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    CJ’s Backstage

    3.8 (58 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    CJ’S BACKSTAGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    CT W.

    This place is fun and energetic. I came on a night with karaoke and Luna Jade is magical. She set the place on fire in the best way. I wish the bar had some more functional NonAlc drinks. The bar staff is friendly.

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    Judy K.

    Okay, we came in to see my friend Ray Boucher, musician, perform. He always brags about your food so we were hungry and definitely want to try some food. I got the lasagna on special on the bartender, Anna, suggestion. OMG delicious! I'm so picky and I'm Italian so this is a big compliment. My husband got the smash burger. It was great and tasty. Atmosphere perfect and nice and dark like a bar should be. Bartender Anna such a sweetheart. Keep up the good work owners and just wish you were closer to our home. We will definitely be back and definitely worth the drive.

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    Bill F.

    Was a great venue.. service very good husband and wife team . After started of horrible .walked in2 hours early and whole front was reserved after .on phone they said dont do that . We sat in very back undecided if gonna stay . But the bartender said thay opened up 4 tables in front. So after that escaped it was wonderful great service even with separate checks and me not drinking . Venue was amazing singer was wonderful and its done correct . Will be back

    The band from the night we went to CJ's
    Laura S.

    I was expecting a dive bar or a hole in the wall when my friend suggested this place. It was anything but that it had delicious food, the chicken quesadillas were some of the best I have eaten and the bbq pork sandwich was delicious too. To top it all off they had a band called 90s Surge and it kept the place partying all night long. A great time by everybody and definitely will be back.

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    Fun place and good drinks for a fair price. Bartenders were fast and the service was great.

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    3 months ago

    Wonderful. Monday nights orchestra and singing was wonderful. People and staff were very nice. Dancing on Monday was great.

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    7 months ago

    Great place to watch the bucs game! Great bartender James, and way better wings than the wing place on Tyrone!!

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    4 months ago

    The food and services are great tonight. The Bus Stop Band is outstanding!!!! Awesome songs to dance to and the crowd is having a good time.

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    10 months ago

    Went to introduce our Maryland friends to 22N music. The food, service and ambiance was excellent. We'll be back.

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    The food was awesome and the waitress was even more awesome! I gladly recommend CJ's backstage

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    1 year ago

    I just left there. Walked inside of the bar for 10 minutes. Nobody waited on me so I got up and left, I won't be back.

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    7 months ago

    great place ,great entertainment, great service, good food ,friendly clen just an all-around great place.

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    Fun place to catch live music. The food and service were good and the drink prices are very reasonable.

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