Atlantic Auto Group's Local Eats Guide: Best Sushi and Seafood and Tuna Fishing on Long Island

 

Today is World Tuna Day!  From classic tuna casseroles to seared tuna steak to spicy tuna rolls, this prolific fish has caught our culinary-obsessed hearts by hook, line, and sinker!

 

 

Today we’re sharing some of our picks for best places to get Tuna Steaks, Tuna Sushi, and other delicious Tuna based dishes at local eateries.  It’s the perfect meal on a summer’s day alongside a refreshing iced cocktail!

 

For those of you who are more of the DIY, hands-on sort of person, you can also check out our picks for places where you can catch your own Tuna!  Fishing trips make a great fun day outside for the whole family, and there’s nothing quite like eating a fresh-caught fish that you’ve snagged on your own.

 

Got a favorite fishing spot or restaurant of your own to recommend? Leave a comment and let us know!  We would love to hear from you.

 

 

Best Places in the Long Island Area to Snag a Tuna Dinner

 

• Hi Sushi Corporation in West Islip

• Primi Italian Steakhouse in West Islip

• Aji 53 Japanese Restaurant in Bay Shore

• Kotobuki in Babylon

• Sake Asian in West Babylon

• SALT in Merrick

• Toku Modern Asian in Manhasset

• Rare650 Prime Steak and Sushi in Syosset

• B&B Fish and Clam in Amityville

• Fatfish in Bay Shore

• Catch Oyster Bar in Patchogue

• PJ Lobster House in Port Jefferson

• Thom Thom Steak & Seafood in Wantagh

• A&A Sushi House in Hauppauge

• Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville

• Nagahama Japanese Restaurant in Long Beach

• Nautilus Cafe in Freeport

• Nicky’s on the Bay in Bay Shore

• Watawa in Bethpage

• Tomo in Smithtown

• Whie Cap Fish Market & Seafood Restaurant in Islip

• Nantuckets in Port Jefferson

• Inlet Seafood Restaurant in Montauk

• Hooked in Montauk

• Navy Beach in Montauk

• Scarpetta Beach in Montauk

• Clam and Chowder House at Salivar’s Dock in Montauk

 

 

Let’s Go Fishing: How, When and Where to Catch a Tuna in the Long Island Area

Did you know that the most common tuna on Long Island is the Yellowfin Tuna?  On average, these fish are 40 to 60lbs apiece, but have been known to grow as large as 250lbs.  In order to catch them, you’ll need to go a minimum of 12 to 20 nautical miles off the coast.  Prime season for tuna catching is July through October, and in the morning or evening hours when they are closest to the warm surface of the water.

 

Enjoy the fresh salty sea air and the wide open ocean views aboard a fishing charter from Long Island’s shores!  The most popular places to catch Tuna are along the shore where the Connetquot River and the Atlantic Ocean meet up to Montauk point.  Since catching tuna from the shore is very rare, you’ll need to book a charter or plan to do a lot of sailing/boating on your own.  These are some great places to take day trips or book a charter to snag your own catch of the day.

• Lady Grace Charters runs tuna fishing charters between June and November.

• The Susie E II runs Bluefin Tuna fishing charters with best results in July through September; Yellowfin, Albacore, and Bigeye are part of the deep sea charter fishing from July through October.

• MOVIN ON Fishing Charters recommend July through September for tuna fishing charters.