Fresh, delicious seafood, oysters that melt in your mouth, outstanding ribs and super friendly staff make for a wonderful experience at this charming place.

Hole in the wall place with good food. The commander is a nice guy, always wearing a smile.

I visited shelters island for the first time & I have to say commander cody seafood is the best & great customer service skills to the employees. Thank you

Best swordfish I ever had!! Thank you Commander & Co. for taking such good care of us 💙

Great seafood. Scallops especially delicious! Warm and friendly staff!! Loved it!

Every one here is supper nice and down to earth. BBQ pork sandwich was out of this world!!!!!!

Enjoyed many delicious meals at Commander Cody's and look forward to returning.

The best greens and corn bread and smoked ribs I've tasted in a while

Love!! Great quality fresh shellfish and fish. Open year round.

Amazing mom and pop, super fresh fish. Couldn't recommend more!

Words cannot describe how wonderful, fresh and crispy the fried shrimp are

Everything was delicious and the prices and portions were fantastic!

Cool little off the beaten path spot for seafood. Not fancy, but with the trip!

This place is great 👍 don't know if is anything but this in shelter island

The fish was fresh. The service was outstanding

“Take it light now baby” — the Commander. Words that are simultaneously illusory, beautiful, and deeply haunting. If you want to get closer to true meaning, you’ll have to visit. You’ll have to bring cash too.

It's a little slow buts it's worth the wait. The food is home cooked goodness. It's BYOB and is a great spot to just chill and relax on a hot summer day.

A great spot for dinner on Shelter Island. The food is delicious, and unpretentious. Service is competent and the prices were decent. Definitely worth a visit when visiting the area.

OMG most delious, fresh seafood. So happy that we were able to eat at this very special place. YUM the best! Hope you get to experience it soon .cash or personal check. (No I am not related or paid to give this review)

I felt transported to a southern hot-spot! You can smell the flavors of great home cookin from all the way out in the road. Bike in. BYOB. Stay a while.

The real deal. This is an authentic Fish House that also happens to serve the best ribs and fried chicken in the area. Most of the fish comes from local fishermen. A hidden gem. OH, it is BYOB.

Very authentic cuisine that doesn’t break the bank. Absolutely love this place and I hope to return soon. Very fresh options.

You guys are the best place to eat at on the island. Hands down

I just gonna rate this 5 stars for having the name Commander Cody as the title. Love honoring CC-2224 from Star Wars :)

Excellent food! Great tasting and from the heart. This is quite a find. Thank you.

lot of love and work goes into making the best bbq and seafood in this party of the world. Great music is constantly being played and the corn bread....

Hidden gem on Shelter Island! The food is top notch (salmon and swordfish platters are particularly delicious, especially because they come with corn bread, fries and coleslaw!) Check their facebook for the latest info, as sometimes they require food to be ordered hour(s) in advance (fried chicken takes a particularly long time). Overall, highly highly recommend!

I have been coming to Commander Cody's since i was 2 years old and I remember the best times with him. He always was so sweet to me and always picked me out for a treat and i got to play with his black dog, who i loved. My Father was Ken Lasiuk and we ALWAYS bought salmon hahah he called him "the salmon man" - maybe he remembers. This is ONE OF A KIND and the best place to buy fish on Shelter Island and quite possibly Long Island! SO fresh and delicious

Authentic, delicious southern style seafood and fried chicken, ribs and smoked fish. Our favorite dish is the bouillabaisse which we’ve been back for many times. The outstanding food is accompanied by an exceptional blues and jazz playlist.

We found this place after arriving in town on a cold Tuesday night before thanksgiving. Food was delicious!!! Mini crab cakes, blackish and squash pumpkin soup. We will definitely go back again!

Food is delicious. Manhattan clam chowder is the best. Crab cakes very tasty. Would highly recommend. Cash only and a ferry ride cash only to get there. Well worth it.

My husband and I visited that restaurant on January 2, 2016 when we came to explore Shelter Island. This is not a fancy restaurant, looks like a small country style restaurant. But food is delicious at affordable price. So I recommend it.

Always amazing fish dinners, baked salmon, and Manhattan clam chowder. Call in early in the day to get the best fish. Great dining in as well l.

OMG, some of the best seafood EVER. With the inexpensive prices, the best ever for your buck! Quirky kitchen staff, argue like relatives who've worked together too long lol. Part of the ambiance if you like great food.

The Food , The Music , Commander Cody and Chef Aiden Polchuk and their entire staff... are professional, courteous, and fun... That gets the job done... Broiled or Fried the flavors are absolutely off the charts.... Delicious 🌈❤️🎶🎉🐕⛳😎

We have been coming here for 6 years! The fried chicken is the best on shelter island! BYOB! Fresh seafood 🦞 to eat at the restauarant or take home 🏠

One of the few places on Shelter Island that stays open all year long, and we certainly appreciate having a good food option available.

Amazing Staff! Shout out to Aiden! The hook-up is fire! Craving a tasty, delectable, fresh catch- this is the spot to go! Love the vibe here as well. Perfect for the perfect way to start the summer season that you'll crave year round. The patio lends itself to whatever suits your style.

I love Commander Cody's because it's very old school. Nothing fancy. Just very well priced seafood to stay or to go in an extremely casual setting for Shelter Island We got a little neck clams that I took home and cooked That were cheaper than Shelter Island seafood by $2 a pound. We have gotten lobster dinners from there in the past. Very solid. Highly recommended!

Truly a hidden gem of shelter island. Laid back environment. Fresh, delicious seafood at a very reasonable price... And best of all, such a great group of staff. Such a great experience altogether. Very strongly recommend.

Fresh, delicious sea food at a great price. Much better than some of the fancy overpriced places in Greenport. Wonderful people and homey atmosphere. Do not miss!

Great dining experience! Delicious food prepared right before your eyes. Fish and chips was awesome and bbq ribs and chicken and scallops and ... in other word everything. Note that, this is a BYOB place

Sandi Jones

Absolutely the real thing just like I remember fish shacks on Long Island years ago! This was my first time to Commander Cody’s and I had an amazing experience. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, and I had 2 very large pieces! The pistachio/ricotta cake was incredible. The prices are so reasonable too!The chef and the owner were both very sweet guys. I’ll be back!!

Oyster Sommelier

We ordered Baked Clams (aka stuffies) from Commander Cody’s on Shelter Island and were delicious! They come served in their shell and we just put them on the hot grill for 20 mins. Best beach appetizer!

Robin Conyers

Delicious food. The best on the island. Everyone is very friendly. I can’t wait to come back🥰🥰

Brandon T

The seafood is great. It has a good soul vibe. Real seafood, fresh too. And with the blues and soul music to add.

Nilay Chakraborty

Truly a hidden gem of shelter island. Laid back environment. Fresh, delicious seafood at a very reasonable price... And best of all, such a great group of staff. Such a great experience altogether. Very strongly recommend.

Makenna M

Fresh, delicious sea food at a great price. Much better than some of the fancy overpriced places in Greenport. Wonderful people and homey atmosphere. Do not miss!

Gene El Rubio

Great dining experience! Delicious food prepared right before your eyes. Fish and chips was awesome and bbq ribs and chicken and scallops and ... in other word everything. Note that, this is a BYOB place

The seafood is great. It has a good soul vibe. Real seafood, fresh too. And with the blues and soul music to add.

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Delicious food. The best on the island. Everyone is very friendly. I can’t wait to come back🥰🥰

Absolutely the real thing just like I remember fish shacks on Long Island years ago! This was my first time to Commander Cody’s and I had an amazing experience. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, and I had 2 very large pieces! The pistachio/ricotta cake was incredible. The prices are so reasonable too!The chef and the owner were both very sweet guys. I’ll be back!!

We ordered Baked Clams (aka stuffies) from Commander Cody’s on Shelter Island and were delicious! They come served in their shell and we just put them on the hot grill for 20 mins. Best beach appetizer!

Delicious!! I had the lobster and it was so fresh and so good! Wonderful place. Great service and perfectly cooked seafood! 🦞

This is a cornerstone of the Shelter Island community and I have eaten here since I was in grade school on the island. It is a mix of the best seafood the area has to offer as well as some great soul food mixed in. It has a very homey setting and is not pretentious like many restaurants in the area. This is a must visit for anyone vacationing on the island, the residents already know this!

Commander Cody’s Fish Market is a mainstay on Shelter Island. Owners Jimmy Hayward and his daughter Amanda, serve the best fried chicken and assortment of smoked fish that people come from far and wide to enjoy. Recently I stopped in and got containers of prepared food from their fridge: potato salad cole slaw, ribs (to warm up at home) and smoked bluefish, and it was absolutely delicious. The smoked ribs are to die for, by the way. With family-run restaurants with a personal touch becoming such a rarity in this area, we are fortunate to have Commander Cody’s here on our little island. During peak times in the summer, the parking can get a little tight so parking on the street is a good idea. Following a Hamptons magazine review, Commander Cody’s got “discovered” and during the summer it is often best to order hot food in advance. As is often the case for the best, there might be a wait, but the outcome is worth it.

Unbelievable! The food is incredible. Specially the fried oysters, mac and cheese, baked clams. Atmosphere and staff are amazing. Commander Cody is warm and such a great host. Cash only. Well priced! Parking done the driveway. Not a clue why anyone would less that five stars!

If I ever find myself on the island again, I will come right back here for lunch! The experience of the kitchen talent shows itself in nuanced ways: cornbread that’s more traditional and not sugary sweet, so it better combines with savory soup and greens; fried flounder that is piping hot and crispy but perfectly tender on the inside; collard greens that have texture and ample flavor. Thanks for having us!

Commander Cody has been here for ever and for a good reason. Whether buying fresh fish for your dinner, or getting a prepared meal, it's always excellent. And so are the ribs and fried chicken!

Our first time at Commander Cody’s. We had the fried oysters, baked clams, shrimp cocktail, cole slaw, mac-n-cheese and cheesecake. My partner is in hospitality and i am a big foodie. The food was enriched with culture and you felt the soul, being a hoppa- I respect that. It was incredible and left me wanting to come back one more time before we head go back to Brooklyn. We will definitely make this our “go to” when we come back!! Thanks you Commander Cody for the photo op!

Commander Cody's came though on short notice.I forgot to orderShrimp for our bowling dinner in advance, but I was able to get 5 Lbs of shrimp cocktail with in a few hours quickly. They made up the shrimp and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved them.Thank you!

The food here is delicious because it is fresh. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the cakes and salads are great. Just a place that still believes that a quality product is the main driver for business. Bravo to everyone involved.

Sheila Spiezio

The food here is delicious because it is fresh. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the cakes and salads are great. Just a place that still believes that a quality product is the main driver for business. Bravo to everyone involved.

Michelle Madonna

Delicious!! I had the lobster and it was so fresh and so good! Wonderful place. Great service and perfectly cooked seafood! 🦞

Oliver Browne

One of the few places on Shelter Island that stays open all year long, and we certainly appreciate having a good food option available.

Karin Krueger

Commander Cody has been here for ever and for a good reason. Whether buying fresh fish for your dinner, or getting a prepared meal, it's always excellent. And so are the ribs and fried chicken!

Samuel LeGrys

If I ever find myself on the island again, I will come right back here for lunch! The experience of the kitchen talent shows itself in nuanced ways: cornbread that’s more traditional and not sugary sweet, so it better combines with savory soup and greens; fried flounder that is piping hot and crispy but perfectly tender on the inside; collard greens that have texture and ample flavor. Thanks for having us!

Andrea Lord

Our first time at Commander Cody’s. We had the fried oysters, baked clams, shrimp cocktail, cole slaw, mac-n-cheese and cheesecake. My partner is in hospitality and i am a big foodie. The food was enriched with culture and you felt the soul, being a hoppa- I respect that. It was incredible and left me wanting to come back one more time before we head go back to Brooklyn. We will definitely make this our “go to” when we come back!! Thanks you Commander Cody for the photo op!

Julie Garces

Unbelievable! The food is incredible. Specially the fried oysters, mac and cheese, baked clams. Atmosphere and staff are amazing. Commander Cody is warm and such a great host. Cash only. Well priced! Parking done the driveway. Not a clue why anyone would less that five stars!

Stanley Beckwith

Commander Cody's came though on short notice.I forgot to orderShrimp for our bowling dinner in advance, but I was able to get 5 Lbs of shrimp cocktail with in a few hours quickly. They made up the shrimp and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone loved them.Thank you!

The Palmfather

This is a cornerstone of the Shelter Island community and I have eaten here since I was in grade school on the island. It is a mix of the best seafood the area has to offer as well as some great soul food mixed in. It has a very homey setting and is not pretentious like many restaurants in the area. This is a must visit for anyone vacationing on the island, the residents already know this!

Great atmosphere excellent food, but over priced

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Ordered shelled oysters and bought large filet wild salmon, both excellent. Just a tad pricey, but it's the Island so...

Pretty unique place but they can use few more ppl in the kitchen. Order ahead.

Didn't eat at the restaurant but ordered fish and prepared foods for pick up. Super tasty, but order ahead

Very fresh seafood, barbequed ribs, and the best fried chicken.

An oasis in the middle of Shelter Island where you can find a true native cooking fish fresh served with no frills

A little slow but the food is worth the wait nice and friendly people

Delish hole in the wall seafood joint. Park on the street by the fence. BYOB.

Nice food and friendly people. Really enjoyed the food.

Move to the beat of their own drum but always has fresh seafood and great food in general. Lower expectations for service and be patient. It's worth it.

Great ribs and fried chicken!!!! Kind staff.

This quirky seafood restaurant stands out for its friendly staff and huge portions of delicious food. As you pull into the driveway and go down the hill, you'll notice the restaurant is situated at the basement level of a residential house. Keep this in mind because there is limited parking right outside the entrance. I dined on the chicken wings and a seafood mixed grill platter and had a fantastic time. Make sure you call ahead in the winter because when I ate there they were getting ready to close for the month of February.

A "must-stop" for some lunch and good seafood if you're visiting or traveling on Shelter. Obviously with Covid things have changed a bit but my wife and I always make it a point to go for lunch after we hike the Mashomack. Everything is fresh and the prices are extremely reasonable. The only drawback is some inconsistency with hours but it's still a great spot.

Visiting Shelter Island off season and found this wonderful spot that is reasonably priced. So good we went back the second night. Clams on the half shell were tender and fresh and the fish and chips were delicious. Wait staff was friendly and there is a casual "DIY" vibe in terms of ordering, getting drinks from the fridge (or BYOB), etc. Skipped the homemade dessert because we were full but they were very tempting.

Cool laid back joint . Things to know if your going to eat there it's cash only. Also if you want a drink it's BYOB.The fried flounder sandwich was awesome thoroughly enjoyed the muscles. The baked clams were a little too watery for my taste. Really cool vibe. Soul food. I definitely go back.

Kelli Hill

The food was good. Evrything was tasty. If you are from the Southeast region I would not recommend the crab cakes. Stick to the shrimp or other staples.

Je Ni

Love Commander Cody's! We've been eating there for years and never had a bad meal. Everything is FRESH and cooked on the spot.

Joey

Cool laid back joint . Things to know if your going to eat there it's cash only. Also if you want a drink it's BYOB.The fried flounder sandwich was awesome thoroughly enjoyed the muscles. The baked clams were a little too watery for my taste. Really cool vibe. Soul food. I definitely go back.

Love Commander Cody's! We've been eating there for years and never had a bad meal. Everything is FRESH and cooked on the spot.

The food was good. Evrything was tasty. If you are from the Southeast region I would not recommend the crab cakes. Stick to the shrimp or other staples.

Cool little outta the way spot. Food was good, everything tasted fresh. Cash only tho...

Food was slow, 1.5hr. And it was over cooked. Cook is over whelmed by take out and guest setting. Price was OK

Ordered the fish platter. Just expected local fish and instead found it to be bland fried food. One small piece of fish with some scallops and what seemed like clam strips from Sam's Club.

Total disorganization. Good food but too many orders come in during day so no way to take care of anyone but those called on orders. They need a woman like they had in the past organize. They should stop the early ordering. Everyone should have to come to commander and order. But the food is really good.

The fried chicken is delicious and the ribs are great. I've ordered from them 3 times and each time, they missed something from the order. I also had to flag the attention of someone behind the counter as I waited politely for someone to take my order for 5 minutes. Would it kill you to make eye contact with a person trying to order? I also tried to call the order in, but they didn't answer three times in a row.

Nothing spectacular, but not terrible either. It is definitely a unique experience getting to Shelter Island. Be aware you have to take a ferry each way and they only accept cash. Commander Cody's also is cash only. The restaurant is my kind of place: hard to get to, hole in the wall, no glitter on the walls, old fashioned just eat seafood and have fun type of joint. Parking is very limited so get there early. The good: the small town atmosphere is nice; prices are decent; portions are sufficient; fish and seafood are fresh and you can see Cody filleting the fish you ordered; friendly staff; reservations are accepted but plan ahead because there's not much seating; BYOB; offer takeout; soft drinks are self serve "scouts honor" kind of deal The bad: fishy food smell. Not the place.... The food. When I say fishy, I mean FISHY. I'm a seafood fiend and this really bothered me. The fried oysters, the fried catch of the day, even the fried shrimp were fishy smelling! Because I was able to see that the oysters and fish were very fresh, that's the only way I knew I wasn't eating rotten seafood and this leads me to believe it was the fryer. If that oil isn't changed regularly, it will accumulate and impregnate the food with bad fish odors. Please change your oil or figure out what's causing that smell. It's awful. A few last notes. Get the seasoned fries. They are much better than the regular ones which are basically McDonald's quality fries. The seasoned fries are very good. The cornbread was average- nothing to rave about. I know people complained in other reviews about the service, but ours was fantastic. We got our food within 15min of ordering or less and paying was easy too. If you're into cooking your own oysters at home, come here to buy. They were $1 a piece when I was there- much cheaper than the average $2-3+ other places charge.

8/2023 Update: BEWARE! Kitchen hours are NOT as shown. Posted hours are for seafood market only! Hadn't been there in awhile; went out of our way to stop by for lunch, only to be told the kitchen was closed. Not sure when it's open, so I advise to call first. Original post: Small, simple dining area area and outdoor seating. Order food in fish market and they bring​ it to you. Fried chicken, broiled sea scallops and oysters on the 1/2 shell were very good. Reasonably priced.

Derek Storm

8/2023 Update: BEWARE! Kitchen hours are NOT as shown. Posted hours are for seafood market only! Hadn't been there in awhile; went out of our way to stop by for lunch, only to be told the kitchen was closed. Not sure when it's open, so I advise to call first. Original post: Small, simple dining area area and outdoor seating. Order food in fish market and they bring​ it to you. Fried chicken, broiled sea scallops and oysters on the 1/2 shell were very good. Reasonably priced.

apparently the food is good but a three hour wait to get served is unacceptable. congratulations your business is growing. unfortunately you're not growing with it. there's no excuse for 3 hour wait for fried fish. No excuse

I called at 3:59 and they wouldn’t take my order. We’ll take our business elsewhere!

If you don't mind eating fries as your meal, order the $22 fried seafood combo platter. Very disappointed, actually upset enough to be writing my first review ever. What a rip-off.

Terrible experience here - as other reviews have stated, this restaurant is more focused on takeout. The staff was rude to the point of hostile and we felt so disrespected that we left and ate at Salt. I would not go back here.

Food was good. It is a bait and switch. We were told this was a scam website. Receipt had a different restaurant name on it.

Go down a forested driveway, and you will find a small property with an eerie feeling. Our first experience of Cody's Seafood didn't even reach the table. As soon as we get out of the car, people begin staring at our company with uncomfortable and unfriendly eyes. The smell of rancid fish is another indicator that one should NOT eat here. I would be afraid of contracting a PARASITE or ILLNESS from the food here. There wasn't a wait staff that approached us- nor did we see one attend to the customers sitting outside. When we went inside, there were raw RIBS sitting on a counter in customer reach. With prior food handling experience- I find this establishment UNSANITARY and one worthy of HEALTH INSPECTION INVESTIGATION. Not to mention, outside, there is an area off limits to customers which looks like a place where they prepare animals for consumption. Back yard butchery? A possible answer. Yet, regardless, no one should eat here for the UNSANITARY AND UNWELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.

It looks like someone's basement of their house, literally. But I didn't hold that against them. It was 4 of us and they said it was a 2 hour wait. We tried to call in a order to go and they ran out of lobster rolls. We saw people pulling in taking bags of food. I'm guessing this is a beloved local fav but not accommodating to tourist.

When we arrived, there was one family waiting for their order. We asked how long for us to get a take out order of sea scallops and a lobster roll. They said half hour. We came back in a half hour and they said oh that'll be another half hour - No apology for the delay - bad service.

Stopped by to have lunch on a Saturday afternoon after reading such good reviews. The lady behind the counter was extremely rude and complaining that we couldn't order food because she was just way too busy to cook. She turned so much business away and many like myself said we will never return. The young man who ran the counter was so embarrassed and apologized. Save yourself a trip because its not worth getting yelled at for trying to give them business. Why have a restaurant??

I am well-traveled and enjoy the appeal of a modest restaurant with good food. Commander Cody's Seafood could use some help in management and customer service. The kitchen staff is more focused on their takeout service than in-restaurant service -- our meal order was lost in the volume of take-out patrons and took an hour to receive. The wait staff needs training in basic customer service -- we experienced poor wait service follow-up, incorrect meal order delivery, and inadequate knowledge of the menu. The food was good, but overpriced for quality of service and quantity. Bottom line: Enjoy Commander Cody's Seafood by calling-in your meal order.

Do yourself a favor, stay away. We had the worst experience this 4 th of July weekend. This place is not ready for dining in. We went there for lunch. The restaurant was empty but busy with online orders . We sat in the outdoors area for an hour. After an hour we were told that they were too busy for us, our order of oysters , priced at $25 was given to us in a box all messed up together. Our request to place oysters on a plate was simply ignored. The rest of the order wasn’t served. Never felt disrespected in a restaurant before. We decided to leave and went to Salt Waterfront Bar and grill which was also busy but well organized .Will never go there again.