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TJ's Italian Cafe Restaurant ~ Indian Rocks Beach Locals say, TJ's Italian Cafe combines a tranquil environment and good food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. Whether your on vacation or looking for a vacation from the everyday life, come dine with us today! Italian ~ Seafood ~ Pasta ~ Pizza We deliver 7days a week.
PRICE RANGE
$13 - $26
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Dinner, Late Night
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Delivery, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Went to TJ's after a long day on the beach with the family! We were worn out and just ready to relax and eat ourselves into a coma and got to sleep. Got there a bit early but they sat us very quickly. Becky was...our server and she was very friendly and had our drinks out quick. Got a nice, ice-cold draft beer that hit the spot. We ended up getting apps and 2 large pizzas as that was what we were in the mood for. The PIZZA was perfection! The sauce and the crust were the highlights.... Probably hand made and fresh if I had to guess... The pepperoni was not run of the mill either. So, we ended up eating BOTH pizzas and didn't have any left over.. But mission accomplished. We ate so much that we ended up going to bed about 15 min after we got back from TJ's. Bellies FULL! Definately our go to place in IRB from now on when we want PIZZA, BEER and Wings. Their other dishes looked REALLY GOOD TO. Probably a good date night spot for the locals.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

This restaurant was in walking distance from our condo so we decided to try it. We were not disappointed. My husband decided on the fried calamari and I had the chicken parmigiana sandwich. Both meals were excellent. The sandwich was huge and served on an...ambrosia roll. The roll was fresh baked and the chicken was delicious. We brought home the other half of the sandwich. Our server was attentive and polite. We will definitely go back!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great outside atmosphere. Food takes some time during the busy season. Also ordered take out and it was not very good. Best straight out of the kitchen.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Nice outdoor dining. The service was very nice, quick. The food was good. Nice atmosphere, we will go back.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed February 10, 2023

Good food, good service in a restaurant with lots of seating in different areas, both indoor and out. We had the lasagna which was very very nice and the shrimp fettuccine was good too. Highly recommend. Only unusual was no liquor, just wine. A must...try for vacationer looking for good Italian offerings. Lots to choose from.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed January 8, 2023 via mobile

Went New Year’s Eve with friends got a couple pizzas. We got the Works and Sausage Mushrooms. Very good crust done just right crispy and delicious. Lots of cheese on top and good meat. Our server was nice helpful and came back several times. I...would recommendMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 8, 2023

We have been going to TJ's since 2014. In 2020 we moved from Indian Rocks to St. Petersburg. We searched 6 different restaurants for good pizza, but all came of short of TJ's. After the sixth try, I informed my husband that going forward, if...we want pizza, we are making a trip to TJ's, even though it is 45 minutes each way. We are now finally back in the Indian Rocks Beach area enjoying TJ's pizza. TJ's pizza is consistent and the dough is hand made on site. I grew up in New York eating left over pizza the next morning and TJ's is the only pizza that I can eat the next morning. We highly recommend TJ's for exceptional pizza!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 5, 2023

We have travelled to this area a couple of times from Atlanta. The first time me and an employee sat on the patio and it was amazing. This time, my husband and I went there and sat at the bar to watch the Championship football...games on 12/31. The food was just as amazing, the service was great, and the owner was super cool. I go to lots of italian restaurants and this is one of the best!! We sat there for awhile (through almost 2 football games) and got appetizers, drinks, meals, and desserts and the bill was very reasonable.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 30, 2022 via mobile

Ordered over $200 of take out food. Lady that took the order was VERY hateful (should have been a clue). Told the order would be ready in 20-25 minutes. Arrived for pickup 35 minutes later and was told to wait at the bar to pick...up our food. The order was in plain site ready to be picked up, but I was told told “move because I was in the way” and directed to stand between two bar tables that where occupied by clearly annoyed customers. After about 10 minutes she finally came over and took my card for the purchase. 30 minutes later, I am still waiting on my now cold food order ?? Finally got my food, but had to wait another 10 minutes to sign my receipt for the order. Absolute worst experience I have encountered on my trip to IRB ! Food was absolutely unacceptable, items left out, and of course already cold. Rudest, careless, most unacceptable food of our 2 week vacation. Never again !!!!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed December 1, 2022

Every time we go to Indian Shores it's the first place we go. They have awesome Tomato sauce and a good selection of food. My favorite is Veal Parmesan.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 26, 2022

After reading all of the favorable comments, we were expecting a wonderful dinner, however, that was not the case. When we placed our order, we were specific and asked the waiter to give us time to finish our salad before the entrees were delivered. Well,...we weren't even halfway through the salad when our entrees were dropped on the table. We told the waiter that we weren't ready for our entrees, and he said oh well, they were up, and he didn't want them to get cold. Well, guess what they got cold sitting on the table while we ate our salad. My husband ordered the Frutti DiMare, and I ordered the Spaghetti with Clams; both sauces were very thin and did not even stick to the pasta. P.S. Our Caesar salad was good with the exception of the rusty spots on some of the romaine.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 23, 2022

After several years visiting N Redington Beach we found this restaurant by mistake thinking it was another recommended place. Ate 3 times last year and 3 times again this year. Everything on the menu has been excellent, I always manage to take some home for...lunch and wish we had more time for another visit. Dinners, pizza and my favorite is the eggplant grinder.Prices are fair and portions generous. Staff are friendly and service good. Can't wait for next year's visit, We'll take Table 10!!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 17, 2022

This is one of the best Italian restaurants up and down the strip great place to eat Will eat here every time I come down

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 10, 2022

Ordered pizza for take out. Was prepared and ready to be picked up 20 minutes later. Unfortunately we threw most of it in the garbage as the crust was completely burned on the bottom. The crust was also tough and tasted like the cardboard box...in which it was placed. Was the first and last time we will try this restaurant!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 9, 2022 via mobile

We were looking for a place to grab lunch that was open. The staff were nice and accomodating with the 3 kids. The food was delicious and the portion sizes more than enough. Would reccomend this establishment.

Date of visit: September 2022
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TJ's Italian Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4