Big Fish Seafood Grill

Big Fish Seafood Grill is an evening restaurant in Oyster Pond, on Emerald Merit Road near Oyster Bay Beach Resort. The experience is more dressed-up than a casual beach bar, with elegant white decor, greenery, chandeliers, an air-conditioned dining room and terrace seating depending on the evening setup.

Seafood is the focus, handled through a fusion style that mixes French technique, Caribbean flavors and some Indian touches. It is a useful choice for a vacation dinner, birthday meal or quieter east-side evening, especially if you are staying around Oyster Pond, Dawn Beach or Orient Bay.

Recent sources highlight dishes such as mahi mahi with lobster sauce and crab meat, fish cooked with wine and butter, composed salads, braised short ribs, cocktails and a wine selection. Travelers also mention generous portions, elegant tropical atmosphere and parking directly in front of the restaurant.

Practical tip: Big Fish is mainly a dinner spot, open Tuesday through Sunday. Booking ahead is recommended in high season and on weekends; plan for casual chic clothing and a higher budget than a beach stop. The restaurant also notes that American Express is not accepted.