The Cull House

Great people, Great Seafood
Zagat Rated!
By the ferries in Sayville

Do you have outdoor seating?     
Yes we do!  Weather permitting, we will have seating available on the outdoor patio.  Enjoy al fresco dining beside our humble waterfall or just people-watch while sipping cocktails.

What IS a "cull"?     
Simply put, a "cull" would be any lobster which does not fit into any size range because it is missing one or both claws.  A "cull house" would be the place where shellfish are sorted by size for the market.  We rarely sell "cull" lobsters at The Cull House. 

Why do you use plastic utensils and paper plates?     
As we are located on a dense bog along the Brown's River, The Cull House cannot use a high capacity hot water / chemical dishwasher for environmental concerns.  Our only option is to use disposable plates and utensils as allowed by the health department. 

Do you have a children's menu?     
Yes, The Cull House features a full children's menu.  In addition, almost any menu item can be made as a child's portion, just ask!
 
Should I make reservations?     
We do not take reservations except for parties of 7 or more.
 
It was 1977...     
when The Cull House opened as an open air seasonal "seafood snack bar" at Corey Beach in Blue Point.

It was opened by, and is still owned by John Casey, who at the time was teaching at his own school.

From 1977 - 1982, The Cull House operated in Blue Point and became enormously successful.  On a typical summer weekend evening, this little restaurant with its tiny kitchen, 6 bar stools and 2 picnic tables would serve over 150 dinners.  Guests would take their dinners to eat in their cars, sit on the bulkhead and even bring their own tables and chairs - basically, they would eat anywhere and everywhere!  in 1983, the lease at Corey Beach was not renewed and The Cull House moved to its present location on Terry Street in Sayville.

For the next two years, the restaurant operated seasonally without a liquor license.  In 1986, The Cull House became a year-round, full time operation with full wine and liquor service.

Paper plates are required because the restaurant is located on a dense bog and is adjacent to the Brown's River, an environmentally sensitive area.  The Suffolk County Health Department has determined that rather than have a machine dishwasher which dispenses large quantities of waste water, it is better to use single service utensils and plates.  This is a major hurdle in operating a full-service restaurant as customers perceive paper plates as casual and not reflective of the quality of food and service that we offer.  Therefore, it is up to each of us on The Cull House staff ot provide excellence in all other aspects of the business, including preparation and presentation of food, service, ambience and cleanliness of the building.