Captain Bills Restaurant
Captain Bills Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in Bay Shore located near the harbor with views of the waterway. The space features large windows, maritime wall decor, and offers a variety of fresh seafood including clams, shrimp, and fish fillets, along with steaks and ribs.
The restaurant started in the 1920s as a small wooden building where Captain Bill Eccleston sold fish and clams while blowing a horn to attract customers. In the 1950s, it was renovated into a full restaurant by Sophie and Carl Abendroth, and after closing for a period, it underwent major renovation and reopened in 1998.
The name honors a local fisherman who sold fish and clams from a small wooden building in the 1920s. The restaurant continues to reflect the maritime heritage of the area, with the connection between people and the harbor woven throughout the space.
The restaurant sits near Bay Shore harbor with ample parking nearby, making visits convenient whether driving or arriving by boat. The outdoor seating areas with harbor and boat views are especially popular in good weather and provide a relaxed spot to enjoy a meal.
Captain Bill Eccleston, the namesake, was known for walking through the streets blowing a horn to announce his fresh fish and clams. This unusual sales method made him a local legend and shaped the history of this place forever.
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