Beautiful location, right on the water with a boardwalk. Service was great (Michelle). Started off with half dozen oyster $18. They were nice size and fresh. Cup of Marco Seafood Chowder $6.99 chef's selection of fish and clams in a seafood tomato broth. Seafood Salad: ($18.99) baby shrimp, bay scallops, calamari, grape tomato medley, mixed greens, marinated in a light champagne vinaigrette. Others in our party had the shrimp and scallop Alfredo, pesto salmon, beet salad, and rum butter mahi-mahi. All was very good, no complaints. Overall, I would recommend CJ's on the bay to others and I would definitely come back! read more

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We had a really nice, quiet dinner by the bay at CJ's! We were vacationing and staying on Marco Island at the JW and not too far away is CJ's, right up the road. We made a reservation ahead of time, which is a very good idea in-season. We asked for a table with a nice view of the sunset and we were given a front row seat to a beautiful sky as we dined - - the sunset colors changed all throughout. Jaklyn was our server and she really couldn't have been nicer and more efficent. She really helped us with our meal selections and is a pro server! She kept my husband's ice tea glass filled all throughout the evening, which is no easy-feat. I enjoyed the wings and a caesar salad while my husband had a salad with fried scallops which I tasted -- they were delicious. The menu is pretty robust - -i needed a little break from seafood that night! And to top off our meal, we had a very yummy slice of their key lime pie - - you really dont get key lime pie very often in NJ, so we took advantage and had to do taste tests during our vacation. This one was pretty close to the top! So if you're looking for a nice casual restaurant with a great sunset every evening, CJ's By The Bay is a winner. Get there early as the parking lot really fills up around sunset time. You can eat inside or out, depending on your mood. read more

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Bummed- we loved this place the first time, this time we made a reservation, it was a good 15 minutes before anyone came to us despite us letting the hostess know twice, and several staff coming to our area. The server was nice and once we got started service was good. Two of us got the skinny margaritas- they were tough, basically just lime juice, I tried! When we asked if we could get something different and told them it was just lime juice, the sever was nice, and the manager was to our face, then turned around and my friend caught her rolling her eyes at us- ouch!! We were nice about it, but wow, what a reaction! After waiting over 20 minutes to get a drink, and were disappointed and you roll your eyes at us?! Yikes, maybe she's in the wrong business. The food was just meh-it was all just fine, nothing of note, I think I got the mahi mahi , something with a brown sugar sauce- so bland! Except maybe the calamari, that was good. The view is great so that does help but what a bummer! We like visiting this place when in town but this was so disappointing, I don't know that we'll return. read more

We came here at noon on a Monday. The seating area was available on a first-come, first-served basis. The waiters were immediately there and welcomed us in. We received the menu, and all our questions were answered. The menu had a variety of opinions from seafood lovers to burgers and pasta. The view of the bay was beautiful. I took some lovely pictures for you to see. read more

Visiting from many miles away and wanted to have a nice dinner on the water while visiting the island... so thankful we chose CJ's. Our table was a perfect place to watch the beautiful sunset and the Martini's were on point as well as the amazing food!! Abby, our server, made it extra special!! Highly recommend when on Marco Island!! read more

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We tried CJ's tonight for the first time. And we went early (4:15).because it was the only reservation we could get. We got a carafe of sangria at the happy hour price. And that was very good. We decided to order the seafood sampler appetizer, and it was big enough that we were getting full. So we just ordered a beet salad after that to share. And they kindly split the salad for us, which was very nice. We didn't ask for that. We did say we were going to share it. But we are used to just taking our own portions off the plate. Nick was our server - he was very friendly and nice and it was a beautiful evening. Our only complaint was the sauce for the seafood sampler, altho tasty, was too spicy. It made my lips burn! read more

This was a nice restaurant on the water with plenty of TVs since the Super Bowl was starting. We sat at a high top table in the bar area. Good drinks and a friendly and attentive waitress. The food was very good, the coconut shrimp was well prepared and tasty. I had the grouper sandwich which was delicious and my wife had the beet salad with pink shrimp added. The pink shrimp were huge and very good. Nice change of pace casual on the water. Seating was outside but it was a little too cold! read more

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Don't get me wrong, CJ's on the Bay is in a beautiful location. We docked the boat and were seated pretty quickly, which was nice--especially since the bar area is first come, first serve. The food itself was actually really good. The grouper was amazing... just not what I ordered. I had asked for the mahi mahi wrap, but a grouper sandwich came out instead. I'm not one to complain, so I started eating it, especially since our server didn't check back in for about 10 minutes after the food arrived. When he finally came over, I apologized first and mentioned the mix-up (I accidentally said "ahi tuna wrap" when explaining, but either way--it definitely wasn't a grouper sandwich). Instead of handling it well, he got defensive and insisted he heard me say grouper because "they don't see ahi tuna". That didn't really sit right with me, especially since I clearly said "wrap," not sandwich. It was disappointing because the setting and food had so much potential, but the service and attitude really took away from the experience. read more

CJ's on the Bay - Grouper Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Location, location, location!! Right on the bay and the view was fantastic! Typical menu and the food was ok. Had the wings and calamari. The waiter was great, friendly and attentive. read more

Great spot for lunch and sit by the water. I had a grilled grouper sandwich and sweet potato puffs that were so good. Ordered a blood orange margarita that was really good! Nice to come to if you're on Marco Island. read more

Cool place to have a drink / drinks and some food. It's essentially a big tiki hut open air ( but covered on the top) ... also tables out near the water on the deck ... not covered. Lots of very nice boats parked out there, the kind that average people don't own. Service was good , server was great. Not a bad spot at all. / had the best salad , coconut shrimp, frozen rum runners ... was a good time read more

CJ's on the Bay - Beet salad - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

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I did not care for the food.... Ordered their signature chicken pot pie and it was not very good. The rest of the family had mixed opinion but overall we decided we would pass on eating there again..... the place was very nice and picturesque...... if you could have only ate that.... read more

Fabulous atmosphere and view overlooking the marina! Late fall weather was perfect. We loved the Mahi Mahi wrap with bacon and homemade Tartar - great fries! The pain killer cocktail was fresh and tasty! Happy we went back here. read more

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Always great to come to cj's- chicken sandwich fresh grilled chicken tortilla soup or chili fresh made- plus margaritas -my best lunch by the water on a sunny day read more

CJ's is always a favorite stop when I'm in Marco Island Vacation there the great view is the food is fantastic. You can eat inside or outside. I prefer outside great bar great people. What else can you say going back there in January and the January? read more

CJ's on the Bay - The view - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

The food was great. The service was fast. However I couldn't help but to notice that everyone around us was enjoying their complimentary bread. Would I eat here again? Yes. However what would have blown this out of the water would have some bread. read more

CJ's on the Bay - Clean plates - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Service was quick and the food was really good. The view of the harbor was so pretty and peaceful. read more

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Service was lacking. The food was ok. If you can be there for sunset the view is great. I thought it was much better last year. The fact that the temperature was very cold may have something to do with how I felt about the dinner. It is a lot more fun out by the gazebo. read more

We have been here twice and both times have been wonderful. I'm a big fan of the cheesesteak. The service here was great. You can't beat the fact that this place is so close to the water. I love the city and I really appreciate the restaurants and dining experience they have. This was right next to our hotel. So it was so convenient just to walk across. read more

Great food and drinks , the service is okay ( they were struggling when they're were not too busy) but overall the views and vibes are worth it. Live music but it's indoors and kinda not near where you eat so idk about it being a real live music dinner spot but a great dinner for the views ! read more

CJ's on the Bay - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

Margarita's were awful no alcohol in them at all!!!!!! Waiter brought two shots of something that was not tequila and dumped in our glasses and said that's why I ask if you wanted a floater in your drinks!!!! A floater is suppose to be in addition to a liquor drink!!! Do not get mixed drinks there. The food was not great!!!!! read more

Came to CJ's on the bay late afternoon and had a drink at the outside bar. Nice environment with great view over the water. I had the CJ's burger and really liked it. Its a nice large pub style burger with lots of toppings. Very tasty. The chips were good too. Bartender service was very good. Will be back. read more

The food is usually very good. The snapper sandwich and meal was delicious. The service was slow today and we could not get a table near the water but we enjoyed the experience this time. Previously, my granddaughter was served a raw in the center hamburger but we had trouble flagging down the server who never returned to ask about our meals. The manager was happy to offer a new meal for her. read more

Went for happy hour....waited 15 minutes to order drink and it had NO alcohol. Tables were dirty and server was annoyed by our presence. Went next door and had an amazing experience. Glad they were so bad so we learned about the deep lagoon read more

Very busy, I suggest reservations. With that being said, the food was delicious and the service was good. We went to see the sunset over the Bay. It was beautiful. read more

Have not been here since it was sold and unfortunately it is not for the better. Food quality has gone down and prices up. This is evidenced by the fact that that Sunday night at 7 pm only seven tables both inside and out were occupied. The French dip sandwich was hard to shew with shaved meat still tough. Wife's veggie roll was boring with little or no flavor. And please explain why a sit down restaurant charging moderately high prices serves me water in a plastic disposable cup!!!! Across the walkway a sister restaurant by same owner buries them in terms of quality and menu selection. Oh they use real glasses read more

Food was ok nothing spectacular. Blackened Mahi was tasty not spicy. Grouper sandwich was average. Homemade tartar sauce was delicious!! If you get the chips with your meal, don't! No salt no seasoning of any kind, not even ketchup to dip!! Fries were well seasoned and came with ketchup ‍!! Kevin was great and kind, very quick service. The lady that dropped our food off, not friendly at all, seemed annoyed to do her job. Lots of tables outside on the water so it's nice, but it's Florida so outside with birds and so many flies!! Be warned it can be hot too but again it's Florida Sunset was priceless though! read more

I had the blackened salmon with the garlic risotto and wow, it was my first time trying risotto, and I was completely fascinated by its rich, savory flavor. I'm officially obsessed! The ambiance was lovely. We sat outside with our Yorkie, and it was a great atmosphere to enjoy a meal. The service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing. read more

Another Marco Island favorite for us. A cold beer with good food while soaking I'm the south FL sun can't be beat. My wife has always enjoyed their beat salad. This time I had the shrimp and jalapeno cheese grits and they were great. A perfect place to enjoy lunch or brunch. read more

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Used to be our fav place to go on the island but it's out priced it self for mediocre food. The view is amazing it's a great spot but that alone isn't worth it. Re work the menu, bring prices down and hopefully we will give it another try. read more

I give them 5 stars every time. This is my all time favorite place on Marco Island for casual dining with a water view. One can take in the sun setting behind mega yachts on the water while taking in a mojito. CJs has rotating cocktail specials for each day of the week that I recommend checking out. Very grateful that there are vegan options on the menu but I do miss their blue zone inspired dishes like the crunchy kale salad. When there are so many fish and fried food places out there it's nice to have a place focus on healthier options. MAKE A RESERVATION! read more

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Such a great area and pretty views. Our waiter was fantastic! We started with calamari and it was pretty good. The house lemon dressing for the salads was nice. We got the special ahi tuna and it was overcooked and needed some flavor. The French fries with the French dip sandwich is where it's at. The froze was a funky color (kind of brown) tasted fine but the color alone made me not want more. All in all a decent place. Wouldn't rush back but would go back for the French dip. read more

The food was average. Service was reasonably good. Wrong entree was delivered but it was corrected. This place is nothing special and not a good value. I would suggest looking elsewhere in Marco Island. read more

I LOVE CJ'S huge fan over here! This place is the perfect establishment for allergy friendly eats in Marco. I've had the world's worst mojitos on Marco, BUT this one was so good! Best I have had all week. I had the veggie slat & it's truly so hard to find good vegetarian here BUT THIS AGAIN SO GOOD!! The polenta it came with was amazing- I want to make it myself. The veggie were perfectly charred & flavorful. It was excellent & I was very happy. We also got the key lime pie that was gf & nut free. It was excellent & I loved it. Overall it was a great experience! The service was slow, but nice people 10/10 for allergy friendliness! read more

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In Marco for Christmas week. The only place I saw that was open and good for them: their staff made $ . They made $ ! The food , service and view amazing. I would go back. The GM was hustling , making sure everyone was taken care of. Check them out. read more

This place is very popular and gets busy. We made a reservation for Saturday at 17:30 and I was glad because they just started to get busy with large and small parties.  There is seating inside, outside,  and the gazebo.  There is a large bar inside and a larger bar outside at the gazebo. We had the scallops for an appetizer (very good) and my wife had the Coconut Shrimp with rice & veg for her entree and I had the Pink Shrimp Linguine with peppers.  She swooned over her meal and mine was just as delicious.  We finished with coffee and their award winning Key Lime pie.  It was so good and we were so full that we almost needed a grocery cart ride to our car. This place was recommended by "the locals" and we recommend it too. read more

This place is situated right on the water in Marco Island. A nice outdoor spot with quick efficient service. I tried their appetizer of scallops, and they were a dream, I recommend. read more

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Pretty expensive and happy hour choices were a bit underwhelming. But overall great service and great food! Loved the red sangria. read more

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We wanted to check this place out as it is on the water and the menu looked good. We made reservations but it probably wasn't needed as we showed up at 5:30 and there was plants if seating. You can sit inside or outside. We sat inside and the service was good. As our server got busier we saw less of her and we asked for some extra sauce that never came but all in all our meals were good. The coconut shrimp was good, the chilled shrimp were good as well with no tails on them. Good place to eat and have a good craft beer on tap. read more

CJ's on the Bay - Grilled grouper and a tag on the food showing that I had a garlic allergy. - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

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We were visiting Marco Island and decided to give CJ's a try. There is actually an indoor restaurant, with a patio, as well as this exterior bar area. We did not make reservations, but didn't need them as there was lots of available seating, both inside and out. I was there with my boyfriend, and we had dramatically different experiences. I ordered my meal first, and I ordered the pink Key West shrimp meal. You can have the shrimp prepared several different ways, fried, grilled, or chilled, and I ordered it chilled. I was told matter-of-factly that it came with a house salad, fries and mixed vegetables, but I could get a baked potato for an upgrade. My boyfriend ordered the snapper, but they were out of that so he switched to fried grouper, which also came with a salad, but he was offered the house salad or a Caesar salad. For his sides, he was offered the fries or baked potato option, but then was given the option of mixed vegetables or broccoli. After he finished his order, I asked that my order be changed to a Caesar salad, with broccoli as my side instead of mixed vegetables. I was a little put out that I wasn't given those options to begin with, but I figured oh well, at least I have them now. A few minutes later, out comes my partner's salad. I sat there and watched him eat the entire thing. Our waitress came by our table and said oh, you don't have any bread yet, and went back into the kitchen. Came out a few minutes later to tell us that the bread would be out of the oven soon, and would be brought to our table when it was ready. I still sat there with no salad. A little while later our waitress brought our bread, and cleared my boyfriend salad dish, when we asked where was my salad, she was like, oh you did order one didn't you? And then finally, my salad was brought out. When our meals came, I took one look at the broccoli and could see without even tasting it that it was literally just steamed broccoli. No melted butter, no seasoning, nothing. Luckily, we still had some butter leftover from the bread basket, so I was able to add some butter to it that way. The fries are also completely unseasoned, but at least we had salt and pepper on the table to correct that. My boyfriend felt his grouper was some of the best he's ever had, but at that point, I was just ready to finish my meal and leave. So we had mixed results. I don't think my partner would mind coming back, but based on my experience, I'm not interested. read more

CJ's on the Bay - Exterior - Seafood Near Me - Marco Island, Florida

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