This place i love it because its close to the beach and the restaurants are the best in the area. Specially having the Long Island Sound as a view
City Island has many good restaurants with reasonable prices, most of which serve lobster. Many of them have good views of Long Island Sound. Good place to go for lunch, if you have a car.
Crossing the bridge just changes your whole perspective on life. There are 4 yacht clubs and a few marinas hence the nautical feel besides being the home where many America cup boat were built. A small museum restaurants antique shops. Just a lovely place to be or live.
When you've done the obvious things in NYC, a trip to City Island is a good way to spend half a day or so. The seafood is excellent and well priced - Johnny's Reef, Artie's Steak & Seafood, Tony's Pier Restaurant and Sammy's are all great options. Don't be deterred by the apparent distance - a 6 train to the end of the line at Pelham Bay Park followed by a (frequent) bus BX29 will get you there. What are you waiting for?
Many great restaurants, something for everyone and every budget. More than seafood. Nice shops to browse and pleasant stroll
Great places to eat and walk around with seafood choices representing the diversity of NY and the backdrop of the waterfront and boats
Nice attraction, good food but a bit pricey, Nice view of the water, but not too much else to do. It does get crowded, I always enjoy the slower times of the year....
City Island was once a nice place to visit. There's one main street, marinas, good people - a far cry from the type of people living in other sections of the Bronx. They are very particular who they let live there - ala Arthur Avenue section in the Bronx. Every restaurant there, I mean everyone, is way overpriced. The quality is down - prices sky high. I ate at Sammy's, Anna's Seafood and last year, Johnny's Reef (see my review). So not worth the price. Check out other reviews of City Island restaurants before making the trip.
I love city island. When I go I go to Sammys at the very end of the block. Nice place good food not so bad as for as price.
Just absolutely love the island. Great place to hang out with friends. Dinner is always good. The food is good. I love the scenery.