The clams are simply better at this restaurant. Had their soup and it was good. Also had a pina colada and it was good. Prices are overall good, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean.
Beautiful view and delicious food with reasonable price. There are so many selection to choose from. It’s very comfortable to sit outdoors when the weather is good to enjoy the nice view. Staffs are friendly. Would totally come visit again!
We recently dined at Johnny’s on City Island in the Bronx. While it may lack the frills of upscale restaurants, if you're a seafood lover looking for a reliably tasty meal with a view, this is the go-to spot!
The highlight for me was the fried lobster tails – they were absolutely delicious and always hit the spot. The batter was crispy, and the lobster inside was tender and flavorful. It's a must-try!
What sets this place apart is its optimal view of the Long Island Sound. The waterfront setting adds an extra layer of enjoyment to your dining experience. It's perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family.
Cute place to sit outside and enjoy seafood. Portions are plentiful. Only thing I didn't like was once you went to order your food you cannot order everything on the same line. Fried food, steamed, salad are different lines. Other than that it's a kool place to visit!
City Island is our spot for a Seafood Getaway as we travel from Maryland at least once a month. We frequented Johnnies Reef often back in the late 80's and 90's and decided to check them out as they were still in business. Still customer friendly and food cooked with great texture. We ordered our favorites fried lobster tails and shrimp. Both were tender, but seemed as though the seasoning was decreased, making the taste somewhat bland. The Pina Colada's were still amazing and we will return again when we travel back to City Island. Even though the seasoning was a little bland, they still deserve (5) stars.
I am a senior now, so I came this past Thursday (June 20, 2023) morning with a group from the NORC program.
Johnny's Reef is CASH ONLY! Good thing they had an ATM machine.
I feasted on frog legs. It was very nice to be able to sit and eat and not worry about birds swooping down, or baptizing you or your food with poop. There are wires overhead that one can barely see, but they prevent the birds from entering the space. Best idea they have had. The frog legs were excellent. I just wish they offered other vegetables as side orders. The frog legs only come with fries. Besides corn, they do not offer other options. However, I was happy to have the frog legs as I have not seen them offered any other place.
I don’t eat usually fried food, but the Chicken liver with the lemon here jeez, least once in every summertime for the past 6-7 years.. Don’t skip the shrimps! Everything always fresh not oily,menu on the wall big section fish,calamari, clams, frog legs, but burgers shakes also! They have bar!
Johnny’s Reef located end of the City Island (last house on the left) sometimes people act like in the movie little crazy because parking a little tricky there . Just be patient and prepare,summer always busy there.
You can sit in- or outside, if jet skis around I love to watch the “show” just like yesterday.
Great place if you wanna pick up something and chill a bit after a beach day !
Price is amazing, you will get huge amount of food ! Cash only.
Quick line, and short wait for the food since all is made in bulk. I got steamed lobster...that was so so good. I recommend this over the fried since it's healthier. My partner got the steamed snapper, and it looked very good but he said it was just a bit bland in flavor. Needed more seasoning.
The piña coladas are so worth it though. My partner got a henny colada and loved it. I opted for a regular colada. Can't come here and not get one.
Just got here From Tampa FL
Straight from airport to J. Reef food was amazing
Also is my birthday Today
Highly recommend 💕💕💕 good atmosphere. Good place
Always a "meet up" with old friends. Same servers every year greet you with a smile.
It's a Bronx thing. Bring your old bay.. IYKYK.
Crab legs steam shrimp pass on it. The wings.. No no and no. Pass on it.
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