Kerbside pickup
Yes
Js On The Bay in Staten Island
Categories
Location on the map
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Counter service
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 718-720-0922
Site: https://jsonthebaysiny.com/
Site: https://jsonthebaysiny.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–10PM
- Wednesday:10AM–10PM
- Thursday:10AM–10PM
- Friday:10AM–11PM
- Saturday:10AM–11PM
- Sunday:10AM–8PM
Comments (199)
Ive heard people raving about Jays and how is decorated since they reopened. Well....The decor is modern and elegant . The menu for breakfast changed to a variety of different egg concoctions that did not attract my palate. So I decided to go with regular breakfast, two eggs oe, home fries, and bacon. I was told they dont do those kind of breakfast but for this time they would. Huh ? That was a lot easier to make than what they had on the menu .... Please dont do me no favors 😒Thanks Jay but no thanks....I got up and left...Colonnade diner, here i go ...😋I stand corrected .You mustve taught your employees that same business 101 class you wasted your money on. (don,t worry, I wont bill you for it ). 👌And that is exactly why I rated you with a 1 starGood luck pal...
We got to J’s a little early and the two ladies that opened this morning were SO kind. One offered for us to sit while she opened and the other offered to have us sit in the back and she would bring us coffee. It was a great start to our trip. The food was fabulous and filling and fine coffee was amazing and hot!
Best place in staten island for brunch the service was beyond expectation place is clean great ambience and the food is great we had the blueberry lemon French toast I felt like I was in Manhattan overpriced restaurant . We also had the mozzarella sticks with a vodka sauce and the best are their mimosa . But I can tell you the service was amazing all staff very friendly . Definitely will be my place ❤️
OMG!!! Love the new look, we came to celebrate my son passing his drivers test. I mean I’ve always loved Js but I came in to be wow’d by the new look (love love love)! The staff was great and attentive even if we were the last people to come in for the night. We were pleasantly surprised with just about everything the calamari, huge home made mozzarella sticks and lobster Mac was great. We ordered the chocolate Zeppolis and they were a bit mushie in the middle but super tasty. Even the coffee was great in big generous cups. Although I’ll miss the 50s diner look, I do enjoy the modern comfort feeling.Overall, great job and best of luck! We will be back for lunch soon !Ps I’ll take better pictures for next time!Thank you Js on the bay !!
Awesome 80’s type place!Clean and great vibeGreat service a lot of tons of food options.Me and my coworkers enjoyed the experience.The caramel fries were the bomb!!!Prices are good tooDefinitely recommend coming here although just beware that its not a huge place,Max 4 people seating at a time.
It was our first visit Js, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Lisa had the short rib and I had the chicken cor don blu....both were deeeelicious. Truely outstanding.As much as we enjoyed the meal,That is also how much we enjoyed the conversation with Joe the chef owner and Kaitlyn our server. We highly recommendJs on the Bay.P.S. the banana bread pudding (cake) with bruleed bananasawesome Thank you both, Rob and Lisa Dorso.
Service is great, very friendly staff. I would normally eat here twice a month, and maybe Id get a meal to go once in a while. But the menu is too complicated now. Also they dont offer basic, go to breakfast options anymore.
Review update! 4 to 5 stars! Best burger I have had in New York! And if possible ask for George to be your server! So polite and amazing! Place has completely been re done and looks great. Tight space but works.
Culinary Experience on all aspects well worth the frequency of all the pretty foods looks too amazing to eat ,but I indulged and take home what I cant finish because I order different things that you just cant get anywhere else in this area at all. Caitlin is the manager and managing well ....get here before you cant get a seat !!! Tommy K
Ordered around three weeks ago. Great breakfast, really poor lunch and dinner. Everythings made fresh; however, I wouldnt recommend the burger or parm fries from here.2/5 (3/5 if you disregard below) because the restaurant did not follow the special request(s) that were done purposely due to allergy reasons (i.e., asked them to remove tomatoes).Ill probably give them another chance next month.Edit: Uh, very concerning response from the owner implying Im lying about being allergic to tomatoes. Theres a reason why I included it in the view -- I didnt make it a big deal because Im smart enough not to consume a portion with tomatoes and I figured it was on Doordashs end that you didnt receive the note.Read additional replies from folks here. While some reviews are straight up ridiculous, whoevers in charge of responding to reviews need to be humbler as its seriously embarrassing.
J’s on the bay is DOPE. George was such a blast, every time he came to the table, it was an absolute pleasure! We got the basics, a Caesar sale and a burger, medium/rare. Food was awesome, looking forward to trying more of the menu!!!! FINGERS CROSSED FOR THAT LIQUOR LICENSE!!!
It’s pretty good. Has new takes on different flavor combinations. A bit on the pricey side though. But portions were big.
Been a J’s customer for over 3 years. The only time I’m disappointed is when I go for a specific specials menu dish and theyre already sold out of it. But then again, I’ve never been unsatisfied with my backup plan. Chef Joe is pure talent, the place is like a perfect blend of that retro 50’s diner theme but the cuisine is gourmet, top notch and always a treat. Love ❤️ J’s. Don’t miss out! #EATATJS !
What a GREAT Restaurant. Everything was delicious and the wait staff was fabulous. Can’t wait for our next visit. Definitely a Gem!
The service was excellent. Very friendly, attentive waitress. The turkey club was delicious! Prices were reasonable. Js is a nice neighborhood restaurant. I recommend Js to my family and friends. They deliver too!
Its great, but also different. Youll be trying things you never tried before. Check out the outdoor heated dining. Looking forward to the new renovations and new menu.
If you have not eaten at J’s on the Bay then you do NOT know what you are missing! The owner, Chef Joe Salimeni, is a food genius! He put together a 5 star feast for us to enjoy. Lester rocked it out all night at the pizza oven. One after another - focaccias along with four of their most popular brick oven pizzas - de-li-cious!!!From the apps (the Short Rib Egg Rolls were my fav) to the entrees (J’s Famous Chicken and Waffles for the win!) - THIS PLACE IS IT!And don’t forget to save room for dessert! Milkshakes, Banana Bread Parfait and Pumpkin Egg Rolls. Joe’s dessert game is strong!Thanks J’s on the Bay! Everything was beyond expectations. We will be back again soon!
I gave these clowns TWO chances and they failed both times! The first time I ordered, my turkey bacon was UNDONE and luke warm. It tasted like it was microwaved vs grilled. That particular time they charged me $22 for 2 sandwiches, one bagel, and 2 can sodas. I called and they offered me a restaurant credit of $14.50 for the sandwiches that were disgusting; however, the rest was unaccounted for (still dont understand why it cost $22 for a $14 order).Then the driver arrived begging for a tip, and his car reeking of pure cigarette smoke!! The smell was so potent.(I think he was smoking while delivering the food with the windows completely closed.) Extremely unprofessional. Anyway, I decided to order from them again, and I received, as you can clearly see, BURNT turkey bacon. I told them well done not burnt. And to put the icing on the cake, it took them over an hour to deliver BOTH times, and Im only 15min away in the car.... Please do not order from these careless, disgusting people.SN: I have a feeling the grill man intently burnt my bacon this time, because last time I complained about how undone it was. I am literally appalled by their behavior.
Had breakfast here. Amazing food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. Pictured are the “J’s Hungry Man” and “2 Eggs w/ Meat”. Both were really good and came out quickly. Might be a regular spot from now on!
We ordered their stunning brunch for Christmas morning. Everything was beautifully prepared. The presentation was first class. Fresh fruit, egg bites and chicken and waffles. Our family was delighted.Thanks again
It looks like a little diner from the 50s retro. The breakfast and lunch are great, and staff is very helpful. Prices are reasonable. They serve different specials weekly the only drawback here it’s a small restaurant and you might have to wait on line outside but it’s worth it.
Oh I loved Js on the Bay... they are not just a great breakfast anymore... great for lunch or dinner. The menu contains something for everyone.
This place is great for the most part. There are 2 waitresses that know what they’re doing the others not so much which makes the place inconsistent unfortunately. The food is delicious but some items are too eclectic but I appreciate the fresh ideas for the neighborhood.Overall I would recommend this place lookingForward to the new revealUpdate: example the specialty coffee etc are made differently by different staff and some waitresses aren’t as attentive ( even if it’s slow) you can just tell who enjoys being there and who doesn’t
Went here with a couple of friends for the first time. Everything was great! Definitely looking to return again and try other menu items.
Havent been in 4 years just saying place looks amazing everything was deliciousEven the girls went down the block for the new york posts amazing hope to be back very soon best of luck
Stopping through and found this GEM!! The dish that we had was beyond amazing in flavor!! We came through the area a few time a year and will stop back here again and again.
Love the service and the food! They are always so kind and the burgers are so delicious this place is a 10/10 definitely recommend!
My favorite restaurant to order from. I love the bacon, egg and cheese on croissant. Their shakes are awesome. I also love the open face Roast beef with onions and gravy for lunch. Everything comes hot. I moved further away from them and the food still arrives so fresh. And shakes always quite cold, with the fluff perfect. I love Cannolu and Fruity Pebbles, There are Malteds I would love to try, plus the chicken and waffles
This place is a gem. Great specials, atmosphere, cook, drinks, literally everything about it I love. The soup I had was made right in front of me in a sauce pan. Also that demi glaze was to die for.
Brunch, eggs Benedict on crab cakes, Mia mosa. So freaking good
If youre in the area definitely stop in, outdoor seating in the rear was a bonus on a beautiful day. Margherita Pizza was really good. Bacon cheese burger was juicy n tasty, served with parmesan fries.
Delish !!!Planning on going back.We met the owner. Stapleton needs a place like that.Very nice n Handsome.Sorry not sure of his name.Nice ambience.Soup fantastic. And you tell the pizza dude Lester what u want n he makes deliciousness.
Unimposing tiny diner on Staten Island. Inside you find a friendly atmosphere with a nice selection of great tasting food, unexpected in this local. The Chicken on a waffle was special good.
Treated myself! Little Diner in my hood with a 1950s feel really surprised me. I previously thought it was only a good breakfast place. Chef has credentials from the French Culinary Institute on the wall. They now serve lunch and dinner (busy lunch crowd) and are considering an outdoor patio or possibly a rooftop lounge. They are asking for patrons to vote online. My vote is for the pizza oven, but my friends say we need an open air view spot for a brunch place to fight the weekend hangover. Lol. I rate these guys an 8 out of 10 so far. Ill come back for dinner one day 😎 Btw, great service with a smile and super generius portions. This was a half wrap with a small side salad. Nothing half or small here. Just delicious and generous!! Grilled chicken sauteed mushrooms cherry tomatoes wilted baby spinach melted swiss and J’s Signature Truffle Honey Reduction.
The caramel peach pecan French toast special was delicious! We should have split the plate though because portions are huge.
Old school style diner with great breakfast. Heads up though: Its a small place and there is no AC. Service is great and attentive and food is really tasty.
I have ordered here plenty of times and I would highly recommend. Their food has always been well made (tastes great) and presented. I love their coffee as well! I have also ordered multiple times during this pandemic (even during the peak), and honestly they were great throughout which is praiseworthy because I have had a few slip ups with some other spots due to everything that has been going on, but Js was as usual really great.
I did not get to see the interior due to the fact that they delivered directly to my car. The guy who brought my food was very pleasant. The food itself was delicious in every way. Among the decent amount of food that I ordered, I also ordered a roast beef sandwich. I felt it was a little skimpy, although delicious and the bread was very good as well.
The food is amazing and the staff is friendly. Recommend the Nutella croissant.
Really great food here and always something different to try. This place give really nice portions too.
We had a great family breakfast there today, as we were 6 people. The food is so delicious and with quite a selection! The service is also great as our food and coffee both arrived nice and hot. We loved the 50s decor. The staff was friendly and made you feel welcome. They have definitely made regulars of us.
The food here is soo delicious.. but this pizza is sooo good
Ive been ordering breakfast from this location for over 2 years. They have improved their menu and they are pretty consistent compared to other diners around the area. I am not sure about lunch or dinner as I never ordered anything else expect breakfast. Staff is also friendly which is a big plus. Will continue to support this business.
Good food good service. Go there now. Stop reading and eat! Now!
Just visited for the first time. Just to start out the portion sizes were great really got your moneys worth and everything came out cooked great. The icing on the top was our server Sammie however. She gave us some great opinions on selections, never made us feel pressured and always left us with a smile. Ill definitely be back and be sure to bring more friends next time.
Gourmet food in cozy setting. Friendly service.
Incredible food, great take-out service. My husband and I ordered the morning of our anniversary for take-out that night & we were not disappointed! The food was ready on time, everything was incredible, and the employee who brought our food out wished us a happy anniversary. Even our shakes made it home in great condition. Thank you!
Excellent place! Great food and good prices. Great atmosphere. I was there yesterday with a friend and we ate on the patio and had the best waiter (Im so sorry I cant remember his name. I THINK it was George... 😟). He attended to our needs without hovering and was very friendly. The pizza guy - Im so bad with names - was also very nice (and handsome too!). They made you feel like you were hanging out at a friends instead of at a restaurant.I had the great white personal pizza. It was so very good and filling. I could only eat 2 slices of it. My friend had the meatloaf with garlic fries. Two thick slices of meat arranged really pretty with fries thick as gherkins!When we were done, they didnt rush us out and when we did leave, our waiter shook our hands and the rest of the staff wished us well.Great experience!
I never write reviews, but this deserved one.We ordered food over the phone for delivery and told them that we would be paying by credit card and tried to pay over the phone however, they told us that we couldnt pay over the phone and had to pay with the machine when the food was delivered. At no point during this process did the woman on the phone mention that there is a credit service charge. I asked if they could provide sugar free syrup with my pancakes, and somehow, as a breakfast joint, they didnt have any. We were also told it would be here in 45 minutes, it came after an hour. John came with the food, the credit card machine didnt work, then spent 20 minutes trying to get it to work, at which point he was trying to charge us twice for a credit card up-charge that I happened to notice. At this point I tried to get the manager on the phone, J, who was not willing to take the phone. I was told that the delivery driver would have to drive back with the food to get the new machine, mind you, there were eggs and pancakes in the order, which were ruined by this point. All said and done, they couldnt charge us due to the machine, the manager didnt want to resolve the issue, the lady on the phone, Carie, didnt want to take the credit card over the phone up until the very end, after 20 minutes had passed by. They ended up taking the food back, after 1.5-2 hours we have no food and a ruined Saturday morning. This is horrible, horrible business and service. At the very minimum, the manager should have the decency to talk to us. 2nd time trying this place and both experiences were poor and not to mention ridiculously expensive. I would never go back again!
I’m typing up this review as I sit at the restaurant itself ! This is my first time at J’s on the bay and it was an awesome experience! My fiancé and I decided to check out the food here and let me tell you!!!! The food was so delicious. We both got J’s steakhouse burger. He got regular fries but I got sweet potato fries. It came with a pickle. We got got Diet Coke and a milk shake. I got the Oreo milkshake and he got the fruity pebbles milkshake. It really tasted like the cereal so good! The Oreo is so so so delicious. The presentation was amazing. The set up of the restaurant is very nice. It’s basically a diner but very up to date. The staff has great energy. We are definitely coming back again!!!
Elevated diner food with a contemporary twist. Cozy old fashioned diner vibe! Summer outdoor patio and soon serving liquor!
Awesome retro-looking diner with an array of classic and new food options! Also great shakes!
I dont like writing a bad review unless Im completely upset. I have been ordering from js on the bay for many years now. Ill alternate between Jerrys and J on the bay. I dont have any other diner breakfast options. Today hubby asked me to order his breakfast 2nd or 3rd breakfast straight in a row. About $75 in breakfast. The order took long to come. Hubby ate his food he was starving. He did leave me a small portion. When I say Im completely uncomfortable with the taste of home fries. Absolutely disgusting and old. No way potatoes should ever taste this way. Im saving the rest just in case...today I will have no option but perks and thats a $15 cab ride. Never again
Scroll past all the good reviews and youll see their true colors! They do not care about the quality of food, they care about your money. Theyre very overpriced for sub par food and poor customer service. Go to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery on Hyland Blvd. They use Door dash, Ubereats Grubhub, ect. And their food is reasonably priced and delicious every time. The delivery driver at this restaurant is straight from a trailer park... Always smells like cigarettes when he delivers food, asking for tips (although he didnt earn one) and overall nauseating. Youve been warned.
Amazing food coupled with 50s old diner atmosphere. A true rare find in the world of polished and overpriced dining. Js steak burger enough for two tasted amazing. Walnut salad very well balanced and the portion is large. Can’t wait to come back and enjoy this place again.
Chicken and waffles I think are the best on the Island but I tried this fried burger real good too.
Reminded me of my younger days, very nostalgic. Food and drinks were yummy. Cant wait to return.
Js is very close to where I live. I have picked up, had food delivered and eaten in. Each experience, whether it was for breakfast or lunch, has been great. The staff is always friendly and the food is very good. If youre looking for something different but still delicious for breakfast, this is your spot. The burgers and sandwiches are also great during lunch time!
Ok, so me and my husband went there for breakfast twice at 7:30 am and they were open and lively. If you want new AMERICAN breakfast in a classy AMERICAN setting in Staten Island, search no longer. You will find it in Js. I havent tried it yet, but they have root beer floats, and this is the next thing on my to do list in Js. Food was delicious and the waitress a very nice and attentive person. Since this was our first time there, she make couple of suggestions and we tried their almond French toast, which was heavenly. And if you have little kids or just like Captain Crunch cereal, they have yummy Captain Crunch pancakes and they are huge!!!!! Their chef constantly explores. Their summer menu looked so good, I literally wanted to try everything. Its a small but very homey diner with a very friendly staff and customers!!!! I recommend
My burger was tasty, would recommend.
Food was delicious and the staff was very courteous.
It exceeded my expectations. It was my first time going and I thought it was going to be like a regular diner but obviously newer. It was better. Walked in and you get the Johnny Rockets feel then you walk to the back where the outdoor seating is and its very welcoming. Definitely going back and the food was good. I dont like meatloaf made outside but I took a chance and it was amazing with their pesto crusted potatoes
Always go for breakfast and never had a complaint. The food is always on point and service is great. Definitely my go-to over a diner. Ive only tried the lunch/dinner menu via delivery order twice, and it was just as good.
I had the Quinoa salad with the Asian Steak. The salad is a cold salad and its flavoring worked well with the warm teriyaki style steak. It really complimented each other. The service was friendly but a little slow. It was lunchtime on a Sunday so it was expected.
Js on the Bay is a small, retro-1950s restaurant that serves delicious, fresh, imaginative food that changes with the seasons. In the fall and winter they offer squash and pumpkin-based soups and desserts and in the spring, fresh vegetable and fruit-based dishes and desserts. Everything is made fresh from scratch. They also have delicious meat and grilled dishes and change their menu weekly. We have never been disappointed by the food or service. Street parking is tight and the restaurant is small, but worth the trip. They open early for breakfast (7am) and are popular for lunch - but they close at 8pm every evening, so if you want dinner youll need to get there by 6pm. They also offer off-site catering. I highly recommend Js on the Bay.
Ok, yet again I forgot to take pics. Was a family outting so wasnt thinking about reviews. But.. ordered the Js Bacon and Egg (with the fried spinach). Really good! I recommend. Coffee could have been a bit stronger, but not every pot fills the same way, eh. Will def go back and maybe at night, to try their dinner menu too.
During this hard time I am very skeptical on who to order from, I took a shot with this place and it was amazing. The quality of food is awesome . The delivery man was very nice and everything was delicious.I ordered silver dollar pancakes with bacon , BLT with the parm fries , BEC, and Cheese burger deluxe.I definitely recommend this place!
Great chicken and waffles! Well worth the stop.
One of the worst delivery experiences Ive had. Tried to order two burgers and fries and not only were the orders wrong - I didnt receive tons I paid for - the good also arrived cold thirty minutes after it was supposed to. Id like to believe that the food is better in the restaurant but just based on how awful the cold, incomplete and overpriced burger was Im never going to give them that chance. At least the milkshake was fine.
Had chicken and waffles. The tenders were burnt(couldn’t even cut with plastic knife),waffle was nothing special. The person i had breakfast with had french toast that tasted just like bread. Home fries were good.
Man this place is a 💎! So glad we chose to go there, 5 people ordered five different items from the menu and everyone was happy with their food! Staff is really friendly and the food is amazing. Will need to go back one more time.
Omg! Im addicted to this place, I came here for the first time about a month ago and go at least every other week. The food is delicious, havent been let down. The staff is friendly and attentive. I look forward to the Specials because they are unique. My all time favorite are the sweet potato fries. Keep up the Great work!
Friendly,quick service and GOOD FOOD!! All staff were wearing their masks!! I like JS ON THE BAY!! Im going tell my friends that this is the BEST place to order their food id their hungry!!Next time I go there Im gonna try the ROOT BEER FLOAT!!
Great menu selection. We had breakfast dishes early on a Sunday. Everything was great and the service was excellent, very attentive. Nice decor, like an old fashioned soda fountain type place Id go to as a kid back in Brooklyn. Highly recommend.
This place is awesome. I am vegan but theres tons of options. I had Some toast, avocado and tater tots. Great service, service was on point. We sat outside in the patio area. Lester was an awesome soul who was truly so kind to us along with all the other servers. I give this place 5 stars!! #Namaste
It was excellent! Great food, great service! We were visiting NYC for a few days and decided to eat in Staten Island after a ferry ride. Very small place, but worth it! Prices were reasonable, too. Check it out! Great find.
Outstanding ! I had the quinoa salad which came in a brick looking thing. Took one bite and was hooked. The outside eating area is super nice l and they have a brick oven out there. Looking forward to going back
I haven’t found better place on all of Staten Island to eat. Prices are extremely reasonable for what you are getting. You paid regular dinner prices for up scal quality food. Great to go there anytime a day always have a great meal. Always order off the specials menu never a bad choice. (New specials menu every week).
Love this place. The food is great and creative. Im here all the time with the family and they treat us well and make us feel very comfortable.Is a bit small inside and sometimes they get really busy (because the food rocks) so youll need to wait but once youre there, the food and service is well worth it.Easily one of the best places on the North Shore!
Very sad, when people are so unprofessionalTo reply to my review which Im wel.in my rights to have ....#geturshi@t2getherThats the whole point of Google review.🤔 I think you should just apologizefor the horrible service n food from which your establishment displayed.***Moving forward just make the necessary changes to improve.Insulting me will not change my opinion nor my review on your establishment.Wrong person... i paid in cash$$$for trash 🗑 food.Food made me 🤢🤮Never again 😒
The chicken and waffles was good but I wasn’t pleased with the service. The menu is misleading when it comes to serving mimosas and the price. They need to make it clear to customers of what they charge for on the menu.
The food is amazing here and the service is incredible. Its a great place for the family and they have an awesome menu selection.
This place is awesome. My I tried a bite of the chicken and waffles and the breakfast burger. They were both amazing. Somehow they make their sweet potato fries taste like a doughnut- best thing ever!!! I dont eat meat or dairy so I ordered hashbrown and the breakfast potatoes. The breakfast potatoes are so good. I could just eat a double helping and be satisfied. I would skip the hashbrowns though- nothing special.
Great food, as well as the staff being well organized and friendly.
Best omelet I ever had! Extremely flavorful, clean cute little spot to enjoy breakfast. My fiancé and I loved it! GREAT COFFEE 2! Customer service was 5 out of 5!
Good ooo Very good best service food perfect
My husband and I go to Js on the Bay at least once a week, the food has never disappointed. The regular menu has classics and then items you sometimes double think and I have tried them all. But when he puts out his specials I have always been wowed. From the food to the service that we receive they have made loyal customers of my family and I.
If I could give 0 stars I would. Very disappointed today. Came with my boyfriend to have brunch. I ordered an omelet with a side of salad and fries he ordered a lobster roll. We both ordered milkshakes. We were seated in the back outside which had multiple tables with umbrellas except our table and one next to ours didnt why I dont know. So we waited for our waitress to come but she never did until 20 minutes later we asked to sit under a table that had an umbrella so we moved our seat. Once we placed our order she brought me my milkshake which was melting all over the place instead of offering me napkins to clean it I had to used the 2 napkins in the table. I received my omelet which was ok. I never got my salad. My boyfriends lobster roll which is served fresh and warm any other place was cold. The waitress never asked how is everything. I had to ask another waiter to find her. Also I had to ask another waiter for water for the both us he brings me one water. Once she came over I told her the lobster roll was cold and she replied well thats how its served. So we asked her to warm it up and with a nasty remark she turns and says how would you like me to warm it up? So my bf says I would like to order something else and she said what do you want in a nasty tone without even giving him a menu. So she calls over J the owner he says well its a lobster salad so its served cold and my bf asks if he can switch it something else and he says well what do you want we said we need a menu. We were so turned off by the nasty attitudes that we decided not to order anything and just asked for the check. I came to this place a few times before and never had issues. The service was great the food was amazing. Im very surprised and disappointed. I will never come here again. They dont know good customer service. They were extremely impolite and unprofessional. I dont know the name of the waitress but she was blonde with long hair. Avoid her if possible. Shes got no customer service skills at all.
Hidden gem, amazing menu, great service, was pleasantly surprised by the variety. Love the new look, amazing!
Joe and his staff does an amazing job, everything is always perfect and you cant make a bad choice on the menu. I will say they need a bigger place but I feel it might take away from the great atmosphere they have now. Good job guys youll always be a favorite.
OMG. I loved this place. Right on a main thoroughfare, Bay St., Staten Island. I toured the Alice Austen House, and the staff recommended Js. So glad they did. Old school diner food, attentive staff. I had the spinach tomato omelette. It was huge, served with toast and home fries. Delicious. Really enjoyed this neighborhood place.
The food is amazing here and the service is always great. For one they have an amazing menu and would recommend to bring the family too.
One of me and my familys favorite places to eat. The food is always delicious, the chef always adding something different to the menu weekly. Cannot say enough about this place and for the price hands down the best bang for your buck on the island no questions
Great food! unique dishes created by head chef owner with new specials every week. looking forward to dinner when they start staying open later. love the sweet potato croquettes and the truffle chicken salad. amazing!
Nice cozy small spot, old school looking. Service was great and breakfast was delicious. Partner had a Oreo milkshake and their chorizo was on point along with the rest of the food, will definitely return.
A friend and I came in to order chicken and waffles. Theirs has a ton of cheese and dairy they put on it which shouldnt be a problem for anyone else but Im lactose intolerant. When I told them to hold off that the waitress explain to me that the waffle has milk in it. I said that isnt problem and I would deal with that. 15 minutes later when the food eventually came out it was covered in cheese and all the things I told them that I did not want. Expecting this to be a mistake I told the waitress about it and she argumentatively exclaimed to me that she made me aware of the dairy and that I replied Yeah Im okay with it. Obviously I was clearly talking about just the waffle itself which I made very apparent during my order. I didnt have them remake it because of her response and was worried how it would come out. It seems the customer service being delivered to most other people was lackluster.
Chef Joe is extremely creative with his very eclectic choice of foods. You can also taste the quality of ingredients, especially in the meats used. My husband and I eat out a lot and try to support all Staten Island family owned restos. Js on the Bay is DEFINITELY one to try out and will probably be our new go-to diner. The decor is nostalgic with the retro diner feel. Check out menu but the daily specials are fabulous. Bravo Joe and Francesca!
Food was good, prices fair, service ok. Definitely wasnt overwhelmed, and a little disappointed since it was supposed to be one of the top brunch spots in Staten Island. It wasnt terrible, and if I was a local, I could see myself growing to love it eventually, but for a one off thing trying to take someone out for a nice time, it didnt blow me away.
First time in this place, Super Great Attitude from our server, ordered A Burger with Permassan cheese frech fries an a Peroni beer, enjoyed this meal with My Dauther and her Boyfriend, what a Great Afternoon Lunch, recomend this place.
Came from Brooklyn to eat here..I had parmegian french fries and the chicken salad sandwich. Very good.Egg cream was good could hv been a drop colder.My husband and a friend had chicken and waffles. They liked it alot.Worth the trip. Cute retro diner
Vey rude customer service. i was a regular customer with them for year. last time I called the restaurant to order food the customer sevice agent answered me with the rude manner and mocked my accent. She behaved like that she is giving food tor free.Sandwiches are pretty expensive but the food sucks in recent times.Summary Disgusting their food and their customer service.
Food was horrible, the fries I got were soggy beyond belief. Also delivery driver didn’t even bother to get out of his car. I, as the customer had go walk to his car for my food. Amazing actually.
I usually never go out of the way to write reviews like this but I felt it was only necessary... this place is a mess everything is really unorganized I waited a long time for French toast to come out and my husband ordered a salad food was great though ! turns out there was a fly in our plate, although our waitress was very sweet... I think the owner needs to take control over their fly issue I sat down in a booth on the side and it felt like I was in a fly exhibit..
Great food...patio seating...friendly staff
The staff and Owner of this establishment are extremely professional. I love the food, I can’t stop coming back! Chef Joe is always so creative, this place keeps surprising me! J’s On the Bay is top notch.
Whenever I go into J’s, I always feel special. The Staff always makes me feel like I’m at home. Not to mention the food is literally amazing. I come every Saturday morning to try out the new weekly specials and I’m never disappointed. Chef Joe you always pull it off.
Frequented Js with my wife for lunch. Ordered a PepperHoney Pizza and Kung Pow Chicken Wings to start, neither disappointed. The pizza was crispy and the cheese balanced the heat of the pepperoni and hot honey perfectly. The wings were spicy, not too saucy, and were outstanding. Roast Beef sandwich with Mozzarella and caramelized onions was great all on its own. However, when paired with the Demi Glace - even more amazing. We can not wait to try some more items during our next visit!
This is one of the best places we ate at on a trip to New York/Staten island/Jersey City. Staff is very friendly, we got a wide variety of food between our group of friends and everything was absolutely amazing! You cannot go wrong with this place!
Their chicken and waffles was great... little pricey but one can def be shared. Parmesan fries great as well will order again
Food was decent. Definitely not worth the hype. Service was terrible. It took a long time to even have someone take our drink order, they dropped off a glass with ice for my iced tea but 15 min went by and they never brought the actual tea. It was semi busy but all of the servers were congregating at the counter. Menus closed staring... The server was at the counter chatting it up. After sitting for almost 20 min without ordering yet my husband and I looked at eachother and said we were about to leave if she didn’t come over in a min. She finally did. I ordered the lobster roll.. which was actually very good, however, for $20 I feel it was very skimpy. I’ve had many lobster rolls and for $15 it’s usuallt busting with lobster meat. Not this, it had pretty much nothing except two excessively thick pieces of bread. I can never usually finish my meal totally, but I did with this — that’s another way I know it was not very filling compared to what I’ve had in the past.We also ordered the “avocado caprese” ... with a name like that you would imagine there would be avocado... there was — no exaggeration— 2 thin slices of avocado off to the side of the plate next to a few nice size chunks of mozz and tomato slices. This was pretty good but a bit misleading.I feel like if the service was a little better I would be ok with the lack of value — but you can’t have bad service and bad value too.
Delivery is the worst; but let me be clear - the food is great, the service is great, the options are unique and needed on Bay street....i can only suggest speaking with other food places that deliver to get new ideas and tips on improving deliveries ; i will continue to return to eat here often.
Freaking delicious. Loved Js Famous Omelette
Terrible service DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. This is the first review I’ve ever written, I’ve had a few bad experiences in the past and never felt the need to review the places but I was so appalled of how I was treated by the owner and employees of this establishment that I must share. I ordered for delivery 4 bagel sandwiches, they charged me extra for avocado but didn’t put avocado in any of them, they didn’t toast as asked, didn’t add hot sauce, they literally didn’t do anything I asked for. they sent me cold bagels with spinach, that’s all. When I called I was told that I was lying that the kitchen assured they made it exactly as I wanted then the owner spoke to me and said the same thing, as if I would waste my time to lie about a sandwich. The owner is extremely rude, terrible customer service. With so many good small businesses in the area who care about their work and customers there’s no point in wasting your time and money on this place just to leave unsatisfied and insulted.
Slow delivery ( took 1 hour 20 minutes ) ordered pancakes and a sausage egg and cheese sandwich and both were incredibly bland in taste. Pancakes were way overcooked and tasted charred while the breakfast sandwich used sausage links cut in half school lunch styled. expected way more than this, couldve walked to my local bodega and got a way better sandwich for way cheaper. very disappointed (I usually never write reviews but this was just ridiculous)
I tried really hard to try and like this place. Considering it probably has been on the island for a while and I know business is hard here. Thats why I give it a one pity star and its not just a one star. The food is overpriced and service is extremely slow. 3 out of 4 people got our meals and we were waiting for my last friend to receive his food. We saw it come out from the kitchen, but then it turns out that the waitress didnt give it to us but give it to another person who was just a party of one so all of us have to wait for that one dish to come. Did they forget or was the order messed up? We will never know because the waitress didnt tell us anything or even start to apologize for the long wait. I ordered the chicken truffle salad sandwich and there was more cranberry and avocado than any chicken and there was definitely no flavor of Truffle in it. It arrived on my plate stacked vertically on a super wide plate. Why do you need to vertically stack my gigantic sandwich up when the plate has so much leftover space. Why are you making it harder for yourself? Furthermore, its so ridiculous that you would order a sandwich with cold bread that probably just came out of the refrigerator. It was so hard to eat that I gave up after just two bites of the bread, then threw those pieces of rocks aside and just ate my wilted salad. I also didnt appreciate that waitresses attitude when we were asking about the mushroom burger. When she asked us if we wanted it medium, well done, rare, am I supposed to know what shes referring to? Is it the beef? Is it the mushroom? How can we eat the mushroom rare, well done or whatever? We asked nicely - she can answer us nicely. How are we supposed to know if its an actual beef burger or a vegetarian alternative? Am I to assume that all Staten Island restaurants dont really serve vegetarian alternatives? Make your menus more clear...ridiculous. The fries also shouldnt be hyped up, they were somewhat undercooked and all they did to make presentation better was to put it in one of those cute mini frying baskets. And fix the dang dining table - all our drinks kept splish sploshing all over the place. Not coming back here again. There are so many better choices...at least their coffee was pretty ok. But its ok, there are even better coffee places elsewhere on the island. Thanks for an unsatisfying meal........
It was beautiful love the backyard!!
Food is really good. The service is great. The staff is really respectful and courteous. The backyard patio is very nice where social distancing is respected.
Good food with options that put a little twist on traditional dishes. Love the small kitchen/cafeteria dining style. Staff is friendly, but busy. VERY CLEAN which is A+!!! Weve become regulars.
I should request a full $60 refund. Burgers not made as ordered. Too much onion, no other seasoning. Good French fries Roast beef wrap was grossly soggy and also lacked taste. The Texas toast grilled cheese was disgusting in taste and texture. The Hershey Zeppoles were wet and falling apart. As hungry as I was I ended up having cereal for lunch and cooking dinner. Sorry,big 👎👎👎
Food is always great, the staff is friendly, the dining room is cute and they have spacious outdoor seating in the backyard where they also make delicious pizza. Always a good time.
Never a disappointed meal!!! Always great food and service, the owner is usually there a good sign of a successful business, every week new specials, on occasion some of the staff is slow with taking orders or refilling drinks too busy on their phones but all in all a must stop spot in Staten Island
Dont even second guess coming here! JUST GO! Ive had the roast beef, steak sandwich, & egg sandwich so far. Im still trying to decide which is my favorite. Ordering to go youll always get speedy friendly service. I always leave with a smile!
Amazing service and the food is outrageous!!! I’m a big eater and I even couldn’t finish my meal! I had a burger and the bun was fried Mac N cheese! Such a great spot!
5 years eating here. Great flavor, never disappoints. A ferry discount would be nice, just saying :)
Pretty good food, very over rated. Prices are crazy, I paidv$13 for 3 mini tacos. I was starving after that and it wasnt an appetizer. The soda was flat and they charge for refills. Dont believe the hype.
Ive been an addict of Js on the Bay from the beginning. Im in customer service, so Im an expert in this field :D Every one of the waitresses get your order correct, refill coffee before you ask and you can catch their eye if you need something else. Second, I love food, so I am an expert here, too! The chef comes up with things that you would never imagine to put together, yet they freakin work!! I trust his imagination and culinary skills and have not been disappointed once. He has opened my palette to new taste combinations every time I go. They have recently started a dinner service and is powerful addition to the awesome restaurants on Bay Street. In addition to everything delish, his presentation is awesome from the arrangement of the food to the dishes he chose to plate them on. Half my IG posts are his beautiful creations! Anyone that knows me knows how often I go here and recommend eating here on a regular basis!! Pssst Try the chicken & waffles!!
Sending lots of love from Germany!In love with the chicken waffle!
Very good food at this old school diner. Its a bit price than a Dennys but soooo worth it! Took my uncle there and it was delicious! If youre in the area and hungry try Js on the bay! BAM!
Great food. Dynamic menu. Friendly atmosphere. Waitress staff makes you feel at home. Good conversation, professional service.
Make a reservation for this hidden gem. Old-school look with new school eats that will make your eyes roll into the back of your skull. Went here for Fathers day brunch. Son had chicken and waffles, daughter had chocolate chip pancakes and I had the lobster Mac n Cheese. All good!
Food was really good. There was a suprising amount of food for the inexpensove price. The food is very creative and the service was quick and nice. The atmosphere is very cozy but I wish you didnt here the kitchen as much. Otherwise, it was wonderful.
Dont know how the food is but the decor is cool like an old school diner. Honestly it gets 5 stars just because I was working outside the place one night and they were closing and let me warm up in there and gave me free coffee.
Looks like a old school diner inside. Breakfast food was ok but nothing special. If you are looking for a local small place for a quick breakfast this is your spot but if you are looking for a fancy brunch and booze check somewhere else.
Jay always got the secret tricks up his sleeve. Ongoing special weekly menus, unique brick oven pizza offerings, you cant go wrong. Recommend!!
Excellent!!! Great food excellent service!!
The food and service are excellent. I have been there 20 times over last year. Very interesting place with interesting dishes. You can now eat outside.
Very good for breakfast and lunch and dinner selection the food is fresh and delicious My wife is hooked on the Eggs bacon over toasted spinach she has been back 3 time in as many days😀😀😀 hope all that go enjoy as much as we do bon appetit
It’s a hard thing for a man to admit, but I think my pizza crust was better than sex.This is exactly the kind of restaurant Staten Island needs! Please come and give these people money so they don’t go away.
The shakes here are incredible and the waitress was great. Both me&my friend left satisfied,full&happy. Ill definitely be going back for sure.
This place is a hidden gem. Its a small diner like spot with delicious food. Try the chicken and waffles, its like no other I have ever had.
The food was awesome and the service was perfect. Will be going back soon.
Place is kinda small but I was very impressed with the food..Gigantic portions and everything was really good ...Prices were no different then a regular Staten Island diner so I was very happy .
Not very minority friendly. Felt uncomfortable, like if they were going out of the way to serve you. Food is 50/50. Jerrys Diner is way better.
Nice spot for the neighborhood. Cute outdoor dining area in view of the pizza oven. But food is overpriced and often over seasoned.
Great Service! Good Food! They also serve drinks with your meals. I loved it.
The food is very mediocre but wayyyy over priced... though I must admit the home fries were some of the best I ever had... only saving grace
Great little dinner with great food. I had the BLT with guacamole and onions. It was awesome, the bread was so fresh and delicious.
Impressed by food quality and and taste. Service was friendly and fast. Was there for lunch and it was very busy. Small place with 5 tables and counter service.
Delicious food and really sweet staff. Kung pow chicken wings were awesome. Actually everything we ordered was great tasting.
This is the best diner Ive ever been too. The food is great. Great chef and beautiful wait staff. Highly recommended!👍👍
Really nice place reminds me of a diner in Williamsburg...really hip young vibe. Food was really good..presentation was really nice. The only negative feedback... It was a little pricey
Good food. Really cool 50s vibe. Not the cleanest place but its worth it. The staff is friendly and attentive as well.
Breakfast is great... lunch is better 🤗
Excellent food! The bacon grilled cheese is Da bomb! Home fries are a little too toasted but the fries are divine.
The food is fresh, delicious. The staff is helpful and kind. Expensive tasting food at inexpensive prices. I have yet to try their cockatails😊
Wish I could have come here a few more times before we moved. This was my wifes spot for work lunches. Brunch was simply awesome.
Order though grubhub all the time. Even in the evening time it will arrive within an hour. Portions are huge for the price you pay. Highly recommend the parm fries
Great location with a diverse menu. Great for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. We enjoyed burgers with sweet potato fries and chocolate milk shakes on this particular visit.
Fine breakfast, go in and see Nicole and Story. They will take good care of you. Must try the sweet potato fries with caramel and powdered sugar!
Its ok. Not great. They have a lot of trendy stuff but food quality was ok at best. Tables are sticky and the wait staff eat at the counter. No lines and food comes quick.
Always a great meal, Joe is a great chef and awesome person. Great brunch spot....heck its good anytime of day!!
Delicious food!!!! Staff was excellent!!! The owner is the nicest guy!!! Highly recommend this place! All the food was amazing!!!!
When I visit NY, this is my go to spot for eating out! Absolutely love the burgers!
Great spot always on the money .... local diners cant do breakfast or brunch like Js can the quality here is like a good Manhattan brunch place but without the pricey bill......and soon I heard they are going to add a liquor license .... brunch just got better with mimosas.
First time there adorable cozy Nice atmosphere. comfortable place. Staff was very sweet the food was amazing I will be going back.
Lots of choices, help is courteous and helpful, food tastes great. They even offer liqour. All in all a very nice place will go there again
Worse food ive ever had. I drove all the way from jersey to have lunch with friends at js. Horrible customer service and the food was just disgusting. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
The owner is a fine fellow. Terrific staff and most importantly delicious food and service. I highly recommend.
Waitress was very nice. Food was great. Nice old style diner vibe. I will come back.
Awesomeness at its best, great food, modest pricing, broad selection of dishes, staff is super friendly and helpful, Rebeka is a doll!!. Highly recommend
During my recent trip to NY I stumbled across this gem...I think I will remember my meal as one of the best I have ever tasted...staff were very friendly and helpful...I will go back!!!
Great place. Food was awesome. The grilled cheese with pesto, avocado and bacon was top notch!
The food was excellent and the staff was great.... we will definitely stop in whenever we are in the area.... highly recommend
Excellent food, eclectic American menu, all the basics plus unusual and delicious menu items, friendly service, generous portions
On the expensive end and food is ok
Food is very good. Never an issue so far. A lil pricey
Paid $27 for a chicken and waffle and i threw it away
Small but cozy. I dont like the outside tables to hot not enuff shades. Food excellent , staff top notch and price reasonable.
Food was ok but honestly I only been there twice as I live in Eltingville and it is atleast a 30 or 40 minute drive to this place, just a bad location.
The food is so good here and fresh, its a bit small so you might have to wait but its worth it
Great food in a crowded restaurant. The service was good, and the breakfast even better.
How can I say it . I ❤ Js on the bay. Food is always a hit no matter what I get and I love the specials, amazing and creative its like a home away from home.
Great menu, very friendly service. Salt n vinegar fries were awesome
Every time Im here its a great time. Great staff, great malts, and food. One of my favorites
Love the Truffle Chicken Salad and Parmesan Fries. Good atmosphere and excellent staff. Very friendly.
Food and service were awesome
Amazing brunch! I loved every bite of my kung pao shrimp toast with mango salsa and avocado.
Friendly service, clean. Food was fresh and very tasty. Delicious Tuscan chicken and balsamic honey dressing!
Ordered food paid over 50$ waited over two hrs the delivery man lied about delivering the food to the right address refused to refund. Made the order again.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Js On The Bay 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-14Fantastic! They just did a full renovations on this place and it came out beautiful. And best part is the food is still delicious. Started with a warm focaccia bread with some ice cold NYC water to open up the palette. This time we tried mozzarella battens also the Burger and drunken dumplings (dont let name fool ya) its a pasta dish and its off the hook. The vodka sauce was some of the best i ever had. The owner Joe out did himself again. What a great environment perfect for date night or even a quick bite. The wait staff was great George explained some of the dishes. One thing it was lacking was alcohol. I hope soon. But the food makes up for it. We will be back of course.
Review №2
2022-03-20I got the country fried chicken and waffles, and it was great! Usually I avoid waffles without syrup because I like things extra sweet, but the waffle was a great texture and flavor to satiate my sweet tooth well. The chicken was well cooked, and the gravy was the best thing they could have used to pull it all together!My friends and I were all very satisfied with brunch. We even got muffins and croissants as our free bread. Awesome place!
Review №3
2022-03-31Its finally open for dine-in! We came for dinner everything had a touch of uniqueness and was delicious. The vinegar and salt fries were everyones favourite. The gnocchi was so light and supper tasty. I am looking forward to come during breakfast 😋
Review №4
2022-05-01My son and I went here for brunch this morning and the food was outstanding! This was our 1st time here at the restaurant, we had tried to go there before a few times.... It was always really busy and NOW I know why! When you sit down youre given free minutes croissants with chocolate butter. 1 per person. Delicious.We had the chicken and waffles with sausage gravy, I had eggs and bacon on the best bread, Crispy spinach scattered on the plate. YUM!Best bacon EVER and we ordered a side of home fries. They were sauteed in mixed peppers and were so tasty. wait staff extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the food..My first time here but cannot wait to go BACK!Going next week to check out the dinner menu....
Review №5
2022-04-24Stopping through and found this GEM!! The dish that we had was beyond amazing in flavor!! We come through the area a few time a year and will stop back here again and again.
Review №6
2022-04-05The place was clean, and besides the deflated balloons hanging from the ceiling, it was a nice decor. The food was fresh, although I like my food served as if it came straight out of the oven, it was ok. The atmosphere was like a neighborhood crowd and friendly. I had the chicken and waffles 🧇 with vodka sauce it was pretty good. Good food and experience I will go back again.
Review №7
2022-01-02I ordered chicken waffles online, and I’m pretty impressed by the packaging. The chicken waffles is the best that I’ve ever had!
Review №8
2022-05-09We loved Js on the Bay before its renovation, and now we LOVE it even more! The menu still has the classics, with a bunch of delicious new options. Friendly service, great neighborhood feel, and a wonderful covered patio in the back with an outdoor pizza oven that turns out amazing pizzas in a matter of minutes. The restaurant was closed for a long time during Covid, but it was worth the wait!
Review №9
2022-03-20As an avid orderer of take out there is nothing quite like this place. Everything is phenomenal and arrives like it just came out of the kitchen. It feels like sorcery. On top of that, it’s all wildly delicious and the recipes and flavors are SO creative. We’ve also eaten in the restaurant and it’s just as wonderful. Easily one of the best spots on the island (and honestly probably most of NYC)
Review №10
2022-02-19Sweet decor! My son and I took a well deserved break during rush hour and discovered this gem of hospitality and tastiness!!! We left with one of the best PBcup shakes ever! Made the rest of the drive so much more pleasant ❤️❤️❤️