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Johnny’s Reef has been a staple of City Island as an open-air seafood cafeteria serving customers for over 60 years. In this time, our mission has never changed: To Serve the Freshest and Most Delicious Seafood City Island has to offer. It is thronged by Bronxites—Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans, Italians, Irish, Jewish, Albanian, Slovenian, as well as people from Manhattan, Queens, Westchester and Connecticut, along with foreign tourists who have heard about its All American largess. It is as close to being in a true melting pot as any institution in the five boroughs.
Basic, long-running venue with outdoor seating serving fried & steamed seafood offerings. Cash only.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2 City Island Ave, Bronx, NY 10464
Phone: (718) 885-2086
Website: https://johnnysreefrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
John B
A trip to City Island wouldn’t be complete without some seafood by the water, and Johnny’s Reef didn’t disappoint. True, it’s a little hectic and the the lines can be long, but the wait isn’t all that bad. It’s all a part of the experience. We chose the fried shrimp and steamed squid in garlic sauce. Both were delicious.
… moreWalter Macalma
The only reason I came out this far was for this. City Island and Johnny’s Reef. This is not a spot you just happen to go to, it takes planning, preparation, saving and probably some fasting. I go all out when I come here becuase it’s fast seafood at it’s best, steamed, raw or fried.
You order at the counter for things you want, so plan your order with friends so you can get what you want all at once. Send one to get the fried’s, one to get the steamed, raw, etc.
It looks like any seasonal shack on the eastern seaboard, but just a tad busier and a tad nicer. Service is good becuase it’s far enough away from the NYC grind that people aint tryna bring that vibe. They’re trying to have a different experience. It’s got great views. Cash only of course. Seating is cafeteria style. I usually have to go for a walk afterwards to help digest everything.
Prices are high if you indulge or come with your whole family, but it’s kinda in line if your tryna splurge and go big.
My usual order is steamed snow crab legs, fried calamari, fried clam strips, steamed cherry’s and little necks (or raw if it’s daytime or late summer) and a steamed whole snapper if I’m with more than 1 person. It’s a feast, but worth a gout attack.
It’s fresh seafood that’s well prepared and simple. You can’t go wrong on the cocktail sauces, butter, lemon on most items.
… moreYou order at the counter for things you want, so plan your order with friends so you can get what you want all at once. Send one to get the fried’s, one to get the steamed, raw, etc.
It looks like any seasonal shack on the eastern seaboard, but just a tad busier and a tad nicer. Service is good becuase it’s far enough away from the NYC grind that people aint tryna bring that vibe. They’re trying to have a different experience. It’s got great views. Cash only of course. Seating is cafeteria style. I usually have to go for a walk afterwards to help digest everything.
Prices are high if you indulge or come with your whole family, but it’s kinda in line if your tryna splurge and go big.
My usual order is steamed snow crab legs, fried calamari, fried clam strips, steamed cherry’s and little necks (or raw if it’s daytime or late summer) and a steamed whole snapper if I’m with more than 1 person. It’s a feast, but worth a gout attack.
It’s fresh seafood that’s well prepared and simple. You can’t go wrong on the cocktail sauces, butter, lemon on most items.
Chrystal Tyler
I’ve been coming to Johnnys since I was a child. It’s located at the back of city island on the left hand side. Cash only establishment with plenty of parking. Amazing outside view of the water. They also provide a portion of the outside seating with a covered section so you don’t have to directly be in the sun. Ordered the usual basket of Fried Shrimp and a basket of Lobster tails. It definitely hit the spot Johnnys always had the best tartare sauce on city island d nothing compares. Staff is always friendly respectable and hard working remember to tip.
… moreMichael S
Stopped for a quick lunch, simple no frills spot, laid back atmosphere, nice views. Had the galamah and a henny colada. Everything was great but the calamari was very “leggy” which I don’t mind but I know some people do. Also be advised there’s a lot of gulls in the parking lot so maybe don’t go fresh off a car wash.
… moreCandace White
Don’t be turned away by the line! Johnny’s was my first stop of trying City Island, and it did not disappoint. The establish is well organized, making the line move quickly. The shrimp and fish baskets were huge! Packed with lots of food and lots of flavor!
… moreSamantha
I’ve been coming to this spot since I was a child. It was always one of my favorite places to come with family. Today I was so disappointed. The quality of the food went down so much. They fry their shrimp in batches to have ready to serve and it’s was room temperature. Also, I’m no fool. These shrimp weren’t fresh. They fried frozen shrimp from the supermarket. I know they didn’t take the time to remove the tails from each one. Their shrimp always come with the tail. Cheaper in quality but give you about 30 small (frozen) shrimp. :-/
… moreDamelia Bowen
Johnny’s is a city island legendary spot always a go to for the summer and its right by the water with a view of the Throggs Neck Bridge. You can get any type of seafood here fried or steamed. The drinks are good too just make sure you bring cash they dont take cards
… moreJedaiah Holloway
I love this place. I have been coming here for 38yrs and they are still the same. Lines can get long, but they have an effective system, so you move fast. Sea Food is simple but good. Not the place to go if you want fancy. Atmosphere is nice. Everyone was hanging out, just enjoying themselves and the food. I love it as much as I did 38yrs ago.
… moreImBroke Rob
Just came back again and as usual this place just hits I truly like the vibe the views just overall a dope spot in city island
Been coming here since I was a kid. place has change a lot but over all I think it got better. I enjoyed today. Food was good shrimp was good overall cool spot as usual. not my go to anymore in city island but never a miss. Worth it
Came back again for Mother’s Day and like always this place just brings back so many memories
They changed their French fries and it’s was a good change it was so good loved it had the fried whitening and the red snapper both was amazing the red snapper definitely worth the extra price.
This place will always be what it is to me because of memories I’m glad they are taking steps to do new things so more people can start to make memories and have new generations here to enjoy good food for good prices.
My ig is @imbroke_eats & @imbroke_rob
… moreBeen coming here since I was a kid. place has change a lot but over all I think it got better. I enjoyed today. Food was good shrimp was good overall cool spot as usual. not my go to anymore in city island but never a miss. Worth it
Came back again for Mother’s Day and like always this place just brings back so many memories
They changed their French fries and it’s was a good change it was so good loved it had the fried whitening and the red snapper both was amazing the red snapper definitely worth the extra price.
This place will always be what it is to me because of memories I’m glad they are taking steps to do new things so more people can start to make memories and have new generations here to enjoy good food for good prices.
My ig is @imbroke_eats & @imbroke_rob
Daniel Burakov
The food all taste like the same dry fried taste no dimension nor seasoning. My friends and I ordered everything on the menu and were not impressed. Tables are bit dirty. Drinks are okay. Other places on city island that are better. My biggest problem was raw things not served on ice. Lack of sides almost everything served with fries. I won’t be back. Don’t get the hype.
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