Johnny's Reef Restaurant

2 City Island Ave, New York 10464 USA

670 Reviews

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Fri 11:30a

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Outdoor
Seating
No Wifi

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“It ain’t glitzy, but it sure is good!”

At the tip of City Island, the seaport of the Bronx, Johnny’s Famous Reef Restaurant has drawn crowds since 1950 serving cafeteria-style boardwalk eats. Get in line for steamed or fried lobster, shrimp, clams, oysters and an assortment of fish piled on top of a mountain of fries. Landlubbers may select from burgers, hotdogs and even frogs’ legs. Once you’ve chosen, chow down outside as you watch the boats sail by on the Long Island Sound. It ain’t glitzy, but it sure is good.

Reviewed by
Jennifer O.

March 07, 2024

I don't care what anyone says, Johnny's is my go to when I go to city island. I've been to other restaurants in City Island but I always go back to Johnny's. I get the shrimps & lobster all the... Read more

Reviewed by
Brendan H.

November 11, 2023

Came here around 6 pm in November. Ordered a shrimp basket that came with fired shrimp, cole slaw, and fries. Also got a large soda. Total with a few dollars in the tip jar was $24. Food was... Read more

Reviewed by
Hajir S.

October 23, 2023

Johnny's Reef is the quintessential cash only, summer seafood spot. It just screams I want another weekend this summer, and every year I go because it's the vibe to really enjoy a view of... Read more

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