Tony's Pier

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!

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 7 After having a wonderful Italian lunch on Arthur Avenue with my family this past Sunday, we visited the Met Cloisters and then decided on some seafood for dinner. Whenever I'm in City Island, this cafeteria style restaurant is one of my favorite places to grab some seafood with a beautiful view of the blue waters on a sunny day. My favorite items were the freshly shucked cherrystone and littleneck clams (dozen for $15), jumbo shrimp cocktail (6 for $14), and the fried soft shell crab (5-6 small ones w/out the head). These have always been my go to items here, and remain the best Johnny's Reef has to offer. Their fried scallops (about 18 pieces for $25) are tender, but I do wish the batter was crispier. I did not enjoy the doughy fried oysters (about 15 pieces for $28) or the dry fried whiting (huge piece w/ bone for $18). Btw, neither the Manhattan or New England clam chowder ($7 each) had any clam flavor. If I stick to what I like here and order simply those items, then it would be a very satisfying meal for a reasonable price. When I want a casual seafood meal on City Island, this is still my top choice.

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Archie's Tap & Table

4.6(143 reviews)

1.1 mi•City Island

Great food and staff with an upscale vibe but not too over the top to make you uncomfortable…read more Family and welcoming feeling with a tasty menu and good drinks. Outdoor seating on a nice day.

Food is amazing! Service was great and attentive…read moreAmbiance was very relaxing since I think we came after the morning rush. Early is better to find street parking. Cozy place so get a reservation. I look forward to going back.

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City Island Lobster House

3.7(905 reviews)

1.4 mi•City Island

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.

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The Original Crab Shanty Restaurant

3.6(960 reviews)

0.8 mi•City Island

This restaurant has a lot of different food choices, particularly sea food ranging from common sea…read morefoods like fish up to things like lobster. They have amazing waiters and waitresses and make you feel welcome and appreciated. The aesthetic there is pretty nice as well, it's very clean, smells amazing, and the environment is fun and presentable. My father used to be the manager of this restaurant and I would always get special treatment and the best food possible, and I know that they try their best to give that kind of treatment to everybody. Overall, if you're ever in the Bronx area, this restaurant is one of the best local restaurants for your family or even for a date.

Had lunch here the other day…read more My clams on the half shell were fresh and briny. Good stuff. I had the Broiled Fisherman's Platter Lunch Special: Filet of Fish, Scallops, Baked Mussels, Baked Clams & Shrimp. It comes with Soup or Salad, Choice of baked Potato, French Fries, Linguine or Rice and their famous Garlic Bread. Coffee or Tea and a Dessert of the Day. All for $30.99. I had the Manhattan Clam Chowder, Linguine and a baked potato as my choices. Banana cake for dessert. Everything was good and fresh and tasty and I left stuffed. Will definitely return.

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Sammys Fish Box

3.1(1.1k reviews)

0.1 mi•City Island

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.

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The Black Whale

3.9(230 reviews)

0.6 mi•City Island

excellent food and atmospere,,,,,enjoyed by locals and visiters alike, highly recommendedread more

This has become one of my favorite spots. It is a trek up to City Island, but more than worth it!…read more I love their pan seared tuna especially with the seasonal veggies. It is always fresh and juicy. Combined with a glass of cold prosecco This last time I got the meatloaf, which was delicious. More of a Hungarian dish, which you can't get everywhere. The ambience inside and out is hip and for me nostalgic. My friend who's from Europe, couldn't get over how friendly Bronxites are! The owner and the other guests, were charming As I said there's more to New York City than Manhattan!!

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Jp's City Island

3.3(284 reviews)

1.4 mi

TLDR: Historic family restaurant gets bad rep because people forgot where they came from…read more I don't know what everyone else has a problem with. This place has been the same family friendly place for over 30years. There's decades of history here. From the moment I had the garlic bread, I was sold. The lunch specials are delicious and you'll have plenty for leftovers. I felt like the prices were fair, especially with the serving sizes. You feel like you're trying to complete one of those food challenges but the food is delicious. The service is great and the owner is a character! If you're looking for a fun experience you gotta come to JPs.

There's something about a restaurant with a quiet kitchen, absent aromas and diners on a Saturday…read morenight in a popular area that made me leery. What made me leave aside from poor service? The absolutely INSANE prices!!!! My guy and I were handed menus that were written over in pen with the most ridiculous prices ever!!!!! no words needed. We looked at each other and got up and left. If they are going out of business, they need to just throw the towel in, because overcharging people, not having professional waitstaff on hand, and the mystery of the quiet kitchen (which happened to be in the middle of the place and semi-open) was effing weird. We drove a few blocks down to another establishment and looked at the prices and knew that we were not losing our minds at JP's.

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Seafood City

3.0(393 reviews)

1.0 mi•City Island

An amazing place to get food & drinks and hang out! I've been coming here for the last five years…read morenow and honestly, he gets better and better each time! I love getting the chicken tenders and fries, mozzarella sticks, shrimp, and fries and pizza!!! The food is amazing and although they only accept cash, it is always a 10 out of 10 experience!!! Plus that view of Manhattan?!?!

As you enter you order from the menu board- I ordered the $18.00 Whiting fish and French fries…read morew/pickle (under my fries- I was looking for it lol). You get one large Whiting and a bunch of fries - no complaints. I ordered a passion daiquiris $10 - was pretty good too. In Seafood City - cash only -you order and wait for your number to be called - service was quick. The place is a ranch style atmosphere with red - school lunchroom tables inside and on the outside. They also have a variety of other food options. It's definitely a family style restaurant with reasonable prices. I would recommend this place.

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Butler's Flat

3.8(219 reviews)

3.3 mi

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Open only during the…read moreseason. Great views of the harbor. Lots of parking. Jammed on weekends. Food is perfect for sitting outside and catching the views. Clam chowder is pretty good Lobster rolls are good also. It is a clam shack with only outdoor seating. Go

It was a bit of a rating dilemma but I realize that the minor frustrations might have less impact…read moreon someone who didn't take a PATH, LIRR and once-hourly bus to get here. And to be fair, few venues provide this experience this close to NYC (ish). Crab roll isn't their top seller but it has fewer competitors than the more popular crustacean. There's a bit of lemon but mostly the delightfully briny/sweet meat takes the lead. The stuffed quahog could feel too carby if you're a seafood purist but if you're a broad-based appetizer type check it out. The lines can be daunting so try for off-peak.

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Linda T.

11 years ago

Tony's Pier Restaurant is crap. Reluctantly went back because the amazing place across the street, Johnny's, was closed for the winter and hopped Tony's would be better this time, though I was wrong. Tony's does not know how to handle lines and keep things moving. I waited in line for 30 minutes for a basket of fried shrimp and lobster, which were horrible texture, taste and greasy garbage. I also went to the raw bar and got 6 oysters and 6 clams (3 small and 3 large clams)-- WOW this was the worst thing they serve. Oysters were similar to what you get from red lobster; these large, tasteless, chewy, cheap garbage. The oysters and clams are not the "to be eaten raw" grade, If you have to chew the clams and oysters you know Tony's purchases the cheapest ingredients available. Everyone, do yourself a favor and skip this establishment and wait during the winter for Johnny's to reopen instead of visiting Tony's. read more

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3 years ago

I had a great experience at this place! The food was delicious, and the drinks were top-notch, with a nice kick to them. In comparison to similar City Island establishments, I'd say Seafood City might have slightly stronger drinks for context. The atmosphere was fantastic, both indoors and outdoors, with plenty of space to enjoy. While the prices have seen a slight increase, they're still quite reasonable for what you get. There is also Plenty of parking outside and at neighboring restaurants. The service was a highlight as well; the staff was friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend paying a visit, and I'm already looking forward to my next trip back! read more

Martin T.

10 months ago

I have be going to this restaurant for over 35 years knowing all three generations Tony (father) Tony (son) and Tony (3rd). I remember when my father a MTA bus operator who knew Tony the father used to leave us with him at the restaurant and drive on his route while we stayed and ate lunch those were the days and believe me Tony (father) did not play and he didn't spare the rod so we loved him so much for that and keeping us hard headed boys in line. RIP UNCLE TONY. read more

Christian Z.

8 years ago

Honestly the food was trash and the the people who work there are miserable. I don't know what gets these guys so mad about seafood but the guy with the mustache at the front counter needs a good beat down. Probably the last option to eat at if I were at city island, thought I'd give them a chance but definitely didn't reach expectations. Johnny's Reef across the street is 100 times better. read more

Bella L.

12 years ago

I went here with a friend recently for dinner to catch up. We had a few drinks. I was highly disappointed that drinks are not made fresh here. The pina coladas are frozen slush topped off with alcohol as well as most of the drinks. We had fried shrimp with fries. Overpriced for the quality in my opinion. I guess you don't get what you pay for. read more

Robert D.

175

7 years ago

The place was packed still they managed to take care of everyone! The shrimps and fries we're not greasy french fries were delicious & fluffy, the clams with clean drinks with nice and strong great time! read more

Heidi R.

7 years ago

I was truly disappointed they changed the recipe on the clams the fried fish and it tasted funny was not worth the money they're charging I should have just bought the fish myself so sad never again read more

Ebony M.

160

7 years ago

Love this place food never disappoint me always clean when I go drinks always Great Can't Wait To Go back :-)

Jose D.

7 years ago

Seafood Heaven!! These shrimps are the best. Eating by the water is 1 of a kind. Tonys is #1 in my eyes.

Jackie L.

3 years ago

Love the food !! Service is amazing !!! Been coming here since forever. Love this place read more

Brandon R.

11 years ago

The food I had was great service great not bad prices and had a gorgeous sunset.

Lane R.

14 years ago

Unfortunately Tony's Pier burned down on the night Sandy visited City Island

Israel V.

14 years ago

AWESOME! Best shrimp and fries in all of New York

Driesler B.

14 years ago

CLOSED - Gutted by fire during Hurricane Sandy.

Jimmy R.

124

12 years ago

the best ghetto sea food ever !

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