“ The food and service in this place is just nostalgic. No better way to describe the wholesale service and quality of food that this place has. I love their onion rings for appetizer or the enormous bang shrimp and the fish dip... delicious... seriously. My go to. Their drinks are consistently great. I explored the passion fruit margarita and their blueberry and they were both perfect. Not too sweet just in case. Not enough for a headache. Their burger were huge.... So I opted for their steak salad (medium) and it was spot on. ”

“ Great food & atmosphere. Happy hour 11-7 daily. Great service. Bar seats, restaurant, & outdoor dining. ”

“ As soon as you walk inside, you feel like you're in a deep cavern with the high ceilings and dark wood. But your mind changes when you hear the LOUD sound of people talking over one another. Very, very loud with acoustics to match. Met a friend for a social lunch, to catch up. A/C blasting so you won't need to complain about warmth. Lots and lots of tables to accommodate practically any size party you go with. We were seated at the far end, by the windows. It was lunchtime and very, very busy. We got there at 12:30 and got a seat immediately. We were given menus and lunch special menu. We read over the menus for about 14 minutes waiting for the waitress to come get our order. My friend ordered the seared dolphin (mahi mahi for tourists) and I ordered the shrimp & crab Cobb salad. We ordered water for our beverage. My friend and I tried to have a conversation but we kept asking one another to repeat because we could not hear one another. We were no more than 30 inches apart. My friend tried to yell, but she was still muffled by the loud chattering of other diners. Our food came - my friend got the side Caesar salad which came out first. She kept saying it was the largest side salad she had ever had. My Cobb salad came out with I believe - a tablespoon of real crab meat right in the middle of the salad bowl. I didn't bother counting the shrimp, but I believe there may have been 4. They were perfectly cooked and plump. My salad was quite good, even though I thought there would be more crab meat.. Silly me. I ate all my salad, and my friend never touched her dolphin because the side salad completely filled her up. She ended up taking her lunch home. We sat for awhile, waiting for the waitress to bring out check - but it was on some kind of digital tablet that she held in her hands. If you're going to contemplate the tip - DON"T. She's standing there holding the digital check and watching everything you're doing.... So just mind your business, hit the tip button and pay! Got it? No thinking... you won't be able to. Ambience was LOUD. You cannot socialize inside. BUT - you can sit outside in the Spring weather, where it's much quieter and you can visit and chat all you want. I suspect dinner hour is the same. LOUD as hyll. I have no desire to even try... Food is good. Food is fresh. LARGE portions of salad - minus protein (minuscule), looking around it looks like you get a large side of french fries. Salad bowls are large. Service is attentive. There are bussers that come around and will fill your water glass, take away a dish, and everyone has a smile on their face. I would recommend this place for a meal - but forget socializing unless you want to SPEAK LOUDLY OR YELL at the person across the table. OR eat outside where it's quieter and comfortable. I'd really like to try their Grouper Reuben since that is my all time favorite Florida sandwich. ”

“ I absolutely love CJ Black's! I've been coming here for a long time now, and it has become one of my go to spots, especially on Friday nights. The live band is amazing and plays some of the best classic rock around. The staff here is incredible whether it's Mikey, Carly, Summer, or anyone really they're always friendly and welcoming. The service is consistently top notch, and you'll never leave disappointed. And the food? It's fantastic! Coming from a family based in Prince Edward Island (home to the best oysters in the world), I'm always on the hunt for great oysters. CJ Black's has some of the yummiest oysters I've had! Whether you're sitting at the bar for a drink or enjoying a meal at a table with friends or loved ones, CJ Black's delivers every time. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great atmosphere, amazing food, and excellent service. It's truly a gem! ”

“ C.J.'s is a place I definitely need to visit more! We come here yearly with my work to do our holiday Christmas happy hour. I love that they are able to host our group and the staff are very accommodating. I also love that their happy hour is throughout the week and goes until 7pm. They have such a good deal on the variety of alcoholic beverages they have and good options. I definitely will be coming back soon! The ambiance is really cozy and pretty too during the holidays with all their lights that's they put up and decorations. ”

“ I said that I was going to get a shot of Pappy Van Winkle for over a decade. Each year my birthday arrived, I chickened out because of the price tag. Well, this time, my daughter broke out her credit card and bought me a shot. Jen, the bartender made my night extra special by telling the patrons at the bar that I was getting a shot of Pappy for my birthday. It must have been a dream for others because they stopped by our table to ask if it was really worth it. It most certainly is. ”

“ Took my wife here for her Birthday. The service by the bartender was amazing. The hamburger was cooked exactly perfect. I have the oysters and they were fresh and taste. The restaurant is a is warm and casual. Certainly a must go place! ”

“ We were in the mood for some good BBQ ribs before going to a Pumpkin Patch farm/nursery to celebrate autumn and the beautiful Fall day outside yesterday. I checked Yelp and we decided on CJ Black's. Soon as we walked in, we knew we came to the right place because we could smell those good flavors cooking! I loved the country style decor with the wooden cabinets and shelving, country tables and booths, the hanging lantern lamps, the wooden flooring, and the industrial style open ceiling! I really felt like I was in for good Southern style cooking! We were really looking forward to our dinner! Our server was Michael, who was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. He confirmed their Ribs were awesome. We both ordered the same thing, ribs! Oh my goodness, they were the best I've tasted in a long time!! The BBQ sauce was amazing and there was plenty of it. The pork just melted off the bones! Each bite was accompanied by an "mmm" from both of us. The fries were crispy but soft in the middle, so good. Our meal was perfection. The Chef served us and was so much fun to chat with! Michael checked on us several times. Michael asked if we wanted dessert and mentioned how good their choc chip cookie was with vanilla Gelato, so we gave in to temptation and shared it. It was very good. We hadn't eaten since breakfast. We wouldn't need anything else after the ribs the rest of the night. We can't wait to return! Parking is outside the restaurant and is free. Handicap parking is right in front. ”