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Stopped in with a few family members (not my choice). First of all the establishment is a cash only place, they conveniently have several ATMs at the restaurant for a fee. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dinning tables. Honestly this place really seems like fast food sea food style. Personally, I just am not a fan. I ordered the New England Clam Chowder which was not the way I like it, it was very runny and watery. I had the ribs because I did not want any fried sea food. The ribs were bad, smothered in awful bbq sauce. The only thing I liked were the tostones. My girlfriend ordered the fried whiting and it had no flavor it was rather blah. I did not like this place and will not return.
The food was fried great nice and greasy just the way I like it. I ordered a fried fish platter with all the fixings. The clams the shrimp the calamari the fried fish the fries. The service was nice and quick. The food did not take long at all. You can eat inside or out side. Clean place.
The food and service at Tony's is always amazing. They are fast and efficient. The food is delicious. Prices aren't bad. There is plenty of seating. I loveeee coming by whenever I'm craving seafood!
This place has been a staple in my life for about a year now. It's a beautiful restaurant with a cafeteria style feel near the waters of City Island. Despite them selling seafood it never really smells that way, is always clean and is nicely setup. There is usually a good amount of people here even on slow days. The workers are quick and the orders are taken and delivered very quickly. My favorite thing here is for sure the DRINKS. They have the best bar, best Henny Colada in town. The food is also great and I 100% recommend you come in here at least once in your life!
I am not from around here anymore. I have been living in Southern California. I missed good seafood and my brother recommended Tony's on City Island. I had been hearing about this place for some 30+ years ago. So, as I was staying in PA for a while I decided to make the trip. The drive was 3 hours one way! So grateful the weather was nice. We arrived at 11:14am. The parking lot was empty. There's plenty g parking. Like A LOT!! When we entered there were 4 other people. I was at a loss as it was my first time. We approached the counter reading the wall menus trying to decide and instead of asking if we needed any help or had questions he told us to hurry up and order. There was no one behind me. My mother is in her 80's and I have to order smart for her. Not everything fried. That went out the window. Ordered her a Lobster, Shrimp & Fries. She was good with the shrimp. Wasn't impressed with the fries. Everything was warm. I like my food hot. I expect it to come out hot. It's FRIED -it should come out hot. Cold Cement floors which I imagine is a good thing when it's hot outside and packed inside. Lots of tables. They are all uncomfortable for larger folks. If the chairs slid back or were an inch or two farther from the tables it would work. They have an ATM on the premises. And at the prices here - you're going to need a lot of cash. They offer a full bar. I got an ICE COLD CORONA. I was happy it was ice cold. It was the only thing that came out at an appropriate temperature. I ordered a Lobster shrimp Combo - fried the coleslaw served with it was almost an insult. The tartar sauce WAS an insult. The tartar sauce was gross. Watery. Flavorless. My brother ordered the Fish Fry Combo - scallops, Trout (?) - with the fish bones still on the filets. When they sent out the wrong food - my brother went back. Almost 20 minutes later - he came back frustrated. The counter guy had not put in my order. As we paid THAT price I wanted the items. Instead of addressing THEIR mistake and getting me my food ASAP - they decided it was more important to argue in front of everyone waiting to order. It was pathetic. Unprofessional. The food was just not at peak - and we were literally the THIRD order of the day. The bathrooms could use some attention. Management should consider retraining but this is a cash cow. They won't change anything. They don't consider it broken. Overpriced / Total disappointment Checkout SEAFOOD CITY - same concept done right. It's just a few streets up. OUTRAGEOUS! Better bar offerings. Friendly employees. Good food!!
Came here with family for a quick seafood run as Johnny's is closed during the winter . My only complaint is that they changed how they make the fried shrimps which I wasn't a fan of . I ordered lobster tails and shrimps. The lobster tail was so good, well seasoned and tender , I ordered some as well as crabs to go . Was not too crowded and service was excellent . Tasted a Dusse colada which was good as well.
Here is a spot in the bronx that I have been to several times and never disappoints. Tony's pier. Located all the way in the back of city island on the right-hand side. I came here with friends on this rainy gloomy day, so it was not packed with people. That might be different in the warmer weather seasons. Tony's pier. I usually get the fried combination platter even tho I can't finish it. It comes with whiting, flounder, calamari, shrimp, scallop, and clams. The place looks great now and has a lot of seating.Service goes pretty smoothly. I recommend giving tips to the bar host. Your drinks will be stronger each time, lol.
My uncle and I visited this restaurant for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere, specifically outside seating area is very scenic and has great views! The only part that was quite unexpected was the very long line and wait time. We waited in line to order our food for about 45 minutes! Once we finally got to order, we received our food quickly but the wait time was ridiculous. We ordered the fried lobster tails with shrimp and fries. We both enjoyed our meals. It could have used a little more seasoning but it was good. I would have given it 4 stars but it gets 3 stars because of the ridiculous long wait time to order.
I've been going to this restaurant since I was a little girl. I would feed the seagulls (b/c it is at the end of city island where the water & rocks are) French fries. My go tos are the shrimp dinner(consists of fried shrimps, steak fries, & coleslaw) or fried lobster tail. Their tartar sauce & coleslaw slaw are the best I ever tasted. You can tell their both homemade! Staff isn't very friendly but they have fast service! Most items are fried & it is mad fresh when you order. They fry it by order so food isn't just sitting there. Drinks are ok they have fallen off on that. I always order a henny colada.The atmosphere is nice outside bc you can sit by the water. However, inside is cafeteria like.
I wish I could give this place higher than 3 stars but unfortunately it lacks in some areas. I have been coming here for a couple of years now and their food continues to be very consistent in flavor but they haven't remodeled or invested any money in trying to make the place itself look better. The bathrooms are usually not that clean, the dining area is pretty simple with plastic red benches which are not the most comfortable. The outside seating area is usually not that clean either. Their frozen piña coladas are very good, they are generous with the amount of liquor they put in. My favorite thing to order is their fried lobster tails that comes with 4 tails and French fries and right now is costing $40. Their baked clams are also delicious; the breading is very flavorful. Their oyster bar is a hit or miss; some days are better than others. Their French fries are not good; they lack a lot of flavor. The line is usually pretty long since it is a very popular spot in city Island so you can see yourself waiting maybe 20 minutes on the line and other 10-15 minutes for the food. They do have a large parking lot so parking is never an issue.
CASH ONLY! FRIED SEAFOOD EVERYTHING. so quick tip don't stop at the first counter keep walking read all the signs. I didn't do this and missed the entire broiled seafood menu (sad face) they should have like the same menu all over the wall but that's my only criticism. They give an abundant amount of seafood. My family and I tried calamari, lobster, shrimp, fish, (both fried combos) we order the garlic cheese bread and piña coladas. Everything was super tasty. The staff is friendly. Everything comes with french fries and little salad. The lobster was a little tough we would probably try it broiled next time. The oysters were BOMB. I can't wait to go back. We went before the afternoon rush and there was nearly no one there at about 2pm on a Wednesday. Highly recommend. read more
9 years ago
Go! Great seafood spot by the water on City Island, Bronx, NY. Delicious, fresh and unpretentious. seafood options either broiled or fried. If you can't decide or you want both, go to the line marked broiled because they can take orders for both. The fried side only takes orders for fried dishes only. The batter on the fried shrimp was flavorful and crispy. The tartar sauce made my mouth sing . I also enjoyed the broiled crab legs which were apparently marinated and seasoned with some kind of garlic butter sauce. Washed it all down with a frozen margarita. Only downside - CASH ONLY. They do have ATMs on site of course.. A real highlight to our trip to New York City and the Bronx read more
9 years ago
Always great food. Cash only. Don't like the separate lines for different foods and for liquor. Always a crowd. Worth it all. read more
6 years ago
Today I arrived at Tony's about 2pm. I used to come here with my late father and wanted to remember those days. I ordered my food. The gentlemen that take the orders are very pleasant. I proceeded to walk towards the back to Rene er where my Dad sat and then I can back to the front to wait for my order. It was taking a bit longer so I proceeded to walk towards the back and before I can get to the double doors, I hear a man yelling, "lady, lady!" There were other people there I assumed he was talking to someone else. I turn around and I ask if he was talking to me, he proceeds to walk away from me and cursing at me in Spanish. I look and I see he has a security jacket on and he sits down at this table and ignores me. He sees people coming so he takes their temperature but is cursing at me under his breath. I'm not one to argue with ignorance but I kept on asking him to watch his mouth and if he wasn't sitting there when I walked to the back that he can't act like he was doing his job. I went to the guys that take the order and complained, they said they would speak with the manager. The security guard never apologized fir his foul language. I just want to say this. Be careful who you talk to and curse out because one day there will be a shoot out because this man has no social skills. Fire him and get someone who wants to work. read more
9 years ago
Been to Johnnys. A little cleaner here for the same type of fast food, more indoor seating. More non fried options for the woman. Expect the same long lines. Everything comes with fries, so that is a bit of overload. I took all the leftovers home and made hash for breakfast the next day, chopped up the fries. read more
7 years ago
ALWAYS LOVE GOING TO TONYS AND TONYS ONLY.love the lobster combo raw clams ,oysters but most of all the pina coladas read more
9 years ago
Besides having the best fried seafood in NYC they've also got the best Pina Colada's you'll find. These frozen drinks with Rum are from the heavens. The place has indoor and outdoor seating and the crowd is always great. I always have the fried lobster, yes fried lobster and the fried shrimp combo and a side order of "tostones" (fried plantains) it's enough to feed two. I've been coming to Tony's for over 25 years and it's always been the Best Place in NYC to have fried seafood. read more
One of the few fairly priced places to get sea food on city island. Not formal in any sense but the food isn't bad at all. Tried a clam chowder which was good and very reasonably priced. Also, the view at the outside tables is a nice touch. read more
11 years ago
Soooo every time I go to city island I'm torn between Johnny's or Tony's pier, today I decided on Tony's. I love the broiled seafood here. The shrimp, lobster tails even the fish, but If I'm going fried I prefer Johnny's. Tony's on Friday, Saturdays and Sunday's are pretty packed, the lines are usually very long but they move pretty quick. There are two lines, one for broiled food and the other for fried. They also have an arcade area for the kids and a full bar that serves good drinks at a decent price. The outside deck is nice as you can enjoy your food and drinks while taking in the view of the Long Island sound on a nice summer day/night. Oh and they only accept cash...but they do have an ATM ... read more
I know what you're thinking: "oh cool! A bunch of friend seafood and OH! Corn on the cob! Salad! You can't possibly mess that up!" WRONG. This place is one word: appalling. I thought City Island was good for its seafood... absolutely not the case at this joint. The corn on the cob was MUSH. I'm not even joking, it tasted like it had been soaked in boiling water overnight. I couldn't take more than two bites because it didn't even taste like corn anymore!! Also it came dripping in a soup of butter! BARF. And the little side salad... I think the dressing they heave on top is thousand island? Tasted like a thousand island dressing from a thousand miles away from earth. Check out the photo I posted of the fried fish, which my boyfriend ordered. According to him, it was extremely tasteless and just tasted like fried crap. He hardly could finish even one piece. The worst part about all this? Our total for a corn on the cob and fried fish.... almost $20. Oh, not to mention this place is so disorganized and you need to order specific things in specific locations. GRRRRRR. DO NOT COME HERE. This place is neither cute nor fun. Nor delicious. read more
11 years ago
I have been coming to this resturant since i was a child. So i had to take my young nephew and my nieces here. Ever since the remodel i have felt a saddended that they didnt try to retain some of the old look but things must go on. The food is still as good as it ever was. The prices are always decent compared to some of the other resturants up the road. And you can always count on a seagull trying to taste how good your food really is. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
Food is decent, the fried shrimp and steak fries are good. The bakes clams were meaty but the stuffing lacked flavor, it tasted greasy. The drinks are good though read more
6 years ago
Was invited here with family. The long ride from Manhattan to Harlem across the Harlem Bridge and over Hutchinson River into the Bronx. Would of thought this was a ride worth traveling to this Uptown borough. Sadly enough when you wait in line for ordering outside and to then a table, you think this is the best place ever for seafood. Drive was almost like going to see the President of the Bronx White House, secluded behind parks and beach until you get to this island called 1 City Island, where there is nothing but water after this place. Sounds like something out of a movie. So we get ordering Whiting w/fries and added corn on the cob and Flounder w/fries and added garlic pasta. OMG, is it New Yorkers or is it just this place, but no seasoning at all on the fish, fries, corn, or garlic pasta, it was tasteless. Only thing helped me eating was the hot sauce, which was watered down too. Seems like they try to conserve as much as needed for the day. Just saying, down south BBQ, and fish places you can taste the seasoning all the way in your food. Maybe that's what they are use to here, but food prices are too freaking high here to add salt and pepper on your meal. Those other review of folks never had New Orleans Style or Cajun food, cause if they did, they would feel like me. Jailhouse food at least have some taste. Also better off with a regular drink with meal. ALCOHOL too over priced. Daiquiri like 8.00 something, and Pina Colada with Henny was like 15.00. Not to mention... YOU MUST SIT, under the covered to prevent though pesty seagulls birds from laying a turd on you or your food. Seats are limited under covered seating on a busy day. Non-covered seating are dirty due to birds, and they will eat your food in a heartbeat. No seating inside due to Covid. Will not recommend this place at all. I would try other spots, maybe in New York. read more
6 years ago
9 years ago
Divey hangout by the water but always a nice place to have clams and a beer. Nice for fried shrimp too! Most food here is fried, that's their specialty but they do make other things. Nice for relaxing by the water on a beautiful day, just avoid the weekends after 5 pm the island get packed and traffic is horrible. read more
In a visit to NYC we had to make the pilgraage to city island. Ranted & raved about it, to the kids to Tony's as johnny's had no parking. Everyone got fried shrimp, except my daughter's friend who got broiled shrimp and me who got fried scallops. Let me start by saying this place IMHO isn't like pre-fire (around time of hurricane sandy). It's organized chaos!! There's a line for broiled food & a line for fried. You'll see bunches of people standing around, but they're waiting to pickup their orders. The broiled line moves dreadfully slow as they don't take more orders until they deliver so many, so be prepared to wait for the "healthier" option. The fried shrimp were a crowd pleaser as were the broiled, well flavored. The scallops, well let me say this, I ate them because I paid good $ for them but I'd have been happier with a fish filet sandwich from McD's No Bueno!! read more
12 years ago
Tony's is a very old and well established seafood spot at the end of city island. Although historically they havn't been able to compete with their rival johnies across they street they are a great alternative since johnies is closed during the winter. They've renovated the place since the old one burnt down and the new place is very spacious and clean with a bar and outside seating. Plenty of parking as well. Side note * they're drinks are through the roof expensive. 12 dollars for a henny colada out of a small clear plastic cup. read more
Not really a romantic date spot. Order at the counter pay before you dine, noisy, crowded bustling city island restaurant. Can dine in theres plenty of picnic styled tables. Fried lobster, porgie and fried shrimp were amazing. Perfectly cooked and the tarter sauce was the best I've had at any restaurant. I know it's essentially mayo and relish but good tarter sauce is good tarter sauce. My aunt had the whiting she loved it. Service isn't the best. Grouchy, impatient probably overworked middle aged man took our order. He was annoyed with all my questions and us asking about substitutions which he didn't mind charging for. Nothing special about the fries or tostones. The mojo de ajo served with the tostones was good. Overall I would go again, I'd take the food to go though. read more
6 years ago
4 years ago
As a kid growing up in NYC, I enjoyed many summer nights on City Island. Tony's was the spot to go to enjoy seafood, adult beverages and a amazing view. It has been many years since I was able to visit City Island until this past weekend. I can honestly say not much has changed. The food is decent, not the greatest and not the worse. The portions are pretty good for the price. The fried foods could stand to be seasoned better. What I remembered from when I was a kid, was the fried seafood was well seasoned and fresh. This past weekend, the food did taste fresh but the seasoning was none existing. The corn meal used to fry the fish, had little to no seasoning. The fish was fried to perfection but I had to rely on hot sauce to provide seasoning. I also ordered a 1/2 dozen of the raw oysters on a half shell. They were fresh and tasted pretty good. I wish they would have had some horse radish and saltine crackers. The one negative that I would point out is that they still don't accept credit or debit cards, cash only for payment but they do have ATMs onsite. Although it wasn't summer when I revisited, I still think that this is a Great place to visit during the hot summer nights in NYC. read more
6 years ago
7 years ago
Another fantastic visit at Tony's Pier- $17 for 9 shrimp and fries seems excessive to some but to me it's just fine...the shrimp are actually plump and seasoned with a great crunchy crust. The fries have great taste. I'm also thankful for the white tent that keeps us shaded and protected from the seagull experience next door. This is my poor mans spot at City Island. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
My friends wanted to enlighten me with magical fried shrimp and henny coladas so we went though and through the long (and only) road til we saw the water and turned right at Tony's. Plenty of parking spots and an outdoor seating area WITH a cover so we can be thankful for the shade and seagull-less dining experience. You get in different lines WITH CASH (there is an ATM machine) for different purpose - cashier #1 for fried stuff, cashier #2 for broiled stuff (i think but it was closed anyway so everybody was crowding at #1), oyster bar for your clams and oysters, and drinks (on the other side of oyster line) for your henny colada and other drinks. You pay separately at different lines. While in line, you think about, "wow this is kind of expensive but I guess it's gonna be worth it?". Fried shrimp is $17 - but it is super juicy and crunchy and fabulous with that white sauce. It also comes with a bed of fries and a hidden container of coleslaw. 1/2 dozen oyster is $7 (or $8) and they shank it right then and there and you get a plate of gigantic (and fresh) oysters. I'm not sure how much the henny is but you get a small cup of pina colada with a shot (or two idk) of henny on top. You should definitely get the fried shrimp and the oysters! The fried shrimp itself is plenty of food, but get the oysters because you're by the water and it is only appropriate. My friend got fried snow crabs and he found it ok. But we are aiming for best of the best to milk this experience so get the shrimp. As I sat there crunching on my shrimp, I saw to my side the poor people of the restaurant next door (can't remember the name), eating under the scoring how heat and breathing in the seagull-feather air and found myself grateful for Tony's and its plentiful seating, parking, and clean bathroom. read more
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Great seafood combo w/ nice views of the water at the end of the Island. It was a pretty relaxing atmosphere overall. read more
7 years ago
My family and I have been going here for over 25 years it has become a family tradition, lovely kid friendly enjoy our door or in door seating plenty of parking space affordable prices perfect for big groups read more
5 years ago
15 years ago
An inexpensive way to have fish and chips. Remains open year long in contrast to Johnny's. Better ambiance than Johnny's as well. $20 goes a long way, excellent for the budget conscientious. Come in earlier in the day to avoid massive crowds. read more
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Bronx, NY 10464
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