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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
9:30 pm
Booked 4 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 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 799-8877
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Massapequa
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch

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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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 on 16 November 2024

    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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 4 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 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Cajun
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • 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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