CJ's on the Bay is the gem everyone is talking about on Marco Island. Featuring spectacular waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Smokehouse Bay, CJ's is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ambiance of beautiful Southwest Florida. Featuring an outside gazebo bar and a full-service restaurant, CJ's on the Bay provides an entertainment venue for everyone.
CJ's diverse full menu compliments the breathtaking views featuring appetizers, salads and sandwiches and a variety of entrees to please everyone's appetite for lunch, afternoon snacking or evening dinners.
CJ's diverse full menu compliments the breathtaking views featuring appetizers, salads and sandwiches and a variety of entrees to please everyone's appetite for lunch, afternoon snacking or evening dinners.
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With backgrounds from Iowa, Michigan, Boston and New Jersey, Jacquie and Curt love the friendliness of the small-town community and enjoy the diversity of CJ's guests and visitors from around the world. They are active in their community and are extremely appreciative to their loyal guests and great employees for the support continually received.
From I-75, take exit 101 to 951 South. After the intersection of US-41, travel another 5 miles and enter the City of Marco Island over the J. Jolley Bridge. Proceed straight another 2 miles on N. Collier Blvd. The Esplanade Complex will be on your right at the intersection of N. Collier and West Elkcam Circle.
CJ's on the Bay is the perfect location to host your Special Occasion. We host family reunion celebrations, anniversary dinners, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners, wedding receptions, business dinners, dine-around events and so much more.
Our large venue overlooking Smokehouse Bay accommodates both small and large groups and offers a wide variety of seating including inside restaurant and bar seating, covered patio and gazebo bar seating and non-covered seating.Whether your occasion is a sit-down dinner or socializing with cocktails and passed appetizers, our Culinary Team presents a wide selection of food favorites to meet a variety of themes and budgets.
Our large venue overlooking Smokehouse Bay accommodates both small and large groups and offers a wide variety of seating including inside restaurant and bar seating, covered patio and gazebo bar seating and non-covered seating.Whether your occasion is a sit-down dinner or socializing with cocktails and passed appetizers, our Culinary Team presents a wide selection of food favorites to meet a variety of themes and budgets.
Reviews (26)
Rebecca Stover
Feb 01, 2022
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Jennifer G.
Jan 11, 2022
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We've had frozen drinks all over the island and these were just awful. No flavor - tasted of alcohol and ice, not what you expect from a Pina Colada. I tried again with a different frozen drink and it was just as bad- husband agreed. Worst of all, bartender was completely unfriendly and didn't seem to care. Weird, especially considering we were sitting at the bar. Food was meh.
Fred A.
Dec 23, 2021
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Ooof, I don't know. I didn't love the location, in some quasi-residential-outdoor shopping mall. But that's too no fault of CJ's. What my family had issue with was the overall quality - soft, soggy vegetables, too much salt all around. The bus boy was a bit rude and interrupted our waitress. The wrong food was sent over to our table twice. Maybe it's us, not them, but we left a little underwhelmed.
Sara L.
Nov 26, 2021
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We have been coming to CJ's for year and it has always been a staple for our family, but this time we were extremely disappointed. The restaurant decided to open on Thanksgiving, but instead of fully committing to being open, we showed up at 7:35 and were rudely met by the manager who told us it was last seating. We then ate our dinner on edge (extremely rushed) as the entire waitstaff was running around at a million mph. As for our food, it was very good but we see that the prices were jacked up. The chicken pot pie, something with such simple ingredients, is now $25 -- unbelievable. Also
Barbara Potvin
Nov 07, 2021
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John Pappas
Oct 29, 2021
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Mr. Deveaux
Oct 17, 2021
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James Evans
Oct 16, 2021
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Shelli Fee Wayland
Oct 01, 2021
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Nicalena Neary
Sep 27, 2021
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Stephanie Halvax
Sep 23, 2021
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My husband and I visited CJ’s for dinner to get away from the resort restaurants where we were staying. We were so glad we did! The food here was the highlight of our trip. Our waitress, Abby was so versed with the menu she had a suggestion for every palate! We were so pleased we came back two nights after and thankfully, Abby was our waitress again! If she suggested it, we tried it and LOVED it! Including the Coconut shrimp, Tuna Poke, Blackened Cobia and the Pineapple Upside-down cake! She’s a gem and made these honeymooner foodies very happy!!!!
Olgi A.
Sep 22, 2021
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Brigitte Bree Appleton
Sep 09, 2021
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Lorna P.
Sep 09, 2021
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Patrick Claude
Sep 04, 2021
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Yeni Rodrig
Aug 30, 2021
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We went to the outside bar, the ambiance was nice, the service was good - very sport bar style. The food was just Ok. We ordered the Catch of the day on the Specials Menu and the Combo - Lobster, Shrimps and Scallops. That came with veggies and (for an up-charge) mashed potatoes or rice. Honestly, the quality of the seafood/ fish was good! However they missed the mark on the flavors, Everything was bland. The only flavorful dish were the fried calamari and the Italian dressing on the salad.
Sammie C.
Jul 25, 2021
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Blayre Blooms
Jul 21, 2021
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Took my kids on a daycation as we live about an hour away. We are plant based and were excited to see they have several great options that aren't just Beyond Burgers and salad (although they have that too) which is why we decided to dine there. Ordered the hummus to start. It was ok but lacked a bit in flavor. Would liked it to have been better seasoned. The chili was good as were the burgers my kids got. Fries were delicious. Service was a bit slow but friendly. Will definitely visit again next time we're in town.
Austin
Jul 20, 2021
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WOW. Just wow. Service here is AWESOME. Walk up, sit down, and you have someone taking your order in less than 2 minutes- and that’s when they were understaffed.
Coconut shrimp was fresh, crispy, and sweet. So good we got it again the second time we came.
The Upside-Down nachos are genius. No soggy chips! The fixn’s are all hiding under a mountain of chips.
Fried Mahi was crispy, flavorful, and reasonably priced. The fries that came with it were fresh out of the fryer and super crispy!
Pineapple upside down cake was served warm with cool cream on top, with a caramel drizzle on top.
Coconut shrimp was fresh, crispy, and sweet. So good we got it again the second time we came.
The Upside-Down nachos are genius. No soggy chips! The fixn’s are all hiding under a mountain of chips.
Fried Mahi was crispy, flavorful, and reasonably priced. The fries that came with it were fresh out of the fryer and super crispy!
Pineapple upside down cake was served warm with cool cream on top, with a caramel drizzle on top.
Clara S.
May 27, 2021
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We came here on a Thursday night for the dj and dancing, and it was definitely a fun scene! It wasn't too bad finding a table outside by the bar during this time either. We ordered some drinks and the upside down nachos. The nachos weren't my favorite - too much beans and not as much cheese in my opinion. I also got the seafood salad, which was pretty tasty and fresh. Overall, it was a fun dinner but average in terms of food.
Aubrey L.
May 24, 2021
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Overall the experience was fine but the restaurant could make some improvements. We were a group of 7 with two young kids.
Pros:
I liked the pesto linguine as my entree as well as the house salad.
The location is lovely right by the water and with easy parking.
Room for improvement:
1. We were seated and then no one greeted us for about 10-15 minutes. I wish the waitress was more attentive.
2. I also wish the kids' meals would have been brought out first. The 5 adults' meals were served first and then the kids' meals came out a little while after.
3. We ordered Creme brûlÃ
Pros:
I liked the pesto linguine as my entree as well as the house salad.
The location is lovely right by the water and with easy parking.
Room for improvement:
1. We were seated and then no one greeted us for about 10-15 minutes. I wish the waitress was more attentive.
2. I also wish the kids' meals would have been brought out first. The 5 adults' meals were served first and then the kids' meals came out a little while after.
3. We ordered Creme brûlÃ
Mackenzie H.
May 23, 2021
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James M.
Mar 04, 2021
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This is an outstanding waterfront restaurant in Marco Island. Features indoor and outdoor dining. Parking is very limited but it is free in the nearby garage. I definitely recommend getting a reservation because this place is packed. They do a great job of moving people through without sacrificing the quality of the food. Service was fast and efficient. Our server was very friendly as well. Tried the rum butter mahi mahi which is one of the best dishes I've ever had. also ordered a baked potato which may be the best baked potato I've ever had. prices are pretty high but that's to
Caitlin C.
Feb 11, 2021
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Really surprised and disappointed this only has 3.5 stars. Our table outside was very distanced from other tables. Our waitress Katie was so friendly from the moment she introduced herself until the time we left, and she was on top of everything. Other staff members brought us food and helped cleaned the table and service was overall great.
The food was really good!! The side salad was great and filling because it had actual mixed greens, the dressing was really tasty. The crab cakes were not overly bready and I could actually taste the crab. They also weren't super fried or greasy. The
The food was really good!! The side salad was great and filling because it had actual mixed greens, the dressing was really tasty. The crab cakes were not overly bready and I could actually taste the crab. They also weren't super fried or greasy. The
Jess W.
Dec 06, 2020
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Stopped by because of the art show and it looked like their COVID-19 precautions seemed pretty good. The tables were spaced a good amount apart but I did see some staff without masks on at the bar. They weren't around guests but still thought I'd mention it. Our server was nice, friendly, and always had a mask on when she came over.
We just got some afternoon piña colada's, which were the best ones we've had in a while, highly recommend!
We just got some afternoon piña colada's, which were the best ones we've had in a while, highly recommend!
Rebecca S.
Jun 18, 2020
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Nice little spot to take the dogs and relax by the water.
Waitress was fast and they brought the pups water immediately and Ice water for the both of us also.
Nice spot to catch up have a drink and relax.
We both ordered the turkey wrap and there was plenty of turkey and filling in the wrap and the fries were crispy and good also.
Waitress was fast and they brought the pups water immediately and Ice water for the both of us also.
Nice spot to catch up have a drink and relax.
We both ordered the turkey wrap and there was plenty of turkey and filling in the wrap and the fries were crispy and good also.
