Looking for fish place on LI

[Scott_R]

Specifically, a place that has more than just the usual (sole, tilapia, etc.).

I'm not looking for a high-end fish restaurant, but a "peasant food" sort of place, with things like grilled sardines and the like. A place where you eat rather than dine.

Location is relatively flexible, though I'm not looking to go into Queens. East End would be somewhat inconvenient, North Fork less so than South.

[lkamp]

Popei's Clam Bar in Sayville has a large variety of creative seafood dishes. The weekly special are the best. Can't really speak for the other Popei's locations -tried Coram and it was horrible, no comparison.

[jnab121]

The comac location is quality.

[budcar]

I just checked and Popei's has no Commack location. did you mean Coram?

[whynokey]

deer park location, off commack rd

[mcf]

we went to the Coram one years ago; it was dreadful.

[coll]

Ole Bar and Grill in Farmingville is Portugese and therefore heavy on the fish, and also the peasant fare in general (had rabbit stew last time I was there). I've had either sardines or anchovies (big ones) grilled, and they also make a great fish stew with unusual ingredients. It's on Horseblock Rd between Waverly/Nichols and 112, on the south side.

[Scott_R]

Sounds like a good suggestion; I'll have to give Ole a try.

[coll]

It's really comfortable, although English is not extensively spoken. I love it myself, like a trip to Portugal. Let me know what you think.

[Scott_R]

Does anyone know Ole's hours? Are they open for lunch?

[coll]

Yes maybe even for breakfast? It's a real workingman kind of place, with a bar.

[budcar]

The Golden Dolphin Diner, in Huntington, has daily dinner offerings of grilled 2 lb whole tuna which, while not up to the Astoria versions, where they use a cage and both sides are equally grilled. Here, one side is grilled and the other appears to be pan fried. Good, but not great. They also regularly offer flour dusted and fried whiting and sardines which are also good but on the bland side. A call to the restaurant will confirm their daily availability.

[Scott_R]

Ah, that reminds me of one other thing I'd meant to mention: no fried fish. I just don't have a taste for fried food.

[budcar]

My bad, no one caught my error. I meant "two pound flounder" not tuna. Sorry