A piscatory beacon along a distinctly non-maritime stretch of Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre, Bigelow’s is one of Long Island’s truly iconic eateries. With its gabled roof, striped awnings and neon sign, the bite-sized building has barely changed since it opened in 1939. When the Andreolas family bought the place in 1991, they recognized the perfection of founder Russ Bigelow's vision, and dedicated themselves to serving it.

Bigelow's

Range of entrées: $22.50-$44.95

Handicapped accessibility: No stairs.

Attributes: Outdoor seating, family-friendly

Reservations: Suggested for larger parties

79 North Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre

bigelows-rvc.com | 516-678-3878

Inside, Bigelow's is a lean, mean, seafood-frying machine. For most of its history, the entire restaurant c

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