and...Read More
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5
Alex Shor
Alex Shor -Google user
a year ago
An amazing find for me and my family! We were traveling in Long Island, and wanted seafood, and decided to try this small seafood place. It was a good call, the place is very cozy, and the food is fresh, and everything was cooked quickly...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Mussels in Garlic and Wine Sauce
PhilYouIn
PhilYouIn -Google user
a year ago
Excellent fish store. Always busy, always very friendly and patient, always a sufficient number of workers. All types of fish prepared and sliced according to your order. There is a restaurant attached that I have never had the opportunity to experience, but it is always...Read More
Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5New Wave's Warm Lobster RollPlentyThere are optionsPlenty of parkingFree parking lotNot an issueVery friendly to allIt is accessible
Tom Aird
Tom Aird -Google user
2 years ago
New Wave Seafood in Wantagh was a great find. Been wanting fresh seafood for quite a while, not easy to find. This place was spot on. Very friendly gentleman behind the enormous counter welcomed us we walked in. Seated immediately despite the big crowd....Read More
Kundan Sen
Kundan Sen -Google user
2 years ago
Fantastic seats in a casual clam shack ambience. Restaurant is right next to their seafood market. Raw oysters were delicious. Calamari was hot and cooked in fresh oil. For the main courses - the loaded scallops were great, but the Chilean sea bass was absolutely amazing!...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Traditional Pub Battered Fish & Chips Seafood Boats
Nicole Schmidt
Nicole Schmidt -Google user
Edited a year ago
Artichoke sole was very flavorful and done perfectly, stuffed salmon was very nicely stuffed not skimpy at all and again done perfect. Delicious Sangria!! Very nice staff too. A+ UPDATE: 2nd visit again staff was great, octopus special appetizer unfortunately fell short for me(under...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Stuffed Salmon
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Pro DJ Productions & Photo Booths -Google user
3 years ago
The best spot for seafood in the area. Our Weekly go to! They also have a market so you can grab supplies to go after an amazing meal. Best filet of sole. A+ lobster bisque. Only place to get a...Read More
Nanda Sundri
Nanda Sundri -Google user
Edited a year ago
Delightful and delicious! Simple setting great seafood Will definitely return. May 2024: Returned and was disappointed…. The Mahi Mahi was overcooked and dry. Couldn’t eat it, took it home, my dog was happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Nikhil Sinha
Nikhil Sinha -Google user
3 years ago
Great Food and Wonderful Service!! The server was very nice and helpful. He gave us suggestions as needed for food and we accepted it. Food was really amazing and good. Good family friendly environment. Highly Recommended!! 😀😃
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nikhil sinha
nikhil sinha -Google user
6 years ago
Amazing food. Salmon taste really good. It's a nice place to have food with your friends and family. Staff was nice and friendly.
Ernest Cidoni
Ernest Cidoni -Google user
2 years ago
Great service and great food. We had a family outing for lunch and it was terrific, including some photos of what we had, fried pickles and clam strips, cod tacos and MD fish cakes.
Joanne Dorazio-Thier
Joanne Dorazio-Thier -Google user
3 months ago
We've been coming to New Wave Seafood for years. My favorite item on the menu is the fried shrimp boat. The shrimp are crunchy and delicious and taste exactly the same every single time we come here and the tartar sauce great! Their Sangria is...Read More
Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 4Suitable for all group sizesNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Gean Morringiello
Gean Morringiello -Google user
a year ago
Food was very good here. Staff friendly and very attentive. Would definitely recommend.
Sheila Aviles
Sheila Aviles -Google user
5 years ago
Clean, great friendly service. The lobster roll was sooooo delicious. Best this year. Large portions, fresh ,warm , and buttery. Tuna, mmmmmm. Clambake was shared by all.
Matt Beriloff
Matt Beriloff -Google user
Edited a year ago
This is a quaint restaurant inside a fish market, the food is fresh, plentiful, delicious and the service was great! A hidden gem...
Esther Lin
Esther Lin -Google user
2 years ago
been here a few times now and it’s amazing. service is top notch, everyone is super friendly and attentive. the raw food is great quality and their boats are delicious! we got the shrimp boat and the soft shell crab was delicious. dessert (key lime...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Adam Decker
Adam Decker -Google user
2 years ago
New Wave Seafood gets FIVE stars! What a great restaurant! We had the baked clams oreganata, which were some of the best baked clams we've had in a bit. The mussels were huge and the white wine garlic broth was perfect. We also shared the...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
joanne lotempio
joanne lotempio -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
Purchased fresh fish for Lenten meal. everything was delicious. The tartar sauce I purchased was excellent, as was the cod loin. Next try is the restaurant. Tried restaurant, fish was DELICIOUS, fresh and prepared perfectly, clam chowder ready and chock...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4Traditional Pub Battered Fish & Chips Seafood BoatsPlenty of parkingFree parking lotsmall lot in front more in rear.yes
T. Fezza
T. Fezza -Google user
8 years ago
The stuffed mushrooms are fantastic. Very flavorful and yet light. Not greasy or oily. The crab meat stuffing has great flavor. The fried shrimp platter was delicious. Lightly fried and butterflies, no …
S J
S J -Google user
3 months ago
Fantastic service and perfect portions. 10/10 experience. New Wave came highly recommended by a fellow foodie friend and did not disappoint. We ordered Seafood Medley linguini with white sauce (comes hot or mild and with red sauce as an option too) and Sea Scallops with...Read More
Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 53-4 people, Suitable for all group sizesNo wait
H Nemzer
H Nemzer -Google user
5 months ago
Hidden gem. Best clam chowder we ever ate. Everything cook to perfection. And a beautiful fish market attached.
Stephen Lenzovich
Stephen Lenzovich -Google user
2 years ago
Really really good. I have driven past this place for years and we decided to try for dinner. From the staff to the ambiance to the food. It was great. Very friendly. Big portions and great vibe. We will...Read More
Marybeth Goettlicher Cook
Marybeth Goettlicher Cook -Google user
a week ago
Always a place to stop when I'm in NY. The food and people are amazing. You can't get fish like this in CO. I dream of it. The atmosphere is perfect. It's ideal. Nothing to fancy just casual enough to enjoy a night out and...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5No special eventPlenty of parkingFree parking lotWe take my niece and nephew all the time. They love the fish!
christina
christina -Google user
5 months ago
Went here for the second time and loved every minute of it. The service and employees are excellent. From the minute we walked in we felt so welcomed there. Everyone works together to make the customers happy. All the waiters loved our 9 month...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Cooper Cook
Cooper Cook -Google user
a month ago
This place is divine. I cannot understand why anyone would eat seafood anywhere else. I love the idea knowing that my dish will be freshly prepared as its sitting on ice served from the market next door! If you know, you know.
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Not sure
Brian Moran
Brian Moran -Google user
4 months ago
We live in lindenhurst but it is well worth the drive to eat here! Have eaten here numerous times over the years. Baked clams are absolutely delicious! In the past I have had the shrimp & pasta which is my one of my...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / dayNo wait
Luke Mersten
Luke Mersten -Google user
3 months ago
The staff is incredible and so is the food. Every time we go there is a fast and fun experience with some of the most fresh fish I’ve ever had.
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 4Moderate noiseIndoor dining areaSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotSmall lot in the front and bigger one towards the back
John Schaefer
John Schaefer -Google user
5 months ago
Been going there for years.And they just get better every time.Had a bowl of New England clam chowder,baked clams with the garlic bread for the sauce.My friend had the filet of sole stuffed with crab meat.I had the jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab meat, just...Read More
Matt G
Matt G -Google user
9 months ago
Great, fresh, seafood offered at a reasonable price. I come here anytime I'm cooking a large seafood meal, and the fish is always super fresh. I also like how they'll shuck claims or oysters for you for a minimal …
Michael Cook
Michael Cook -Google user
a month ago
Best food Best service Mary the manager is awesome Don't miss out on going here
Food: 5…

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