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Big Daddy's, Massapequa, NY

Big Daddy's

4.6
4.6
478 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
  • Good for groups
Big Daddy’s Restaurant located in Massapequa, NY opened in 1993, specializing in the foods of New Orleans, Cajun, Creole and South. Often imitated, but never duplicated, Big Daddy’s remains the “Original Home of Southern Food & Moonshine.” The atmosphere is fun, casual and colorful which you will know as soon as you enter. The newly renovated bar features Louisiana swamp cypress and old time brick. Portions are big and so are the Hurricanes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Cajun
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:30 Sun 15:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (516) 799-8877
  • Website
    http://bigdaddysny.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1 Park Ln, Massapequa, NY 11758-4341
  • Area
    Massapequa
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch

Menu

Lunch Specials - Served Daily 11:30 – 3:00 (except Sunday). All Po'Boys, Sandwiches & Burgers served with Cajun fries & pickle

Beginnings

  • Gumbo of the DayUS$5.00

    Tasso ham, beef, Andouille sausage - medium spiced

    • To Go: PintUS$8.00
    • To Go: QuartUS$13.00

  • Big Daddy's House SaladUS$9.00

    Field greens, goat cheese, roasted pecans, cranberries, honey balsamic

    • Blackened ChickenUS$15.00
    • Blackened ShrimpUS$18.00

  • Big Daddy's Caesar SaladUS$9.00

    Romaine Lettuce, spicy Croutons, shaved Locatelli & house-made Caesar Dressing

    • Blackened ChickenUS$15.00
    • Blackened ShrimpUS$18.00

  • Pretty Megs WingsUS$12.00

    Slow smoked & crispy fried with a chipotle-mango sauce

    • Lady Day Crab CakesUS$13.00

      Lump Indonesian blue crab meat, Cajun spices, chipotle dill tartar sauce

      • Mussels JambalayaUS$18.00

        Andouille sausage, smoked turkey, Tasso ham, Cajun parmesan cream

        • Jefferson Parish Blackened GatorUS$13.00

          Spicy blackened gator tail meat, with a pineapple habanero sauce

          • Baton Rouge Broiled OystersUS$14.00

            Freshly shucked Blue Point Oysters, broiled with horseradish & gruyere cheese

            • Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell

              • HalfUS$13.00
              • DozUS$26.00

            Po'Boys

            • Po'Boys

              Blackened, Grilled or Fried served on toasted French bread with vinegar slaw, chipotle sour cream

              • ChickenUS$15.00
              • CatfishUS$16.00
              • AndouilleUS$15.00
              • ShrimpUS$17.00
              • OysterUS$17.00

            • Pulled Pork Po'BoyUS$15.00

              Pulled Pork or BBQ Beef Brisket seasoned & slow-smoked, vinegar cole slaw, & house made BBQ sauce on toasted French bread

              • BBQ Beef Po'boyUS$16.00

            • Toasted Muffaletta Po'BoyUS$16.00

              Traditional New Orleans's Sandwich with Salami, Mortadella, Cappicola, Provolone, served hot with Olive-Tapenade on toasted French bread

              Sandwiches

              • Cajun CubanoUS$16.00

                House smoked pulled pork, Tasso ham, Swiss cheese, pickles & Creole mustard on pressed French bread

                • Blackened Shrimp BLTUS$18.00

                  Spicy blackened shrimp, house smoked bacon, field greens, tomato, chipotle aioli on rustic panini bread

                  • The Rueben JamesUS$17.00

                    House smoked pastrami, Swiss cheese, vinegar slaw & jalapeno Russian dressing on pressed rustic panini bread

                    • Louisiana Brisket MeltUS$16.00

                      House smoked beef brisket, caramelized onions, pepper-jack cheese, Texas-style BBQ sauce on pressed rustic panini bread

                      • Dixie Fried Chicken SandwichUS$16.00

                        Crispy buttermilk fried chicken cutlet, smoked bacon, melted Colby-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, & Cajun ranch dressing on a Brioche roll

                        • Cajun BurgerUS$14.00

                          10oz. Black Angus Burger topped w/ Colby-Jack cheese, Andouille Sausage & Chipotle-Sour Cream on a Brioche Bun

                          • Add Pulled Pork, BrisketUS$18.00

                        Bigger Bites

                        • Creole JambalayaUS$22.00

                          Andouille sausage, smoked turkey, Tasso ham, shrimp & crawfish sautéed in a spicy Creole tomato sauce & rice. Louisiana Classic! Very Spicy

                          • Savannah Moon Blackened RibeyeUS$42.00

                            24oz bone-in Angus Ribeye spicy blackened, chipotle roasted red pepper molasses sauce. Served with garlic cheddar mashed potatoes & collard greens

                            • Pasta JambalayaUS$22.00

                              Andouille sausage, smoked turkey, tasso ham, crawfish & Rigatoni all sautéed in a spicy alfredo sauce

                              • Mollie's Pan-Fried CatfishUS$24.00

                                Pan-fried filets with crawfish & madeira wine mushroom cream sauce over rice

                                • Billy Carter's CrawfishUS$24.00

                                  Crawfish tails sautéed in a medium spiced peanut honey sauce over rice

                                  • Louisiana Shrimp & GritsUS$23.00

                                    Sautéed Gulf shrimp, white wine, plum tomato, & roasted garlic over habanero-goat cheese grits. A Southern Favorite!

                                    Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                    What 478 people are saying

                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                    4.6
                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                    • 4.6Food
                                    • 4.7Service
                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                    • 4.3Value

                                    Noise • Moderate

                                    Loved For

                                    • New York State

                                      Lively

                                    • Nassau

                                      Lively

                                    Review summary

                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                    Big Daddy's offers a delightful Cajun and Creole dining experience seasoned with "authentic" flavors and an "amazing" atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "spectacular" live music, "excellent" service, and generous portions. Must-try dishes include the Asian Cajun ribs and crab cake. A "hidden gem" that captures the essence of New Orleans.

                                    478 Reviews

                                    1. Joann

                                      New York City

                                      9 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      9 reviews

                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 2
                                      The food is excellent, and the portions are generous. The restaurant is loud, so conversations are difficult. Also, parking is almost non-existent, so be prepared for a hike on surrounding streets, especially weekend nights.

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                                    2. constance

                                      New York City

                                      13 reviews

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      13 reviews

                                      Dined on 10 November 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Both catfish dishes were outstanding. The hostess was on point with having a minimal wait. The wait staff is always attentive and very knowledgeable of the menu. The band was Trickbag. Who are high energy and had the place jumping especially when they Grateful Dead tunes. Definitely get them on your music schedule more often

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                                    3. Thomas

                                      New York State

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 4
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      This is authentic New Orleans cuisine. I’ve never had anything like it this far north. Don’t let the outside fool you, the inside is far more inviting. The outside looks like it would be a local bar that does food on the side. This is not the case, the inside is all tables with a small bar, extremely warm and homely atmosphere.

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                                    4. Polly

                                      New York City

                                      13 reviews

                                      5.0

                                      13 reviews

                                      Dined on 7 November 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      I love this place. The Shrimp and Grits are my personal favorite!

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                                    5. Matthew

                                      New York City

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 1 November 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      The best Cajun/creole/soul food restaurant on Long Island, bar none!

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                                    6. Mary

                                      New York City

                                      51 reviews

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      51 reviews

                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Always a great dining experience. Best wings ever. Top quality beverages, something for everyone.

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                                    7. Barbara

                                      New York City

                                      1 review

                                      vip
                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 19 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Always a great experience when we dine here. Live band was excellent

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                                    8. constance

                                      New York City

                                      13 reviews

                                      vip
                                      4.0

                                      13 reviews

                                      Dined on 11 October 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Always a fun atmosphere. Service is on point and exceptional. Bar Tenders pay attention to their audience and you’re never left waiting. The wait staff and bus boys are hustling and moving, totally paying attention to the diner.Live Music is FOREVER Outstanding. Tonight we heard Harmonica Bill. They are a tight playing band who play bluesy New Orleans style music. Always upbeat.

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                                    9. Adele

                                      New York City

                                      7 reviews

                                      4.0

                                      7 reviews

                                      Dined on 29 September 2024

                                      1. Overall 4
                                      2. Food 4
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Pleasantly surprised at the ambiance of this place. We walked in on a Sunday at 12:30 for brunch and there was live entertainment and a nice energy to the place. We were seated right away. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. We ordered our drinks which were delicious. Our appetizer took a little while to come out but they were yummy. We ordered our entrees and they didn’t come out right away which was ok with us because we were still digesting our apps. Only issue I had was that the food was lukewarm. Overall a great experience and looking to going back to try out the dinner menu.

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                                    10. Robert

                                      New York City

                                      1 review

                                      5.0

                                      1 review

                                      Dined on 28 September 2024

                                      1. Overall 5
                                      2. Food 5
                                      3. Service 5
                                      4. Ambience 5
                                      Have been to Big Daddy’s many times over the last 20 years. Always great food, good sized portions and friendly and attentive staff.

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                                    FAQs

                                    Big Daddy's does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                    Big Daddy's is rated 4.6 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

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                                    2 people
                                    19:00
                                    Booked 9 times today

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                                    Google Map for Big Daddy's

                                    1 Park Ln, Massapequa, NY 11758-4341

                                    Additional information

                                    • Area
                                      Massapequa
                                    • Hours of Operation
                                      Brunch Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:30 Sun 15:00–20:00
                                    • Price
                                      $30 and under
                                    • Cuisines
                                      American, Barbecue, Cajun
                                    • Dining style
                                      Casual Dining
                                    • Dress code
                                      Casual Dress
                                    • Parking details
                                      Private Lot
                                    • Payment Options
                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                    • Additional
                                      Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch
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