A half-century-old Sheepshead Bay waterfront seafood institution famous for its raw bar and 'The Sauce,' and one of Anthony Bourdain's favorite under-the-radar NYC spots.
2017 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
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Eat Up New York describes the half-century-old waterfront spot as one that 'will likely be packed, but it's worth the wait' for its raw bar, pastas, and famous marinara ('The Sauce').
The restaurant's ongoing popularity — it made the NY Times Top 100 NYC restaurants list in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and was voted Brooklyn's 'Best Seafood' in 2024 and 2025, per web search — helps explain the consistent crowds reported at the waterfront address.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
No specific wait time is published, but Eat Up New York reports the waterfront spot 'will likely be packed, but it's worth the wait' for its seafood and famous marinara sauce.
Reservation policy is not established by available sources; check the restaurant's official site or call ahead to confirm.
Walk-ins appear to be the norm, but Eat Up New York notes the spot is likely to be packed, so plan for a possible wait.