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    TJ's Restaurant & Pizza

    4.0 (136 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Wraps
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jennifer G.

    What an amazing place. The service is great and it's one of the only restaurants that stays open in Old Saybrook after 8pm during the week. My favorite take out is the grilled chicken. Complete YUM!!!

    Salad was delicious, the chicken was steaming when it was placed in front of my friend

    Our server was friendly and helpful. The food here is absolutely delicious. It came out steaming, hot and fresh. We were happy with everything we ordered. My cousin ordered the mandarin chicken, the chicken came out steaming hot and she said it was absolutely delicious . My other cousin and I ordered the chicken Capri, the sandwich came out steaming hot. Also, it was absolutely delicious every single bite of it. We will definitely return to this place

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    Savsri A.

    This place is awesome and it's in the corner building in old say-Brook.Enjoyed the crispy eggplant fries it is a must try and the dipping sauce was absolutely delicious. The staff were very welcoming and courteous,Service was quick.Place is kept clean and neat.Veggie quesadillas was spot on. Have good parking space to.

    Spinach salad with grilled chicken added on
    Jill E.

    In need of a quick sit down meal on a weeknight, I spontaneously popped into TJ's. Their menu online was detailed and confirmed that they had seating in addition to takeout. Perfect! I was seated immediately despite there being quite a crowd. I was impressed by the server's choice to seat me in a booth despite being a solo diner. She brought me my drink and the menu quickly and ran through the specials. My food arrived within minutes much to both my and the server's surprise. The salad was piled high with hot, grilled chicken (see pic) and was absolutely delicious. Despite every table being full, it wasn't all that noisy. And the service was incredible: fast, efficient, and kind. I will definitely be back and am looking forward to trying their pizzas!

    Garden salad with grilled chicken and peppercorn dressing...$11.50

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    1 month ago

    I only went there once it was pretty good just had the pizza. It was good. The other food looked good too.

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    9 months ago

    Such a friendly place and pizza was sooo good! Will be back for sure! We did take out so can't speak to dining in.

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    Wonderful service and the salads and pizza are excellent! Servers are so kind and it's cozy and inviting. We will definitely be back!

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    I love the Fries and Pizza here! I would recommend coming here if you have to eat out at all!

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    3 years ago

    Stopped for a quick bite and we truly enjoyed our meal. Very clean, attentive, friendly and food was very good..

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    2 years ago

    Good food and good service. Never been disappointed!! Nothing crazy, but it gets the job done!! Very fair pricing too!!

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    Good food nice atmosphere very clean. I recommend the thin crust, pepperoni pizza, or the spaghetti and meatballs. Both are excellent.

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    Casual and clean. Friendly service. A bit slow. Food is delicious. Outside dining is nice.

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