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Best Restaurants in City Island, New York City

Looking for the best restaurants in City Island, New York City? FoodIndex ranks 8 restaurants here by FoodIndex Score, built from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats signals, not ads. Current leaders include Johnny's Reef, Clipper Coffee, and G&M Coffee Roasters. Use the list below for an at-a-glance shortlist, then open a profile for menu, hours, and reviews. You can also jump into local food rankings for Coffee and Seafood and other categories.

Top Restaurants in City Island

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

  1. #1

    Johnny's Reef

    Fried Seafood

    No-frills spot for fried fish, shrimp baskets, and seafood platters.

    2 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.4 Yelp: 3.9 Uber Eats: 3.9

    FoodIndex Score 82.00
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  2. #2

    Clipper Coffee

    Fresh Brew

    Fresh bagels baked daily and served with hot, straightforward coffee.

    274 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: 4.8 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 80.09
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  3. #3

    G&M Coffee Roasters

    Espresso Bar

    Charming café for espresso, desserts, and quiet conversations.

    11 Brick Ct #5 · City Island

    Google: 4.9 Yelp: — Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.19
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  4. #4

    Sammy's Fish Box

    Crab Legs

    Quick-service spot for Alaskan king crab legs and seafood boils.

    41 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.1 Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 73.82
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  5. #5

    The Original Crab Shanty

    Grilled Fish

    Greek seafood taverna with grilled whole fish and Mediterranean plates.

    361 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: 4.7

    FoodIndex Score 73.78
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  6. #6

    Tony's Pier

    Fish Market

    Greek seafood market and grill with whole fish by the pound.

    1 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.3 Yelp: 3.3 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 72.21
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  7. #7

    Sammy's Smokehouse

    Latin Seafood

    Latin seafood spot with fried fish and shellfish combos.

    64 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.6 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.32
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  8. #8

    Seafood City

    Fish Market

    Seafood market and kitchen with fresh fish and prepared dishes.

    459 City Island Ave · City Island

    Google: 4.2 Yelp: 3.0 Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.59
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Best Food in City Island

Category rankings for this neighborhood.

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How we rank restaurants in City Island

FoodIndex Score combines public rating signals so you can compare restaurants in City Island on one scale. Lists update as restaurant data changes. For the full method, see our methodology page.

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FAQs

What are the best restaurants in City Island?
FoodIndex ranks restaurants in City Island, New York City by FoodIndex Score. Top names on this page include Johnny's Reef, Clipper Coffee, and G&M Coffee Roasters.
How does FoodIndex rank restaurants in City Island?
We blend Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals into one FoodIndex Score. Rankings are independent and not paid placements.
Which foods can I filter in City Island?
Open Best Food in City Island for category rankings such as Coffee and Seafood. For the wider city list, visit Best Restaurants in New York City.
What if I want restaurants near City Island?
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