The lemon drop martini was perfectly balanced, just sweet enough without being overpowering. It tasted fresh, smooth with that classic sugared rim tying everything together. The farfalle garlic cream-based pasta was rich full of flavor without feeling too heavy. Simple, indulgent, and incredibly satisfying. We also enjoyed the creamy Italian dressing in the salad. Had plenty of leftover pasta. The bar was a fun place to sit, even though it was right by the restroom. read more

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Management does seem to care if you have booked a reservation in advance for a large group of 22 ladies for lunch on February 27,2026. There was only one server to answer the phone, wait on us, and take care of the other 12 or so patrons. Jennifer our server was professional, remained calm, and was courteous. We arrived around noon, it was around 2 pm we were served our food, and it was after 3 pm we received our bill. We didn't get out of there until 3:30pm.This is the second time this has happened to us when dining here. The food was great, but definitely not worth the wait! We were also surprised that they tack on an additional charge for paying with a credit card. We won't be back!!! read more

What a great find! We drive by this place often and did not realize it was a nice Italian restaurant inside! Service was wonderful and super friendly. We loved the fresh bread and I cannot express enough how awesome the Greek salad is! The Greek potato salad with the dressing is incredible! My husband and I had the Parmesan encrusted chicken and grouper on angel hair pasta with lemon. Super flavorful and good! read more

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Excellent food- close to everything- great menu for all- very nice atmosphere and attentive staff read more

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We have been going to TJ's for YEARS! Fortunately, the service has always been excellent. Unfortunately, the price of 1 glass of Diet Pepsi is $5.20. The salad has become, mostly, iceberg lettuce for$7.28. We paid by credit card .. the total bill was $87.91. If you paid by cash the bill would have been $84.53. Sad to say , these price charges for parts of our meal have made a negative impact on choosing to dine at TJ's Italian in the future. Used to be a favorite. read more

The cafe's ambiance was Key West vibe. Food was excellent. The bar area was exceptionally inviting. I believe it is a favorite because it was nearly full of plenty of bar chatter. read more

We came here on a Friday evening for dinner. We didn't have a reservation, but had no issues with our party of 7. The ambience was nice and inviting. The service was great. All of the food was delicious. I'd definitely come back here! read more

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We have been visiting this restaurant for many years. We are always excited because the food and service is usually amazing! Tonight was a game changer-we will never be back. Our server, Michelle, was rude to us and had no manners when we first entered the restaurant. Michelle was upset because we had a party of 6 and we weren't paying together (we were on a girls trip). She complained and said well we don't split checks and the host should have told you that. We had made these reservations for weeks and were never informed of this when making the reservation or would have planned for it. We just stared at her because we didn't know if she was telling us we had to leave. She said it's okay this time but we don't usually make exceptions but we will be charging you 20% gratuity on each bill. We said thanks and that's okay we tip at least that anyway. You would think it would get better but only got worse! She rarely checked on us and her attitude never changed from being very confrontational. When we finally had enough, because she was not serving us with kindness or professionalism, one of the people in our party spoke to the manager. The manager was not very solution oriented. We weren't looking for really anything but a better environment and she wasn't interested in creating a better dining experience for our party. The veal was not the greatest. But, the rest of our food was delicious, but not enjoyable because we just wanted to eat as quickly as possible and leave. We will not be returning. read more

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New York pizza was very salty and heavy on the garlic. Tiramisu was decent. Service was friendly. Nice decor but too loud to have dinner conversation. read more

What a lovely and pleasant surprise! Very cute little Italian restaurant, great ambiance. Great early bird/happy hour options. Very good service with a very sweet server. We enjoyed the eggplant and grouper entrees and the tiramisu was out of this world! We definitely would recommend this restaurant and will definitely return. read more

I think I have died and gone to heaven, the food is the best I've ever had. The service was quick with a nice waiter to answer a question you might have! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Service was awesome. Would definitely eat here again if I didn't live over 750 miles away lol. read more

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Wide menu with many good choices. The pizza is delicious, chicken parmigiana very good but my favorite is the meatballs. Best sauce in the area. Nice size salads and friendly atmosphere. Outside deck is a nice option. Will also get orders for pickup and they are always well done. read more

TJ's is the best! Good food and nice people! We met family for Sunday brunch and there was a nice enough menu. I only wish they had a pasta offer - TJ's Italian food is delicious! read more

Lovely Brunch. Great service from Myra. Wonderful atmosphere to make it a special Sunday. read more

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I've been to TJ's three times now, my first time last February and two times this past week. It's a nice spot about 5 minutes away from where we stay and they were just both nights we went in (Friday & Monday). It's lively and filled with all italian food smells. They bring out complimentary bread and dipping oil, delicious! The bread is warm and the dipping oil is packed with italian seasonings, both addicting. Over the course of our visits we ordered the cheese bread, eggplant rollatini, fried cheese ravioli, meat lasagna, fettuccine alfredo, veal parmesan, white cheese pizza, and pepperoni pizza. All meals were beyond delicious. The cheese bread is basically a cheese garlic bread - packed with garlic! The eggplant rollatini melts in your mouth, I almost ordered it as a dinner portion. The fried cheese ravioli in the vodka sauce really hit the spot. The pepperoni pizza was cooked perfectly, reminded me a lot of one of my favorite pies up north. Really good and solid pizza for Florida. As for the white pizza we were completely wowed. We thought it was going to have ricotta and some herbs, but still good. You can't go wrong ordering the fettuccine alfredo, meat lasagna, and veal parmesan. All amazing dishes and big portions! The service was wonderful. Everyone is attentive and friendly. It's obvious that the owner and waiters/waitresses take the time to get to know their patrons. Can't wait to go back next trip! read more

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Had a wonderful meal smooth lovely service. The fish was flaky and not too fishy while the seafood pasta was cooked perfectly. The mussels had such a tasty sauce on it I could've licked the bowl clean! Family friendly while also perfect for date night. read more

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Bread was so good. Food was great. Sweet tea was amazing. Over all a great dining experience. Waitress was really sweet!

The food here is always delicious and they're very accommodating for large groups! I only ever come when my family is visiting from out of town, and we typically have a group of 20+ people. They always accommodate us well, have great service, and are pretty quick. It's a bit pricey, but the food is good and it's on the beach, so it's to be expected. read more

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We had another great dinner experience at TJs. We started with the Mozzarella Pomodoro which was a great way to start off our meal. My husband had one of the veal specials and it was one of those moments where I knew he was going to ask for more bread to soak up the delicious sauce! I had the Grouper Pedimontese which was delicious as well. Both of us truly enjoyed what we chose and our server did a great job of checking in on us and taking care of our needs. The ambiance of TJs is on the nicer side for our beach community, so it is a great place to have date nights or celebrate special occasions. Another reason why we'll be back! read more

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Food was ok, veal was tough. Waited a long time for drinks and drink refills A bit disappointed in the service. Great location. Just need to step up service. read more

We dine here every year on our vacation. Tonight there was a bit of a mix up with the reservation, but they were good enough to work things out without too much delay. We were a large group including two little ones and needed to be served promptly. Michelle, our server was terrific. She was competent, professional and extremely helpful. Food was well prepared and tasty. We had a very enjoyable evening. read more

Tried to place an order for pickup. When I called the person just answered and immediately said they were putting me on hold and no one ever came back. This has happened multiple times over the course of 25 minutes. This is very bad service. I have dyed here once before and the food was good but the service was extremely slow. read more

First time in Indian Rocks & first time to eat at TJs Italian Cafe .. WOW!!! The atmosphere & food were amazing. We ate on their beautiful porch. Our service was outstanding because we were lucky to have Nadaya as our server. She made sure that we had a fun evening. She was very helpful with food and drink recommendations. Be sure to get the garlic bread. Everything we ordered was delicious: Caesar salad, meatballs (the sauce is incredible), steak, pizza, chicken piccata and lobster tail. We splurged and had one of each of their deserts cheese cake, tiramisu, lemon cake & chocolate pie. The tiramisu & cheese cake were my favorites. The group is going back for the weekend brunch. Hopefully Nadaya will be able to assist us again. read more

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This is our 3rd time eating there and each time is better than the last. The food is amazing, the service is equally mind blowing (Chris was as good as you can get)...finally, everything comes together with the great outdoor dining space. I highly recommend TJs!!! read more

First time to TJ's Italian Cafe, and we enjoyed it - beautiful outside dining, excellent service, and delicious food. Two of us shared the excellent Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms (3), which had shrimp, crab & ricotta topped with a light basil cream sauce. (This would be a nice easy lunch with a side salad) Two of us decided on the Spaghetti & Meatballs in a red sauce with the choice of two meatballs, mild Italian sausage, or meat sauce. The meatballs were 4-oz each and very tender. The red sauce was very good. My guy enjoyed Fettuccini Alfredo and a side Caesar salad with anchovies. The pasta was sauteed in a rich and smooth parmesan sauce and was perfectly executed. Lastly, our friend had Veal Piccata. As the menu indicated, the veal was tender and sauteed in a white wine lemon caper butter sauce. This entree was served with fresh mixed vegetables and mash potatoes. And yes, this was enjoyed, too. From the first time our server, Rebecca, approached our table, served our wine, salads, entrees, and the after dinner Cappuccino, she was friendly, proficient, and professional. Kudos to Rebecca for making every one feel welcomed - she truly was the star of the show. There is free on-site parking. read more

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I was told this was a good place to eat. I ordered the veal parm. It was the worse meal I have ever had.

We haven't been to this restaurant for years and we went back this week. We checked out the menu and it looked reasonably priced. We got a reservation for 8 and they easily accommodated us. We all enjoyed our service and meals. My meal was $24.00 my wife's was $22.00. Our drinks were an ice tea @ $4.25 and here's the reason we will never return there again. The Manhattan was $16.65 then because they must not think that was enough they added another $3.25 for adding ice! Making it $19.90. Totally outrageous price for 2 ounces of alcohol. Really four of those drinks would be $80.00! Never see us again. read more

Food was subpar, the chicken Alfredo tasted like the chicken was boiled in a pot of water. Pizza sauce was straight tomato. And was disappointed in the young male server. Would not go back or recommend. read more

the service is terrible, the inside of the restaurant, had a terrible sour smell, and the prices are off the charts. we ordered a small pizza and two sodas- the sodas were $6.24 EACH which is beyond absurd for a multitude of reasons. 0/5 stars. read more

The food was really good. I do feel that it was over priced but it was still good. The lobster ravioli was awesome!

The food was excellent and staff was friendly. I was a bit upset with the fact that the online menu needs to be updated. The prices are off and some items gone. read more

Went for Saturday brunch. Food was good/well done. Service was prompt and well timed. Although server did mess up one item on my wife's order, not a huge deal. One thing of note, our server was very well dressed, but another I saw was not. I'd go back for sure, but can't say it's 5 stars, at least from me. read more

Hey, sorry I haven't posted in a while. My current chef job is keeping me busy. Came down to St. Pete's to visit friends. They took me to this location and I'll tell ya, some fantastic Italian food!!! Being Siciliano, its well worth it and very tasty. My only comment is the sides with the entree, cabbage??? Pair it with some roasted zucchini and fennel or even tender braised carrots? Anyways, great job chefs and staff. I will be back! read more

This was our fist visit to this restaurant. It will not be the last. First of all the ambience is totally relaxed and friendly. I had the veal Marsala and it was absolutely delicious. My only criticism is the mixed vegetable medley was cabbage, no mixed veggies but other than that I was a member of the clean plate club. My boyfriend had the seafood medley and he also thought it was delicious. Friendly staff as well. Highly recommend!! read more

Indian Rocks Beach. 2/6/2025. Dinner with wife and friends. The restaurant is a converted beach house. There's sitting inside and outside on a front porch. We sat inside because it was quite cool outside. The dining rooms are small with low ceilings so it gets loud. The offering of spirits and wine is limited but adequate. Our server, her third day otj, was pleasant and okay with some help. We had grouper piccatas. An interesting variation but quite good in any respect. The portion was adequate. The dining experience was pleasant and prices were reasonable. read more

we LOVE this place and have been coming here for years . the food is magnificent . wine selection and cocktails (especially the espresso martini) are great. i had the seafood medley and a cod dish they were both delicious. the bread served is fantastic . i will say the service is not great .... server did not really check on us nor did they know the menu well at all when asked questions about ingredients... kinda weird. we will be back but there could be some improvement on attentiveness and knowledge of menu. read more

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Three women walk into a bar...Super Bowl Sunday and we are in town for the week so we decided to try this place. We got a spot at the bar and sat down to take in the beginning of the game. Christine was our server and she was very attentive while juggling numerous takeout orders. There was a large tv in front of us to watch the game and while the bar isn't overly loud, closed captions might have been helpful to hear such an important game. I ordered the mozzarella pomodoro which is very similar to a caprese salad, and it was very good. I liked the bed of lettuce it came in, making it very much like a starter salad. We were also served homemade bread, which was soft and pillowy. I ordered the tomato pizza at owner TJ's recommendation and he wasn't wrong. It was yummy and good sized too! Finished it off with Limoncello cake, which was the highlight of my night! The only issue I had was there was no hot water in the bathroom with which to wash hands, only the cold side worked. read more

We were looking for a good Italian dining spot for dinner and TJ's exceeded our expectations! The food was unbelievably delicious! They have a good selection of wines, fresh baked bread with oil, food portions were on point. The atmosphere was casual - we worried based on the outside of the building and photos online that we would be underdressed, but we weren't. Overall great experience and hope their rating keeps going up, as the 3.6 is NOT reflective of their restaurant. read more

The best food in Indian Rocks. We ate there twice during our 8 day stay and it was amazing each time. Highly recommend the tuna. Cooked to perfection read more