Rachel's Waterside Grill
281 Woodcleft Avenue
Freeport, NY
516-546-0050
Among Nautical Mile restaurants, Rachel's has a reputation for particularly good food. Starters include Little Neck clams seared with chorizo, corn and tomatoes, stir-fried calamari, and a blackened shrimp-and-fresh-mozzarella Napoleon. Rachel's signature appetizer is Japanese tuna "nachos," in which spicy tuna tartare and avocado are served atop rice-paper "nachos" and sprinkled with nori (seaweed) ribbons.
Fans of free choice will appreciate the kitchen's willingness to prepare any one of half a dozen species in any one of five styles: pan seared, blackened, Oriental-grilled, feta-oregano-crusted or sautéed. In addition, there are a dozen-odd entrees to choose from--seafood risotto, crab-and-corn-crusted mahi-mahi, crispy salmon strudel, for example--as well as a number of pasta dishes.
Whether you're in the indoor dining room or the outdoor deck, you will have a lovely view of the water at Rachel's.
Hours: Lunch: 11:30 am to 4 pm Monday to Saturday, 12 noon to 3 pm Sunday
DInner: 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday, 4 pm to 11 pm Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to 10 pm Monday to Thursday
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Cuisine
American,
Eclectic,
Seafood
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Price Range
Expensive ($25-$50),
Moderate ($15-$25)
Reservations
Accepted
Special Features
Open for Lunch/Brunch,
Outdoor Seating,
Water Views
