Absolutely a hole in the wall on St.Simons Island, but totally worth it. It smelled amazing as we went inside. Seating is a bit tight, but thats ok when the food is so good. We ordered cheesy bread sticks and the sauce tasted like nostalgia and Pizza Hut. We also ordered a deep dish everything pizza that was delicious as heck. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Ceiling art of Witch balls - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

First Id like to say the pizza is very good, however that is not all that makes an experience good or bad. We made an online order for two pizzas to be charged separately . when we arrived to pick up the pizzas, they rang both orders on the same card and the second order charged for two pizzas. So essentially we paid for three pizzas on one card. We didn't realize this until we got home with our pizza. We called immediatel, but they couldn't find where they had charged our card. What?! so the next day we went there with our receipt and they still didn't understand what we were trying to explain and couldn't find the order on their computer. They wouldn't give us the overcharged amount but instead gave us a card on which they wrote Free large pizza. The overcharge was for the amount of a specialty pizza., $27.--. Tonight we ordered online once more and ordered our 'free' pizza. we ordered a specialty pizza like before. When we picked it up and gave them our free pizza card they said it was only good for a cheese pizza and charged us extra for each of the toppings that were included in the specialty pizza which came to $12.95. So not only did we get overcharged the first time but we got cheated again the second time. Needless to say we won't be back. This is not customer service. read more

We popped into CJs on our last night in SSI and it did not disappoint! The inside was very fun and kitschy which we appreciate and the waiter (did not catch his name) was so nice and helpful! Even made suggestions! We got the bread sticks. Pepperoni dew dish and hand tossed special pizza. We asked for no green peppers and our waiter said he could substitute for anything else. I got black olives. Everything was great and we were pleased to see the owners are UGA Alumni - we are huge Bulldog fans and our daughter goes to school there. Will def be back! read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - The special pizza - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE! We waited patiently for over an hour for just one pizza, only to finally ask about it and be told it hadn't even been made yet. Meanwhile, they were clearly prioritizing takeout orders, even though we were the only customers sitting there without food!!!!! It honestly felt like our order was completely forgotten. At that point, it would've been better if they had just been honest about it. To make matters worse, we were seated right by the kitchen entrance, and multiple staff members walked past us repeatedly without noticing or checking in. We ended up leaving without dinner, and by then, everything else was closed. Extremely disappointing experience! read more

For 38 years, my husband and I have been dining annually at CJ's Italian Restaurant. Their deep-dish pizzas are as close as you can get to Detroit-style pizzas. On March 12, 2026, we ordered a small (4 squares) vegetarian, add pepperoni. It was delicious, just like the first one we had in 1988. This was a take-out order. The restaurant is small, tight tables and quaint....a classic Italian pizzeria. The guys making the pizzas were friendly and obviously good at what they do. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped in to CJ's on Sunday specifically for pizza since the last time downtown it was a little too crowded. Ordered a glass of wine and a small Greek salad as an appetizer and then a large deep dish Detroit style pizza with half anchovy and half pepperoni. The salad was a good size and it was fresh and had a nice flavor dressing. It came out with three large pieces of freshly baked ciabatta style bread with sauce, which was substantial. The pizza came out perfect. It was nice and crispy on the outside and was light and airy but substantial enough with a good mix of cheese and sauce. Im picky when it comes to pizza but thought the pizza was excellent and will definitely return. Next time I'll come back for a regular hand tossed pizza to try it out. Overall 4.2 good pizza! read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Large deep dish pizza with anchovies and pepperoni - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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We had heard from a lot of people that CJ's had great pizza so my husband - a huge pizza aficionado- decided we should check it out. It is a very small place and seating to be honest is not optimal. We initially were sitting where people were paying for takeout and leaning over our table so we ended up moving to another table but tables are small and the area is narrow. It was relatively quiet which was nice. We ordered some draft beers which were served immediately. We ordered the margarita pizza. Everyone was right- their pizza was hot and delicious and a good size. Service was excellent. We will definitely be returning to check out some of their other pizzas as well as their food. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Our neighbor says this is one of the best joints in the island and not only is it that, but it's a step into a time machine to pizza in the 90s. The red sauce is oregano heavy, breadsticks oily garlicky salty, deep dish pies loaded with generous flavorful toppings. The vibe is casual and family-friendly; staff were so kind to my little kids. You can request pizza dough to keep the tiniest hands busy. Walls are plastered with funky art and family photos, and every month classes from local schools design a pizza; if you buy it, the school receives a share of the profit. In short, CJ's deserves your business not only because their pizza is awesome, but because they are community in action. read more

Pizza is delicious! They claim they have a "Detroit" style. I'm a Detroiter and it's good. Customer service is outstanding. I placed an online order my second time there. I arrived and it wasn't ready. 20 minutes later - it was delicious . They called me later that night to make my wait right by refunding some money. I didn't care and was ok, but that showed their great hospitality. I don't normally review, but since they took the time to spread some love, figured I'd do the same. Go there and you will be happy you did. Thanks CJ's! read more

This an eclectic pizza-Italian restaurant in the Village Pier area of St. Simons. My wife & I were greeted by a friendly waitress who seated us and provided our beverages quickly. We ordered a Greek salad with our Deep Dish pizza. As an FYI, you get garlic bread free when you order a salad which is served warm with a side of marinara. Same sauce is used on tomato based pizza's. The sauce is a bit sweet & has a deep flavor! The Greek salad was tasty!! The Deep Dish pie we ordered was The Special. Excellent! Even though a deep dish pie, it wasn't doughy and the ingredients used were fresh and made the experience fun. The flavor reminded us of a pizza place in Gainesville, FL called Leonardo's. Job well done. We have lived in St. Simons for almost 2 years and finally made it to CJ's. This will become our go to pizza from here on out!!! Keep up the great work! read more

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Friday night we just arrived at St. Simon's Island. Tried the closest Italian restaurant to us. Parking on Mallory St is a premium, got lucky for a spot in front. Service was fast, salad and house bread very good, crust greens and tasty house dressing. Took 1/2 hr to get our meal but take out was 2 hr wait for deep dish pizza, we plot for a sandwich and Italian dish, the last piece of lasagna for the day. Cute decorations hanging from the ceiling read more

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BOGO reviews. We went back. Day one: CJ's Italian is about 100 yards from our accommodations. Excellent! One of us got stuffed shells; ample and perfect. AnotherI got spaghetti and meatballs (three large and tasty). Incredible bread. Salad with homemade dressing. Blue Moons. A hole in the wall; seriously tiny. But great and the ceiling art is a real treat. Day two: Back to CJ's Italian across the street. Best pizza I've ever had. Deep dish. My wife got pepperoni/four slices. I got meat ball. Just wonderful crust and cheese. We had planned to take leftovers to the beach for lunch the next day. There were no survivors. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Deep dish meatball (small, four slices). It vanished in minutes. Just excellent. - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

My island favorite . Small place with incredible food. I moved to St Simons Island part-time 7 years ago from Chicago. I discovered CJ's Italian Restaurant looking for Pizzas, wow home run !!! Even the Italian dishes are great. It is a very small but friendly atmosphere . A big part of the local community. The service is exceptional. One of my best finds on the island read more

The deep dish and the service and the ambiance was outstanding. Our family enjoyed this as part of our vacation and we recommend it to everyone. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

It's Valentine's Day on Presidents' Day Weekend & 1/2 the state of GA is out of school... busy is an understatement but this place took great care of our to-go order despite a big wait. We didn't care! The people working this place are putting everything into serving this community and some pretty tasty pizza too!! (P.S. The Tuxedo Cake is good!) read more

Good food, great service. Lasagna was the winner, so flavorful. While the chicken broccoli Alfredo was less so. Pizza was pretty good. Tiny spot right in the heart of lighthouse area of St. Simons. Definitely would go again. read more

Tried this place at a recommendation. FYSA: this place is small inside and gets really busy during the summer months. We ordered a medium deep dish pizza with half mushroom and half plain cheese. It was a decent deep dish pizza. I was a little shocked by the 3 dollar charge to add mushrooms on half the pizza. I will try a regular pizza next time. read more

No parking for a sit down. We found a take out parking spot, which we ran in to order and got it to go. Food was just ok. We tried the pan special pizza, which was pretty good, hubby didn't care much for it as it was a deep dish with glob of sauce to top. Spaghetti and meatballs were ok, but nothing to come back for. The cheese bread was very disappointing, it was their focaccia bread with cheese on top put in the oven just to melt. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Small pizza CJ special. and cheese bread - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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CJ's is pizza done right with a great house side salad and dressing. They also give you a side of bread with marinara sauce dip. This is a local establishment owned by folks who care. Stop in soon & check out the house Chianti. I recommend it. We frequently order pizza from there. read more

CJ's has been a go-to on the island for the last few years when we want pizza. Tonight was a huge disappointment. My wife ordered an to-go extra crispy pizza with Greek Salad. I did not review the order with her, and was not given the salad when I picked up. Once I got home with the pizza, we found it to be a soggy, mushy, undercooked mess. This was either a bad night or CJ's has lost its way. In either case, we spent about $50 for a terrible meal for two. Previously, we lauded CJ's for great service and food, but tonight was unacceptable. read more

Great food as always. Egg Roll pizza was the best. Excellent service thanks to Arthur.

I've been on the island for a while now and this is one of my new favorite spots. It's tiny and seating is awkwardly amazing in the tight quarters. Staff was friendly and quick. Wine available as well as delicious draft beer in ice cold mugs. We split the small house salad which came with a ton of amazing bread and marinara sauce. We also split a small deep dish pasta which had us feeling like we were back home with a fresh Detroit style Za. Zero complaints, love everything about this small and cozy Italian joint. read more

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We have been going to cj's on our annual trips to Saint Simons for at least 25 years. First time a pizza cook was rude and disrespectful. Giving a high rating for the other staff, the family, and pizza. read more

What a fun surprise. We thought we were going to the restaurant next door, but we ended up here instead and we were so very happy about it. The place next door appeared a bit stuffy anyway. This is a family owned business that has been there for a while. The smells were amazing. I had the stuffed shells and my friend had chicken Alfredo with broccoli. Both were delicious. If you find yourself on Saint Simon Island, make your way here for lunch or dinner. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Stuffed shells! - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Wow, walk in and it smells delicious!! We got seated in the back (it's a tiny narrow restaurant). Food is super tasty! We ordered 3 different pastas, all were well-liked by their eaters!! I had the chicken artichoke, which was tasty, but the sauce was too oily. The bread and marinara they served with it were delightful. I def wanna go back and try the pizza. The interior is quirky and fun, def a light hearted meal. Very loud, fun, energetic. Our sever was a delight! read more

Heard so many people tell us to go eat at Cj's so we did! It was like walking into CHEERS! A small quaint lil Pizzaria with great people who run it!! You can tell locals know about it! We ordered a calzone and a small deep dish and their sauce is PERFECTION!!! So delicious that we ate it all up! We will be back to try sandwich and the appetizers!! They looked awesome! read more

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Amazing food at a steal of a price. Let me start with the "deep dish" pizza. If you are from Michigan you will know this as Detroit style. The buttery crust stole the show but the marinara was legit as well and you could tell it was homemade. A small deep dish with a small salad was more than enough for two people. Not sure why we waited so long to try this but now that we know how good it is we will be back and will bring our visitors from the Mitten. read more

The place was super small and a bit tight to walk through but the pizza makes up for it! Absolutely delicious pizza all the way around. Not greasy and the sauce was really good. Service was great as well. Definitely worth visiting. read more

This was the last restaurant we went to on our vacation, and we are glad we went! We got the barbecue pizza and made it deep dish! AH-MAZ-ING! So flavorful and unique! I love how they use another small business's BBQ in their pizza- so cool! The staff were so friendly, kind, and generous, and vibe was immaculate overall! The only thing I could improve was the cheesy bread. It was melty mozzarella, on crusty bread, but it was bland and lacked the garlicky or flavorful burst that it needed! Other than that, though: we thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

They were PACKED when we arrived, so I was worried about service. They did not disappoint- great service by both waitresses, food came out piping hot. All of our meals were absolutely delicious. We all ordered small size pastas, less than $60 for four people and we have leftovers! The marinara sauce was seriously some of the best we have had at a restaurant! This is a small restaurant, so take out is a great option if you don't want to wait on a table. read more

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We were so excited to try based on the reviews... we understood the wait would be longer due to the 4th of July holiday. We ordered Chicken Athena, kids Alfredo, and a small pizza. It took 1 hour and 30 minutes to receive our food. When we did, the pasta dish was so oily and had very little taste. The pizza was again oily with very little taste. Very few apologies were said for the wait, nor was extra bread offered. When we asked, we were told "I'll see." The server did bring bread, but never addressed the table about the extended wait time for food. We were very disappointed. read more

This was our first visit and it was FANTASTIC! The place was slammed, but the wait staff never lost their warm and friendly temperament (which is SO easy to do in that situation). We enjoyed a cold beer while we waited for our magic mushroom pizza. The front of the house was great as they juggled every table being full and dozens of to-go orders. And despite the place being completely full, it was never too loud to easily carry on a conversation comfortably at the table. The "pie" was delicious and we are already looking forward to returning later in the week! Well done! read more

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The deep dish pizza was incredible! Service and prices were also great. We will definitely be back!

A group of 6 of us stopped by for dinner and we had a great meal. One person in our group wanted Italian and I noticed their reviews here on yelp. I wouldn't call this place an Italian restaurant, really just a pizza place that has some good pasta dishes. Overall we were extremely pleased with everything. I had the lasagna and it was the most unique version I've ever had. Everyone in our group ordered a pasta dish and they all enjoyed it. If you're looking for a casual meal in a smaller restaurant then you'll like CJ's. The service was also great and the food came out quickly. read more

The best deep dish pizza! It's fantastic! Service was great, the restaurant is super cute! I can't wait to get back to the island for some pizza! read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - Deep dish! It is AMAZING! - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

The pizza has A LOT of crust. Also their calzones are just a folded pizza... a calzone isn't supposed to have sauce inside of it, it's supposed to have a ton of cheese inside with a side of marinara. They were just... folded pizza. read more

Cj's Italian Restaurant - This is not what a calzone should look like... - Italian Near Me - Saint Simons Island, Georgia

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The restaurant is small and narrow. Despite the size of it, the food makes up for it. The taste of it is delicious. Waitresses are busy yet try hard to see if you need anything. - Ill return anytime read more

Wonderful real Italian sauce & garlic allergy gels, Simply charming Italian family doing their everyday cooking's ENJOY! Bbb bbb bbb GT. read more

Quaint & Yummy restaurant our friends who live on St Simons suggested. We knew it was going to be great when there was a wait and some friends we met staying at the same hotel ended up showing up there as we were almost done. Expect to wait, expect to walk in and it look like no one recognizes your waiting to ask if they have space because their busy up in there waiting on guests already seated but don't worry as soon as they have a moment they'll grab your name, party number and put you on the list. They aren't too worried if you get upset and walk down somewhere else because patrons are coming in every few minutes to be added to the list and almost all the good restaurants on the island are going to have a wait around dinner so if your are the type that gets hungry and needs to eat immediately when your hungry you may want to go early to these iconic spots because you're going to wait no matter where you go if you went good authentic food being prepared and served at each. read more

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I'm not sure how this restaurant has so many stars. We ordered cheese bread and pasta dishes to go and everything was disappointing. The Alfredo sauce was easily the worst I've had in my life which an overall odd flavor. The baked spaghetti with sausage was fine but was very cold. The cheese bread was hard as a rock and we even picked up our order 5 minutes earlier than we were quoted. We likely won't be back next summer when we visit again. read more