Food was so good I couldn't even get a picture of the before. Everything here was off the charts…read morefrom the drinks to the food to the sauces to the workers. My favorite place to get food in city island. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu! 10/10 service, chefs and management. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Best place on city island by far!!

Ordered: Henny Colada (~$16): piña colada with Hennessy…read moreFried Shrimp (~$18): with French fries & coleslaw Fried Red Snapper (~$25): with French fries & coleslaw Aya's take: Where have I been all these years!? I'm a born & raised New Yorker but this is my first time at City Island and I knew I had to do it right by coming to Johnny's Reef. They have a pretty solid system where you order at various stations. It seems confusing at first but is actually super efficient. We got the Fried Shrimp & Fried Red Snapper. Both were so fresh, crispy, and tasted clean. It hit the spot!! Their French fries are also super addicting and fried well while the coleslaw adds a nice freshness to the meal. They have a sauce station where we got cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and ketchup. These are a must with their fried fish! The Fried Red Snapper was fried nicely as well. It was done to the point where it was crispy on the outside but not dry on the inside. The fish with a little spritz of lemon was spectacular. We also got the Henny Colada to try and honestly, they are heavy-handed with the Henny! I personally would just get the piña colada next time since it was super refreshing and not too sweet but if you're looking for a slight buzz, the Henny Colada will do you right. All in all, I was unbelievably satisfied after this meal and so glad this gem exists! Tons of seating both inside and outside, and don't forget to bring cash!

I love this place, I take my girl there almost all the time!! I have tried a lot of the stuff on…read morethe menu and the food always comes out great. Also the guy that takes the orders is welcoming and very friendly we chat it up a bit here and there.

I've been a customer since this place opened up four years ago. I ordered my usual 12 chicken wings…read morewith honey garlic sauce. But to my dismay they gave me only 6 wings cut in two which I did not ask them to do. When I called to asked them why they short handed me the owner said I could come get a refund even though I ate 5 pieces. When I went into the restaurant the owner gave me a dirty look and only gave me half the money I paid for which was 7 out of 14 plus tax. I felt robbed and disrespected so I will not give them business ever again. Plus the quality of food as gone down significantly. The owner is trying to cut corners to save $$$.

I think I officially found my new seafood spot!…read more My boyfriend took me to City Island Lobster House, and the food and service were easily a 5/5. Our waiter, Antonio, was an absolute delight and took great care of us! Fair warning: this place gets PACKED, so be prepared for a wait. One thing I really appreciated, though, was that as soon as our food was ready, they brought it out. Everything arrived HOT and fresh. They start you off with antipasto and garlic bread, and both were SO good. But consider yourself warned pace yourself. We made the rookie mistake of going in a little too hard and were already getting full before our entrées arrived. I mean... you can't go to the Lobster House and not get lobster. I ordered the $49.95 Lobster Clam Bake Special, which came with Maine lobster, mussels, baked clams, corn, clam chowder and dessert. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and for everything included, I thought it was a great value. My boyfriend ordered the grilled Norwegian salmon, and honestly, his was REALLY good too. Now, if you love garlic like I do, GET THE NOODLES. The linguine in that garlicky olive oil sauce was one of my favorite things on the table. My only miss was the clam chowder. Mine had a lot of potatoes and barely any clams, so I would've liked a much better clam-to-potato ratio. The ice cream cake roll that came with my special, was rich and decadent. Definitely a good way to end the meal. Overall, fresh seafood, generous portions, hot food, great value and wonderful service from Antonio. We will absolutely be back!

We ordered the lobster roll, twin lobster, fried calamari and the seafood broiled platter. We also…read moreordered the sangria and another cocktail. We received complimentary garlic bread and another bread... I think it was corn bread. The food was good but considering the portion size, it was absolutely worth the money. I am looking forward to trying this place again.

The food is great. The food tastes as if it was prepared from an order I placed just for me. It's…read morea great place to take family and friends. Just listen for the bell -- that's when they bring out the lobster.

So I found this place on YouTube, and the selection looked amazing, especially since I saw they…read morewere offering whole lobster tails. I had to try for myself even though it was in the Bronx. I went on a Saturday, it was still early, so it wasn't really packed yet, which was good, and I love that the food was all filled and they constantly refill everything without you waiting. When it comes to the Lobster I believe it was every 30 minutes or 45 minutes, and I like that they serve each person one, so that it's fair and everybody gets a chance to get one instead of just one person probably grabbing you know the whole tray for themselves, so I think that was a really good idea. Besides the usual dishes at buffets, they had a really good selection of seafood and sushi. Overall, they had quite a few more selections than what I'm used to seeing in Queens, and for the dinner buffet, the price was really good. I thought it would be more expensive, but it was within a fair range. It's very spacious inside, and I like that the servers don't rush you; they were attentive to refilling your drink, and the place was nice and clean as well. They had a lot of desserts, they had free bubble tea, they had ice cream bars, and I loved that for the seafood, they had extra butter sauce on the side, along with Old Bay Seasoning and other seasonings to make it your own. I can see why everybody's talking about this place, and it's definitely worth driving out since they have their own parking lot, so why not?

The ambiance is inviting and cozy. The food is amazing. Parking is readily available. Service is…read moregreat. I honestly have no complaints about Misto's. I believe they have live band nights that I would like to try out one day. I definitely recommend the rice balls. They're to die for.

Went to this spot on a Friday night with a family member. The place was lively, lots of people…read morelaughing, enjoying their food and drinks. The weather was great, so you could choose to sit inside or out; we chose indoors. Even though our waitress was busy, she was still attentive and friendly. We had sangria, which was really good, and the $$ Italian dishes we ordered hit the spot. The restaurant itself had a nice vibe, clean, nicely decorated, and had a good energy. The staff were welcoming and the bar area seemed pretty popular. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

The overall place is beautiful, both inside and out. Even the bathrooms were impressive, with…read moreshowers and lockers available. The atmosphere was relaxed, and it wasn't crowded at all. The food was flavorful, but it came out cold. Also, the pasta in my Primavera was undercooked and still hard. I think the dish would have been even better with a white sauce. Despite those issues, I'd definitely come back and give it another try because the view is absolutely amazing.

We stopped in at Bally's Waterfront Restaurant near Ferry Point Park, adjacent to the Whitestone…read moreBridge. Guests enter through the gift shop, which was an unexpected touch. The restaurant itself is attractive, bright, spacious, and decidedly upscale. Although we had made a reservation, it really wasn't necessary on a weekday. The hostess warmly invited us to sit wherever we liked and promptly provided menus and a beverage list. Unfortunately, the service got off to a slow start. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty, it took quite a while for our server to acknowledge us and take our order. A few more minutes and we were prepared to leave. My dining companion ordered the hamburger, while I chose the Cubano sandwich. Both dishes were attractively presented and quite tasty. The food was definitely the highlight of the experience. Our primary disappointment was the service. The server never formally welcomed us or introduced herself. Given the Bally's brand and the restaurant's upscale appearance, I expected a more polished level of hospitality. Obtaining our check was also a lengthy process. At one point, our server appeared engaged in conversation with the bartender, then walked past our table and disappeared into the kitchen for several minutes. Upon her return, I had to raise my hand to get her attention. To be fair, she was pleasant and courteous, but she wasn't particularly attentive--especially considering that we appeared to be her only active table. I had noticed similar comments about inconsistent service in previous reviews and assumed they reflected busy weekend conditions. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case during our visit. We had considered staying for dessert, but decided against making the additional time investment. Now that I've experienced Bally's Waterfront Restaurant, I don't think I'll be returning.

It has literally been over a decade since I've visited City Island. I definitely remember it…read moredifferently. That said, I do remember Sammy's Fish Box as a good spot to visit. I came with my wife and while there wasn't much going on in the town, Sammy's was the vibe we were looking for. The restaurant is huge and kitschy. You feel like it's a diner on steroids. Just look at the massive menu with items written in fine print. We saw everyone walking away with leftover bags like they just went grocery shopping so we decided to order less. We went with the Sammy's Broiled Combination and the Piri Piri shrimp appetizer sized. But before we even ordered, they dropped 3 types of bread with pickled vegetables. We are basically full better the food even arrived. Our waiter was swamped. They were definitely understaffed for a Friday afternoon unfortunately. That said, the food was good overall. We won't necessarily be back to City Island anytime soon but if you're here, Sammy's isn't a bad choice.

Very disappointed in my experience here. Definitely will not be back. Received crab legs that were…read moreold, stale and DRY. It was not fresh from the first bite. Charging $99 for 3 clusters is highway mf robbery! Came here towards the end of the night so maybe that's why. It's just not worth it, not even to come back during the day. The service relied on one old man, many times would disappear. Then when we would catch him he would somehow put water on our table and leave immediately. And we're all like wait why didn't he service us further as we didn't get to ask him for anything else we needed. City island used to be a gem. And used to be where you could come and get some good seafood but it's all sad, bland and old now. It was unacceptable to receive crabs that were not fresh.

Loved working with these guys at Dakota's. Always a spectacular time! Thank you for everything.read more

Had a fantastic chill time at Dakota's garten. They have a separate menu for the garten area, with…read moreservice starting at 4pm. Orders can be made right at the picnic tables with your phone. My order was ready shortly after I placed it, and I appreciated how easy and quick the whole thing was. I was VERY pleased with my smash burger and truffle fries. I especially enjoyed the surprise tartar sauce on the burger. I'm usually a sauce on the side kinda girl, and never have had tartar sauce on a beef burger. 10/10 recommend. However, I do also suggest noting the sauce on the menu so that there are no surprises for picky customers. Truffle fries were cooked to perfection. My table also ordered a lobster roll and wings. Everything received high marks. It was a lovely late summer hang and I would visit again!

Stopped by Randazzos yesterday for Blueclaw's. Wow, so fresh--like I was at the dock when the boat…read morearrived! Excellent quality and super friendly service. I highly recommend their fresh seafood treats! P.S. The cookbook they gave me has great recipes.

Historical seafood market w/ super fresh clams & oysters. There is a European deli next door, & you…read morecan BYO an Italian beer, & they shuck the oysters & clams for you outside, & they have a table to eat al fresco. This place is the best part of Arthur Ave, & really, the best spot in the Bronx. I come WAY out of my way to go here when I'm in the Bronx. Full love !

Love coming here for that vibe. The seafood itself it's fresh and I cannot get enough of the…read moreseasoning. They have different flavors such as garlic butter, Cajun and and option to mix all seasonings. With bigger groups the service isn't that fast however it is better with smaller groups as the food comes out quicker. The kitchen would often forget appetizers and things I ordered, and I would reorder again the second and or third round and still not receive my order. The ambiance of the restaurant is cute but enjoyable because of the music. Great chunes of course...that'll have you cracking shells and dancing in your seat at the highest regard. Shoutout to Solana for working the whole restaurant herself on a busy Sunday. She was takin orders, sitting folks at tables, bringing in drinks and checking up on everyone BY HERSELF. it was very impressive and appreciate her impeccable customer service and energetic spirit to go along with it. Even when the tall dark gentlemen came in to start his shift she was still running around getting things done and he was no where to be seen. So thank you again Solana!!

Taco Tuesday! We…read morewent here for Taco Tuesday after seeing the special posted on IG. Upon arrival the only available table for a party of 2 was directly in front of the DJ speakers so we sat at the bar. The bartender comes over and I tell her we're here for their Tuesday Happy Hour specials. As per their IG post tacos (ALL) are $2. So we ordered chicken, shrimp & steak. The bartender tells me the steak isn't included and is an additional charge. So I pull up the IG post which states differently. She's unaware of the post or special and has to run it by a manager. We ordered 6 tacos but 7 came out. I pointed out the extra taco she apologized and said we wouldn't be charged for it. Next I order the froze. The froze and the margarita were both juice like. Entirely too sweet for the froze and too much sour mix on the margarita. The tacos were mid, steak was tough & chicken wasn't seasoned. The check comes and we were charged the $2 for the steak taco, the 7th taco that I didn't order (the bartender was suppose to comp) was on the bill and froze that was suppose to be $2 as per the IG post was $13. I bring the price difference of the Froze to the bartenders attention and she states that the $2 froze is in a smaller cup than what she gave me. How would I know that? I showed her the IG post with specials upon placing my first order. Clearly if it's a Tuesday special and I'm ordering on a Tuesday that's why I'm ordering it. She said she would have to speak to a manager came back and said the manager wouldn't honor the $2 advertised price. I paid my bill and left. To make a social media post to gain patrons.... Patrons come specifically for said specials and then not honor them?! Such a waste of time and money. The service, food and drinks are subpar at best.