Jp’s City Island: Your Go-To Destination for Italian Seafood in the Bronx

A friend recommended it and I never heard of it on city island, owner John recommended dishes and it was great . Melissa beautiful server

*** 5,400th review *** My partner and I had a wonderful weekday lunch at JP's. We were some of the only people in the restaurant! We loved the water view, and they did a nice job warming up the restaurant despite the cold day. The lunch specials are a good deal, and you will definitely go home with leftovers. They certainly knock seafood out of the park, but I also had some delightful baby back ribs. Yes, the prices are higher than you might expect elsewhere, but I'm happy to pay the premium for the quality and exquisite, unique time.

JP recently had a delightful special last month. When I tell you the amount and quality of the food JP put on my plate was enough to feed 4 people. The chicken parmigiana was delicious! The fried shrimp wasn't mine but someone packed it up and when we opened the dish we did the happy dance! Sorry to my friend that never received his order of shrimp with fries! Yummy!!! Next time I will treat!

Always a good time at JPs. A great quiet spot off the beaten path on City Island. It's been a favorite for many years - the food is consistently tasty. To start that warm garlic bread is yummy - today we shared the seasoned broiled whole lobster and fried Shrimp combo - paired with yellow rice- stuffed baked potato- Caesar & Italian salads - hot green teas - all was delicious! Service was terrific

I've been to this restaurant a few years back but wanted to check it out again on a Friday night. We were welcomed by the owner who was very attentive and nice. Our waitress came to us very quickly and took our drink order. The menu has a lot of options so you may need to time to order but the food was worth every penny. I just ate the rest today.. large portion and let me tell you my drink ?!!! Was amazing baby!! I felt a little buz buz! Definitely worth the $20. I had a blue margarita and my company had a Long Island! I enjoyed it and I just want to add.. Check out a place for yourself! I've been here twice and I don't have any complaints.

Had the pleasure of visiting this place again for my birthday today. Very very great food. I must say the food was great. I tried something new today which was the fried scallops and the fried lobster tail and the fried shrimp which came with yellow rice and a salad. My partner had flounder with linguine with red sauce. The food was wonderful. The waitress was great too. The lady name is Maddie. Mr. John the owner treated us very well and took great care of us. The ambiance is always amazing. Very nice decor and wonderful music. I love to come here for the king crab legs. Those are always wonderful also. I just like the food here...I look forward to visiting JP's again. Happy eating. Last but not least the red sangria is the bomb dot com.

Okay of all the years I've done City Island I have somehow missed this Gem which was on point the staff and owner John were super attentive (in part due to my friend being a regular). The portions were more than enuff and the cocktails were nice and strong. And sadly due to great convo a couple of drinks in didn't gets pics of my seafood platter shared with my girl pal. Sonny's Broiled Combo For 2 Shrimps, flounder, scallops, baked clams, and 2 large lobster tails served with a potato (for me) and rice (for my girl) 2 salads and peas (which the menu as a whole could do without). I will definitely be going back and get pics of my food . Sidenote: Even on a rainy day the views were sweet.

Where do I begin? Let's start with the main reason for my couple of visits, the view. This is one of the few places with an outside seating area with close up water views. JP's has been around longer than some of us were even considered a thought and has a large customer following despite the prices. I'll get to the prices in a sec. When you walk in its like you're stepping back into time, as this place is stuck in a time warp. 50s music playing in the background, random oldey-type chotskies littered throughout the place. Their mantra should be, if it ain't broke don't fix it and if it is broke don't fix it. No modern day upgrades happening here. The food. Big thumbs up for their Garlic Bread. This and a cocktail just sitting outside watching the water and the crows nest is more than enough for me. Carbs + Alcohol + View for the win! But to get the Garlic Bread you have to order a main. There were no Crab Cakes on the menu, so I opted for the Fried Clam Belly app. You don't see Clam Bellies on a CI menu ever, so that seemed a decent choice, size and price wise. The bellies were a portion of 12, with a thick, tasty batter. Accompanying it was a good tasting Tartar Sauce and wedge of Lemon to cut the fat. All and all it was a satisfying app, but after several bites became redundant. Not totally disappointing but nothing to really squeal or should I say yelp about. :) The prices here are exorbitant. I balked from sticker shock, but the surrounding tables seemed on board with the prices. The orders that passed us were extremely large. Like take home and feed your family again until they're full large. I can see the appeal but can't comment on the flavors. Would I come back again? Most certainly! For the view, garlic bread, a drink and maybe 6 Clam Bellies instead of 12. Four Star Tip: Servers were swift, friendly and professional.