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Johnny's Famous Reef Restaurant

2 City Island Ave., The Bronx, NY 10464
nr. Beldon St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-885-2086 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.7 out of 10

    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Seafood
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Hours

Mar-Nov: Sun-Thu, 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Pelham Bay Park

Directions

Upon exiting subway, take Bx bus to the end of City Island.

Prices

$7-$22

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Good for Groups
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Outdoor Dining
  • View
  • Waterfront

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

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. — Sandra Nygaard

Recommended Dishes

Clam chowder, $3.50; fried lobster tails, $22; fried shrimp, $12; fried calamari, $10; frogs’ legs, $8; little neck clams on the half shell, $10

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9.7 "Highly Recommended"
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Seafood without the fuss

pesfan1 from 11432 | Posted on 4/5/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 6
Value: 8

This place is great for when you're in the mood for seafood without all the fuss of a fancy place. The food is amazing, I've been going since I was a kid with my parents. Now I go with...Read More

one of the best....

Rosemary from 01021 | Posted on 3/20/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

i go to johnnys reef as much as i can.i live in springfild Ma. but i was born in the bx. my husben and i take a trip up to new york every 2 to3 weeks just to go shopping...Read More

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