Nicky's Clam Bar

Good spot to grab some take out and a drink as you wait for the Fire Island ferry. Friendly service at the take out counter, good comfort food, large selection of seafood fares, and reasonable prices.

Excellent! Small local Long Island seafood at its best!! We came in from florida and had to get great Long Island seafood and pizza. Nicky’s was awesome! I got the fresh flounder on a bakery fresh Kaiser, wow!! Others got the chowder, great!! Clams casino were also great!

Super nice owner and staff! Must visit!!

Super fresh seafood no matter what you order.
Great little getaway spot for a bite and wine.
Available both indoor and outdoor seating.

Nicky’s Clam Bar really blew away my expectations! The mussels (garlic & white wine + porky version) were divine. The Surf & Turf burger was delicious!

Add to that fresh brewed root beer and crème brûlée cheesecake. Wow 🤤

Highly highly recommend Nicky’s clam bar! The food here is to die for! Food always comes out hot and cooked wonderfully!!! The staff is really friendly.

I ordered the top next baked clams which normally I only get from Lenny's Clam bar, and I must say they're just as good. I normally cannot find clams as good as lenny's so I am very happy to find another place you must come and try them

I had the absolute best experience at Nicky’s Clam bar. The manager Chrissy was so welcoming and informative on the menu. This establishment is family run by exceptional people. My favorite dish was… actually I can’t even think of one because everything you get is better than the next. I’ll be back tomorrow and the day after that.

The food was SPECTACULAR! I started with the Clam Bisque, which was New England Clam Chowder. It was creamy, very well seasoned. Next, I had Clams Oreganata. The clams were sweet and they came right out of the shell. For my main entree, I had Fried Oysters, with a baked potato, and it also came with delicious garlic bread. There was also homemade tartar sauce. The Oysters were well cooked, the batter was crispy and the oysters weren't chewy. Overall, a 5 Star meal! High praises for NICKY'S CLAM BAR!!

The greatest steamers you’ll ever eat . Always on point. Great service. Classic old world ferry station bar/ restaurant. I drive an hour . Worth it

Delicious food! Great service too!
They have options for non-seafood eaters too. Eat local. Shop local!

Seafood Cobb Salad! Chefs 💋 No matter what you order, you can't go wrong with the best seafood in town. And don't sleep on the fresh homade donuts and lemonade

Still the best if not better! LOVE the expanded menu. Celebrating my 60th birthday on Mother's Day, this dockside tiny gem was hopping! Thank you, Caitlin, for your friendliness, knowledge of menu items. As well to chef/staff for accomodating my lump crabmeat quesadilla. Above and beyond, so much appreciated! Quick, prompt service especially on such busy day. Dad's fried oysters and cajun fries were abundance for half size, delicious, too. Can't wait to return and enjoy the recently added outdoor space or just grab a cocktail at the bar.

Literally, the best part of leaving fire island and coming back to "civilization" is that you get to go here. The food is reasonably priced, the people are NOT entitled (such a difference from the denizens who live on fire island), and overall, just a nice place to go.

There's a Nicky's restaurant the other side of the pier. This clam bar is so much nicer.

Stopped here waiting for the ferry with my best mate.. we had oysters & calamari with a few pints of beer. Thoroughly lovely staff who thanked me for my service even though I was a Brit but they overheard our conversation as my best mate was an ex-US Marine. Can’t compliment the oysters enough they were sooo fresh and tasty (some of the best I’ve had in years). Didn’t take any photos which was a shame!!

Everyone who takes the ferry from Bayshore to Ocean Beach, Fire Island or other communities, knows how wonderful this restaurant is. From the Seafood Bisque and the Clam Chowder (try mixed red and white and take home a quart) to the Clam or Oyster Barge, and even their egg on a roo and coffee everything is outstanding. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. Dine in or take out quickly from their open window. New outdoor dining area. And try their donuts!

A little hidden gem with tasty food and great drinks with options for those who don't eat seafood. A bit pricier then you would expect but had great customer service. Id recommend giving this place a visit.

Amazing as always. GREAT steamers. As busy as it was, including both service windows, full bar and all tables full, service was perfect. I wasn't waiting for a ferry, but they got those that were in and out in time, even though there was a wait and some people came 20-30 minutes before the ferry was leaving.

Run, don’t walk, to the best seafood restaurant on LI... Nicky’s Clam Bar. The seafood is the freshest, the portions are huge and every dish Is delicious. Their signature drinks are great and you have to leave room for their scrumptious desserts (the doughnuts are the best). Not only is the food great but the atmosphere is friendly and the staff is incredible. Everyone is friendly, attentive and eager to please. We have eaten at many seafood restaurants but this one is by far the best.

I had 1 hour to kill before catching the ferry to Fair Harbor. I had breakfast here- omelet, sausage potatoes and toast. Service was great and food was delicious. They have large portions! They also allowed my dog to come inside the restaurant as long as he was in his carrier.

Skip the diner, for breakfast this weekend (lunch and dinner, too) and check out the cuisine inside this cozy
and casual beach bungalow across from the entrance to the Fire Island ferries off Maple Avenue! Best place to dine in all of Bay Shore! Creative Chef really knows how to cook all egg (with seafood ) dishes(Benedict my fav) well and to order. Pleasing customers and their taste buds is easy with freshest seafood, attentive wait staff , and kindest waitresses! Bar offers wide range of beer, wine, and clever
cocktail potions! Stop in for just dessert ; cheesecake and rice pudding I highly recommend. Children's highchairs and menu available, too!
Secret ingredients in BEST potato salad
still can't fathom but this I know: eat at Nicky's this and every weekend!!