Casual Cafeteria Dining Along the Bronx Waterfront

Start with fried shrimp and a piña colada at this cash only Bronx stop at 1 City Island Avenue, where the tables look right out over the water. The kitchen covers a wide seafood spread, from raw oysters and clams to steamed crab clusters, fried flounder, and calamari, with a backup menu of burgers, wings, and BBQ for anyone skipping the fish.

The setup is casual and no frills. Grab your food, then head to the indoor or outdoor cafeteria style seating, spread across a 276 seat space with room for a quick plate or a long, lazy afternoon. Bring enough cash for the whole table before you head out to the island.

The room stays open every day from half past eleven AM to 11 PM. Aim for a sunny afternoon on the outdoor side, or save it for an evening plate of fried seafood as the day winds down.