FatFish on the Water
Fifteen years ago, chef Brian Valdini popped home to Long Island for a vacation, fully intending to return to his career in Europe. Instead, he took over a waterfront bistro in Bay Shore, named it FatFish, and began turning out Mediterranean-style seafood and summery cocktails. A decade and a half after opening, has FatFish kept its polish?
Credit: Daniel Brennan
A garnished seared-scallop meuniere is served over orzo at Fatfish on the Water in Bay Shore.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
Fatfish on the Water in Bay Shore offers diners waterfront dining overlooking the Great South Bay.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
A covered, but open-air deck has great views of the Great South Bay at FatFish in the Water in Bay Shore.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
Christina and Erik Cavanagh celebrate their anniversary with dinner and a waterfront view at FatFish on the Water in Bay Shore.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
Fatfish on the Water in Bay Shore is open from May to October and has music Thursday through Sunday, and daily in July.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
This apple tarte Tatin comes garnished with a sliced strawberry and mint at Fatfish on the Water in Bay Shore.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
Lobster risotto with basil, chives, Parmesan and orange is a starter, but could serve as a small main course at Fatfish on the Water in Bay Shore.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
The crudo changes every few days. This is tuna crudo with oranges, chili salt, and pulverized hazelnuts at Fatfish on the Water in Bay Shore.
Credit: Daniel Brennan
Chef and owner Brian Valdini stands in the deck dining room of his restaurant FatFish on the Water in Bay Shore overlooking the Great South Bay.
Most Popular
Top Stories
