Check Johnny's Reef Hours on City Island

For City Island seafood with waterfront picnic tables, Johnny's Reef Restaurant is at 2 City Island Ave in the Bronx. The description pairs cafeteria-style dining with indoor or outdoor picnic seating overlooking the water, plus fresh and fried seafood. Listed opening time is 11:30 AM daily; closing times vary, so check the schedule before setting out.

Address: 2 City Island Ave, Bronx, New York
Listed hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday–Saturday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM–12:30 AM Monday
Service: cafeteria style, with indoor or outdoor picnic seating
Price indicator: $$
Listed rating: 4.4 out of 5 from 9,509 reviews
Phone: (718) 885-2086

To compare the meal format, start with how you want to eat. Johnny's Reef Restaurant uses cafeteria-style dining, with diners collecting food before taking it to indoor or outdoor picnic seating overlooking the water. The description emphasizes fresh and fried seafood. Use the service format and seating to decide whether this is the kind of stop you want, then check hours before choosing a time.

If the setting drives your choice, the description pairs fresh and fried seafood with indoor or outdoor picnic seating overlooking the water. The waterfront picnic tables are central to this stop's identity, alongside its casual service style. Use the photos to compare the food-and-seating mix with your plans. Indoor and outdoor options are described, but a particular seat or view is not a promise.

Start with the listed 11:30 AM daily opening, then match your visit to the closing time for that day. Monday through Thursday closes at 10 PM, while Friday and Saturday extend to 11:30 PM. Sunday's weekly period runs past midnight to 12:30 AM Monday. These are the stored regular hours, not a same-day service guarantee; call (718) 885-2086 if timing is critical before setting out.

Where is Johnny's Reef Restaurant?
2 City Island Ave, Bronx, New York.

What kind of food does the description list?
Fresh and fried seafood.

What is the listed rating?
4.4 out of 5 from 9,509 reviews in the POI asset.

Is outdoor seating described?
Yes. The description lists indoor or outdoor picnic seating overlooking the water.

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