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    CJ's Restaurant & Bar

    3.5 (94 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Loud
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Happy Hour 3-6 pm daily
    Amber E.

    Fun bar; friendly bartenders; good music; fun vibe. Had to try my first Rocket Fuel at CJ's -Home of the Rocket Fuel! It put me on top of the world - a 151 Pina Colada w/ amaretto float - so tasty, and surprisingly, not too sweet; just creamy and delicious. This won't be my last! They have happy hour daily, 3-6!pm- $6 beer; $7 wine and well. My husband enjoyed his sauv Blanc.

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    Theresa S.

    While enjoying Ocean Beach today stopped in to try their famous Rocket Fuel drink ! Every single customer was indulging in this specialty drink made famous by the original owner .The drink has been around for quite a long time but this was my first experience having it . I'm not big on Pina Coladas and thought it would taste like that but with the Amaretto liqueur it was a whole different tasting drink , a delicious ,sweet frozen treat ! Totally loved it !

    Donald J.

    This place is a small little bar restaurant that's just around the corner as soon as you get off the ferry. And today it was the only place open for eating and drinking because it was early in the season and the other places were just fixing up and prepping up for opening day. When we walked in the place it was a little crowded because it was the only place open and the bartender Rob was also the waiter and the cook but he sure kept the ball all rolling. The only thing I didn't see him do was washing the dishes, lol. He told us it would take some time for us to get our meal because of him doing everything by his self, but he had the meal in front of us within 20 minutes and everything was delicious

    Lobster roll
    Lauren L.

    One of the first restaurants you see once you get off the ferry at Ocean Beach on fire island, which is so convenient and one of the only places that has a warm lobster roll. Seriously, why do restaurants mostly serve cold lobster rolls?? Anyway, we got everything to go... the lobster roll was decent, definitely not the best, but fine for the price and lots of lobster meat. My hubby got the blackened mahi mahi sandwich and to say it was salty is an extreme understatement. We often share food because I love to try a variety of stuff and I took one bite of his sandwich and was done. Not even a bit enjoyable. I gave a 3 star rating because of the lobster roll, but that was generous based upon the whole meal. The fries were cold and seemed old...and the whole meal just didn't meet my expectations. Maybe next time...

    Tianna S.

    Out of the many expensive restaurants in ocean beach this has to be one of the best ones I have visited so far. The French fries were very good and there honey mustard sauce definitely made the fries even more enjoyable. I ordered buffalo wings which I normally don't do often but I'm happy I did and enjoyed them a lot ! Was only my first time going so will be back to give a real review

    Andrew C.

    This is a restaurant bar that we also stepped in for a beer while waiting for the Ferry. CJ's Restaurant & Bar serves food and has a full bar. But we were not there for any food. We did not stay long since they had Flat Screen TV's that were pleasing the customers with general TV shows instead of the Yankee game. So one drink and off we went to the next bar. However the bartender was friendly and very accommodating. We will be back for food eventually

    Doug W.

    Pricey, like everything else on fire Island but, good service and food to pick at. I'm sure the reason why people don't like it at C J's is because of the price, or the fact that it's not a club bar playing loud music, as half of the people over at fire Island think they're at the Jersey shore.

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    Jennifer R.

    This isn't the most lively bar in ocean beach, but it's great if you're looking for an inside spot that's never too crowded, has good seating and great bartenders. Their rocket fuels & zippys are great. And, the bar staff is always really nice. Rob made this ridiculously good mudslide. Highly recommend it if you're in the mood for a refreshing, chocolate-y drink. :)

    $15 Coney Island Burger (burger on pretzel bun with hot dogs & nacho sauce + side of fries)
    Olivia K.

    I didn't expect much coming into this place. Of course, it is pricey like most places by any beach area. This is a typical American restaurant with burgers, seafood/lobster options, etc. I specifically had the Coney Island burger. It wasn't too bad. The buns were like NYC pretzels from the stands except smaller. The burger had the meat and hot dog inside with nacho cheese. Overall, nice combo! It is served with fries. So as you can imagine, my friends and I were very full (some even bloated). I guess you get as full as you paid for... Decent place!

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    Great place for a drink and a bite to eat. Order a Rocket Fuel to try a local classic. The calamari was perfectly cooked.

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    Another phenomenal experience dining here!!! The portions are out of this world. Came here between…read morelunch and dinner and decided on the dinner menu. I had a caesar salad with lobster which was so delicious. The lobster was already shelled out so no need to worry about cracking lobster! Tasted so fresh and hit the spot. My husband got a burger and fries and no complaints there. Me and my daughter tried the fries and they were so good. My daughter inhaled her fried calamari either the cocktail sauce. Nice presentation too. I got an Arnold palmer and it was pinkish due to the pink lemonade. I am not a fan of their pink lemonade and feel regular lemonade would taste fresher and better. The service here was so on point again. Please give your Tinker Bell waitress a raise she was so great with us! I don't know her name but she was adorable and very accommodating to our table. Explained what they were out of and knew the dish well when I asked if the eggplant with the penne alla vodka was breaded. It was breaded by the way and eas delicious. It was nicely cut thin and came with this sourdough bread that was toasted and spiced so good. Not sure what the spice was but it was a warm toasty flavor. I noticed the waitress was doing a lot of work the restaurant was pretty full and she was the only waitress we saw there. Excellent job she does keeping up. If I could have left her a bigger tip I would have. I think the restaurant needs at least another waiter or waitress because of how crowded it can get. I would dine here again if I am on the island again. It's great for families and get togethers!

    Had cocktails here. The bartender 'Jonathan' was super polite and helpful. We went back for a meal…read moresince the menu looked amazing but they were out of a lot of the menu items. Food was okay but expected more. Maybe we caught an off time but would try again since it had a good vibe and location.

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    4.1(33 reviews)
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    Wow..what an amazing new restaurant find! Rockefellers Kitchen did not disappoint. We were able to…read moreget a table for a party of four with no issue, and from start to finish the experience was excellent. The waitress and entire staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. To top it off, there was a young guy singing Frank Sinatra classics in the middle of the week, which gave the place such a fun and classy vibe. For appetizers, we tried the wonton nachos, which were absolutely delicious. The meatballs and mozzarella were good, though a bit heavier on the bread than I prefer. Dinner was outstanding across the board. We ordered the Chicken Caesar salad, hamburger, crab cakes, and the Rockefeller French dip, and every single dish was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The restaurant itself is trendy, with an amazing bar and great atmosphere. I highly recommend checking this place out -- we'll definitely be back!

    Formerly known as The Village Idiot and the layout is unchanged, Rockefellers has created a Great…read moreGatsby/roaring 20's ambiance and overall upscale vibe. The old back room had been transformed into an official party room with a separate bar and restroom and closed off with decorative barn doors. The bar area offers ample seating, with the dining area ( offering table service) behind the bar wall overlooking the main stage. Greeted warmly greeted when we first entered with only a five minute wait ( we had a reservation and I highly recommend making one). Again warmly welcomed by our server Nicole who provided an outstanding service throughout the evening. Nicole was friendly, engaging and offered excellent dinner and drink suggestions. Live music was on tap on this Friday evening which did make the dining room rather loud for holding table conversations but worth the live music being played that evening. The cocktail menu offers a good and varied selection of mixed drinks and wine and the mixed drinks are both flavorful and expertly presented. I would highly recommend both the Flappers Folly ( a refreshing floral mix) and the Espresso Martini drinks. Started off with the hot honey & bacon brussel sprout appetizers which were perfectly flavored with the honey and bacon bits over crispy brussel sprouts. All main dish items were very good. The Old Sport Burgers were juicy, flavorful and all cooked to perfection served with crispy string French fries. The French Dip Au Jus was well seasoned and not to dry with a flavorful au jus. I would highly recommend the Gatsby Grain dish bowel. Shredded chicken served over jasmine rice and vegetables was outstanding and served with a side salad. Restaurant manager Cathy was very visible in the dining room checking in with every table and asking for feedback which you don't see very often nowadays. Even got a personal tour of the new party room ( looking for a location for a future event). Overall good food reasonably priced , excellent service and nice decorum with live music offered on the weekends. A great place to grab a drink and listen to music while catching a great burger or the Gatsby Grain dish bowel . You won't be disappointed.

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